Marvel's Movie/TV Universe v2 (SPOILERS)

[MoraWintersoul]

It's because they pay big bucks to display these pretty actor faces. You can also have helmets that reveal the face, but it's kinda tricky to light an actor that has some headgear. I don't have any sources on this at hand, I just remember reading it when someone pointed out they were annoyed by the lack of headgear and helmets for the northern and war scenes of Game of Thrones.

[ariich]

For a less cynical interpretation, I would suggest that it's a helpful way to develop a sense of interaction between the characters on the audience. If we're just watching a bunch of masks and helmets, it can create a barrier to emotional connection with what's going on.

[bosk1]

For a less cynical interpretation, I would suggest that it's a helpful way to develop a sense of interaction between the characters on the audience. If we're just watching a bunch of masks and helmets, it can create a barrier to emotional connection with what's going on.

That's spot on.  But it's a tricky balance because, as Zook pointed out, once you cross a certain threshhold, it can take audience members out of the moment due to lack of realism, and in so doing, negate the benefit you just pointed out. 

[ariich]

For a less cynical interpretation, I would suggest that it's a helpful way to develop a sense of interaction between the characters on the audience. If we're just watching a bunch of masks and helmets, it can create a barrier to emotional connection with what's going on.

That's spot on.  But it's a tricky balance because, as Zook pointed out, once you cross a certain threshhold, it can take audience members out of the moment due to lack of realism, and in so doing, negate the benefit you just pointed out. 

Yeah for sure, and they don't always get it quite right (as with some similar things). Was just explaining why I think they do it at all.

[jammindude]

Because of its inclusion on D+,  I'm watching The Inhumans for the first time. 

I don't see what all the hate was about.   It's not nearly as stupid as the 1st season of AoS was.   

I said as much when my wife and I were watching episode one.   She responded by saying, "At least no one has tried to steal a tattoo."   (she despised Iron Fist.)   

[Puppies_On_Acid]

Because of its inclusion on D+,  I'm watching The Inhumans for the first time. 

I don't see what all the hate was about.   It's not nearly as stupid as the 1st season of AoS was.   

I said as much when my wife and I were watching episode one.   She responded by saying, "At least no one has tried to steal a tattoo."   (she despised Iron Fist.)   

I too thought it started out just fine, but it gets worse and a lot dumber. At least in my opinion it does. It was a huge waste of a storyline.

[ZirconBlue]

Because of its inclusion on D+,  I'm watching The Inhumans for the first time. 

My family and I watched 2 episodes when it originally aired, and the only thing we cared about was the dog, so we just stopped watching.

[Adami]

Agents of Shield season 1, or at least most of it was not good at all.

But Inhumans is another level of awful.

[gzarruk]

I too thought it started out just fine, but it gets worse and a lot dumber. At least in my opinion it does. It was a huge waste of a storyline.

Indeed. I watched every week with hopes it would get better, but nope, just a waste of time

[hefdaddy42]

Agents of Shield season 1, or at least most of it was not good at all.

But Inhumans is another level of awful.

This, this, this.

[Zook]

I haven't watched Thor 1 and 2 since they were released, but I remember Kat Dennings being enjoyable and funny. Holy shit is she dreadful in everything else I've seen her in.

[Adami]

I haven't watched Thor 1 and 2 since they were released, but I remember Kat Dennings being enjoyable and funny. Holy shit is she dreadful in everything else I've seen her in.

She has two great qualities but I can't quite put my fingers on them. Sadly.

[Zook]

I haven't watched Thor 1 and 2 since they were released, but I remember Kat Dennings being enjoyable and funny. Holy shit is she dreadful in everything else I've seen her in.

She has two great qualities but I can't quite put my fingers on them. Sadly.

[Lonk]

I haven't watched Thor 1 and 2 since they were released, but I remember Kat Dennings being enjoyable and funny. Holy shit is she dreadful in everything else I've seen her in.

She has two great qualities but I can't quite put my fingers on them. Sadly.

You could see them though...I heard that from a friend

[jammindude]

Agents of Shield season 1, or at least most of it was not good at all.

But Inhumans is another level of awful.

This, this, this.

I'm on episode 3.   It's klunky, but I'm not finding it to be the "dumpster fire" that some people are claiming it is.   

So far, I like it better than Cloak and Dagger.  And my wife likes it more than Iron Fist.

[Adami]

You're nuts. Cloak and dagger is fantastic.

[jammindude]

You're nuts. Cloak and dagger is fantastic.

I disagree.   

[Adami]

You're nuts. Cloak and dagger is fantastic.

I disagree.   

Hmm.

[gzarruk]

You're nuts. Cloak and dagger is fantastic.

I liked the first season and watched the 2nd in full, but didn't like it that much, Ii don't think I'll watch the 3rd if there's one.

[jammindude]

Episode 7 and I'm liking it more and more.   I think this show had lots of promise.   Should have had a lot more crossover potential with AoS.   

Mid-tier show.  But ya.  I think I like it better than Iron Fist as well.  (and Cloak and Dagger)

I haven't seen the Runaways yet, so I'll see where that falls.

[Adami]

Episode 7 and I'm liking it more and more.   I think this show had lots of promise.   Should have had a lot more crossover potential with AoS.   

Mid-tier show.  But ya.  I think I like it better than Iron Fist as well.  (and Cloak and Dagger)

I haven't seen the Runaways yet, so I'll see where that falls.

You're turning into the Stadler of the Movies/TV shows part of the forum.

I wasn't a big fan of Runaways, but I recognize that I can't be objective. I've read (as far as I know) every single issue of the Runaways, so it's impossible to divorce that from the show, which I thought was largely meh. Hoping season 3 is better, but I doubt it.

[jammindude]

So....I disagree with you and I'm a Stadler? 


I'm weirdly OK with that.   

[Adami]

So....I disagree with you and I'm a Stadler? 


I'm weirdly OK with that.   

Oh no, it's the amount I'm disagreeing with you.

I'd be curious what you think of Runaways. I seem to be in the minority who doesn't like it for the most part.

[bosk1]

I honestly can't tell you what happened in even a single episode of Runaways.

[Adami]

I honestly can't tell you what happened in even a single episode of Runaways.

I can tell you something that happened in every episode of the first season.


Spoilers...



THEY DIDN'T RUN AWAY (until the very very end)

[bosk1]

Hmm.  Maybe I should watch it.

[Stadler]

Wait... wut? 

[Adami]

I could rant about The Runaways all day, but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone.

[jingle.boy]

Black Widow Trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxAtuMu_ph4

Other than the last scene here, me likey.

[Lonk]

I see what you mean about the last scene but other than that, looks good.

[Dream Team]

Yeah, kinda weird in that her whole thing is "I had no family" and then we immediately see her with her family.

[jammindude]

Is that family part of her background in the comics?

[H2]

I don't know if it was just a bad day, but I kinda felt underwhelmed by the trailer.

[gmillerdrake]

I don't know if it was just a bad day, but I kinda felt underwhelmed by the trailer.

This. I mean, I'm sure it'll be an action packed movie and make a ton of money but judging from the trailer it has the outline/story/feel of about thirty other action movies. Just seems like another run of the mill movie....nothing 'Marvel-esk' about it.

[jammindude]

Watched episode one of Runaways last night. Most of it was pretty stupid, but character introduction episodes usually are. The ending left me intrigued enough to give episode 2 a go later this week.