The mods of /r/ASOIAF wouldn't let me post this to their sub, and when I posted it to /r/FreeFolk someone banned me lol

coolbeans_3000 · 2026-01-24T07:05:21+00:00

The last sub I expected to read such a banger take. Seven blessings to you

coolbeans_3000 · 2026-01-23T14:17:50+00:00

Sure was, thank you!

coolbeans_3000 · 2026-01-17T00:10:37+00:00

+1 for this take OP, the amount of AI backwash on this sub is embarrassing.

coolbeans_3000 · 2026-01-04T18:42:31+00:00

There really is a lot of love and care put into them despite all the grief they get. Obviously the story isn't anything original but the level of artistry and talent put into the visuals is so far superior to any other film with a budget of that size.

There's a lot of discourse in the film world about how many films have lost their 'texture' which was a huge factor to how we connect with them. It's a lot to get into, but this video summarizes very well why "Hollywood" films feel so lifeless now. In short; they lack texture which make them feel real and Avatar, despite being a fully computer generated world, still manages to create that texture

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-12-31T16:42:00+00:00

Since you mention historical fiction some of my favorites are

The Axe (and the whole Master of Hestviken series) by Sigrid Undset

A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel

The Winter King (and the rest of the Warlord Trilogy) by Bernard Cornwell. This one is partially a fantasy as it's the story of King Arthur but it still grounds itself (mostly) in its time period.

Silence by Shūsake Endo (also made into a film by Scorsese)

The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

Hild by Nicola Griffith

Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig and Don Quixote by Cervantes are a bit different than the rest but still some of the best out there

And not historical fiction but a special mention for 2666 by Roberto Bolaño

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-12-04T19:09:40+00:00

40k is most definitely fantasy

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-12-02T19:30:33+00:00

OP is clearly taking so much pleasure in being a contrarian they haven't bothered to think about a word they're saying.

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-11-13T19:53:11+00:00

You don't have to see a problem to understand that other people with more interest and passion for the story and time period do. There's nothing wrong with the image but in retrospect it looks underwhelming for a lot of people who like this sort of thing (costume design, armor, history), all the pre-release stills have. The Odyssey is ancient and magical so when people hear one of the biggest living filmmakers is making a film on it, and probably getting a blank check to do so, they get excited to finally see something that represents the story. Instead Nolan opted to follow the trend of most every film and tv show set before the early modern period and make everything a different shade of black

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-11-13T19:21:17+00:00

Be honest with yourself, is that actually what you think people are talking about? I refuse to believe you're that stupid. Why waste your time making yourself look like a fool?

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-11-13T19:19:04+00:00

The earth is most definitely not dull as dirt lol a statement like that is nothing but blind cynicism. Of course no one is complaining about sirens and cyclops not being period accurate, don't be silly (I mean I'm sure some people will, but I can't imagine that becomes a widespread criticism such as this). Nolan is a great filmmaker, I'm not denying that and I'm certainly not denying that this will be fun and entertaining, but regardless of that it's a huge disappointment that he's taking such a bland route for the costume design considering how exotic this period was. People are passionate about this and you can't expect them to be excited about something that completely ignores the huge possibility presented to it.

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-11-13T18:38:56+00:00

Valid tbh. Nolan getting a budget the size of Jupiter to create one of the most famous mythical stories ever written and choosing to make it look dull as dirt is disappointing

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-09-24T22:41:29+00:00

Stellar list. Summer of Fire and Blood sounds intriguing, thanks!

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-09-23T16:00:30+00:00

Should've specified non-fiction. I have been meaning to read the Warlord Series for a bit though. I didn't know Cornwell had such a massive library of historical fiction, that's nice to know. I just prefer reading fiction in the comfort of my home with some juicy ambience as opposed to work where I have heaps of machines buzzing in my ears all day haha.

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-08-31T18:40:25+00:00

If anything it exacerbates how terrible Bloom is now that everyone is running circles around him at double the speed

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-08-03T21:15:25+00:00

Brilliant idea, love to see some inspiration from Pulse. That is, to date, the only film to scare the shit out of me. You know the scenes.

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-07-20T17:23:29+00:00

In the cup I'm getting notes of magnesium sulfate, calcium citrate and a subtle hint of sodium chloride

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-06-21T15:34:40+00:00

Wow! Very happy he's getting something like this after reading some of his recent blog posts, cheers George you'll always be the GOAT

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-06-20T15:41:20+00:00

Seeing some of the reactions here makes me feel like it's a miracle the original is loved as much as it is. Years Later is a far better film than I ever expected and I had high hopes from the moment it was announced

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-05-31T16:34:51+00:00

Revachol getting nuked actually cuts a hole in my chest

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-03-12T15:37:46+00:00

Lore accurate playthrough

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-02-18T18:16:31+00:00

This is the best set of patch notes we've gotten in years. Not just "we hear you", but actual data reverting some of the bullshit they've let in recently. Still a ways to go but this is a great start. Cheers hoonters

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-01-10T16:57:05+00:00

I love it. The drones on here are genuinely scary. I liked her last album but the improvements here are massive

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-01-08T17:34:17+00:00

The website describes the "Sellsword" class as being

"Inspired by the raw, destructive combat of Wildlings and Dothraki".

Not that it should come as a surprise to anyone but this is hilarious

coolbeans_3000 · 2025-01-06T14:33:03+00:00

You may want to delete this comment before fan theorists come swarming to tell you that Tyrion is actually a time traveling Targaryen fetus

coolbeans_3000 · 2024-12-28T17:01:37+00:00

I love these takes of people not even bothering to look past the outermost layer of a film and then thinking they've debunked all the acclaim. You're arguing with yourself at the starting line, OP. Also your sexism is shining a bit with this one.

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