Things We Saw Today: Deleted Thanos/Gamora Scene Gives More Insight to Their Relationship

A deleted scene from Avengers: Infinity War shows a flashback created by Thanos, using the reality stone to emotionally manipulate Gamora into thinking that his abusive treatment of her is love. We see a younger version of Gamora, as one of Thanos’ enforcers, delivering the severed head of a king who tried to defy Thanos. In classic gaslighting fashion, Thanos tells Gamora that she seemed happy then and also reveals that he “let her” leave and never made her do anything she didn’t want to do. It then follows a familiar thread of Thanos revealing that he knows Gamora lied about not finding the soul stone.

We know from the Russo brothers that there were things that were cut from the film that would give us more insight to the relationship between Gamora and Thanos. While this scene is interesting, it just further establishes things we already know. I’m hoping that if we do get more Thanos/Gamora scenes, they’ll do justice to Gamora’s character instead of putting more sad-daddy vibes onto Thanos.

• Apparently, the CDC needs to teach people that it is not correct to wash or reuse condoms. In different studies, 1.4% and 3.3% of people admitted to having re-used the same condom during an intercourse session. (via Forbes)
• In “I’m shocked it took this long” news, Doctor Who/Sherlock showrunner Steven Moffat is going to adapt The Time Traveller’s Wife into a mini-series for television. Considering it was the inspiration for River Song, it was only a matter of time before he grabbed his. (via The Wrap)
• Topher Grace apparently made a 2-hour cut of The Hobbit trilogy, which is probably the most Eric Forman thing he could have done. (via i09)
• Under the guidance of the Queen B, Vogue will have its first black cover shoot photographer in 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell. (via HuffPo)
• *GASP* Hollywood still has a diversity problem? I thought Black Panther fixed it? (via Variety)
• These slightly wrong nerd shirts are the best gag gift for that person in your friend group who loves to say, “Well actually.” (via i09)
• This awesome video by this awesome YouTuber talks about ableism in film and film casting.

Oh, what was that? Is it only Tuesday? *melts into sofa*

(image: Marvel)

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