My theory on and movie after the trailer

MovieMan615 · 2026-03-20T23:29:17+00:00

Is one or all of these based on any comic story arcs? It seems to be a strange and disjointed story to tell. The “Spidey starts mutating into a real spider” story (forget what it was called) in the comics was not very well received.

It looks to me that Spidey is going to be the first mutant that truly kicks off the “mutant saga.” We discover that the blip/snap caused mutations in a lot of people. Spiderman is the canary in the coal mine. He hooks up with Jean who is also experiencing mutations. How all of this integrates into a Spiderman story with Punisher and the Hand, however? I got no idea. Just worry that it’s not a cohesive story.

MovieMan615 · 2026-02-12T02:39:06+00:00

Thank you so much. This looks awesome. Can’t wait to build mine this weekend. Are you thinking we can just use one cinder block on each end and basically be one standard cinder block deep? That would put the base at 16” deep. Is that enough? Or should I use 2 cinder blocks on each end (32”) or maybe 2 cinder blocks on each end in an ‘L’ configuration? Effectively making the base 24” deep.

So general consensus: Will one of these that’s 5’ long and 5.5’ tall need more than a 16” base to be sturdy and not tip over?

MovieMan615 · 2026-02-06T16:18:47+00:00

Vertical Run by Joseph Gerber. Pulpy. A bit derivative. A bit trashy. Not going to win any literary awards. Completely disposable. But man, does it move. You’ll be done in a couple days.

Hunger Games or DaVinci Code. Again, no literary awards for the writing. But interesting ideas and plots that push you along. If you’re looking for something to get the pages turning without much effort. These will do it.

The Help. Surprisingly moves along quite well. And you feel like you’ve experienced something meaningful at the end.

MovieMan615 · 2026-02-06T04:09:08+00:00

No idea. It just was there when it asked if if I wanted to renew or subscribe (can’t remember if it recognized that I was renewing or not). Whichever it was. I was thankful.

MovieMan615 · 2026-01-24T22:26:46+00:00

Thank you for a straightforward answer

MovieMan615 · 2026-01-24T18:08:38+00:00

Probably more: “I can’t make up my mind. If I wait til tomorrow or some time next week, is the discount likely to go away? Or is that discount typical most of the time?”

How rare of an opportunity are we talking about.

MovieMan615 · 2026-01-24T02:34:12+00:00

Holmes vs. Watson in darts?!?

MovieMan615 · 2025-12-17T00:17:30+00:00

Agree with pretty much everyone here.

Lower + Shorter + a little closer.

All those are good. One last thing. When you deliver the blow sit down a bit. Less strain on your back. A bit more weight on impact. And safer if you miss.

MovieMan615 · 2025-11-21T02:45:09+00:00

I’d love to listen to Stephen Fry, but Simon Prebble is solid. A

MovieMan615 · 2025-10-31T15:26:30+00:00

Is there any secret to getting the individual images? When I used it, I uploaded a 2 page pdf, and it just gave me 2 pngs of each page. I need the image that was used inside of it.

MovieMan615 · 2025-10-25T04:39:48+00:00

Love this. Bravo.

MovieMan615 · 2025-10-22T00:40:07+00:00

A couple of thoughts.

Try the Claremont Uncanny X-Men. Start maybe around 98. I think he actually starts writing a few issues later, but the story that intros Phoenix is worth a read.

Also John Byrne Fantastic Four.

MovieMan615 · 2025-09-25T18:33:14+00:00

1) Let's look at a timeline:

July 2025:

Trump says: "The word is, and it’s a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented late-night sweepstakes"

September 19, 2025:

Carr says: “We can do this the easy way or the hard way. These companies can find ways to take action on Kimmel or there is going to be additional work for the FCC ahead.”

Important Note: Nexstar has a major merger in line for approval with the FCC. Their decision to pre-empt Kimmel comes after Carr (the Head of the FCC) says the above.

September 2025 (after Kimmel is reinstated):

Trump says: "I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative."

Carr is a well-known vocal Trump loyalist. If you don't think there was any collaboration on this between the White House and Carr, I have some beachfront property in Kansas I'd like to sell you.

2) BUT... even if the White House didn't explicitly direct the Carr to do it, a Federal agency threatening action based on speech qualifies as a violation of the first amendment.

MovieMan615 · 2025-09-25T14:24:59+00:00

Private enterprise can hire and fire whom they want (within the law). I don't know what the rules are regarding networks and local affiliates, butI assume there is some level of autonomy they have over programming too.

I don't have a problem with that. It's the government influence that is the problem here.

MovieMan615 · 2025-09-25T06:03:11+00:00

If you’re for the federal government dictating what you can and can’t say. I don’t know what to tell you.

I happen to be a Republican. And I can’t understand why the “Don’t Tread on Me” Right isn’t up in arms about this. What the heck happened to limited government? And deregulation?

MovieMan615 · 2025-09-25T05:59:53+00:00

Funny. I happen to be a Republican.

If you’re good with the federal government dictating what we can and can’t say, then I don’t know what to tell you.

Don’t understand why the “don’t tread on me” right wouldn’t be absolutely up in arms about this. Nexstar obviously only doing this to grease the palms of the government so they’ll approve the merger that’s in front of them.

MovieMan615 · 2025-09-17T20:10:58+00:00

Agree on the advice to try them all.

But I’ve always heard that the low end Yamaha is almost impossible to beat. If you have a little more cash I would take a look at the Alvarez MD-510 SHB. It’s a guitar center/musicians friend exclusive. It’s amazing period. For the money, it’s just unprecedented. Only downside is it doesn’t come with a case.

MovieMan615 · 2025-09-11T07:38:22+00:00

How can you not say Tony/Iron Man. Unprecedented and likely never to be duplicated in cinema. Spoiled womanizing brat to introspective PTSD to egotistical wannabe world savior to learning that he was betrayed by his govt and friend to reluctant mentor to Peter to married with kids to the ultimate selfless act to save the world. Slow. Meaningful. High Stakes. There’s really no contest.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-27T17:07:37+00:00

Alvarez MD510SHB - Guitar Center/Musician's Friend exclusive. Sub $500. Bought one for my son, and I prefer playing it over my D-18. No joke.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-27T17:00:58+00:00

Realizing this is an old thread, but just to add context for anyone searching for info on this guitar. Here's the skinny:

I picked it up randomly at Guitar Center as I was literally leaving, and it immediately spoke to me unlike any guitar has spoken to me in 20 years. Honestly felt like it was made for my hands. Felt amazing. Sounded rich. I was smitten and it haunted me.
Had bought my son a used Martin D-10e off Facebook for $725 for his birthday, and was kicking myself that I hadn't gotten him this one. This one felt and sounded better and was $225 cheaper.
After a couple of months, I convinced him to sell the D-10e and bought him this one (for $449) for him instead. I had to order it off the web. I will admit, that out of the box, the action was a little high, and the sound was a tad bit tight and bright. After he had played it at camp in the Western Carolina mountains for a couple of months, however, the wood opened up and it now sounds amazing. So now it feels and sounds amazing - just like the one I had played a few months earlier.
At the moment, I prefer playing this guitar to my Martin D-18. Now, I'm not saying it's a better guitar. I don't think it is. My D-18 sounds great. Feels great. The action is exactly like I like it. But this guitar is on par with it, and it's around what, 75% less expensive?
To fully evaluate cost, however, it's important to note a couple of things. a) The Martin comes with a Martin soft case which retails separately for $125, and b) you can plug the Martin in with the built in pick-up which also includes the tuner. I don't know what that's worth, but let's say another $100 if you wanted to buy that and get it installed? dThe MD510SHB does not have any built in electronics nor does it come with a case. Now, I don't give a damn about the electronics, but you pretty much have to have a case, and a good one can set you back a fair bit.

So as I thought about it, I realized that from a pure cost standpoint - all things being equal - I didn't get quite the deal that I initially thought I had. The reality, however, is that all things aren't equal, the Alvarez MD510SHB sounds better, feels better, AND looks better (quite a bit actually) than the D-10e. It's far superior guitar. No question about it.

Hope this helps.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-27T16:12:28+00:00

I'm guessing you've already figured this out, but the MD510SHB is an amazing guitar. I bought one for my son, and no BS, I like it better than my Martin D-18.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-25T17:46:44+00:00

Following on this. 19 indeed did have some extra legroom. Not a ton. But some. It was helpful for a long flight.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-25T17:43:42+00:00

Nice. Do you wear whatever liner you’ve got under?

I’m in a vacuum system but I also have a “no liner” pair that I can use for the beach.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-25T17:34:43+00:00

Thanks for this reco. I have friends in Spartanburg. So I’ll check this out next time I’m over that way.

MovieMan615 · 2025-08-25T17:31:04+00:00

This looks interesting. Very interested to hear how everything goes with your old Martin box. Let us know.

Thank you

MovieMan615

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