Open Discussion – November 26, 2008

Ash Ali says:

Need Help!

I’m trying to remember the title and website of a fan film that was made around 2005? And it was a black and white short film about an older Superman. While watching you don’t know it’s about him, and I remember it being about how he stopped being Superman and a relative (son/nephew/grandson) of Batman was trying to hunt him down. Essentially trying to convince him to come out of retirement. I just remember it was so well thought out, and very well made. Probably the most thoughtful and intriguing take on the character.

Any help is appreciated. I figured someone on this site or one of the fellow posters might know the answer. Again I appreciate any help. I hope it was okay to post this here.

Ken J says:

Anyone seen those dumb ads for that Jim Carey movie Yes Man? Is that like the sequel to Liar Liar or what? Because it’s the exact same story…

Strich says:

Looks like a great group with some wonderful opinions here. I’ve been lurking for the last 6 months and recently started posting on some of the articles but never even glanced at the open discussions. It seems as though I’ve been missing out. Guess I’ll put in a few words.

On the Shield:
This has been, long running, one of my favorite series. It seems as Vic gets in deeper and deeper and is just about to trip over his lies (which is almost weekly), I love him more and more. I was aghast at Shane’s outcome with his family. It had me in knots for days afterwards. He was a character that I truly got involved with and I know that’s all thanks to Walton. I have to agree with the above comment that Vic probably couldn’t be in a worse “sentence” than being chained to a desk for 3 years. But seeing that glimmer in his eye as he reached in and produced his pistol from his desk made me wonder if he’d actually be there for the full sentence. I also agree that Ronnie was easy to get past, but I also felt that betrayal he must have felt (and should have seen coming) when they drug him off for life in prison. I truly miss Lem, but he was a necessary sacrifice for the good of the last two seasons. And as for Claudette and Dutch… Well, Claudette needs to call it a day and be done with this whole thing and Dutch needs to take some voluntary time in a local sanitarium, because I can see that coming back to haunt him very soon. I was a little confused where the storyline of he and the boy left off. And nothing funnier than Billings. Perfect character.

on Sons of Anarchy:
I’m a biker, so I’m naturally drawn to a drama like this. The over-the-top feel this one has is just enough for me to enjoy it, but still remember that it’s just a story. Yes, it is a Sopranos for a biker gang, but the Sopranos had a little more going for it. Did a better job with character development. But all in all, the ending was wonderful (as was the version of John the Revelator) and I’m eager to see where they take it next season. Maybe it’ll really take off then.

on Terminator:
the first season lost me. I gave up a few episodes from the end and picked it up again this season, for reasons which are beyond me. While this season seems to be a little more scattered in it’s overall tie in to the bigger story, I seemed to always come back and watch each episode. And I really don’t know why. None of the characters were all that compelling. I was intrigued by John’s uncle (whose name escapes me). I don’t know if the character was good or it was just the actor’s portrayal. I could care less about Cameron (and I agree with every comment above about her doing her job naked). John seemed to shape up near the end and is coming into his own.

I think i’m starting to feel somewhat blah about a lot of shows this season when i was pretty gung-ho about them in september. I’m still enjoying the Mentalist, Fringe and Life, but my DVR isn’t nearly as busy as it used to be.

thanks for the space to rant.