leopardprint May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, BkWurm1 said: Season one often had and ongoing investigation, so sneaking through alleys, and the pre-confrontation parkour moves, some kind of build up that built suspense and gave the fight stakes. So when he inevitably ran into some dude with a gun, fights were more about advancing the plot. Ooh that's a good observation, I was going to say that Oliver used to do a lot more non fighting action sequences that I enjoyed but now everything is hand to hand combat and he even doesn't use the arrows that much. Maybe that's a budget issue. Edited May 23, 2017 by leopardprint 2 Link to comment
bijoux May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Starfish35 said: I thought I read somewhere that they had a different stunt director in season 1. Does anyone remember? *off to google* ETA: Never mind, I can't find it. Maybe I dreamed it. :/ But yeah, I agree that the stunts have gone way way downhill since season one. JJ Makaro? Link to comment
BkWurm1 May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, bijoux said: JJ Makaro? A quick search has them both around in the first season. Though a later article calls Bamford a "fight coordinator" and Makaro a "stunt coordinator" Link to comment
Primal Slayer May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 56 minutes ago, strikera0 said: That's the thing, though. Many of the Laurel/KC stans on Reddit haven't watched the show in over a year, yet they spend countless hours bitching about it. It's absolutely pathetic. Is it that much different about bitching about an actress who at the time wasn't part of the show who wasn't liked? 1 Link to comment
strikera0 May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Primal Slayer said: Is it that much different about bitching about an actress who at the time wasn't part of the show who wasn't liked? No, that's equally pathetic, IMO. 1 Link to comment
Morrigan2575 May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, BkWurm1 said: I was going to move the topic of the fights on Arrow to a better thread, but I looked through everything and we really have nothing that it would better fit under. It's not about the characters or their relationships. It's not episode specific. It's not speculation for the future. There are no spoilers and it's not really about the other shows. I guess "behind the scenes" is the best place to talk about it. The one that screws me up is when I want to talk about something that already happened that I'm NOT bitter about. LOL I blame The Flash for Arrow having crap fight sequences. In S1 the show was going for gritty/realistic and, used for simple realistic looking fights. I love and dearly miss the parkour sequences from S1. The other part of the blame goes to the sheer number of masks on the show. When it was just Oliver or Oliver/Sara or Oliver/Roy there were less people to choreograph for so they could spend the time. Now they have 20 people out there...you do a kick, you do a punch, you scream, you shoot a gun...great let's call it a day! Edited May 23, 2017 by Morrigan2575 17 Link to comment
Trini May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, Morrigan2575 said: I blame The Flash for Arrow having crap fight sequences. Why? Link to comment
Midnight Lullaby May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 20 minutes ago, Trini said: Why? For introducing powers and metas in the universe..the writers kind of lost their way regarding the original tone of the show with all of that after season 2.. 12 Link to comment
Morrigan2575 May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Midnight Lullaby said: For introducing powers and metas in the universe..the writers kind of lost their way regarding the original tone of the show with all of that after season 2.. Exactly. Although, i think it's more they were forced to change the tone to fit a shared universe with Flash and then later LoT. Link to comment
Primal Slayer May 23, 2017 Share May 23, 2017 46 minutes ago, bijoux said: Shame we wont get to see these two interact with one another 1 Link to comment
bijoux May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 This is gonna give the make up department some extra work this season. Condisering how they botched covering up Carly Pope's tattoo it might make for a fun game. 1 Link to comment
calliope1975 May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 That is some nice detail work, but I love that she has random, shitty tattoos like that square and triangle. Reminds me to start saving $$ for my next tattoo. Link to comment
Trini May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 9 hours ago, Morrigan2575 said: 9 hours ago, Midnight Lullaby said: For introducing powers and metas in the universe..the writers kind of lost their way regarding the original tone of the show with all of that after season 2.. Exactly. Although, i think it's more they were forced to change the tone to fit a shared universe with Flash and then later LoT. Ah, okay. I thought maybe it was something substantial, like they poached some stunt choreographers or something. I guess I don't see how The Flash having metahumans meant Arrow couldn't do parkour. Link to comment
Mellowyellow May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 What happens if EBR (or CP for that matter) chops all her hair off? Do they ignore why Felicity or Iris have a bob next season? Do they put them in a wig? Link to comment
bijoux May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 EBR chopped off her hair between S3 and S4. I guess it depends on where they leave the vharacters. Felicity was cruising with Oliver at the end of S3, so there's nothing strange about changing up your style a bit. If the character is left hanging in some way, a kicky new hairdo would be hard to explain, so I imagine that would call for some extensions. I don't think it would be a big deal. WH got a completely new hairstyle before S3, and all there was on screen was Roy complimenting Thea. Link to comment
Mellowyellow May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 Hehe I didn't notice the hair change between season 3 and 4. Link to comment
Primal Slayer May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Mellowyellow said: What happens if EBR (or CP for that matter) chops all her hair off? Do they ignore why Felicity or Iris have a bob next season? Do they put them in a wig? Nowadays you have to get permission to do anything drastic with your hair. 1 Link to comment
Midnight Lullaby May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 5 hours ago, Trini said: Ah, okay. I thought maybe it was something substantial, like they poached some stunt choreographers or something. I guess I don't see how The Flash having metahumans meant Arrow couldn't do parkour. Yes, the writers could have chosen to keep the show "isolated" but being in an universe with magic and powers changed things..it changed the tone of the show..in season 1 some things weren't even an option and the show was more realistic. It happened even more with Legends..they brought over a meta to test Ray's powers for example..I don't know if it was something that came from their bosses or from the writers or both but while having a shared universe has positive consequences it also opened possibilities that don't work all that well on Arrow. This year they tried to do what they did in season one but they also have two metas whose fighting sequences to me look ridiculous. 5 hours ago, Mellowyellow said: What happens if EBR (or CP for that matter) chops all her hair off? Do they ignore why Felicity or Iris have a bob next season? Do they put them in a wig? In season 4 they added extensions to Felicity's ponytail and it looked pretty bad..? 1 Link to comment
Guest May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 (edited) Don't put the thought of EBR cutting her hair again out into the universe! I need it to grow again damn it. And yes I'm aware how weird it is that I care about her having long hair. Don't look at me! I just hate that small ponytail so bad, haha. Edited May 24, 2017 by Guest Link to comment
Starfish35 May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Angel12d said: Don't put the thought of EBR cutting her hair again out into the universe! I need it to grow again damn it. And yes I'm aware how weird it is that I care about her having long hair. Don't look at me! I just hate that small ponytail so bad, haha. Yep. I wouldn't mind the shorter hair if they'd let the ponytail go altogether, but since they seem to be determined not to do that.... Link to comment
Guest May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, Starfish35 said: Yep. I wouldn't mind the shorter hair if they'd let the ponytail go altogether, but since they seem to be determined not to do that.... You get me. :) Link to comment
ohjoy May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 I may have completely imagined it, but I seem to remember something about the show or the actress fighting to keep the character's signature look (ponytail, glasses) when the direction turned from secondary support to potential LI. Maybe it's a holdover from that. Link to comment
Morrigan2575 May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 Yes EBR fought to keep the glasses and ponytail back in S2. The EPs have since taken the stance that it's her signature look 3 Link to comment
statsgirl May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 6 hours ago, Primal Slayer said: Nowadays you have to get permission to do anything drastic with your hair. Ever since Keri Russell cut her hair and the ratings for Felicity went down. It's a strange business. Both Emily and Willa had to get permission to cut their hair. 4 hours ago, Midnight Lullaby said: Yes, the writers could have chosen to keep the show "isolated" but being in an universe with magic and powers changed things..it changed the tone of the show..in season 1 some things weren't even an option and the show was more realistic. It happened even more with Legends..they brought over a meta to test Ray's powers for example..I don't know if it was something that came from their bosses or from the writers or both but while having a shared universe has positive consequences it also opened possibilities that don't work all that well on Arrow. This year they tried to do what they did in season one but they also have two metas whose fighting sequences to me look ridiculous. Two metas fighting looks ridiculous to me. I really hate it on Supergirl because it means only aliens matter. On Arrow, it changed the bar for being awesome. Nowadays an explosive arrow that blows up a meta is more important then the parkouring the show did in s1 and 2. 3 Link to comment
tv echo May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 SA facebook video from yesterday (HVFF-London is a "go" for this weekend, he talks security measures)... An update on HVFF 1 Link to comment
BkWurm1 May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 1 hour ago, tv echo said: SA facebook video from yesterday (HVFF-London is a "go" for this weekend, he talks security measures)... An update on HVFF That didn't cross my mind but yeah, it should have. Hope everyone has a nice, safe time. 3 Link to comment
statsgirl May 24, 2017 Share May 24, 2017 The UK has bumped up security to a higher level now. I don't think anyone would bomb/shoot up HVFF, it's not high enough profile, but good for them for taking more security precautions. 1 Link to comment
shadow2008 May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 (edited) I don't know what kind of magazine/occasion this is for, but the tags are TheCW and WarnerBrosTV: Edited May 25, 2017 by shadow2008 Link to comment
Morrigan2575 May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 I think this might be from the S6 photo shoot they just did. Echo did photo shoots this weekend along with the Black Lightning actor. I imagine JH and RG did shoots as well. Link to comment
Mellowyellow May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, Morrigan2575 said: I think this might be from the S6 photo shoot they just did. Echo did photo shoots this weekend along with the Black Lightning actor. I imagine JH and RG did shoots as well. Did everyone do a photoshoot? Including EBR or just the noobs? Link to comment
Guest May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 42 minutes ago, Mellowyellow said: Did everyone do a photoshoot? Including EBR or just the noobs? No, it was just the newbies. Link to comment
Mellowyellow May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Angel12d said: No, it was just the newbies. Meh Thanks for answering my question though! 1 Link to comment
Guest May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Mellowyellow said: Meh Thanks for answering my question though! Haha, you're welcome. And yeah, it sucks but they just don't do new photoshoots every season. CW = cheap. Haha. Link to comment
bijoux May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 On the plus side, there's still supposed to be stuff from the S4 photoshoot. They can keep trickling that out into season 7. Link to comment
Velocity23 May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 Melissa Benoist and Chris Wood canceled their appearances at HVFF Link to comment
Chaser May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 Curious if the "unavoidable change in schedule" is the Wonder Woman premiere. No reason for CW so I'm assuming he canceled cause she did. 1 Link to comment
leopardprint May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 (edited) Perhaps it's due to security issues in London? Stay safe everyone that's going. Edited May 25, 2017 by leopardprint 1 Link to comment
statsgirl May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 They're dating so it's probably for something they're doing together, whether PR or other reasons. 1 Link to comment
Guest May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 (edited) Um, if those actors cancelled a con only 2 days before to go to a film premiere, they suck. Full offense. Edited May 25, 2017 by Guest Link to comment
Cleanqueen May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 Could be the premiere, I heard Caity is going. And that's pretty shitty considering you made an obligation to attend a convention and have sold out pics. I feel sorry for people who traveled specifically for them only to learn two days prior that they aren't attending. If it is for security reasons, then it would have been better if the notice came from the actors themselves and not HVFF. 1 Link to comment
theOAfc May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Angel12d said: Um, if those actors cancelled a con only 2 days before to go to a film premiere, they suck. Full offense. Melissa was literally the biggest draw for this event after stephen. She sold ALL her photo ops and all the duos/group pics. Guess Emily just became the biggest name after stephen in this con. lol Edited May 25, 2017 by theOAfc Link to comment
Guest May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 (edited) I'll reserve full judgment because we don't know but if it is the case, I just think that is awful for their fans. People forget that there aren't as many cons in Europe as there are in the US so some people are travelling a long way just to see their fave celebs and spending a lot of money in the process. Imagine the fans who were specifically going to the con for MB. Yikes. Edited May 25, 2017 by Guest Link to comment
Midnight Lullaby May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 I think Candice also cancelled for the premiere.. Link to comment
leopardprint May 25, 2017 Share May 25, 2017 (edited) I think there are probably some major travel issues going to the U.K. right now as well so it might just have been logistical or security issues. Edited May 25, 2017 by leopardprint Link to comment
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