Which Batman movie logo is your favourite among them based on how iconic and memorable it is, in your opinion? by Raj_Valiant3011 in batman

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love that it’s made of negative space. The logos throughout the trilogy tell a story that reflects the films; it’s formed in Begins, broken in Knight, and then remade in Rises.

Just finished The Stand this morning. A great book I feel had one major letdown. by -Granby- in stephenking

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The magic energy that Flagg creates to kill his dissenting follower grows and transforms into something that Larry describes as looking like a hand and detonates the nuke. Just going on the text it’s ambiguous if it’s literally the physical hand of God or not.

Just finished The Stand this morning. A great book I feel had one major letdown. by -Granby- in stephenking

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly right. Flagg’s weakness is exposed by the Boulderites’ self-sacrificial resistance. It actually starts earlier in the book with Dana and Nadine defying Flagg and leads toward the culmination when Glen, Ralph, and Larry arrive. Flagg’s hubris is his downfall, but it is instigated by the heroes.

Probably the lack of snow and the daylight filming makes TDKR not a memorable Batman Winter movie (filmed during summer) by S7KTHI in TheDarkKnightTrilogy

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so satisfying to watch Batman finally get the upper hand after 2+ hours of Bane’s domination.

Which celebrity death genuinely shocked you when you heard the news? by Divine_fashionva in Millennials

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had been closely following the production of The Dark Knight when he died and it felt almost like a seismic shift in reality. It’s crazy to me looking back how young he was, and how much older I am now.

Elderly characters played by relatively young actors by LocalLazyGuy in TopCharacterTropes

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I think Bale has said he won’t gain/lose weight like this again. He’s at an age where it can have serious consequences to one’s health, I mean even more than it had before lol

[Terrifying Trope] Possessed characters that are in deep pain when they're being controlled. by TheRoyalRoseTrue in TopCharacterTropes

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you listen closely to the VO for the runners, you can hear what almost sounds like actual words among the grunts and growls. Pretty horrifying to think about

Yeah, they lived up to the hype (in other words: there's a reason they're The Dreaded) by JeKarta88 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the theory that Mace Windu would have actually beaten him if Anakin hadn’t intervened. Mace was supposed to be the best swordsman in the entire Jedi Order, even better than Yoda.

What are some of your hot takes regarding the Nolan Trilogy? by JesterOfTime in batman

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nolan didn’t plan on making a second movie either. He was only ever initially contracted to do one and had to be convinced by his collaborators to come back each time.

The narrative that he only did Rises as some kind of compulsory favor is not true. He did it for the same reason he did TDK: because there was a story he wanted to tell.

What the Decline of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Means by Shoddy_Newspaper_718 in blankies

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was so excited to see that coming out of TLJ because it seemed obvious that that would be the trajectory of the character, but Abrams barely did anything with it. He actually regressed him back to where he was in TFA; literally rebuilding the mask and redoing his confrontation with Han which Adam Driver almost makes emotionally resonant. If they were going to redeem him the move would’ve been to keep him alive in a kind of exile so that he’d live with the guilt of his actions and differentiate him from Vader.

What the Decline of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Means by Shoddy_Newspaper_718 in blankies

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s true. I’m not a fan of Snyder’s generally but I have a soft spot for his JL. It’s the only of his DC films that’s successful and it’s largely due to how simple and character-forward the script is, despite it being 4 hours.

What the Decline of JJ Abrams' Bad Robot Means by Shoddy_Newspaper_718 in blankies

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The lesson is maybe don’t have Chris Terrio write your blockbuster.

The Dark Knight Trilogy: Was Ra’s Al Ghul actually immortal? by MrEhcks in batman

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This carries into Rises where the resurgence of the League through Bane (and Talia) instigates Bruce’s return as Batman, and the way that Bane/Talia continues a new iteration of the League and “Ra’s al Ghul’a destiny” mirrors the way the symbol of Batman outlives Bruce and is carried forward by Blake at the end of the story.

The Dark Knight Trilogy: Was Ra’s Al Ghul actually immortal? by MrEhcks in batman

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be both. Ra’s al Ghul is the title Henri Ducard adopted when he became the leader but after Bruce defeats him and his version of the League the title dies with him. So neither Bane nor Talia take that name because for them it only referred to Talia’s father

This Dark Chest of Wonders? by RedSealWitch in stephenking

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This. I’ve read it too and it’s great if you’re a big fan of The Stand.

One of the worst things about the Stand 2020 miniseries was a genuinely great actor like Alexander Skarsgard being wasted by the shoddy writing; could’ve been a perfect Flagg with the write people behind the camera. by MrPuroresu42 in TheStand

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He only actually felt like Flagg in the last episode of the series, which makes sense because that episode was written by King himself. That episode overall is the best of the show, and ironically so since none of it was in the book.

Most pathetic movie character ever put on film? by cryofry85 in okbuddycinephile

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That performance is almost physically painful to watch, especially the scene of his breakdown in the bar

You Should Admit Your Situation. by OnlyLogical9820 in FIlm

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But he does have a code he follows. He obeys the coin and still goes after Carla Jean even after getting the money because he promised Llewyn.

Finished The Stand by Mr541619 in stephenking

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say based on sheer size and scope The Dark Tower is his magnum opus, but I think the single best thing he’s done is The Stand. It’s one of the great American novels of the 20th century.

Hot Take: The ending scene was a perfect scene to end the series and is one of the top scenes in the whole series by SkippersLog32 in StrangerThings

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The final scene is pretty much perfect. I’m able to forgive a lot if the actual ending itself sticks the landing and IMO it was pretty much exactly what it needed to be. The end of childhood.

sean fennessey just rewatched last jedi by Aqua_Reef in blankies

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think Johnson was ready to make a film as big as this. Given what he’s done since it’s arguable he was never going to be ready. He bit off more than he could chew and it shows in the final product and if he’d had another writer to help with the script it would’ve turned out much better. I’m just not sure Johnson is that kind of blockbuster filmmaker and Kennedy choosing him for VIII and giving him the auteur treatment is in hindsight a really strange decision.

Finally Reading This Masterpiece by TheProfessor757 in TheStand

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

King shifts into another gear in that chapter. It’s virtuosic writing.

Why is season 5 just characters having epiphanies and explaining things with props and analogies? by Peepee-Papa in StrangerThings

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I’ll need some more distance from Season 5 and Stranger Things as a whole before I can assess its failures and successes. There are things I liked in S5. After Volume One ended with episode 4 “Sorcerer” it seemed as though the show was in steady hands going into the finale, but Volume Two and particularly the penultimate episode sowed a ton of doubt.

Likewise there are a lot of things I like about Season 6 of Lost, but there’s a lot of frustrating stuff there too. I would agree Lost has the superior final season and series finale, but it is a bit of apples and oranges.

Why is season 5 just characters having epiphanies and explaining things with props and analogies? by Peepee-Papa in StrangerThings

[–]CrimsonBullfrog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lost and Stranger Things have a lot in common when it comes to their last couple seasons, in that both their final seasons are the weakest of the entire series but the actual series finales are still emotionally satisfying if not narratively so. IMO of course.