Open Bar #12 (feat. YellowFlash, Geeks + Gamers and Chris Gore)

Join MauLer, myself and the gang as we talk about the Kenobi trailer, The Batman, Picard, Reacher and more.
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[@dragons_advocate]

Drinker: "If you're not pissed by the end of this stream, you're doing something wrong!" Me, still at work in home office: *glances at whiskey bottle "I really shouldn't..."

[@rickymcn1]

Go on, treat yourself :)

[@rhyscallinan7824]

Bilbo: why shouldn't I?

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

Ryan Kinel is the only reasonable choice for the re-cast of Black Panther.

[@silenceoftheyams7647]

that or MLK. this needs to happen.

[@drdeadbeat1604]

If I see this exact comment one more goddam time I will assault a person of non colour

[@benjamingrant5970]

Nah,give those roles to Xray Girl,she's easy on the eyes and knows well enough to be quiet. Ryan can have her OLD job,as "Marvel's Katie".

[@SILVERONIN]

I'm African and I agree lol

[@silenceoftheyams7647]

@@drdeadbeat1604 lmao. buck status = BROKEN

[@Mukku90]

They really tried to tick every "Disney Star Wars" box with that Kenobi trailer: Make an established hero of the franchise sound resigned - check Diverse female character front and center (that is no way in hell gonna stay an antagonist for the whole show) - check Nostalgia bait music - check

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

Watched it once, was excited. Watched it twice, was disappointed but not surprised.

[@baffledking9902]

Just consoom fren

[@deathsdoor07]

They forgot the "this person is the key to everything" box.

[@carltonbauheimer]

Having a piece of software telling people pulling our cultural strings if they have enough "representation" in their art is one if the most dystopian things I've ever heard.

[@nklin6]

I just imagine a HAL-esque malevolent AI forcing representation at any cost

[@Stumpy-qc5pw]

@@nklin6 po bbc o bbc o ok boo o ok k o ok B o. Ko ko. Ok ok poor. O kkppikp o o poo poo i just

[@baffledking9902]

It was especially disturbing to me that he made it sound like (I have no experience with this software myself) it suggested options to you to "improve" the representation, like when he said it may suggest you "add new side character" or something. If so, that really fuckin explains a lot of writing today.

[@Grandmastergav86]

Random castjng director to AI production overlord "We've decided to cast Henry Cavill in the lead role..." AI ponders...."I'm sorry I can't let you do that, I'm afraid I'm going to have to insist on Leslie Jones for the sake of diversity. Also make sure there's plenty of nude scenes for her!"

[@baffledking9902]

@@Grandmastergav86 now we know why Alec Baldwin shoots people.

[@wopjohn]

Fun fact Ben Affleck Batman stunt double was also zombie king in army of the dead

[@_Snafu_]

17:24 I have a coworker who-bless his heart- loves Star Wars with no reservations, which means if it has the name Star Wars on it he likes it. I asked him if he really thought the sequel trilogy was good, and if he thinks that the shows are doing justice to the characters of Star Wars, and all he responded with to me was “I think Star Wars is the coolest thing ever, and how can you hate it, it’s Star Wars you know?” Fans like him are unfortunately lost and will continue to be the steady income of these awful companies.

[@hieronymusboss7705]

This is what happens when natural selection isn't allowed to run its course. XD

[@-.-.11]

It’s those fans that make me ashamed to have once been a Star Wars fan. Star Wars fandom now is just like Kpop fans. Cringey, annoying and vile when someone doesn’t like something that says Star Wars on it. Star Wars is LAME now.

[@hariman7727]

Sunk cost fallacy.

[@yup486]

Love it when people bring up Nic Cage making shitty straight-to-dvd movies without realising he's in the middle of a career renaissance right now, and has made some of the most interesting US movies of the last few years (Mandy, Pig, Prisoners Of The Ghostland, Colour Out Of Space). He's also mentioned how he has generally no interest in returning to big Hollywood movies because they don't allow him to be peak Cage.

[@thechicagobox]

Chris Gore is a treasure. It’s criminal his channel is not bigger. I love when the KZbin Avengers assemble too lol, this isn’t even close to the full team either. Edit: Matt Reeves direction style is actually really slow to Jeremy’s point, Planet of the Apes 2 & 3 is slooowww…

[@tristandevlin6667]

Honestly don't get the hype for Matt Reeves. I don't think any of his films are that strong or standout. His Apes films were okay, but forgettable. His interpretation of Batman feels like a rehash and brings nothing new to the mythos. Honestly tired of seeing Batman early in his career. Give us Batman from the comics.

[@Grandmastergav86]

@@tristandevlin6667 Talking of help around directors - James Wan...awful director but every time his name is attached to a horror film people are excited for some bizarre reason.

[@SpartyCubsFan]

@@tristandevlin6667 And he may have introduced SJW racism into the Batman films. Time will tell but the foundation seems to be there. Hopefully he doesn’t go full Woketard like it seems Adam McKay has

[@Charleroi92]

@@SpartyCubsFan and Adam mcKay fsiled at that too, cause I saw dont look up and that movie felt like a satire of covid, companies like Google and apple owning life and a tirade against groupthink. He claims its about climate change. I didnt get that, and neither did several people i saw the film with. So even at his purported propaganda, he failed.

[@DS94everXev]

Chris Gore used to be shallow. Least he appeared so. But yeah. Of late his vids are quite interesting. Anti woke.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

After being injected with Compound V, Ryan Kinel developed the super power of being able to instantaneously count all BIPOC actors in film.

[@rickymcn1]

Actually, I'm pretty sure Ryan turns into Stormfront when injected with V. The comic book version, obviously :)

[@kyanrinel5898]

Compound V? More like Vitamin D was implanted via a suppository into 2” Inch Kinel.

[@jessemockler616]

Going out on a limb here but did u guys like S2? I can't lie, I just watched it a week ago and I rly liked it.

[@jona3180]

Didnt know gore had his own channel. I stumble across his videos herr and there. Guy is legit. I subscribed

[@jessemockler616]

Same comment here 😉😅

[@troymanser1149]

Critical Drinker : So I watched a new movie. DDayCobra : I hated that movie. Critical Drinker : I didn't even say the title of the movie yet

[@jesse5978]

Glad I took a break from Elden Ring to finally watch this

[@SidusuC]

Oh no

[@morning_dew922]

I love the Last Kingdom. It started on ITV but when they canceled it, Netflix picked it up. I have been watching it since it started. It is historical fiction, so that might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it is very good.

[@jonbaxter2254]

Uthread's little scooby gang of Christians and Danes are friend goals.

[@DS94everXev]

Yes i love the end of last season. His talk with the dying king. That was some GREAT writing!

[@rickymcn1]

Still the second greatest Scotsman after Rab C. Nesbitt. Hail to the Drinker!

[@brianthom6798]

I don't think I had ever heard of G4 before Drinker and crew eulogized it.

[@RM_VFX]

Hollywood doesn't care about inclusivity. They want to be SEEN being inclusive to get points on Twitter. That's the only reason to trumpet the inclusiveness of their casting choices, rather than just do the casting and let people react.

[@4_am]

Dances with wolfes was the last film i remember having a mid film break

[@SpiceofLifevariety]

Beverage? Well, it is 8am here. Ah hell, fuck it. Might as well. Damn Mondays.

[@SpiceofLifevariety]

"I'm going to treat you right, from now on." Lmao. Fr though. I make my own cheese sandwiches.

[@SpiceofLifevariety]

Batman vs Deathstroke would've been freaking awesome. Was truly waiting for that to happen.

[@SpiceofLifevariety]

Why do they push these games that don't even work? It almost makes no sense. Oh wait. Money.

[@reyhernandez1958]

Kenobi: All of this and you're still not a master Darth, just a learner for your new Master Darth.

[@adammackanin1109]

The Last Kingdom is great. Def recommend.

[@JoshuaKevinPerry]

I like how this show lasts about as long as a pub trip and not the rest afterwards

[@davejones9469]

Like when it hurts like hell the next day and the pain is like you got assaulted until you remember you just fell over 20 times and down a set of stairs. I know how it is.

[@StandTheOffensive]

In The Batman, I swear I saw Batman kill someone. The scene where he's fighting the Riddler's followers in the rafters, there's a moment where he grabs the sniper of one of the follows points it at another, and that dude gets shot in the chest.

[@tristandevlin6667]

I did the Leonardo Dicaprio pointing meme at that moment

[@riversilas]

My son told me the other day that the trailer had dropped for Kenobi. And all I could do was say "cool, I don't care," I don't care. I'm not excited, a show about Obi-wan Kenobi, with Ewan McGregor as said character, and I don't care.

[@hariman7727]

I hit that point after The Last Jedi. There was NOTHING good in that movie.

[@marychocolatefairy]

Re the Starcruiser and what paying customers think: there's a review/walkthrough by a young couple on the channel Always Believe. They are big fans of both Disney and Star Wars (including of at least part of the sequels). Have to say, some of the experience looked cooler than it did through the eyes of the barely interested media and shills. Such as, going to light speed seemed pretty realistic. But there was one main issue they had- they kept saying they thought it should be three days, because the schedule is so tight that, on their first day, they kept missing out on parts of their storyline and were getting stressed. They enjoyed themselves more the second day. Overall it still wasn't enough to convince me I should pay thousands of dollars, and I would have to be a lot more interested in the sequels than I am.

[@FailedBard]

Does the CW use the old Uwe Boll movie making system, where you get so mny tax credits to make the movie that you make money by losing money?

[@feature8]

I think I figured out the ending to the season, The Woman inquisitor will rescue Obi in his confrontation and allow obi wan to flee, then the inquisitor woman will beat the shit out of Vader to redeem herself from evil and be the true hero.

[@NickNapoli]

MauLer needs to create a channel of him review movies and shows in that southern accent.

[@TheB00tyWarrior]

Make a character like FPSRussia, but he's southern and is obsessed with apologizing for shit movies

[@GeeMannn]

It should be the voice used in the next GDELB

[@jdogg448]

I love the pace of The Batman gives it more athmosphere and feeling, I don't want films to just be action action action there has to be moments of character building. I love that the film was way more realistic no ridiculous Batmobile or Batwing etc..

[@scfj]

Great stream, great guests. This conversation between everyone was awesome. Corporatism and especially corporate wokeism is ruining everything.

[@alk3rio97]

Yes Chris...the people making these IPs are not nerds...they are activists

[@AncestorEmpire1]

Prayers 🙏 for Scott Hall

[@patrickthomas2119]

The 'Kenobi' trailer made me role my eyes so hard I thought I gave myself an aneurism. I am so sick of the 'member deal (nostalgia bait) while they feed up nothing but shit. Just think about it people; the OT specifically implies that Obi-wan was out of commission for the entire time between Episode III and IV; like inactive in the desert just watching after Luke. The rebels show was a fine enough addition; but I still don't like Maul being alive after episode 1 (I think it is stupid) but the scene in Rebels was fine. an entire show centered around him is either going to undermine the story or be incredibly uneventful; which obviously in can't be the latter so it WILL be the former.

[@macarahneil2154]

The Last Kingdom I've binged and TWD. Chicago Fire and PD and the Resident. Only shows I care to sit through. Enjoyed an Expendables marathon last week. My picky entertainment is very limited.

[@jonbaxter2254]

"I am Uthread, so of Uthread..."

[@macarahneil2154]

Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Destiny is all. Finnan is my favorite character.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@macarahneil2154 I fucking love Finan, he's been the OG from the start on that slave ship

[@macarahneil2154]

Finnan, Uhtred, Osferth, Sihtric, Aethelflaed, Beocca, Pyrlig, Erik, and Ragnar make up my list of favorite characters.

[@jonbaxter2254]

@@macarahneil2154 Don't forget Hild, a woman too good for just one Man.

[@samuel5591]

One day Chris Gore will learn to share the air

[@wrayday7149]

David "Don't Hassle the Hoff" made a fuss about not getting recast as Fury.

[@gofur73]

Ha, totally forgot about Kenobi until you mentioned it. Watched it. Ewan McGregor looks exactly like Dennis Quaid in "Enemy Mine". So, will this show be finally about Boba Fett? :P Edit: Re Cavill. Seeing him half-burned in the last Mission Impossible I thought: he could be a good fresh Terminator, too.

[@zachcurtis1283]

Cavill as the Terminator? I can't unsee it now, that would be fuckin awesome.

[@artkatsuki5547]

It’s so funny watching these in 2024 because they always predict how these Disney plus shows go down 😂😂

[@knightofjustice5475]

The problem with Pandora is there's nothing compelling about it, it's just genetic alien fantasy world. It's very contrived and there's no mystery to it. Joe Rogan as great as he is talked that movie up more than it had any business being and the cultural impact is grossly exaggerated. It was a pretty ok movie. Everyone ended up liking the military guy over the hippy aliens anyways.

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

Chris it’s not only that they don’t think like a fan.. They just don’t think

[@Gyrfalcon312]

Real good chat, gentlemen. The quick takeaway from this is that it's important to keep the conversation - about keeping personal ideology out of the creative process, no matter the medium - going, to not let the corrupted forget what entertainment they've messed up. I'm coming to this comments section late, but I hope you can give me a pass on that.

[@b.chaline4394]

People keep saying no one hate Star Wars more than Star Wars fans but I think nothing could actually be further from the truth. All you have to do to please them is to throw some memberberries at them and they will eat it up faster than the Nexu jumped on that Geonosian guard in AOTC. Having the Duel of Fate/Battle of the Heroes mix playing over that nothing Kenobi trailer, barely a few years after The Force Awakens literally opens with "this should help to make things right", is the most cynical move I've ever seen in a promotional material. i can't believe anyone would fall for that, not after what they did to Luke, Han or Boba Fett. And for the record: Obi-Wan Kenobi is my favourite SW character and one of my all-time fictional heroes.

[@genmaicha.lapsang]

I’ve heard that Star Wars: Visions did that. Of course it’s made by Japanese people and not really hollywood. haha

[@zoltanz288]

the reason we even have the jizneee abominations is the hate so called "SW fans" had for the prequels and Lucas.

[@masterkriebel]

LOL, the "Go away now!" got cut off at the end.

[@robertbishop7722]

In The Batman, during that scene the cops DO try to take Batman's mask off. You can hear them talking about it while he's trying to wake up, and Gordon is the only one telling them to stop. Then one cop is like "fuck it" and tries to take his mask off, which is what makes him go berserk and wake up

[@emuman09]

I think the issue is ( and I love the movie btw) that they only waited till Batman was at the police station before they try taking the mask off. Which is a little weird

[@robertbishop7722]

@@emuman09 I can see that, but I'd argue that they were probably dealing with the adrenaline shock of the explosion and death of the DA combined with Gordon probably shielding Batman until that moment where it just wasn't possible anymore. I dont know, it felt pretty natural to me, or well enough reasoned it didn't bother me. That's just me though

[@emuman09]

@@robertbishop7722 I see your point. It didn't bother me the first time and I did notice it the second time I watched it. But it won't ruin my enjoyment when I see it a 3rd time 😄

[@robertbishop7722]

@@emuman09 I do very much love the movie. It had some problems here and there but I'm a MASSIVE Batman fan and pretty critical of stuff, and I walked away just pumped. I'm glad you enjoyed it too!

[@gnrrnr8182]

I like the fact that the movie was almost all Batman with very little Bruce

[@JeThoreau_]

Afleck was a great Bruce and a mediocre Batman. Pattinson was a mediocre Bruce, but a great detective Batman

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

Quick thought.. the “I am vengeance” from riddler want to be... possibly one of the thugs Batman beats up in the beginning of the film??

[@eskimoquinn4737]

Reacher was good but I think it looks better by comparison to other current offerings. To me it felt like a lite version of Banshee (which is well worth a watch if you like Reacher).

[@wujekstalin1]

Kind of. Banshee has the best fights in any tv show imo, realistic and over the top at the same time. Similarly when I watched "Yellowstone" I had this feeling thats its "Sons Of Anarchy" but with cowboys. Good because its been years when we had shows so good. I hope they will keep making money and they realize people want this stuff

[@crujones4774]

Right. Banshee was a much better show. Especially the first season. Reacher was decent. But a bit too predictable or at least not as suspenseful

[@rickymcn1]

Banshee was excellent, no argument there, but I personally enjoyed Reacher more. Banshee did have that awesome scene were he fought the MMA guy though. No scene in Reacher beats that.

[@doublep1980]

If you guys like Banshee, check out ''Warrior'', the show is made by the same producers and Bruce Lee's daughter, based on one of Bruce's manuscripts. It's basically ''Gangs of New York'' but in San Francisco and with chinese gangs. Joe Taslim from The Raid is in it and the fights are great, similar to Banshee.

[@wujekstalin1]

@@doublep1980 Good show but sadly cancelled.

[@ehob3249]

Love me some drankly drankles🍻

[@Amoneywilson00]

“All of Us are Dead” is best Zombie story in a decade

[@PunksterOS]

I agree that it is good but it went on for too long. They could have had a much tighter script if they removed 2 or 3 episodes.

[@rickymcn1]

You should check out Train to Busan. I think that one is better. They reference it in the show which I thought was neat.

[@zoltanz288]

people still watching zombie stuff are just as brain dead as the zombies.

[@Unhinged29]

when was this streamed? I never got a notification

[@jessesmith7932]

Like this steam just came and went never got a notification

[@BatkoNashBandera774]

They are real and passionate fans, well versed drinker being right on the money again if I do paraphrase.

[@hariman7727]

Grey Jedi. You get to be a good guy while balancing dark and light side.

[@laurenmasters]

Anyone else unnerved there’s a literal Inculsion commissar app

[@thesunking944]

New season "shield hero " soon Bro's

[@BrettCaton]

It's funny looking back at the predictions that Kenobi would be a bait and switch, but there was a double switch. Leia is the focus of a lot of it. Luke is irrelevant.

[@lore_shards]

Subbed to Chris =)

[@HeyImRosko]

Hateful Eight had an intermission

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

Hey, that inclusivity analysis program is called Kinel Diversity Pro!

[@darrensutton87]

you did an early one today boys

[@fearlessfreap8093]

The new characters would have been fine had the actors and the stories been good instead of sucking.

[@wrayday7149]

Batman 89 ... Batman drops bombs in the middle of Ace Chemicals located in downtown Gotham.....

[@ComradeCommissarYuri]

We are all starved of good writing and exceptional ways of telling it May I suggest for anyone who hasn’t to visit the Worstverse - worst hotel - werewolves are assholes -dirty work inc -I ride for Cerber food for the paranormal/Jose rides again Written by Josh Waggoner an narrated by both Natures Temper and Dr Creepen -I drive for Cerber Uber for the paranormal By Mofucious Narrated by Natures Temper

[@troglodytezero1697]

They ask how did Disney Messup Star Wars, Kathleen's actions were on purpose. In her head her version would replace George's old Star Wars. Rey was supposed to be this generation Luke.

[@Ramdileo_sys]

Every time these guys talk about "Batwoman" my mind goes to "Mystery of the Batwoman".. a really good movie.. where you have three women impersonate batman.. really cool story.. an with the eternal voice of batman/bruce Kevin Conroy (RIP)..

[@michaelhixson6939]

I am sad to say, that I am glad that many of the B5 cast have passed into the great beyond. So that they cannot be bought to ruin their own legacy.

[@marcogenovesi8570]

laughing in deepfake

[@hariman7727]

The new Babylon 5 series will likely go in a different direction from the original, because a LOT of changes happened for a variety of production reasons. Like Michael O'Hare/Jeffrey Sinclair needing to quit due to mental health reasons, and a variety of other actors who couldn't come back or who left. Unless the new one is just another hollywood woke fest. Then it's just lost.

[@bernie1442]

Where is the time stamp spiderman guy?☹️

[@emuman09]

Jeremy saying he doesn't like seeing Batman working along Gotham's finest.....where the hell have you been Batman works with police all the time. Also I didn't feel like the runtime bothered me

[@endless3cho]

He works with Gordon.

[@zoltanz288]

hes only seen movies. he dont know jack shit about Batman really.

[@NathanCassidy721]

As a movie watcher ranging from Batman the Animated Series to the Chris Nolan movies, I never go the impression that he worked with the police much outside of Gordon. Not he was adversarial with the PD but he was a vigilante and it’s hinted that there are some corrupt cops. But even I know the title of Batman is the Worlds Greatest Detective.

[@Promance2300]

2:28:35

[@donk3ypunchzero]

Hateful 8 had intermission.

[@lemncurry]

Wow, that Bruce Willis commentary didn't age well...😛. Although It explains a whole lot...

[@StandTheOffensive]

Did anyone else find this a bit weird in The Batman... The Batmobile- as a muscle car, it is awesome. It is an incredible looking muscle car. However, as a Batmobile it's really awkward. It has bulletproof windows and reinforced armor, yet the fricking engine is expose. The most important part of any car is left exposed on a vehicle designed for combat. It's a huge design flaw and a detrimental weak point.

[@mihAru87]

YuYu Hakusho is another anime I enjoy DUB - hilarious lines and jokes not in the original (Justin Cook's voice got swaggar)

[@Jafs]

Drinker and chris gore together??? Im in

[@aaronlesiacsek600]

I love elden ring.. but bloodborne and sekiro are still my favorite! The late game in elden ring could've been better

[@LedPESRule]

Timestampz?

[@Grandmastergav86]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I really don't rate Ewan McGregor as an actor.

[@jotun.616]

It doesnt make sense for them to fight, not so much cuz of new hope dialog, but cuz vaders hobbled ass wouldnt stand a chance against obi at that age. Ya know, the guy who removed all his limbs when he fought him at peak condition.

[@shaunweston2310]

God I hope the left doesn’t get their clutches on the next season of Reacher like it has done with The Boys.

[@doublep1980]

If you guys want a great historical/adventure/survival drama, check out ''The North Water'' mini-series. It's like ''The Terror'' meets ''Sea Wolf''.

[@sagiriizumi8079]

If I’m being honest, I checked out of Star Wars after suffering Attack of the Clones. It looked AWFUL with cartoony CGI, idiotic “not Boba Fett” and cringe comedy, poor tone. That’s when the wheels came off. Disney has taken its nod from those 3 nightmare films and shat out that new stuff and it won’t stop

[@maxroy5246]

The only good reason to bring Obi Wan back would be to do the Ferus Olin arc. Does anyone else remember those last of the jedi books? They were great. Too bad Disney would have to know something about Star Wars lore to even go there haha

[@mykr0324]

One of my best mates tried ds3 and bb and hated them. He got elden ring and I thought it could be a disasterous choice for him. To my surprise, he loves it and is still going. Edit: Ds1 Is one of my favorite games ever. Telling my mate to go back and play that too

[@NathanCassidy721]

Hell, ER made me go back to finish DS3 and the DLC. Freakin’ great game.

[@Pyregazer]

Directors using slow burn to make up for lack of talent nowadays. I used to like a good well done slowburn.. now I'm just turning this new slowburn off and watching something else.

[@tomgipps2478]

Damn, it would be cool if this Drinker guy made a youtube channell.

[@jotun.616]

If youre reading this, and are considering booking a star cruiser room, my kids need braces. Can i have that money instead?

[@libertyprime6932]

Mate I'd be down to see Drinker play Elden Ring even if it's 5 years from now

[@DarthPoyner]

I watch both Subs and Dubs. As my wife is dyslexic she cannot keep up with subs so we watch Dubs together. A few anime that I think are better dubbed: Cowboy Bebop, Overlord, Mushoku Tensei, Log Horizon, Ghost Story...just off the top of my head.

[@crustyroach6921]

Gotta do what you gotta do. Think cowboy bebop dub is rock solid. Also Akira dub is almost word for word

[@zoltanz288]

sub is the only true way.

[@hariman7727]

Trigun and Outlaw Star have quality dubs. Fullmetal Alchemist too.

[@davejones9469]

I got Gran Turismo 7. Waiting for a sale on Elden Ring, and I'm also super burnt out on RPG's. Been playing a bunch including DS3 up to recently.

[@jotun.616]

I dont blame them for thinking they could do better than lucas, but i do for them failing to when the prequels were such shit.

[@rslasailo6153]

I can't remember when I stumbled on G+G, I came to know about Drinker who is an absolute chad

[@lordofopossums3036]

The prequels had good themes and ideas but poorly executed. The sequels had bad themes, ideas, and poorly executed.

[@zoltanz288]

the prequels were fine.

[@-.-.11]

The sequels just have no themes, in my opinion. And being horribly executed. They’re just a mush of Star Wars looking things on the screen.

[@dimitrijetucovic1307]

Sam Jackson as Fury is still a race-swapped, tokenized Nick Fury.

[@hariman7727]

But we knew it was coming due to Sam Jackson's face being used for Fury in The Ultimates, but on the condition that he get to play Nick Fury if there was ever a movie with Nick Fury in the future. He's also almost perfect for the role too.

[@dimitrijetucovic1307]

@@hariman7727 How is he perfect for the role? And just because it happened in a different universe in the comics doesn't mean that it's not tokenization.

[@SidusuC]

Holy shit the critical drinker can laugh?

[@Zaph501]

The thing about Elden Ring for me is that it really feels like you could make a graphic novel series based on what my character has gone through.

[@mexcy]

Next open bar you should get RazörFist, Southpaw, Ryan Kinel, and Jay Exci on. That would make for some interesting discussions.

[@kenstrumpf909]

The German sci di show Dark had a main female character who was badly scarred. No one clutched their pearls.

[@genmaicha.lapsang]

Apparently "Star Wars: Visions" is pretty good. At least in terms of it’s animation and battles.

[@neth77]

I'd love to get into Elden Ring but i don't like games that aren't multiplayer and i got a solid gaming crew.

[@zoltanz288]

you dont deserve games like Elden Ring.

[@shotgunjackalQ]

I think with the Nick Fury being Samuel L jackson didn't piss people off is because Nick Fury in the ultimate comics was based on Samuel L Jackson.

[@zoltanz288]

it pissed me off.

[@JoTheVeteran]

1:30:04 Dubs are fine for anime unless they mess the story too badly with social justice. Still, English VAs are just better in acting than Japanese VAs, that's for sure. I remember older subbed anime and it was horribly out of sync, but they improved on that front, and the Japanese VAs did improve their acting over the years, so that's good to see. The best of both worlds of course would for be the Japanese animation companies themselves to do all the language dubs, but they don't do that... yet.. so here's hoping they start doing that. Also, start their streaming platforms, far away from silicon valley, and their BS censorship.

[@zoltanz288]

you couldnt be more wrong.

[@hariman7727]

There are a LOT of dubs that are grating and painful to hear. Good dubs are rare. Even worse, bad direction in dubs often changes the tone of the series too, or changes a character from quiet and reserved to a poonhound trolling for a date, or other awkward changes. That's why a lot of people watch with subtitles instead.

[@PetrPss]

Ok. Name me something equally visual as Avatar.