All-purpose, running Geek thread (formerly Battlestar Galactica thread)

[JRoyal]

I'm not worried about the look per se (and I like that they're giving him the helmet). I'm worried that cutting his hair and destroying Mjolnir signals that Thor is going to be somewhat "mortal," for lack of a better word, for a significant chunk of the film. I hate when superheroes lose their abilities in movies. I don't want to see Superman get beat up in a diner (or drinking his face off), I don't want to see Spider Man falling off walls, I don't want to see Professor X unable to read people's minds.

I'm sure there are probably a few exceptions where I've enjoyed stories of superheroes who lost their powers, but generally, I go to the movies to see the superheroes be super, not to see them be human. Those kinds of stories are more compelling in the books than they are in a 2-hour film where the hero only has his powers for about 25 minutes.

I think he may lose some powers (flight and thunder stuff), but they show him throwing down with the Hulk sans Mjolnir. The hammer is just a portion of Thor's powers. His strength and durability are mostly his Asgardian heritage. I wouldn't be too worried about him coming across as mortal.

 

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I'm not worried about the look per se (and I like that they're giving him the helmet). I'm worried that cutting his hair and destroying Mjolnir signals that Thor is going to be somewhat "mortal," for lack of a better word, for a significant chunk of the film. I hate when superheroes lose their abilities in movies. I don't want to see Superman get beat up in a diner (or drinking his face off), I don't want to see Spider Man falling off walls, I don't want to see Professor X unable to read people's minds.

I'm sure there are probably a few exceptions where I've enjoyed stories of superheroes who lost their powers, but generally, I go to the movies to see the superheroes be super, not to see them be human. Those kinds of stories are more compelling in the books than they are in a 2-hour film where the hero only has his powers for about 25 minutes.

As for Hawkeye, I was specifically referring to Renner being pissed that he signed on to play one character and that character was almost immediately changed to become a villain for the majority of the film.

That is an ongoing thing with Superman. He is so powerful, that writers often feel they have to take some of that away to make him interesting.

As much as I liked Spider-Man 2, the failing powers were an annoying subplot. The only good part of it was saving the little girl from the fire without his powers. Good Spider-Man stories have always been as much about the character's goodness and willingness to sacrifice for others as they were about the powers he got from a radioactive spider.

I see your point about Thor. We already saw a mortal Thor in the fist movie. I'm not sure we need to see it again, but it seems we will.

I had also never seen that comment by Renner, but I see his point.

 

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Josh Brolin cast as Cable in 'Deadpool 2'

Josh Brolin will play Cable in Deadpool 2. Both characters are also expected to appear in an upcoming X-Force movie. I saw one report that has Brolin signing a four-picture deal to play Cable.

This will be the fifth comic-inspired character played by Brolin, who also appears as Thanos in the MCU. (Barely, given how little we've actually seen of the character so far.) He also played the title role in a crappy Jonah Hex movie, took on the role of Dwight in the crappy Sin City sequel and portrayed a young Agent K in Men in Black 3, which I heard was crap but never saw. (Notice a theme here?)

Not an inspiring choice, but I think Brolin can play the tough-guy straight man required for the role. Thanos also has a bit of history with Deadpool in the comics, so hopefully they can work a little Thanos-related humor into Deadpool 2.

 

[bigpern23]

.... hopefully they can work a little Thanos-related humor into Deadpool 2.

Um, I'd say it's practically a certainty.



BTW, the Golden Girls condom is genius.

 

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Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Has 5 Post-Credit Scenes

Well, this is a bit much. Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2 has FIVE post-credits scenes. WTF?

 

[Starman]

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Has 5 Post-Credit Scenes

Well, this is a bit much. Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2 has FIVE post-credits scenes. WTF?

The end credits otherwise known as "halftime."

 

[bigpern23]

Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Has 5 Post-Credit Scenes

Well, this is a bit much. Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2 has FIVE post-credits scenes. WTF?

I think it just goes with the style of the film as being somewhat irreverent, campy and over-the-top. Seems like it would work better with Deadpool 2, but whatevs. Hopefully they're fun (and I assume they'll be sprinkled throughout the end credits, not just consecutively after the credits have rolled?).

 

[outofplace]

I would think so, too, and probably a mix of silly stuff and things that actually relate to upcoming movies.

 

[outofplace]

Looking forward to seeing the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel Saturday. The reviews I've seen are mixed. I'm expecting entertaining, but something less than the original.

Also, if what I heard about Stan Lee's appearance is correct, I like the idea.

Elsewhere in the MCU, full trailer for Defenders.

 

[Buck]

This is how I like my Defenders:

I had that one when I was a kid.

 

[Batman]

I think he may lose some powers (flight and thunder stuff), but they show him throwing down with the Hulk sans Mjolnir. The hammer is just a portion of Thor's powers. His strength and durability are mostly his Asgardian heritage. I wouldn't be too worried about him coming across as mortal.

Often-overlooked Thor fact: He can't fly. He throws his hammer and it pulls him around.

 

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Often-overlooked Thor fact: He can't fly. He throws his hammer and it pulls him around.

That's because it has been drawn and otherwise depicted inconsistently over the years. He has shown the ability to change direction (at least in the comics and cartoons), which he wouldn't be able to do if he was just throwing the hammer and letting it pull him along.