MoS is a year old

[crazy_asian_man]

Jul 10, 2014 6:06:59 GMT -5 @kris said:

Is it normal for adults to have such an unhealthy obsession with a film they claim to dislike? It's difficult waiting for the next installment when you really want to just sink your teeth into it right now.

I have a hunch that it's not normal for most adults to care about superhero characters on any level, but normal is boring, no?

I am curious about the sequel, maybe moreso with all the superhero characters and the JLA. Obsessed I was with the SR sequel- but it died many years ago, and I was crazy about it because it did continue the Reeve/Donner era- but oh well. With the MOS sequel I want to be pleasantly suprised. I loved parts of MOS and parts of Watchmen. The choices seem strange for the sequel, but who knows? It could all work out, but the only thing that one can comment on and 'judge' is the casting choices at the moment, not the finished product- but admittedly, the casting does feel underwhelming at the moment (to me).

[Metallo]

Jul 10, 2014 6:06:59 GMT -5 @kris said:

Is it normal for adults to have such an unhealthy obsession with a film they claim to dislike? It's difficult waiting for the next installment when you really want to just sink your teeth into it right now.

Is it normal for some dickhead who blew out of here in a butthurt hot air huff to have an unhealthy obsession over coming back and pathetically hanging around under an unfunny alias of anonymity?

[Metallo]

Jul 11, 2014 9:10:46 GMT -5 crazy_asian_man said:

Jul 10, 2014 6:06:59 GMT -5 @kris said:

Is it normal for adults to have such an unhealthy obsession with a film they claim to dislike? It's difficult waiting for the next installment when you really want to just sink your teeth into it right now.

I have a hunch that it's not normal for most adults to care about superhero characters on any level, but normal is boring, no?

I am curious about the sequel, maybe moreso with all the superhero characters and the JLA. Obsessed I was with the SR sequel- but it died many years ago, and I was crazy about it because it did continue the Reeve/Donner era- but oh well. With the MOS sequel I want to be pleasantly suprised. I loved parts of MOS and parts of Watchmen. The choices seem strange for the sequel, but who knows? It could all work out, but the only thing that one can comment on and 'judge' is the casting choices at the moment, not the finished product- but admittedly, the casting does feel underwhelming at the moment (to me).

Man of Steel is a movie for children so that makes it more funny. Hey I like some kids movies too but I know they're kids movies. The "normal adult" bit is funny as heck. I don't think normal adults get so into a movie with a guy in a tight rubber suit who punches stuff.

[stargazer0118]

Jul 11, 2014 9:04:05 GMT -5 crazy_asian_man said:

Jul 10, 2014 19:42:36 GMT -5 stargazer0118 said:

You are such a nice and loyal Supes fan.

Thanks- but I don't know about how 'nice' I am. At times I feel like I'm not sensitive enough to those who LOVE MOS to death with my own reactions to it. Half of my friends love that film as well, half don't- but it never gets personal, nor never needs to be.

I was a 'mild' Superman comic book fan before STM came out. I wasn't even all that excited when I heard news of it, because I was already obsessed with the first Star Wars film- and couldn't quite get or see the possibilities of how a Superman film could be exciting or any good if he could 'do anything'.

Gradually, all the mysterious tv spots (with nothing but giant credits flying through clouds) and no actual footage of Superman being put out there, aside from the few publicity still (smart marketing move)- got me more and more curious- and when I did STM, I was floored by all the creative possibilities that were highlighted by Donner's semi-realistic approach and perfectionism.

(Still HATED the 'turning back time' thing even then, but....)
To have those creative possibilities get cut short by Lester's trashing of Donner's vision in the sequel- and to have those creative possibilities get brought back to life by Singer decades later--- and then get trashed AGAIN by no continuation--- is painful.

With MOS, I accepted that the Donner/Reeve version was put to an end, and was thrilled by the trailers that it could be another 'Batman Begins'- with Superman instead- but I was bummed that Snyder didn't overcome his own weaknesses with executing drama and romance in his films. There's a lot of brilliant exciting bits that feel like a breath of fresh air- but there's a lot in the script that also feels like a lesser version than what was offered before. (Much like the Robocop reboot which wasn't horrible, but definitely wasn't better nor as good as the original).

I still think there's probably a fan cut out there that's sensational with MOS- and rework the 'touchy' bits with the collateral damage and whatnot.... but I enjoy MOS much like a tv version of Superman. There's so many versions with different fans who love different ones over the others, but personally I thought/think mainly only the Donner and some seasons of the tv Superboy really 'hit the mark' for me of a close enough to perfect adaptation of it.

Anyhow- hopefully Batman vs. Superman ends up being something that suprises in a good way. Good if they're not rushing it.

Somehow I missed this. Well I mean your love and interest for the character never dimisnishes. And I wasn't here last year (I really wasn't so missed all the drama), so I don't know all the details, but you are one of the most respectful posters I've ever seen.  Personally, I don't think I'll ever stop loving the character, but I haven't been excited about anything Superman related for a while. SR was a pretty magical experience that got me into the character again after a very long time not caring enough (it even got me interested in the comics), but then the non-sequel and continueous thrashing of it online and by the WB really turned me off the franchise. So yes, it's been a painful process, I totally understand how you feel, but you know what? It doesn't hurt much anymore because I finally understood it's the way things are. It's the way the system works, sadly, and I have far more important things to care and worry about, so I just had to move on and accept things as they are, because there is nothing I can do to change it. NOthing.  I also got into other shows like Doctor Who, which is a lot more creative and imaginative than anything I've ever seen, so that helped me in the process. 

[Deleted]

Jul 14, 2014 10:25:13 GMT -5 Metallo said:

Jul 10, 2014 6:06:59 GMT -5 @kris said:

Is it normal for adults to have such an unhealthy obsession with a film they claim to dislike? It's difficult waiting for the next installment when you really want to just sink your teeth into it right now.

Is it normal for some dickhead who blew out of here in a butthurt hot air huff to have an unhealthy obsession over coming back and pathetically hanging around under an unfunny alias of anonymity?

lawl, you thrive on anonymity you pathetic virgin.

[Metallo]

Hey unlike you I got better things to do that go on seeking out some feud or make an ass of myself in public for no reason. With MOS 2 B v S coming up you'd think you'd be stroking it to every new pic of Cavill rather than waste you're time here. With his much free time to waste on both you really do have a sad lonely little life don't you?

[Deleted]

No, if I had a sad lonely little life I'd still be a regular poster on a forum with a total of about 5 people.

And you're bit to Keith on that other thread is complete bullshit. You wouldn't go near facebook because you couldn't stand to have people see what you look like or know your real name, that's why you've given different names to people on this forum you utter freak.

And you don't have anything better to do with your life other than to rip on comic book films, tell people why you're right because you've read every comic ever produced. The notion that you have any sort of life is actually laughable, if you did you wouldn't stick around here and do what you do. You fucking loser

[Metallo]

Touched a nerve didn't I ya little shit? You're the dude going under another alias cause you are a chicken shit coward. Everybody's got an idea who you are anyway. The long time members all know my name. Never gave a bunch of different names. That was Dougs deal back in the day remember? You lose but you're used to that. Now go suck on your Cavill shaped pacifier and cry home to momma!

I post here cause I like talking to some of my friends about stuff but friends are a foreign concept to you. Wouldn't matter to me if it was just one. Quality of friends is more important than quantity. A child like you doesn't get that. Now go spend another holiday alone.

[Deleted]

It's Kris tallo, i thought everyone knew that. Coward? why would I hide from you? If I'm going to hide from anyone it won't be a geeky virgin like you. You don't have any friends and I'd be stunned if you've ever had any friends away from the net giving you're struggle with opening up and acting like a normal human being.

And no-one knows anything about you, you're a socially awkward/inept cunt and it's well known among members and former members of the forum.

"I stick around to talk to my friends, but friends are foreign concept to you" That is tragic.

You appear to have been logging on to wank to marvel/trash talk mos/snyder, and to an audience of about three people, you've been doing this for months now, is that what friendship is? I'm in a group with a significant number people more and neither of those subjects comes up much at all. The whole thing is almost as tragic as your attempt at trash talking. 'cry to momma'? really?

Bye loser

[Metallo]

I'd ask why you keep hanging around looking for attention like a dim witted raging child but then I remembered you spend holidays alone because you are a sad fucking lonely little bastard. This is literally all you have to look forward too. That's why you're desperate for virtual attention on Facebook instead of real flesh and blood contact.

You're on here a lot so I assume you busted your man of steel blow up doll doing the humpty hump?

[crazy_asian_man]

Jul 15, 2014 10:15:07 GMT -5 stargazer0118 said:

Jul 11, 2014 9:04:05 GMT -5 crazy_asian_man said:

Thanks- but I don't know about how 'nice' I am. At times I feel like I'm not sensitive enough to those who LOVE MOS to death with my own reactions to it. Half of my friends love that film as well, half don't- but it never gets personal, nor never needs to be.

I was a 'mild' Superman comic book fan before STM came out. I wasn't even all that excited when I heard news of it, because I was already obsessed with the first Star Wars film- and couldn't quite get or see the possibilities of how a Superman film could be exciting or any good if he could 'do anything'.

Gradually, all the mysterious tv spots (with nothing but giant credits flying through clouds) and no actual footage of Superman being put out there, aside from the few publicity still (smart marketing move)- got me more and more curious- and when I did STM, I was floored by all the creative possibilities that were highlighted by Donner's semi-realistic approach and perfectionism.

(Still HATED the 'turning back time' thing even then, but....)
To have those creative possibilities get cut short by Lester's trashing of Donner's vision in the sequel- and to have those creative possibilities get brought back to life by Singer decades later--- and then get trashed AGAIN by no continuation--- is painful.

With MOS, I accepted that the Donner/Reeve version was put to an end, and was thrilled by the trailers that it could be another 'Batman Begins'- with Superman instead- but I was bummed that Snyder didn't overcome his own weaknesses with executing drama and romance in his films. There's a lot of brilliant exciting bits that feel like a breath of fresh air- but there's a lot in the script that also feels like a lesser version than what was offered before. (Much like the Robocop reboot which wasn't horrible, but definitely wasn't better nor as good as the original).

I still think there's probably a fan cut out there that's sensational with MOS- and rework the 'touchy' bits with the collateral damage and whatnot.... but I enjoy MOS much like a tv version of Superman. There's so many versions with different fans who love different ones over the others, but personally I thought/think mainly only the Donner and some seasons of the tv Superboy really 'hit the mark' for me of a close enough to perfect adaptation of it.

Anyhow- hopefully Batman vs. Superman ends up being something that suprises in a good way. Good if they're not rushing it.

Somehow I missed this. Well I mean your love and interest for the character never dimisnishes. And I wasn't here last year (I really wasn't so missed all the drama), so I don't know all the details, but you are one of the most respectful posters I've ever seen.  Personally, I don't think I'll ever stop loving the character, but I haven't been excited about anything Superman related for a while. SR was a pretty magical experience that got me into the character again after a very long time not caring enough (it even got me interested in the comics), but then the non-sequel and continueous thrashing of it online and by the WB really turned me off the franchise. So yes, it's been a painful process, I totally understand how you feel, but you know what? It doesn't hurt much anymore because I finally understood it's the way things are. It's the way the system works, sadly, and I have far more important things to care and worry about, so I just had to move on and accept things as they are, because there is nothing I can do to change it. NOthing.  I also got into other shows like Doctor Who, which is a lot more creative and imaginative than anything I've ever seen, so that helped me in the process. 

Thanks Stargazer! I admit that the GIANT love for Superman grew primarily under Donner's 1 1/2 films. SR was also a magical experience to me as well, though it was a little rough/confusing in spots because of its 'quasi-sequel' nature. To have one great director totally re-interpret and continue another great director's work was unique and special, so it's sad that many didn't seem to appreciate it or see it that way. Oh well.

Check out the Dr. Who love in Don's Diner, though, btw!

[stargazer0118]

Jul 15, 2014 20:57:27 GMT -5 crazy_asian_man said:

Jul 15, 2014 10:15:07 GMT -5 stargazer0118 said:

Somehow I missed this. Well I mean your love and interest for the character never dimisnishes. And I wasn't here last year (I really wasn't so missed all the drama), so I don't know all the details, but you are one of the most respectful posters I've ever seen.  Personally, I don't think I'll ever stop loving the character, but I haven't been excited about anything Superman related for a while. SR was a pretty magical experience that got me into the character again after a very long time not caring enough (it even got me interested in the comics), but then the non-sequel and continueous thrashing of it online and by the WB really turned me off the franchise. So yes, it's been a painful process, I totally understand how you feel, but you know what? It doesn't hurt much anymore because I finally understood it's the way things are. It's the way the system works, sadly, and I have far more important things to care and worry about, so I just had to move on and accept things as they are, because there is nothing I can do to change it. NOthing.  I also got into other shows like Doctor Who, which is a lot more creative and imaginative than anything I've ever seen, so that helped me in the process. 

 

Check out the Dr. Who love in Don's Diner, though, btw!

I just did! Look for my comment.

[Metallo]

Doctor Who is awesome. Still haven't seen Time of the Doctor but the 50th anniversary stuff was more fun exciting and fulfilling than anything WB did for Superman's 75th.

[atp]

After almost a decade, the bullies still haven't apologised. They really were a disgusting mob of arrogant bastards