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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#87951: Jul 30th 2018 at 11:34:57 AM

The damage is already done. Question is always how long it last. And if we get another Captain America movie exploring those issues (yes, please!!!!).

wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#87952: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:02:09 PM

I’m just gonna request this move to OTC, or at least treat the issue with less flippancy.

I’m not really enthused by dismissal that “the damage is already done” when atrocities happen and continue to happen every day, nor am I amused by eager speculation as to whether we’ll get a Cap movie addressing the incarceration of toddlers, reemergence of white supremacists, and rapid disintegration of a semi-functioning democratic republic.

Also, this has wandered off topic. So, in MCU news, I think the new Iron Fist costume looks ridiculous.

Edited by wisewillow on Jul 30th 2018 at 3:20:45 PM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#87953: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:36:10 PM

The hat is the silliest part, I think they were shooting for 'cool' but their trajectory was off and they landed in field next to the guys in capes and tights

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#87954: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:39:27 PM

I would advise everyone not to act like they can see the future.

Well, we did lose Dr. Strange, so I guess you have a point.tongue

As for Danny's new costume, it's kinda his old costume, since it's shown in a flashback.

So...are we all prepared to tear apart Iron Fist if Season 2 is as bad as Season 1?

Nothing brings a thread together like turning on a fictional character, rather than real life and while I want Danny to be better this time, I figure it's ok to take shots at him too.

That's the way of the internet.cool

One Strip! One Strip!
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#87955: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:41:38 PM

Is Dany's arch nemesis the Iron Chef,with his villainous culinary skills

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Cross (Don’t ask)
#87956: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:46:12 PM

Does the Marvel universe have any chef themed villains?

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#87957: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:47:30 PM

[up][up]No, it's the Iron Sheik. His allcaps twitter posts can overpower even the Iron Fist.

Edited by Anomalocaris20 on Jul 30th 2018 at 3:47:13 PM

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#87958: Jul 30th 2018 at 12:56:11 PM

We need the Iron Sheik to stop Thanos.

If there's anyone who can make that purple bastard humble...cool

One Strip! One Strip!
XJTordecai Watch the seventh wave Since: Jun, 2013
Watch the seventh wave
#87959: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:05:32 PM

Continuing to segue onto a lighter note, what are some of your favorite bits of voice acting throughout the franchise that you could name? (TV/Netflix series included) I gotta say Infinity War had no shortage of great contenders, with probably the best being Tom Holland in...THAT scene.

Edited by XJTordecai on Jul 30th 2018 at 1:08:02 AM

On my wave, passing oooooooon
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#87960: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:07:42 PM

Marvel killed him already off. In Ao S season 3. I mean the Iron Chef.

(That's how one of the character was nicknamed by the fans).

Edited by Swanpride on Jul 30th 2018 at 1:08:03 AM

Moroaica Since: Aug, 2017
#87961: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:07:49 PM

Deadpool 2 had a joke about a 14 year old kid being raped in prison. I know it's made by a different studio but I don't see why it has to be held at a different standard.

The idea that James Gunn needs to be fired because Pedo Jokes are "unacceptable" for a director of a comic book film to make is ridiculous, especially after he apologized well before it resurfaced.

I am very glad that the rest of the cast are sticking up for him, though it sucks that they need to take a "telling the jokes were wrong but it was 10 years ago" stance. Jokes are jokes. They are harmless no matter how disgusting. Sad that the public is so oversensitive, then again what should I expect from a culture than claimed Harry Potter was satanic.

Edited by Moroaica on Jul 30th 2018 at 1:09:59 AM

PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#87962: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:15:44 PM

It's actually not made by a different studio as of right now. That's a good point: if Disney is going to keep making Deadpool films, then they're gonna come off as massive hypocrites if they make any jokes anywhere near as bad as Gunn did.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#87963: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:20:05 PM

Depends on the joke and the context. Ie you aren't allowed to show off the Swastika unironically in Germany, but you can use it in movies or other forms of Art as long as they don't promote Nazism. And having a joke of this kind floating around freely on the internet is still different from having it in an r-rated movie.

Mario1995 The Dishonorable from Atlanta Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
The Dishonorable
#87964: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:29:11 PM

[up][up]Ultimately, Disney won't care if they're hypocrites. Their business is about making money and nothing else. The idea that Disney had a "family-friendly" image was always a joke.

"The devil's got all the good gear. What's God got? The Inspiral Carpets and nuns. Fuck that." - Liam Gallagher
Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#87965: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:32:44 PM

[up] Money is essential in most business you know...but that doesn't mean all of them are soulless.

Edited by Luigisan98 on Jul 30th 2018 at 12:34:52 PM

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#87966: Jul 30th 2018 at 1:39:09 PM

Iron man should be the Iron's fists arch nemesis,along with the Iron Chef,they can team up as a villain tag team

grin

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Mario1995 The Dishonorable from Atlanta Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
The Dishonorable
#87967: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:22:44 PM

The Ringer does a great analysis on just how unprecedented this cast letter is, and how it forces Disney to respond it two ways: neither option is good for them in the long run.

"The devil's got all the good gear. What's God got? The Inspiral Carpets and nuns. Fuck that." - Liam Gallagher
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#87968: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:25:13 PM

And that is why you look before you leap- or at least look before you fire someone based on the Pizzagate cretin’s urging.

Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#87969: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:26:15 PM

[up][up] Do I need to repeat myself once more?

Edited by Luigisan98 on Jul 30th 2018 at 1:28:33 PM

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#87970: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:29:57 PM

Might as well hire him back.

The alt-right complains about literally everything so it’s not like nothing different will happen.

Just another thing for people to fight about.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#87971: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:33:09 PM

He probably wont want to come back if they asked him to,unless they offer him A LOT of apology cash

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Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#87972: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:35:05 PM

Diplomatically done. Tricky line to walk. I'm glad to see them stand up for Gunn, and I admit I was wrong here — I was kind of expecting to see this die down without much fuss, and I didn't really want to point fingers at the cast over it for giving it more time before speaking out. But it's nice to see a bond like this behind the scenes, too. It would be nice to see cooler heads prevail here, and to see a win over Cernovich and co.

Mario1995 The Dishonorable from Atlanta Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
The Dishonorable
#87973: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:35:06 PM

[up][up][up]The big problem is if/when one of those alt-right extremists either resort to violence at Disney-owned properties or offices (and the Comet Ping Pong shooting and Charlottesville car attack does give credence to that fear) or launches a Sony-style cyber attack or blackmail plot to bring the entire company down.

Edited by Mario1995 on Jul 30th 2018 at 5:34:47 AM

"The devil's got all the good gear. What's God got? The Inspiral Carpets and nuns. Fuck that." - Liam Gallagher
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#87974: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:36:54 PM

[up] Damn these people are fucking terrorists aren’t they?

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#87975: Jul 30th 2018 at 2:42:26 PM

Yeah, basically. Go ask the US Politics thread about the Bundy family, the Charlottesville attack, and Pizzagate.


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