NewEnglandGothic

I totally agree. 2008 was the best year for comic movies. Because we got two bonafide classics ("The Dark Knight" and "Iron Man") from both studios, that no one could argue over. I don't remember a hearing peep about The Dark Knight grossing more, as it was Iron Man laying the groundwork for future movies, that weren't going to be "Ghost Rider." I think back then, we were more grateful, the material was being taken more seriously. #whysoserious

Just finished "City of Death" from the Tom Baker era. Yeah, I forgot that was a good one. Definitely in the top 10 of the older stuff. I'm going to have to write a list pretty soon, just so I can keep track.

Political? If there is boardie politics in tallying box-office revenues, I blame the moderators.

Reading all this talk about multiple viewings of "Infinity War," I watched it for a third time too. I always thought it was a watchable popcorn movie, more product, than plot. Everything seemed calculated, but not for the narrative's sake. Not the best movie ever, but it certainly had moments though, although not enough for me to get too excited for "End Game." I was going to watch "MI: Fallout" afterwards for the first time, but watched Kelly MacDonald's "Puzzle" for a quainter movie viewing, that wasn't too noisy or trying to sell me videogames afterwards. I cannot see watching "Infinity Wars," almost 90 times in 6 months. Maybe that number with "Superman: The Movie," in 40 years.

I snuck out of high school with friends one day to watch his movie with that title. I had a huge crush on Stacey Dash after "Moving."

Maybe SONY should have paid James Wan to direct "Venom." Thought they would have had decent relationship after the "Insidious" movies? But, James does seem to bounce around the studios a lot though, Lionsgate, SONY, now Warner...

That idea sounds great!

I bought it on a "blind buy," for some reason and figured I would hate it, but I really enjoyed it as well.

Keep in mind The Conjuring Universe is a billion dollar franchise, he still produces.

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"Ha ha, Parker I signed on for five movies. My contract is as airtight as Robert Wuhl's after the first Batman" -Ned Kind of takes the poetic justice away, in these franchises. But, yeah, if I had an aunt that looked like Marissa Tomei, I would want see if hamsters Ned could fly.

Just finished Tom Baker's "The Leisure Hive." It's gotten a bad rap over the years for all the John-Nathan Turner changes that were made, but I enjoyed it. Hey, there was no Adric... yet. Lalla Ward wasn't so stiff and quite fetching in her sailor top, Tom Baker's new costume can't contain him, guest-star Adrienne Corri (from A Clockwork Orange) acts with dignity, despite having green hair, and Tom's old age make-up holds up in close-ups for a show with no budget. Can't wait to watch the documentaries.

I thought Rose had a poignant back-story for a Star wars movie and I liked her immediately, but... that Ned character in Homecoming. He was so obnoxious and constantly jeopardizing Peter's secret (putting his family at risk,) I was surprised Peter didn't leave him in the elevator on the Washington Monument. People on here talked about having a distaste of Zendaya (not sure I'm spelling her name right,) but she was always a delightfully fresh young lady on screen compared to the Ned character. My

What about 360 degree camera pans around a scene, slow-motion American flag shots or even slowly outrunning explosions and fireballs? If those are gone, I'm sold. I'm 43 and getting older, give me a single camera set-up with no slow-motion and I'll be happy.

Another question is... twenty years from now will you be still watching most of the Marvel films, even Iron Man? I know, like Batman Forever, I don't see myself watching just about all the current DC films. The Dark Knight was about something (for example a comment on violence in society.) It's a time capsule of our times (trying not to get political<) that doesn't feel like "product" (Avengers: Infinity War.) Black Panther is a solid movie, but not a Best Picture. It's a step in the right direction for "funny book" movies though. I wouldn't mind seeing a grittier installment to the franchise down the road. To me "Black Panther" feels like a slicker "Batman Begins," meaning "full of promise." I used to collect every comic book movie on DVD and Blu Ray. But, now I can admit, these movies hit their critical peak in 2008, with The Dark Knight. Logan, Iron Man, The Avengers, Guardians, Deadpool 2 coming really close. But, I'll keep watching them (Venom,) like my father watched westerns for thirty years, hoping one day to find another masterpiece, like "Unforgiven." Never say never.

If anything, Michael B. Jordan might see a nomination (a really promising young actor, not sure after Creed II though,) as well as technical noms. Black Panther is part of a billion $ franchise, whose character reappeared in a billion $ Avengers sequel (and got "killed off." ) Academy jealousy of success tends to factor in, when little movies get lost in the shuffle. But, I have been wrong before about this before when Titanic sweeped the night away from LA Confidential in '97.

Jenny Slate would have made a better girlfriend/love interest than Michelle Williams. William's boyfriend "Doctor Dan" had more chemistry with Tom Hardy. LOL Plus, the offscreen violence was annoying. After Riot kills a roomful of Nasa-like scientists, Michelle Williams strolls in, like there's no heads rolling around. The eating bad-guy stuff was too PG-13 awkward, as well. But... these are just funny book movies. It's too bad though, as this one could have really pushed the envelope.

That's pretty much what I got out of it. Something that I might again watch down the road. Not really worthy of a 56 page thread though (depending on your screen preferences.)

But, it was better than Elektra.

These are movies made by committee. Cinematic junk food, like the disposable entertainment that reached you in comic form. Granted, there's a Deadpool and Dark Knight, here and there. But, the chances of everyone enjoying an Aguaman movie were minimal, at best. It did reach a lot of people in a positive way and being a fan of James Wan's minimal "Conjuring" movies, I'm not sure I'm going to be one of them. But, I'll try it, regardless, on Blu Ray. Christmas Eve funny book prescription: pop in the Unrated "Robocop" (1987) movie. It's on of the best underrated comic book movies of all time!

It was funny seeing Eddie on a bridge pondering his existence (or how this movie is being made ,) almost ready to jump and "It's a Wonderful Life" playing on NBC at the same time, with George Bailey about to do the same thing. Both will be saved by very unconventional angels. Just a thought.

With my expectations, literally at 25%, it wasn't a horrible movie. It really reminded me of Blade. A lot of effort going into the main character (Tom Hardy was a hoot,) with cartoonish bad-guys he easily dispatches. Some 2nd unit shots go a bit too long (the bike chase,) Michelle Williams didn't look as bored as Rachael Nichols in Doctor Strange and we have seen the monster fight between two monsters before (Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, etc,) but the movie does do some engaging anti-hero stuff to keep the Marvel brand fresh. For now... Could have been worse, DC worse.

So, is this "shut your brain off entertainment" too?

If you set your expectations at zero and are slightly inebriated (Christmas Eve,) it's watchable trash. It has some moronic plot devices, but... Let's face it. Even the original had cheese, Bill Duke's eulogy to the stars for Jesse Ventura and anything Sonny Landham did (he played basically the same character in "Action Jackson with a knife stand-off.) I wouldn't buy it for more than $5, but I see me watching it again. It wasn't the original cast of misfits, or the grunts from "Aliens," but they started to grow on you. Olivia Munn had some funny action scenes, despite her character getting constantly knocked-out. I dunno, "shut your brain off, but not insulting entertainment" (AVP: Requiem.)