I don't want to polarize or argue. My basic conclusion, having watched the quality of the storytelling decline AND the moviegoing populace check out is: People are over the MCU. Whether it's the Sony-based characters that are also tangentially connected to the MCU or otherwise.
Yeah, it's definitely clear that you don't enjoy the MCU. I don't think anyone has an issue with you feeling that way. What I don't like to see is when content is misrepresented in titles when posted, it degrades the quality of the platform as a whole and encourages reactions which aren't based on the actual content.
it degrades the quality of the platform as a whole and encourages reactions which aren't based on the actual content.
As the guy who posts content 2-4 times a day because others don't, I would absolutely welcome this level of passion to posting new, appropriate, original content as opposed to complaining because the posted content doesn't meet your standard of quality.
Cool, always glad to see another user who makes an effort to submit content - I'm glad you're doing the same. I took issue with your title for this post, and I think I expressed that adequately here. Take care.
I got the feeling media has been saying “people are over superhero movies” for quite a while. Eventually it had to “come true” as Marvel has turned down the stakes and mostly focused on some cheap (relatively speaking) tvseries that probably nobody but comicbook fans watched, and some movies that are connected to these, with less known heroes.
They’ll be back again for Deadpool, Fantastic Four, and Blade, and the “over superheroes” trend will be forgotten. Again.
To compare and contrast, here is an attempt by chatGPT 3.5.
The prompt I gave it was: "Write an approximately 400 word article on the Space Guild in the Dune novels. Touch upon its history, it's significance in the Dune universe and what we know about the navigators themselves."
It's response:
In the expansive and intricate universe crafted by Frank Herbert in the Dune novels, the Space Guild stands out as a mysterious and indispensable entity. As a critical player in the galactic power dynamics, the Space Guild's history, significance, and the enigmatic navigators who guide its vessels through the vastness of space contribute to the rich tapestry of the Dune universe.
The Space Guild, also known simply as the Guild, is a highly secretive and exclusive organization responsible for interstellar travel in the Dune universe. Its origins are shrouded in mystery, with hints of its formation dating back to the Butlerian Jihad, a conflict against thinking machines. However, the exact circumstances leading to the Guild's establishment remain unclear, adding an air of intrigue to its history.
Central to the Guild's role is the Navigators, mutated individuals with heightened prescient abilities. Exposure to the spice melange, mined exclusively on the desert planet Arrakis, alters the genetic makeup of these navigators, granting them the ability to see into the future. This prescience is crucial for safely navigating starships through foldspace, a dimension that allows for faster-than-light travel.
The significance of the Space Guild in the Dune universe cannot be overstated. With its monopoly on interstellar travel, the Guild holds immense power, both economically and politically. The spice melange, which is not only the source of navigators' abilities but also highly sought after for its various other properties, becomes a crucial resource controlled by the Guild. Houses and factions across the universe depend on the Guild for transportation, trade, and communication, making it a linchpin in the delicate balance of power.
Navigators themselves are mysterious and rarely seen outside their heavily fortified and spice-infused chambers. The mutation caused by the spice results in physical deformities, transforming navigators into beings with elongated limbs and enlarged heads. Their appearance reflects the high cost paid for the ability to fold space and traverse the vast distances between stars.
Despite their physical alterations, navigators are highly respected and feared for their abilities. Their prescient visions guide the Guild's starships, enabling them to navigate through the perilous folds of space with unparalleled precision. The reliance on spice, however, makes navigators vulnerable and beholden to the spice production on Arrakis, adding an element of dependency and vulnerability to the Guild's dominance.
In conclusion, the Space Guild in the Dune novels is a captivating and integral component of the expansive universe crafted by Frank Herbert. Its mysterious history, indispensable role in interstellar travel, and the enigmatic navigators with their prescient abilities contribute to the complex and engaging narrative of the Dune series, making the Guild a focal point in the political and economic struggles that unfold across the cosmos.
I’m not thinking this is going to be good. I love Cate Blanchett, love Jack Black, and Kevin Hart… but the actors were definitely not the right choice for the roles. Kevin Hart is tiny when Roland is a massive dude, Cate Blanchett is just too old for being Lilith, and Jack Black will just be Jack Black and not Claptrap. And where’s Mordecai and Brick?
We’ll see, but video game movies are always a crapshoot because the producers rarely understand the source material.
Jack Black rarely really plays himself in voice acted roles. He really embodies Bowser in the Mario Movie, and even Kung Fu Panda he isn't really himself, so I'm not really worried for Claptrap.
As for the other examples, I don't think actors have to be young or yolked to play a character. Not that I see Hart as Roland, just that I don't think his size matters for this at all.
But yeah the movie could really go either way, there's a lot of potential but Borderlands could very easily be a franchised series so I do wonder about the casting from a different perspective.
Johnny Mnemonic takes place in a world where Transnational Megacorps are the real power. Nations, being physical are limited and so are owned by or overridden and controlled by transnationals.
So Disney, a medium empire with control of IP and influence making a version of Johnny Mnemonic would be ironic.
Several works receiving large numbers of votes were ruled ineligible for unstated reasons, which from leaked emails appears to be the US-based administrators unilaterally deciding that they might cause political offence.
A number of Chinese-language nominations appear to have been entirely disallowed.
The second, in what seems to be a mass disenfranchisement of Chinese voters, means that the composition of the shortlists, as they were presented to be voted on, was entirely unreliable, with an unknown number of Chinese nominees denied their chance at contending.
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