American Gods
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How could someone suffering so much grief in his life write something with so much grace?
When even art can be recreated by technology, what remains to keep us human?
But, as Mr. World points out, even money aint what it used to be.
Like art, something once deemed inalterable has been forever transformed.
This is a chapter that features some of the flattest writing and dullest visuals of the series to date.
A scene in which Anansi monologues at Bilquis and Ibis is particularly frustrating.
Remember the passion and fury of Anansis first appearance on the slave ship in season one?
Did we forget that Shadow Moon has sex with a cat lady?
Its a really weird scene.
Was Technical Boy the payment?
Their second encounter leads to a conversation about how Jesus was a rebel and a troublemaker.
He refused to be controlled and now look at the power he wields and the worship he commands.
Theres still time for it to become that once again.
But the resurrection better come soon.
Lets do more of that.
Speaking of Glover, his appearance this week reminded me a great deal of Agent Smith fromThe Matrix.
Someone should GIF up Technical Boys totally weird pronunciation of ignorant through gritted teeth.
I rewound it a few times and its truly bizarre.
Maybe Glover suggested it.
Music cues this week included We Care a Lot by Faith No More, Why Go?
by Pearl Jam, and Money by Buddy Guy.
And, of course, some Bach, including his Chaconne.
