I have strong nostalgic love for Superman III, even though it is mostly rubbish. I even have the ultra-rare extended TV version in my collection (originally on VHS but now transferred to DVD), which has an extra twenty minutes that actually make the film a bit better. The "bad" Superman stuff is definitely the best part of the film, especially the fight in the junkyard.
I'm also completely savoring every episode of Hacks. If you're not caught up, there is a scene in episode 6 between Ava and Christina Hendricks that I think is some of the most brilliant writing and interplay in a comedy I've ever seen. I saw that Carol Leifer has a writing credit on the show, which makes a lot of sense given the quality. The only thing that could make this show better would be for Carrie Fisher to rematerialize in the writers' room.
We've watched 4 episodes so far, I think. I'm trying to show a little restraint so I can savor it, instead of just gorging like I really want to do.. :D
I get it. I’ve tried, but those episodes just slide one right into the next ! :) Their dynamic has only gotten more rich with this season. You can tell they both love each other, both learn from each other, and both are exasperated by each other. It feels like a very real relationship. It will be intriguing to see where they take the rest of the season…
I have a weird fondness for Superman III. There's a much better film hiding under all the pratfalls and Richard Pryor schtick and off-brand Lex Luthor that you catch glimpses of every so often.
Unlike Superman IV, which actually has an even worse movie hiding inside it.
Before the 21st century, special effects in Hollywood were rather...limited. And, since they were and are needed to portray superheroes in live action- and also because Hollywood refused to take the genre seriously then- they ended up being rather campy. The subliminal sexuality and Richard Pryor as one of the bad guys proves that.
It's movies like this that always convince me that animation is the only medium that actually shows superheroes a modicum of respect. It's easier to suspend disbelief with animation than it is with bad live-action.
All that's definitely true. But neither the first 2 films are nearly as campy. Which is probably why they are the only good superhero movies of this era, until Batman in '89.
You don't think the MCU properly respected the genre? Much of the Infinity Saga is lights out good.
I have strong nostalgic love for Superman III, even though it is mostly rubbish. I even have the ultra-rare extended TV version in my collection (originally on VHS but now transferred to DVD), which has an extra twenty minutes that actually make the film a bit better. The "bad" Superman stuff is definitely the best part of the film, especially the fight in the junkyard.
I'm also completely savoring every episode of Hacks. If you're not caught up, there is a scene in episode 6 between Ava and Christina Hendricks that I think is some of the most brilliant writing and interplay in a comedy I've ever seen. I saw that Carol Leifer has a writing credit on the show, which makes a lot of sense given the quality. The only thing that could make this show better would be for Carrie Fisher to rematerialize in the writers' room.
We've watched 4 episodes so far, I think. I'm trying to show a little restraint so I can savor it, instead of just gorging like I really want to do.. :D
I just love them both so much.
I get it. I’ve tried, but those episodes just slide one right into the next ! :) Their dynamic has only gotten more rich with this season. You can tell they both love each other, both learn from each other, and both are exasperated by each other. It feels like a very real relationship. It will be intriguing to see where they take the rest of the season…
It is a perfect show for binging! The fact that the episodes are sometimes only 30 minutes doesn't help--I need my Ava and Deborah fix!
YES!!! It’s like…they totallllyyyyyy get us!!! 😉
Hacks is so damn good
I love it. Big fan of Ava. She's so delightfully neurotic.
I have a weird fondness for Superman III. There's a much better film hiding under all the pratfalls and Richard Pryor schtick and off-brand Lex Luthor that you catch glimpses of every so often.
Unlike Superman IV, which actually has an even worse movie hiding inside it.
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I told you! The roast was good. Or as you eloquently put it: the wreckage is too spectacular to look away from.
You were so right!!
I met almost all my college friends, people that I still talk to daily over 20 years later, because of GoldenEye for N64.
Exactly! If you weren't there at the time, you can't understand how much fun this games was. And how revolutionary it felt.
Trust me: I meant no disrespect to anyone.
I did say films made BEFORE the 21st century- the MCU is highly quality stuff made at that time.
I think the Salkinds are to blame for stretching the franchise longer than it should have gone.
My comment was in response to this, which seemed to be something you still believe? Hence, me bringing up the MCU.. :) :
"It's movies like this that always convince me that animation is the only medium that actually shows superheroes a modicum of respect."
Arguably, all superhero films in the 21st Century are animated in some way, given the smothering of CGI involved.
I remember playing GoldenEye007 with my little brother on the N64! Fond memories.
Same!
We used to play 4-player with my brother, his bff, and my girlfriend. So much fun.
Before the 21st century, special effects in Hollywood were rather...limited. And, since they were and are needed to portray superheroes in live action- and also because Hollywood refused to take the genre seriously then- they ended up being rather campy. The subliminal sexuality and Richard Pryor as one of the bad guys proves that.
It's movies like this that always convince me that animation is the only medium that actually shows superheroes a modicum of respect. It's easier to suspend disbelief with animation than it is with bad live-action.
All that's definitely true. But neither the first 2 films are nearly as campy. Which is probably why they are the only good superhero movies of this era, until Batman in '89.
You don't think the MCU properly respected the genre? Much of the Infinity Saga is lights out good.