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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
#98551: Mar 16th 2019 at 8:50:43 AM

Oh, joy, there is a new "conspiracy theory"....this time they claim that Disney only rehired James Gunn to distract from Captain Marvel failing...

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#98552: Mar 16th 2019 at 8:55:21 AM

Like many conspiracies, this one falls apart with one falsehood.

Because Captain Marvel is doing really well.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98553: Mar 16th 2019 at 9:05:19 AM

[up] Ah, but Captain Marvel is not really doing well you know. There are doctored pictures of empty theatres. CLEARLY Disney has bought all those tickets itself for some reason.

Theokal3 Since: Jan, 2012
#98554: Mar 16th 2019 at 9:27:04 AM

[up][up][up].......... How does that even begin to make sense?!!

Even if Captain Marvel was failing (which it isn't- it's frankly laughable that because they have visible proof that some theaters were empty the movie is failing, because clearly there is only a small number of theaters in all of America and/or the world, and people couldn't be going to these theaters other days), how does "James Gun rehired" even related to "people forgetting that Captain Marvel is alledgedly failing?"

And again, HOW THE HECK would buying off all the ticket themselves allow Disney to regain audience?!

I swear, they are just getting desperate at this point.

Edited by Theokal3 on Mar 16th 2019 at 5:30:58 PM

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.
#98555: Mar 16th 2019 at 9:40:19 AM

Oh, so that's what Brendan Fraiser's up to nowadays. Good for him.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#98556: Mar 16th 2019 at 9:43:55 AM

Brendan Fraser's actually pretty damn perfect as the voice of Robotman.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98557: Mar 16th 2019 at 9:51:24 AM

since when to conspiracy theories make sense?

DeathsApprentice The Ultimate Lifeform from The Ark Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Ultimate Lifeform
#98558: Mar 16th 2019 at 9:58:21 AM

They really are desperate to hold onto their irrational beliefs huh. Not even facts will stop them.

When we're done, there won't be anything left.
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#98559: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:07:35 AM

Conspiracy theorists approach evidence with the perspective, "In what way does this support the position I already hold?" Which is terrible science, but it's how they get to their weird-ass interpretations.

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I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#98561: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:15:40 AM

I get what SNL was going for there, and I agree with the message, but I just didn't find it funny.

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#98562: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:25:10 AM

@Theokal 3: Don't bother getting worked up, you're gonna get yourself an ulcer. Just treat their idiocity with the weary condescention they deserve.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#98563: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:31:41 AM

Conspiracy theories work on the same basis as magic: reality is naught but a polite suggestion that can be warped to one's whims with willpower.

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Theokal3 Since: Jan, 2012
#98564: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:34:44 AM

since when to conspiracy theories make sense?

... Touché.

They really are desperate to hold onto their irrational beliefs huh. Not even facts will stop them.

The sad thing is, they are accusing pro-Captain Marvel fans of exactly that. Projection is a word that could have been invented for these guys.

Don't bother getting worked up, you're gonna get yourself an ulcer. Just treat their idiocity with the weary condescention they deserve.

I try, but with so much stupidity and so many people adhering to it, it's hard not to facepalm to death.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98565: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:40:01 AM

Well, I for my part can't wait to see more of Carol and her deadpan humour.

Lymantria Tyrannoraptoran Reptiliomorph from Toronto Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
Tyrannoraptoran Reptiliomorph
#98566: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:52:30 AM

JAMES GUNN'S BACK JAMES GUNN'S BACK JAMES GUNN'S BACK JAMES GUNN'S BACK JAMES GUNN'S BACK

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#98567: Mar 16th 2019 at 10:59:49 AM

yeah we know

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98568: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:00:10 AM

[up][up] Under which rock have you been?

Edited by Swanpride on Mar 16th 2019 at 11:00:18 AM

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#98569: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:01:56 AM

C'mon guys, be nice. He's just celebrating.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#98570: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:06:31 AM

Wait, why do we care about his weapon?

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98571: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:06:54 AM

[up][up] I am genuinely baffled.

Edited by Swanpride on Mar 16th 2019 at 11:07:04 AM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#98572: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:11:52 AM

> C'mon guys, be nice. He's just celebrating.

forgive me,im just a little rain cloud here to rain on your parade

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98573: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:16:50 AM

[up] And now I have the song from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh playing in my mind...

Are you trying to steal honey?

Edited by Swanpride on Mar 16th 2019 at 11:17:11 AM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#98574: Mar 16th 2019 at 11:19:38 AM

-is holding a large pot of honey-

no

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013

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