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dutchrvl:
--- Quote from: dutchrvl on 01 Mar 2019, 07:27 ---I would recommend "Umbrella academy" on Netflix. Based on a limited comic series, it's basically about a dysfunctional family of 7 adopted children with possible superpowers.
WIthout giving away anything, one of the best things about it is that it's not much about their powers, but really about the family dynamics and personal struggles. Yet, there are some fascinating sci-fi/fantasy ideas strewn in as well. While not perfect by any means, it has enough going for it, including a some strong performances, mainly by Ellen Page and 15-year old Aidan Callagher.
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Season 2 of the Umbrella Academy coming July 31st! Excited!
Dolphin Jack:
I jus been readin "Confederacy of Dunces" an I lookup a word (the books ful of globulor incantayshuns) in the wiktionary, and lo: the sample use is identicle where I readin it from.
--- Quote from: Jhon Kannedy Tool ---Christ, I tell you true, Irene, that child won't listen to nobody! I'm trying to cook her some spaghettis and daube, and she keeps on playing in my pot.
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(click to show/hide)Sorry about my speaking worse 'n normal sinse I'm always its effected of my readin.
dutchrvl:
--- Quote from: dutchrvl on 18 May 2020, 07:16 ---
--- Quote from: dutchrvl on 01 Mar 2019, 07:27 ---I would recommend "Umbrella academy" on Netflix. Based on a limited comic series, it's basically about a dysfunctional family of 7 adopted children with possible superpowers.
WIthout giving away anything, one of the best things about it is that it's not much about their powers, but really about the family dynamics and personal struggles. Yet, there are some fascinating sci-fi/fantasy ideas strewn in as well. While not perfect by any means, it has enough going for it, including a some strong performances, mainly by Ellen Page and 15-year old Aidan Callagher.
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Season 2 of the Umbrella Academy coming July 31st! Excited!
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So far (7 episodes in) I'd say season 2 is better than season 1. Whereas season 1 had quite a few issues, season 2 is generally a fun romp with better character development for most.
N.N. Marf:
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--- Quote from: BenRG on 16 Nov 2020, 04:33 ---This calls for a Patreon-only pin-up of May in partially-unzipped overalls and carrying a Colt Python 44 with the title "Repo Gal".
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I'm sure there's a joke in there, but I'm not seeing it. Even took out my microscope..
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No, no joke. It was an entirely serious suggestion! I'm not sure but I do have vague memories of a film called 'Repo Man' and the image in my head may have been based on its poster.
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I was right about the reference!
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A great movie everyone should watch.. if you can stomach the sexism, homophobia, racism,, not glorified, but it's there---a reflection of the times, perhaps.. It's a punk masterpiece, on the level of Aqua's Barbie Girl. Depressing. More depressing how the studio garbled the ending, but I'm not sure it's the worse for it; Different, no doubt, but knowing that history only enhances it's punk. Magnus Prophecy's Criterion Retrospective gets it's essence, but to some conclusions, jumps.
sitnspin:
I just finished reading "Plain Bad Heroines" by Emily M. Danforth (probably most famous for "The Miseducation of Cameron Post"). It is a combination horror story, historical drama, romantic comedy, and Hollywood critique. It surprisingly managed to pull off all these very well with both the individual aspects being particularly good as well as the combined whole. The book splits its narrative between the time leading up to and the process of filming a horror film and the historical events the film is based on. I particularly enjoyed the narrative style, which evokes the feeling of the author speaking directly to the reader and, in meta sort of way, acts similarly to mockumentary style as the film in the book. The characters are immanently relatable, if not always likable, which makes them feel that much more real. The illustrations that litter the book periodically add dramatically to the style and mood of the piece.
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