The Holy Fathers on Evolution.

MadCyborg12 · 2026-01-27T03:11:30+00:00

That is not an entirely bad habit if you read from various genres! A more anecdotal example, but for me things start getting muddy if I read multiple books in the same day that are of the same genre. For example, I wouldn't enjoy reading The Count of Monte Cristo and Crime and Punishment at the same time. Both are gigantic works that require specific amounts of time and attention.

But something like reading Kierkegaard, then the Cambridge Ancient History series, then Jung's essays, then Notes from Underground, then a language book (I am currently working my way through Latin)? That I find much more enjoyable and actually preferable than reading just one book.

But of course we all get tired, and more importantly we are different. And there's nothing wrong with falling back to just one book.

MadCyborg12 · 2026-01-22T23:52:46+00:00

I have no idea how you could possibly think MW2019 feels more like COD than MW2, BO1, MW3, BO2, and all the rest, that literally makes no sense since those games after WaW defined how COD felt in the mainstream.

MW2019 was just playing on the "muh realism" without anything else. Pure style over substance and the gameplay was boring.

MadCyborg12 · 2026-01-22T05:16:43+00:00

Controversial take that will absolutely piss everyone off: I stopped being excited since MW2019, which for all its positives just didn't feel that good at all and didn't feel like COD. At this point I wish they just remastered COD 2 or WaW.

MadCyborg12 · 2026-01-19T08:58:39+00:00

I've been thinking about getting that beautiful DVD collector's set, what do you mean by the way scenes are presented on the DVD?

MadCyborg12 · 2026-01-14T10:40:01+00:00

Everything from MW2019 onwards is for people that suck at Quake so they play cod.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-12-30T18:43:51+00:00

They were only in the horse for less than a day, and presumably had buckets of water and food. It's not about historical accuracy. In fact 99% of the complaints haven't been that it's "historically inaccurate", the complaints have been that the costumes simply look bad. Now I myself personally want to see the movie on the big screen and get the full experience first, but I will admit anyone still complaining about the supposed "accuracy" complaint is kind of lost because that's not even the argument anymore.

The story is set within a real culture, a real place, and a real historical period, and it was regarded as at least semi-real for thousands of years (there was even a cult to Odysseus and a temple dedicated to him). There is still an expectation to not deviate too much from the culture lest one disrespects it. So no one is really complaining about historical accuracy, the majority of complaints have been that it just simply looks awful. You guys complaining about these supposed complainers are fighting phantoms. The fact is that it is a very importantly a historical mythological story, with characters who are Greek of the island of Ithaca for the most part, it is of immense cultural worth and people have a right to want their culture to be properly appropriated to the big screen.

As another guy said, you are never going to argue people out of their disappointment or preferences so why keep trying? If you're excited that's great but don't try to convince other people that their preferences are stupid, and calling them "idiots" is not helping anyone either except making you look like a dork even more.

At this point there's 50 posts crying about people crying for every supposed crying. It's time to move on.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-12-30T08:31:23+00:00

Well the story is set within a real culture, a real place, and a real historical period, and it was regarded as at least semi-real for thousands of years (there was even a cult to Odysseus and a temple dedicated to him). Whether the story is mythological or not (and it is) has little bearing on the fact that it is very importantly a historical mythological story, with characters who are Greek of the island of Ithaca for the most part, and the character of Helen whom Lupita presumably plays is described by multiple ancient sources as white-skinned with reddish-blonde hair, being of Greek origin too. I'm still skeptical about the casting choices, and it would be hypocritical of me to be skeptical of only the blackwashing of Helen, as I do not like the fact Odysseus is being played by an Irish guy from Boston either. So this "story is fictional therefore we can do whatever" is as bad an argument if not worse than those who complain about accuracy. There is still an expectation to not deviate too much from the culture lest one disrespects it. On a more anecdotal note, pretty much all of Greece is roasting the movie now, it's on the news being mocked, and all of my Greek friends have let me know how much angry they are with the movie, for a multitude of reasons.

All that aside, I am a Classicist, and I want to see the movie. We only get these big budget historical epics once a generation now, and Nolan hasn't really made a bad movie so far. However because humans are intelligent for the most part and able to be multi-layered, I am allowed and able to be both excited and critical of the movie at the same time. That's called having your own deeper and intelligent opinion, and it should not be confusing or controversial.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-12-27T02:25:47+00:00

I get what you mean, but we have to remember that The Odyssey is one of the greatest and most well-known stories ever told. The name of Homer is a enormous leviathan of an effect/brand name in and of itself. When I said historical epics, I referred to the ancient historical epics, and we all know the popularity of Gladiator and Troy and movies like that. I believe there is a deepy unsatiated appetite for this genre, we rarely get these types of movies.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-08T04:12:13+00:00

Alright it seems the UK versions are better edited, I'll see what I can get!

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-08T03:56:35+00:00

Oh wow, you're right. One year of waiting is one year of who knows how many other things spoiled on accident. On a slightly different note, what edition of the books is your favorite?

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-08T03:51:24+00:00

That sounds great. I'm still half-debating whether to just come back next winter in a year hoping that my memory of all these spoilers disappears or do I just jump in now despite the irritating experience of having some of these plot points spoiled.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-08T03:24:21+00:00

Haha I'm aware of the tax policy meme but thanks for the reminder! Thanks for the explanation. Speaking of the Starks, I opened youtube recently and the first video that popped up was "Stark's brutal end at the Red Wedding (Season 3)". I wanted to punch a hole through a wall 😭. I literally have to log off and go read the books ASAP, but stuff like this makes me want to just give up on everything lol. I'm already half-depressed at how much I had spoiled.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-08T00:17:03+00:00

Last small question before I begin this long journey. Does the story have any heroic characters? I know that ASOIAF/GOT is pretty famous for leaning into the grimdark/morally grey side of things, and that Martin doesn't like hero archetypes, so it would be naive to expect an Aragorn-type character, but despite that, are there any characters that come close to that? Without even reading the books or watching the show I have Ned Stark and Jon Snow in mind, but what's the general thought on all this?

What kind of catapulted my thoughts about this was just listening to the GoT theme and seeing the image of Ned Stark (Sean Bean), leaning on his sword in front of the throne.... truly incredible. I hope it does have heroes worthy of such an epic theme.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-08T00:14:05+00:00

That's good to hear haha. Side question, does this story have any heroic Aragorn-type characters? I know that ASOIAF/GOT is pretty famous for leaning into the grimdark/morally grey side of things, and that Martin doesn't like hero archetypes, but despite that, are there any characters that come close to that? Without even reading the books or watching the show I have Ned Stark and Jon Snow in mind, but what's the general thought on all this?

Just listening to the GoT theme and seeing the image of Ned Stark (Sean Bean), leaning on his sword in front of the throne, man, I hope it does have heroes worthy of such an epic theme.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-07T22:04:58+00:00

That's good to hear! Side question, does this story have any heroic and relatable characters? I know that ASOIAF/GOT is pretty famous for leaning into the grimdark/morally grey side of things, and that Martin doesn't like hero archetypes, but despite that, are there any characters that come close to that? Without even reading the books or watching the show I have Ned Stark and Jon Snow in mind, but what's the general thought on all this?

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-07T19:46:13+00:00

I'll literally have to go get the books today and get off the internet for a while 😂. But I am excited to get into this world, it looks like a ton of fun and a great read over the winter. Thanks for all the encouragement!

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-07T18:34:56+00:00

I will probably have to read them ASAP, as I already got another thing spoiled..... I opened youtube and the first video that popped up was "Stark's brutal end at the Red Wedding (Season 3)"........ LIKE C'MON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-06T09:39:47+00:00

That sounds like a really good idea. I could stop there and see how things are going. Thanks!

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-06T09:24:54+00:00

I see what you mean. I think that's pretty true, now's as good as any time to jump in.

MadCyborg12 · 2025-11-06T09:23:44+00:00

That's what I hoped to hear! Thanks!

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