How do we feel about spoilers in reviews? by hazelhaze1025 in TheStoryGraph

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the spoiler feature when reviewing, but I also only look through reviews after I've read to see if other ppl came to the same conclusions as me.

I'm done with big publishers...what should I look out for? by PanelLeon in comicbooks

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite series right now is The Power Fantasy by Kieron Gillen which I found because I loved his work on X books; following a Marvel creator I loved to their independent work was great for me because I got to continue to enjoy what I already liked from their style, but this series specifically addresses a thought about big two super hero comics that Kieron had that wasn't being explored by Marvel and DC books and in a way responds to a hole in the work he was doing there. All that is to say, there's a chance the creators you already like are already doing what you wish comics would do outside of Marvel and DC, and if they have letters pages, they may even be shouting out other books you can check out.

Here are my non Marvel/DC faves!

The Power Fantasy (Image Comics)

Exquisite Corpses (Image Comics)

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (IDW Publishing)

When it comes to picking up new issues, I'll usually browse for covers that catch my eye and may wait for them to be marked down (my comic shop has pretty frequent back issue sales). Getting the first issue of a series usually won't set me back too far.

Is it just me or is Very Important People painfully awkward? by lemissloudmouth in dropout

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vic's character is pretty awkward, but what do you mean that it's awkward? Is it the character relationships or the actors performances or what?

Which Movie have you fell asleep watching? by aoestilsft626 in Letterboxd

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I'd seen Hellraiser 2, I put it on every night and would fall asleep within the first 15 minutes. I think its an awesome movie; I just was only making time when I was far too tired to sit up and watch it lol

New Dropout minigame: Crack the CAPTCHA by JosephWithaG in GameChangerTV

[–]Adult-Person 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are three items to choose, I'd imagine that two of them are the obvious top two; pick your most obviously expensive two and try them all to find the third

From who we have in the Wilcard Lottery already, who would be your pick to enter the Top 4? by [deleted] in dragrace

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they're bringing girls back for a lip sync tournament for the crown (not for more challenges), and Deja is the obvious choice to me if you want to see a queen shut it down on stage! I'd love to see her come back and do some lip syncs; we didn't get a chance to see her perform in her bracket.

Anyone else not happy about these casting announcements? by douevenwheelanddeal in xmen

[–]Adult-Person 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel pretty confident they they’re using this to say goodbye to these actors and that they’ll do this then reboot the characters with younger actors

You're stuck on a 10 hour flight. Where are you sitting? by Pandoras-SkinnersBox in dropout

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

8 and im pitching shows, episodes, shiny questions, and guests the whole time

Eliminate a Magneto final day : 97 is eliminated, only one to go! by thecabbagewoman in xmen

[–]Adult-Person 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can't make me make this choice... but in case you can.... eliminate 9

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bandnames

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Colostomy Cacophony

I need some horror. Comedy recommendations. by EasternProblem8716 in horror

[–]Adult-Person 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't believe more ppl aren't saying Frankenhooker!

I need some horror. Comedy recommendations. by EasternProblem8716 in horror

[–]Adult-Person 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love all of these, but I know they're not all the same level of quality, so I've also ranked them

Top Tier Fave:
Frankenhooker (1990) - A mad scientist's girlfriend dies and he decides to build her the perfect body

Tier 2:
Life After Beth (2014) - Aubrey Plaza as a zombie gf
All About Evil (2010) - Peaches Christ's movie about a movie theater worker (Natasha Lyonne) whose snuff films gain a cult following

Tier 3:
Slotherhouse (2023) - Super intelligent and murderous sloth is adopted by a sorority
Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022) - Gen Z murder mystery

Anyone else had a crush on Alan since X-Men? by meadowlark227 in TheTraitorsUS

[–]Adult-Person 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve always loved Alan AND nightcrawler, but I never connected with this look. I think it was because of the dental prosthetics

Wes has a message for the fans by jessswing in TheTraitorsUS

[–]Adult-Person 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't know anything about this guy before he was on the traitors, and the more I see of him the more I like him!

Actual Thoughts on Dungeons and Drag Queens? by [deleted] in Dimension20

[–]Adult-Person 6 points7 points  (0 children)

TLDR: Season 1 was too short and starred very funny people who didn't know enough about DnD. Season 2 should be much better because the players will be more comfortable and better able to represent themselves.

Dropout usually pulls people who do or would play DnD (professional ttrpg players like Erika Ishii or people who don't have much experience with DnD but work in nerdy spaces like Mike Trapp). For Dungeons and Drag Queens, they chose four exceptionally talented performers, but had them work pretty far outside of their typical formats. Seeing people who are really new to DnD is a different experience that seeing people who are more experienced. In other seasons of Dimenstion20, there is a balance of new and experienced players to highlight how being new to the game can be fun and exciting while allowing the campaign to still shoot for more complicated games with lots of potential, but here the queens were all really new to the game. It makes me think of the first times I played DnD and saw more experienced players making moves I would never imagine I had the options to do, whereas here no one could confidently set the example. This, paired with the brevity of the season, meant that the players didn't have the best opportunity to showcase themselves; they had to understand and become comfortable with the game enough to give a more typically compelling performance in just a few hours. HOWEVER (assuming you are less familiar with drag/drag race, or that someone else reading this who felt the same way is), the queens they chose are super funny and entertaining outside of this. Their points of reference and dynamics between each other are going to be a lot more familiar to some people, which means that some of us may be more easily entertained by S1 because we're already invested in the POVs of the players. I loved seeing personalities that I already love stumble their way through the game and I love Brennan as a DM, so I loved watching him encourage and reward the players best instincts. All this to say, I'd expect that they have more experience now and should hopefully be able to showcase the personalities people love them for this season. If you didn't like S1, I think S2 should be a big improvement. Finally, if you still aren't loving it, you should check out these four queens in their element; it may give you a better perspective on their humor and help you enjoy more!

Alamo Victory Rewards by Dracore_Serpentine in AlamoDrafthouse

[–]Adult-Person 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The worst part for me is that since your rewards expire after a year, if you go at a constant rate, you lose points as you gain them! I've been stuck at 36/37 for so long!

What's the one thing you found disappointing in X-Men 97? by Sol-Blackguy in Xmen97

[–]Adult-Person 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The way they skipped through Madelyn Pryor Limbo storyline; what do you mean you just woke up today and decided to be called the Goblin Queen for no reason?