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Most of them have always been offensive. I think it's why he used to be so wildly popular with junior high school boys LOL.

Okay. Don't really know who he is. I've heard his name tied to some DC films ? Thank you for the reply. As I've said, I'd rather they didn't bother with any serious, in depth issues. At least, not to any great degree. Maybe it's because for me, superhero movies are supposed to be a fun type of escapism. It's not that you can't mix serious and light, it's not that a fun movie can't also teach a lesson. It can, if it's done well. In my experience though, it's rarely done well. Shazam tried it and succeeded, but I think they are an exception to the rule.

I agree with this. It sucks that for years we've seen this over and over and it's still happening. But if we make it about the size or the appearance of the actor/character, it really doesn't matter whether the plus size person is male or female. We're still making it about appearance. I think at least the average looking white dude getting the hot woman is a little more interesting than the two pretty people getting together. I'm actually less interested in that. I wish we as a society didn't see "fat" or "thin", or "hot" or "not", and then by those standards, determine who belongs together and who doesn't. But unfortunately, we're human, and we all judge by outward appearance first-whether we acknowledge it openly or not. I do get you, though. I'd love to see a plain woman-no matter her size-get a hot guy in a movie-and have it never once be mentioned about what she looks like and how she doesn't "deserve" the guy (help us Lord) because she's not drop dead gorgeous. It's not a realistic hope, knowing Hollywood, but it's a dream of mine. Oh, and the woman can't be insecure or manipulative because she's afraid of losing the guy, either. It should be apparent from the very beginning that she's a prize with flaws just like anyone else-no Mary Sues who are perfect, thank you very much-and that the guy in question should cherish her no matter what anyone else thinks. Or he should step aside for someone more worthy-this would be an acceptable ending, too.

Spanglish is so underrated. I cried at that movie at the end. I've liked Adam Sandler in several movies. He's a better dramatic actor than a lot of so called mainstream dramatic actors. His comedy is mostly cringeworthy, though.

I actually don't hate Marvel on the whole. I am mostly indifferent. I do hate the way no other movie (and in many cases, some are better movies) cannot compete at the BO. It's not fair-but life's not fair. You get over it, and you move on. And you learn the very important lesson, if you haven't already, that BO draw just means people bought lots of tickets. Or they didn't buy any. That issue, at the end of the day, don't mean diddly about the quality of the movie. I watched Captain Marvel, so I'd be interested to know what serious issues were addressed, because I totally missed them. Missed Black Panther. But I am not curious enough to go look it up. I just thought, since you brought it up that they do address serious issues, that you would be able to give me examples. And I've already addressed the comment about serious actors and serious acting. I don't feel the need to re-clarify what I already responded to upthread. But it's cool. It's honestly not that important of an issue. I don't expect these kind of movies to delve into heavy duty stuff, and they usually don't, and that's okay. I'd rather they didn't, if I'm being honest. If I get a message out of it, great. If not, no big deal.

I certainly don't hate comic book movies if they are well done. But I do think my idea of well done and the popular opinion of well done around here, anyway, are different. I also think there's such a thing as overkill and burnout, and I have been at that point and past it for a long time now. I am surprised I loved Shazam as much as I did, but there it is. I am not surprised I didn't like Captain Marvel. I wanted to, but I think that movie is definitely a case of "I should have stayed offline and *maybe* I would have enjoyed it". Just out of curiosity, what serious subjects do you feel the current Marvel movies are actually addressing ? And by addressing, I mean doing it in depth, in great detail ? Not just mentioning and then moving on. Because I don't think there's anything wrong with a movie (of any genre) NOT addressing a serious subject. Not every movie needs to, and it's not a crime if they don't. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a popcorn movie and nothing but a few hours of mindless entertainment. Not everything has to teach a lesson to be a good film. I go to movies for an escape, if I'm being honest. I want to forget my troubles when I'm watching a movie, for the most part. And I think that is actually NOT an unpopular opinion.

I've actually not seen Ant Man, and I like Paul Rudd's acting, or I have in the past. For me, Samuel L Jackson more or less telling people to get some perspective, in this quote, says it all. I mean, if a man who is in Marvel movies, basically says "there's more to life(and movies) than Marvel", it sounds like he is as sick of some of the craziness as some of the rest of us are: https://screenrant.com/samuel-l-jackson-marvel-fans-watch-movies/

Okay. I know RDJ did a few things in between, but nothing significant Scarlett has done lately pops into my mind (I suppose I could go look LOL but too tired to right now). I know I loved her in Scoop and The Prestige and Matchpoint, but those were all some time ago.

I just vaguely remember a slightly cheesy eighties movie about her, I never watched it. Conan the Barbarian though, I know him, what kid who watched TV in the seventies and eighties doesn't know Conan ?

"It Happened One Night" is incredibly dated, but I LOVE it. Gable and Colbert, ordinary newspaperman and hoity toity heiress "on the run", so to speak. It really is a classic.

Jason Momoa does as well. though I like him as a actor (hated Aquaman. though). But I saw him with his clean shaven face and I am not sure.....I think it's the first time I've seen him that way, but so far I like it. Scruff to me isn't all that sexy. It looks lazy and not all that clean.

Posted about the infamous "kiss" scene in "favourite movie scenes" thread from the movie "The Whole Wide World", so I'll talk about it here as well. It's the only movie (that I know of) about Robert E Howard, the pulp writer who created Conan the Barbarian and Soloman Kane. Stars Renee Zellweger and Vincent D'Onofrio and is just SO good. I first watched it years ago and I'm not sure I could watch it (for THAT part) now because of that issue hitting too close to home for me. My father did that, and any movie I watch with it in it.....I feel like I can take it and then I'm a blubbering mess, so IDK. Maybe off limits to me to watch now ? But it's a wonderful film and extremely romantic and sad and "old school" Hollywood, honestly. I loved it. ETA and I think he created Red Sonya, or his creation was the inspiration for her?

Which is why I want to actually watch "The Hustle". It looks stupid, and I don't care about Rebel Wilson at all. But I think Anne Hathway is best at playing sketchy women.

One of the most iconic comedy scenes ever:

I can no more name "one" favorite movie scene any more than I can a favorite book. Favorite movie kiss, however ? That's easy. Renee Zellweger and Vincent D'Onofrio in The Whole Wide World, the "based on a true story" movie of the creator of Conan the Barbarian and the minor Marvel character Soloman Kane, Robert E. Howard. You have to watch the entire movie to really get how breathtaking and yet sad, this scene is. Robert Howard committed suicide at the young age of 30-and the movie implies it is at least partly because of the break up of the romance with Zellweger's character, Novalyne Price. It's been years since I've seen the movie, but talk about something that will make you bawl your head off at the end.

Where did I say serious actors can't take part in superhero movies? Obviously, they can and do. Benedict Cumberbatch did, and he can act circles around most of them. My implication, and I'm sorry I wasn't more clear-is that taking part in these movies can typecast an actor so that in the future, if they wanted to take other roles, they may not be offered them. Especially after years pass and that's all they've got on their resume. "You are only as good as your last role", or so the saying goes. No personal offense meant.

I don't think monopolizing a box office is ever something to be excused or celebrated. Especially when the majority of those movies are mediocre, some downright awful. So agree to disagree.

I used to love him. I honestly can't blame him for taking the part of Iron Man and being in the MCU universe because of the steady paycheck. I feel he used to be a serious actor though, and sadly I have a problem taking him seriously now in any non superhero role. Same with Scarlett, IMO-I used to so enjoy her in movies before MCU. And I think Hollywood feels the same. Once you are in these movies for the long haul, it's hard to get cast in anything else. It's one of the reasons Leonard Nimoy kind of regretted playing Spock in the end. Although it's not impossible to move on and play other popular non sci fi/superhero characters. William Shatner did it, and he was James T Kirk. So maybe there's hope for RDJ down the road, we'll see. I like him though, LOL, overall, just didn't enjoy Iron Man after the first one.

I honestly think most of my apathy is that all of Marvel's movies feel the same. I have had the impression more than once, "haven't I seen this before ?" As if they take a script and scratch out names, places and other minor things, but otherwise...wash, rinse, repeat. I also see them as box office bullies, which, let's face it, they kind of are. No movie, no matter the quality, stands a chance. I can't support that sort of thing....and I won't. No movie, IMO, needs to make a billion or more dollars. And yes I realize Aquaman(which I did NOT enjoy) made that much and it's DC, but it's the exception for them. Although with some movies, they do need to make that much, because their budget is so ridiculously bloated. Movies should be entertainment, not spectacles with the budgets of a small country. I do think Shazam was a turn in the right direction for DC because of it's light content. It's not only one of the most upbeat DC movies, it's one of the most fun superhero movies ever. Though it does have it's dark moments, as every superhero movie does. I find personally myself that I enjoy a TV show or movie much more if I stay off the internet completely, or at least wait until whatever hype is there, has died down before I comment. You are correct-there are some crazies on the internet and it's best to avoid them. And that's on both sides of the fence. Never in the history of the internet has an argument ever been one sided.

I already said, that I forgot I was supposed to say something nice. And for those I could think of something nice about, I did go back and say it. Hence my Chris Hemsworth has nice eyes, and I liked Meryl Streep in "Death Becomes Her" Brie Larson...……..she has nice hair. I think that covers it.

What I think is sad, is that so many have to be so hateful about it. People are allowed to not care, even hate that franchise. And there are lots of reasons for feeling that way and doing just that. People are allowed to think Shazam was a far better movie than Captain Marvel, and there are LOTS of reasons for that, (I agree wholeheartedly on that one). It's not about being jealous. If I'm anything about Marvel, I'm actually at a worse state than hate: I am indifferent. I am bored by them. None of the characters move me, inspire me, entertain me. They are pretty cookie cutter and vanilla and unsurprising overall. And for me personally, I need so much more if I'm gonna plunk down my hard earned money. If you agree with Rotten Tomatoes(I don't, as a rule), Endgame and Shazam are almost dead even in terms of critics and audience, and yet, people on Twitter and elsewhere who dare to say they liked Shazam better or think it's a better film, are being called all kinds of names by Marvel fans. It just gives me one more reason to never spend another dime on Marvel movies and to ignore their existence. So good job, fandom. I agree with you, because I have been on burnout from them (even if there wasn't the mean spirited crap going on) for years now. And bottom line for me, Marvel hasn't made a really good movie since the first Thor. Although I do like the first Guardians a lot and The Dark World holds a special place in my heart because of Loki. Edited to add I still have to see Black Panther to at least give it a fair shake. I think it is still on Netflix for free. And in fairness, not all Marvel fans are being mean. Some openly admit to having seen and liked some DC movies and for some others, they are at least respectful to those with an opposing view. At the end of the day, there should not be such polarization because there are good and bad films from both studios. It shouldn't be a insults free for all.

So did you see the new Murder on the Orient Express ? I went to the theater and saw it, and several people started giggling when his character was murdered. That wasn't you, was it ?

I did like Leonardo Di Caprio AND Tom Hanks (go figure) in "Catch Me if You Can". Apparently you can add vanilla and vanilla and get......vanilla swirl. I liked the movie-but it's not something I've ever felt the need to watch again. I think Meryl Streep was actually OTP campy good in "Death Becomes Her". She and Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis appeared to be having a ball. Chris Hemsworth has nice eyes. Sorry, I forgot we were supposed to say something nice. Truthfully, unless I love a performer, I pay very little attention to them-so it's hard to think of something nice because I don't pay enough attention to them. It's an "out of sight, out of mind" thing for me. I loved The Truman Show. And I don't even hate some of his comedies. But his best dramatic performance was "Doing Time on Maple Drive".

My least favorite performer in terms of "overrated" is Chris Hemsworth. He's pretty, but he can't act all that well IMO unless in scenes opposite Tom Hiddleston. I think Brie Larson looks like her true, real self might be a mean girl. No instances of "proof" to back it up, just my mean girl radar (which has rarely been wrong IRL) going off. I don't like Meryl Streep. I think she's vastly overrated and I hate that actors now feel the need to use their entertainment platform to be political. It gets on my last nerve. I avoid anything Leonardo DiCaprio or Tom Hanks are in. Bland and overrated, the both of them. I don't like Chrissy Metz. I don't think she's talented, and I disagree with the way in some interviews she tries to put forth that it is okay to be morbidly obese. Maybe she's not saying that directly, but that's the implication I get and it rubs me the wrong way because it's an unhealthy form of thinking.

I don't have any examples right now except for one that just popped in to my head. "Psycho" Anthony Perkins as Alexis in "Phaedra". I didn't even know the movie existed until I caught it on cable years ago. I think there's a reason we say "cast against type" because ultimately, even though I enjoyed his performance-I feel he was miscast. It's an interesting movie though, if you like updated "Greek Tragedy" type stories. I'd love to see Kate Winslet play a true femme fatale/villainess/possible black widow who is a gold digging hustler who comes between two men. I think she'd be great at playing the kind of woman other women want to punch in the face.