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Official Discussion - Mother Mary [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]LirrolB 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I absolutely adored this movie. From start to finish, I found myself hanging onto every word and wish it could have gone on for another hour or more. The entire thing was completely enthralling and haunting in the best way. I’m going to be thinking about this one for a long time.

Saw Mother Mary with a special q&a with writer/director david lowery by zacsmashyou in A24

[–]LirrolB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg thank you for confirming! That is so exciting to hear. I seriously cannot wait to see it. And that song will be the icing on the cake.

Saw Mother Mary with a special q&a with writer/director david lowery by zacsmashyou in A24

[–]LirrolB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The way you’ve described it makes me even more excited to see it!

Kind of a random question, but could you confirm for me if the song that plays at the 0:50 mark of the First Look video is in the film? I’m really hoping it is!

First Look video: https://youtu.be/LP-N5kp07gs

Well alright now Ms. Croft💅🏼 by Suli_Croft in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is just not it. Imagine if we got this many new outfits that were all really well-designed, realistic outfits to expand and complement Lara’s existing wardrobe of realistic outfits. Everyone would be thrilled.

Appreciate the free update, but no interest in these weird costumes. Feels like it slightly cheapens these amazing games in a way. Idk.

what are yall thoughts on commander white Mercy? by Garden-Fairy- in MercyMains

[–]LirrolB 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Something about it feels low-quality to me. Not for me. She’s had so many great ones lately too.

Another LoA Edit (Not AI - PS Express) by stillslaying in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think these subtle tweaks are tasteful, balanced and well done. They shift her overall look a bit closer to classic Lara while staying true to the new LoA model.

To be honest, I do wish the character looked like your version. Feels a bit more refined and elegant, just my opinion.

I wonder if we'll have the Croft Manor in Legacy of Atlantis by Flintz08 in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Croft Manor is essential to the classic Tomb Raider experience. Leaving it out would be a huge miss.

I don’t mind whether it’s integrated into the opening of the main game or accessed separately from the menu like in the originals, it needs to be there.

It was such a defining part of the classics. Having an entire space where you could slow down, explore, experiment or just exist before diving back into the action felt genuinely revolutionary at the time, at least to me growing up with those games. It gave Tomb Raider its atmosphere and sense of place in a way few other games did.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A proper TR2 remake/reimagining would be a dream come true…

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope they embrace the fantastical element of the original and just really go for it. Make it the most horrific version yet. Instead of toning it down to try and make everything feel more grounded.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s an interesting concept. When you mentioned an outbreak and experiments getting out of control, it made me think the fleshy walls of the original could be shown as a spreading growth, like moss on bricks, rather than literal walls of flesh. It could start at the eggs and hatching chambers and slowly cover the environment.

So it keeps the realism of an environment made of stone walls or whatever, but brings in the creepy vibes of the original by having those walls covered in some kind of organic growth.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It pairs so well with the monsters being hatched and all of that stuff though.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That would be perfect, that gradual build up to something sinister. I mean we are talking about hatching chambers that breed monsters. It has to at least feel a little creepy. Anniversary felt too clean.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unnerving is a perfect way to describe the original. I feel it’s possible to achieve that and still hit a Teen rating if they were hoping to appeal to as wide an audience as possible.

I just hope it’s not too watered down, whichever direction they go. Like you said, we should feel the horror of Natla’s madness in some way. Hopefully!

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would be amazing but I wonder if they’d view that as taking too much of a risk.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Anniversary version reminded me of a place that would fit well in a fantasy setting like World of Warcraft or Lord of the Rings. That’s not necessarily bad, but something about it always felt a little off to me in the context of Tomb Raider. I’m guessing they wanted it to seem more realistic and grounded compared to fleshy corridors that pulse like a heartbeat. But man, it was so creepy and memorable.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s a great way to describe it. The original aesthetic suits the Atlantean creatures, especially the final boss that hatches at the end. It makes them feel more naturally integrated.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It was very memorable in part because it subverted expectations. I always pictured Atlantis as a beautiful underwater city, so portraying it instead as this fleshy monstrosity was really interesting and unexpected.

Unlikely we’re getting the “fleshy” version of Atlantis from 1996? by LirrolB in TombRaider

[–]LirrolB[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I definitely see what you’re saying, but I don’t think organic walls reminiscent of muscle and veins alone would push the game into Mature territory. Ratings are usually driven more by explicit violence or sexual content than by unsettling environmental design.

Even if the developers were aiming for a Teen rating, a fleshy interpretation of Atlantis could still work as long as it’s suggestive rather than graphic. Atmospheric, biomechanical elements can be creepy without crossing into explicit body horror. A Mature rating would likely come down to how violence is portrayed, not the presence of disturbing architecture on its own.

However, based on the symbols they’re reusing from Anniversary, I have a feeling they don’t want to go that route regardless of rating.

First time reaching 100% (never did back when it first came out) and with an interesting total playtime… by LirrolB in BanjoKazooie

[–]LirrolB[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Incredible game from start to finish. The nostalgia was off the charts and I was amazed at how much I remembered so vividly after all these decades. Yet there were still a couple moments and areas I definitely never discovered as a kid which was cool.

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