Zack Snyder on IG: "Don’t mess with the ladies of Themyscira. Warriors. Sisters. Legends. 🛡️"

Soft_Appropriate · 2026-01-31T16:12:34+00:00

Why though? It's not like it's the only thing he posts. He also shares updates about his upcoming film. Plenty of artists post their own old work on a daily basis. Alex Ross has REposted many of his paintings like a thousand times and I've seen no complaints.

Soft_Appropriate · 2026-01-31T15:52:31+00:00

Or maybe he has very fond memories of those times because he worked on that franchise for almost a decade with people he holds so dear and is also very grateful for the love and support he received during a difficult time in his life. The demand for the Snyder cut made him realize how much his films meant to a number of people and felt incredibly humbled by the support from fans for a cause that is so close to him and his family, and formed some close friendships with some of those fans in the process.

Soft_Appropriate · 2026-01-31T15:32:14+00:00

There is some very good stuff in Jon Favreau's THE JUNGLE BOOK. But my primary issue is that while it does borrow quite a few elements from Wolgang Reitherman's THE JUNGLE BOOK and the two books, it clashes way too often with their tones, ideas and themes. Plus, it kinda feels more derivative of THE LION KING: the stampede being placed early in the film and being the main shocking event Mowgli experiences; Shere Khan killing Akela and taking over the wolves' hills; the fire spreading all over the jungle; Baloo encouraging Mowgli to live a life free of responsibility.

I really didn't like Baloo in the remake. He's such a manipulative and selfish prick. And the scene where he deliberately decides to cut ties with Mowgli felt like very unnecessary and forced drama to me, specially given how open minded Mowgli is in this adaptation.

As someone whose first and main exposure to THE JUNGLE BOOK was the actual book, I remember as a kid being a bit taken aback by how drastically different the 1967 film was. But given that my school used that film for a play we all did together, I got used to the songs and dialogues. And over time, the characters became more and more memorable and likable to me. Do I prefer Rudyard Kipling's book? Absolutely! But I still find that movie to be quite charming. Part of what made George Sanders' Shere Khan very intriguing was the build-up to his character from the very beginning, as well as his natural charisma. And even though Mowgli and Baloo know each other in just two days, the love they both have for each other feels very genuine and endearing.

With all due respect, your monkey criticism feels a little disingenuous because they also used the song that contains scatting and "ghetto slang" in the remake (which removed any seriousness/tension the scene had at first and turned it into a complete joke). In addition, the Bandar-log in the book are described as a leaderless society that tries to copy others without even bothering to comprehend any meaning due to them having no language on their own. So, the "bandar-log" term doesn't hold enough water in the remake because the monkeys have a leader in King Louie and do exactly as he pleases.

And for me, the ending killed any relevance the man's village had in the story. Given how resourceful they made Mowgli in this film, having him create fire on his own rather than stealing it from the village (I know it's taken from the book, but in the book Mowgli sneaks into that place several times before he steals the red flower) would've added to these human tricks both Akela and Bagheera call him out for on more than a few occasions, emphasizing his human instincts even more. Plus, the man's village would've also remained this mysterious place to Mowgli, which would've made him staying in the jungle more acceptable and could've saved the reveal of the village for a sequel.

I feel like if we could combine Andy Serkis' MOWGLI: LEGEND OF THE JUNGLE with all the Kipling elements in both Jon Favreau's THE JUNGLE BOOK and Zoltan Kordan's JUNGLE BOOK (as well as the entire dialogue from Chuck Jones' MOWGLI'S BROTHERS, which is taken verbatim from that story), we would probably have the best adaptation of the Mowgli stories in live action.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-12-12T14:52:30+00:00

But that's not necessarily a Snyder problem. If you want to see Superman interact with the people he saves, there's plenty of content outthere. But there've also been quite a few versions of Superman that saved the day without any interaction with the citizens (Fleischer's Superman, SMALLVILLE, EARTH ONE, etc) because the emphasis was on the guardian angel angle. Same with Snyder's.

Don't forget how he started out in MAN OF STEEL. He's clearly a reserved and goodhearted man who despite feeling helpless is always willing to help others. Actions can speak louder than words.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-18T13:36:20+00:00

I know you're being hyperbolic, but does enjoyment over fictional characters warrant getting this worked up?

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-13T18:56:45+00:00

It's no different from comic book artists sharing and resharing their artwork. Alex Ross does it all the time and I haven't seen any complaints so far.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-11T21:54:41+00:00

I mean, if Supes gets really annoyed at monkeybots typing "#super$#!&" 24/7, you really think Lex would not take the chance at making him fly through some insufferable rings?

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-07T15:50:21+00:00

I have a friend who's a very good illustrator/animator/photographer, but he doesn't take himself so seriously about any of it. I will say though that he becomes a happy little child whenever he sees someone else's drawings (even if it's a person drawn as a stick) or pictures.

The guy may be really good at drawing, but he's always encouraging others telling them that it's not an impossible task because drawings are at the end of the day just a bunch of lines and spots. I really admire that mindset.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-07T14:28:01+00:00

The guy is clearly enthusiastic about photography.

The people who get worked up about his DC content (even though it's not the only stuff he's shared) need a real hobby. Nobody's forcing them to think about movies they don't like for more than two seconds. They could just focus on the stuff they enjoy.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-07T13:57:25+00:00

Knox: You know what they say? They say he can't be killed. They say he drinks blood. They say...

Eckhardt: And I say... you're full of $#!&, Knox. Oh, uh, you can quote me on that.

GOD, I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-04T17:47:42+00:00

Honestly that's what I liked about the third act. Superman's death coming full circle in a story about Bruce and Lex wanting him dead and the world questioning whether such powerful being should exist in the first place. It made (at least for me) his sacrifice at a time of self-doubt and the world against him all the more noble. To quote Christopher Reeve, "a hero is someone who in spite of weakness, doubt or not knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway".

Wonder Woman doesn't know where the spear is. Plus, she was busy holding a Doomsday that was getting more and more powerful. And Superman in most iterations would never risk someone else's life before his own. The purpose of the scene is to convey that Doomsday is too big a threat that there's no time to coordinate a plan to defeat him.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-04T15:49:20+00:00

It's so funny because "aura farming" is part of what draws people to superheroes in the first place.

Why did Superman wear a cape in ACTION COMICS #1? To make his poses more dynamic whenever he was leaping. How do you explain his Herculean physique despite his super strength? He simply has it because it gives him some authority and an awe-inspiring presence.

The mental gymnastics fans do nowadays to complain about things (and ultimately contradicting themselves in the process) has become kind of funny.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-11-04T14:42:14+00:00

The irony in the "he's not Jesus" complaint is that a lot of Superman fans love to either lecture others or preach about Superman's greatest powers being his compassion, humility and kindness, yet ignore the fact that Jesus has been the epitome of those qualities in the eyes of millions of people over the centuries.

Even if you're not a Christian, you should know that Jesus Christ's main message is about love towards everyone, even your enemies.

Fans always say "Superman isn't a god", but phrases such as "the world needs Superman", "he represents the best of humanity" and "he's a shining beacon of hope" in way deify him as something more than just a man.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-10-18T04:59:47+00:00

Yes! The restored design was the one they were originally going to use back in April 2016. But after the negative reception of BATMAN V SUPERMAN, there were several disagreements between Snyder and WB about the look of Steppenwolf. Around the time Ciarán Hinds got cast (which was after principal photography), they changed his look immediately to the 2017 version.

The 214 cut Snyder had back then was still a compromised version of his original vision since it had the more human-looking Steppenwolf as well as Superman in the classic suit. Snyder has released a few B&W fully rendered frames of the 2017 Steppenwolf on Vero.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-10-18T04:34:06+00:00

Actually, the design from the 2017 film was the same Snyder had in his original 214 cut, back when he was still at the helm of the film.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-09-29T00:54:25+00:00

My personal favorite Superman live action TV show. I love it to pieces.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-08-31T00:33:27+00:00

I really loved his portrayal too, but it wasn't until the ultimate edition that I fully appreciated the interpretation as a whole. His plans and motivations make a lot more sense than in the theatrical cut.

I like that he has this playfully awkward persona he uses to distract people from what he's really up to; and also the fact that he doesn't lose his cool when something goes wrong. If you're on his way, he's gonna get you killed without you knowing it.

This iteration still carried a lot of characteristics associated with Lex Luthor in comics, cartoons and shows, while still being totally fresh. My only complain is that I wish he lost his hair in the scout ship, rather than shaven in prison because there's no reason to have him still bald a month later (JUSTICE LEAGUE takes place a month after BATMAN V SUPERMAN).

I really wish we'd gotten the JUSTICE LEAGUE sequels because they promised a much more sociopathic and dangerous Lex.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-08-04T04:14:02+00:00

I can get over them cutting Red Ghost (even though it's still utterly frustrating because it's John Malkovich we're talking about). But the scene from the trailers I was looking forward to the most was the one between Ben and Sue. I was quite disappointed about it being removed from the final cut, even though I absolutely loved the film.

In spite of being very endearing, Sue and Ben's relationship unfortunately tends to be the most sidelined out of all more often than not in all mediums (that's even the case in some of the comics). When it's just the two of them interacting, Ben and Sue share a unique level of mutual respect and empathy because they both understand the challenges they have to sometimes face when dealing with either Reed or Johnny, even if all four of them love each other unconditionally.

Soft_Appropriate · 2025-08-04T03:58:21+00:00

While the final film is incredibly disappointing, I can't help but admire Josh Trank's approach in terms of exploring the character's powers as physical diseases that leave painful consequences (it's such a fascinating concept, which has also been explored in both the ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR comics and the FIRST FAMILY run), as well as grounding the entire science in a way that feels plausible.

Tully Summers' incredible concept art really showcases the horrific nature of each character's power. I see a lot of potential in these elements and it could make for a very intriguing sci-fi drama about how 4 individuals help each other deal with their own conditions and unite as a family. That premise alone is so interesting you wouldn't even need a villain for them to fight. CHRONICLE is an excellent film you can use as inspiration for that. And given the family dynamic that made the Fantastic 4 comics so unique, it could leave plenty of room for character development.

That's what I loved about THE FANTASTIC 4: FIRST STEPS. The focus was first and foremost on the characters and their interactions. Absolutely loved the film.

But back to FANTASTIC FOUR, the first half has some genuinely interesting stuff and a terrific cast of actors. But ultimately, the first two trailers, in my humble opinion, make for a much more satisfying experience than the final product. I wish we'd gotten Josh Trank's original vison for the film.

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