Anonymous
Post 10/18/2023 12:14     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:I know nothing about the storyline; all I know is I am very lukewarm on Brie Larson. I want to like her, but I don't! She seems so stiff and fake.



I haven't liked her in anything since Room, but I do like her in this.
Anonymous
Post 10/18/2023 12:10     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I know nothing about the storyline; all I know is I am very lukewarm on Brie Larson. I want to like her, but I don't! She seems so stiff and fake.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2023 21:15     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I did not read the book, but just watched the first episode. While it’s true sexism was rampant (and to a lesser extent still is), I wanted to note that my mom was a chemist in the late 1950s when she was in her 20s. She may have faced discrimination, but she also had her name on journal articles. In fact, it was at that job that she met my dad. I just wish she was still here to discuss the show with me.

curious how she died.


That's really insensitive. Did you mean to write "I'm sorry for your loss"?

It would be interesting to hear perspectives from pp's mom and people around at the time. There weren't many female phds in chemistry back then, and rare to keep working once having children.

I thought the scenarios in the book were quite plausible and sadly what I've heard from mentors in science and engineering from even more recent experiences.


Different poster but honestly that was my first thought. Madame Curie died of luekemia from all the radiation exposure. I don't think they had all the safety requirements in the 50's and 60's for chemists. And I am sorry for your loss poster who had the chemist mom, she seems like she was a really interesting mom.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2023 17:47     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The miss Hastings pageant? That wasn’t in the book. I did really enjoy the first episode. Expertly cast, especially Pullman.


I disagree. Way too hot and normal to play Calvin.


I really despise that pageant but I kinda understand why they used it as shorthand for the blatant sexism instead of being more understated, but it wasn't in the book, and I just, I dunno, thought it a bit trite.
Anonymous
Post 10/17/2023 07:57     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:The miss Hastings pageant? That wasn’t in the book. I did really enjoy the first episode. Expertly cast, especially Pullman.


I disagree. Way too hot and normal to play Calvin.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 21:25     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I did not read the book, but just watched the first episode. While it’s true sexism was rampant (and to a lesser extent still is), I wanted to note that my mom was a chemist in the late 1950s when she was in her 20s. She may have faced discrimination, but she also had her name on journal articles. In fact, it was at that job that she met my dad. I just wish she was still here to discuss the show with me.

curious how she died.


That's really insensitive. Did you mean to write "I'm sorry for your loss"?

It would be interesting to hear perspectives from pp's mom and people around at the time. There weren't many female phds in chemistry back then, and rare to keep working once having children.

I thought the scenarios in the book were quite plausible and sadly what I've heard from mentors in science and engineering from even more recent experiences.
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 19:55     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I like the show!
Anonymous
Post 10/15/2023 19:21     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I felt the need to read the book first, but I'm a little sorry I bothered. I like the series better!
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 20:58     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:I did not read the book, but just watched the first episode. While it’s true sexism was rampant (and to a lesser extent still is), I wanted to note that my mom was a chemist in the late 1950s when she was in her 20s. She may have faced discrimination, but she also had her name on journal articles. In fact, it was at that job that she met my dad. I just wish she was still here to discuss the show with me.

curious how she died.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2023 18:10     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I did not read the book, but just watched the first episode. While it’s true sexism was rampant (and to a lesser extent still is), I wanted to note that my mom was a chemist in the late 1950s when she was in her 20s. She may have faced discrimination, but she also had her name on journal articles. In fact, it was at that job that she met my dad. I just wish she was still here to discuss the show with me.
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2023 23:23     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I read the book and really enjoyed the first episode. I agree that it’s expertly cast.
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2023 22:22     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
Anonymous wrote:I enjoyed the book! I don't have Apple TV. Do they still have the dog? Important character!

Yep 6:30 is in it ❤️
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2023 21:08     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I enjoyed the book! I don't have Apple TV. Do they still have the dog? Important character!
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2023 20:49     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
The miss Hastings pageant? That wasn’t in the book. I did really enjoy the first episode. Expertly cast, especially Pullman.
Anonymous
Post 10/13/2023 14:53     Subject: Lessons in Chemistry TV show (Apple TV)
I am almost done with the book, but the Apple show premiered today. Anyone catch it? How is Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott? She seems like a good fit.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/lessons_in_chemistry/s01