On 12/26/2023 at 1:35 PM, VintageComics said:

The point you quoted earlier came out of a discussion that spanned various threads, and the point I was specifically making was about how corporate influence affects the final artform. 

I think audiences are surprised at this. I am. 

Just tell that to Orson Welles! (Italics in above quote mine)

As regards audience members, some aren't even aware a film is comprised of mostly 2-5 seconds clips all stitched together with sound providing the audience a sense of continuity. Anyone who doubts that can put on a movie and count the number of seconds before a scene changes. It is why the "long take" is often cited in reviews and reactions, as they are so uncommon. 

On 12/26/2023 at 12:48 PM, VintageComics said:

My point was directed at the intent of the people involved.

If the director or producer can change the intended purpose of the artist entirely from what it was originally intended to be then that is very disturbing. 

Again not uncommon. A finished film goes through so many iterations from editing to sound to editing again to studio input to after focus input back to editing an sound and director input and scenes can end up quite different than originally storyboarded/scripted. I'm sure there is a clause in most contracts allowing the studio et al to make changes as they see fit. A seasoned actor like Cage should not be surprised at this.

On 11/23/2023 at 1:36 PM, VintageComics said:

So, he was under the impression that he was filming something completely different than the end product? Wow.

Honestly, that is not a new thing, especially in these times of AI and CGI..

This makes me nervous. I have yet to see a Lovecraft "adaptation" that did justice to the source material! Best of luck to them though! 

On 9/26/2023 at 12:34 PM, SkOw said:

The Flash Movie Suffers Worst Box Office Flop In DCEU Superhero History

https://thedirect.com/article/the-flash-movie-box-office-flop-dceu-superhero

Weird that immediately following That Headline comes this:

The Flash was one of the biggest box office flops in DCEU superhero history.

So what's it gonna be? The worst or one of the worst ? These writers make me embarrassed to have been a writer.

I wanted to see if there was a superhero movie I was unfamiliar and hit MAX (aka HBO) and saw THE FLASH and noted 2023 as the date. Thought...hmmm...OK.

I am just about halfway thru and enjoying this immensely. It feels like those goofy Checkerboard/GoGo Checks SA DC comics and is just what I was looking for. I'll check in later to fill in my final assessment.

*** BACK ***

So I finished watching it and, overall, liked it quite a bit. I am not a huge fan of movies based on time manipulation, mainly because they are often cliche and somewhat obvious. This one took me on a fine ride and held my attention. I loved Sasha Calle as Kara. Really like the way they brought her in and loved the 'tude. I do hope to see her reprise the role, of course on a different timeline. There were some fun moments with the Lasso of Truth that actually made me chuckle. Initially I was taken aback with seeing the older versions of some heroes in cameo but mainly because it was so unexpected and rather jarring. In retrospect I will like them better on subsequent viewings.

I have gotten to the point with the MCU of adding them to my favorites but not getting around to watching them. Well, except for WEREWOLF BY NIGHT (love both the B&W and color versions). I shall be exploring more of DC in hopes of more fun. I think next up will be Shazam! Fury of the Gods!

On 11/25/2023 at 3:29 AM, jimjum12 said:

If someone wants to know the definition of "meta" show them this book 

On 12/25/2023 at 12:59 PM, thehumantorch said:

Tales of Suspense 12 

Tales To Astonish 17  Colour touch in 4 small spots left of Vandoom

$200 for JimJum.  Shipping on me to anywhere

 

Cool books Dave! Sad to say I already have them but maybe this will spur more! 

On 12/25/2023 at 3:30 PM, skypinkblu said:

I'm not far from the spot where Mass, Vermont and NY meet, so it depends on WHERE in Massachusetts;)

Cool. Friends and I used to ho camping in the Berkshires a lot. No matter how often one encounters it that Hairpin Turn always amazed us!

I am definitely getting older and slower. 

I should have mentioned I like my pre-heroes raw as opposed to slabbed. Nice pickup!

Any pre-hero Marvels out there??? 

On 12/24/2023 at 1:32 PM, toro said:

That invite good for all?   Calling airlines now. 

I'm in! Nothing goes better with cookies than a cawfee tawk!

On 12/24/2023 at 8:17 AM, skypinkblu said:

Thank you @vaultkeeper great information!

I'm around, but cooking...so I'll be back and forth ...as of 5 minutes ago, all pms were answered. Thank you all!

Sha's always got something cooking! 

On 12/22/2023 at 1:55 PM, DavidTheDavid said:

I think @Galen130 took this

Err which one???

On 12/22/2023 at 1:27 PM, SpideyFein said:

I’ve seen this for years and years on the boards and now had to jump on the chance to own a copy. It’s one of those that intrigues every time you look at it. Thanks!

Indeed. I am not a big underwater scene fan but that Nightmare is a favorite PCH cover!

On 12/22/2023 at 12:51 PM, EC ed said:

Bible Tales for Young Folk/People (Atlas, 1953)

Complete 5 issue title run, $200 shipped (USA and Canada), all $$ goes to Jimbo (I bought issues 3, 4 & 5 from the man himself!)

#1 VG (4.0): tearing around staples; cover creasing, looks like a bit of light blue crayon markings on FC
#2 VG- (3.5): cover edge chipping; heavy diag. creasing LRFC
#3 VG (4.0): general wear, creasing, a few tears along cover edges; "KENDAL" written in ink FC
#4 GD (2.0): pretty rough...cover edge tearing; 1" upper spine split; interior cover edge tanning; cover barely hanging on to top staple; heavy spine/reading wear
#5 VG (4.0): couple of cover edge tears; small triangle piece missing URFC; weak spine

An intriguing addition to a pre-code Atlas collection!

On 12/22/2023 at 12:11 PM, crassus said:

Hi, yes as the thread gets bigger it becomes a bit of a wade through, I'm keeping an updated recap on page 7, and have messaged Sharon to put that in the title, I will get everything up to date this evening....and its ok to be "THAT guy"... just dress a bit sexier  

As you wish!

On 12/21/2023 at 7:47 PM, skypinkblu said:

I can't find my post, but somewhere I mentioned "hiding the picture" once the book is sold, I should have said "please put the picture in a spoiler" don't delete the post. The spoiler if you are not sure what I'm talking about is that EYE thingy in the top row of your post . Just click on the picture and hit the eye thingy.

Thank you

Not to be "oh THAT guy" but just a reminder if you have sold a book please wrap it in a spoiler. It really makes it much easier to see what is still available. 

Get well Jimbo!!!!!!!!

And now back to our regularly scheduled rant.

On 12/21/2023 at 3:04 PM, mstrange said:

I'm going to go ahead and move most of the lots I have for sell in my sells thread here all Proceeds going to JimJum12.

Twisted Tales lot grade range 6.5 to 9.2 with most being in the 9.2 range $48 shipped 

 

 

Did a  on Tuesday for Savage Tales #1 and received the book on Friday. How does that happen!!!??? 

Mike is a communication maven, keeping me constantly updated with scans of receipts etc. Some of the finest packaging as well. Double cardboard and thick bubble wrap all secure in a Priority box. Man-Thing never had it so cushy! Man I hope your wife needs another major appliance!!!

On 12/20/2023 at 6:02 AM, 1Cool said:

... I think it's a bit of a stretch to compare it to the quality and social impact of BP...

That's what I was saying. I brought it up as I have seen some "representation" comparisons between BB and BP and felt, like you, they were something of a stretch. 

Watched it on MAX today. It reminded me a lot of the first Ant-Man, but overall I enjoyed it. I would not compare it to Black Panther as far as representation. BP showed a lot of the culture, the politics etc. Blue Beetle focused on the dynamics of a family. Still, a pleasant enough outing with generally likable characters.