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by FaxModem1
2022-06-03 11:27pm
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Replies: 37
Views: 12467

Re: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Maybe I would be more okay with it if I hadn't skipped WandaVision. While I am not happy at the notion that we're now moving into a time when you have to have seen prior Marvel stuff to understand WTF is happening in the current productions we have, in fact, moved to that time. Skipping WandaVision...
by FaxModem1
2022-05-21 10:34am
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Replies: 37
Views: 12467

Re: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

My biggest disappointment with this film, aside from how they treated Wanda, was that we only really saw one other universe(two if we're counting the incursion Strange universe). It wasn't so much a multiverse of madness so much as Dr. Strange pops over to the next universe for a carton of milk and ...
by FaxModem1
2021-11-05 11:55am
Forum: Science Fiction
Topic: Apple TV's Foundation
Replies: 47
Views: 31095

Re: Apple TV's Foundation

This isn't Foundation. This is 'we wanted to do something Dune but couldn't afford the rights and were afraid we wouldn't get financed without a big name so we put a Foundation sticker on it' It's telling that instincts, psychic powers, luck, souls, and faith are being more stressed than rational a...
by FaxModem1
2021-10-09 08:47am
Forum: Science Fiction
Topic: Babylon 5 Reboot
Replies: 36
Views: 20883

Re: Babylon 5 Reboot

I don't really think B5 rates as grimdark, or even especially gritty, in its original incarnation. For the era of the 1990s, it was, or at least, it was authorial intent. Trying to be the anti-Trek. Star Trek shows a future where almost magical devices produce food because of how advanced they are,...
by FaxModem1
2021-10-07 04:00am
Forum: Science Fiction
Topic: Babylon 5 Reboot
Replies: 36
Views: 20883

Re: Babylon 5 Reboot

It can be good, but it'll really depend on how they go about it. Having the characters of Michael Garibaldi and Zack Allen might be problematic considering how much culture had changed regarding law enforcement since the 1990s. Other things might need to he reexamined. Common opinions on things like...
by FaxModem1
2021-08-15 09:29pm
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: The Suicide Squad
Replies: 9
Views: 7039

Re: The Suicide Squad

Loved this film. Do kind of wish it took place on Santa Prisca instead of Corto Maltese, so it could have Bane, and more closely resemble that season 1 episode of Young Justice.
by FaxModem1
2021-05-29 01:35pm
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Positive Environmental news thread
Replies: 61
Views: 74189

Re: Positive Environmental news thread

The Dutch look to Shell, and say, do more. Reuters Explainer: What the Dutch court carbon emissions ruling means for Shell Reuters 1 minute read Lawyers for Shell take their seats at the start of the court case environmentalist and human rights groups have brought on against Royal Dutch Shell to for...
by FaxModem1
2021-04-20 03:08am
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Falcon & Winter Soldier -- SPOILER THREAD
Replies: 222
Views: 92824

Re: Falcon & Winter Soldier -- SPOILER THREAD

So, we have confirmation that the GRC was putting people(around 20 million) into camps, and the only reason that they haven't already done forced relocation is due to 'funding and optics'.

That kind of reduces my sympathy when the Flag Smashers do whatever they're going to do in episode 6.
by FaxModem1
2021-04-06 03:41am
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: WANDAVISION (SPOILERS, SWEETIE!)
Replies: 229
Views: 91032

Re: WANDAVISION (SPOILERS, SWEETIE!)

One thing I think hurts the ending is that the average townsperson is forgotten about in the final episode. They made the room for it, with Wanda wandering back to the town square where the gazebo is. Wanda has just gone through a traumatic experience, and is ending the Hex upon realization that she...
by FaxModem1
2021-04-06 02:57am
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Falcon & Winter Soldier -- SPOILER THREAD
Replies: 222
Views: 92824

Re: Falcon & Winter Soldier -- SPOILER THREAD

Anyone else been rooting for the Flag Smashers? I will admit, I've been doing so. For one thing, the hunt for them has seemed rather overzealous. A group of nonlethal bank robbers and Robin Hoods giving necessary supplies to refugees seems like a very back burner situation compared to all the potent...
by FaxModem1
2021-03-06 08:46am
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: General Automation Thread
Replies: 346
Views: 232796

Re: General Automation Thread

Car And Driver Honda Legend Sedan with Level 3 Autonomy Available for Lease in Japan Honda says its Sensing Elite technology means the driver of the limited-edition sedan won't have to pay attention under some conditions. BY COLIN BERESFORD MAR 4, 2021 honda launches next generation honda sensing e...
by FaxModem1
2021-01-08 04:52am
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: BioShocks of Madmen, Cities and Lighthouses
Replies: 12
Views: 10251

Re: BioShocks of Madmen, Cities and Lighthouses

This is interesting, because a lot of people have made videos, essays, posts, etc, describing the opposite. The basic gist I've heard people say is that Bioshock Infinite is too much of a FPS, where you're on-rails and it feels weird that Booker is going through garbage, trying to grab every single ...
by FaxModem1
2020-12-16 01:53am
Forum: Pure Star Trek
Topic: Star Trek: Discovery, Season 3 (Spoilers)
Replies: 83
Views: 56846

Re: Star Trek: Discovery, Season 3 (Spoilers)

I usually enjoy Mirror universe adventures, but I felt back in season 1 that Lorca should have stayed on and the Empress should have died. The plotline we're seeing with her now is what Lorca should have had in season 1, but they instead decided to rescue the cannibal, and just kept her here for two...
by FaxModem1
2020-12-12 11:57am
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: More Americans are shoplifting to survive
Replies: 3
Views: 4262

More Americans are shoplifting to survive

Chron Stealing to survive: More Americans are shoplifting food as aid runs out during the pandemic Abha Bhattarai and Hannah Denham , The Washington Post Dec. 10, 2020 Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 9:41 a.m. Comments Shoplifting of food has increased during the pandemic. Shoplifting of food has increased ...
by FaxModem1
2020-08-27 03:42pm
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets
Replies: 148
Views: 71077

Re: Federal Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab Protesters Off Portland Streets

Different city, same tactics: Grubstreet Video Appears to Show Cops Swarming and Forcibly Arresting Activist Cooks in Kenosha By Chris Crowley Last night, the Seattle no-charge kitchen Riot Kitchen — which was started to feed protesters, activists, and anyone in need — posted footage from Kenosha, W...
by FaxModem1
2020-08-25 05:23am
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Conflict erupts at Minneapolis, L.A. protests over George Floyd death
Replies: 722
Views: 232761

Re: Conflict erupts at Minneapolis, L.A. protests over George Floyd death

NPR Wisconsin Deploys National Guard After Shooting Of Black Man Sparks Protests August 24, 20201:00 AM ET Updated at 5:43 p.m. ET The Wisconsin National Guard has been deployed to Kenosha, Wis., after a Black man was shot several times at close range in the back during an encounter with police ove...
by FaxModem1
2020-08-24 05:38pm
Forum: Pure Star Trek
Topic: Star Trek Lower Decks Thread
Replies: 68
Views: 31591

Re: Star Trek Lower Decks Thread

Episode 3 is hilarious, and to me, has been the best episode so far.
by FaxModem1
2020-08-14 04:08am
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Revamping Buffy Season 8: Slayers Around the World and their Organiation
Replies: 19
Views: 15277

Re: Revamping Buffy Season 8: Slayers Around the World and their Organiation

I'm very curious how much the comics go into the new Watchers Council. As the season 8 comics(which is where I stopped) doesn't go into it, as the comics treat it like Giles is the only living Watcher left(meaning they ignore the Angel episode Lineage, where even after cyborg Roger Wyndam-Pryce is k...
by FaxModem1
2020-08-11 07:31pm
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Revamping Buffy Season 8: Slayers Around the World and their Organiation
Replies: 19
Views: 15277

Re: Revamping Buffy Season 8: Slayers Around the World and their Organiation

This is probably why the original Watchers Council was rather hands off in their treatment of rebellious slayers. If a slayer is uncooperative, wait a couple years, and a new one would emerge to help them on missions. With all of them activated at once, that clearly isn't an option, and they have t...
by FaxModem1
2020-08-11 06:09pm
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: Revamping Buffy Season 8: Slayers Around the World and their Organiation
Replies: 19
Views: 15277

Re: Revamping Buffy Season 8: Slayers Around the World and their Organiation

This is probably why the original Watchers Council was rather hands off in their treatment of rebellious slayers. If a slayer is uncooperative, wait a couple years, and a new one would emerge to help them on missions. With all of them activated at once, that clearly isn't an option, and they have to...
by FaxModem1
2020-08-10 08:55pm
Forum: Pure Star Trek
Topic: Star Trek Lower Decks Thread
Replies: 68
Views: 31591

Star Trek Lower Decks Thread

So, the first episode has come and gone.

Thoughts?
by FaxModem1
2020-08-05 08:46pm
Forum: Gaming, Electronics and Computers
Topic: Far Cry: New Dawn
Replies: 7
Views: 12227

Re: Far Cry: New Dawn

Yeah, I'm not getting this game. I got 5 because it took place in Montana, and while I had some fun, the ending with you being a cult leader's sex slave chained to a mattress while WWIII was going on outside really turned me off to the game.
by FaxModem1
2020-07-17 09:53pm
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Conflict erupts at Minneapolis, L.A. protests over George Floyd death
Replies: 722
Views: 232761

Re: Conflict erupts at Minneapolis, L.A. protests over George Floyd death

NPR Federal Officers Use Unmarked Vehicles To Grab People In Portland, DHS Confirms July 17, 20201:04 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered JONATHAN LEVINSON CONRAD WILSON JAMES DOUBEK Twitter FROM Oregon Public Broadcasting 3-Minute Listen Download Police confront demonstrators in Portland, Ore., o...
by FaxModem1
2020-07-17 03:23am
Forum: Fantasy
Topic: THE OotS Thread, Part V
Replies: 723
Views: 436170

Re: THE OotS Thread, Part V

Either way, it'd be quite an ego boost to find out that all the deities in creation are waiting on your next move. The big question is, in what way will that affect his decision making? As it will surely affect his decision making in some capacity, but how? A. Gods bow before me(IE, the intense prid...
by FaxModem1
2020-07-15 07:31pm
Forum: News and Politics
Topic: Trump Dump: Internal Policy (Thread I)
Replies: 2022
Views: 705975

Re: Trump Dump: Internal Policy (Thread I)

The Hill Trump shares photo with Goya Foods products after Ivanka faces criticism BY JUSTIN WISE - 07/15/20 03:22 PM EDT 860 55,469 Just In... TurboTax, H&R Block used 'unfair and abusive practices' to get more money out of people, state regulator finds FINANCE — 17M 56S AGO American Airlines w...