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Post by Webber3000 on Mar 15, 2015 21:17:40 GMT -5
I reeeeally hope you're right Blacky, I think we're all expecting greatness from Civil War, but I'd absolutely love a more character-based conflict. Thanks mr. excellent, I feel validated! That said, I agree with BackinBlack, one movie a month would be way overkill. Not only would it kill the buildup and hype towards the release of each film, but there are many people who only watch a couple movies every year, and I doubt they'd change their habits to keep track of the Marvel saga. If anything, I think that'd cost the MCU part of its audience.
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Post by BackinBlack on Mar 15, 2015 22:44:04 GMT -5
On another topic, it appears that between separate female and male focused films, Sony wants to make a cinematic universe out of Ghostbusters. You know, cause their universe plans for Spider-Man went so well for them.
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Post by mr. excellent on Mar 17, 2015 12:48:42 GMT -5
Agreed on both accounts. With regard to Leterrier, I'm on board with what you all are saying. I just thought it was interesting that Marvel spent so much time trying to convince fans that each film would stand on its own, when they've sort of embraced this serialized, long form version of story telling. Meanwhile, Leterrier is out of the picture, sort of infamously, and he had similar thoughts on the direction the MCU should go years back. Just the serialized aspect I mean.
On a totally separate topic, anyone seen The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt? It's the latest show by Tina Fey. I'd make a thread about it, but I don't know how much love it would get. My wife and I loved it, saw the entire 1st season in one sitting.
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Post by Webber3000 on Mar 20, 2015 18:30:10 GMT -5
Haven't seen it, but I like the idea of testing the waters here before creating a thread... I feel I've created many topics in the past couple years and let's just say most of them didn't get... Much attention.
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Post by mr. excellent on Mar 27, 2015 1:36:30 GMT -5
Anyone know the story behind Spider-man Unlimited? I'm watching it on Hulu right now. I think it came out in the late 90's. It feels like it's trying to be futuristic, but ripping on an 80's version of the future amongst other things. It's so bad it's good, but I'm honestly into it right now. Especially the inexplicable choices for the accents of certain characters (i.e. alternate earth green goblin). The Spider suit looks like a different take on Spider-man 2099, and a lot of the tech stuff looks similar to what you'd see in the 90s X-Men cartoon. Like I said, it's bad, but I'm feeling it.
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Post by mr. excellent on Mar 31, 2015 0:56:01 GMT -5
Thinking back to SDCC 2014 and the Hall H experience, I remember leaving amped up for Jupiter Ascending and Mad Max. Of Jupiter Ascending, I thought the story looked better than what the trailers indicated, and that the action would influence the action genre similar to the way the Wachowski's Matrix series did. In retrospect, I can laugh at how incredibly wrong I was on both accounts. Mad Max is coming down the pipe though, and it seems that this one has some positive buzz behind it. Anyone interested in seeing this? I haven't seen any of the originals, but it's cool that the guy who directed the first ones is doing his thing again. The trailers definitely make the movie look like a unique experience. What do you all think?
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Post by Webber3000 on Apr 11, 2015 18:51:16 GMT -5
I remember you almost convinced me to go check out Jupiter Ascending last year, but it just looked too awful!
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Post by mr. excellent on Apr 11, 2015 19:30:02 GMT -5
Two finger snaps and a twist for my credibility! Ha. You seen any of Marvel's Daredevil yet? I'm so amped up on that right now, each of the 4 episodes I've seen thus far is really good. Love me some good fight choreography.
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Post by Webber3000 on Apr 11, 2015 20:43:06 GMT -5
I can't trust you anymore, Excellent! Your recommendations mean nothing to me! Haha, I'll definitely check it out after I'm done my finals. I'll need to stock up on good films and shows to check out when I'll be in Vancouver this summer, so suggestions are welcome.
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Post by mr. excellent on Apr 11, 2015 21:27:52 GMT -5
Sweet Jesus, I've lost my legitimacy. Best go back to being a pretentious 22 year old like in my college years! After a couple months of that, we might be back in business. Yeah... You know Webbs, I tell ya, if this was the Race to the 6,679 Post game I'd have my first ever win!
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Post by BackinBlack on Apr 11, 2015 22:17:47 GMT -5
But it's not. So keep dreaming.
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Post by mr. excellent on Apr 12, 2015 4:32:35 GMT -5
I'm freaking out about Daredevil. Six episodes in and it keeps getting better and better. The level of drama outclasses everything Marvel has ever done before, and it's not just by a little. It really is like watching a 13 hour long R rated movie with no holds barred. I'm having trouble finding something to compare it to. I honestly think Vincent Onfario could win an award for his turn as Wilson Fisk/Kingpin. It's like he's on the verge of killing someone and crying all at the same time, all the time. The moral greys, the lines being blurred. All is being delivered in spades.
Oh man. Have I said too much?
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Post by Webber3000 on Apr 12, 2015 20:19:11 GMT -5
Man, I'm hearing such awesome things about it, mostly from credible sources - as opposed to unreliable ones such as yourself, Excellent - too! Can't wait to see it! But it's not. So keep dreaming.
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Post by BackinBlack on Apr 12, 2015 20:37:30 GMT -5
I haven't started it yet. Don't have Netflix, but going to sign up for a free month and watch it at my own leisure during that period.
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Post by mr. excellent on Apr 12, 2015 21:03:41 GMT -5
Sounds like your tempting a swift and righteous thumbs down Webber. I'd watch if I were you, I just thumbs down'd my own comment in "The Poster Below Me" thread.
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