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Pannic Since: Jul, 2009
#1026: Jul 18th 2011 at 12:41:08 AM

I just find whatever videos of his I watched to be bland. The "top ten movie speeches" one I groaned at because of the pompous rant at the end and a bit of not doing research.

Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#1027: Jul 18th 2011 at 12:43:53 AM

I mean my issue of his is his very smug attitude (the same issue I have with Busy Street) and his repeated shock humor and videos.

The man who said Copout (that Kevin Smith movie) is worse than the death of his father.

But this a topic for the main TGWTG thread.

Pannic Since: Jul, 2009
#1028: Jul 18th 2011 at 12:45:45 AM

Just looked at Busy Street. Saw article whining about how "boo-hoo Comic-Con isn't about comics anymore," and it had this delightful little gem.

"Joss Weadon is going to be there! He never made a comic book in his life – BUT HE MADE FIREFLY!!!"

Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#1029: Jul 18th 2011 at 12:47:35 AM

...OK I know this isn't on topic at all... BUT THAT'S MISSING THE POINT. AND WRONG.

FurikoMaru Reverse the Curse from The Arrogant Wasteland Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
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#1030: Jul 18th 2011 at 1:05:44 AM

Fray isn't a comic now? And that's just one he made - what about his run on the X Men? And he was attached to the Wonder Woman movie at one point.

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Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#1031: Jul 18th 2011 at 1:08:59 AM

And he's currently attached to The Avengers movie. Wow there's being funny by missing something on purpose then there's blatantly lying or failing to do research.

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#1032: Jul 18th 2011 at 4:00:48 AM

And he also wrote part of Runaways

edited 18th Jul '11 4:01:16 AM by MousaThe14

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RobbieRotten Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
Wackd Since: May, 2009
#1035: Jul 18th 2011 at 6:26:06 AM

So, I was watching Kickassia last night, and if you pretend it takes place after Suburban Knights than Ma-Ti's scene becomes 10x creepier and we get a neat interpretation of the Critic—he's so shattered by Ma-Ti's death and his inability to do anything about it that it's driven him to want ultimate power. His supposed plan to become "Bigger than God" could be interpreted as wanting power over the afterlife so he can keep his other comrades from dying and/or resurrect Ma-Ti, but by the time he conquers Molassia he's just too far off the deep end. Ma-Ti's speech about how he once cared for his friends makes no sense on it's own—he's always been a douche up until this point—but imagining it takes place after Suburban Knights, in which he did soften up quite a bit, could be Ma-TI reminding him (in dream form) of his shattered motivations.

Also, both have Take That!s at Pres. Carter. Walker was born the year he left office; I wonder what his beef is with him.

edited 18th Jul '11 6:26:39 AM by Wackd

Maybe you'd be less disappointed if you stopped expecting things to be Carmen Sandiego movies.
BobbyG vigilantly taxonomish from England Since: Jan, 2001
emeriin Since: Jan, 2001
#1037: Jul 18th 2011 at 6:47:28 AM

[up][up] I actually figured Ma-Ti wasn't actually there in Kickassia and was more like a manifestation of Critic's conscience. Also the small bit of him that knows he has a bit of worth and likes his job. As for "strong and loyal", despite all his flaws he is resilient and he has cared in his own weird way for Chester, Chick and That Other Guy.

edited 18th Jul '11 6:49:43 AM by emeriin

Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#1038: Jul 18th 2011 at 11:48:56 AM

So it actually works better in a reverse order than filming? So the 4th is their first meeting in-universe or something...

What does FB do to Luke? surprised

Wackd Since: May, 2009
#1039: Jul 18th 2011 at 1:40:06 PM

[up]Luke just couldn't make it, I presume, seeing as they were on good terms at the end of SK.

Maybe you'd be less disappointed if you stopped expecting things to be Carmen Sandiego movies.
Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#1040: Jul 18th 2011 at 2:56:24 PM

Or maybe Colin needed Luke for something... YES.

Colin Mochrie: "Now Luke. I'm going to teach you how to do improv."

PrinterThorn Since: Jul, 2011
#1041: Jul 25th 2011 at 9:30:30 PM

Sheesh. This thread sure turned violent a few times didn't it? Anyways, I liked Suburban Knights. I'm aware of its flaws, along with the fact that it's not good compared to Red Letter Media's films and every other complaint discussed in this forum, but I found it quite funny. Plus, even if you don't like it, you have to respect the fact that they were doing this anniversary event and many crossovers in some of the worst weather conditions possible (the commentaries explain this) within the span of a week.

And for people who complain that Doug uses jokes that he'd criticize in his reviews, I have a feeling he actually likes those jokes and just complains about them for comedic value. He and Rob do need to get more help on the writing though, as they have way too much stuff to do without writing this script alone.

I'm also an anime blogger.
Kerrah Since: Jan, 2001
#1042: Jul 26th 2011 at 1:40:56 AM

the fact that it's not good compared to Red Letter Media's films

Not a fact. An opinion.

Myrmidon The Ant King from In Antartica Since: Nov, 2009
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#1043: Jul 26th 2011 at 5:01:49 AM

it's not good compared to Red Letter Media's films

Kill all math nerds
PrinterThorn Since: Jul, 2011
#1044: Jul 26th 2011 at 8:37:17 AM

[up][up] Poor wording choice on my part. I never actually watched Red Letter Media and was just quoting the other people on the forum.

I'm also an anime blogger.
Kerrah Since: Jan, 2001
#1045: Jul 26th 2011 at 8:59:20 AM

I've said this before, but in my opinion, whoever writes the Plinkett Reviews clearly knows a lot about films, but doesn't know how to write more than one joke.

Wackd Since: May, 2009
#1046: Jul 27th 2011 at 8:15:04 AM

PHELOUS!

I'm sorry, just had a "Eureka!" Moment. If they do a murder mystery next year, the dead guy should be Phelous, because his death doesn't preclude his involvment with the special.

Critic: I've gathered you all here today beca—wait, Phelous, what are you doing here?
Phelous: Investigating my death, just like everyone else.
Critic: But—then—how can you—
Phelous: Do you even watch my show?

edited 27th Jul '11 8:15:11 AM by Wackd

Maybe you'd be less disappointed if you stopped expecting things to be Carmen Sandiego movies.
Funnyguts Since: Sep, 2010
#1047: Jul 27th 2011 at 5:37:36 PM

But he doesn't die anymore. I don't think he's died once since the April Fools special.

Colme Since: Mar, 2010
#1049: Aug 8th 2011 at 10:26:25 PM

Not to impede on the speculation but I was wondering if anyone would entertain my thoughts.

This movie is okay. I get it, it's meant for fans and I am a fan, even if I'm trying to distance myself from TGWTG because I feel like I'm spending to much time watching silly internet videos that make me laugh once in a half-hour, but I digress. Here me out though, it just feels to me like these reviewers are the pot calling the kettle black. Now I get the limitations, extensive as they are, but when your working with nothing you make sure what you do control is damn good, what they did control was the script.

Now I get that if your a true-blue, hardcore fan of everything these guys make you'll love this thing. It just seems like while they're good enough at complaining about or gushing about things, they (or at least most them) just look like hypocrites for some vehemently bashing something when they cannot do much better. And its not the special effects, or the acting I even care about, its the story. There are elements of this that work and had potential but petered out after introduction when the next development arises. It just seems like it could have been better; and me, being the guy suggesting they go easier on works of fiction, am not a hard guy to please.

Fusionman Since: Nov, 2009
#1050: Aug 8th 2011 at 10:41:02 PM

I actually find Doug really cheap for putting the bloopers AND the Necromonicon story on the DVD. That's hanging a carrot for the fans.

The adult ones with money? Get a carrot. The ones without... NO CARROT FOR YOU!


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