I think Vol 1 is great, and wouldn't cut a thing. I think Vol 2 is great right up the point where Bill and the Bride have a 45 minute conversation that derails the entire enterprise.

This film is so great.

I like Gerwig, but can't bring myself to care about Magician's Nephew.

I first encountered them from their song "Silk" being used in the trailer to Trainspotting 2.

Pretty much, so when he's playing in Prisoners he's good, but when he's playing Spielberg's Dad he's just bizarre and awful.

In Tarantino's defence, Paul Dano is regularly not the greatest of actors. I think I've disliked his performances more than I have enjoyed them.