Armengar wrote on Jul 29, 2024, 02:38:
Im an MCU fan but cannot fathom why he would play two characters in the universe. It isnt as if there arent other potentials.

I posted a comment earlier, theorizing that Dr. Doom is a version of Tony Stark who became a villain in another universe. Given how confusing the Multiverse Saga has been, this would add another layer to the confusion. It wouldn't help unravel the confusion, so go for it and cast Robert. Box office cha-ching!

I'm fun at movie watch parties.... : D

The Flying Penguin wrote on Jul 29, 2024, 11:29:

Kxmode wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 18:38:
"Four and one half Vulcan to beam down." 😂 Man I love SNWs. Such a fun series. 🙂

On one hand that episode clip looks like more fun times the series has given us, and I'm sure I'll enjoy it. But the Star Trek nerd purist voice in my head was screaming the whole time. Yeah I know they've retconned a lot of things, and I'm generally okay with it. But my inner voice nerd wants to point out:

- TOS, which is ten years in the future, did not have genetic alterations as disguises. Bones used plastic surgery to 'pin Spock's ears back'.

- Genetic manipulation of the human genome is illegal in the Federation because of the experiments that led to Khan Noonien Singh and the Eugenics wars.

- Even if you turned a human into a genetic Vulcan, he wouldn't be instantly logical. Vulcans are born wildly emotional and violent. They used to be a very violent predator species, and nearly destroyed themselves due to war against their own kind. Logic is a discipline they have developed to control their violent tendencies, and is taught to young Vulcans. If you made a human into a genetic Vulcan he'd be an emotional maniac without the training.

Way to destroy the fictional MaGiC of an injection causing an instantaneous species change.

Now I totally want Chris Evans (MCU's Captain America) back as the Human Torch!

Kxmode wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 18:38:
"Four and one half Vulcan to beam down." 😂 Man I love SNWs. Such a fun series. 🙂

On one hand that episode clip looks like more fun times the series has given us, and I'm sure I'll enjoy it. But the Star Trek nerd purist voice in my head was screaming the whole time. Yeah I know they've retconned a lot of things, and I'm generally okay with it. But my inner voice nerd wants to point out:

- TOS, which is ten years in the future, did not have genetic alterations as disguises. Bones used plastic surgery to 'pin Spock's ears back'.

- Genetic manipulation of the human genome is illegal in the Federation because of the experiments that led to Khan Noonien Singh and the Eugenics wars.

- Even if you turned a human into a genetic Vulcan, he wouldn't be instantly logical. Vulcans are born wildly emotional and violent. They used to be a very violent predator species, and nearly destroyed themselves due to war against their own kind. Logic is a discipline they have developed to control their violent tendencies, and is taught to young Vulcans. If you made a human into a genetic Vulcan he'd be an emotional maniac without the training.

Burrito of Peace wrote on Jul 29, 2024, 10:14:
The Penguin actually looks...good. Like it's something I would actually want to sit down, watch, and be interested in.

After the 5 immensely succesfull "The Batman" seasons we've had lately, I totally understand they're now going for these spin-offs instead.

The Penguin actually looks...good. Like it's something I would actually want to sit down, watch, and be interested in.

TangoBaker wrote on Jul 29, 2024, 08:55:
Ironically, I'm surprised to find that LinkedIn is still around.

I somehow had to resort to LinkedIn to find the right mag drill for a particular difficult metal working job on an oil rig I worked on. I found a decent human person on there who managed to send me a modified machine for the job. That was pretty ace. LinkedIn isn't just for finding a job anymore. It's become some very weird social media hybrid for businesses. Or maybe that's always what it was. No idea...

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TangoBaker wrote on Jul 29, 2024, 08:55:
Ironically, I'm surprised to find that LinkedIn is still around.

It's gotten immensely dumber, but remains the best place to find employment

The secret is out of the bag.
When asked why he was playing Doctor Doom, Robert Downey Jr. simply replied “It’s a job.”

Ironically, I'm surprised to find that LinkedIn is still around.

Im an MCU fan but cannot fathom why he would play two characters in the universe. It isnt as if there arent other potentials.

He probably has a mask fetish.

Who is Pete Hawley? The only thing I can find is he was CEO of Telltale for the last year before they went under.

It's a reversal, considering Chris Evans played Johnny Storm in the original Fantastic Four and then was cast as Captain America for the MCU. The difference is that Robert Downey Jr. is instantly recognized in the MCU as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Having him play another character seems "strange" unless the film reveals this version of Doctor Doom is actually a version of Tony Stark gone astray in a different verse to become a villain. Totally within the realm of possibility. However, if the writers did that, it would seem like half pandering and half lazy writing. The whole Multiverse Saga has been one confusing mess.

This comment was edited on Jul 28, 2024, 19:12.

jdreyer wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 14:30:

Simon Says wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 13:04:

Blue: "Desperation?"

Yes

EDIT: Upon further reflection, I think the "desperation" comment refers to Disney/Marvel, not RDJ. Recent output has been lackluster at best.

Bingo, we have a winner!

"Four and one half Vulcan to beam down." 😂 Man I love SNWs. Such a fun series. 🙂

I'm happy that a movie actually managed to excite audiences again, even if it is another Marvel superhero movie. Jackman and Reynolds are high-charisma people playing very popular heroes and have proven themselves to be able to get people to movie theaters. That's both good, because I was starting to doubt that anyone could, and bad, as they are not getting any younger and there aren't many actors like them playing superheroes. Until a younger actor playing something besides a superhero for the 20th time is able to draw people to the theater I'd say that this is more of a stay of execution rather than a turnaround.

jdreyer wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 14:30:

Simon Says wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 13:04:

Blue: "Desperation?"

Yes

He was in Oppenheimer and played four different characters in The Sympathizer. He is hardly desperate. Why he'd take on this role is a bit of a head scratcher.

EDIT: Upon further reflection, I think the "desperation" comment refers to Disney/Marvel, not RDJ. Recent output has been lackluster at best.

Yes, the MCU is desperate because after Endgame it's been tedious, over-saturated bullshit. He's not desperate, which is why I would guess he's getting one of, if not the, biggest paycheck ever.

Ozmodan wrote on Jul 28, 2024, 15:50:
I agree, Downy just does seem to fit the role. I guess he likes the money which seems odd since he probably has more than he knows what to do with it.

He claims to have been drug free since July 2003 -- for his sake I hope it is true. That said, he wouldn't be setting any records if he burned through all his money even without drugs. Others have done burned that much and more...