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Die Sexmonster!: Nov 30, 2005

Kenny Logins posted:

I've been listening to back eps of Scumbag and is it just me or does Felix say "so-loph-ist" when he should be saying solipsist. Is this like an ironic "should of" thing with him?

No, but Will's pronunciation of "rather" really grinds my gears!

# ? Jun 8, 2017 00:50

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# ? May 29, 2024 20:32

CortezFantastic: Aug 10, 2003; I SEE DEMONS

ham_sanitizer posted:

hey guys do you think the "dry boys" ever posted on the something awful forums

MODS

# ? Jun 8, 2017 01:02

Pomplamoose: Jun 28, 2008

There are essentially two ways to go about making a superhero movie. You can make a �superhero� movie, (Christopher Nolan�s Batman films or Bryan Singer�s Superman) which takes the tropes, symbols and larger-than-life characters of the comic book universe seriously, analyzing the semiotics and psychology of superheroes and the culture that produces them. Or, you can say screw that egghead stuff and make a SUPERHERO movie, (John Favreau�s Iron Man or Richard Donner�s Superman) focusing on the technicolor spectacle that is the essential justification for the genre and leave the parsing of subtext to film critics and American Studies majors.

People interested in crowning a �greatest ever� superhero movie are really looking for a film that combines the two approaches to form the ultimate: a �SUPERHERO� movie. Whether such a beast is even possible is up for debate. Many people have claimed that The Dark Knight embodies the synthesis, but it really doesn�t. Are the action scenes (except for that kickass truck crash) on anyone�s list of the twenty most memorable things about that film? As great as it is, TDK is a pure �superhero� movie. Other films, like Ang Lee�s Hulk, attempt the synthesis and fail miserably.

The triumph of Joss Whedon�s Avengers is that it never wavers in it�s commitment to delivering the titanic action pageantry and iconic superhero personalities that drew us all to these characters when we were not-yet-jaded youngsters. And that�s why The Avengers is the best SUPERHERO movie of all time.

If The Avengers were just a string of high-octane action scenes, it would already claim the throne, but what makes this movie truly extraordinary is the attention paid to the characters. Considering that Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk have all carried entire films by themselves, the main danger of a film featuring them all is that they might just blend together into one Uberhero. But Joss Whedon masterfully avoids this pitfall by focusing on the very different ways that each of these characters views their role as a superhero. For Bruce Banner, it�s a curse. For Steve Rogers, it�s a duty. For Thor Odinson, it�s a birthright. And for Tony Stark it�s a chance to have fun and show people just how awesome he is. These divergent visions of superheroism not only help the characters stand out from one another, they also create the interpersonal friction that sparks the kind of glorious intramural smackdowns that will thrill anyone who made their action figures fight each other as a kid.

By focusing on delivering core comic book thrills, by vividly representing a group of indelible superhero characters that have been painstakingly reintroduced to moviegoers over the past decade, by taking the time to shape relationships and conflicts sharply and efficiently, and by delivering a monumental finale of smashing and crashing that could have been pulled directly for a fanboy�s cream dream, Joss Whedon and company have made the finest SUPERHERO film to date. Until the sequel, at least.

review by Matt Christman

# ? Jun 8, 2017 01:12

Alfred P. Pseudonym: May 29, 2006; And when you gaze long into an abyss, the abyss goes 8-8

Sebadoh Gigante posted:

There are essentially two ways to go about making a superhero movie. You can make a �superhero� movie, (Christopher Nolan�s Batman films or Bryan Singer�s Superman) which takes the tropes, symbols and larger-than-life characters of the comic book universe seriously, analyzing the semiotics and psychology of superheroes and the culture that produces them. Or, you can say screw that egghead stuff and make a SUPERHERO movie, (John Favreau�s Iron Man or Richard Donner�s Superman) focusing on the technicolor spectacle that is the essential justification for the genre and leave the parsing of subtext to film critics and American Studies majors.

People interested in crowning a �greatest ever� superhero movie are really looking for a film that combines the two approaches to form the ultimate: a �SUPERHERO� movie. Whether such a beast is even possible is up for debate. Many people have claimed that The Dark Knight embodies the synthesis, but it really doesn�t. Are the action scenes (except for that kickass truck crash) on anyone�s list of the twenty most memorable things about that film? As great as it is, TDK is a pure �superhero� movie. Other films, like Ang Lee�s Hulk, attempt the synthesis and fail miserably.

The triumph of Joss Whedon�s Avengers is that it never wavers in it�s commitment to delivering the titanic action pageantry and iconic superhero personalities that drew us all to these characters when we were not-yet-jaded youngsters. And that�s why The Avengers is the best SUPERHERO movie of all time.

If The Avengers were just a string of high-octane action scenes, it would already claim the throne, but what makes this movie truly extraordinary is the attention paid to the characters. Considering that Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk have all carried entire films by themselves, the main danger of a film featuring them all is that they might just blend together into one Uberhero. But Joss Whedon masterfully avoids this pitfall by focusing on the very different ways that each of these characters views their role as a superhero. For Bruce Banner, it�s a curse. For Steve Rogers, it�s a duty. For Thor Odinson, it�s a birthright. And for Tony Stark it�s a chance to have fun and show people just how awesome he is. These divergent visions of superheroism not only help the characters stand out from one another, they also create the interpersonal friction that sparks the kind of glorious intramural smackdowns that will thrill anyone who made their action figures fight each other as a kid.

By focusing on delivering core comic book thrills, by vividly representing a group of indelible superhero characters that have been painstakingly reintroduced to moviegoers over the past decade, by taking the time to shape relationships and conflicts sharply and efficiently, and by delivering a monumental finale of smashing and crashing that could have been pulled directly for a fanboy�s cream dream, Joss Whedon and company have made the finest SUPERHERO film to date. Until the sequel, at least.

review by Matt Christman

# ? Jun 8, 2017 01:16

Darkman Fanpage: Jul 4, 2012

Sebadoh Gigante posted:

There are essentially two ways to go about making a superhero movie. You can make a �superhero� movie, (Christopher Nolan�s Batman films or Bryan Singer�s Superman) which takes the tropes, symbols and larger-than-life characters of the comic book universe seriously, analyzing the semiotics and psychology of superheroes and the culture that produces them. Or, you can say screw that egghead stuff and make a SUPERHERO movie, (John Favreau�s Iron Man or Richard Donner�s Superman) focusing on the technicolor spectacle that is the essential justification for the genre and leave the parsing of subtext to film critics and American Studies majors.

People interested in crowning a �greatest ever� superhero movie are really looking for a film that combines the two approaches to form the ultimate: a �SUPERHERO� movie. Whether such a beast is even possible is up for debate. Many people have claimed that The Dark Knight embodies the synthesis, but it really doesn�t. Are the action scenes (except for that kickass truck crash) on anyone�s list of the twenty most memorable things about that film? As great as it is, TDK is a pure �superhero� movie. Other films, like Ang Lee�s Hulk, attempt the synthesis and fail miserably.

The triumph of Joss Whedon�s Avengers is that it never wavers in it�s commitment to delivering the titanic action pageantry and iconic superhero personalities that drew us all to these characters when we were not-yet-jaded youngsters. And that�s why The Avengers is the best SUPERHERO movie of all time.

If The Avengers were just a string of high-octane action scenes, it would already claim the throne, but what makes this movie truly extraordinary is the attention paid to the characters. Considering that Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk have all carried entire films by themselves, the main danger of a film featuring them all is that they might just blend together into one Uberhero. But Joss Whedon masterfully avoids this pitfall by focusing on the very different ways that each of these characters views their role as a superhero. For Bruce Banner, it�s a curse. For Steve Rogers, it�s a duty. For Thor Odinson, it�s a birthright. And for Tony Stark it�s a chance to have fun and show people just how awesome he is. These divergent visions of superheroism not only help the characters stand out from one another, they also create the interpersonal friction that sparks the kind of glorious intramural smackdowns that will thrill anyone who made their action figures fight each other as a kid.

By focusing on delivering core comic book thrills, by vividly representing a group of indelible superhero characters that have been painstakingly reintroduced to moviegoers over the past decade, by taking the time to shape relationships and conflicts sharply and efficiently, and by delivering a monumental finale of smashing and crashing that could have been pulled directly for a fanboy�s cream dream, Joss Whedon and company have made the finest SUPERHERO film to date. Until the sequel, at least.

review by Matt Christman

# ? Jun 8, 2017 01:20

Bryter: Nov 6, 2011; but since we are small we may-
uh, we may be the losers

1.5k ratings lol Jesus Christ

# ? Jun 8, 2017 01:20

Kenny Logins: Jan 11, 2011; EVERY MORNING I WAKE UP AND OPEN PALM SLAM A WHITE WHALE INTO THE PEQUOD. IT'S HELL'S HEART AND RIGHT THEN AND THERE I STRIKE AT THEE ALONGSIDE WITH THE MAIN CHARACTER, ISHMAEL.

Die Sexmonster! posted:

No, but Will's pronunciation of "rather" really grinds my gears!

Noticed that too but I grew up with a dad that pronounced it "Chi-cargo" so

# ? Jun 8, 2017 01:32

Clipperton: Dec 20, 2011; Grimey Drawer

1.5 stars for dredd :lol:

christman you dipshit

no but seriously apologize

# ? Jun 8, 2017 02:16

Henchman of Santa: Aug 21, 2010

Dredd is bad actually

# ? Jun 8, 2017 02:19

Clipperton: Dec 20, 2011; Grimey Drawer

Henchman of Santa posted:

Dredd is bad actually

mods

# ? Jun 8, 2017 02:22

Halloween Jack: Sep 12, 2003; I WILL CUT OFF BOTH OF MY ARMS BEFORE I VOTE FOR ANYONE THAT IS MORE POPULAR THAN BERNIE!!!!!

IF that's Matt's review of The Avengers, he sure as poo poo didn't get woke to analyzing neoliberal ideology in movies until fairly recently.

Plus that movie is shot like utter crap, what the gently caress.

# ? Jun 8, 2017 02:47

steakmancer: May 18, 2010; by Lowtax

This new ep is about the morbid piss dungeon that is Texas legislature and is thus good

# ? Jun 8, 2017 03:18

Serf: May 5, 2011

Sebadoh Gigante posted:

There are essentially two ways to go about making a superhero movie. You can make a �superhero� movie, (Christopher Nolan�s Batman films or Bryan Singer�s Superman) which takes the tropes, symbols and larger-than-life characters of the comic book universe seriously, analyzing the semiotics and psychology of superheroes and the culture that produces them. Or, you can say screw that egghead stuff and make a SUPERHERO movie, (John Favreau�s Iron Man or Richard Donner�s Superman) focusing on the technicolor spectacle that is the essential justification for the genre and leave the parsing of subtext to film critics and American Studies majors.

People interested in crowning a �greatest ever� superhero movie are really looking for a film that combines the two approaches to form the ultimate: a �SUPERHERO� movie. Whether such a beast is even possible is up for debate. Many people have claimed that The Dark Knight embodies the synthesis, but it really doesn�t. Are the action scenes (except for that kickass truck crash) on anyone�s list of the twenty most memorable things about that film? As great as it is, TDK is a pure �superhero� movie. Other films, like Ang Lee�s Hulk, attempt the synthesis and fail miserably.

The triumph of Joss Whedon�s Avengers is that it never wavers in it�s commitment to delivering the titanic action pageantry and iconic superhero personalities that drew us all to these characters when we were not-yet-jaded youngsters. And that�s why The Avengers is the best SUPERHERO movie of all time.

If The Avengers were just a string of high-octane action scenes, it would already claim the throne, but what makes this movie truly extraordinary is the attention paid to the characters. Considering that Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk have all carried entire films by themselves, the main danger of a film featuring them all is that they might just blend together into one Uberhero. But Joss Whedon masterfully avoids this pitfall by focusing on the very different ways that each of these characters views their role as a superhero. For Bruce Banner, it�s a curse. For Steve Rogers, it�s a duty. For Thor Odinson, it�s a birthright. And for Tony Stark it�s a chance to have fun and show people just how awesome he is. These divergent visions of superheroism not only help the characters stand out from one another, they also create the interpersonal friction that sparks the kind of glorious intramural smackdowns that will thrill anyone who made their action figures fight each other as a kid.

By focusing on delivering core comic book thrills, by vividly representing a group of indelible superhero characters that have been painstakingly reintroduced to moviegoers over the past decade, by taking the time to shape relationships and conflicts sharply and efficiently, and by delivering a monumental finale of smashing and crashing that could have been pulled directly for a fanboy�s cream dream, Joss Whedon and company have made the finest SUPERHERO film to date. Until the sequel, at least.

review by Matt Christman

holy poo poo

i need to rewatch avengers sometime. movie owns

# ? Jun 8, 2017 03:20

Clipperton: Dec 20, 2011; Grimey Drawer

Serf posted:

holy poo poo

i need to rewatch avengers sometime. movie owns

i was not really a fan the first time i saw it but it holds up remarkably well on repeat viewings

# ? Jun 8, 2017 03:25

Moatillata: Dec 13, 2006; Maintain.

Caleb noooooo

https://twitter.com/futurecanon/status/872508940248023042

# ? Jun 8, 2017 04:19

SoupyTwist: Feb 20, 2008

Moatillata posted:

Caleb noooooo

https://twitter.com/futurecanon/status/872508940248023042

Speaking of Caleb...

# ? Jun 8, 2017 04:32

Antares: Jan 13, 2006

the fact that they don't know much about UK politics and always interview an american journalist who isn't that interested makes these a bit weak but it was all worth it for Matt's sinn fein dreamscape

# ? Jun 8, 2017 05:48

Wraith of J.O.I.: Jan 25, 2012

https://twitter.com/LibidoDominandi/status/872681746764058628

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:34

Bryter: Nov 6, 2011; but since we are small we may-
uh, we may be the losers

Antares posted:

the fact that they don't know much about UK politics and always interview an american journalist who isn't that interested makes these a bit weak but it was all worth it for Matt's sinn fein dreamscape

I honestly think it's more likely than he imagines. Abstentionism isn't based on an objection to taking an oath to the queen (though that isn't exactly something they relish the thought of), it's a rejection of the authority of organs of the British state over Ireland. Given that Sinn Fein have already taken their seats in Stormont, there's really very little in the way of principles standing between them and Westminster. It's essentially a tactical decision.

Bryter fucked around with this message at 06:38 on Jun 8, 2017

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:35

Moist von Lipwig: Oct 28, 2006; by FactsAreUseless; Tortured By Flan

Mr. Lobe posted:

It's actually astonishing how much Felix is able to extrapolate generally into world knowledge from just the details surrounding those 3 topics.

You can triangulate anything with 2 or 3 good viewpoints.

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:43

CARL MARK FORCE IV: Sep 2, 2007; I took a walk. And threw up in an English garden.

Wraith of J.O.I. posted:

https://twitter.com/LibidoDominandi/status/872681746764058628

Ahahhaahahaaaaa holy poo poo what does God have against K Eichenwald?
This much self-ownage has to be, like, divine intervention

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:47

Moist von Lipwig: Oct 28, 2006; by FactsAreUseless; Tortured By Flan

Wraith of J.O.I. posted:

https://twitter.com/LibidoDominandi/status/872681746764058628

aaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha no loving way

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:49

Moatillata: Dec 13, 2006; Maintain.

CARL MARK FORCE IV posted:

Ahahhaahahaaaaa holy poo poo what does God have against K Eichenwald?
This much self-ownage has to be, like, divine intervention

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:52

uber_stoat: Jan 21, 2001; Pillbug

Moist von Lipwig posted:

aaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha no loving way

came in here to post that. there's no fukken bottom.

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:56

Chexoid: Nov 5, 2009; Now that I have this dating robot I can take it easy.

Not even going incognito, true alpha move.

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:57

Magic Hate Ball: May 6, 2007; ha ha ha!
you've already paid for this

Wraith of J.O.I. posted:

https://twitter.com/LibidoDominandi/status/872681746764058628

I'm loving gobsmacked

# ? Jun 8, 2017 06:59

Moist von Lipwig: Oct 28, 2006; by FactsAreUseless; Tortured By Flan

https://twitter.com/gabberghoul/status/872693281976668160

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:06

Loving Life Partner: Apr 17, 2003

i can't even handle this, i've a head full of acid and eichenwald sharing his hentai tab is too loving surreal for me

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:11

Mr. Lobe: Feb 23, 2007; ... Dry bones...

my friend, we are living in the zone

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:12

Moist von Lipwig: Oct 28, 2006; by FactsAreUseless; Tortured By Flan

I feel like acid would've better equipped me to handle this

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:12

Sushi in Yiddish: Feb 2, 2008

Mr. Lobe posted:

my friend, we are living in the zone

Quote this for a hundred pages holy poo poo

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:14

Bryter: Nov 6, 2011; but since we are small we may-
uh, we may be the losers

How long until "Kurt's wife" announces that the hentai was in a tab she left open?

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:17

Jonas Albrecht: Jun 7, 2012

Bryter posted:

How long until "Kurt's wife" announces that the hentai was in a tab she left open?

What if she is the hentai he left open?

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:28

Moist von Lipwig: Oct 28, 2006; by FactsAreUseless; Tortured By Flan

mods namechange me to KURT'S WAIFU thanks

# ? Jun 8, 2017 07:39

fatherboxx: Mar 25, 2013

Sebadoh Gigante posted:

There are essentially two ways to go about making a superhero movie. You can make a �superhero� movie, (Christopher Nolan�s Batman films or Bryan Singer�s Superman) which takes the tropes, symbols and larger-than-life characters of the comic book universe seriously, analyzing the semiotics and psychology of superheroes and the culture that produces them. Or, you can say screw that egghead stuff and make a SUPERHERO movie, (John Favreau�s Iron Man or Richard Donner�s Superman) focusing on the technicolor spectacle that is the essential justification for the genre and leave the parsing of subtext to film critics and American Studies majors.

People interested in crowning a �greatest ever� superhero movie are really looking for a film that combines the two approaches to form the ultimate: a �SUPERHERO� movie. Whether such a beast is even possible is up for debate. Many people have claimed that The Dark Knight embodies the synthesis, but it really doesn�t. Are the action scenes (except for that kickass truck crash) on anyone�s list of the twenty most memorable things about that film? As great as it is, TDK is a pure �superhero� movie. Other films, like Ang Lee�s Hulk, attempt the synthesis and fail miserably.

The triumph of Joss Whedon�s Avengers is that it never wavers in it�s commitment to delivering the titanic action pageantry and iconic superhero personalities that drew us all to these characters when we were not-yet-jaded youngsters. And that�s why The Avengers is the best SUPERHERO movie of all time.

If The Avengers were just a string of high-octane action scenes, it would already claim the throne, but what makes this movie truly extraordinary is the attention paid to the characters. Considering that Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk have all carried entire films by themselves, the main danger of a film featuring them all is that they might just blend together into one Uberhero. But Joss Whedon masterfully avoids this pitfall by focusing on the very different ways that each of these characters views their role as a superhero. For Bruce Banner, it�s a curse. For Steve Rogers, it�s a duty. For Thor Odinson, it�s a birthright. And for Tony Stark it�s a chance to have fun and show people just how awesome he is. These divergent visions of superheroism not only help the characters stand out from one another, they also create the interpersonal friction that sparks the kind of glorious intramural smackdowns that will thrill anyone who made their action figures fight each other as a kid.

By focusing on delivering core comic book thrills, by vividly representing a group of indelible superhero characters that have been painstakingly reintroduced to moviegoers over the past decade, by taking the time to shape relationships and conflicts sharply and efficiently, and by delivering a monumental finale of smashing and crashing that could have been pulled directly for a fanboy�s cream dream, Joss Whedon and company have made the finest SUPERHERO film to date. Until the sequel, at least.

review by Matt Christman

Wow removing all caps sure improves Film Crit Hulk!

# ? Jun 8, 2017 08:54

Paladin: Nov 26, 2004; You lost today, kid. But that doesn't mean you have to like it.

Can someone post what the tabs say for those of us with poor monitor resolution?
Edit: never mind, got it to work on the original image. That's a hell of a thing.

Paladin fucked around with this message at 09:00 on Jun 8, 2017

# ? Jun 8, 2017 08:57