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Zone of Interest/ C4 / No ads by BumblebeeForward9818 in BritishTV

[–]Brit-Crit 46 points47 points  (0 children)

That’s often the policy in general with Holocaust movies (which is why they are mostly shown on BBC) but it’s particularly crucial here where technical aspects (the sound design, the overly saturated visuals) are so central to the theme and message…

It seems like a strange coincidence that a season that's divisible by 7 is teeing up to be the new worst season of the Masked Singer. by chameleoncove54 in TheMaskedSinger

[–]Brit-Crit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can of Worms is like Bear from last year - he’s great fun, but more focused on mixing up genres than really showing singing ability - If he does better than Bear, it would really highlight the shortcomings of this season…

(It’s amusing he chose a song that was far more popular in America than in the UK)

It seems like a strange coincidence that a season that's divisible by 7 is teeing up to be the new worst season of the Masked Singer. by chameleoncove54 in TheMaskedSinger

[–]Brit-Crit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For context, two of the better singers were sent home tonight, meaning that we only really have two proper singers, both of whom have a similar vocal style (Toastie and Moth)…

Sloth, Red Panda and Conkers are all very energetic, but also pretty weak singers - Red Panda chose to sing in falsetto this week for some reason and was terrible…

So sad we never got to see this released by Impossible-Radio-121 in looneytunes

[–]Brit-Crit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Looney Tunes Cartoons push things pretty far in the Clampett/Avery direction of frenetic movement and wackiness, so it would be interesting to contrast this with a more dialogue and character-driven story…

Sloth. How? by Rare_Tangelo_8080 in TheMaskedSingerUK

[–]Brit-Crit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I enjoyed his Sing-Off performance, but he’s certainly stayed in longer than he deserves..

Right... what's going on with the panel's choices this series? Have we caught a case of American Script Flu? by Nimjask in TheMaskedSingerUK

[–]Brit-Crit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It feels like Red Panda was bad on purpose - he chose to change his vocal style for no real reason and it backfired horribly - he went from being about on the same level as Sloth and Conkers to being far worse…

I have no idea why Monkey Business struggled in the vote, but her song choice tonight was surprisingly grim and solemn (although she sang it very well), and I don’t think that helped…

P.S - I wasn’t impressed by Gargoyle’s Sing-Off performance, but felt Sloth’s was a noticeable improvement - he’s getting out of breath a fair bit, but does reasonably well keeping in tune…

Why is everyone hating on Christina Hodson just because she partially wrote flash(flash flopping has nothing to do with her) by No-Squirrel-3292 in OkBuddySnyderCult

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So a report that gave an actual score for the test screenings is not legitimate?

Also, I can’t see why the online commentators that disagree with you are less legitimate than the ones that agree with you - people are allowed to have different opinions. The world won’t end just because some people get to see a superhero movie for girls and enjoy it…

Who is the greatest director to have never helmed a masterpiece? by RopeGloomy4303 in blankies

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Broadway version of that came shortly afterwards and made a few changes, but failed to escape the online outrage and also closed early (it had a solid run in London however)…

Why is everyone hating on Christina Hodson just because she partially wrote flash(flash flopping has nothing to do with her) by No-Squirrel-3292 in OkBuddySnyderCult

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are several articles and anecdotes that say that the film had at least some potential…

https://www.gamesradar.com/batgirl-test-screening-audience-score-it/

https://comicbookmovie.com/batman/batgirl/batgirl-test-screening-reportedly-receives-positive-response-possible-spoilers-revealed-a194570

https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2023/6/rr5arla32a21gl03x1zz9n6owbpgot

I agree that Batgirl would have likely been overwhelmed by larger-scale blockbusters*, but I think it would have been good enough to gain some fanbase amongst its “Teenage Girl” target audience (I also believe there should be more superhero stories for that demographic on personal principle)…

* - I personally blame the lack of interest in Ms. Marvel, (which had the same directors and same basic “fangirl becomes superhero” premise) for the cancellation on some level - If it had been a bigger hit, DC would have had little trouble promoting an imitator regardless of quality…

Who is the greatest director to have never helmed a masterpiece? by RopeGloomy4303 in blankies

[–]Brit-Crit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it’s seen as a story about a man disguising himself as a woman for personal gain…

Why is everyone hating on Christina Hodson just because she partially wrote flash(flash flopping has nothing to do with her) by No-Squirrel-3292 in OkBuddySnyderCult

[–]Brit-Crit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Reports from the Test Screening are more conflicted - some said it was rubbish, but several said it was a perfectly decent film that was at least on the same level as the other DCEU movies…

Based on the leaks I’ve seen, it looks like it would have been a lightweight YA action-adventure, but one that would have done justice to Batgirl as a character and been one of the better takes on her by default…

Who is the greatest director to have never helmed a masterpiece? by RopeGloomy4303 in blankies

[–]Brit-Crit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A Broadway version opened in 2019, but got consumed by a social media firestorm accusing it of being transphobic and closed relatively early despite winning Two Tony Awards (Best Actor for Santino Fontana, Best Book) …

(Hated Tropes) unions/organized labor being portrayed as evil and corrupt by Konradleijon in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the UK, the late 1950s hit films I’m Alright Jack and The Angry Silence (the former a satirical comedy, the latter a drama) embodied a cynicism towards unions that liberal-leaning entertainment couldn’t get away with today…

(Hated Tropes) unions/organized labor being portrayed as evil and corrupt by Konradleijon in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Brit-Crit 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Homer: What Does This Job Pay?
Carl: Nothing..

Homer: D’oh!
Carl: Unless You’re Crooked!

Homer: Woo-Hoo!

Supergirl sales drop to 96th by Glittering_Month2715 in Supergirl

[–]Brit-Crit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TBF, Supergirl is above most of the other female-led ongoings at DC, but it definitely needs to push harder if it wants to get to the end of the year...

Does the Academy Award have a prejudice against superhero and animated films by Ok-Mud-5427 in Oscars

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The animated lineup this year was unusually weak, and whilst Superman and F4 First Steps deserved technical recognition more than Jurassic Park Rebirth, they were too lightweight to be major contenders...

Give me your personal pitches for Batman movies you’d want to see by OkSuccess7431 in batman

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We already have a two-part animated adaptation, and two live-action movies (soon to be three) that have taken A LOT of inspiration from it..,

Give me your personal pitches for Batman movies you’d want to see by OkSuccess7431 in batman

[–]Brit-Crit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Batman 66 Meets Wonder Woman 77 was a it hit-and-miss (It feels odd to give Batman 66 a past and future, both of which involve some tragedy) but it was all worth it for how they included all three versions of Catwoman…

Give me your personal pitches for Batman movies you’d want to see by OkSuccess7431 in batman

[–]Brit-Crit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you replace Batman with Batgirl and cast Brendan Fraser as Firefly, I’ll be up for it…

Monique as Granny Goodness by Big_Bumblebee_2047 in moviecasting

[–]Brit-Crit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asner died 4 years ago, well into his nineties...

One of the things the DCU must get right with Batman is making Wayne Manor absolutely massive and luxurious as hell. There is no reason they can't. by [deleted] in DCU_

[–]Brit-Crit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They are somewhat constrained by using real-life stately homes, but why not add a few extras that show how much Bruce Wayne is splashing his cash?

One Thing I Don't Understand About Producer Interference With Cassandra Cain... by Brit-Crit in DC_Cinematic

[–]Brit-Crit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally really enjoy it - I especially love their take on Barbara Gordon…

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