I really don't want a repeat of Thor: Ragnarök, but it looks like that is what we're going to get. Sigh...

6 hours ago, Cygnia said:

Republican party withdraws from US Commission on Presidential Debates

The Dems need to go all out in branding the Reps cowards for doing this.

1 hour ago, archer said:

 

Let he who objects cast the first Stone....

Well...that's one way to get a season three out of this show.

I haven't seen much on Florida's anti gay bill. As written, it's pretty ludicrous as not discussing orientation and gender would include hetero versions as well. Of course, that makes it even more obvious what the intention of this bill is.

On 3/17/2022 at 11:28 PM, Old Man said:

RIP to a sci-fi cornerstone.

 

Dr. Mid-Nite, you're pretty photogenic.

Thank you. You're too kind.

10 minutes ago, Bazza said:

Is the top picture of you? 

Yes

Akira Takarada has passed away at the age of 87. This prolific actor is primarily known for his roles in science fiction films like The Last War, King Kong Escapes, and the Godzilla series. He was the male lead in the very first Godzilla film made back in 1954. Having had the honor of meeting him, he was very invested in getting to know his Western fans. He will be missed.

And the plan is working. Let's prepare the welcome wagon for our new fascist overlords.

Sadly, this could potentially be an improvement. Sigh....

Let's see....

Unfriended- A horror movie that reminds us how exciting it is to watch unlikable people text, instant message, and video chat with each other. What? You don't find that entertaining?

Gods Of Egypt- So bad it makes the Clash of the Titans remake feel like Oscar material. Terrible on so many levels but especially the script.

Six Ultra Brothers vs The Monster Army- I love kaiju, but this is only worth viewing to see how bad it is.

20 hours ago, Lord Liaden said:

I was listening to a theory by a YouTube political commentator, that Putin may be trying out a new strategy to create a buffer zone between Russia and NATO-aligned countries. Rather than overthrowing whole nations on his borders, he may attempt to foment rebellion in regions of countries with separatist leanings, particularly having locally dominant Russian populations; then recognizing their "independence" and moving troops in to "support" them, thereby carving off chunks of other countries' territory.

Buffer zones in modern warfare are largely an outdated concept. Mechanized and distance warfare like missiles makes it so that occupying enemy territory is not the sole way to defeat opposing forces.

Namor's willpower was such that Doom create an amplifying device to make sure Namor would be affected by the Purple Man's power.

Just now, Dr. MID-Nite said:

Namor's willpower was such that Doom create an amplifying device to make sure Namor would be affected by the Purple Man's power.

From the really good Emperor Doom graphic novel by the way.

Regarding Wanda, I think she's upset because Strange has (or will) muck with reality as bad or worse than she has and not be regarded badly (or as badly). This will of course seem hypocritical to her (especially in her current mental state).

Frosted Sugar....just don't think they're very good most of the time.

So we're exporting our madness to the north....terrific.

On 2/9/2022 at 3:44 PM, Certified said:

 

My lie remains... 😈

Hmmm...I'll say James Earl Jones as I don't recall him making himself as available to fans.

11 hours ago, Pattern Ghost said:

 

He was actually a really nice guy. Explained to me how he added bracers to Namor because he couldn't draw wrists very well. This was after explaining that he dropped out of art school because they wasted time doing stuff like drawing bicycle chains in detail. Yeah, silly art school: Teaching you how to look at something and draw the detailed contours of it!

 

Though I can't say I didn't like him. Friendly, polite guy.

 

I'm going to guess you haven't met  . . . William Shatner.

You and Certified are both correct. I've never met William Shatner (though I've met other Trek stars).

I'm a big kaiju fan. I met Akira Takarada and Don Frye at a kaiju convention (as Frye was in Godzilla Final Wars). Ultimate Warrior I met at a work conference (he was promoting the latest WWE video game).

On 2/5/2022 at 7:25 PM, Dr. MID-Nite said:

1) John Landis, director

2) Akira Takarada, actor

3) Ultimate Warrior, wrestler

4) Don Frye, UFC fighter

5) Wiliam Shatner, actor

Only John Landis has been eliminated from my list...

2 minutes ago, Tjack said:

  My list.

1) Leonard Nimoy

2) Stephen Wright

3) Bob Hope

4)Jay Leno

5) Harlan Ellison

       Fair Warning!!!   This is a trick question.

   I’ll guess John Landis.

 A logical guess, but I actually met John Landis a number of years ago. His son was a kaiju fan (as am I) and he was at a convention I was attending (as a participant...not a guest). We talked a bit about the stuff we had bought and kaiju films in general.

1) John Landis, director

2) Akira Takarada, actor

3) Ultimate Warrior, wrestler

4) Don Frye, UFC fighter

5) Wiliam Shatner, actor

I'm curious as to what you think an "acceptable" level of representation is. Realistically, if we're basing representation on % of population a good chunk of the cast would be of Chinese or Indian descent. This movie had two Asian characters and one Indian character. So....actually...too little representation if we're going by the numbers. They even rolled the black and gay guy into one character for crying out loud. I see more representation after an hour at work so I'm continually befuddled by this complaint.

I'm waiting for all the teenagers to get a hold of the "banned book" list so they know what they have to read....

And now Florida is pushing a bill that lets people sue if they're made to feel "uncomfortable" about historical realities (like slavery for example). I'm just about done. All semblance of sanity has left our nation.

DeSantis pushes bill to shield people from feeling 'discomfort' over historic actions by their race | Daily Mail Online

The Missing Piece: The Super Solider Serum!

Title: What Happens in Budapest....Dies in Budapest!

22 hours ago, DShomshak said:

Oh, and one of the "On the Media" guests cited research that peaceful protest has a better success rate than violence. I also recall Scientific American ran an article claiming this, a year or two ago.

 

Of course, peaceful protest only works if the government actually cares how it's seen. As Syria and Belarus have shown, peaceful protest doesn't work in states whose rulers consider their population expendable, and don't give a rat's ass who sees their crimes.

 

Dean Shomshak

There lies the problem. As accountability for our governing apparatus is at an all time low...they no longer care what the "masses" think. It's maddening.