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Ugh: Gina Carano Settles With the Disney Groomer Corporation
Update: Carano Posts Brief Statement
Elon Musk backed Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney for firing her because they didn't like her "politics" -- her "politics" being only that she did not bow to the Pedro-Pascal-fueled trans mob demanding she post her pronouns as if she were a tranny, and did not like the left's constant demands to hate thy neighbor -- and for defaming her, claiming that her post about the Nazis' early propaganda efforts to make people turn on an "internal enemy." Disney falsey claimed this "demeaned" people's "religion."
That's just a straight-up lie. She analogized the modern left to the Nazis. They didn't want to dispute that -- it's hard to dispute -- so they just created a defamation out of nothing and claimed she was fired for trafficking in antisemitic slurs. All because they didn't want to admit the real reasons for firing her -- 1, she was known to lean Republican, and 2, because the trannies and troons demanded her head and Disney did not want to admit that the precious transgenders were behind it all, or that Disney is now simply a transgender corporation. I had thought, wrongly, that this suit would expose Disney's corrupt behavior because Musk was funding it for political/ideological reasons. I didn't think Carano would just settle and bury the matter. But that's what's happened.Lucasfilm and the Walt Disney Company have reached a mutual agreement in their legal dispute with Gina Carano following her firing from "The Mandalorian." A Lucasfilm spokesperson said in a statement provided to Variety, "The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Gina Carano to resolve the issues in her pending lawsuit against the companies. Ms. Carano was always well respected by her directors, co-stars, and staff, and she worked hard to perfect her craft while treating her colleagues with kindness and respect. With this lawsuit concluded, we look forward to identifying opportunities to work together with Ms. Carano in the near future."Sure.
Carano was fired from "The Mandalorian" in 2021 after sharing several controversial social media posts, including one that compared being a Republican to being Jewish during the Holocaust.Actually Jews were never mentioned, and, not to be pedantic, but Jews weren't the only Internal Enemies the Nazis demonized.
She was also dropped as a client by UTA at the time. In 2024, Carano filed suit in California federal court alleging wrongful termination and discrimination, as well as a demand that the court should force Lucasfilm to recast her and pay at least $75,000 in punitive damages. Disney's lawyers filed a motion in April 2024 to throw out the lawsuit, arguing that it had a First Amendment right to fire the actor, stating it has "a constitutional right not to associate its artistic expression with Carano's speech." Carano fired back in a post on X, writing, "Disney has confirmed what has been known all along, they will fire you if you say anything they disagree with, even if they have to MISREPRESENT, MALIGN, and MISCHARACTERIZE you to do it. They are now on record letting everyone who works for them know that Disney will take any chance they get to control what you say, what you think or they will attempt to destroy your career. Glad we cleared that up. The First Amendment does not allow Disney to wantonly DISCRIMINATE, which is what they have done in my case and frankly have now admitted they did. If you ever wanted to know what today's 'Disney values' are, they just told you."Carano hasn't discussed the settlement yet but she did obliquely reference it by tweeting "and the truth will set you free." Um, what truth? I don't see Disney disclosing anything or admitting anything. All they did was say that you were "well-respected." They did not even retract their previous slander of apologize for it. In cases like this, there's the matter of individual justice for the plaintiff and a farther-reaching justice that affects people beyond the named plaintiffs. And yes, of course, I want Carano to get paid off. I want justice for her. But I sure didn't want that justice for Gina to come with absolutely nothing else. So for all of this, all that happens is what people expected would happen before Elon Musk underwrote the lawsuit: Disney pays Gina Carano to go away and go quietly, and that's it. Everything else is covered up. I guess it proves that when the vicious communist left cancels you thoroughly and makes it impossible for you to work or earn any money in your profession, you'll eventually break and take their meager payoff. Everyone should continue boycotting Disney until they come clean about the evil they do. Many people are holding Disney to account through the boycott. The movie opened a bit weak and then suffered a big 67% drop in its second weekend. It now looks like it will struggle to beat the box office of the flopbuster Blacktain Ameriblack: So Close to Pride Month starring TGS funnyman Tracey Jordan. Their stupid Fantastic Four movie is admitted to be a flop, even by their most intense "journalist" shill advocates, and in fact is making less money that the flop that killed Fox's X-Man franchise.
The 20th Century Fox era of X-Men movies got an emotional send-off last year at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine. But fans will remember that, in 2019, the franchise was curb-stomped into oblivion by Dark Phoenix, the fourth installment of the reboot series that began with X-Men: First Class. The movie tanked commercially and with the critics, and is said to have lost the studio hundreds of millions of dollars just before Fox and its assets were sold to Disney. The X-Men will soon be introduced afresh in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise in history, just like the recently released The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie delivered a decent opening weekend haul but witnessed an unexpectedly hefty drop in its sophomore frame. To make matters worse, The Fantastic Four is underperforming in overseas markets, where it still trails Dark Phoenix.Both movies were remakes of a story just told a handful of years earlier. The X-Men already did the Dark Phoenix story, in a rushed way, in X-Men III Last Stand, and we've already seen the Fantastic Four square up against Galactus in the second Tim Story FF movie. (Around 2008, I think.) The only selling point to these way-too-early remakes was that they were considered to have been botched previously and so the new versions would be more "comics accurate." (That's why they gender-swapped Silver Surfer, doncha know.) Supposedly -- allegedly -- the Fantastic Four is supposed to be okay. Some say it's mid or meh, but that's an improvement over the most recent fare. Some are pointing out that if a bad movie fails, that's okay, because it was a bad movie. But if a supposedly "good" movie fails, that indicates that the public just isn't interested in what you're selling any longer, even if your "meh" movie looks like a relative success. Update: Carano's letter plugs Star Wars. I guess they might actually give her a small role.
Directed by Simon Kinberg, the longtime Fox hand who had worked on several of these films previously, Dark Phoenix grossed around $250 million worldwide on a reported budget of $200 million. It's sitting at a terrible 22% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics' consensus reads, "Dark Phoenix ends an era of the X-Men franchise by taking a second stab at adapting a classic comics arc -- with deeply disappointing results.
Gina Carano 🕯
@ginacarano I have come to an agreement with Disney/Lucasfilm @disney @Lucasfilm which I believe is the best outcome for all parties involved. I hope this brings some healing to the force. I want to extend my deepest most heartfelt gratitude to Elon Musk, @elonmusk
a man I've never met, who did this Good Samaritan deed for me in funding my lawsuit. Thank you Mr. Musk and @X for backing my case and asking for nothing in return. To my lawyers at @GSchaerr Schaerr|Jaffe who walked me through this unknown territory, thank you for your wisdom and guidance. I am humbled and grateful to God for His love and grace in this outcome. I'd like to thank you all for your unrelenting support throughout my life and career, you've been the heartbeat that has kept my story alive. I hope to make you proud. I am excited to flip the page and move onto the next chapter. My desires remain in the arts, which is where I hope you will join me. ♥️ Yes, I'm smiling. From my heart to yours,
Gina 1h
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)Posted by: Skip at August 07, 2025 05:43 PM (+qU29)
Posted by: Thanatopsis at August 07, 2025 05:43 PM (GYt5+)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 07, 2025 05:45 PM (0N4FZ)
Unlike that lizzo thing.
Posted by: mot at August 07, 2025 05:45 PM (fIPNY)
Haahaha
Posted by: Skip at August 07, 2025 05:45 PM (+qU29)
Posted by: the lower depths at August 07, 2025 05:46 PM (+b4rY)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:46 PM (tjClK)
Make an okay movie, one which might keep the lights on, no one goes to see it, because of the 10 dumpster fires which preceded.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 05:46 PM (tT6L1)
I didn't think Disney had the power to make that lawsuit gay and lame, yet here we are.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:46 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: the lower depths at August 07, 2025 05:46 PM (+b4rY)
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I think Gina comes from a wealthy family.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 05:47 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Little Larry Sellers at August 07, 2025 05:47 PM (th/4a)
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Um, what movie? I don't read so good.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 07, 2025 05:47 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 07, 2025 05:45 PM (0N4FZ)
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Unless she got a lunatic, biased judge, which we know are about half of the judiciary at this point.
Good for her. I was in a similar position - wanted to bust somebody, make them feel the lash, but at the 11th hour, they offered a settlement.
My lawyer was like "We could do some extra damage, but they are offering what you asked for."
It's the smart play.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:47 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:48 PM (Xhg9g)
Nerdrotic made a good video about Fantastic Four flopping.
Posted by: the lower depths at August 07, 2025 05:48 PM (+b4rY)
Posted by: Mark1971 at August 07, 2025 05:49 PM (CNl8/)
yup
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:49 PM (KRtlO)
Which Z-A-Z movies are still re-watchable today?
Top Secret?
Hot Shots?
Hot Shots Part Deaux?
Naked Gun?
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:49 PM (Xhg9g)
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Why was I thinking that Musk would fund the lawsuit as long as she didn't settle? Besides the fact I have a Biden-esque memory.
Posted by: Turn 2 at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (CyFyf)
Posted by: Dr. Rumack at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (tT6L1)
Top Secret?
Hot Shots?
Hot Shots Part Deaux?
Naked Gun?
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:49 PM (Xhg9g)
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Airplane.
Top Secret holds up.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (ZOv7s)
Judges encourage it, because most of them are lazy.
Posted by: Bulg at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (S/Y4j)
*Department of Elon Fiscal Efficiency
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (tjClK)
1. Sus (say the whole damn word, idiot)
2. Deepfake (there is a space between two separate words, idiot)
3. hangry (hungry and angry...stop being lazy, idiot)
4. cringe (this is a verb, it is not an adjective, idiot)
5. Rizz (not sure what to make of this sound a toddler makes when they see a bee, but haven't mastered buzz)
6. salty (my fries are salty, your language is inappropriate)
7. Delulu (this is not a substitute for delusional. It is a clown's name)
8. GOAT (if you ever owned goats, you wouldn't want the title)
9. Skibidi (if you use this word, you are an idiot, nuff said)
10.hype (anyone notice a pattern? The yutes seem to think that nouns and verbs can automatically become adjectives...because they are idiots)
GET OFF MY GRASS!!!
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (dIske)
Hot Shots?
Hot Shots Part Deaux?
Naked Gun?
i think they're all good. I really want to re-watch the Naked Gun movies.
I think that some of them were also involved in doing the movie "Brain Donors," which attempted to revive Three Stooges style slapstick. I remember that being a pretty good watch.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (xcxpd)
Everyone had the weirdly exact opinion about the movies.
Everyone liked Superman better and thought the movie was much more "fun" than the FF.
Aaaaand, they would probably watch Superman again when it streamed but not bother with the FF movie.
Not that anyone hated the FF movie, it was good in the same way a Big Mac is good. Adequate to task at hand but no more than that.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (iJfKG)
Or maybe Gina got some guaranteed part in some future movie, at some fixed rate ... who knows? Still, no Great Discovery as were the Expectations.
Posted by: illiniwek at August 07, 2025 05:52 PM (vbXSk)
I said that, though I didn't say it as a fact, but as what I figured the deal was.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:52 PM (KRtlO)
Judges encourage it, because most of them are lazy.
Posted by: Bulg at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (77rzZ)
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An attorney friend of mine explained to me that lawsuits happen when facts are in dispute. The law is clear, but not the circumstances of the case.
Once the facts are no longer in dispute, the case is done, and now you move to find a settlement.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:52 PM (ZOv7s)
But if a supposedly "good" movie fails, that indicates that the public just isn't interested in what you're selling any longer, even if your "meh" movie looks like a relative success.
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Disney have reached the point where it is automatically assumed that anything they make is a dud. They please nobody, absolutely nobody.
Posted by: Decaf at August 07, 2025 05:53 PM (unUNN)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:53 PM (tjClK)
In CA, if a defendant makes a settlement offer and the plaintiff declines it, if the eventual judgement amount is less than the declined offer, the plaintiff has to pay the defendant's legal bills incurred after the date the settlement was declined.
Posted by: Chuck C at August 07, 2025 05:53 PM (D0HYP)
Just like with the Government shit where they feel immune, and continue to do illegal acts... until they are PUBLICALLY punished, it means nothing.
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (xcxpd)
*fistbump*
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (tjClK)
Judges encourage it, because most of them are lazy.
Posted by: Bulg at August 07, 2025 05:50 PM (77rzZ)
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If a settlement could be reached, no case would have to be filed. This is the ideal.
If a case is filed, and then a settlement is reached, this is a good thing. Who wants to pour money into a trial that only benefits the lawyers?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (ZOv7s)
"Weapons" looks to be pretty good and is getting great reviews.
It has a very good hook.
I hope to see it this weekend.
Here's the trailer if you haven't seen it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpThntO9ixc
Posted by: naturalfake at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:53 PM (tjClK)
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Yet, Jason Statham flicks tend to be watchable. Much like anything with Tom Cruise in it.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (xcxpd)
*fistbump*
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (tjClK)
You're a wise man, Sponge. I don't care what Doof says about ya
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (xcxpd)
It's all tiresome dreck. But every time, there's some YouTuber to tell the audience that this amazing dreck is less tiresome than Latinxmo vs. Whiteman.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (Frm63)
yes, I've heard buzz about that since the beginning of the year.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (zZu0s)
I liked how The Drinkler put it re: pedo pascal: "Like, can we all just accept this guy isn't really gonna happen?"
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (mP0Kj)
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You don't think losing money is a deterrent?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (ZOv7s)
That won't be good enough. I'm thinking Seppuku would be required.
Posted by: Chuck C at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (D0HYP)
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With the growing specter of artificial intelligence looming larger by the day into the lives of skin-bag carbon-based, soul-privileged humans, we are becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the concept of sharing our existence with automatons. And in response to this incursion, intolerance is rearing up, and more examples of exclusionary activity are being seen as an undercurrent of segregation is welling.
One indication of this respiratory supremacy is found in the language. I am here to warn you readers that you should never use the term “Clankers” towards any automated entity.
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Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 05:56 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (xcxpd)
I don't either, really.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 05:56 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: Accomack at August 07, 2025 05:56 PM (+sNap)
I like Airplane II, too.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:56 PM (Xhg9g)
Wait, wait. Slow down, I'm takin' notes here.
Posted by: Screenwriter Guy at August 07, 2025 05:57 PM (/y8xj)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:57 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 07, 2025 05:58 PM (g8Ew8)
Wait, wait. Slow down, I'm takin' notes here.
Posted by: Screenwriter Guy at August 07, 2025 05:57 PM (/y8xj)
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Consultant: "We're seeing more money riding on the dildos than the actual games. It's a surefire hit!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:58 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Chuck C
Not exactly. CCP sec. 998 shifts "costs" which may or may not include attorney's fees if there is a contract, statute, or legal provision that provides them to the prevailing party. But expert fees, trial props, attorney housing for out-of-area lawyers, etc., add up.
Posted by: Dark Litigator at August 07, 2025 05:58 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: garrett at August 07, 2025 05:58 PM (L2IqH)
Gutfeld is going to be on "The Tonight Shiw" tonight!
Sweet, I'm going to set the dvr.
Posted by: Posted by: Stateless - VERY GRATEFUL, BLESSED, LOVED AND HAPPY! -- - New Life Creation - 17.6% at August 07, 2025 05:58 PM (jvJvP)
related: What about Hulu?
Disney decided to shut down Hulu, which people like, and roll it into (i.e., force people to watch) Disney+.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:58 PM (Xhg9g)
All I see is that doughy faced charisma void with the p*rnstache and a female silver surfer. No thank you. I let my wife talk me into Black Widow because i liked her character from the earlier movies and it was sh*t. Not falling for that again.
I was more attached to Star Wars and that franchise is dead; wishing they would hurry up and finish this one off.
Posted by: Nelly at August 07, 2025 05:59 PM (cHLus)
I turned it off after the Harker character (here, "Hutter" or something) meets Orloch (Dracula).
Orloch appears, immediately, to be Satan. There is no veneer. There is no attempt to affect a gentle appearance. He doesn't appear like Gary Oldman in the 90s Dracula, a frail old man, weird but harmless.
No, this Dracula is just Satan, and not Satan hiding his true nature. This is Satan just being Satan with no pretense.
I'm not saying that's a mistake. The movie goes for an overthetop, melodramatic, everything-is-elevated-to-the-tenth degree vibe.
But seriously it's kind of hard to watch this guy try to do a land deal with someone who is obviously Satan and will kill you.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:59 PM (KRtlO)
1. Sus (say the whole damn word, idiot)
2. Deepfake (there is a space between two separate words, idiot)
3. hangry (hungry and angry...stop being lazy, idiot)
4. cringe (this is a verb, it is not an adjective, idiot)
5. Rizz (not sure what to make of this sound a toddler makes when they see a bee, but haven't mastered buzz)
6. salty (my fries are salty, your language is inappropriate)
7. Delulu (this is not a substitute for delusional. It is a clown's name)
8. GOAT (if you ever owned goats, you wouldn't want the title)
9. Skibidi (if you use this word, you are an idiot, nuff said)
10.hype (anyone notice a pattern? The yutes seem to think that nouns and verbs can automatically become adjectives...because they are idiots)
GET OFF MY GRASS!!!
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (dIske)
Cool, Bro
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 07, 2025 05:59 PM (NtVYv)
For a sci-fi movie about distance, they are terrible about it.
1) It starts with the ship being damaged as it passes through an asteroid field. Dumb. IRL, you'd never know you were in an asteroid field; they're 10 of thousands to hundreds of thousand miles apart. Star Wars was stupid drama and they just wanted a space "car chase" scene.
2) they give some stupid number that's supposed to sound really big as to how far they are from Earth. Something like 2.3 trillion km. Except ... that's barely a lightyear away.
3) But then, they're like, we can send a rescue signal to Earth that will get there in 6 months. You mean, half a light year?
4) toward the end, he's told he's 0.05 km away from his destination. That's less than 100 yards. But, it's shown him turning around and he's unable to see it.
Space is really, really fucking big and the human mind cannot conceive it.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (gBFby)
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (Xhg9g)
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I've liked him in a bunch of stuff.
Kingman, the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
I really took notice of him first in Game of Thrones, where he stood out.
He'll do okay.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (KRtlO)
Top Secret?
Hot Shots?
Hot Shots Part Deaux?
Naked Gun?
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 05:49 PM (Xhg9g)
Top Secret for sure.
Naked Gun 1 is a classic (the 2025 sequel is good enough, reviewed it over on TJM's blog)
Hot Shots 1 is good
Airplane 1 of course
Airplane 2 has its pleasures
As does Naked Gun 2
Police Squad is still great
Kentucky Fried Movie has some killer skits
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (xcxpd)
They are dying anyway. There is a rapidly diminishing audience for the 23rd reboot of a cartoon and that's all they seem to know how to do anymore. When I was a kid Disney was magic because they did great entertainment for kids. Now its just a woke garbage factory. Their demise is inevitable.
Posted by: JackStraw at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (viF8m)
Everyone liked Superman better and thought the movie was much more "fun" than the FF.
Aaaaand, they would probably watch Superman again when it streamed but not bother with the FF movie.
Not that anyone hated the FF movie, it was good in the same way a Big Mac is good. Adequate to task at hand but no more than that.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (iJfKG)
Ever since they've been around, FF has been the Kaboom of Movie Heroes. Superman has been Wheaties. Superman is for Winners, FF is for the sad and lonely kids who aren't cool enough to get good superheroes.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (uWKK8)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (xcxpd)
Also: the NFL now has a 10% equity stake in ESPN
Also, the WWE signed a contract with ESPN.
But, also, none of that will save ESPN.
Boob Iger is a terrible CEO and he is killing off what's left of the Disney brand.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (Xhg9g)
One of the attorneys I worked for told me that the last sentence a litigation attorney wants to hear from a client is, “Money is no object.”
Posted by: Bulg at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (77rzZ)
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But "cankles" is ok?
Posted by: Hillary! at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: the lower depths at August 07, 2025 05:46 PM (+b4rY)
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I think Gina comes from a wealthy family.
Her dad was 3rd string for the Dallas Cowboys in the 70's. Did he pick up some money with another career?
Posted by: Nelly at August 07, 2025 06:02 PM (cHLus)
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Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 05:51 PM (dIske)
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Cha-riz-ma.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:02 PM (krQz2)
Are "conservatives" really just going to complain and not support things that we claim to want?
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 06:02 PM (D7MKZ)
Whatever UwU
Posted by: Accomack at August 07, 2025 06:02 PM (+sNap)
Posted by: Mark1971 at August 07, 2025 05:49 PM (CNl8/)
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He will never be a superhero, nobody would buy it and he is not good looking enough like Vincent Price to be a villain.
Posted by: Decaf at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (unUNN)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Nelly at August 07, 2025 06:02 PM (cHLus)
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I thought the story was she was from a wealthy family which owned a casino or three.
Or, I could be imagining things. Probably imagining things.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (tT6L1)
One of the attorneys I worked for told me that the last sentence a litigation attorney wants to hear from a client is, “Money is no object.”
Posted by: Bulg at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (77rzZ)
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The day before the depositions they made the offer. It was everything I wanted. Yeah, I'd have loved to make people sweat, but that wasn't the point.
Carano suffered economic hardship. Disney is making her whole.
That's all there is to it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 05:47 PM (tT6L1)
Her father, Glenn Carano, is an executive in the casino business. He was a backup quarterback with the Cowboys during thre Staubach and White years.
Posted by: Mark1971 at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (CNl8/)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:57 PM (ZOv7s)
Yeah, Disney's politics are almost beside the point. I hate what Disney has on offer. Maybe I hate what they have on offer in part because of the dumb, offensive politics of Disney. But I really don't need any more Star Wars, for example, ever no matter what. It has sucked for too long to be redeemed.
And while I wish Gina Carino no ill, I also don't care about her much either. No appeal there at all.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (CzMNg)
Had to look it up to see if I was "dis-remembering".
"Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color was the iteration of the Walt Disney anthology series that ran on NBC from 1961 to 1969"
Back then "we" thought Disney was pure children's entertainment. All the witchcraft stuff was kinda weird, but now kinda seems they were "commies plotting against the American family" from the get go.
Posted by: illiniwek at August 07, 2025 06:04 PM (vbXSk)
Top Secret?
Hot Shots?
Hot Shots Part Deaux?
Naked Gun?
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Ruthless People is one of their best.
I don't think Hot Shots was Z-A-Z, but Pat Proft who wrote on some of their films.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:04 PM (krQz2)
That's all there is to it.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (ZOv7s)
She has been getting more whole for a few years now. Ample even. Still cute
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (NtVYv)
Hollywood is targeting my wallet again, those bastards.
They're bringing out a 4K version of the 1970 movie, "Catch-22"!
It will be mine...oh,yes.
Previously there was only a rather poor DVD available.
BONUS! The Amazon "Catch-22" series is awful. Never watch. They literally had no idea what the book was about and their awful script and directing murdered a lot of the comedy. Everyone involved with that garbage should be dipped in chocolate and fed to Lizzo.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:59 PM (KRtlO)
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I last watched the original when I was 29. I don't remember Orlock ever looking suave or handsome, but that was many gallons of gin ago.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (ZOv7s)
If I'm not allowed to work for a corporation, you bet your ass I'm not going to give them my money.
As for "just complain" -- this isn't "just complaining." GFY with trivializing this. This is a company that is at war with everything good and decent and while I'm not good and decent myself, I'm at war with them.
And who gives a shit about another gayballs superhero movie? Are you really suggesting my life will be the poorer if I don't waste my time watching another Spandex Soap Opera?
This idea that we OWE these diseased corporations our money and that we NEED their corporate slop. Good God, is this where we are now? A corporate popcorn movie is something we HAVE to see, like it's real art?
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (KRtlO)
What does "'mid" by itself when it's not combined with another word such as "midlife" "midsection" etc.?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (2GCMq)
Old and busted: Meat Heads comparing everything to 'The Holocaust"
New Paradigm: Every meat head who mentions 'The Holocaust' gets a 1945 Eisenhower style walk through of Auschwitz corpses and human skin lamp shades optional.
AND as an added bonus they can kiss my hairy sphicter.
A sphincter is a circular muscle that controls the passage of substances through bodily openings or ducts by maintaining constriction and relaxing as needed
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (VPPG8)
Reboot F4 was fuckingstupid. Totally unnecessary.
Hollywood keeps RECYCLING IP's and people are sick of it.
Reboots every 15 years?? Dumb.
How many fucking times are we going to see a new Batman? A new Superman?
You wore out the IP's, Hollywood. You drove them all right into the ground.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:06 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: garrett at August 07, 2025 06:06 PM (L2IqH)
Posted by: Joe Mama at August 07, 2025 06:06 PM (2sMLA)
you gotta see the new one. He is an absolute monster and his voice is like three hertz. It's the deepest, growliest, most foreign voice you've ever heard.
I know Orloch looks like a ghoul but... I just keep thinking about Eddie Murphy talking about white people sticking around in horror movies, and how black people would just say "We're leaving."
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (xcxpd)
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Airplane II is not a ZAZ movie.
It's some Hollywood writers trying to emulate their style after they passed on a sequel to Airplane.
Which is why the jokes don't generally land like Airplane!
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (xcxpd)
My favorite is Danger Seekers
Posted by: Beartooth at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (8wKVG)
Well, they seem to have gotten how to do a disturbing, catching trailer. This means nothing unfortunately as far as movie quality.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (zZu0s)
middling, mediocre, meh
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:08 PM (KRtlO)
He will never be a superhero, nobody would buy it and he is not good looking enough like Vincent Price to be a villain.
Posted by: Decaf at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (unUNN)
I'm with Critical Drinker on that guy. I don't know anything about him, but holy SHIT are they trying to make him a thing.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:08 PM (tjClK)
On the other hand, Pedro literally just called people nazis on Twitter because he didn't like their politics.
It was his tweets that undermine the Holocaust, by just claiming everyone right of Stalin is a Nazi (and we've seen so many make the same claim that everything is bad as the Holocaust, without any repercussions)
I'm guessing she knew she'd never win, and Disney and their paid for judges would allow Disney's internal communications to stay hidden. It could also be that Musk is stepping back and no longer funding the suit.
She should have found a way to drag his pedo-ass in to this, because it definitely seems like collusion.
Is say hopefully things change a bit now that Larry Ellison is basically holding the purse strings of a major studio, but he's very old and that won't last long. We need right leaning billionaires to start pursuing the culture war, because not only is that an important step to stopping commies, but there's so money to be made.
Posted by: Rbastid at August 07, 2025 06:08 PM (ghq6y)
Her father, Glenn Carano, is an executive in the casino business. He was a backup quarterback with the Cowboys during thre Staubach and White years.
Posted by: Mark1971 at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (CNl8/
Tell me about it.
-The Philadelphia Eagles
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 06:08 PM (VPPG8)
I know Orloch looks like a ghoul but... I just keep thinking about Eddie Murphy talking about white people sticking around in horror movies, and how black people would just say "We're leaving."
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (KRtlO)
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Right, but is it good, or shit? Life's too short to watch shit.
This does make me want to check out the original, which I recall was pretty creepy, partly because it was so old.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Max Power at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (kbmKP)
I've felt that way about the last three realtors I've encountered.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (CwhoI)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (zZu0s)
as was I.
Posted by: Joltin' Joe Biden, America's All-American at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 06:02 PM (D7MKZ)
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It's not that. It's a concept that has long been prematurely discarded (and not just in movie production). That concept is called "Repercussions". But, it's making a comeback.
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (r/xMY)
May see it if for that alone.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (xcxpd)
The country music singer?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (tjClK)
it's well-made. Looks good. Actors are good.
It's just turned up to 11. It's One Louder.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (krQz2)
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Shatner carries the film.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:11 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (krQz2)
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Shatner carries the film.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (ZOv7s)
Truth
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:11 PM (xcxpd)
The public has pretty much shown that Batman and Spider-Man are their preferred superhero's.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 07, 2025 06:11 PM (OTint)
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 07, 2025 06:03 PM (Dv3i1)
Yes. But unlike Trump, he doesn't grab their pussy.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 07, 2025 06:11 PM (g8Ew8)
May see it if for that alone.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:01 PM (xcxpd)
The country music singer?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (tjClK)
lol. No, the actor. Dredd.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Citizen Cake at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (CwhoI)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (9jHJJ)
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The ads look like it would be a fun movie.
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (TN0g+)
O.k. Thanks That makes obvious sense, but I think I'd just use the word "mediocre".
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (ZOv7s)
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Speak for yourself!
Posted by: German Guy at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (krQz2)
It's just turned up to 11. It's One Louder.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:10 PM (KRtlO)
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Okay, I'll check it out.
You know I wrote a book about vampires...
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (ZOv7s)
I'd like that for my job.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (zZu0s)
Well, they seem to have gotten how to do a disturbing, catching trailer. This means nothing unfortunately as far as movie quality.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (zZu0s)
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I went and watched the trailer as well. Then I looked up some information on the script. Believe it or not, it's supposed to be a dark comedy. I surely didn't get that vibe from watching the trailer.
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (dIske)
It's gotten pretty good reviews and I like to laugh.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: German Guy at August 07, 2025 06:12 PM (krQz2)
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All around me is pain. The birds do not sing, they cry out in agony!
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (ZOv7s)
A principle tenant in comedy is contrast.
Nail/Head google it!
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (VPPG8)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (9jHJJ)
That's just mean.
Ryan George did a Pitch Meeting review today.
Sounds like a horrible movie.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (xcxpd)
If you want to know why South Park never took swings at Joe Biden the same way they’ve been doing to President Trump, the show’s lawyer also just so happens to be the guy who funded Hunter Biden’s legal defenses.
Posted by: Mister Ghost at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (TGPs7)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 07, 2025 06:11 PM (g8Ew
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Trump never claimed to grab anybody's pussy.
The condition is "When you are a star women will let you do anything."
I'd like to see that illiterate, slanted reading be put to bed.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (dIske)
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I used to think "Doctor Strangelove" was the best dark comedy, but then I saw "Death of Stalin," which is the all-time champ.
Cracks me up every time.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (ZOv7s)
This idea that we OWE these diseased corporations our money and that we NEED their corporate slop. Good God, is this where we are now? A corporate popcorn movie is something we HAVE to see, like it's real art?
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:05 PM (KRtlO)
No.
I've been in the theater, I think maybe 3 times in the last 30+ years.
Catch Me If You Can
American Sniper
Monty Python's Holy Grail (Local place did an anniversary showing)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:13 PM (dIske)
Well, you know child abductions are fertile ground for comedy.
Ask John Wayne Gacy.*
*I want to slap myself for that one.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (zZu0s)
...But seriously it's kind of hard to watch this guy try to do a land deal with someone who is obviously Satan and will kill you.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:59 PM (KRtlO)
That's funny.
The delightful and perceptive Mrs naturalfake and I decided to watch the Werner Herzog beat for beat but in color remake of the silent "Nosferatu".
And the Mrs bailed out at exactly the same point for exactly the same reason,
Nosferatu looked like pure evil with rat teeth and pointed ears, claw-like finger nails.
She thought it was just stupid. I agreed.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (iJfKG)
Just "The Naked Gun."
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (KRtlO)
If you want to know why South Park never took swings at Joe Biden the same way they’ve been doing to President Trump, the show’s lawyer also just so happens to be the guy who funded Hunter Biden’s legal defenses.
Posted by: Mister Ghost at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (TGPs7)
Whelp....f*ck those sellouts. ESAD. Haven't really been entertained by them in a LONG time anyway.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (KRtlO)
Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (r/xMY)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:00 PM (xcxpd)
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Airplane II is not a ZAZ movie.
It's some Hollywood writers trying to emulate their style after they passed on a sequel to Airplane.
Which is why the jokes don't generally land like Airplane!
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (krQz2)
fair correction
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (KRtlO)
Shatner: she's starting to shake!
Busty woman: *shakes*
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (zZu0s)
Cracks me up every time.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (ZOv7s)
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Thing is, "Death of Stalin" really came across like there might be more than just a bit of truth in it. Peak mockumentary.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (tT6L1)
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Hey, I have a condition!
Posted by: Nosferatu at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Maj. Healey at August 07, 2025 06:17 PM (/U5Yz)
Ask John Wayne Gacy.*
*I want to slap myself for that one.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (zZu0s)
Clowns ARE entertaining.
*Gacy was in my neighborhood when I was a wee lad living up north.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:17 PM (tjClK)
How many Spiderman reboots do we need over the course of 25 years??
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:07 PM (Xhg9g)
If memory serves, Spidey is the only superhero IP that Sony owns. They want a superhero franchise so that's all they have to work with.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 07, 2025 06:17 PM (y9nCu)
It's a shame they won't be making any new ones.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 07, 2025 06:17 PM (OTint)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (wBaIH)
How we survived?!
No we lost Howie the next day...
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (tT6L1)
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It's pretty dead-on, but also hilarious.
"Well boys, pick your dates!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (KRtlO)
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How in the world did a studio green light "The Naked Gun" after "Police Files" failed so badly?
I'm glad they did, but still, it's a head scratcher.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: ace
I wish I'd turned it off at this point. Bill Skarsgard's delivery is so painfully slow, it's like that old bit from Night Court. You know where he's going long before he gets there.
And the whole movie kinda plays out that way. If you know the story, you're stuck in second gear, always waiting for the next plot point to drop, for something to happen.
It really never earns 2:20:00 worth of the viewers' time.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (4DY5T)
i imagine SkyDance will reboot the original series as a new tv series.
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (KRtlO)
Cracks me up every time.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:14 PM (ZOv7s)
Agree. Has a nice twisted ending too. I like that.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 07, 2025 06:19 PM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: Maroon at August 07, 2025 06:19 PM (Jh3yB)
In honor of Oregon Muse, a quick round of...
Who Dis?
I cued it up. She's still alive today and will be 94 in a few weeks. Who is she?
https://is.gd/K4ZfQV
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:19 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 07, 2025 06:17 PM (y9nCu)
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Sony currently owns the screen rights to Spiderman and associated characters. They keep making movies to keep those.
And that's why Fox (I think it is) kept making F4 movies.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:20 PM (krQz2)
Then we can talk about rebooting Star Trek.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:20 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:20 PM (tjClK)
Main reason, not a big franchise to begin with 2nd, Pedro Pascal, 3rd the entire super hero genre is shot. Fans are tired of it and besides, you can't improve on what's been done. I'm glad when they lose millions on this, maybe they'll get back to good, original movies again.
Posted by: Not quite as big balls at August 07, 2025 06:20 PM (W+TLY)
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (9jHJJ)
And the whole movie kinda plays out that way. If you know the story, you're stuck in second gear, always waiting for the next plot point to drop, for something to happen.
It really never earns 2:20:00 worth of the viewers' time.
Posted by: Grudge Harbor at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (4DY5T)
It is slow. Painfully slow. Didn't like it.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (g8Ew8)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:20 PM (tjClK)
What the hell is a MAN doing with a Bobby pin?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (zZu0s)
>>i imagine SkyDance will reboot the original series as a new tv series.
But who could they cast? That cast was literally perfect in look and tone. And they all could actually act.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (OTint)
I'm glad they did, but still, it's a head scratcher.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (tT6L1)
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Different audience. TV vs. Movies.
Zuckers tended to have movie success, but that flop that just wasn't for a TV-type of audience.
I loved it, myself. But, I have found too many times that I am not the typical TV audience.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (g8Ew
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You're undermining my resolve to see it.
Would it make a good drinking game?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (ZOv7s)
Disparu is railing on it for other thirty minutes. I have learned a new obscure British term.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (9jHJJ)
And stop calling me Shirley.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (tjClK)
Saw it and liked it. Wasn't the greatest movie ever, but much MUCH better than I expected, and better than Disney has done in years.
Silver surfer being a chick -annoying, but it kinda sorta made sense in the story. Galactus wants Franklin Ricards in exchange for sparing the Earth. The female silver surfer made the same deal to save her child and planet. The idea was to have the two situations parallel.
Loved the retro future stuff. Casting was good to great.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at August 07, 2025 06:23 PM (D1vbu)
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Concur!!!
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (TN0g+)
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Put me down for a strong disagree.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:23 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (tjClK)
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Linda work okay? Betty?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:23 PM (tT6L1)
Disparu is railing on it for other thirty minutes. I have learned a new obscure British term.
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (9jHJJ)
yeah, youtube series mocking the 'pitches' for various movies. It's pretty good. Ryan George is Canadian but his stuff is mostly apolitical.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at August 07, 2025 05:45 PM (0N4FZ)
Legally it seems like the right move. Damages would be hard to prove (did she lose money because she was publicly fired or does she not get new gigs because shes a bad actress? What expert witness could possibly testify to this?) and also - political views are not a protected class. So what is her legal basis for a lawsuit in the first place?
And you never know what judge or jury youll end up with even if you have a rock solid case (which I dont think she does.)
This was always about politics / PR.
Settling for presumably good money and an agreement to unblack ball her seems like a smart move.
Posted by: Harry Paratestes at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (5wjeW)
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (ZOv7s)
Would it make a good drinking game?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (ZOv7s)
You could drink every time you see Lily Depp's fivehead on screen. You'll die of alcohol poisoning mid way through, but it will be worth it.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (CzMNg)
Leslie Nielsen had Naked Gun, Nakend Gun 2, Naked Gun 33 1/3, so what is this Liam Neesom one called?
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (9jHJJ)
I dunno, but if they don't have a Taken 3 joke where Neeson gets 100 cuts from the editor to make it exciting to watch him fill out an arrest form.... then the filmmakers are pussies.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (y9nCu)
Posted by: ShainS at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (b+uK7)
We do need to move beyond the base origin tales.
Posted by: Eric2 at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (aYBMr)
Posted by: Halfhand at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (hT07Z)
What the....?
Kevin James & Christina Ricci in a mob-comedy movie...
Guns Up
https://is.gd/kucEPs
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (krQz2)
It was spread out over a few different issues and titles, if I recall correctly.
I liked it.
It's a shame they haven't been able to translate it to the screen effectively because it's a good story overall.
The story lends itself to a longer format, so Marvel should've tried making a series or limited series out of it and it might have worked better.
Posted by: SpeakingOf at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (6ydKt)
What the hell is a MAN doing with a Bobby pin?!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:21 PM (zZu0s)
We'll need to blow Rock.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (CzMNg)
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Maybe stick to beer?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:26 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:26 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Halfhand at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (hT07Z)
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Henry Cavil, an ardent 40K player, has the rights to it and is developing something. Last I heard.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:26 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Harrison Bergeron at August 07, 2025 06:27 PM (JuaQi)
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:16 PM (tT6L1)
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It's pretty dead-on, but also hilarious.
"Well boys, pick your dates!"
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:18 PM (ZOv7s)
I'll take the tall blonde
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:27 PM (xcxpd)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:24 PM (CzMNg)
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Maybe stick to beer?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:26 PM (ZOv7s)
Yes, but then you lose the benefit of being dead and not having to suffer through the second half.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:27 PM (CzMNg)
https://youtu.be/HFfc2x_DGBg
Posted by: Chuck Martel at August 07, 2025 06:27 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (tjClK)
No one has to know! No one has to know you're impotent! *realizes, snaps fingers*
Sonny: DONT YOU SAY THAT!!!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:27 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Steve Miller, Esq. at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (wVcYX)
>>There's a goldmine in the WH40k franchise but Hollywood can't wokeify it without fans flying into a murderous rage.
The problem is going to be 99pct CGI and it's going to look like shit, if you do it practically and make it atmospheric and noir like the first Blade Runner, then you would have something.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (OTint)
Guns Up
https://is.gd/kucEPs
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (Xhg9g)
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That looks like fun.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (tT6L1)
Would it make a good drinking game?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:22 PM (ZOv7s)
If you know the story, you'll be bored.
I was looking at my watch before the end.
And I'm sorry, but chest-sucking, slurpy Orloc
was like something out of Dracula: Dead and Loving it with that.
Pretty looking film but the was about it.
So far Eggers is one out of four for me.
Posted by: naturalfake at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (iJfKG)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (17s+e)
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at August 07, 2025 06:27 PM (xcxpd)
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I mean, he's offering Kalashnikovs, but okay.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (ZOv7s)
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at August 07, 2025 06:29 PM (D1vbu)
Posted by: ace at August 07, 2025 05:59 PM (KRtlO)
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With a butt for head.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:29 PM (krQz2)
Looking forward to see what Cavill comes up with.
Posted by: Halfhand at August 07, 2025 06:30 PM (hT07Z)
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at August 07, 2025 06:29 PM (D1vbu)
Reminds one of that silly ad campaign where they run around singing "It doesn't suck!"
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:30 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (9jHJJ)
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I saw it on VHS when Don Johnson was at the peak of his Miami Vice fame, and him hooked up the semen extractor was hilarious and disturbing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:30 PM (ZOv7s)
There's a goldmine in the WH40k franchise but Hollywood can't wokeify it without fans flying into a murderous rage.
Modern Hollywood would cock up the Death Corps of Krieg
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 07, 2025 06:31 PM (y9nCu)
I agree. She probably got near to what she was asking. Disney lost the dismissal (the hail Mary pass). They really didn't want to go through discovery. What little reputation they have would have been lost.
Based on the Disney announcement, they have to look like they are playing nice.
Since this was a California court case, she would have trial risk given general political leanings of a potential jury and judicial system.
Good call Lloyd
Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at August 07, 2025 06:32 PM (w3u3d)
Posted by: Halfhand at August 07, 2025 06:25 PM (hT07Z)
Same with many other games. The setting and backdrop is there. All you need is a few good character and plot writers, and you could make bank, I believe. But there is no talent in Hollywood anymore.
One episode of Twilight Zone has more talent on display than most anything out in the last ten years.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 06:32 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:32 PM (zZu0s)
Probably because the Redbox that used to be near the front entrance of stores I go to is no longer there. I'd stop and see what's new weekly and rent a couple even if they were crappy.
Not going to pay $5 a month (or whatever) for some studios streaming service for a bunch of shit I never heard of and I am not going further out of my way to see what the new movies are than glancing at a Redbox that happens to be where I have to go anyway.
But I rented movies then. Haven't rented a single movie since Redbox collapsed.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:32 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at August 07, 2025 06:31 PM (y9nCu)
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In fairness, modern Hollywood cocks up all it can.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:32 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:15 PM (9jHJJ)
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Naked Sheath: Rob Roy 2
Posted by: ShainS at August 07, 2025 06:33 PM (UKwZO)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:33 PM (CzMNg)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:28 PM (9jHJJ)
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I saw it on VHS when Don Johnson was at the peak of his Miami Vice fame, and him hooked up the semen extractor was hilarious and disturbing.
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 06:30 PM (ZOv7s)
I'd rather just rewatch the original.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (i24o9)
The scene where he picks up the bad guy? Joe Rogan talks about it. Evidently, Kevin said something along the lines of, "Hold on a minute," and proceeds to pick up the guy playing his opponent more than once, before they put the lifting rig or whatever it was on the actor.
From what I remember, James said something like, "I just wanted you to know I could actually do it."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (tT6L1)
>>It is brutal, grimdark and pure in that way. It does not give a fuck for your feelings.
It's a perpetual Red Wedding.
It more suited to a mini-series than a film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (OTint)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (wBaIH)
-yes, but it will be "A Differently Abled Person of Color and Size and Their/Them Dog.
Posted by: Harrison Bergeron at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (JuaQi)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (i24o9)
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Double feature with Zardoz.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:35 PM (krQz2)
>>>>
Jesus, Ace. Calm down. Nobody said you owe them your money or that the movie will make your life better. Is that why you go to the f*cking movies? I said it's a great movie with a positive message, which it is.
What movie do you consider "real art"? Lay it on us. I guarantee you it was likely made by someone who would hate you, or you would hate. Remember Top Gun: Maverick, a nostalgia-fueled Star Wars ripoff with a DEI cast (a young latina woman ace fighter pilot? Sure) starring a literal cult member? Conservatives were allowed to like that one. I guess we can forget about Tom Cruise's Scientology nuttiness as long as he doesn't mention it in his movies. Like TG:M, Fantastic Four is an extremely well-made movie without a hint of wokeness unless you're really looking for it.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 06:35 PM (D7MKZ)
Posted by: jsg at August 07, 2025 06:35 PM (q/iLt)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:35 PM (krQz2)
That's one I need to watch.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 06:35 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Skip at August 07, 2025 06:35 PM (+qU29)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:36 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Mrs Slocumbe at August 07, 2025 06:37 PM (vFG9F)
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:37 PM (CzMNg)
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (wBaIH)
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I forgot what actor was talking about this, but in acting school people regularly rip off Oldman for a scene.
He was doing a scene with a guy partner, and he said "Hey, you're doing Oldman, aren't you?" And it was funny because he was kind of doing Oldman from State of Grace.
He's a phenomenal actor.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:37 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Skip at August 07, 2025 06:37 PM (+qU29)
Posted by: Mrs Slocumbe at August 07, 2025 06:37 PM (vFG9F)
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"Are you free, Captain Peacock?"
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at August 07, 2025 06:38 PM (tT6L1)
Daily Mail said they were asking punitive damages of 75K from Disney. That can't be right, can it?
Posted by: beckster at August 07, 2025 06:38 PM (NLtte)
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:39 PM (Xhg9g)
It more suited to a mini-series than a film.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 07, 2025 06:34 PM (OTint)
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The Riddick series is almost unrelentingly dark. It's somewhat off-putting, but it is one of my favorite series concepts in SF.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:39 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Orson
Cha-riz-ma.
Posted by: Axeman
So kids are making slang terms by using the middle part of a word, instead of the first or last part?
That's "io."
Posted by: pronounced "ee-oh" at August 07, 2025 06:40 PM (DgGvY)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:39 PM (krQz2)
It has a lot of humor to offset the grimness.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:41 PM (CzMNg)
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:42 PM (Xhg9g)
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Well, that takes the biscuit. They've lost the plot. I'm gutted.
Posted by: Chuck Martel in England at August 07, 2025 06:43 PM (Dv3i1)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions. at August 07, 2025 06:43 PM (9vYpt)
The first five minutes were spent plugging Eli Lilly's weight loss glp-1 pill being tested in trials.
They didn't mention some disappointing trial results, and the fact that the stock dropped 14%< more than 100 points today.
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 07, 2025 06:43 PM (rM5bF)
Modern Hollywood would cock up the Death Corps of Krieg
Posted by: IllTemperedCur
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I don't know the first thing about WH40k, but have watched many of the Death Corps of Krieg videos on youtube. I'd pay to see an animated full movie version of that.
https://tinyurl.com/bdze4fvf
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at August 07, 2025 06:43 PM (XvL8K)
Posted by: eleven at August 07, 2025 06:43 PM (fV+MH)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (/lPRQ)
I am so sick of the lame Hollywood wise-cracks in every movie.
I hate James Gunn. I hate the stupid jokes. I hate The Office style banter. It's not funny.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:39 PM (krQz2)
It has a lot of humor to offset the grimness.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:41 PM (CzMNg)
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Yeah, there is some, I guess.
I could have watched more movies in that series.
The execution wasn't always there, but the stories were intriguing.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (zZu0s)
I hate James Gunn. I hate the stupid jokes. I hate The Office style banter. It's not funny.
>>>>
I have zero interest in Superman exactly for this reason.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 06:45 PM (D7MKZ)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:45 PM (zZu0s)
/rant on
abc disinformation network evening news interviews several troops that stopped the shooter at Ft. Stewart. One E5, has a damned shaving profile. I hate that lame ass non shaving shit. Either shave your fucking face or get chaptered out because a damned gas mask won't seal and you're a combat soldier.
Worse, the fucking ragbag piece of shit was wearing a combat patch from my old unit, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Ft. Stewart equals commo, commo troop wth 11th bde patch equals 31m uhf radio operator.
\rant off
How all y'all doing?
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 07, 2025 06:45 PM (QcUc+)
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:46 PM (dIske)
Every movie today has to be loaded with the Deadpool style humor.
Posted by: Soothsayer at August 07, 2025 06:46 PM (Xhg9g)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (/lPRQ)
Needs more Brian Blessed.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:46 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
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Can you still collect if he dies resisting arrest?
Yeah, we gonna stun him with a tap to the head with a 338 lapua and sort of died...
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:46 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (/lPRQ)
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You sure?
Who was Ming?
Where there Bird People?
Riddick's a nearly ruthless killer, with his own sense of morality tempered with his own survival.
Also his special race doesn't match with FG.
But I don't know a whole lot about FG, for that matter.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:47 PM (krQz2)
______________________
I'm kind of unclear how this guy held onto his sergeant stripes after getting a DWI. Didn't that used to get you reduced in rank if not dishonorably discharged?
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:48 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Alteria Pilgram - My President has convictions.
Roadtrip anyone?
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 06:48 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:46 PM (/lPRQ)
He was alive when we put him in the cooler, honest!
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:48 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 07, 2025 06:48 PM (QcUc+)
It was so good I never watched another one and didn't finish that one.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:49 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: pronounced "ee-oh" at August 07, 2025 06:40 PM (DgGvY)
Tarded.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 06:44 PM (zZu0s)
*side eyes*
Posted by: Topher Grace at August 07, 2025 06:50 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:50 PM (/lPRQ)
I'm kind of unclear how this guy held onto his sergeant stripes after getting a DWI. Didn't that used to get you reduced in rank if not dishonorably discharged?
Posted by: Orson
And a month's worth of being the First Sergeant's new bitch.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 07, 2025 06:51 PM (QcUc+)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:50 PM (/lPRQ)
So, Borg?
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt at August 07, 2025 06:51 PM (rM5bF)
Posted by: Open Channel D at August 07, 2025 06:51 PM (BWIfi)
Posted by: Orson
DWI's in Okinawa would get you a quick trip home with discharge papers, so I've been told.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:52 PM (tjClK)
I'm kind of unclear how this guy held onto his sergeant stripes after getting a DWI. Didn't that used to get you reduced in rank if not dishonorably discharged?
Posted by: Orson
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First news blurb I heard said the Army did not know about it, it was recent too.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:52 PM (/lPRQ)
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Man for All Seasons
Fabulous Baker Boys (one of my *top*)
Fight Club
Amélie
Unbreakable (But you have to appreciate deconstructive irony)
Adaptation (and not so much Being John Malkovich)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:52 PM (krQz2)
The purpose of the criminal justice system is to protect the power structure.
Posted by: Victor Tango Kilo at August 07, 2025 06:53 PM (qTttR)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:53 PM (9jHJJ)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:52 PM (krQz2)
Have a friend that was sitting at a bar when Malkovich came in and sat at the bar. I told him to ask what it was like being John Malkovich.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:54 PM (tjClK)
Last Tango in Paris.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at August 07, 2025 06:54 PM (wBaIH)
Posted by: Deplorable Ian Galt
Story as old as Romeo and Juliet, which traces back to Alexander the Greats relationship with the young aid he killed in a drunken fit.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:54 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:52 PM (/lPRQ)
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That might be the catalyst that sent him off the deep end right there. Maybe it was just becoming public knowledge in a round about way.
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:54 PM (dIske)
Story as old as Romeo and Juliet, which traces back to Alexander the Greats relationship with the young aid he killed in a drunken fit.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:54 PM (/lPRQ)
What? No....that shit never happens.
Posted by: Joe Scarborough at August 07, 2025 06:55 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
20 qquatloos says they knew, posts are fully integrated into the local police blotter. This rat fuck shooter was playing the race card successfully enough to avoid the dwi punishment he should have gotten. Which was Orson's point I believe. It IS racism that he wasn't busted. Sp4 Cornfed Flyover would have been busted while he was still buzzed.
Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 07, 2025 06:55 PM (QcUc+)
Posted by: Anna Puma at August 07, 2025 06:53 PM (9jHJJ)
It might have been the snakes on the plain.
Posted by: Samuel L Jackson at August 07, 2025 06:55 PM (wVcYX)
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:54 PM (dIske)
That, and the racism.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 06:55 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:50 PM (/lPRQ)
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The Necromongers?
That had much more a religion feel to it.
Again, as I don't know much about FG, except one film I sat through, I don't think the Necros match Ming.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:56 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Open Channel D at August 07, 2025 06:57 PM (BWIfi)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 07, 2025 06:58 PM (/lPRQ)
Ernest Goes Ham!
The only movie in the franchise where Jim Varney did not play Ernest. I believe George Lazenby did.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:58 PM (CzMNg)
Posted by: Open Channel D at August 07, 2025 06:57 PM (BWIfi)
You know who is annoying? Crusher's kid.
Posted by: Captain Picard at August 07, 2025 06:58 PM (wVcYX)
2. I know! I'll go on a killing rampage and shoot up the base!
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 06:58 PM (krQz2)
-
She prefers to be called Former Speaker of the House.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 07, 2025 06:58 PM (L/fGl)
Moral to this story:
God'll get ya paid......
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 06:59 PM (tjClK)
Fabulous Baker Boys (one of my *top*)
Fight Club
Amélie
Unbreakable (But you have to appreciate deconstructive irony)
Adaptation (and not so much Being John Malkovich)
>>>>
Were all those made by hardcore traditional conservatives? The only one I've seen, Fight Club, stars Brad Pitt - a guy with a bunch of "trans" kids.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 06:59 PM (D7MKZ)
How exactly is the antagonist in the Fantastic Four movie only the size of the Woolworth's Building, but known as the planet devourer? Does he not chew his food?
Posted by: Orson at August 07, 2025 06:59 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Socratease at August 07, 2025 07:00 PM (YgfoU)
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 06:59 PM (D7MKZ)
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I doubt any of them were. ¯\_(ツ
_/¯
Pitt is just an actor in them. Fincher made the movie what it is.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:00 PM (krQz2)
The only movie in the franchise where Jim Varney did not play Ernest. I believe George Lazenby did.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 07, 2025 06:58 PM (CzMNg)
That's like Motley Crüe firing Vince Neal, bringing in another guy and making a new album sounding NOTHING like Motley Crüe, but still calling yourself Motley Crüe.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 07:01 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: DudeAbiding at August 07, 2025 07:01 PM (lCHt6)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:02 PM (krQz2)
It's weird that they continue to roll out superhero movies.
That's some Commie shit.
The USSR loved their Superhero movies.
Posted by: Dr.Rev. Senator Your Highness E Buzz Miller, Esq PhD MA MS at August 07, 2025 07:03 PM (et1vG)
Well wait Hobo with a shotgun streams via TUBI.
I'm thinking Medieval Hobo Vampire has promise!
- Giovanni Pucci last production Fritz the Cat Cousin Pet the Pussy
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 07:03 PM (VPPG8)
There is a reason why several a-list actors turned down the role of Reed, and Marvel had to go with Pudgy Mustache.
Posted by: Open Channel D at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (BWIfi)
Posted by: Skip at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (+qU29)
True capitalists are not interested in politics, only profits and shareholder value.
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (0Dg+l)
Posted by: DudeAbiding
Gina Carano @ginacarano
I have come to an agreement with Disney/Lucasfilm @disney @Lucasfilm which I believe is the best outcome for all parties involved. I hope this brings some healing to the force.
I want to extend my deepest most heartfelt gratitude to Elon Musk, @elonmusk a man I’ve never met . . .
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (L/fGl)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (krQz2)
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Judas Priest did the same thing with Ripper Owens on vocals.
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 07:05 PM (TN0g+)
Don't you have yummy shitpebbles to eat?
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 07:05 PM (tjClK)
Judas Priest did the same thing with Ripper Owens on vocals.
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 07:05 PM (TN0g+)
The Crüe album wasn't bad. It just wasn't Crüe.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 07:06 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (2GCMq)
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Well, if that's your choice, that's your choice.
Right now, I'm missing out on a whole lot of movies, because interest in them is few and far between.
One of the last movies I saw in a theater before Covid was Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen. Great movie. And I thought I couldn't wait to go back, but I really just haven't.
I pay theater prices to see the Chosen episodes. And that's about it. I'll accompany my son to something he really wants to see.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:07 PM (krQz2)
Former ‘Superman’ Actor Dean Cain Says He’s Joining ICE: “This Is the Right Thing”
https://tinyurl.com/3pfzs5xj
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 07:08 PM (VPPG8)
https://tinyurl.com/3pfzs5xj
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 07:08 PM
Maybe he's low on cash and needs that $50k bonus.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (tjClK)
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: Open Channel D at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (BWIfi)
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I thought Krasinski was being groomed to play that role, but I guess that was only in GRRRRL Power -- and Dr. Strange Shows Up.
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (krQz2)
I did, too. I'd like to see more movies about the Boer War, not just some military courtroom drama with that as the backdrop.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 07:10 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (TN0g+)
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Love that movie as an action movie.
Wasn't that Cameron's ex?
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:10 PM (krQz2)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 07:11 PM (zZu0s)
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Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 07:11 PM (i24o9)
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I PROMISE you that its good! Go see it in a theater so you can enjoy the huge screen--its worth it!
I don't know why Gunn couldn't shut his damn mouth, but I promise you none of his stupidity made it into the film.
Posted by: Crusader at August 07, 2025 07:11 PM (TN0g+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 07, 2025 07:12 PM (zZu0s)
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Don't cross dress the streams!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Something Smells Funny In Here at August 07, 2025 07:12 PM (L/fGl)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (krQz2)
I did, too. I'd like to see more movies about the Boer War, not just some military courtroom drama with that as the backdrop.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (i24o9)
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Woodward has a couple of movies that just have stuck in my head.
And I've liked a few things Beresford has done. (He's probably most famous for Driving Mrs. Daisy).
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:13 PM (krQz2)
My point was not to you, ( sorry) but to the other guy who evidently didn't know about " A Man for all seasons" its one of my favorite films. I don't know the politics of the director or producer. Great film There are tons of movie I haven't seen, but iIm not going to worry about whether AMFAS done in 1966 was by a non conservative director
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 07:14 PM (2GCMq)
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov tells reporters––
"There was an offer from the American side which the Russian side deems acceptable."
https://tinyurl.com/y9zp58rs
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at August 07, 2025 07:16 PM (VPPG8)
Pitt is just an actor in them. Fincher made the movie what it is.
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Fincher donated to Democrat candidates. But who cares, right? If a movie is good, that's why we watch. We don't watch to be validated.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 07:18 PM (D7MKZ)
I don't know why Gunn couldn't shut his damn mouth, but I promise you none of his stupidity made it into the film.
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I don't think it's woke at all. But I didn't like Guardians of The Galaxy 2 and REALLY didn't like Suicide Squad.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 07:25 PM (D7MKZ)
Fantastic Four is not in any way a good adaptation of the original Stan Lee and Jack Kirby comics.
Posted by: Open Channel D at August 07, 2025 07:30 PM (tgTrV)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (2GCMq)
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Yup. Hollywood has been crazy liberal forever. It's only in the last 20 years or so that they started shamelessly forcing their politics into their blockbusters. We can't change their personal politics, but we can financially force them to return to making good movies that don't shove their gay bullshit down our throats.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 07:30 PM (D7MKZ)
Stripes.
Blade Runner.
Alien and Aliens.
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Aliens may be my favorite movie and James Cameron is my favorite director. But he seems like an asshole who I wouldn't want to hang out with. I still think he's a genius.
Posted by: Jim at August 07, 2025 07:33 PM (D7MKZ)
Posted by: Romeo13 at August 07, 2025 05:54 PM (mP0Kj)
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You don't think losing money is a deterrent?
Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at August 07, 2025 05:55 PM (ZOv7s)
Not to the administrators at Disney. The facts show that blaming fans keeps them from getting fired. For now, but they have been burning money for 10 years at least.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 07, 2025 07:43 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:04 PM (krQz2)
I did, too. I'd like to see more movies about the Boer War, not just some military courtroom drama with that as the backdrop.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at August 07, 2025 07:09 PM (i24o9)
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Woodward has a couple of movies that just have stuck in my head.
And I've liked a few things Beresford has done. (He's probably most famous for Driving Mrs. Daisy).
Posted by: Axeman at August 07, 2025 07:13 PM (krQz2)
You'd think Churchills adventures there (going as correspondent (I think) getting captured, escaping and making it out to the English lines would be cool.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 07, 2025 07:46 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: DudeAbiding at August 07, 2025 07:01 PM (lCHt6)
What tantrum? He's committed like 15 billion to win seats for the GOP at midterms.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 07, 2025 07:50 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Max Power at August 07, 2025 06:09 PM (kbmKP)
Most of the real critics (nerdrotic, drinker) say it fails in doing too little rather than assault the fans.
Posted by: Oldcat at August 07, 2025 07:55 PM (8avO+)
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