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Disney Pixar's Latest Bomb Elio Was Filled With Gay Themes and Messaging Before Executives Ordered Them Excised
Plus: Marvel's New "Superheo" is a Black Teen Genius Girlboss and Sociopathic Criminal Who Literally Sells Her Soul to the Devil
Hire gay activists who are only interested in gay activism and this is what you get, every time.
BTW, the Hollywood Reporter's spin is that the movie wouldn't have bombed, and would have been a hit, if only the children's cartoon had released still containingall the in-your-face gay propaganda that its gay propaganda "creatives" had stuffed into it. Because yes, you know that what the American public is clamoring for is "more gay propaganda for our too-young-to-know-what-sex-even-is children. Especially now. Especially when even "nice" normies have had so much of this crap they're now rudely saying ENOUGH.If a movie isn't about gay propaganda then it's "totally about nothing." Got it. Doesn't that mean the film, as originally made, had nothing in it except for gay propaganda But no, they're saying that the original movie was nothing but the gay propaganda, so that the removal of that gay propaganda resulted in a film "totally about nothing."
Inside 'Elio's' "Catastrophic" Path: America Ferrera's Exit, Director Change and Erasure of Queer Themes Creatives at Pixar who saw the original director's previous cut of 'Elio' tell THR about the movie's challenging production process: "'Elio' just [became] about totally nothing."
Oh that's right -- this stinker was in the can for years. Disney executives were probably just delaying because they didn't want to release yet another gay propaganda bomb, but also didn't want the PR headache from their gay "creatives" boohoo whinin' and cryin' to the leftwing media.
Those who worked at Pixar while its latest film release, Elio, was in production were delighted by footage they saw roughly two years ago.
Among the moments cited as favorites by those at the animation studio at the time included a sequence in which the titular boy collected trash on the beach and turned it into homemade apparel that included a pink tank top; the movie's team would refer to Elio showing this off to a hermit crab as his "trash-ion show."Is this Ru Paul for Kidz?
Remember when adults of both sexes were expected to act professionally if they were members of a profession? Remember how they used to be expected to take criticism and direction gracefully? No more. Now it's nothing but hysteria and tantrums at the lack of required Affirmation.
But if you bought a ticket to Elio and don't remember seeing this, it's not just that you chose the wrong time to refill your soda. According to multiple insiders who spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, Elio was initially portrayed as a queer-coded character, reflecting original director Adrian Molina's identity as an openly gay filmmaker. Other sources say that Molina did not intend the film to be a coming out story, as the character is 11. But either way, this characterization gradually faded away throughout the production process as Elio became more masculine following feedback from leadership. Gone were not only such direct examples of his passion for environmentalism and fashion, but also a scene in Elio's bedroom with pictures suggesting a male crush. Hints at the trash fashion remain in the released film, with the boy wearing a cape decorated with discarded cutlery and soda can tabs, although without any explanation for the unusual attire. Elio's turbulent ride began well before its calamitous nosedive at the box office durin the June 20-22 corridor. Indeed, the summer of 2023 became a fateful one for the animated film about a lonely boy beamed into outer space by an intergalactic organization after being misidentified as the leader of Earth. The writing was first on the wall for the troubled production when the film from Molina, known as the co-director of Pixar's Oscar-winning 2017 hit Coco, conducted an early test screening in Arizona. Although viewers expressed how much they enjoyed the movie, they were also asked how many of them would see it in a theater, and not a single hand was raised, according to a source with knowledge of the event. This sounded alarm bells for studio brass.
It was around this same time that Molina screened his latest cut of the film to Pixar leadership. There are differing accounts of the exact feedback that the director received from Pixar boss Pete Docter when the lights went up, with rumors circulating in some of the studio's circles that Molina was hurt by the conversation. The part that is clear is that Molina exited the project soon after, and much of Elio was reworked under new co-directors Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi.
Nobody cares about your endless f*cking Teen Goth Girl feelings, you f*cking basket-cases.
After a yearlong delay, the film arrived in theaters June 22 and bombed with just $20.8 million domestically, the lowest opening frame at the box office in Pixar's history. "I was deeply saddened and aggrieved by the changes that were made," says former Pixar assistant editor Sarah Ligatich, who provided feedback during Elio production as a member of the company's internal LGBTQ group PixPRIDE. Although she praises Sharafian and Shi as filmmakers, Ligatich notes that a number of creatives working on the film stepped down after the directors shared their first cut of the movie. "The exodus of talent after that cut was really indicative of how unhappy a lot of people were that they had changed and destroyed this beautiful work." Another Pixar source disputes that people stepped down in response to Molina's departure.
The changes to Elio were clear to one former Pixar artist who worked on the film and asked to remain anonymous: "It was pretty clear through the production of the first version of the film that [studio leaders] were constantly sanding down these moments in the film that alluded to Elio's sexuality of being queer." ... "Suddenly, you remove this big, key piece, which is all about identity, and Elio just becomes about totally nothing," says the former Pixar artist. ... Media reports have cited its production budget as $150 million, but former Pixar employees tell THR that the film cost far more than that. The artist who worked on the movie was not privy to the specific figure but estimates it was well north of $200 million, given that Molina's version was nearly complete, which she says makes the "catastrophic box office" feel worse.... The Elio production resulted in fraught feelings for those with ties to Pixar who have come to question whether the company intends to prioritize diversity. Docter sparked debate when he noted in a 2024 interview that the studio should make the "most relatable films" possible, which was perceived as advocating for a shift away from underrepresented characters and voices. ... In the meantime, the pain of the Elio process still stings for the creatives who saw the movie's trajectory become something of a cautionary tale. "I'd love to ask Pete and the other Disney executives whether or not they thought the rewrite was worth it," says the artist. "Would they have lost this much money if they simply let Adrian tell his story?"When you're spending over $200 million of other people's money, you don't get to tell "your story," especially if your story is all about niche themes that resonate only with 3% of the audience plus their "allies."
Again: Where did professionalism go? That is a huge topic that people need to discuss. Gone are the days where a professional could be expected to put aside his personal bullshit and dispassionately deliver services to a client. Now it's all about "bringing your whole self to work," and demanding that a mere job provide you with the personal satisfaction and fulfillment that only family, friends, and church can provide. Unprofessional "professionals" are all bleating, Why doesn't the public trust us any longer? Well, it's because you exclusively serve yourselves. Meanwhile, Disney's other bomb factory Marvel has produced what sounds like the most morally repugnant kid's show in history, one in which the supposed "superhero" main character goes on a crime spree of armed theft and extorting millionaires into signing over their companies to the crime ring. In one case, her fellow criminals shoot and murder mere security guards. Under the law, this makes her guilty of felony murder. When you and a group all go out to commit a crime, each member of the gang is legally responsible for any of the murders which ensue, given that everyone knows that a crime may result in killing people. But this "superhero," "Riri" Williams, remains absolutely certain in her own entitlement and her unshakable belief that the world owes her fame and wealth and she is justified in committing any crime necessary to achieve these selfish goals. ThatParkPlace.com on the first half of the six-episode "season:"
There really isn't a way to review Ironheart outside of just calling it what it is: bad. It's a bad show. It's bad on every level. From the lazy bad cinematography to the lackluster bad graphics, bad wooden performances, and bad writing, Ironheart is the culmination of everything that's gone wrong with Marvel television. It's not just a misfire--it's a final nail.Well, not just the protagonists. Lots of movies have criminal protagonists (but usually those criminal heroes show much more regard for human life than this entitled sociopath does). She's supposed to be a hero. And not just a hero, a superhero. Some thought that Riri Williams might learn from her cold-bloodedly murderous ways and go through some kind of growth and personal redemption in the second half. Nope!
If Echo was lifeless and Secret Invasion was dull, Ironheart is downright insufferable. The show feels like the endgame of the M-SHE-U, where every creative decision revolves around identity first, and storytelling last--if at all. There's no subtlety, no nuance, no curiosity about heroism or conflict. Instead, what we get is a self-righteous character surrounded by a parade of unlikable people delivering one smug lecture after another. ...
Riri Williams is not just unrelatable--she's unlikable. She's arrogant, cold, and completely lacking in empathy. She constantly reminds the audience that she doesn't want to be a hero, has no moral obligation to anyone, and is building her suits and AI "because I can." That's not strength--that's narcissism. Her every action is self-serving, yet the show insists we root for her because of her identity and not her choices. They try to dress it up in a narrative about her dead stepfather but it just rings hollow. By the end of episode three, Riri commits a stone cold murder. There's no ambiguity. She has the ability to save someone--easily--and instead she watches him die and then agonizes over that and the fact that she left a crucial piece of tech behind at a crime scene. This is our protagonist...
How can they up the stakes after Riri has already committed a felony crime spree and actually murdered an innocent guard? Would you believe... Marvel's version of the devil, Mephisto, appears and offers to buy Riri's soul? And she... accepts Satan's bargain?
Riri's criminal "friends" turn on her--and we're supposed to feel bad. But this is just karma on a platter. She lied, manipulated, used people, and now the consequences have arrived. Characters tell her flat-out that she's selfish and wrong, but Riri never truly owns it. She doesn't evolve. She doesn't reflect. She simply powers through with the same arrogant attitude, insisting she's in the right. Then comes a baffling action sequence where these gang members--who previously took down grown men with ease--get beaten by Riri without her armor. Not only does she magically win, but she scores multiple kill shots... and no one dies or even gets hurt. Slug, one of the thugs, literally survives a vehicle crash that should have turned anyone into pavement paste. But Slug just climbs out without a scratch, shrugs it off, and walks away. Real stakes? Real danger? Forget it.
And then... the grand finale of this Ironheart finale review. Mephisto appears. Yes, Sacha Baron Cohen makes his long-awaited debut as the literal devil. And what does Riri do? Does she fight him? Does she rise up to battle the ultimate evil and finally become a hero? Nah. She sells her soul to him. Seriously.I think there is a point, but not one the "creatives" here would admit to. So that's how the show ends. It's supposed to be a cliffhanger. It's not, because they'll never make another Ironheart episode. She ends the show as a murderer damned to hell not just by her callous murder but by literally selling her soul to the devil. Yay, minority and female empowerment...? This is another piece of "entertainment" that Disney has had in the can for years but has been waiting for the right moment to release it. Like when you hold in a fart in church until they come by with the donations plate and you let it out then to blame it on the altar boy. I heard someone remark that this show is like what a racist KKK grand cyclops would create to attack black people. It thinks it's "empowering" black youth. How? By telling them to be criminals and to murder people without a second thought? Oh, and of course the show stars a transgender.
No big battle. No showdown. Just a straight-up soul trade to bring back her dead best friend, Natalie. ... And that's how it ends. No resolution. No meaning. No point.
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Howdy!
Posted by: Moonbeam at July 02, 2025 04:20 PM (rbKZ6)
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Again: Where did professionalism go? That is a huge topic that people need to discuss. Gone are the days where a professional could be expected to put aside his personal bullshit and dispassionately deliver services to a client. Now it's all about "bringing your whole self to work," and demanding that a mere job provide you with the personal satisfaction and fulfillment that only family, friends, and church can provide.
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Where did professionalism go?
To Skydance. That's where John Lasseter went.
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Where did professionalism go?
To Skydance. That's where John Lasseter went.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:22 PM (GBKbO)
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Acme Polling, Inc.: Everybody's gay now!
Hollyweird: Why is nobody going to see our Big Gay movies?!?!?!?
Hollyweird: Why is nobody going to see our Big Gay movies?!?!?!?
Posted by: Lies, Damned Lies, and Polls at July 02, 2025 04:23 PM (qUkBO)
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Oh snap! TJM and The Blade were just talking about Disney in the last post.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (iFTx/)
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Riri Williams is not just unrelatable--she's unlikable. She's arrogant, cold, and completely lacking in empathy. She constantly reminds the audience that she doesn't want to be a hero, has no moral obligation to anyone, and is building her suits and AI "because I can."
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I'm reminded of There Will Be Blood, a film about an unlikeable, arrogant, cold, and completely lacking in empathy main character.
Daniel Plainview wasn't viewed as a hero, though.
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I'm reminded of There Will Be Blood, a film about an unlikeable, arrogant, cold, and completely lacking in empathy main character.
Daniel Plainview wasn't viewed as a hero, though.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (GBKbO)
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At what point does Disney run out of money to produce these bombs?
Posted by: Ann at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (4neFu)
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I don't know anything about making movies but I do have/had kids. Make movies like Monsters, Inc which are free of messaging and fun for kids and adults.
It's not such a hard concept.
It's not such a hard concept.
Posted by: Ripley at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (GUOwU)
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Bold Disney thread, I have missed you.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (jc0TO)
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"I was deeply saddened and aggrieved by the changes that were made," says former Pixar assistant editor Sarah Ligatich
Awww, what a tough day for you.
Awww, what a tough day for you.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (Oy/m2)
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I can't wait to not see these.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (i24o9)
Posted by: Tonypete at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (H7X8V)
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I feel *bold* like the new strong, black, independent wyman character Ironheart.
Posted by: Thrawn at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (9Ovst)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (77rzZ)
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4 Oh snap! TJM and The Blade were just talking about Disney in the last post.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (iFTx/)
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Speaking of The Blade...
Word came last week that they'd FINALLY cracked the Blade movie.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: Elric The (One and Only) Blade at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (iFTx/)
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Speaking of The Blade...
Word came last week that they'd FINALLY cracked the Blade movie.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (GBKbO)
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6 At what point does Disney run out of money to produce these bombs?
Posted by: Ann at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (4neFu)
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When Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and Deadpool v Wolverine stop making billions of dollars in 2024.
Posted by: Ann at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (4neFu)
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When Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and Deadpool v Wolverine stop making billions of dollars in 2024.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (GBKbO)
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Bugs Bunny was about nothing. Boy did that suck.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at July 02, 2025 04:26 PM (wBaIH)
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At what point does Disney run out of money to produce these bombs?
Posted by: Ann
Never. Have you heard the amount of fortunes they shake out of the fools that visit their theme parks?
Posted by: Ann
Never. Have you heard the amount of fortunes they shake out of the fools that visit their theme parks?
Posted by: Tonypete at July 02, 2025 04:26 PM (H7X8V)
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Nobody cares about your endless f*cking Teen Goth Girl feelings, you f*cking basket-cases.
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This used to be relegated to poetry classes in mid-tier creative writing MFA programs.
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This used to be relegated to poetry classes in mid-tier creative writing MFA programs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:26 PM (GBKbO)
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I hated the sad spectacle of Robert Downey Jr being trotted out by Disney to promote the execrable Ironheart.
Posted by: Open Channel D at July 02, 2025 04:27 PM (gYnrv)
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But no, they're saying that the original movie was nothing but the gay propaganda, so that the removal of that gay propaganda resulted in a film "totally about nothing."
Yeah, and?
Yeah, and?
Posted by: Seinfeld at July 02, 2025 04:27 PM (1tFD7)
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:27 PM (jc0TO)
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19 I hated the sad spectacle of Robert Downey Jr being trotted out by Disney to promote the execrable Ironheart.
Posted by: Open Channel D at July 02, 2025 04:27 PM (gYnrv)
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They're paying him just...so much money to be in the next Avengers movie.
He's a corporate stooge.
Posted by: Open Channel D at July 02, 2025 04:27 PM (gYnrv)
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They're paying him just...so much money to be in the next Avengers movie.
He's a corporate stooge.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:27 PM (GBKbO)
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Where did professionalism go?
Jesus I ask this every day
no offense but Millies halfway get "professionalism" but...not really. they are big on work-life over every other concern
and younger? forget it. not even the slightest effort
Jesus I ask this every day
no offense but Millies halfway get "professionalism" but...not really. they are big on work-life over every other concern
and younger? forget it. not even the slightest effort
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:28 PM (Pv3Rg)
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Ace writes, "But this 'superhero,' 'Riri' Williams, remains absolutely certain in her own entitlement and her unshakable belief that the world owes her fame and wealth and she is justified in committing any crime necessary to achieve these selfish goals."
That's a villain's story arc, not that of a hero. And later in his post Ace points out that she does *not* repent and try to make amends, a la Xena the Warrior Princess or Angel the vampire. Nope!
Passsssss
That's a villain's story arc, not that of a hero. And later in his post Ace points out that she does *not* repent and try to make amends, a la Xena the Warrior Princess or Angel the vampire. Nope!
Passsssss
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:28 PM (omVj0)
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also while I'm being offensive, what is the deal with all the gay / femme latin men? what happens there? is the moms?
it's weird
it's weird
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (Pv3Rg)
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The Nerdrotic review had me rolling
Posted by: steevy at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (YwEeS)
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What's really awful about Ironheart? Even the trailers can't hide how bad the series, film, whatever, is.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Robert Downey Jr at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (jc0TO)
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Elio was initially portrayed as a queer-coded character, reflecting original director Adrian Molina's identity as an openly gay filmmaker
This is another one of those Chesteron fences.
In the old days we didn't allow openly gay film directors. And the argument was that is was pure bigotry.
Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
This is another one of those Chesteron fences.
In the old days we didn't allow openly gay film directors. And the argument was that is was pure bigotry.
Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (t0Rmr)
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the new season of Tires is pretty good
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (Pv3Rg)
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29 In the old days we didn't allow openly gay film directors. And the argument was that is was pure bigotry.
Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (t0Rmr)
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"Oh, honey."
-James Whale, the Queen of Hollywood
Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (t0Rmr)
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"Oh, honey."
-James Whale, the Queen of Hollywood
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (GBKbO)
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Gay man tries to "queer code" children's movie. I'm pleased this movie bombed.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (lIio7)
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DeadPool vs. Wolverine and Moana 2 both made over a billion. It keeps the beast fed unfortunately.
"When Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and Deadpool v Wolverine stop making billions of dollars in 2024.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (GBKbO)"
"When Inside Out 2, Moana 2, and Deadpool v Wolverine stop making billions of dollars in 2024.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (GBKbO)"
Posted by: Are you sure about this sir? at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (U/7CP)
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I know Downey Jr. is a kept man by Disney.
Oh and fuck Disney for what they are doing to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s greatest creations, the Fantastic Four.
Oh and fuck Disney for what they are doing to Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s greatest creations, the Fantastic Four.
Posted by: Open Channel D at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (gYnrv)
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"You mean your sold your everlasting soul to the Devil?"
"Well, I wasn't usin' it."
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Satan: "You want to sell me your immortal soul? Oh, don't worry, we've had that for decades."
"Well, I wasn't usin' it."
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Satan: "You want to sell me your immortal soul? Oh, don't worry, we've had that for decades."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (omVj0)
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I'm so glad the only movies I watch anymore are on TCM and Svengoolie.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (77rzZ)
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Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (t0Rmr)
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The guy who made "Powder" was of that ilk.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:29 PM (t0Rmr)
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The guy who made "Powder" was of that ilk.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (tT6L1)
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Where did professionalism go?
no offense but Millies halfway get "professionalism" but... .
and younger? forget it. not even the slightest effort
Posted by: Black Orchid
Clearly, I'm a boomer - my best developer by far (30 year old) insisted he didn't have to show up on time for anything. Our SVP disagreed and fired his sorry ass as she felt he was a negative example for the rest of the group. heh
no offense but Millies halfway get "professionalism" but... .
and younger? forget it. not even the slightest effort
Posted by: Black Orchid
Clearly, I'm a boomer - my best developer by far (30 year old) insisted he didn't have to show up on time for anything. Our SVP disagreed and fired his sorry ass as she felt he was a negative example for the rest of the group. heh
Posted by: Tonypete at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (H7X8V)
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24 Ace writes, "But this 'superhero,' 'Riri' Williams, remains absolutely certain in her own entitlement and her unshakable belief that the world owes her fame and wealth and she is justified in committing any crime necessary to achieve these selfish goals."
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I think it is entirely possible the writers think this is normally how one goes through life, and then you die, followed by nothingness. Psychos.
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I think it is entirely possible the writers think this is normally how one goes through life, and then you die, followed by nothingness. Psychos.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (Dv3i1)
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Riri Williams - "Tony Stark was only successful because of his billions."
Jebadiah Stone - "Tony Stark build his suit in a cave! WITH A BUNCH OF SCRAPS!"
Jebadiah Stone - "Tony Stark build his suit in a cave! WITH A BUNCH OF SCRAPS!"
Posted by: Thrawn at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (9Ovst)
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She constantly reminds the audience that she doesn't want to be a hero, has no moral obligation to anyone, and is building her suits and AI "because I can."
It was a pretty constant staple of classic science fiction that ego maniacs creating things not because they will help mankind but just because they could was a bad thing.
It was a pretty constant staple of classic science fiction that ego maniacs creating things not because they will help mankind but just because they could was a bad thing.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (t0Rmr)
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The Mrs convinced me to watch Kpop Demon Hunters with her last weekend.
It was exactly as advertised. An absolutely ridiculous premise that was executed visually very well, follows the plot that you could pretty much predict from the first 5 minutes, and doesn't drag on longer than it can entertain. Not the worst way to spend 90 min.
It was exactly as advertised. An absolutely ridiculous premise that was executed visually very well, follows the plot that you could pretty much predict from the first 5 minutes, and doesn't drag on longer than it can entertain. Not the worst way to spend 90 min.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (B9Prs)
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Clearly, I'm a boomer - my best developer by far (30 year old) insisted he didn't have to show up on time for anything. Our SVP disagreed and fired his sorry ass as she felt he was a negative example for the rest of the group. heh
that story makes me smile!
just frustrated with the state of the working world lately
that story makes me smile!
just frustrated with the state of the working world lately
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (Pv3Rg)
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Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025
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"Oh, honey."
-James Whale, the Queen of Hollywood
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025
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But Whale produced top-notch entertainment -- classics like The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein.
Now that we not only have openly gay film directors but celebrate them the truth comes out that of course a gay director will sexualize a children's movie...because that's what a gay director does.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025
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"Oh, honey."
-James Whale, the Queen of Hollywood
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025
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But Whale produced top-notch entertainment -- classics like The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (omVj0)
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Ironheart is not bad because its woke or has a fruity drag queen. Its not even bad because it is racist as hell against white people.
Its bad because its so horribly written and directed. The main character is utterly without any redeeming or likable qualities. She literally does nothing heroic in the entire show, and does every single thing simply to enrich and benefit herself. She is a literal criminal using her special abilities to steal and extort. She leaves a man to die on purpose. She watches multiple security guards horribly wounded and killed and cares nothing. She literally sells her soul LITERALLY (as in signs a contract) to marvel's version of the devil.
Its not impossible that the writers intended for her to realize her plight and have a redemption arc in the second season of the show but... there won't be another season, that is not how you write a show (the entire season she's evil, not just mistaken, confused, mislead but DELIBERATELY EVIL), and there's no arc here. Its a flat downward ramp to worse and worse.
oh... and it gets worse.
Its bad because its so horribly written and directed. The main character is utterly without any redeeming or likable qualities. She literally does nothing heroic in the entire show, and does every single thing simply to enrich and benefit herself. She is a literal criminal using her special abilities to steal and extort. She leaves a man to die on purpose. She watches multiple security guards horribly wounded and killed and cares nothing. She literally sells her soul LITERALLY (as in signs a contract) to marvel's version of the devil.
Its not impossible that the writers intended for her to realize her plight and have a redemption arc in the second season of the show but... there won't be another season, that is not how you write a show (the entire season she's evil, not just mistaken, confused, mislead but DELIBERATELY EVIL), and there's no arc here. Its a flat downward ramp to worse and worse.
oh... and it gets worse.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (dfIr7)
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But this 'superhero,' 'Riri' Williams, remains absolutely certain in her own entitlement and her unshakable belief that the world owes her fame and wealth and she is justified in committing any crime necessary to achieve these selfish goals.
Are we talking about the character or the writers now?
Are we talking about the character or the writers now?
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (jc0TO)
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The Disney business model is ridiculous. Who are they appealing to? The evidence over the last few years show that people are sick of "the message", yet Disney keeps humping away. They had a hit last year when the distributed Deadpool and Wolverine but the rest was crap. The Disney shareholders are getting hosed and must be brain dead
Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (eBgDF)
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So that's how the show ends. It's supposed to be a cliffhanger. It's not, because they'll never make another Ironheart episode. She ends the show as a murderer damned to hell not just by her callous murder but by literally selling her soul to the devil.
Honestly, it sounds like they have made her the next Thanos...I might watch it if I knew they had relegated her to that supervillain role. Selling her soul to the devil sounds like exactly where she will belong, and what a supervillain would do so he/she could stay on top of their villainy for just that much longer...since they have no faith and no desire to ever repent...
If they really embraced that - "she's an evil b&tch and this was her path to true and utter villainy/depravery" - that's kinda interesting tv, the way that the Joker movie was (and no, I haven't watched Joker 2 where they tried to erase that)...
Honestly, it sounds like they have made her the next Thanos...I might watch it if I knew they had relegated her to that supervillain role. Selling her soul to the devil sounds like exactly where she will belong, and what a supervillain would do so he/she could stay on top of their villainy for just that much longer...since they have no faith and no desire to ever repent...
If they really embraced that - "she's an evil b&tch and this was her path to true and utter villainy/depravery" - that's kinda interesting tv, the way that the Joker movie was (and no, I haven't watched Joker 2 where they tried to erase that)...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (tOcjL)
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Die Mouse die
Posted by: It's me donna at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (VE6XX)
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44 But Whale produced top-notch entertainment -- classics like The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (omVj0)
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He was also pushed out of the system by the 40s despite living until the 60s because of his gayness, so he's not the greatest of examples anyway.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (omVj0)
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He was also pushed out of the system by the 40s despite living until the 60s because of his gayness, so he's not the greatest of examples anyway.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (GBKbO)
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It was a pretty constant staple of classic science fiction that ego maniacs creating things not because they will help mankind but just because they could was a bad thing.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (t0Rmr)
Yeah, and those 'classic science fiction' were written all by straight white men so what do they know
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:31 PM (t0Rmr)
Yeah, and those 'classic science fiction' were written all by straight white men so what do they know
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (B9Prs)
Posted by: Faust at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (XeU6L)
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Elio was initially portrayed as a queer-coded character, reflecting original director Adrian Molina's identity as an openly gay filmmaker
What exactly is the difference between queer and queer-coded? It has about as much utility as the difference between price and price point.
It doesn't make you sound smarter.
What exactly is the difference between queer and queer-coded? It has about as much utility as the difference between price and price point.
It doesn't make you sound smarter.
Posted by: Archimedes at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (Riz8t)
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for other projects, El Eternauta, an adaptation of the Argentine graphic novel of the same name, is on Netflix.
it is about the invasion of Earth which is centered in Argentina. From what I have seen, it is pretty nicely done for an adaptation. It was written during the 50's in the lead up to the violence in the 60's and is considered one of the classic fiction series in Argentina
it is about the invasion of Earth which is centered in Argentina. From what I have seen, it is pretty nicely done for an adaptation. It was written during the 50's in the lead up to the violence in the 60's and is considered one of the classic fiction series in Argentina
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (D7oie)
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Wow; I saw the trailer for Elio. I wouldn’t go see it because I don’t have young kids, but the trailer didnt look that bad.
As far as “Iron heart” I don’t know who that actress is but she’s unattractive, Sacha Baron Cohen has been a leftist bore for years and if I wanted to see something about someone selling their soul to the devil I’d go see “ Dr. Faustus”.
As far as “Iron heart” I don’t know who that actress is but she’s unattractive, Sacha Baron Cohen has been a leftist bore for years and if I wanted to see something about someone selling their soul to the devil I’d go see “ Dr. Faustus”.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (2GCMq)
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (0sNs1)
Posted by: Judas Iscariot at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (XeU6L)
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I'm so glad the only movies I watch anymore are on TCM and Svengoolie.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (77rzZ)
Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:30 PM (77rzZ)
Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (Oy/m2)
Posted by: Some Serpent at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (t0Rmr)
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"Plus: Marvel's New "Superheo" is a Black Teen Genius Girlboss and Sociopathic Criminal Who Literally Sells Her Soul to the Devil"
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (e5NfL)
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oh... and it gets worse.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (dfIr7)
You mentioned writing up a treatment for making it a good story, are you still playing with that?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (dfIr7)
You mentioned writing up a treatment for making it a good story, are you still playing with that?
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (D7oie)
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People sell their souls to Big Penguin all the time.
Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (0sNs1)
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I'm so over Disney's stuff now that I don't even bother watching Critical Drinker's review videos about them any more.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (B9Prs)
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (Pv3Rg)
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Yeah. It's a bad idea.
Posted by: Judas Iscariot at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM
It's a fee, nothing more.
Posted by: Judas Iscariot at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM
It's a fee, nothing more.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (jc0TO)
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What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (e5NfL)
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Mel Gibson's gonna make a Marvel movie?!
(no, he's not, just playin' on how he made Apocalypto which has human sacrifice)
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (e5NfL)
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Mel Gibson's gonna make a Marvel movie?!
(no, he's not, just playin' on how he made Apocalypto which has human sacrifice)
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (GBKbO)
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"You mean your sold your everlasting soul to the Devil?"
"Well, I wasn't usin' it."
There's a surprisingly good Simpson's episode where Bart sells his soul, thinking he's getting money for nothing. But slowly events around him convince Bart he's lost something valuable. When he goes to buy it back, he finds the piece of paper representing his soul has been badly mistreated by its new owner who also finds little to no value in it. In the end he gets his soul back, and Lisa points out that by fighting for his soul, he earned it.
I'm going by memory and it's been a long time, so I may have some details wrong.
"Well, I wasn't usin' it."
There's a surprisingly good Simpson's episode where Bart sells his soul, thinking he's getting money for nothing. But slowly events around him convince Bart he's lost something valuable. When he goes to buy it back, he finds the piece of paper representing his soul has been badly mistreated by its new owner who also finds little to no value in it. In the end he gets his soul back, and Lisa points out that by fighting for his soul, he earned it.
I'm going by memory and it's been a long time, so I may have some details wrong.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (lIio7)
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Didn't Harley Quin (as embodied by Margot Robbie) show at least a shred or two of compassion for somebody -- even if it was only for her fellow "Suicide Squad" members?
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (omVj0)
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Never. Have you heard the amount of fortunes they shake out of the fools that visit their theme parks?
Posted by: Tonypete
Even the theme parks are in trouble. From what I've read, Universal Orlando routinely outdraws EPCOT/Disneyworld, and there are increasing numbers of 'Ghost Town' days at Disneyland. Disney is building a new park in the UAE, but are having to borrow a shit ton of money to do it. The Pirates of the Persian Gulf ride will be lit.
Posted by: Tonypete
Even the theme parks are in trouble. From what I've read, Universal Orlando routinely outdraws EPCOT/Disneyworld, and there are increasing numbers of 'Ghost Town' days at Disneyland. Disney is building a new park in the UAE, but are having to borrow a shit ton of money to do it. The Pirates of the Persian Gulf ride will be lit.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (1tFD7)
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For every Disney/Pixar bomb like "Turning Red", a kids movie literally about young women's menses (ugh), they just need one mega hit like Deadpool 3 to keep them in the game. Alas.
Posted by: Thrawn at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (9Ovst)
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this 'superhero,' 'Riri' Williams
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I hear 'Riri' in the Kim Jong-Il voice in Team America, when say 'really?'
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I hear 'Riri' in the Kim Jong-Il voice in Team America, when say 'really?'
Posted by: Chuck Martel at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (Dv3i1)
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Did she steal Ironman's suit or plans? Nevermind I'm never going to watch it . I just saw the previews,
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (VofaG)
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"Plus: Marvel's New "Superheo" is a Black Teen Genius Girlboss and Sociopathic Criminal Who Literally Sells Her Soul to the Devil"
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
Pfffffft. That's yesterday's news. We're now into autocannibalism.
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
Pfffffft. That's yesterday's news. We're now into autocannibalism.
Posted by: Disney at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (Riz8t)
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What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (e5NfL)
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Considering how many Disney girls have come out of the studio psychologically wrecked, I'd say they already engage in such sacrifice.
Posted by: Mister Scott (Formerly GWS) at July 02, 2025 04:34 PM (e5NfL)
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Considering how many Disney girls have come out of the studio psychologically wrecked, I'd say they already engage in such sacrifice.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM (jc0TO)
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Riri Williams, Ironheart, constantly bitches about how she's being held down and needs money. But she's been handed everything her entire life and upheld and promoted and praised by literally everyone. Tony Stark personally gave her (not MIT, for some reason) a grant to work on tech and she spent the whole time grifting to make money.
She invents several items just out of the blue casually that would be worth hundreds of billions of dollars like a holographic fully aware AI and a force field generator, and doesn't try to sell or market them or present them to any company. She is irrational, contradictory, and the plot makes no sense.
The entire storyline is about this dude who is fixated with getting people to sign contracts, leading a criminal group of odd looking non white folx to extort the rich, forcing them to sign a contract to put them all on the payroll. Putting aside how this would not stand a millisecond in court (coercion negates any contract), how are they gonna pay our criminals WITHOUT HAVING ALL THEIR BANKING AND PERSONAL INFORMATION?
She invents several items just out of the blue casually that would be worth hundreds of billions of dollars like a holographic fully aware AI and a force field generator, and doesn't try to sell or market them or present them to any company. She is irrational, contradictory, and the plot makes no sense.
The entire storyline is about this dude who is fixated with getting people to sign contracts, leading a criminal group of odd looking non white folx to extort the rich, forcing them to sign a contract to put them all on the payroll. Putting aside how this would not stand a millisecond in court (coercion negates any contract), how are they gonna pay our criminals WITHOUT HAVING ALL THEIR BANKING AND PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM (dfIr7)
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Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM (SEFV4)
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>>Again: Where did professionalism go? That is a huge topic that people need to discuss.
I think that a lot of this forms in children. In the past, most kids were a small part of a large family. More siblings and also more cousins, etc. They learned that the world is not all about them.
When families got smaller, the kids became the focus and so they started growing up thinking the world was there to serve them. This also explains why many adults see kids as an accoutrement to their lives and many don't even have kids.
That is one problem, but in concert there is the government stepping in and trying to compensate people for God's choices -- everyone is now a "victim" who needs to be treated special instead a small cog in something much greater than themselves and if htey have a disability or bad luck, well that is their problem.
(I am not saying this too clearly, but there is truth in these words.)
I think that a lot of this forms in children. In the past, most kids were a small part of a large family. More siblings and also more cousins, etc. They learned that the world is not all about them.
When families got smaller, the kids became the focus and so they started growing up thinking the world was there to serve them. This also explains why many adults see kids as an accoutrement to their lives and many don't even have kids.
That is one problem, but in concert there is the government stepping in and trying to compensate people for God's choices -- everyone is now a "victim" who needs to be treated special instead a small cog in something much greater than themselves and if htey have a disability or bad luck, well that is their problem.
(I am not saying this too clearly, but there is truth in these words.)
Posted by: bob (moron incognitus) at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM (+oHZt)
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77 Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM (SEFV4)
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"That small island nation next to Korea. We must go there."
-The Futurians
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM (SEFV4)
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"That small island nation next to Korea. We must go there."
-The Futurians
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:37 PM (GBKbO)
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I'm going by memory and it's been a long time, so I may have some details wrong.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (lIio7)
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That was a pretty good episode. I believe Lisa returned Bart's soul.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:35 PM (lIio7)
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That was a pretty good episode. I believe Lisa returned Bart's soul.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:37 PM (tT6L1)
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77 Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
I think Signs wasn't like that
and The Thing, it landed way up in Antarctica
I think Signs wasn't like that
and The Thing, it landed way up in Antarctica
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:37 PM (Pv3Rg)
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I'm so glad the only movies I watch anymore are on TCM and Svengoolie.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025
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In my case the channels are Grit (Westerns) and Heroes & Icons (Westerns and the Trek iterations). And old B & W films on YooToob.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025
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In my case the channels are Grit (Westerns) and Heroes & Icons (Westerns and the Trek iterations). And old B & W films on YooToob.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:37 PM (omVj0)
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Why is "she" called IronHeart? Because "she" has no heart at all? Is it bound with iron? What?
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 04:38 PM (PMtkd)
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Comic books are inherently goofy in a lot of ways, and MCU often has dumb stuff but this is like an infinitely large black hole of stupid that gets logarithmically dumber the deeper you go. Its an onion with unending layers of stupider. Ironheart is absolutely idiotic.
And to make matters worse, everyone is unattractive in the show. Like, deliberately so. Riri was at least cute in the comics even as she was a reprehensible person but this actress is a Waffle House 5. She looks even uglier in the suit, it emphasizes all her worst features making her look 25 years older. Its like they went out of their way to find every possible way to make this thing suck as hard as possible.
No wonder they sat on it for years and tried to slip it out unnoticed.
And to make matters worse, everyone is unattractive in the show. Like, deliberately so. Riri was at least cute in the comics even as she was a reprehensible person but this actress is a Waffle House 5. She looks even uglier in the suit, it emphasizes all her worst features making her look 25 years older. Its like they went out of their way to find every possible way to make this thing suck as hard as possible.
No wonder they sat on it for years and tried to slip it out unnoticed.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:38 PM (dfIr7)
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Grooming Didley can't DEI fast enough for me. Hopefully you got their classics on DVD.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable a Clear and Present Danger at July 02, 2025 04:38 PM (17s+e)
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Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025
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We see nothing odd about that.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025
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We see nothing odd about that.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:38 PM (omVj0)
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what I wonder is, how do you spent $200 million making a fucking cartoon that should cost about $20k max?
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:39 PM (uWKK8)
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Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM
Contra evidence, Tomorrow War and Edge of Tomorrow.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:36 PM
Contra evidence, Tomorrow War and Edge of Tomorrow.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:39 PM (jc0TO)
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>>77 Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
Eat it world. They came here first.
Eat it world. They came here first.
Posted by: Grover's Mill, NJ at July 02, 2025 04:39 PM (+oHZt)
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Disney needs to remake Flight of the Navigator and not ruin it. But they'll fuck it up. You just know they will.
Disney needs to remake Flight of the Navigator and not ruin it. But they'll fuck it up. You just know they will.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 02, 2025 04:39 PM (IifOV)
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And at the Pixar website, they have a whole page listing all their "diverse" suppliers, those certified by several activist groups. So they are being torn in many different directions. None of them include good storytelling though.
Posted by: PJ at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (RRCAT)
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Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed
What channel is that?
Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed
What channel is that?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (63Dwl)
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tomorrow the last sad remnant of the Sandman Netflix series gets released
Neil you idiot perv
I remember watching American Gods and liking it because Ian McShane is great in this kind of role but then Gaiman had a surprising gay genie sex scene.
I left the room for 10 minutes and they were still going at it.
WTF. One of the characters is a goddess of love and her sex scenes were less explicit and shorter.
Neil you idiot perv
I remember watching American Gods and liking it because Ian McShane is great in this kind of role but then Gaiman had a surprising gay genie sex scene.
I left the room for 10 minutes and they were still going at it.
WTF. One of the characters is a goddess of love and her sex scenes were less explicit and shorter.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (t0Rmr)
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I can't wait to not see these.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (i24o9)
Boy have I got some recommendations for you.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at July 02, 2025 04:24 PM (i24o9)
Boy have I got some recommendations for you.
Posted by: ... at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (VPwHp)
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Riri, huh? I thought we weren't allowed to use that word any more? Isn't it differently abled now?
Posted by: Loudon Wainwright IV at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (ZiUoO)
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New! From Walt Disney Pictures, a story so shocking, so brave, so stunning!
"Assholio...The Saga Begins" starring some unknown colored sexual pervert or another with powers of ass.
You know you want to watch it. Go ahead. You know you wanna.
"Assholio...The Saga Begins" starring some unknown colored sexual pervert or another with powers of ass.
You know you want to watch it. Go ahead. You know you wanna.
Posted by: Hollis P. Wood at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (Mf1Jc)
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The Last Starfighter could do with a reboot.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (jc0TO)
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DIESney groomers really want to die on that hill, don't they.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (ULPxl)
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Skip Elio - even though they took the gay coding out, it's still there, just less prominent (and makes the kid even weirder, childish, and less likeable for his age).
I bought Superman tickets, so I'm hoping WB can redeem superheroes...
I bought Superman tickets, so I'm hoping WB can redeem superheroes...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 02, 2025 04:41 PM (tOcjL)
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Here's a crazy idea. Why don't they make a movie based on a original story?
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:41 PM (Oy/m2)
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I think that "fuck a duck" is going to be my new go-to swear phrase.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (77rzZ)
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97 The Last Starfighter could do with a reboot.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (jc0TO)
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False.
It is perfect as it is and requires no update. Not even to its special effects.
An update would turn it into a 10 episode miniseries that would be deathly boring and full of long speeches about privilege or something.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (jc0TO)
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False.
It is perfect as it is and requires no update. Not even to its special effects.
An update would turn it into a 10 episode miniseries that would be deathly boring and full of long speeches about privilege or something.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (GBKbO)
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When I hear the word "diversity" regarding anything I now think, oh, shit, it's going to be terrible.
You know where I really hate hearing about diversity?
Pilots on my plane.
You know where I really hate hearing about diversity?
Pilots on my plane.
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (PMtkd)
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Is there anyone who works at Disney who is not gay, “transgender” or an LGBT ally?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (2GCMq)
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Sacha Baron Cohen has been a leftist bore for years and if I wanted to see something about someone selling their soul to the devil I’d go see “ Dr. Faustus”.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025
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Or the original version of Bedazzled.
As for Cohen, I don't think I've ever seen any of his vehicles. The only reason I might is if his wife, Isla Fisher, was featured in it.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025
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Or the original version of Bedazzled.
As for Cohen, I don't think I've ever seen any of his vehicles. The only reason I might is if his wife, Isla Fisher, was featured in it.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (omVj0)
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You mentioned writing up a treatment for making it a good story, are you still playing with that?
Oh, I had a story worked up but what's the damned point? There is a lot they could have done with this concept and they just balled it up and used it for a tampon. I can't even explain how disgusted and frustrated I am with the whole thing.
I grew up loving superheroes and comic books, I collected them, I had posters, I wrote and drew my own, I played and ran Champions games, hell I still write supplements for it.
Its like watching your child beat mocked and beaten and tortured without being able to lift a finger. I mean, what the hell, its like they personally hate me and everyone like me.
Oh, I had a story worked up but what's the damned point? There is a lot they could have done with this concept and they just balled it up and used it for a tampon. I can't even explain how disgusted and frustrated I am with the whole thing.
I grew up loving superheroes and comic books, I collected them, I had posters, I wrote and drew my own, I played and ran Champions games, hell I still write supplements for it.
Its like watching your child beat mocked and beaten and tortured without being able to lift a finger. I mean, what the hell, its like they personally hate me and everyone like me.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (dfIr7)
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100 Here's a crazy idea. Why don't they make a movie based on a original story?
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:41 PM (Oy/m2)
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That's Elio.
In fact, Pixar is taking the loss so badly, that they went to Instagram to say, "If you want original stories, show up for 'em."
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:41 PM (Oy/m2)
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That's Elio.
In fact, Pixar is taking the loss so badly, that they went to Instagram to say, "If you want original stories, show up for 'em."
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (GBKbO)
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What channel is that?
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (63Dwl)
Movies! or something like that.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025 04:40 PM (63Dwl)
Movies! or something like that.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (Oy/m2)
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100 Here's a crazy idea. Why don't they make a movie based on a original story?
that's what Elio was
and in fact, Disney employees are on tiktok ripping the audience for not liking it, because "they did what we asked for"
derp
well we meant "a GOOD original story, dumbass solipsistic pervs!"
that's what Elio was
and in fact, Disney employees are on tiktok ripping the audience for not liking it, because "they did what we asked for"
derp
well we meant "a GOOD original story, dumbass solipsistic pervs!"
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (Pv3Rg)
110
I think that "fuck a duck" is going to be my new go-to swear phrase.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Apropos of nothing, what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Apropos of nothing, what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (omVj0)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (63Dwl)
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how do you spent $200 million making a fucking cartoon that should cost about $20k max?
Well redoing a good 60% of it probably doesn't help. Apparently telling a computer to make ugly bean-mouthed crap is expensive these days
Well redoing a good 60% of it probably doesn't help. Apparently telling a computer to make ugly bean-mouthed crap is expensive these days
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (dfIr7)
113
Ironheart looks worse than watching a half hour of MTV.
Posted by: wth at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (UjdFS)
114
>>>Isn’t interesting that whatever country makes the movie, or writes the book the movie is based on, that the alien invaders always land in that country first?
If aliens came to Earth, they would probably land in China, as that is the most populous country.
The Chinese would then eat the aliens, and make poorly-replicated copies of the alien technology which would then be sold by bot accounts on Amazon within weeks.
If aliens came to Earth, they would probably land in China, as that is the most populous country.
The Chinese would then eat the aliens, and make poorly-replicated copies of the alien technology which would then be sold by bot accounts on Amazon within weeks.
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (jGJov)
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Its like watching your child beat mocked and beaten and tortured without being able to lift a finger. I mean, what the hell, its like they personally hate me and everyone like me.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (dfIr7)
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Yeah, no, it's not like they hate you, they literally do hate you.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (dfIr7)
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Yeah, no, it's not like they hate you, they literally do hate you.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (tT6L1)
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Remember, Ironheart was made by Hollywood liberals. This is what they think heroism looks like for blacks.
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (4+fJ0)
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104 Is there anyone who works at Disney who is not gay, “transgender” or an LGBT ally?
nope bc you can't get an art degree anymore and stay a straight person
it's not allowed I don't think
nope bc you can't get an art degree anymore and stay a straight person
it's not allowed I don't think
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (Pv3Rg)
118
I just watched Taken for the second time after only watching it when it came out. I must have been drunk the first time I saw it and really enjoyed it (except for the gravel pit car chase) because it was really stupid on the second go around.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (VofaG)
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If Pixar hadn't made Elio twice over, the $20 million box office opening weekend wouldn't have been as much of a disaster.
But Pete Docter is a terrible executive and let his director waste $150 million on one version of the film that he then completely scrapped.
He's like Kathleen Kennedy, but a dude.
Which is a massive disappointment because he made Monster's Inc., Up, and Inside Out.
But Pete Docter is a terrible executive and let his director waste $150 million on one version of the film that he then completely scrapped.
He's like Kathleen Kennedy, but a dude.
Which is a massive disappointment because he made Monster's Inc., Up, and Inside Out.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:44 PM (GBKbO)
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Watchers in the Woods was the most terrifying Disney Movie I ever saw as a kid. Bette Davis was terrifying.
Watchers in the Woods was the most terrifying Disney Movie I ever saw as a kid. Bette Davis was terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (IifOV)
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what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Its very low.
One of the toughest things to do as an author is to try to say something in an interesting way, hopefully something fresh and memorable. Sometimes it works better than others.
Its very low.
One of the toughest things to do as an author is to try to say something in an interesting way, hopefully something fresh and memorable. Sometimes it works better than others.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (dfIr7)
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If aliens came to Earth, they would probably land in China, as that is the most populous country.
The Chinese would then eat the aliens, and make poorly-replicated copies of the alien technology which would then be sold by bot accounts on Amazon within weeks.
That would make a great movie not gonna lie.
The Chinese would then eat the aliens, and make poorly-replicated copies of the alien technology which would then be sold by bot accounts on Amazon within weeks.
That would make a great movie not gonna lie.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (t0Rmr)
123
She ends the show as a murderer damned to hell not just by her callous murder but by literally selling her soul to the devil.
Yay, minority and female empowerment...?
istr a recent (comic?) storyline in which Harley Quinn showed what a stronk, independent whammen she was by torturing a young boy to death to impress the Joker.
These retards may be unpleasantly surprised...
Yay, minority and female empowerment...?
istr a recent (comic?) storyline in which Harley Quinn showed what a stronk, independent whammen she was by torturing a young boy to death to impress the Joker.
These retards may be unpleasantly surprised...
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (ULPxl)
124
Or the original version of Bedazzled.
As for Cohen, I don't think I've ever seen any of his vehicles. The only reason I might is if his wife, Isla Fisher, was featured in it.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (omVj0)
The original version of Bedazzled is fantastic, much better than you'd think if you've never seen it.
The only Cohen movie I think is worthwhile is Talledega Nights, and that's because Ricky Bobby is just a real guilty pleasure of mine.
As for Cohen, I don't think I've ever seen any of his vehicles. The only reason I might is if his wife, Isla Fisher, was featured in it.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (omVj0)
The original version of Bedazzled is fantastic, much better than you'd think if you've never seen it.
The only Cohen movie I think is worthwhile is Talledega Nights, and that's because Ricky Bobby is just a real guilty pleasure of mine.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (uWKK8)
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well we meant "a GOOD original story, dumbass solipsistic pervs!"
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM
They're taking the feminist phrase the personal is political to its logical end. Everything is political and to push the favored narrative and how dare you guys make fun of it.
well we meant "a GOOD original story, dumbass solipsistic pervs!"
Posted by: Black Orchid at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM
They're taking the feminist phrase the personal is political to its logical end. Everything is political and to push the favored narrative and how dare you guys make fun of it.
Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (BvTfc)
126
Don't worry we will get quality entertainment when Skynet AI takes over
https://youtu.be/5Uf2ERoRB9w?si=1KH2om2HH7LFVwRA
https://youtu.be/5Uf2ERoRB9w?si=1KH2om2HH7LFVwRA
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (Vh9CX)
127
Apropos of nothing, what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (omVj0)
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I wanna say there was a saying which referenced being "lower than a duck" back when. But, hazy memory of a time I only know through film and reading.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (omVj0)
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I wanna say there was a saying which referenced being "lower than a duck" back when. But, hazy memory of a time I only know through film and reading.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (tT6L1)
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124 The original version of Bedazzled is fantastic, much better than you'd think if you've never seen it.
The only Cohen movie I think is worthwhile is Talledega Nights, and that's because Ricky Bobby is just a real guilty pleasure of mine.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (uWKK
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He's more interesting as a supporting performer than a star.
His turn in Sweeney Todd is quite good.
The only Cohen movie I think is worthwhile is Talledega Nights, and that's because Ricky Bobby is just a real guilty pleasure of mine.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (uWKK
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He's more interesting as a supporting performer than a star.
His turn in Sweeney Todd is quite good.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (GBKbO)
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In the first Thing movie, the UFO crashed in the arctic! But yes, that’s a variation where the invasion is isolated, and maybe you can contain it! It worked in the first Thing movie, but failed in the second. I think the second Thing movie was closer to John W. Campbell’s original short story from 1938!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (SEFV4)
130
I think that "fuck a duck" is going to be my new go-to swear phrase.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM
You have my full support.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM
You have my full support.
Posted by: Moroccan Donkey at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (0sNs1)
131
Remember, Ironheart was made by Hollywood liberals. This is what they think heroism looks like for blacks.
Every single person involved in making this show is black. They aren't just making something for blacks that is horribly stereotypical, it IS by blacks.
Every single person involved in making this show is black. They aren't just making something for blacks that is horribly stereotypical, it IS by blacks.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (dfIr7)
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Bette Davis was terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (IifOV)
Well, her eyes are terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM (IifOV)
Well, her eyes are terrifying.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (Oy/m2)
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>>>What exactly is the difference between queer and queer-coded? It has about as much utility as the difference between price and price point.
queer-coded means "gay, but not flaming gay enough to tip off parents that maybe this gay propaganda isn't appropriate for their children"
it's been a thing in kids entertainment for awhile unfortunately
queer-coded means "gay, but not flaming gay enough to tip off parents that maybe this gay propaganda isn't appropriate for their children"
it's been a thing in kids entertainment for awhile unfortunately
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (jGJov)
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Posted by: Zombie John Christopher
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I'd like a complete Tripods, sir.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025
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Triffids? That was that Wyndham chap, I'm afraid. Nothing to do with me. So sorry.
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I'd like a complete Tripods, sir.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025
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Triffids? That was that Wyndham chap, I'm afraid. Nothing to do with me. So sorry.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (omVj0)
135
The best alien invasion movie I've seen is Captive State with John Goodman. Really good plot.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (VofaG)
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Ironheart is yet one more example (as if we needed one) that the writers in Hollywood have no clue what true heroism means.
They are so insulated in their bubble of narcissistic assholes that they think anyone who is especially strong in that area is a hero worthy of admiration and respect.
They don't get it. They never will.
They are so insulated in their bubble of narcissistic assholes that they think anyone who is especially strong in that area is a hero worthy of admiration and respect.
They don't get it. They never will.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (7fElN)
137
Apropos of nothing, what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham
According to my wife the uber-Chandler fan, it's means that the balance is getting really low.
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham
According to my wife the uber-Chandler fan, it's means that the balance is getting really low.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (77rzZ)
138
Minor complaint but I was disappointed by woke Nautilus which I was hoping would be just a fun steampunk fantasy adventure. Then I saw there is a new The Mysterious Island and it's much the same.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (L/fGl)
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82 I'm so glad the only movies I watch anymore are on TCM and Svengoolie.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025
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In my case the channels are Grit (Westerns) and Heroes & Icons (Westerns and the Trek iterations). And old B & W films on YooToob.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
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Also Internet Archive has a vast selection.
--
Moving on - looking at a different abode and all the troubles associated w/moving.
However, trusted radio source said that if Trump's plan continues this time next year (can't quote) the housing market shall have doubled. Doubled, Wolfus. And every thing else in concert.
- said it with the sounds of 'everything's coming up roses' playing in his ear.
That's all I got. Tried to find it on the podcast for complete but couldn't.
Trump is turning the country around so where's the reason to deny his statements?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Same here except I don't have TCM but a channel that shows old b&w movies.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025
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In my case the channels are Grit (Westerns) and Heroes & Icons (Westerns and the Trek iterations). And old B & W films on YooToob.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere
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Also Internet Archive has a vast selection.
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Moving on - looking at a different abode and all the troubles associated w/moving.
However, trusted radio source said that if Trump's plan continues this time next year (can't quote) the housing market shall have doubled. Doubled, Wolfus. And every thing else in concert.
- said it with the sounds of 'everything's coming up roses' playing in his ear.
That's all I got. Tried to find it on the podcast for complete but couldn't.
Trump is turning the country around so where's the reason to deny his statements?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (K91ZZ)
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Is there anyone who works at Disney who is not gay, “transgender” or an LGBT ally?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Not for long.
Is there anyone who works at Disney who is not gay, “transgender” or an LGBT ally?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke
Not for long.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (63Dwl)
141
Skyline was not a great SF movie, but the FX were fine and it cost $10-20M to make.
Now with Bidenflation is would be something like 2X that, but there is no reason that making even an SF blockbuster should cost more then $50M.
Now with Bidenflation is would be something like 2X that, but there is no reason that making even an SF blockbuster should cost more then $50M.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (t0Rmr)
142
Harley Quinn showed what a stronk, independent whammen she was by torturing a young boy to death to impress the Joker.
Her most recent special is all about her having gas and farting. I am not making this up.
Her most recent special is all about her having gas and farting. I am not making this up.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (dfIr7)
143
The only Cohen movie I think is worthwhile is Talledega Nights, and that's because Ricky Bobby is just a real guilty pleasure of mine.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM
If we wanted us some wussies we would have named them Dr Quinn Medicine Woman.
The only Cohen movie I think is worthwhile is Talledega Nights, and that's because Ricky Bobby is just a real guilty pleasure of mine.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:45 PM
If we wanted us some wussies we would have named them Dr Quinn Medicine Woman.
Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (BvTfc)
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (D7oie)
145
In the first Thing movie, the UFO crashed in the arctic! But yes, that’s a variation where the invasion is isolated, and maybe you can contain it! It worked in the first Thing movie, but failed in the second. I think the second Thing movie was closer to John W. Campbell’s original short story from 1938!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025
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The second film closely followed the "Who Goes There?" novella. The first featured an intelligent vegetable from Outer Space.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025
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The second film closely followed the "Who Goes There?" novella. The first featured an intelligent vegetable from Outer Space.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (omVj0)
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132 Bette Davis was terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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Never liked her. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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Never liked her. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (K91ZZ)
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I hope in the future, when the character is completely discredited that Marvel sells off the rights to the Ironheart character cheap, just so someone can have step out onto the road in the first 30 seconds and get run over by a semi.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (uWKK8)
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When you're spending over $200 million of other people's money, you don't get to tell "your story,"
There's a bunch of internet stories trending about how Gen Z is resisting "stupid" work policies, like dressing professionally, being at the office on time, etc. Basically it comes down to Gen Z thinking that getting a degree means that they're in charge, and Boomers/Gen X needs to just shut up and obey.
Pink slips given out for cause should be pretty funny.
When you're spending over $200 million of other people's money, you don't get to tell "your story,"
There's a bunch of internet stories trending about how Gen Z is resisting "stupid" work policies, like dressing professionally, being at the office on time, etc. Basically it comes down to Gen Z thinking that getting a degree means that they're in charge, and Boomers/Gen X needs to just shut up and obey.
Pink slips given out for cause should be pretty funny.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (y9nCu)
149
What exactly is the difference between queer and queer-coded? It has about as much utility as the difference between price and price point.
queer-coded means "gay, but not flaming gay enough to tip off parents that maybe this gay propaganda isn't appropriate for their children"
it's been a thing in kids entertainment for awhile unfortunately
Posted by: brak
Which one described Mr. Humphreys in Are You Being Served?"
queer-coded means "gay, but not flaming gay enough to tip off parents that maybe this gay propaganda isn't appropriate for their children"
it's been a thing in kids entertainment for awhile unfortunately
Posted by: brak
Which one described Mr. Humphreys in Are You Being Served?"
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (77rzZ)
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> I think that "fuck a duck" is going to be my new go-to swear phrase.
George Kennedy appreciates your devotion to the phrase.
https://youtu.be/UjIDrWn0DQ4
George Kennedy appreciates your devotion to the phrase.
https://youtu.be/UjIDrWn0DQ4
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (lIio7)
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Don't worry we will get quality entertainment when Skynet AI takes over
The bad news is we are clearly getting skynet.
The goodish news is rather then exterminating mankind it will force us to watch AI generated pharma ads of fat, black, and gay people dancing all day.
The bad news is we are clearly getting skynet.
The goodish news is rather then exterminating mankind it will force us to watch AI generated pharma ads of fat, black, and gay people dancing all day.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (t0Rmr)
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Apropos of nothing, what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (omVj0)
duck egg = zero
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham at July 02, 2025 04:43 PM (omVj0)
duck egg = zero
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (D7oie)
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"gay coded" is also a way for terminally online gays to try to "claim" pop culture characters for themselves
"Velma" was gay coded in Scooby Doo for example because she looked vaguely lesbian, so lesbians like Scooby Doo
"Velma" was gay coded in Scooby Doo for example because she looked vaguely lesbian, so lesbians like Scooby Doo
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (jGJov)
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Which one described Mr. Humphreys in Are You Being Served?"
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM
Flaming.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM
Flaming.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (jc0TO)
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101 I think that "fuck a duck" is going to be my new go-to swear phrase.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (77rzZ)
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You're welcome.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM (77rzZ)
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You're welcome.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (GBKbO)
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Remember when Kathleen Kennedy was wearing that stupid shirt, "The future is female?"
What a gross expression.
What a gross expression.
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (PMtkd)
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How was this garbage allowed into the pipeline even three years ago? It was evident then that audiences were rejecting it.
I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
How was this garbage allowed into the pipeline even three years ago? It was evident then that audiences were rejecting it.
I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (egH3D)
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The Disneyland ride will be lit!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (exwDm)
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142 Harley Quinn showed what a stronk, independent whammen she was by torturing a young boy to death to impress the Joker.
Her most recent special is all about her having gas and farting. I am not making this up.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
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Why do yall watch that trash?
Her most recent special is all about her having gas and farting. I am not making this up.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor
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Why do yall watch that trash?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (K91ZZ)
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Apropos of nothing, what did Raymond Chandler mean when he had Philip Marlowe say that his "bank balance was still trying to crawl under a duck"?
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham
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According to my wife the uber-Chandler fan, it's means that the balance is getting really low.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Yes, but it's an odd (though funny) image. Maybe Chandler had some idea of likening Marlowe's bank account to a "nest egg."
Posted by: Zombie John Christopher & John Wyndham
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According to my wife the uber-Chandler fan, it's means that the balance is getting really low.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025
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Yes, but it's an odd (though funny) image. Maybe Chandler had some idea of likening Marlowe's bank account to a "nest egg."
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (omVj0)
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duck egg = zero
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (D7oie)
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Perchance might you be thinking of the "goose egg?"
duck egg = zero
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (D7oie)
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Perchance might you be thinking of the "goose egg?"
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (tT6L1)
162
Pluto TV has a lot of movies available for free.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (Oy/m2)
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Remember when Kathleen Kennedy was wearing that stupid shirt, "The future is female?"
What a gross expression.
Posted by: Seems Legit
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I think it was "The Force is female," but same point.
Remember when Kathleen Kennedy was wearing that stupid shirt, "The future is female?"
What a gross expression.
Posted by: Seems Legit
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I think it was "The Force is female," but same point.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (egH3D)
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None of the Donk stunts are working.
Andi Shae Napier@AndiNapier
The Democratic Doctors Caucus is holding a press gaggle in front of Speaker Johnson’s office, calling on fellow members to show “John McCain level courage” and vote against the budget bill
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This is what indifference looks like.
https://is.gd/W311Co
Andi Shae Napier@AndiNapier
The Democratic Doctors Caucus is holding a press gaggle in front of Speaker Johnson’s office, calling on fellow members to show “John McCain level courage” and vote against the budget bill
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This is what indifference looks like.
https://is.gd/W311Co
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (L/fGl)
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157
How was this garbage allowed into the pipeline even three years ago? It was evident then that audiences were rejecting it.
I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (egH3D)
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Pete Docter was promoted to Chief Creative Officer because he's a pushover who will do whatever his underlings demand of him.
How was this garbage allowed into the pipeline even three years ago? It was evident then that audiences were rejecting it.
I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (egH3D)
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Pete Docter was promoted to Chief Creative Officer because he's a pushover who will do whatever his underlings demand of him.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (GBKbO)
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Isn't Disney going to build a new park in the US?
I think I read that, but I could possibly have been drunk, lol.
Isn't Disney going to build a new park in the US?
I think I read that, but I could possibly have been drunk, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (3ek7K)
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Bette Davis was terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone
Bette Davis was terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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Never liked her. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was.
Posted by: Braenyard
Really? She had a bunch of husbands, one of which she may have murdered.
I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Frank Barone
Bette Davis was terrifying.
Posted by: Frank Barone
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Never liked her. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was.
Posted by: Braenyard
Really? She had a bunch of husbands, one of which she may have murdered.
I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (77rzZ)
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I think that "fuck a duck" is going to be my new go-to swear phrase.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM
Hah. Long ago I was in a grocery store when I came upon a father and is 5 year old or so son telling his father that his sister Sally said a very bad thing . The father looked at I assume about 3 year old Sally and asked her what she said and with the biggest smile on her face said ' Fuck a Duck' .
I couldn't help but laugh and the father did a good job of not laughing as he scolded her not to say that again.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:42 PM
Hah. Long ago I was in a grocery store when I came upon a father and is 5 year old or so son telling his father that his sister Sally said a very bad thing . The father looked at I assume about 3 year old Sally and asked her what she said and with the biggest smile on her face said ' Fuck a Duck' .
I couldn't help but laugh and the father did a good job of not laughing as he scolded her not to say that again.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (VofaG)
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Word came last week that they'd FINALLY cracked the Blade movie.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
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queer-coded means "gay, but not flaming gay enough to tip off parents that maybe this gay propaganda isn't appropriate for their children"
it's been a thing in kids entertainment for awhile unfortunately
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (jGJov)
It also serves to break down healthy male friendships by asserting that all affection is proper to the realm of romance by labelling examples of such as "queer coded."
queer-coded means "gay, but not flaming gay enough to tip off parents that maybe this gay propaganda isn't appropriate for their children"
it's been a thing in kids entertainment for awhile unfortunately
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (jGJov)
It also serves to break down healthy male friendships by asserting that all affection is proper to the realm of romance by labelling examples of such as "queer coded."
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (B9Prs)
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Ironheart is yet one more example (as if we needed one) that the writers in Hollywood have no clue what true heroism means.
In this case I don't think they even put a single brain cell toward heroism or not heroism, they just sat around and thought "what would I do if I was like really smart and could make a suit of armor? YASSS SLAY KWEEN!!"
In this case I don't think they even put a single brain cell toward heroism or not heroism, they just sat around and thought "what would I do if I was like really smart and could make a suit of armor? YASSS SLAY KWEEN!!"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (dfIr7)
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166
Isn't Disney going to build a new park in the US?
I think I read that, but I could possibly have been drunk, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (3ek7K)
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They're revamping part of Magic Kingdom in Orlando to try and counter Epic Universe, Universal's new park.
Isn't Disney going to build a new park in the US?
I think I read that, but I could possibly have been drunk, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (3ek7K)
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They're revamping part of Magic Kingdom in Orlando to try and counter Epic Universe, Universal's new park.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (GBKbO)
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>>> 142
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Her most recent special is all about her having gas and farting. I am not making this up.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (dfIr7)
*facepalm*
Nothing says GRRRL POWER like farts.
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Her most recent special is all about her having gas and farting. I am not making this up.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (dfIr7)
*facepalm*
Nothing says GRRRL POWER like farts.
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (ULPxl)
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157
How was this garbage allowed into the pipeline even three years ago? It was evident then that audiences were rejecting it.
I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Only reason to know is to keep the kids from it.
How was this garbage allowed into the pipeline even three years ago? It was evident then that audiences were rejecting it.
I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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Only reason to know is to keep the kids from it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (K91ZZ)
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I agree about the original Bedazzled, but Raquel Welch’s role was just typecasting!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (SEFV4)
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Elio loves elotes, and eggplant
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (NtVYv)
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There's a bunch of internet stories trending about how Gen Z is resisting "stupid" work policies, like dressing professionally, being at the office on time, etc. Basically it comes down to Gen Z thinking that getting a degree means that they're in charge, and Boomers/Gen X needs to just shut up and obey.
Pink slips given out for cause should be pretty funny.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (y9nCu)
Wrong Gen...Gen Z is actually trying to return to being a pro if anyone will hire them after the millenials...gen z is 13-27 right now...
Pink slips given out for cause should be pretty funny.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 04:48 PM (y9nCu)
Wrong Gen...Gen Z is actually trying to return to being a pro if anyone will hire them after the millenials...gen z is 13-27 right now...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (tOcjL)
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169 Word came last week that they'd FINALLY cracked the Blade movie.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
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Probably not.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
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Probably not.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (GBKbO)
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156 Remember when Kathleen Kennedy was wearing that stupid shirt, "The future is female?"
What a gross expression.
Posted by: Seems Legit
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And her future is being known as a hack who killed Star Wars AND Indiana Jones franchises because of her internal loathing for males.
Disney should claw back every single penny they paid to that sour old bitch for doing that. She cost them billions.
What a gross expression.
Posted by: Seems Legit
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And her future is being known as a hack who killed Star Wars AND Indiana Jones franchises because of her internal loathing for males.
Disney should claw back every single penny they paid to that sour old bitch for doing that. She cost them billions.
Posted by: whig at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (ctrM5)
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Speaking of vile idiocy
@GeekTyrant 7h
Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise
@GeekTyrant 7h
Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (mlg/3)
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This is what indifference looks like.
https://is.gd/W311Co
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (L/fGl)
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Appears a few people have figured out "white coat /= doctor."
https://is.gd/W311Co
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (L/fGl)
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Appears a few people have figured out "white coat /= doctor."
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (tT6L1)
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (L/fGl)
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I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM
NO WIRE HANGARS!!!
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM
NO WIRE HANGARS!!!
Posted by: Frank Barone at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (IifOV)
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Elio is worse than the gay stuff anyway. Having listened to a discussion about it on Critical Drinker's Open Bar last week (with Chris Gore, among others), Elio is mistaken for Earth's leader and is taken by them to the "Commieverse", where everyone shares everything. I don't remember if the exact name was "Commieverse" or "Commiesphere" or whatever, but the name made it clear that this was Zohran Mamdani propaganda.
Posted by: the lower depths at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (+b4rY)
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As far as I can tell from watching Disparu's scathing commentary on the first three episodes of Ironheart, her "plan" is to 1) steal a bunch of money so that she can finish her suit and 2) show the world that she's a better engineer than Tony Stark.
Neither of those two motivations come anywhere near to heroism.
In fact, they are textbook motivations for supervillains. The irony is lost on the creators of this dreck.
Neither of those two motivations come anywhere near to heroism.
In fact, they are textbook motivations for supervillains. The irony is lost on the creators of this dreck.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (7fElN)
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180 Speaking of vile idiocy
@GeekTyrant 7h
Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (mlg/3)
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From what I've read, it's a quiet effort that's several years in the future from production.
They're trying to create space with Dial of Destiny before they do the reboot.
@GeekTyrant 7h
Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 02, 2025 04:52 PM (mlg/3)
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From what I've read, it's a quiet effort that's several years in the future from production.
They're trying to create space with Dial of Destiny before they do the reboot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (GBKbO)
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
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Probably not.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Joining Abe Lincoln via time machine to do a little vampire hunting?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
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Probably not.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
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Joining Abe Lincoln via time machine to do a little vampire hunting?
Posted by: whig at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (ctrM5)
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
No. Of course not. It will be nothing like the immensely amusing originals, and will fail without a trace.
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
No. Of course not. It will be nothing like the immensely amusing originals, and will fail without a trace.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (L5An7)
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
"What? OK you lost me, what? That's too confusing and difficult to work out. How can we make a movie about that??"
--Disney
"What? OK you lost me, what? That's too confusing and difficult to work out. How can we make a movie about that??"
--Disney
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (dfIr7)
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I love the scene of a tiny black woman hammering a high tech plate of metal. That's fucking genius, yo!
Cinema's finest!
Cinema's finest!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (a/G0f)
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I suppose if you had the story you could find an illustrator and put out your own. You would have to find a new metal or vital organ to name it after of course, but I think there may be enough need for a decent story in the world to make a go of it.
(Copper liver is probably out, as is Titanium Spleen. I hold a hope that Invar Isles of Langerham could be worked into something useful)
Actually, Invar Soul would be a decent concept name.
(Copper liver is probably out, as is Titanium Spleen. I hold a hope that Invar Isles of Langerham could be worked into something useful)
Actually, Invar Soul would be a decent concept name.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (D7oie)
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I wonder what's entering the pipeline now.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (egH3D)
Phrasing ?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 04:49 PM (egH3D)
Phrasing ?
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (NtVYv)
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So that's how the show ends. It's supposed to be a cliffhanger. It's not, because they'll never make another Ironheart episode. She ends the show as a murderer damned to hell not just by her callous murder but by literally selling her soul to the devil.
Yay, minority and female empowerment...?
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Meh...don't care anymore....makes sure there are cold beers in the fridge and goes to find hiking stuff.....
Yay, minority and female empowerment...?
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Meh...don't care anymore....makes sure there are cold beers in the fridge and goes to find hiking stuff.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (QGaXH)
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188 Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
No. Of course not. It will be nothing like the immensely amusing originals, and will fail without a trace.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (L5An7)
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"Shut up, Blade! I need to tell you about your privilege!"
-skinny white girl
Posted by: Darth Randall at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (4+fJ0)
No. Of course not. It will be nothing like the immensely amusing originals, and will fail without a trace.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (L5An7)
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"Shut up, Blade! I need to tell you about your privilege!"
-skinny white girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (GBKbO)
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Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise
Let me guess its going to be female, gay, and lame.
You could sort of do a movie series around someone like Rachel Weisz's character from The Mummy, but you'd have to have her have a male associate to handle combat and the like...
Let me guess its going to be female, gay, and lame.
You could sort of do a movie series around someone like Rachel Weisz's character from The Mummy, but you'd have to have her have a male associate to handle combat and the like...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (t0Rmr)
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If done faithfully, I'd love a live-action version of The Black Cauldron. Of course the whole book series would be great (barring the studio interference that doomed The Hobbit), since The Black Cauldron was the second book in a five book series.
Of course, Hollywood never finished the live action Chronicles of Narnia because the bad guys in later novels resembled Muslims.
Of course, Hollywood never finished the live action Chronicles of Narnia because the bad guys in later novels resembled Muslims.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (1tFD7)
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Really? She had a bunch of husbands, one of which she may have murdered.
I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Bulg
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Couldn't stand her either. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was. Both of them make my skin crawl. Just the thought.
I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Bulg
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Couldn't stand her either. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was. Both of them make my skin crawl. Just the thought.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (K91ZZ)
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I remember watching American Gods and liking it because Ian McShane is great in this kind of role but then Gaiman had a surprising gay genie sex scene.
I left the room for 10 minutes and they were still going at it.
WTF. One of the characters is a goddess of love and her sex scenes were less explicit and shorter.
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Love is Love, but is isn't quite Gay Genie Love
I left the room for 10 minutes and they were still going at it.
WTF. One of the characters is a goddess of love and her sex scenes were less explicit and shorter.
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Love is Love, but is isn't quite Gay Genie Love
Posted by: The Message at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (Dv3i1)
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I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM
Joan Crawford is famous for the Joan Crawford stare.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM
Joan Crawford is famous for the Joan Crawford stare.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (Oy/m2)
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Bette Davis used to take the soldiers, sailors and marines home from the USO cantina she worked at every night (not all at once!). She was verifiably heterosexual and a cougar!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (SEFV4)
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In this case I don't think they even put a single brain cell toward heroism or not heroism, they just sat around and thought "what would I do if I was like really smart and could make a suit of armor? YASSS SLAY KWEEN!!"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (dfIr7)
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Yep. Not one of those writers has ever read heroic fantasy or science fiction. Every single element of that show is a plot point to advance their agenda.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (dfIr7)
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Yep. Not one of those writers has ever read heroic fantasy or science fiction. Every single element of that show is a plot point to advance their agenda.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (7fElN)
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I love the scene of a tiny black woman hammering a high tech plate of metal. That's fucking genius, yo!
Cinema's finest!
Steel isn't strong, boy. Flesh is stronger.
Cinema's finest!
Steel isn't strong, boy. Flesh is stronger.
Posted by: Words of wisdom from Thulsa Doom at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (t0Rmr)
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I love the scene of a tiny black woman hammering a high tech plate of metal. That's fucking genius, yo!
Cinema's finest!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (a/G0f)
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Yer saying hammering on the equivalent of Iconel might not deform quite as shown on the big screen?
Cinema's finest!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (a/G0f)
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Yer saying hammering on the equivalent of Iconel might not deform quite as shown on the big screen?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (tT6L1)
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In case you think I am exaggerating or kidding about Harley (SFW, on Amazon)
https://tinyurl.com/fartacular
https://tinyurl.com/fartacular
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (dfIr7)
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (jGJov)
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In the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, they find Blade in "The Void", the place at the end of time where all of the forgotten heroes and elements of forgotten timelines are sent to die.
As they enter, one of the first things they see is a big, half buried, 20th Century Fox logo.
As they enter, one of the first things they see is a big, half buried, 20th Century Fox logo.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (uWKK8)
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You're welcome.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Please thank Dolley for me. Tell her the old, weird guy appreciates the addition to his vocabulary.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison
Please thank Dolley for me. Tell her the old, weird guy appreciates the addition to his vocabulary.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (77rzZ)
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Speaking of The Blade...
Word came last week that they'd FINALLY cracked the Blade movie.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (GBKbO)
Blade's a Vampire Killer, right? We have that plot already since Mary Shelly.
Word came last week that they'd FINALLY cracked the Blade movie.
Not written a script, just finally cracked the concept.
6 years after it was announced.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:25 PM (GBKbO)
Blade's a Vampire Killer, right? We have that plot already since Mary Shelly.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (8avO+)
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Doctor Octopus is more of a hero that Iron Heart. At least he started out wanting to do good.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (jc0TO)
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> I don't remember if the exact name was "Commieverse" or "Commiesphere" or whatever, but the name made it clear that this was Zohran Mamdani propaganda.
I believe it's "Communiverse." But yeah, basically Commieverse.
I believe it's "Communiverse." But yeah, basically Commieverse.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (lIio7)
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Coogler that was the EP for the marvel bomb is a notorious, white hating racist
Posted by: Maroon at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (v95o2)
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Deisney went down the shitter about 40 years ago.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (l9cXI)
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They bashed Jerry Farwell when he pointed out the Teletubbies.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (VofaG)
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One thing you have to realize about Chandler was that he was very tied into then-current language and tropes. It was something that worked very good in the pulps to give more gritty reality to it, and it was also something that Hammett did.
The downside is that the past is a different language today. A lot of what was taken as current then is impenetrable now, without enough understanding of the time.
The downside is that the past is a different language today. A lot of what was taken as current then is impenetrable now, without enough understanding of the time.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (D7oie)
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135 The best alien invasion movie I've seen is Captive State with John Goodman. Really good plot.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (VofaG)
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I just watched the trailer. I had never heard of it, but it looks good.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (VofaG)
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I just watched the trailer. I had never heard of it, but it looks good.
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (PMtkd)
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Bette Davis used to take the soldiers, sailors and marines home from the USO cantina she worked at every night (not all at once!). She was verifiably heterosexual and a cougar!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (SEFV4)
She'll let you take her home
It whets her appetite
She'll lay you on a throne
She got Bette Davis eyes
She'll take a tumble on you
Roll you like you were dice
Until you come out blue
She's got Bette Davis eyes
Bette Davis used to take the soldiers, sailors and marines home from the USO cantina she worked at every night (not all at once!). She was verifiably heterosexual and a cougar!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (SEFV4)
She'll let you take her home
It whets her appetite
She'll lay you on a throne
She got Bette Davis eyes
She'll take a tumble on you
Roll you like you were dice
Until you come out blue
She's got Bette Davis eyes
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (NtVYv)
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (jGJov)
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"Shut up, Blade! I need to tell you about your privilege!"
-skinny white girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (GBKbO)
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If Blade listens for 10 seconds then takes her head off, I predict cinematic gold.
-skinny white girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (GBKbO)
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If Blade listens for 10 seconds then takes her head off, I predict cinematic gold.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (tT6L1)
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218 "Shut up, Blade! I need to tell you about your privilege!"
-skinny white girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (GBKbO)
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If Blade listens for 10 seconds then takes her head off, I predict cinematic gold.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (tT6L1)
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"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say."
-Blade
-skinny white girl
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (GBKbO)
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If Blade listens for 10 seconds then takes her head off, I predict cinematic gold.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (tT6L1)
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"If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say."
-Blade
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (GBKbO)
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Just tie Blade into the inevitable "Twilight" reboot
In the comics does he kill werewolves as well?
In the comics does he kill werewolves as well?
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (t0Rmr)
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>>> 217 Just tie Blade into the inevitable "Twilight" reboot
$$$$
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (jGJov)
LOL
"... and then Buffy staked Edward. The End."
$$$$
Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (jGJov)
LOL
"... and then Buffy staked Edward. The End."
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 04:57 PM (ULPxl)
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In the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, they find Blade in "The Void", the place at the end of time where all of the forgotten heroes and elements of forgotten timelines are sent to die.
The scene where he walks out, every single theater I saw footage of utterly erupted in cheering and joy.
"There's only one Blade. There's only ever going to BE one Blade."
Wesley Snipes is cooler blowing his nose than any star in the last 30 years.
The scene where he walks out, every single theater I saw footage of utterly erupted in cheering and joy.
"There's only one Blade. There's only ever going to BE one Blade."
Wesley Snipes is cooler blowing his nose than any star in the last 30 years.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (dfIr7)
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Spending $200 million on a bomb that could have been made for $20k means that Disney's "talent" got paid, but investors, cinemas and audiences lost.
Well, it's a write off. They just write it off, Jerry.
Well, it's a write off. They just write it off, Jerry.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (wBaIH)
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Disney Reportedly Planning Full Reboot of the INDIANA JONES Franchise
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Indiana Jones, Xe Xir, and the Rainbow of Enlightenment?
Posted by: weft cut-loop
Indiana Jones, Xe Xir, and the Rainbow of Enlightenment?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (L/fGl)
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Remember when the left used to have creativity?
Like, was that ever really them, or was it just them coasting off of, as they would call them, "old white men" who were the actual creative genius behind the scenes?
They used to have juice, punch, pizzazz, pop culture relevance.
Now?
They're dropping f-bombs to fake authenticity and coining lame-ass come-backs like "Big Ugly Bill."
Sick burn, fag. Your mom probably wrote that for you.
Like, was that ever really them, or was it just them coasting off of, as they would call them, "old white men" who were the actual creative genius behind the scenes?
They used to have juice, punch, pizzazz, pop culture relevance.
Now?
They're dropping f-bombs to fake authenticity and coining lame-ass come-backs like "Big Ugly Bill."
Sick burn, fag. Your mom probably wrote that for you.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (CBWwv)
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Wrong Gen...Gen Z is actually trying to return to being a pro if anyone will hire them after the millenials...gen z is 13-27 right now...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (tOcjL)
Gen Whatever. That whole Gen system is homo anyway.
Wrong Gen...Gen Z is actually trying to return to being a pro if anyone will hire them after the millenials...gen z is 13-27 right now...
Posted by: Nova Local at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (tOcjL)
Gen Whatever. That whole Gen system is homo anyway.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (y9nCu)
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222 The scene where he walks out, every single theater I saw footage of utterly erupted in cheering and joy.
"There's only one Blade. There's only ever going to BE one Blade."
Wesley Snipes is cooler blowing his nose than any star in the last 30 years.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (dfIr7)
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"Yay! I know that thing! I know that thing! Yay!"
-modern entertainment
"There's only one Blade. There's only ever going to BE one Blade."
Wesley Snipes is cooler blowing his nose than any star in the last 30 years.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (dfIr7)
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"Yay! I know that thing! I know that thing! Yay!"
-modern entertainment
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, reflecting on change and permanence with Ozu at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (GBKbO)
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"I love the scene of a tiny black woman hammering a high tech plate of metal. That's fucking genius, yo!
Cinema's finest!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (a/G0f)
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Yer saying hammering on the equivalent of Iconel might not deform quite as shown on the big screen?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing"
You gotta get it to an orange heat.
Cinema's finest!
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 04:53 PM (a/G0f)
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Yer saying hammering on the equivalent of Iconel might not deform quite as shown on the big screen?
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing"
You gotta get it to an orange heat.
Posted by: Forged in Farce at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (vFG9F)
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Isn't Disney going to build a new park in the US?
I think I read that, but I could possibly have been drunk, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (3ek7K)
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They're revamping part of Magic Kingdom in Orlando to try and counter Epic Universe, Universal's new park.
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Iger is running out of runway and Disney's P/E ratio is still too high for a mature infotainment conglomerate beginning to show signs of severe wear at 25 or so. The downside is more likely than upside for Disney until they disaggregate.
Conglomerates always suck in the long run for shareholders and end up have to spin off dying properties sooner or later to slim down. Iger delaying that means that when the divestiture occurs, billions more by stockholders will be lost.
Isn't Disney going to build a new park in the US?
I think I read that, but I could possibly have been drunk, lol.
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (3ek7K)
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They're revamping part of Magic Kingdom in Orlando to try and counter Epic Universe, Universal's new park.
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Iger is running out of runway and Disney's P/E ratio is still too high for a mature infotainment conglomerate beginning to show signs of severe wear at 25 or so. The downside is more likely than upside for Disney until they disaggregate.
Conglomerates always suck in the long run for shareholders and end up have to spin off dying properties sooner or later to slim down. Iger delaying that means that when the divestiture occurs, billions more by stockholders will be lost.
Posted by: whig at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (ctrM5)
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Ghost Rider sold his soul to the devil to try and save his father's life. People have sold their sole to the devil for what they thought was altruism.
Posted by: anonymouse at July 02, 2025 04:59 PM (RqMDa)
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210 > I don't remember if the exact name was "Commieverse" or "Commiesphere" or whatever, but the name made it clear that this was Zohran Mamdani propaganda.
I believe it's "Communiverse." But yeah, basically Commieverse.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (lIio7)
They put some commie village in The Last of Us TV show IIRC that wasn't in the game.
I really hated Amazon's butchering of their Fallout TV show. They couldn't have the Chinese nuking the world for obvious reasons, so instead, it was a bunch of business moguls (including Mr. House, which made no fucking sense) nuking the world because apparently that's the best way to get profit. Off a ruined world where nobody has disposable income, time, or resources anymore, *sigh*.
I believe it's "Communiverse." But yeah, basically Commieverse.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (lIio7)
They put some commie village in The Last of Us TV show IIRC that wasn't in the game.
I really hated Amazon's butchering of their Fallout TV show. They couldn't have the Chinese nuking the world for obvious reasons, so instead, it was a bunch of business moguls (including Mr. House, which made no fucking sense) nuking the world because apparently that's the best way to get profit. Off a ruined world where nobody has disposable income, time, or resources anymore, *sigh*.
Posted by: Thrawn at July 02, 2025 04:59 PM (9Ovst)
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It also serves to break down healthy male friendships by asserting that all affection is proper to the realm of romance by labelling examples of such as "queer coded."
Posted by: joe, living dangerously
Remember that I had a girl back home and we got married and had many kids. Just sayin'
Posted by: joe, living dangerously
Remember that I had a girl back home and we got married and had many kids. Just sayin'
Posted by: Sam Gamgee at July 02, 2025 04:59 PM (Dv3i1)
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Couldn't stand her either. Knew she was butch before I knew what butch was. Both of them make my skin crawl. Just the thought.
Posted by: Braenyard
Betty Davis actually had a decent figure. When she could get those bugeyes under control, she was actually quite attractive.
Joan Crawford was only moderately good-looking in her very early days, like in the silent she made with Lon Chaney, and in Grand Hotel. Later on, she went full Gorgon.
Posted by: Braenyard
Betty Davis actually had a decent figure. When she could get those bugeyes under control, she was actually quite attractive.
Joan Crawford was only moderately good-looking in her very early days, like in the silent she made with Lon Chaney, and in Grand Hotel. Later on, she went full Gorgon.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:59 PM (77rzZ)
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Well, it's a write off. They just write it off, Jerry.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
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Until the doors close and the lights go out.
Posted by: Field Marshal Zhukov
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Until the doors close and the lights go out.
Posted by: whig at July 02, 2025 04:59 PM (ctrM5)
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The downside is that the past is a different language today. A lot of what was taken as current then is impenetrable now, without enough understanding of the time.
Yeah, it was really tough reading for me as a teenager, but I could tell it was cool as hell, if only I could figure it out. "I got into my heap and headed to Smith Street" what the heck is a heap? Eventually you figure it out from context.
Yeah, it was really tough reading for me as a teenager, but I could tell it was cool as hell, if only I could figure it out. "I got into my heap and headed to Smith Street" what the heck is a heap? Eventually you figure it out from context.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (dfIr7)
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199 I always thought it was Joan Crawford who was the lesbian.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM
Joan Crawford is famous for the Joan Crawford stare.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (Oy/m)
I understood a lot more about Crawford, and honestly felt pity for her, when I found out that she openly told people that the first time she had sex was when she was 11 years old and her stepfather would come into her room almost every night. Rather than fight him, she learned that sex was just a way to get money and favors from men, and it was never anything else to her.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM
Joan Crawford is famous for the Joan Crawford stare.
Posted by: dantesed at July 02, 2025 04:54 PM (Oy/m)
I understood a lot more about Crawford, and honestly felt pity for her, when I found out that she openly told people that the first time she had sex was when she was 11 years old and her stepfather would come into her room almost every night. Rather than fight him, she learned that sex was just a way to get money and favors from men, and it was never anything else to her.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (uWKK8)
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Speaking of Buffy, that show was kind of a benchmark for when the entertainment industry went bonkers.
It fit in with the late 90s/early 00s more reserved liberalism but then in season 6 they literally went gay and it was just dumber and dumber after that.
It fit in with the late 90s/early 00s more reserved liberalism but then in season 6 they literally went gay and it was just dumber and dumber after that.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (t0Rmr)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (77rzZ)
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Out of morbid curiosity, I caught a matinee sowing of "Elio" last week.
It's not that bad. It's actually a very sweet story of an orphaned boy who's hurt and shutting himself off from people. I read that galactic association of aliens as him finding a community, not a commune, and reconnecting when he makes a friend there.
I smiled at the voiceover from Carl Sagan in one scene. Yeah, he was a liberal squish, but his show was a fond memory of my youth.
There's no gayfabulousness in it as far as I can see.
It's not that bad. It's actually a very sweet story of an orphaned boy who's hurt and shutting himself off from people. I read that galactic association of aliens as him finding a community, not a commune, and reconnecting when he makes a friend there.
I smiled at the voiceover from Carl Sagan in one scene. Yeah, he was a liberal squish, but his show was a fond memory of my youth.
There's no gayfabulousness in it as far as I can see.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (kpS4V)
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Ghost Rider sold his soul to the devil to try and save his father's life. People have sold their sole to the devil for what they thought was altruism.
I suspect the Christian answer to this is you can't really sell your soul. But the devil would try to make you do bad things under the belief you have and can no longer be saved...
I suspect the Christian answer to this is you can't really sell your soul. But the devil would try to make you do bad things under the belief you have and can no longer be saved...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:01 PM (t0Rmr)
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Perchance might you be thinking of the "goose egg?"
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (tT6L1)
I think it is a cricket term.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (tT6L1)
I think it is a cricket term.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 02, 2025 05:01 PM (D7oie)
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Posted by: brak at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (jGJov)
Fortunately I have a son who doesn’t wear skirts and doesn’t sing about Gen Z. He also doesn’t work on an office. He’d probably be the guy narrating the video and talking about Gen Z hell.
Fortunately I have a son who doesn’t wear skirts and doesn’t sing about Gen Z. He also doesn’t work on an office. He’d probably be the guy narrating the video and talking about Gen Z hell.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025 05:01 PM (2GCMq)
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Perfect opportunity for Marvel to call the audible and have Iron Tart be the actual villain in the series.
Posted by: Cray Cray at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (EES2L)
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People have sold their sole to the devil for what they thought was altruism.
Not Ironheart. Nothing about it was altruism. It was lust for power and money.
"Yay! I know that thing! I know that thing! Yay!"
-modern entertainment
Yeah sadly that's all Marvel has now. Although it was at least well done in Deadpool. Look at their big hits last year:
Deadpool and Wolverine, Spiderman No Way Home both total nostalgia bait: remember when we were good?
Not Ironheart. Nothing about it was altruism. It was lust for power and money.
"Yay! I know that thing! I know that thing! Yay!"
-modern entertainment
Yeah sadly that's all Marvel has now. Although it was at least well done in Deadpool. Look at their big hits last year:
Deadpool and Wolverine, Spiderman No Way Home both total nostalgia bait: remember when we were good?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (dfIr7)
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205 This is what Gen Z is like at the office:
https://tinyurl.com/32t59zuk
Posted by: brak
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What dumbass hired them in the first place?
https://tinyurl.com/32t59zuk
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What dumbass hired them in the first place?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (K91ZZ)
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Superhero needs a r.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (WIJBc)
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The best alien invasion movie I've seen is Captive State with John Goodman. Really good plot.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (VofaG)
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I just watched the trailer. I had never heard of it, but it looks good.
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (PMtkd)
Anyone else see it to back me up ?
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 04:46 PM (VofaG)
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I just watched the trailer. I had never heard of it, but it looks good.
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 04:56 PM (PMtkd)
Anyone else see it to back me up ?
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (VofaG)
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Speaking of Buffy, that show was kind of a benchmark for when the entertainment industry went bonkers.
It fit in with the late 90s/early 00s more reserved liberalism but then in season 6 they literally went gay and it was just dumber and dumber after that.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (t0Rmr)
Butt, there was Charisma Carpenter !
It fit in with the late 90s/early 00s more reserved liberalism but then in season 6 they literally went gay and it was just dumber and dumber after that.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (t0Rmr)
Butt, there was Charisma Carpenter !
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (NtVYv)
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Elio is about a lonely boy who meets aliens. Yawn...
The new Lilo and Stitch live action film is about a lonely girl that meets aliens. Did we need a live action remake of it? No. But the remake is doing gangbusters.
Why? No woke, while being a surprisingly realistic, warts and all look at broken families and a non-stereotypical look at Hawaii. And a super cute and funny alien.
Parents and kids love stories like ET and Lilo and Stitch. Part of that is no one is grooming their kids during those films.
The new Lilo and Stitch live action film is about a lonely girl that meets aliens. Did we need a live action remake of it? No. But the remake is doing gangbusters.
Why? No woke, while being a surprisingly realistic, warts and all look at broken families and a non-stereotypical look at Hawaii. And a super cute and funny alien.
Parents and kids love stories like ET and Lilo and Stitch. Part of that is no one is grooming their kids during those films.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (Eng1Z)
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Wow; I saw the trailer for Elio. I wouldn’t go see it because I don’t have young kids, but the trailer didnt look that bad.
As far as “Iron heart” I don’t know who that actress is but she’s unattractive, Sacha Baron Cohen has been a leftist bore for years and if I wanted to see something about someone selling their soul to the devil I’d go see “ Dr. Faustus”.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (2GCMq)
I've been getting ads for Elio and was repelled without knowing why, then on one of the review shows someone mentioned 'bean mouth'. Could not unsee it, absolutely killed it for me, just totally lazy animation even in abstract animation.
As far as “Iron heart” I don’t know who that actress is but she’s unattractive, Sacha Baron Cohen has been a leftist bore for years and if I wanted to see something about someone selling their soul to the devil I’d go see “ Dr. Faustus”.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025 04:33 PM (2GCMq)
I've been getting ads for Elio and was repelled without knowing why, then on one of the review shows someone mentioned 'bean mouth'. Could not unsee it, absolutely killed it for me, just totally lazy animation even in abstract animation.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (zZu0s)
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People have sold their sole to the devil for what they thought was altruism.
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"Should've read the contract."
[hands Satan an old shoe]
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"Should've read the contract."
[hands Satan an old shoe]
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (CBWwv)
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Skyline was not a great SF movie, but the FX were fine and it cost $10-20M to make.
Now with Bidenflation is would be something like 2X that, but there is no reason that making even an SF blockbuster should cost more then $50M.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (t0Rmr)
It's easy to make a sci-fi film for $10-20M or so when you're using the same FX firm as a big Hollywood production and you charge a big chunk of your FX to the studio film. At least, if you believe Sony's allegations.
Skyline was not a great SF movie, but the FX were fine and it cost $10-20M to make.
Now with Bidenflation is would be something like 2X that, but there is no reason that making even an SF blockbuster should cost more then $50M.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 04:47 PM (t0Rmr)
It's easy to make a sci-fi film for $10-20M or so when you're using the same FX firm as a big Hollywood production and you charge a big chunk of your FX to the studio film. At least, if you believe Sony's allegations.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (y9nCu)
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Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (kpS4V
That’s good to know.
That’s good to know.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (2GCMq)
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There's no gayfabulousness in it as far as I can see.
Supposedly they cut all that out because, as ACE noted, while the test screen audience claimed they liked the movie not a single one said that they'd go see it in the theater.
Supposedly they cut all that out because, as ACE noted, while the test screen audience claimed they liked the movie not a single one said that they'd go see it in the theater.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:03 PM (dfIr7)
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There's no gayfabulousness in it as far as I can see.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (kpS4V)
Uh oh!
Reality intrudes!
But...how dare you go see it instead of reading the impressions of internet reviewers who haven't seen it!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:00 PM (kpS4V)
Uh oh!
Reality intrudes!
But...how dare you go see it instead of reading the impressions of internet reviewers who haven't seen it!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at July 02, 2025 05:04 PM (L5An7)
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Microsoft fires 9000 while applying for 7000 h1b slave permits.
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 02, 2025 05:04 PM (WIJBc)
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Betty Davis actually had a decent figure. When she could get those bugeyes under control, she was actually quite attractive.
Joan Crawford was only moderately good-looking in her very early days, like in the silent she made with Lon Chaney, and in Grand Hotel. Later on, she went full Gorgon.
Posted by: Bulg
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She had a gorgeous body. Never saw her in the buff but did see a statue.
Joan Crawford was only moderately good-looking in her very early days, like in the silent she made with Lon Chaney, and in Grand Hotel. Later on, she went full Gorgon.
Posted by: Bulg
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She had a gorgeous body. Never saw her in the buff but did see a statue.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:04 PM (K91ZZ)
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Guardians of the Galaxy was good but they lost me on the 3rd film.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:04 PM (VofaG)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (77rzZ)
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The Disneyland ride will be lit!
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
I went on the new Elio ride at Disneyland the other day. Instead of 3-D glasses, I was given a -blank-.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats
I went on the new Elio ride at Disneyland the other day. Instead of 3-D glasses, I was given a -blank-.
Posted by: Zombie Gene Rayburn in Match Game '25 at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (1tFD7)
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Deadpool and wolverine just left me kind of cold.
Its dumb as hell and I hated the two main songs long before they were overplayed in the movie. Deadpool is a horrible, horrible person and deserved being chopped to bits by Wolverine. What they did to Johnny Storm was awful and stupid.
But Blade was cool as hell.
Its dumb as hell and I hated the two main songs long before they were overplayed in the movie. Deadpool is a horrible, horrible person and deserved being chopped to bits by Wolverine. What they did to Johnny Storm was awful and stupid.
But Blade was cool as hell.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (dfIr7)
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She had a gorgeous body. Never saw her in the buff but did see a statue.
Posted by: Braenyard
Davis or Crawford?
Posted by: Braenyard
Davis or Crawford?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (77rzZ)
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Guardians of the Galaxy was good but they lost me on the 3rd film.
The think that impressed me most about that is Karen Gillian made herself completely unrecognizable.
For the Jennifer Connelly types, this is one way to show people you can act without just getting roles via your looks...
The think that impressed me most about that is Karen Gillian made herself completely unrecognizable.
For the Jennifer Connelly types, this is one way to show people you can act without just getting roles via your looks...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:06 PM (t0Rmr)
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Davis.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (K91ZZ)
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Iran closes airspace in the west and south until Friday.
Uke intel bumps off Russki Black Sea Fleet commander.
Uke intel bumps off Russki Black Sea Fleet commander.
Posted by: rhomboid at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (1m82a)
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Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall
Blade taking a stand against zombie-phobia and beheading MAGA?
Posted by: Darth Randall
Blade taking a stand against zombie-phobia and beheading MAGA?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (L/fGl)
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If The Rat was smart, they'd expand the Stormtrooper vlog thing into a full-length, R-rated comedy film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wal35YpLB8M
If The Rat was smart, they'd expand the Stormtrooper vlog thing into a full-length, R-rated comedy film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wal35YpLB8M
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (y9nCu)
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Deadpool and Wolverine, Spiderman No Way Home both total nostalgia bait: remember when we were good?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (dfIr7)
And at least the first, and maybe both were movies wrenched out of the corporates hands and some person's sole vision. Also Barbie, and also the first Joker.
It isn't Disney making these popular movies, its when when people escape Disney that it might work.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:02 PM (dfIr7)
And at least the first, and maybe both were movies wrenched out of the corporates hands and some person's sole vision. Also Barbie, and also the first Joker.
It isn't Disney making these popular movies, its when when people escape Disney that it might work.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (8avO+)
270
BtVS had prime Charisma Carpenter and SMG and Alyson Hannigan and they'd bring in some other beauty in almost every episode as villain or victim of the week.
Joss Whedon is an asshole but you can't argue with his casting choices...
Joss Whedon is an asshole but you can't argue with his casting choices...
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (t0Rmr)
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I went on the new Elio ride at Disneyland the other day. Instead of 3-D glasses, I was given a -blank-.
I'm gonna go with "eyepatch"
I'm gonna go with "eyepatch"
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (dfIr7)
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There are pics of a young Crawford on the net.
Not bad not bad at all. Hateful woman though.
Not bad not bad at all. Hateful woman though.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (K91ZZ)
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I went on the new Elio ride at Disneyland the other day. Instead of 3-D glasses, I was given a -blank-.
Posted by: Zombie Gene Rayburn in Match Game '25 at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (1tFD7)
live boy
Posted by: Zombie Gene Rayburn in Match Game '25 at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (1tFD7)
live boy
Posted by: Charles Nelson Riley at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (VofaG)
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>>> Wrong Gen...Gen Z is actually trying to return to being a pro if anyone will hire them after the millenials...gen z is 13-27 right now... Posted by: Nova Local at July 02, 2025 04:51 PM (tOcjL)
Gen Whatever. That whole Gen system is homo anyway.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (y9nCu)
Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Gen Whatever. That whole Gen system is homo anyway.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 04:58 PM (y9nCu)
Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (Eng1Z)
275
I've been watching clips of House of David on YouTube. It appears Amazon Prime has resisted the temptation to turn David and Jonathan into sodomite lovers.
Posted by: Still lurking up north, read some, don't comment much at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (kTd/k)
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"Elio" ranks as one of the lesser Pixars because it doesn't work on many levels like most of their movies, like for example "The Incredibles", where adults can identify with the weary wage slave parents and kids have the youngsters trying to fit in with the normies at school. "Elio" is more oriented to a younger audience.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (kpS4V)
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If The Rat was smart, they'd expand the Stormtrooper vlog thing into a full-length, R-rated comedy film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wal35YpLB8M
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (y9nCu)
They'd only ruin it. Didn't one of them have a Star Trek cartoon version that was supposed to be edgy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wal35YpLB8M
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (y9nCu)
They'd only ruin it. Didn't one of them have a Star Trek cartoon version that was supposed to be edgy?
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (8avO+)
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Butt, there was Charisma Carpenter !
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway
Phrasing?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (77rzZ)
Ass me about it
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway
Phrasing?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:05 PM (77rzZ)
Ass me about it
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (NtVYv)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (Wnv9h)
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Did you know there's a category on YouTube where you can watch the plot of cutscenes from video games?
WarHammer has almost 2 hours.
How many hundreds of hours of entertainment do you get for that $60?
yeah, movies at theaters are dead. Sad.
WarHammer has almost 2 hours.
How many hundreds of hours of entertainment do you get for that $60?
yeah, movies at theaters are dead. Sad.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (CBWwv)
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>>> 274
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Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (Eng1Z)
Have these idiots not heard that USAID is kaput?
==
Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (Eng1Z)
Have these idiots not heard that USAID is kaput?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (ULPxl)
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In case you think I am exaggerating or kidding about Harley (SFW, on Amazon)
https://tinyurl.com/fartacular
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (dfIr7)
For a minute there I got worried you were talking about Harley Davidson. I was thinking oh boy, what did the chuckle heads do now.
https://tinyurl.com/fartacular
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 04:55 PM (dfIr7)
For a minute there I got worried you were talking about Harley Davidson. I was thinking oh boy, what did the chuckle heads do now.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (snZF9)
283
Listen, I just want a film where DDL tosses a midget into a tractor trailer, is that too much to ask?
Posted by: Thomas Bender at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (XV/Pl)
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And at least the first, and maybe both were movies wrenched out of the corporates hands and some person's sole vision. Also Barbie, and also the first Joker.
Right, I pointed this out a while back and was mocked for it, but... while Deadpool and Wolverine was technically released by Disney, they had very little control over what went INTO the movie. Basically they let Ryan Reynolds do his mojo with almost not interference if any.
So while it was a Disney movie? It wasn't a Disney movie. They didn't get their MCU stank all over it.
Right, I pointed this out a while back and was mocked for it, but... while Deadpool and Wolverine was technically released by Disney, they had very little control over what went INTO the movie. Basically they let Ryan Reynolds do his mojo with almost not interference if any.
So while it was a Disney movie? It wasn't a Disney movie. They didn't get their MCU stank all over it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (dfIr7)
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But...how dare you go see it instead of reading the impressions of internet reviewers who haven't seen it!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at July 02, 2025 05:04 PM (L5An7)
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I girlbossed it!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (with a beret and a Gauloises) at July 02, 2025 05:04 PM (L5An7)
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I girlbossed it!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:09 PM (kpS4V)
286
> Microsoft fires 9000 while applying for 7000 h1b slave permits.
This idiotic talking point has been all over X for the past several hours and it's driving me nuts. First, it's around 4,000 H1B visas, not 7,000. Second, MSFT is laying off sales and advertising people. That's not who they're hiring through H1Bs. They use H1B to get developers and product owners.
It's valid to argue MSFT should be hiring local developers, but juxtaposing 9K sales and advertising layoffs with 4K developer new hires is stupid.
This idiotic talking point has been all over X for the past several hours and it's driving me nuts. First, it's around 4,000 H1B visas, not 7,000. Second, MSFT is laying off sales and advertising people. That's not who they're hiring through H1Bs. They use H1B to get developers and product owners.
It's valid to argue MSFT should be hiring local developers, but juxtaposing 9K sales and advertising layoffs with 4K developer new hires is stupid.
Posted by: bonhomme at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (lIio7)
287
Bolt is my favorite Disney animation movie.
Posted by: Charles Nelson Riley at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (VofaG)
Posted by: Howard at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (54hvx)
289
Does it involve Blade killing vampires in entertaining action scenes?
Posted by: Darth Randall
Blade taking a stand against zombie-phobia and beheading MAGA?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (L/fGl)
The ZOMBIES are the real victims here
Posted by: Darth Randall
Blade taking a stand against zombie-phobia and beheading MAGA?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (L/fGl)
The ZOMBIES are the real victims here
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (8avO+)
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Would they have lost this much money if they simply let Adrian tell his story?
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Perfectly reasonable question.
It's a Disney movie. If the producer tells the director "look, ya gotta cut the fag shit, you queer," then they've dropped the sucker back from 90 minutes to 15 minutes. That's a lot of film on the cutting room floor, a complete re-write and a million hours of rendering time to recreate your homosexual romp through children's psychosocial development as something only slightly less Satanic.
You're better off just serving up the original infernal product The massive additional capital outlay only regains the nine viewers who don't already know about your Rodent King's not-so-secret gay agenda.
Or, you can just run a much smaller loss by attracting the worst element of American society - the "adult" Disney fan - to sit through your 90 minute, antiseptically corporate celebration of pederasty, so they can experience their only ersatz emotion til the next slop sluices through the trough.
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Perfectly reasonable question.
It's a Disney movie. If the producer tells the director "look, ya gotta cut the fag shit, you queer," then they've dropped the sucker back from 90 minutes to 15 minutes. That's a lot of film on the cutting room floor, a complete re-write and a million hours of rendering time to recreate your homosexual romp through children's psychosocial development as something only slightly less Satanic.
You're better off just serving up the original infernal product The massive additional capital outlay only regains the nine viewers who don't already know about your Rodent King's not-so-secret gay agenda.
Or, you can just run a much smaller loss by attracting the worst element of American society - the "adult" Disney fan - to sit through your 90 minute, antiseptically corporate celebration of pederasty, so they can experience their only ersatz emotion til the next slop sluices through the trough.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (BI5O2)
291
Perchance might you be thinking of the "goose egg?"
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (tT6L1)
I think it is a cricket term.
Posted by: Kindltot
Tennis is oeuf.
Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing (tT6L1) at July 02, 2025 04:50 PM (tT6L1)
I think it is a cricket term.
Posted by: Kindltot
Tennis is oeuf.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (L/fGl)
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Oh, and I just saw "Jurassic Whatever". Some good thrills, but not something I'd see ever again, unlike the first in the series.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (kpS4V)
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (ULPxl)
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Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem
No company would allow sexual harassment in the workplace either. That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem
No company would allow sexual harassment in the workplace either. That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen.
Posted by: rickb223 at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (Ul4ZN)
295
Ok, novella, not short story! I’m just glad that I can remember it, I read it so long ago. And, yes, the original Thing movie was nominally based on the Campbell story, but Hollywood!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (SEFV4)
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WarHammer has almost 2 hours.
How many hundreds of hours of entertainment do you get for that $60?
World of Warcraft has at least that much. All of it until very recently was awfully cool. Lately its... its very regretful.
How many hundreds of hours of entertainment do you get for that $60?
World of Warcraft has at least that much. All of it until very recently was awfully cool. Lately its... its very regretful.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (dfIr7)
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The ZOMBIES are the real victims here
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (8avO+)
Yes, and of course, all zombie apocalypse movies and TV shows are really about how bad the surviving humans are. Especially if they voted anything right of Karl Marx pre-apocalypse.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (8avO+)
Yes, and of course, all zombie apocalypse movies and TV shows are really about how bad the surviving humans are. Especially if they voted anything right of Karl Marx pre-apocalypse.
Posted by: Thrawn at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (9Ovst)
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Riri Williams is not just unrelatable--she's unlikable. She's arrogant, cold, and completely lacking in empathy. She constantly reminds the audience that she doesn't want to be a hero, has no moral obligation to anyone, and is building her suits and AI "because I can."
That's not strength--that's narcissism. Her every action is self-serving, yet the show insists we root for her because of her identity and not her choices. They try to dress it up in a narrative about her dead stepfather but it just rings hollow.
By the end of episode three, Riri commits a stone cold murder.
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Apparently there are a lot of people like this in our country, in real life. The high school punk murderer in Texas, his enthusiastically grifting family and hangers-on, any POS that donated money, etc. etc.
Riri Williams is not just unrelatable--she's unlikable. She's arrogant, cold, and completely lacking in empathy. She constantly reminds the audience that she doesn't want to be a hero, has no moral obligation to anyone, and is building her suits and AI "because I can."
That's not strength--that's narcissism. Her every action is self-serving, yet the show insists we root for her because of her identity and not her choices. They try to dress it up in a narrative about her dead stepfather but it just rings hollow.
By the end of episode three, Riri commits a stone cold murder.
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Apparently there are a lot of people like this in our country, in real life. The high school punk murderer in Texas, his enthusiastically grifting family and hangers-on, any POS that donated money, etc. etc.
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (kf4RM)
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Off sock
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:11 PM (VofaG)
300
Guardians of the Galaxy was good but they lost me on the 3rd film.
Posted by: polynikes
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I'm amazed at you folks who get into these franchises and even form opinions on them. The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
Guardians of the Galaxy was good but they lost me on the 3rd film.
Posted by: polynikes
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I'm amazed at you folks who get into these franchises and even form opinions on them. The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (QNdZb)
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Thank you for your viewpoint, Eris.
I went to Disneyland just over a year ago with my boys and the wedding party. We spent two days and criss-crossed Disney and CA Adventures several times. I was looking HARD for gay crap.
Didn’t see any. Just because there are brightly
colored pictures and costumes doesn’t mean everything is a fag rainbow. I just didn’t get the gay vibe. And I tried to find it.
People were just happy and friendly and having a great time with friends and family.
I went to Disneyland just over a year ago with my boys and the wedding party. We spent two days and criss-crossed Disney and CA Adventures several times. I was looking HARD for gay crap.
Didn’t see any. Just because there are brightly
colored pictures and costumes doesn’t mean everything is a fag rainbow. I just didn’t get the gay vibe. And I tried to find it.
People were just happy and friendly and having a great time with friends and family.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (mT+6a)
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Don't fuck with Wesley! He's a true action hero, - he went to jail for tax evasion, if I recall correctly.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
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Oh, and I just saw "Jurassic Whatever". Some good thrills, but not something I'd see ever again, unlike the first in the series.
All the last 5 or so Jurassic movies have been dumb as hell but they all make enormous bank. So much so that I am baffled that nobody else is making dinosaur movies.
All the last 5 or so Jurassic movies have been dumb as hell but they all make enormous bank. So much so that I am baffled that nobody else is making dinosaur movies.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (dfIr7)
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@MikeBenzCyber: "the EU’s “Voluntary Code of Conduct on Disinformation” just became MANDATORY. US social media platforms will now get whipped by huge EU fines if they don’t throttle what the EU calls “disinfo”"
Europe despises freedom of speech.
USA out of NATO now.
Europe despises freedom of speech.
USA out of NATO now.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (xYXPm)
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (VofaG)
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And the new Star Wars stuff was mind blowing. Totally freaking awesome.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (mT+6a)
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The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
I feel the same way about rom-coms and musicals. But some very few of them are okay.
I feel the same way about rom-coms and musicals. But some very few of them are okay.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (dfIr7)
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Warhammer is about the hottest IP right now.
If they make a movie that generally follows any of the established lore/books/games they will make money hand over fist.
But Games Workshops thinks they are in business to sell minis so they will find a way to screw it up.
If they make a movie that generally follows any of the established lore/books/games they will make money hand over fist.
But Games Workshops thinks they are in business to sell minis so they will find a way to screw it up.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (t0Rmr)
309
>>> 289
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The ZOMBIES are the real victims here
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (8avO+)
I think it was the BBC that had a show a few years back about "ex" zombies trying to adjust to normal life after their "recovery".
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The ZOMBIES are the real victims here
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:10 PM (8avO+)
I think it was the BBC that had a show a few years back about "ex" zombies trying to adjust to normal life after their "recovery".
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (ULPxl)
310
Oh, and I just saw "Jurassic Whatever". Some good thrills, but not something I'd see ever again, unlike the first in the series.
All the last 5 or so Jurassic movies have been dumb as hell but they all make enormous bank. So much so that I am baffled that nobody else is making dinosaur movies.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (dfIr7)
TEH DINOS ARE THE REAL VICTIMS...actually I usually do root for them.
All the last 5 or so Jurassic movies have been dumb as hell but they all make enormous bank. So much so that I am baffled that nobody else is making dinosaur movies.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (dfIr7)
TEH DINOS ARE THE REAL VICTIMS...actually I usually do root for them.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (8avO+)
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If The Rat was smart, they'd expand the Stormtrooper vlog thing into a full-length, R-rated comedy film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wal35YpLB8M
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (y9nCu)
They'd only ruin it. Didn't one of them have a Star Trek cartoon version that was supposed to be edgy?
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (8avO+)
As long as it has Nicole, the Blue Skin Alien THOT, it'll make bank.
If The Rat was smart, they'd expand the Stormtrooper vlog thing into a full-length, R-rated comedy film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wal35YpLB8M
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:07 PM (y9nCu)
They'd only ruin it. Didn't one of them have a Star Trek cartoon version that was supposed to be edgy?
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM (8avO+)
As long as it has Nicole, the Blue Skin Alien THOT, it'll make bank.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (y9nCu)
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>>> Would they have lost this much money if they simply let Adrian tell his story?
Disney changes its stories all the time. It's part of the process. In Tangled, Lasseter realized they needed boy appeal, so he made them add Flynn Rider as a character and make it more fun. Everything clicked.
Frozen famously swapped Elsa into a heroine instead of the villain in the 11th hour, and made it about the bond of sisters. Everything clicked, it made a bazillion dollars.
Professionals in animation can handle these changes. They are in a business where that's the job. If you can't pivot when things aren't working and made huge changes, find another business.
Disney changes its stories all the time. It's part of the process. In Tangled, Lasseter realized they needed boy appeal, so he made them add Flynn Rider as a character and make it more fun. Everything clicked.
Frozen famously swapped Elsa into a heroine instead of the villain in the 11th hour, and made it about the bond of sisters. Everything clicked, it made a bazillion dollars.
Professionals in animation can handle these changes. They are in a business where that's the job. If you can't pivot when things aren't working and made huge changes, find another business.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (Eng1Z)
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I'm amazed at you folks who get into these franchises and even form opinions on them. The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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One wonders if they really are 29.
I'm amazed at you folks who get into these franchises and even form opinions on them. The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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One wonders if they really are 29.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (K91ZZ)
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>>> 305
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Yes an unfortunate hash.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (VofaG)
Have you tried rebooting your computer???
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Yes an unfortunate hash.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (VofaG)
Have you tried rebooting your computer???
Posted by: Hello, my name is Sam at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (ULPxl)
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Didn’t see any. Just because there are brightly
colored pictures and costumes doesn’t mean everything is a fag rainbow. I just didn’t get the gay vibe. And I tried to find it
You must have missed the dude dressed up as the fairy godmother's apprentice.
colored pictures and costumes doesn’t mean everything is a fag rainbow. I just didn’t get the gay vibe. And I tried to find it
You must have missed the dude dressed up as the fairy godmother's apprentice.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (dfIr7)
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@MikeBenzCyber: "the EU’s “Voluntary Code of Conduct on Disinformation” just became MANDATORY. US social media platforms will now get whipped by huge EU fines if they don’t throttle what the EU calls “disinfo”"
Europe despises freedom of speech.
USA out of NATO now.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (xYXPm)
They gonna love being cut off from Twitter.
Europe despises freedom of speech.
USA out of NATO now.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (xYXPm)
They gonna love being cut off from Twitter.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (8avO+)
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he went to jail for tax evasion, if I recall correctly.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
Because he's a sovereign citizen nut . At least that was his defense IIRC.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
Because he's a sovereign citizen nut . At least that was his defense IIRC.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (VofaG)
318
Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM
Snap on tools calendars are sexual harassment and I hope these kids get their little afternoon delight break room because the pendulum needs to swing back. it's also a lawsuit waiting to happen
Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91350604/
gen-z-wants-office-hook-up-spaces
No janitor in their right mind would enter that room. It'll look like a jackson pollock painting.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:08 PM
Snap on tools calendars are sexual harassment and I hope these kids get their little afternoon delight break room because the pendulum needs to swing back. it's also a lawsuit waiting to happen
Posted by: CaliGirl at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (BvTfc)
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Is Wesley’s superpower his preternatural ability to always evoke a “Shut up” from Picard?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: eleven at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (fV+MH)
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>>> 302 Don't fuck with Wesley! He's a true action hero, - he went to jail for tax evasion, if I recall correctly.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
*tee hee*
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
*tee hee*
Posted by: Rev. Al Shaprton at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (ULPxl)
322
The only purpose of modern filmmaking is to try and destroy western culture.
Posted by: Thomas Paine at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (Vfq+S)
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Dixar
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 02, 2025 05:17 PM (/U5Yz)
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Would they have lost this much money if they simply let Adrian tell his story?
They wouldn't have lost as MUCH money because it wouldn't have cost 1.3x as much or more. But it would not have done the Disney brand any favors. They would have had both a massive bomb and more people annoyed at their beloved family brand turned into yet more perversion.
They wouldn't have lost as MUCH money because it wouldn't have cost 1.3x as much or more. But it would not have done the Disney brand any favors. They would have had both a massive bomb and more people annoyed at their beloved family brand turned into yet more perversion.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:17 PM (dfIr7)
325
Ace is The Critical Drinker without the Scottish accent
Posted by: zombie at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (pMi6S)
326
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I'm amazed at you folks who get into these franchises and even form opinions on them. The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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One wonders if they really are 29.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (K91ZZ)
I have staff that cuts them down, laughs at all the stupid bits and makes up jokes for me...at no cost.
Guys like Nerdrotic and Disparu.
I'm amazed at you folks who get into these franchises and even form opinions on them. The mere sight of a cape or unitard makes me swipe left.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
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One wonders if they really are 29.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (K91ZZ)
I have staff that cuts them down, laughs at all the stupid bits and makes up jokes for me...at no cost.
Guys like Nerdrotic and Disparu.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (8avO+)
327
A California jury has ordered Google to pay $314 million after a class action lawsuit claimed the internet giant used Android users’ cellular data to collect information without their knowledge or consent.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (/U5Yz)
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I feel the same way about rom-coms and musicals. But some very few of them are okay.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (dfIr7)
Even though I have a tag hash I'm confident enough in my heterosexuality to admit RomComs have always been a favorite genre.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (dfIr7)
Even though I have a tag hash I'm confident enough in my heterosexuality to admit RomComs have always been a favorite genre.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (VofaG)
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I have staff that cuts them down, laughs at all the stupid bits and makes up jokes for me...at no cost.
Saves a ton of money, too
Saves a ton of money, too
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:19 PM (dfIr7)
330
We should drop Hollywood on Iran.
right?
Guys?
Posted by: eleven at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (fV+MH)
There are some war crimes that are just unthinkable.
right?
Guys?
Posted by: eleven at July 02, 2025 05:16 PM (fV+MH)
There are some war crimes that are just unthinkable.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:19 PM (8avO+)
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You must have missed the dude dressed up as the fairy godmother's apprentice.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (dfIr7)
Like I said. I was there and looked hard and didn’t see overt or even subtle homosexual overtones, undertones or anything. Not to say it hasn’t happened. But. I didn’t see it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (dfIr7)
Like I said. I was there and looked hard and didn’t see overt or even subtle homosexual overtones, undertones or anything. Not to say it hasn’t happened. But. I didn’t see it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:19 PM (mT+6a)
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Don't fuck with Wesley! He's a true action hero, - he went to jail for tax evasion, if I recall correctly.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
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Blade is more of an anti-hero. He's not "good" but he's "good enough" because he's fighting true blood-sucking demons. He does try to fight against his own nature, recognizing that he can make a choice to be good (or evil).
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:12 PM (a/G0f)
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Blade is more of an anti-hero. He's not "good" but he's "good enough" because he's fighting true blood-sucking demons. He does try to fight against his own nature, recognizing that he can make a choice to be good (or evil).
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 02, 2025 05:19 PM (7fElN)
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[Google] used Android users’ cellular data to collect information without their knowledge or consent.
I mean... doesn't everyone already figure that is happening anyway? Who thought otherwise?
I mean... doesn't everyone already figure that is happening anyway? Who thought otherwise?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:20 PM (dfIr7)
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Really, Disney is the worst, but every major studio product has the same tagline and it's "Eat Your Slop, Pig - You'll Take What We Give You, and Love It."
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at July 02, 2025 05:20 PM (BI5O2)
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Any musical made before the 70s rocks. Well, maybe not Hair.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:20 PM (77rzZ)
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>>> 331 You must have missed the dude dressed up as the fairy godmother's apprentice.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (dfIr7)
Like I said. I was there and looked hard and didn’t see overt or even subtle homosexual overtones, undertones or anything. Not to say it hasn’t happened. But. I didn’t see it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:19 PM (mT+6a)
Isn't the Fairy (!!) Godmother in Disneyworld?
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:15 PM (dfIr7)
Like I said. I was there and looked hard and didn’t see overt or even subtle homosexual overtones, undertones or anything. Not to say it hasn’t happened. But. I didn’t see it.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:19 PM (mT+6a)
Isn't the Fairy (!!) Godmother in Disneyworld?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 05:20 PM (ULPxl)
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>>> Warhammer is about the hottest IP right now.
If they make a movie that generally follows any of the established lore/books/games they will make money hand over fist. But Games Workshops thinks they are in business to sell minis so they will find a way to screw it up.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (t0Rmr)
I think Henry Caville is an executive producer? So there are good hopes. He's a huge geek, and he got burned by both the Superman and Witcher execs changing the series in ways that sabotage the essence of them.
He also famously supports the fans, being one. He said they have passion, and passion is ok, when a reporter tried to get him to hate on fans in an interview. It was surprisingly unwoke.
If they make a movie that generally follows any of the established lore/books/games they will make money hand over fist. But Games Workshops thinks they are in business to sell minis so they will find a way to screw it up.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:14 PM (t0Rmr)
I think Henry Caville is an executive producer? So there are good hopes. He's a huge geek, and he got burned by both the Superman and Witcher execs changing the series in ways that sabotage the essence of them.
He also famously supports the fans, being one. He said they have passion, and passion is ok, when a reporter tried to get him to hate on fans in an interview. It was surprisingly unwoke.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (Eng1Z)
338
You're so gay, you probably think this song is about you
You're so gay, you probably think this song is about you
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (NtVYv)
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The reason zombie apocalypse movies resonate is because they are invasion movies! In a time when we can’t make a movie in Hollywood about the invasion of illegals into our country, these movies about people who are sort of like us, but really not, “people” who mess the whole country up and live off the real people: it resonates because it talks about the thing, in an exaggerated way, that’s really happening to us, only you’re not supposed to talk about it!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (SEFV4)
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Ace is The Critical Drinker without the Scottish accent
Posted by: zombie at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (pMi6S)
His friends sometime bitch that they put out an 8 hour set of reviews, or 40 hours for the Longman, and CD cuts to the essence in about 30 minutes or less.
Drives them nuts.
Posted by: zombie at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (pMi6S)
His friends sometime bitch that they put out an 8 hour set of reviews, or 40 hours for the Longman, and CD cuts to the essence in about 30 minutes or less.
Drives them nuts.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (8avO+)
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I remember distinctly when Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Ain't no law we can't break!"
It's engraved in the African American Constitution.
It's engraved in the African American Constitution.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (a/G0f)
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (77rzZ)
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A California jury has ordered Google to pay $314 million after a class action lawsuit claimed the internet giant used Android users’ cellular data to collect information without their knowledge or consent.
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (/U5Yz)
Where's my check dammnit ?!
Posted by: Maj. Healey at July 02, 2025 05:18 PM (/U5Yz)
Where's my check dammnit ?!
Posted by: Hatari somewhere on Ventura Highway at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (NtVYv)
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They had the gay kid in School of Rock making the band's outfits.
Stereotypes are funny sometimes in small doses.
Stereotypes are funny sometimes in small doses.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (VofaG)
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I think Henry Caville is an executive producer? So there are good hopes. He's a huge geek, and he got burned by both the Superman and Witcher execs changing the series in ways that sabotage the essence of them.
He also famously supports the fans, being one. He said they have passion, and passion is ok, when a reporter tried to get him to hate on fans in an interview. It was surprisingly unwoke.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (Eng1Z)
Henry's a good egg. I hope he does well though from what I hear Warhammer is not a happy fun world.
He also famously supports the fans, being one. He said they have passion, and passion is ok, when a reporter tried to get him to hate on fans in an interview. It was surprisingly unwoke.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (Eng1Z)
Henry's a good egg. I hope he does well though from what I hear Warhammer is not a happy fun world.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (8avO+)
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Proposition: Groundhog Day is a rom-com.
Discuss
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (77rzZ)
Without question.
Discuss
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (77rzZ)
Without question.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (VofaG)
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'"Eat Your Slop, Pig - You'll Take What We Give You, and Love It."'
It's colorful and moves rapidly and has music. Any old crap to distract the kids for a couple of hours, give the parents a break. TV and Movies: raising our kids for eight decades now.
It's colorful and moves rapidly and has music. Any old crap to distract the kids for a couple of hours, give the parents a break. TV and Movies: raising our kids for eight decades now.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (xYXPm)
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"From the lazy bad cinematography to the lackluster bad graphics, bad wooden performances, and bad writing."
Theory - women, gays and people of color are not in the driver's seat for major film productions due to misogyny, racism, etc.
Experiment: Give these people a chance!
Result: Absolute tragically bad garbage, over and over.
Conclusion: Racism and misogyny were not the actual problem here. Lack of talent and bad ideas was the reason you were being held back.
Theory - women, gays and people of color are not in the driver's seat for major film productions due to misogyny, racism, etc.
Experiment: Give these people a chance!
Result: Absolute tragically bad garbage, over and over.
Conclusion: Racism and misogyny were not the actual problem here. Lack of talent and bad ideas was the reason you were being held back.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (gDhA9)
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339 The reason zombie apocalypse movies resonate is because they are invasion movies! In a time when we can’t make a movie in Hollywood about the invasion of illegals into our country, these movies about people who are sort of like us, but really not, “people” who mess the whole country up and live off the real people: it resonates because it talks about the thing, in an exaggerated way, that’s really happening to us, only you’re not supposed to talk about it!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (SEFV4)
There's been the theory for a while now that the popularity of zombies and vampires corresponds to shifts in the political climate because zombies are the abstraction of the fear of the left - mindless consumers, etc. whereas vampires are the fear of the right - uninhibited sexuality.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:21 PM (SEFV4)
There's been the theory for a while now that the popularity of zombies and vampires corresponds to shifts in the political climate because zombies are the abstraction of the fear of the left - mindless consumers, etc. whereas vampires are the fear of the right - uninhibited sexuality.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (B9Prs)
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342 Proposition: Groundhog Day is a rom-com.
Discuss
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (77rzZ)
Groundhog Day is the most religious movie ever made that never discusses religion.
Discuss
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:22 PM (77rzZ)
Groundhog Day is the most religious movie ever made that never discusses religion.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (uWKK8)
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Still waiting on a proper TMNT rubber suit remake that’s rated R.
Don’t know why anyone hasn’t done Castlevania for a movie. Tons of story to go through there and it would be a fairly straightforward action movie. Popcorn summer fun.
Don’t know why anyone hasn’t done Castlevania for a movie. Tons of story to go through there and it would be a fairly straightforward action movie. Popcorn summer fun.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (eZwyX)
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Woke is a warning sign the product, on a basic level, is going to be bad. Because your attention is NOT on the quality of the product at all, and how the customers might enjoy it. It is on yourself.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (gDhA9)
353
Any musical made before the 70s rocks. Well, maybe not Hair.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:20 PM (77rzZ)
I can only rarely get around the fact that nobody just breaks out in song like that. Many of them were well put together.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:20 PM (77rzZ)
I can only rarely get around the fact that nobody just breaks out in song like that. Many of them were well put together.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (9avc6)
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Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (B9Prs)
I like both when done well. I never ever thought of political causation.
I like both when done well. I never ever thought of political causation.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (VofaG)
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It's not bad because it is woke, it's woke because it is bad.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (gDhA9)
Posted by: ShainS -- Designate The Democrat Party A Domestic Terrorist Organization at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (eaE/x)
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Groundhog Day is the most religious movie ever made that never discusses religion.
Posted by: Tom Servo
True. Jonah Goldberg actually wrote a good article on this topic in NR way back in the day.
Posted by: Tom Servo
True. Jonah Goldberg actually wrote a good article on this topic in NR way back in the day.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (77rzZ)
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Satanists are getting a little on the nose with Iron heart. Tranny murderer who sells soul to Satan. Yeah, feel good movie of the year
Posted by: Boundless insanity and depravity isn't really appealing to the non possessed at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (uflOM)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (SEFV4)
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Isn't the Fairy (!!) Godmother in Disneyworld?
Probably? Disneyland is pretty small, they have a lot less stuff in it.
The reason zombie apocalypse movies resonate is because they are invasion movies!
See the way some of you all feel about superhero stuff? I feel about zombie stuff. Its idiotic and insultingly bad. Zombies are one of the weakest, worst undead, they are ridiculously easy to defeat and avoid. The only way anyone can make them a serious threat is to either make the people incredibly stupid, isolate them in a single building in a graveyard, or change them so that they aren't zombies any longer. Its the dumbest genre in fiction.
But you're right about invasions. We cannot have people invade or its something stupid like the remake of Red Dawn. Can't be the Russians or Chinese, its gotta be like the Albanians, someone who isn't going to sue or has too small a population to care.
Probably? Disneyland is pretty small, they have a lot less stuff in it.
The reason zombie apocalypse movies resonate is because they are invasion movies!
See the way some of you all feel about superhero stuff? I feel about zombie stuff. Its idiotic and insultingly bad. Zombies are one of the weakest, worst undead, they are ridiculously easy to defeat and avoid. The only way anyone can make them a serious threat is to either make the people incredibly stupid, isolate them in a single building in a graveyard, or change them so that they aren't zombies any longer. Its the dumbest genre in fiction.
But you're right about invasions. We cannot have people invade or its something stupid like the remake of Red Dawn. Can't be the Russians or Chinese, its gotta be like the Albanians, someone who isn't going to sue or has too small a population to care.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (dfIr7)
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>>> His friends sometime bitch that they put out an 8 hour set of reviews, or 40 hours for the Longman, and CD cuts to the essence in about 30 minutes or less. Drives them nuts.
I can see that...but that tells me CD understands the average attention span of people nowadays. And that not all of an 8 hour review is gold.
Look, I LOVE long podcasts. But I don't know if I can do 8 hours every week for one show. He's taking friends shooting the breeze for 8 hours and giving you the highlights. And it works. Whatever he's doing, even if they hate it, is business savvy enough to work for his audience and get him a following.
I can see that...but that tells me CD understands the average attention span of people nowadays. And that not all of an 8 hour review is gold.
Look, I LOVE long podcasts. But I don't know if I can do 8 hours every week for one show. He's taking friends shooting the breeze for 8 hours and giving you the highlights. And it works. Whatever he's doing, even if they hate it, is business savvy enough to work for his audience and get him a following.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (Eng1Z)
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>>> 358 Groundhog Day is the most religious movie ever made that never discusses religion.
Posted by: Tom Servo
True. Jonah Goldberg actually wrote a good article on this topic in NR way back in the day.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (77rzZ)
Ghostwritten or stolen from Ace?
Posted by: Tom Servo
True. Jonah Goldberg actually wrote a good article on this topic in NR way back in the day.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (77rzZ)
Ghostwritten or stolen from Ace?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (ULPxl)
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Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 05:24 PM (uWKK
Interesting. Never thought of it. Awesome movie though.
Interesting. Never thought of it. Awesome movie though.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (eZwyX)
365
The woke is there to cover up the bad, to distract you from it, or make an excuse because the rest of it doesn't have to be good.
I don't have to worry about character motivations if my goal is to send a message to the patriarchy.
I don't have to worry about character motivations if my goal is to send a message to the patriarchy.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (gDhA9)
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352 I try to watch a movie without actively searching for reasons to hate it. If they're there, I'll find them. But I'm not on the hunt.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:27 PM (xYXPm)
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But this "superhero," "Riri" Williams, remains absolutely certain in her own entitlement and her unshakable belief that the world owes her fame and wealth and she is justified in committing any crime necessary to achieve these selfish goals.
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"Reparations be costly, yo!"
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"Reparations be costly, yo!"
Posted by: ShainS -- Designate The Democrat Party A Domestic Terrorist Organization at July 02, 2025 05:27 PM (eaE/x)
368
Musicals are for fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (mT+6a)
369
Henry's a good egg. I hope he does well though from what I hear Warhammer is not a happy fun world.
In the grim dark future of the 41st millennia there is only war.
In the grim dark future of the 41st millennia there is only war.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (t0Rmr)
370
Proposition: Groundhog Day is a rom-com.
Discuss
Posted by: Bulg
Dat groundhog tho, amirite? I'll be in my bunk.
Discuss
Posted by: Bulg
Dat groundhog tho, amirite? I'll be in my bunk.
Posted by: Richard Gere at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (1tFD7)
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>>> 368 Musicals are for fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (mT+6a)
Mongo straight!!!
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (mT+6a)
Mongo straight!!!
Posted by: John Travolta at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (ULPxl)
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Experiment: Give these people a chance!
Result: Absolute tragically bad garbage, over and over.
Conclusion: Racism and misogyny were not the actual problem here. Lack of talent and bad ideas was the reason you were being held back.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (gDhA9)
If you were a writer or actor before woke, you got treated based on your skills, got plots that fitted your talents and when time came for you to prove yourself, you had advice and training that let you write something that other people wanted to see that could appeal to most people.
Now we indoctrinate everyone with one, fairly nonsensical world view and give them 200 million to play with. It isn't a shocker that they fail, and badly.
Result: Absolute tragically bad garbage, over and over.
Conclusion: Racism and misogyny were not the actual problem here. Lack of talent and bad ideas was the reason you were being held back.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (gDhA9)
If you were a writer or actor before woke, you got treated based on your skills, got plots that fitted your talents and when time came for you to prove yourself, you had advice and training that let you write something that other people wanted to see that could appeal to most people.
Now we indoctrinate everyone with one, fairly nonsensical world view and give them 200 million to play with. It isn't a shocker that they fail, and badly.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (8avO+)
Posted by: Dewey, Cheetham, and Howe at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (mlg/3)
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I hope he does well though from what I hear Warhammer is not a happy fun world.
Its a grim, dismal misery fest with lovecraftian level evil barely held back by mankind basically becoming its absolutely worst grinding level of brutality with an immortal absolute dictator.
Its British fantasy, which means there are no good guys, no hope, and no fun. I don't honesty know why people like it.
Its a grim, dismal misery fest with lovecraftian level evil barely held back by mankind basically becoming its absolutely worst grinding level of brutality with an immortal absolute dictator.
Its British fantasy, which means there are no good guys, no hope, and no fun. I don't honesty know why people like it.
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (dfIr7)
375
I always loved that. Where do all the kids come from if Reich wingers all hate sex?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (zZu0s)
376
I can only rarely get around the fact that nobody just breaks out in song like that. Many of them were well put together.
Posted by: Oldcat
I admit that I have an issue with musical numbers that are set as "staged" numbers within the musical itself -- e.g., nightclub numbers, etc. Most musicals seem to include those types of numbers, though.
The best musicals are precisely those that do have people just breaking out in song, and only that -- because they reveal what the characters are thinking, and thus add psychologial depth and advance the plot
Posted by: Oldcat
I admit that I have an issue with musical numbers that are set as "staged" numbers within the musical itself -- e.g., nightclub numbers, etc. Most musicals seem to include those types of numbers, though.
The best musicals are precisely those that do have people just breaking out in song, and only that -- because they reveal what the characters are thinking, and thus add psychologial depth and advance the plot
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (77rzZ)
377
When a dude with a beard shows up at Disneyland as a fairy godmother, is that decision about you as a customer? or about the dude? or about the corporation signaling?
It isn't for the benefit of the customer, that's for sure. It's a signal that we take you for granted and don't care.
It isn't for the benefit of the customer, that's for sure. It's a signal that we take you for granted and don't care.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (gDhA9)
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I don't see Groundhog Day as a religious movie at all. I see a RomCom where it takes decades for a narcissistic man to change to get the woman he loves.
But I guess you can interpret anything in anyway if you're a good enough wordsmith.
But I guess you can interpret anything in anyway if you're a good enough wordsmith.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (VofaG)
379
Warhammer (both fantasy and 40k) are grim dark. Appealing but can also get tiresome.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (zZu0s)
380
Conclusion: Racism and misogyny were not the actual problem here. Lack of talent and bad ideas was the reason you were being held back.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (gDhA9)
There are allowed to be multiple problems.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:23 PM (gDhA9)
There are allowed to be multiple problems.
Posted by: joe, living dangerously at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (B9Prs)
381
Apparently gen z employees are asking permission to have rooms in their workplaces to shack up, and for in-office sex to be allowed. Because of course they are.
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Coming soon! Lawsuits against employers for employees getting STDs.
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Coming soon! Lawsuits against employers for employees getting STDs.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (L/fGl)
382
368 Musicals are for fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (mT+6a)
_Oh contraire mon Amie
Randy Marsh
Posted by: nurse ratched at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (mT+6a)
_Oh contraire mon Amie
Randy Marsh
Posted by: Captain Fantastic at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (DwKKA)
383
Musicals are for fags.
Posted by: nurse ratched
Sounds like something you'd say. Go back to your damn otters.
Posted by: nurse ratched
Sounds like something you'd say. Go back to your damn otters.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (77rzZ)
384
I would like to see a movie where Tony Stark puts on his old (newest) suit and fights Ironheart and ekes out a narrow victory despite her underhanded tricks! Who’s the better engineer, indeed! Never will happen till the copyrights expire sometime in the next century, and then who will care?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (SEFV4)
385
new one
new one
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (3ek7K)
386
304 @MikeBenzCyber: "the EU’s “Voluntary Code of Conduct on Disinformation” just became MANDATORY. US social media platforms will now get whipped by huge EU fines if they don’t throttle what the EU calls “disinfo”"
Europe despises freedom of speech.
USA out of NATO now.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (xYXPm)
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The EU is another means to kill Western Civilization.
Europe despises freedom of speech.
USA out of NATO now.
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:13 PM (xYXPm)
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The EU is another means to kill Western Civilization.
Posted by: Seems Legit at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (PMtkd)
387
I always liked 1776 as a musical.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (zZu0s)
388
But Whale produced top-notch entertainment -- classics like The Invisible Man and Bride of Frankenstein.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (omVj0)
Wrong James Whale.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 04:32 PM (omVj0)
Wrong James Whale.
Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (5xuJ/)
389
369 Henry's a good egg. I hope he does well though from what I hear Warhammer is not a happy fun world.
In the grim dark future of the 41st millennia there is only war.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (t0Rmr)
You came to me asking how my faith survived the Day of Judgement. I will tell you a secret. When the stars fell, when the seas boiled and the earth burned, my faith didn’t die. That is when I began to believe.
God was real, and he hated us.
In the grim dark future of the 41st millennia there is only war.
Posted by: 18-1 at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (t0Rmr)
You came to me asking how my faith survived the Day of Judgement. I will tell you a secret. When the stars fell, when the seas boiled and the earth burned, my faith didn’t die. That is when I began to believe.
God was real, and he hated us.
Posted by: The Horus Heresy at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (TbWk/)
390
Bye Bye Birdie was basically porn for me as a kid, Ann Margaret changing her clothes in her bedroom while dining is spellbinding.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:32 PM (VofaG)
391
>>> 385
new one
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (3ek7K)
Gotta use your outside voice.
NOOD
CIA and OMG RUSSIA
new one
Posted by: four seasons at July 02, 2025 05:31 PM (3ek7K)
Gotta use your outside voice.
NOOD
CIA and OMG RUSSIA
Posted by: Helena Handbasket at July 02, 2025 05:32 PM (ULPxl)
392
True. Jonah Goldberg actually wrote a good article on this topic in NR way back in the day.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (77rzZ)
Ghostwritten or stolen from Ace?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
Don't know. Did Ace ever do a post about Groundhog Day?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:25 PM (77rzZ)
Ghostwritten or stolen from Ace?
Posted by: Helena Handbasket
Don't know. Did Ace ever do a post about Groundhog Day?
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:32 PM (77rzZ)
393
Posted by: Christopher R Taylor at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (dfIr7)
You’re a space marine in a battle suit killing evil. That’s enough for a lot of people.
You’re a space marine in a battle suit killing evil. That’s enough for a lot of people.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at July 02, 2025 05:33 PM (eZwyX)
394
60 "Plus: Marvel's New "Superheo" is a Black Teen Genius Girlboss and Sociopathic Criminal Who Literally Sells Her Soul to the Devil"
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
No, my money is on a new character played by Pedro Pascal. He'll be a full on pdf file; he calls himself...The Kiddler.
Thank you. I'll be here all week.
What's next for disney, human sacrifice?
No, my money is on a new character played by Pedro Pascal. He'll be a full on pdf file; he calls himself...The Kiddler.
Thank you. I'll be here all week.
Posted by: Nelly at July 02, 2025 05:34 PM (cHLus)
395
Now we indoctrinate everyone with one, fairly nonsensical world view and give them 200 million to play with. It isn't a shocker that they fail, and badly. Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:28 PM (8avO+)
Yep. Old and male = decades of experience, hard gained.
But like I say above, woke is there to cover the lack of talent. Woke seems to be saying something important, but frankly, the message isn't that important - it is completely stale.
I thought we beat racism and sexism pretty much to death in the 1990s. There was so little of it after 2000...So why, 25 year later, is this a big issue? It's a subject as stale as Pompeii bread at this point. No one cares.
Yep. Old and male = decades of experience, hard gained.
But like I say above, woke is there to cover the lack of talent. Woke seems to be saying something important, but frankly, the message isn't that important - it is completely stale.
I thought we beat racism and sexism pretty much to death in the 1990s. There was so little of it after 2000...So why, 25 year later, is this a big issue? It's a subject as stale as Pompeii bread at this point. No one cares.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:34 PM (gDhA9)
396
nood
Posted by: Hacked gp's Feed Off The Bird at July 02, 2025 05:34 PM (xYXPm)
397
Look, I LOVE long podcasts. But I don't know if I can do 8 hours every week for one show. He's taking friends shooting the breeze for 8 hours and giving you the highlights. And it works. Whatever he's doing, even if they hate it, is business savvy enough to work for his audience and get him a following.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (Eng1Z)
For most of them, the 8 is for a 8 show series, about an hour per show. Now for Mauler, his famed Star War sequels review (for one of them) were about 13 hours and his review of the first one likely will never be completed. His panel shows are 10+ and are not really supposed to be done in one sitting.
Everyone assumes people today have no attention span, but the growth of the alt-reviewers shows that people will adjust to you if you are good enough.
Posted by: LizLem at July 02, 2025 05:26 PM (Eng1Z)
For most of them, the 8 is for a 8 show series, about an hour per show. Now for Mauler, his famed Star War sequels review (for one of them) were about 13 hours and his review of the first one likely will never be completed. His panel shows are 10+ and are not really supposed to be done in one sitting.
Everyone assumes people today have no attention span, but the growth of the alt-reviewers shows that people will adjust to you if you are good enough.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:36 PM (8avO+)
398
The Red Letter Media grumps just dropped "Half in the Bag: 2025 Mid-Year Catch-up":
https://m.youtube.com/
watch?v=1tePkLTMPlg
https://m.youtube.com/
watch?v=1tePkLTMPlg
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at July 02, 2025 05:36 PM (kpS4V)
399
Noodus CIA
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at July 02, 2025 05:37 PM (omVj0)
400
I like American musicals, but I also like the French style of musical, like Les jeunes filles de Rochefort. It helps that I’m francophone. Their style is more like a mix of operetta and opera. The songs are not that difficult to sing, but they sing almost everything! The dance numbers are not bad either! It’s beautiful if you can appreciate it!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:37 PM (SEFV4)
401
I thought we beat racism and sexism pretty much to death in the 1990s. There was so little of it after 2000...So why, 25 year later, is this a big issue? It's a subject as stale as Pompeii bread at this point. No one cares.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:34 PM (gDhA9)
The Dems need to break people into groups to control them, playing one off against each other. The problem is the process never ends, you have to subdivide and subdivide forever.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:34 PM (gDhA9)
The Dems need to break people into groups to control them, playing one off against each other. The problem is the process never ends, you have to subdivide and subdivide forever.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:38 PM (8avO+)
402
You’re a space marine in a battle suit killing evil. That’s enough for a lot of people.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at July 02, 2025 05:33 PM
You're also serving evil, and are yourself evil. I want to root for mankind because, well, mankind, but I doubt I share any DNA with what mankind had become.
Posted by: thathalfrican - The One at July 02, 2025 05:33 PM
You're also serving evil, and are yourself evil. I want to root for mankind because, well, mankind, but I doubt I share any DNA with what mankind had become.
Posted by: toby928 at July 02, 2025 05:38 PM (jc0TO)
403
Old and busted - Spend years honing your craft.
New and Hot - Those years are just a way to keep the black woman down!
Old and busted - Those years are just a way to keep the black woman down!
New and Hot - Spend years honing your craft.
New and Hot - Those years are just a way to keep the black woman down!
Old and busted - Those years are just a way to keep the black woman down!
New and Hot - Spend years honing your craft.
Posted by: El Mariachi - Attorney at Law at July 02, 2025 05:38 PM (gDhA9)
404
378 I don't see Groundhog Day as a religious movie at all. I see a RomCom where it takes decades for a narcissistic man to change to get the woman he loves.
But I guess you can interpret anything in anyway if you're a good enough wordsmith.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (VofaG)
She's not the focus, the way that his soul is redeemed and transformed is the focus. The fact that his soul is changed is what allows him to finally have a healthy relationship with another human being, for probably the first time in his existence.
But I guess you can interpret anything in anyway if you're a good enough wordsmith.
Posted by: polynikes at July 02, 2025 05:30 PM (VofaG)
She's not the focus, the way that his soul is redeemed and transformed is the focus. The fact that his soul is changed is what allows him to finally have a healthy relationship with another human being, for probably the first time in his existence.
Posted by: Tom Servo at July 02, 2025 05:40 PM (uWKK8)
405
The best musicals are precisely those that do have people just breaking out in song, and only that -- because they reveal what the characters are thinking, and thus add psychologial depth and advance the plot
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (77rzZ)
I admit the utility, my mind just cries "THATS NOT HOW PEOPLE ACT!" every so often.
Posted by: Bulg at July 02, 2025 05:29 PM (77rzZ)
I admit the utility, my mind just cries "THATS NOT HOW PEOPLE ACT!" every so often.
Posted by: Oldcat at July 02, 2025 05:41 PM (8avO+)
406
Sorry! I remembered the title wrong: it’s Les Demoiselles de Rochefort: in English The Young Girls of Rochefort!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:42 PM (SEFV4)
407
I just saw "Jurassic Whatever".
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I see there's a "Digital 3D" version available. What is that. Do you need glasses?
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I see there's a "Digital 3D" version available. What is that. Do you need glasses?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Big Mouth of the West at July 02, 2025 05:42 PM (L/fGl)
408
Groundhog Day is a religious movie: who do you think is giving him all these second chances? And third, and fourth, etc. Mind you we don’t get do-overs in this life, but if we did, who would supply them?
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:47 PM (SEFV4)
409
British fantasy, which means there are no good guys, no hope, and no fun.
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CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien are not amused.
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CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien are not amused.
Posted by: Um yeah, what happened? at July 02, 2025 05:51 PM (uflOM)
410
God is telling Phil “You’re going to keep doing this day until you get it right!” Granted, that’s not how God interacts with us, but it’s a fantasy, and you’re allowed one little twist to reality to set the story in motion. This is what the writers chose.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 05:53 PM (SEFV4)
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384 I would like to see a movie where Tony Stark puts on his old (newest) suit and fights Ironheart and ekes out a narrow victory despite her underhanded tricks! Who’s the better engineer, indeed! Never will happen till the copyrights expire sometime in the next century, and then who will care?
Narrow victory? Pfft. Use Supernatural rules against her. Trap in her in a hidden demon trap. Magic Armor is useless. B*kkake holy water on her stupid *ss until she smokes out. Head for the impala for Beer and talking about our feelings.
Narrow victory? Pfft. Use Supernatural rules against her. Trap in her in a hidden demon trap. Magic Armor is useless. B*kkake holy water on her stupid *ss until she smokes out. Head for the impala for Beer and talking about our feelings.
Posted by: Nelly at July 02, 2025 05:57 PM (cHLus)
412
> Disney's other bomb factory Marvel has produced what sounds like the most morally repugnant kid's show in history, one in which the supposed "superhero" main character goes on a crime spree of armed theft and extorting millionaires into signing over their companies to the crime ring.
Read a few issues of whatever Ironman comic started off IronHeart. Horrifically bad but I'm impressed that the TV show is even worse.
Read a few issues of whatever Ironman comic started off IronHeart. Horrifically bad but I'm impressed that the TV show is even worse.
Posted by: comradearthur at July 02, 2025 05:57 PM (OdNzD)
413
They're all about "sanding down".
Sanding down girls' boobs and boys' penises.
Sanding down girls' boobs and boys' penises.
Posted by: UncleJefe at July 02, 2025 06:01 PM (DzC+b)
414
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at July 02, 2025 06:54 PM (SEFV4)
415
The marvel crapfest reminds me of the show on now about a British hedgefund that they keep promoting all over (yet i still can't care to remember the name)
The lead is a black girl who breaks every rule and does what she wants because she's actually smarter than all those old dudes in the company. But she constantly f's up, and then cries about it or does something that saves her ass but hurts someone who spent the whole show helping her. And it's not doing that to show she has flaws, because she never learns from it and that never plays in to the idea she's ruthless. Then we're supposed to always feel bad for her. And none of this is done ironically or tongue in cheek. It's just shitty writing that they hope they can make up for with having the other female lead be naked half the time.
The lead is a black girl who breaks every rule and does what she wants because she's actually smarter than all those old dudes in the company. But she constantly f's up, and then cries about it or does something that saves her ass but hurts someone who spent the whole show helping her. And it's not doing that to show she has flaws, because she never learns from it and that never plays in to the idea she's ruthless. Then we're supposed to always feel bad for her. And none of this is done ironically or tongue in cheek. It's just shitty writing that they hope they can make up for with having the other female lead be naked half the time.
Posted by: Rbastid at July 02, 2025 07:31 PM (RxQkI)
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This Riri was introduced in Black Panther 2 as a super-genius.
However, the writers couldn't get that right.
They tried to demonstrate her genius because of the classes she took at MIT, but they listed differential equations, which a lot of MIT students take in high school.
However, the writers couldn't get that right.
They tried to demonstrate her genius because of the classes she took at MIT, but they listed differential equations, which a lot of MIT students take in high school.
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