Post by huntergrayson on Nov 29, 2011 17:43:48 GMT -4
It's impossible for me to watch those scenes and not think it's some kind of AU-fic of exactly how we'd end up if he and I were together and not just a one-night stand.
The queenery doesn't bug me, for some reason. Yeah, it's a stereotype, but he makes it real. And so's the guy trolling for random hookups on the side because all gays are slutty. But just because it's a stereotype, doesn't make it not true to life. (Heck, it might not be a rubber man suit, but haven't we all had a partner where we indulged their kink even though it's not our thing?)
I dunno, since the part in his breakdown where he basically said: "do you think I WANT to do all this domestic Martha Stewart bullshit? No, I'm doing it because I'm trying everything to save us," I've actually found his character most affecting.
I think the idea that the house has poisoned all the relationships therein is definitely an interesting one and I'd actually like to see more of the "before" stuff -- was Constance's husband always a philanderer? Was Dr Albie Grant always so crazy? I think the main problem is that our "before" with the main family was shitty even before they moved into the house.
I disagree that none of the characters are likable -- and, heck, towards the end, 6FU was FILLED with characters I hated but was still a compelling show -- I think Britton is actually pretty likable, but I think that falls on her as an actress rather than how it's being written. Quinto, for sure. Constance has actually become MORE likable after Addie's death.
Ben and Violet being total assholes, though? Totally word.
Despite all its flaws, I think the show is more interesting and compelling than a lot of "quality" programs. It has some intriguing ideas that could be great if executing correctly (Moira's speech about men and women's differences and how "that's what men do" - and actually name-dropping "The Yellow Wallpaper" by name - heck, there's so much of a history of misogyny and objectification in horror films that if the show ends up subverting or critiquing it or flipping it on its head, it could be great).
The queenery doesn't bug me, for some reason. Yeah, it's a stereotype, but he makes it real. And so's the guy trolling for random hookups on the side because all gays are slutty. But just because it's a stereotype, doesn't make it not true to life. (Heck, it might not be a rubber man suit, but haven't we all had a partner where we indulged their kink even though it's not our thing?)
I dunno, since the part in his breakdown where he basically said: "do you think I WANT to do all this domestic Martha Stewart bullshit? No, I'm doing it because I'm trying everything to save us," I've actually found his character most affecting.
I think the idea that the house has poisoned all the relationships therein is definitely an interesting one and I'd actually like to see more of the "before" stuff -- was Constance's husband always a philanderer? Was Dr Albie Grant always so crazy? I think the main problem is that our "before" with the main family was shitty even before they moved into the house.
I disagree that none of the characters are likable -- and, heck, towards the end, 6FU was FILLED with characters I hated but was still a compelling show -- I think Britton is actually pretty likable, but I think that falls on her as an actress rather than how it's being written. Quinto, for sure. Constance has actually become MORE likable after Addie's death.
Ben and Violet being total assholes, though? Totally word.
Despite all its flaws, I think the show is more interesting and compelling than a lot of "quality" programs. It has some intriguing ideas that could be great if executing correctly (Moira's speech about men and women's differences and how "that's what men do" - and actually name-dropping "The Yellow Wallpaper" by name - heck, there's so much of a history of misogyny and objectification in horror films that if the show ends up subverting or critiquing it or flipping it on its head, it could be great).
