OT: Spoiler Alert [Spoiler Alert ((Spoiler Alert))] (The Newly Annual Non-Pens Media Thread)

[Ogrezilla]

I read the Czech translations of the novels a few years ago, and I gotta say, I honestly thought the video games were better.

On a related note, anyone see the new His Dark Materials? How does it stack up to the books/the film?

I thought his dark materials come out this weekend?

 

[HandshakeLine]

I thought his dark materials come out this weekend?

Ah, you're right. Being 6 hours ahead of you guys screws with my head sometimes.

 

[Peat]

I read the Czech translations of the novels a few years ago, and I gotta say, I honestly thought the video games were better.

On a related note, anyone see the new His Dark Materials? How does it stack up to the books/the film?

I didn't particularly think much of the English translation I read either. The idea behind the universe is great, but the story, eh. Which makes it ideal adaption material!


Speaking of adaption material, if anyone wants to revisit some GoT rage, I found a long twitter thread of a Q&A that the writers did that helps explain a little of what wrong and just how raw they were -

 

[Gurglesons]

I thought his dark materials come out this weekend?

So excited.

 

[Gurglesons]

Anyone else watching the HBO watchmen series? I like it a lot so far.

I like it, but don’t really see the point of calling it “Watchmen”.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I like it, but don’t really see the point of calling it “Watchmen”.

It gives the world some setup without taking screen time. So far thats really it. And I don't know that it's mattered so far either.

 

[Gurglesons]

It gives the world some setup without taking screen time. So far thats really it. And I don't know that it's mattered so far either.

I guess. I just don’t understand the point, but it’s a lot better than the reimagining of Preacher so I’ll keep watching it.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I guess. I just don’t understand the point, but it’s a lot better than the reimagining of Preacher so I’ll keep watching it.

Well it's not a reimagining, it's a sequel. I'm curious how it ties in, but ozy is obviously around for some reason.

 

[Gurglesons]

Well it's not a reimagining, it's a sequel. I'm curious how it ties in, but ozy is obviously around for some reason.

I’m just looking forward to an adult scene by scene adaptation of the Golden compass.

 

[Ogrezilla]

I’m just looking forward to an adult scene by scene adaptation of the Golden compass.

I haven't read it, but I've heard enough good things that I'm excited.

 

[Jacob]

Haunt is a very good horror flick if you’re looking for one.

 

[LOGiK]

Just watched El Camino. Definitely unnecessary, but I liked it.

Yeah. It could have been summed up in 30 minutes. It was basically a love letter to fans that

Spoiler

Jesse made it to safety with the new identity guy

.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Watched Hereditary last night. It was the second time I've seen it and the first time my girlfriend had. I really wish I never had that one death spoiled for me, because my girlfriend was absolutely shocked.

 

[Ogrezilla]

Watchmen is worth it just to see Jeremy Irons chew the scenery

 

[LOGiK]

Does anyone play 'Stellaris' on PC?

 

[Gurglesons]

Watchmen is worth it just to see Jeremy Irons chew the scenery

Or the Dr Manhattan dildo.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I read the Czech translations of the novels a few years ago, and I gotta say, I honestly thought the video games were better.

On a related note, anyone see the new His Dark Materials? How does it stack up to the books/the film?

The video games WERE better. I played the games prior to reading the series, then decided to read the books after enjoying the games. It felt like the video games essentially took the characters and a rather boring story and fleshed it out into something interesting.

 

[Ogrezilla]

so I'm not normally a horror person, but I am 5 episodes in to The Haunting of Hill House and love it. Actually I think I hate it, but it's really good.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

Yeah. It could have been summed up in 30 minutes. It was basically a love letter to fans that

Spoiler

Jesse made it to safety with the new identity guy

.

El Camino was god. Killer NM cinematography, great ties of story lines, just so damn good. I'm almost over the fact the last scene was Bridger Teton Nat'l Forest instead of the 50th state. Would have fooled me without seeing credits...

 

[LOGiK]

El Camino was god. Killer NM cinematography, great ties of story lines, just so damn good. I'm almost over the fact the last scene was Bridger Teton Nat'l Forest instead of the 50th state. Would have fooled me without seeing credits...

I agree everything was great about it, but come on, story wise it was lacking big time. There is not much to tell in the BB world. Hence everything is mostly flash backs --- BCS is a prequel also.

I don't blame Vince for wanting to go back to the BB world more directly than Sauls show. But there is not much left to tell.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

I agree everything was great about it, but come on, story wise it was lacking big time. There is not much to tell in the BB world. Hence everything is mostly flash backs --- BCS is a prequel also.

I don't blame Vince for wanting to go back to the BB world more directly than Sauls show. But there is not much left to tell.

For sure, it was no Magnum Opus, but for two hours it was an entertaining and thrilling account of Jesse's post-slavery life. FWIW BCS stands on its own IMHO, maybe not BB, but F***, BB was the best TV ever, or at least stands among The Sopranos, The Wire, GOT. I know YRMV, but each of those shows are definitive in their own way.

 

[CascadiaPenguin]

For sure, it was no Magnum Opus, but for two hours it was an entertaining and thrilling account of Jesse's post-slavery life. FWIW BCS stands on its own IMHO, maybe not BB, but F***, BB was the best TV ever, or at least stands among The Sopranos, The Wire, GOT. I know YRMV, but each of those shows are definitive in their own way.

and, to prove I'm not a pure knuckle dragger, I loved "Fleabag" and "Years and Years". That **** is also lights out...

 

[LOGiK]

For sure, it was no Magnum Opus, but for two hours it was an entertaining and thrilling account of Jesse's post-slavery life. FWIW BCS stands on its own IMHO, maybe not BB, but F***, BB was the best TV ever, or at least stands among The Sopranos, The Wire, GOT. I know YRMV, but each of those shows are definitive in their own way.

Yeah, I enjoyed all 2 hours too.
I always tell myself about Jesse, he is a rat, don't feel for him. Of course I ended up rooting for him to make it even though there is the slimmest of slim that he will be killed.

 

[Jesse]

Has anyone watched Eli on Netflix yet? Directed by the same guy who did Haunting of Hill House.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Dave Filoni still a Pittsburgher, even though I'm sure he lives in California:

I'd love to meet him.