@LittleDragon: @Whitworthian: I had that exact thought on reading Whitworthian's James McAvoy suggestion, because finding Bilbo attractive is not something I have ever thought about, nor wanted...
On the other hand, James was a good Tumnus, and it was the only role he's had that I've never caught myself thinking 'wow, he sure is lovely to watch'...
How will they prevent rampantly unchecked 'fatty chamber' filling? No woman should suffer nightmarish scenarios of of boobs slowly and continuously ballooning into dimensions no boob should go. #neopec
I watched this entirely without the benefit of dialogue (being deaf)... so my views are all based off the visuals.
I wouldn't be surprised there are those who will try to pull the 'I'm offended' card, but I saw very little in those 5 mins (w/o sound) that would actually merit any outrage, IMO.
The girls are adorable. Tiana's mum is gorgeous- and I thought it was a positive portrayal that she was shown as an independent businesswoman rather than a live-in cook or cleaning lady (which I think could have proven a lot more iffy). Sure, they live in a different economic situation and location- but that is realistic for the time period in that area. What's not as realistic is the ostentation of Charlotte's home- very few places, even in the South would have been like that during the depression, even the old planter families. I wonder if it is not meant to be tongue in cheek poking at those stereotypes.
It's obvious to all that Charlotte is one spoilt 'princess'... When I saw them, I immediately identified more with Tiana, and I feel like most little girls would as well... Charlotte is an overdressed, baby doll-like character. Tiana is closer to a 'normal' girl, yet prettier. I can already see girls wanting to dress up as Tiana for Halloween- Charlotte- being a portrayal of a generic princess- not so much. Plus, you know what? They did not show Charlotte's mother in those minutes, whereas Tiana is shown with her father and mother in a loving family relationship, absent of substitutes like dresses and puppies and kitties. If there's something 'racist' about that bit, I am at a loss to see it.
wtf, sheep under a boardwalk? Poor things could be dead in months if there were no guards to prevent people throwing trash over the side. Goats may be a better choice.
As a former resident of the Boston metro area, I have to wonder who would be keeping these places cleaned up... it would be especially necessary for the livestock and the public waterfall (how many times have you been told to get out for floating loaves in waterpark pools?).
I love the algae reactor idea though!
And the Restaurant at the End of the Universe moves ever closer to reality...
Gorgeous, but at least inform us when the photos are 6 months old or more... according to the NSF site, at least a few if not all of these were taken back in June 2008.
What's your evidence for a shockwave?
Quite a few folks have posted on the Eruptions blog at scienceblogs who think the circular effect is from downdrafting, Von Karman vorticing, or both, rather than a 'shockwave'.
Am I the only one seeing gaping sandworm maws conveniently located over several crotches?
