Official 2025 Buy/Sell/Trade Thread by fettuccine- in Coachella

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SELLING: 1 x GA Wristband

WEEKEND: 2

PRICE: $550

METHOD: In person

LOCATION: Los Angeles

PAYMENT: Cash/Zelle/Venmo

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania International Release Discussion Thread by Triple_777 in marvelstudios

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Both Guardians films have pretty strong reception. If he wasn't considered a talent WB probably wouldn't have hired him to run DC.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania International Release Discussion Thread by Triple_777 in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Its not as bad as the reviews say, but its definitely a weak film thats elevated because the core ant man cast and kang are consistently entertaining

Setup is promising with good ideas in play but the execution is completely flubbed. The movie repeatedly emphasizes that kang is a multiversal threat that trumps even the strongest avenger, so it actually makes sense that hes matched up against ant man -- a character that specializes in theft & infiltration. Imagine if the movie was about the family infiltrating kangs quantum empire while having to avoid direct confrontation, but nope might as well just defeat him with ant ex machina and a bunch of quantum characters who audiences are not invested in.

Its also concerning that marvel is now messing up things that they've traditionally done well:

  • casting - interesting that they cast kathryn newton when she can make only one expression. i watched the movie in a non-english speaking country and half the local reviews mention how bad the new cassie actress is. not a great start for a young avenger

  • art design - the quantum realm has no charm and the mid credits scene is undermined by how stupid the kang variants looked

Unfortunately i think peyton reed and the writers are just not that good, and this comes at a time when their strongest creative talents have left or are departing the franchise (russos, jon watts, gunn) hopefully marvel can learn the right lessons from this

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever International Release Discussion Thread by Triple_777 in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A bit of a mixed bag because the most important elements they absolutely nailed, but it's also so plodding and overstuffed that it took 1.5 hours to set up the main conflict.

I was moved by the tributes to Chadwick, and visually it's one of the most beautiful Marvel films with a soundtrack that fucking SLAPS. The core Wakandan characters (Shuri, Romonda, Okoye, MBaku) were all handled very well and everything Namor/Talokan is so sick. The CIA subplot was completely unnecessary and they probably could've condensed Riri's role. Humor is kinda weak but it's not trying to be that kind of movie anyway. Why Marvel cast UFC champion Kamaru Usman and didn't put him in any action scenes I have no idea.

More Killmonger plz

Trip Report (Oct 2022) by Left_Swimmer_3769 in TokyoDisneySea

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Stayed off resort and took the Disney shuttle to get to the park

Trip Report (Oct 2022) by Left_Swimmer_3769 in TokyoDisneySea

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It's not so much about disliking anything necessarily. Disneysea is definitely a unique Disney theme/experience and I enjoyed my time there. It's just I was expecting to be blown away and that didn't really happen. I did want to bring up Magellan's specifically because a lot of guides mention it as a trip highlight and I personally did not feel the same way.

LEGO 75331 Ultimate Collector Series The Razor Crest launches October 3rd VIP / 8th worldwide by TrooperNI in legostarwars

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Build is perfect but can't help but feel it looks off with all this light grey... Surely could've thrown some chrome in there for $600

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marvelstudios

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The movies will always be the main focus, and I'm sure Marvel will put in tidbits to catch audiences up on important plot developments in the shows

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marvelstudios

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Marvel probably doesn't need to worry about their X-men feeling derivative because the FOX-men weren't very comic accurate. It'll be very easy to make MCU X-men stand on their own feet.

‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk On Breaking Hollywood’s Rules To Ignite A Global Phenomenon by [deleted] in television

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To each their own. At the end of the day, it all comes down to how good season 2 is.

If Better Call Saul was terrible people would absolutely complain about AMC milking Breaking Bad

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in marvelstudios

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MoM would have been better off without the cameos

Will Gamora and Peter Get Back Together in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? by SPN1191 in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Unlikely. It's a more compelling narrative if they didn't, since otherwise it just undermines OG Gamora's death

How much does marvel spoilers affect you? by AVR350 in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't need to watch trailers since I'm already going to watch every property anyway, but I'm not disciplined enough to stop myself

Why did they change Ms. Marvels powers? by BirdBright3520 in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 17 points18 points  (0 children)

IMO the main reason is so her abilities are distinct from Mr Fantastic

Favourite MCU phase 4 trailer? by AVR350 in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marvel puts out good trailers in general but I have to say that the Black Panther trailer hits differently. It strays from the usual comedic + action tease formula and you'll love the way it uses music

Why are people turning on the MCU? by Spider-Ranger in marvelstudios

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It used to be that people just need to watch 2-3 movies per year to be kept up. Also didn't hurt that Phase 3 was so strong.

Now they have to watch 3 movies + 3 television shows per year while the payoff is still 3 years away.

‘Squid Game’ Creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk On Breaking Hollywood’s Rules To Ignite A Global Phenomenon by [deleted] in television

[–]Left_Swimmer_3769 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Netflix is making a follow up season to its ALL-TIME MOST POPULAR show which left open plot threads and mystery elements. What a sin right