Topic: Movie thread.

Yeah, that's a fair take. I'm not saying it's bad because it's not historically accurate, I'm saying it's bad because it unfairly put someone who existed in real life in a bad light, someone who literally wanted nothing to do with Disney, and therefore wouldn't be able to defend herself. That's not just a bad biopic, that's bullying.

Celebrity neighbours?

Dad used to be neighbours with Chris Martin, of Coldplay.

The less said about that the better.

I'm not saying those are bad films, it's just that they are normally for (not a bad thing) a more casual audience. Technically all H O L L Y W O O D films are for a casual audience and it's all up to you if you want to watch a film made by a large movie studio.

In the end I think it's silly (I respect your choice though) to cast out all major brands and only buy tiny company products. I own Coca-Cola Monopoly, don't talk to me about not liking major brands.

I need to stop talking before I start questioning my future life choices

I'm sorry I can't get my ideas out properly I wish I could but my stupid dysgraphia & slow processing make it really hard. No use getting mad at myself though that gets no one no where.

I kinda get what you're saying, but I think you missed my point. I wasn't saying to condemn all major brands or major Hollywood studios. It's fine that these tentpole blockbusters are meant for a more casual audience, but that's not what I was criticizing. I was criticizing Disney's distasteful take on a woman who didn't want anything to do with Disney. It's not as if she's a criminal like Ted Bundy, because if that's the case, it would be understandable if a biopic portrays her crimes as a criminal and puts her in a negative light. No, the reality is, that film was obviously told from a biased point of view and made a mockery of a woman who wanted nothing to do with Disney. It's not really about whether it's a bad film or not, it's not about whether people should watch movies by big-name Hollywood studios, it's about that one film I had a problem with, it's about Disney's overall treatment of P.L Travers' estate and legacy, adding on to numerous other problematic and unethical decisions made by Disney as well.

More than many other movie companies, Disney is a greedy money machine that only cares about how much money they could make and add to its already enormous pile of gold coins, and I wish people would stop putting the company or its brand on a pedestal. They don't care about your childhood. They don't care about children. They care about making as much money as possible off your children.

It's fine. I just feel like I have to clarify my own stance in this conversation, and I'm not really blaming you or anything. Take a break.

@Maxenmus I understand I just didn't move into that bit properly sorry.

Saving Mr. Banks is a good look into Mr. Walt Disney in the 60s, and how a beloved classic was made and a Disney-esc look at Ms. P.L. Travers. I think it's quite obvious the film cares more about Mary Poppins than P.L. and that ending is like Disney put those emotions into her. Plus she didn't even get invited to her own book's film.

Now let's talk about GUS the real best Disney film.

I think Disney+ for Switch could be announced at D23 at that Video Game live stream they're having.

Unpopular opinion: I also didn't like Thor: Ragnarok. Taika Waititi's goofy comedy didn't really do it for me, but probably because I've never seen What We Do in the Shadows.

But I think more than just not liking the MCU's self-referential jokes, I think it's a crying shame so much of the Norse mythology went unexplored in favor of dumb jokes. The Ragnarök, literally one of the most significant events of Norse mythology, was treated like a joke, Fenrir the wolf (foretold to kill Odin in the myth) was never really named (and some generic wolf creature replaced him instead), and most egregious of all... where the heck is Jörmungandr the world serpent?! lol

I think it's fair to say this is more than just some comic book nerd whining about the movies not being faithful to the comics, because the Norse mythology is an actual folklore in real life, part of a real culture. I just think that it's a shame that millions of kids today who experience the MCU wouldn't get to learn about all the other cool stuff from the rich lore the mythology has to offer. We've had lots of films based on the Greek mythology (even though none have been a decent film unless you count the really old ones like Jason and the Argonauts) and even the Egyptian mythology (again, not a lot of decent films except Moon Knight), so I think it was a wasted opportunity for the MCU to not tap into the Norse myth.

In fact, I felt like Moon Knight did a better job at getting me interested in Egyptian myth than those Thor films ever did for Norse myth. I'm glad the God of War games at least gave the Norse myth a bigger highlight though, so that's nice.

@Maxenmus It's comic-book Norse mythology it pours 3 gallons of water on it and only some things stay the same.

@Kermit1 lol I have no idea what you just said.

@Maxenmus Norse mythology is watered down in Thor/comics.

excuse me I gotta go replace a car in a different thread.

Yeah, I know, which is why I said that the MCU felt like a great opportunity to correct that, given the large amount of people that watch those movies.

It would have. Could have been cool to see the myths done right.

https://theronin.org/2021/01/15/marvel-should-tackle-the-inva...
Despite my problems with the MCU, I wouldn't mind if this happens, introducing The Invaders with Chris Evans reprising his role.

For those who don't know, The Invaders are a group of WWII-era superheroes comprising of Captain America, Namor, the original Human Torch that's an android, and a bunch of other lesser-known supers like Spitfire and Union Jack. I think there are a bunch of good things that could come out of this:

• It's a good excuse to bring Chris Evans back for one last run
• We could see Cap interacting with other supers during WWII
• We could see Namor in a WWII setting where he belonged in the comics
• It's a great way to introduce Logan to the MCU as well, since he literally did fight in the war alongside Cap

It most probably won't happen, but I do enjoy fantasizing about these theories. lol Ah well. I guess Cap's war stories with Wolverine will just have to remain a fantasy for now... or in comic book form at least.

Um, apparently the Batgirl movie footage got erased.... that sucks

@Kermit1
Yeah, but it makes sense. They cancelled it for tax purposes, so WB can’t use it for profit anymore. Still probably should have kept the footage though.

@blindsquarel They probably deleted it so it wouldn't get leaked. Which would have happened in 5 months if they didn't delete it.

I saw some now deleted posts (on I think reddit), saying they were going to try stealing the footage.

Dammit Warner Bros Discovery, they cancelled so many shows I loved and movies and shows I was looking forward to. R.I.P. Driftwood.

@HotGoomba at least we're getting a 12th season of Curb.

@Kermit1 Oh hell yeah. This'll help me forget about Mao Mao.

Watched Wish Dragon tonight. At first I was expecting a friendship story, then I was expecting Aladdin, and the movie went in directions I didn't even expect it to. I loved it! At first, it started out with Din and Lina meeting and becoming friends, and Lina moving away. Years later then Din meets the dragon, I got Aladdin vibes because Long gave Din a suit and tie, to impress Lina, who is now a successful model. When that ran out, I thought Lina was going to be mad at Din for lying, she got nostalgic being back in her old town. The end left me and my mom in tears. This whole movie surprised me.

Also, saw Trolls World Tour again yesterday as another local theater did a summer event. Feels so good to be able to see this one twice on the big screen, this movie still looks excellent on the big screen. The first time was special, the second time was nice too.

I wonder if WBD will ever make something non reality show related. I mean The Batman 2 has not even been greenlit yet and J.J. Abrams like 500mil contract is trashed (he just sat on that pile o' cash).

Also did anyone see the announcement of the Gravity Rush movie... I'm scared because the people involved have worked on some dumpster fire movies.