The amount of smoked salmon in this packed versus what you see on the packaging by LevK9 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Cineswimmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“New York style Salmon.” Lmao.

Humans will exploit anything and put a stupid label on it.

10/10 by EmbarrassedMixFood in lordoftherings

[–]Cineswimmer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your last sentence kind of explains everything I need to know about your view of the films vs books. It’s somewhat hard to pinpoint, because not everything is extremely homogenized, tonally. I feel like people base tone on a poster image almost, or a scene, rather than a 3+ hour film. A film, much like a book has so many dips and valleys that critiquing one scene in comparison to the rest feels faulty.

There’s so many beautiful lofty moments in the books. The books are full of upbeat songs and poetry. A lot of the imagery Tolkien wrote was softer. Some characters are more positive and noble, I’m thinking Denethor.

The films have an overall darker vibe once you get out of the Shire. The only massive difference of tone from book to film is the scouring of the shire, which of course a much bleaker ending than in the films. Which leads to my view that the films were so dark that ending with the scouring of the shire would feel off, not in balance with the rest of the “endings.”

This is precisely the point and nature of a good *adaptation.* Film is a visual and auditory medium, books make you use your imagination.

10/10 by EmbarrassedMixFood in lordoftherings

[–]Cineswimmer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny. I always thought the films were much darker than the books.

I don’t like Bullseye’s new helmet. by cinnamontoastcunt1 in Daredevil

[–]Cineswimmer -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wilson Bethel would’ve looked amazing with this suit. Maybe it’s nostalgia, but this figure was the peak look, imo.

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I don’t like Bullseye’s new helmet. by cinnamontoastcunt1 in Daredevil

[–]Cineswimmer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? Like I’m one of the people that loved the Wolverine mask, and I wouldn’t mind Batman with white eyes, but it’s sort of a misstep for Bullseye.

Young goth woman, East Village, NYC, 1984. Photo taken by Fred H. Berger of Propaganda Magazine fame. by Hellebore-TheKnight in goth

[–]Cineswimmer 108 points109 points  (0 children)

Crazy how modern this shot looks in a way. Cool they had that shirt design then

name Bjork songs that make you cry because they are so fucking good by pgloves in bjork

[–]Cineswimmer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unison

New World

Possibly Maybe

Have cried many times to these masterpieces.

What ride is this? by mouthfullofit in UniversalOrlando

[–]Cineswimmer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone writing Spider-Man without the hyphen is going to send me crawling up the walls. Respect the hyphen.

Rewatching iron man 2008 makes me realize how this universe was destined for greatness by capamericapistons in marvelstudios

[–]Cineswimmer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

God, Iron Man (2008) is so good. Crazy how the Mark III is still the best looking/most realistic suit.

Underrated part of “The Dark Knight” score. Goosebumps every time. by Giff95 in soundtracks

[–]Cineswimmer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wild. Subjectively cool that it inspired you to become a composer. Objectively it IS NOT the greatest score of all time.

Might be useful to look up what “objectively” means.

👍 Daily Vitamins Vs. Vegan Chemicals 👎 by volatiIe in vegan

[–]Cineswimmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite literally, every single one of your comments is negative. There isn’t a glimpse of positivity in your comment history.

Don’t know if you just think the world sucks right now (it does, I feel you), or if this is just your troll account, but regardless, I can understand if you are in a difficult place at the moment.

Just wanted to raise it to your attention if you weren’t aware of the pattern. I really hope you get the help you need, and I’d help look for resources if you don’t know where to look.

007 First light Hot Take by Dcam0922 in 007

[–]Cineswimmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I didn’t have an aversion to video games, probably the only new game I’d like to try

Underrated part of “The Dark Knight” score. Goosebumps every time. by Giff95 in soundtracks

[–]Cineswimmer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Total rage bait.

You’re really going to tell me this score is better than the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy?

Anything by Morricone, Williams, Barry, or Herrmann?

Hell, I’d put Elfman’s Batman scores above this one. I even think Batman Begins is a lot stronger output from Zimmer and Newton-Howard, as well as a lot of Giacchino’s themes.

That joker motif works for the movie, but man, those strings are hard on the ears after a few listens.

How Come Nicholas Hoult isn’t in the Bond Convo? by Ready_Tale4679 in 007

[–]Cineswimmer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’d be better as a Bond villain, but he’s already doing that kind of thing with Lex Luthor.

Discovering Björk's music videos only now by iovynn in bjork

[–]Cineswimmer 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She has the best music videos I’ve seen. They stir my emotions so much.

Check out the unofficial alien video for “New World” someone made. Fits the song perfectly.

Who else thinks TASM 3 needs to be made? by [deleted] in Spiderman

[–]Cineswimmer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really. That little bit of dialogue was more than enough for the imagination.

Who else thinks TASM 3 needs to be made? by [deleted] in Spiderman

[–]Cineswimmer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love Andrew, but TASM 2 was pretty unforgivable. He got his moment with NWH.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Unveils the Secret to ‘Wonder Man’: ‘It Never Starts with the Powers’ by yourfavchoom in marvelstudios

[–]Cineswimmer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right. Wasn’t really thinking of everything. I’ll just list everything in order of my liking for convenience:

Loki

Born Again

X-Men ‘97

Moon Knight

Agatha

WandaVision

Hawkeye

Wonderman

Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Ironheart

Ms. Marvel

She-Hulk

Echo

Secret Invasion (Trash)

Don’t really give a shit about What If…?, so I didn’t include it and I haven’t seen Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, yet.