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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

MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#139476: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:38:00 AM

And to think I thought Larson gets way too much hate for shit that isn't even her fault...

"I'm Mr. Blue, woah-woah-ooh..."
Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#139477: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:43:25 AM

Now let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The woman was still the target of a massive hate campaign for shit she very much did not deserve.

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Lionheart0 Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#139478: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:47:08 AM

So Tom Holland reclarifies his stance on his future playing Peter Parker

"If I am 30 and still playing Spider-Man and I haven't passed on the baton to a Miles Morales or a Spider-Woman or something more diverse, then I will have done something wrong..."

Honestly, I get the feeling that Tom Holland, while he loves playing the character, also doesn't want to get typecast as the Kid-Appeal Character. We kind of saw it already with people dunking on the Uncharted trailer and saying he looks like a kid trying to play an adult.

Synchronicity (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#139479: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:47:49 AM

Hi, fellow MCU overthinkers. I think the CelebrityParadox.Marvel Cinematic Universe page has a lot of misuse going on, so I made a thread to discuss it. That said, it involves a lot of lore/trivia by necessity and definitely needs input from people who like the franchise.

Edited by Synchronicity on Feb 4th 2022 at 1:48:07 PM

Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
Foreign Troper
#139480: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:48:37 AM

Tom is in a weird place right now, he looks too old to be playing a 15-year old, but still much younger than his actual age.

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Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#139481: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:48:58 AM

*sigh* Just two days ago people were like “isn’t nice that Brie isn’t shilling NFTs” and I felt the wind blow a little colder :/

Edited by Tuckerscreator on Feb 4th 2022 at 11:49:13 AM

MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#139482: Feb 4th 2022 at 11:54:34 AM

I agree that nothing Brie Larson did was her fault, and I loathe the people who have nothing better to do but to demonize her because of their own insecurity. But that doesn't mean I approve of her supporting NFTs.

But hey, we've managed to change the minds of a few celebrities (i.e: Robin Atkin Downes) about it, so this isn't the absolute end of the world. And at least she isn't spreading misinformation or (actively) trying to scam people.

As for Tom Holland...yeah, I can't help but feel bad for the guy. He clearly wants to branch out and do things, but he's either forced into being Peter Parker-lite, or is horribly miscast in a serious-ish role. The only movie I've enjoyed of his outside of Marvel is The Devil All the Time.

Edited by MatthewWayne on Feb 4th 2022 at 11:55:04 AM

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lbssb The sleepiest good boi Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
The sleepiest good boi
#139483: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:00:27 PM

Troy Baker recently changed his stance on NFTs after learning more about what they actually are, so there's hope.

Edited by lbssb on Feb 4th 2022 at 12:05:33 PM

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MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#139484: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:05:47 PM

[up] That is true, but I'm a little cynical about Baker, given that him supporting that specific project any further likely would've legally and financially screwed him in some places. I don't think he dropped NFTs because he had a complete change of heart.

I hope it's sincere for Larson though. While I don't actively follow her, she seems like a really cool woman, and I would like to see her do more things in the future.

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Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#139485: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:07:19 PM

I'm proud to say that the Minions don't support crypto.

I can't really explain why, but it does kind of square with her social media that Larsen would be an NFT fan (outgoing and "artsy" I guess).

Still kind of disappointing, although I figure that she's not into it to scam people.

Also, in light of Paltrow, Wright, and Lilly's offscreen behavior, NFT selling is not particularly bad.

Edited by Hodor2 on Feb 4th 2022 at 2:09:04 PM

MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#139486: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:11:21 PM

[up] Of course the things/people I dislike are anti-NFT, whereas the people I like are trying to sell them...

Yeah, the behavior of those three women compared to Brie isn't even comparable in my opinion.

Still makes me sad though, because I genuinely like the Wasp and Shuri...

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Lost in Space
#139487: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:12:18 PM

Turns out that actors are just as prone to being dicks as everyone else. Who knew?

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Rorian Dark Lord of Falun Copper Mine Since: Mar, 2018 Relationship Status: Halfway to Pon Farr
Dark Lord of Falun Copper Mine
#139488: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:13:04 PM

What are NF Ts?

Edited by Rorian on Feb 4th 2022 at 9:13:42 PM

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Face me now, bitch!
#139489: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:15:01 PM

This Video explains in detail what they are and why they are horrible.

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unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#139490: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:15:05 PM

[up][up]The new cryptofetish that is annoying and is everywhere.

Edited by unknowing on Feb 4th 2022 at 4:15:14 PM

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MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#139491: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:15:34 PM

[up][up][up][up] I know, I know. But I want to be an optimist, man. The world right now is really challenging that viewset, but I still want to keep it.

Edited by MatthewWayne on Feb 4th 2022 at 12:16:22 PM

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Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#139492: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:16:19 PM

As I understand it, it's like buying art, but instead of buying a painting, you buy like a small picture of the painting (or for reasons I don't understand, a poorly drawn picture of an ape). And you get a sort of certificate saying that you own it. Sort of like how you can pay for a certificate saying that you own a star.

And you make money by selling the certificate to other people who in turn sell it to other people.

[nja]

Edited by Hodor2 on Feb 4th 2022 at 2:16:37 PM

Rorian Dark Lord of Falun Copper Mine Since: Mar, 2018 Relationship Status: Halfway to Pon Farr
Dark Lord of Falun Copper Mine
#139493: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:17:01 PM

Ok, thanks=)

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lbssb The sleepiest good boi Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
The sleepiest good boi
#139496: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:40:49 PM

Also, in light of Paltrow, Wright, and Lilly's offscreen behavior, NFT selling is not particularly bad.

Yeah, on the scale of shitty things to believe in, NFTs are definitely on a lower tier than antivax stuff.

Along with what Paltrow does, which... I guess could be classified as antivax, but in less of a "Noooo muh freedumz" sense and more a "shove this candle up your vagina" sense.

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Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
Foreign Troper
#139497: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:42:21 PM

We really should stop putting celebrities on pedestals.

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MatthewWayne The Tapestry Weaver from Camp Echo One Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: 700 wives and 300 concubines
The Tapestry Weaver
#139499: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:47:33 PM

I don't think we should put anyone on pedastals. The Slender Man Mythos taught me that even lesser-known creators can be total assholes and/or monsters.

But I still want to give people the benefit of the doubt.

Edited by MatthewWayne on Feb 4th 2022 at 12:48:29 PM

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Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#139500: Feb 4th 2022 at 12:49:21 PM

@Ibssb - Paltrow combines the pseudoscience of antivax with the con artistry of crypto.


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