Cliff Hanger Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 I still can't believe Riverdale exists. It is trashy as FUCK and it's really fun. Most of the characters feel like reasonable "darker and sexier" takes, but Betty as the girl in literally every extracurricular because her awful mom is obsessed with her getting into a good school feels really off. Still, I'm in for the season 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 It's still weird seeing this comic I grew up on turn into this. But the modern take works surprisingly well. I'm in for the season and can tell it's going to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 This new Riverdaie is the real fucking deal. The edge works surprisingly well. I can deal with the Betty has a Caucasian tiger mom thing, because I see that with my own kid and how the pursuit of college acceptance is more intense than ever. It is very realistic portrayal of what kids have to deal with these days. Teens aren't allowed to be teens these days as they are too busy checking the necessary educational and civic blocks that will get them into college. The thing that is hard for me to process in the new show is Archie being involved with his music teacher, Mrs. Grundy. I'm happy that the show seems to be ditching the tired cliche of Archie's love triangle with Betty and Veronica, but this just seems weird and deliberately played for the controversy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I had no idea what a tiger mom was. Had to google. You kids and your slang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I don't recall Archie having a thing with Mrs. Gundy in the comics, but it didn't bother me much. If anything I like the twist of the established love triangle with the summer fling with the hot teacher on the side. There can't really be crossover between those two, but if there was some serious shit would hit the fan. The dead brother story is pretty cool, love how bitchy the supposedly grieving sister is in this. I never got into teen dramas like this, but the Archie tie-in is definitely getting my attention. Didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Though I do have to ask, how can you have Jughead in the diner without a damn burger? C'mon, I'll even accept a slider if that's on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 On 1/27/2017 at 11:38 AM, NikoBaltimore said: I don't recall Archie having a thing with Mrs. Gundy in the comics. That's because Mrs Grundy in the comics looked like this: And on the television show, she looks like this:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Do not stop being fun and trashy, Riverdale. As much as I love me some Rachel Leigh Cook and Rosario Dawson and love the indictment on consumerism that is the Josie & The Pussycats movie, the all black girl band version of Josie & The Pussycats in this show fucking rules. Jughead not eating his weight in hamburgers is total bullshit, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 My main issue with the Archie-Mrs. Grundy relationship is that Madchen Amick is right there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Joining the chorus to say Riverdale is fucking great. And as a Canadian, I get it next day on Netflix so that's awesome. Would like Kevin Keller to be a bit more actual person and less gay-stereotype-budget-Wallace-Wells but we're just getting going so hey. Should probably have its own thread, honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 On 1/30/2017 at 4:07 PM, The Unholy Dragon said: Joining the chorus to say Riverdale is fucking great. And as a Canadian, I get it next day on Netflix so that's awesome. Would like Kevin Keller to be a bit more actual person and less gay-stereotype-budget-Wallace-Wells but we're just getting going so hey.Should probably have its own thread, honestly. It does. http://deathvalleydriver.com/forum/index.php?/topic/5786-your-riverdale-sleaze-thread/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 On one hand, I know you were trying to be helpful and I appreciate that. On the other, that post precedes that thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Since this is the de facto place for all things superhero that is neither DC nor Marvel, a reminder that Zashchitniki (Guardians) will be released on February 23rd. Yes, I know that there is no comic book for these characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Bloodshot has a new director, and it's first-timer (and Deadpool director Tim Miller's former business partner) Dave Wilson, who has mostly done video game trailers and shit previously. Considering that when the project announced it was gonna be the John Wick guys' next joint, I am officially disappointed. Hopefully it won't suck, but every time Sony announce something about this I get a little less hopeful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Ryan Gosling is in talks to produce a screen adaptation of Jeff Lemire's graphic novel, The Underwater Welder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeFnMachine Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 2 hours ago, J.T. said: Ryan Gosling is in talks to produce a screen adaptation of Jeff Lemire's graphic novel, The Underwater Welder. I am ridiculously excited about this being a huge fan of both men & this story, I really hope Gosling will consider playing the welder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 So this article is full of weasel words, but the Valiant Facebook and Twitter which means it's as official as anything else Valiant says about Hollywood. The Russos are exec producing a Quantum and Woody show. I hope Priest gets paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 Holy shit, Archer and Armstring might actually happen after all. Hollywood Reporter says Terry Rossi will write and Ruben "Zombieland" Fleischer directs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Finally, the second Valerian trailer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I don't care if it bombs and no one appreciates it but me. As long as it stays gonzo batshit insane close to the graphic novels, I will go and watch this movie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted March 30, 2017 Author Share Posted March 30, 2017 Me too, though I'm still bitter over Laureline's hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 On 2/8/2017 at 4:30 AM, J.T. said: Since this is the de facto place for all things superhero that is neither DC nor Marvel, a reminder that Zashchitniki (Guardians) will be released on February 23rd. Yes, I know that there is no comic book for these characters. initial reviews have not been kind to this film. that being said, it's been over a month and i can't find an English release date anywhere. WTF, Russia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I don't think anyone expected it to be Rembrandt, but I did expect to at least see it Direct To DVD or On Demand in the immediate future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Let's throw the first teaser trailer for Kingsman: The Golden Circle here: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Right enjoyed the original and the teaser trailer for the sequel is really good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 New Hellboy announced by Mike Mignola. R Rated reboot directed by Neil Marshall and starring David Harbour as Hellboy. I'm in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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