Open Discussion – September 17, 2008
Sep 17, 2008 by Vic HoltremanIt’s Wednesday so that means two things:
1. It’s time for our weekly open discussion post.
2. I actually remembered it was time for our weekly discussion …
It’s Wednesday so that means two things:
1. It’s time for our weekly open discussion post.
2. I actually remembered it was time for our weekly discussion post. 
Talk about whatever you like as long as it’s related to movies, TV or Screen Rant itself.
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What’s the consensus here about Captain America, is it a title or a name? Has a single person been identified with it so long that its lost any possible title status, and has become another name for Steve Rogers. Like Spiderman for Peter Parker.
I’m not sure I understand the question. Of course Steve Rogers = Captain America.
Vic
It wouldn’t be an open discussion if Vic actually remembered.
Same as Tom Cruise must be mentioned in the weekend wrap ups!
While Steve Rogers was frozen, other men held up the mantle, but they weren’t super soldiers/heroes,they were more like symbols. In the comics, since Steve rogers death, his former sidekick Bucky has been Captain America. So, to answer your question, in a way “Captain America” is a title, but none of those others matter and when anyone talks about Captain America they mean Steve Rogers.
agreed, Steve Rogers is Captain America. Although I do understand your point, the way Bucky took over now, its almost as if Cap America is a symbol.
I wonder how long until Steve Rogers is back in the comics, heh
Issue 50 for the return of Cap I would guess.
With all the craziness and surprises in Secret Invasion, Rogers will mostly likely return somehow.
To me Steve Rogers IS Captain America, but I really don’t follow the comic books anymore. For the movie, Cap HAS to be Steve Rogers, he can’t be anyone else….even Will Smith. LOL.
I thought I would pass along some tech/software suggestions to readers who have mentioned some ads appearing on here (which I recall Vic saying that had already been removed..) For those of you that already know this stuff, just ignore this or share in any tips you have.
I Run FIREFOX 3 with a couple of handy Add-ons.
1. adblockplus (ABP)– I never see a single pop up or slider ad. Run ABP with filterset.g updater and it operates with little user interaction.
2. NoScript is also available but I recommend that for more advanced users. It self updates but when you visit a new site it will stop all scripts by default. Some stopped events are marked with an icon but some background processes that are stopped aren’t noted. You’ve got recogonize when a site doesn’t load everything correctly and remember to tell noscript to “allow” a site.
Nothing against your sponsers either vic. Like I said, I recall that you wrote in response to one of the situations that the ads had already been removed. That reminded me that some popups can originate from the PC itself. I also recommend some free anti-spyware software (Lavasoft’s AdAware or SpyBot S&D 1.5). I have NO investment with either of those companies but I have used them for years now and maintain a healthy surfing experience. Firefox, Adaware, and Spybot S&D can be downloaded from http://www.filehippo.com. Again, I have no stock in them either but they warn you when software had extra addons and differentiate between commercial, trial, and open-source software. The firefox extensions ABP and NoScript can be installed by visiting mozilla.com (developers of Firefox) and clicking on the Add-Ons tab.
I know in the process of this, I derailed this fine captain america thread, so I’ll toss in this question, who should play the villain? Will it be the Red Skull?
I’m down with Steve Rodger’s,,,
He’s the man.
Also, I watched “Doomsday” on dvd recently, and I have to say it was really good…
Its a total lift on “Escape from NY” , UK style,,, but it was well exicuted, and its a fast paced sci-fi film.
The cast, story, and locations are all really well done.
I’m wondering if JordanD is getting at how we view the presidency–it’s held by a man (so far) but it’s also a revered mantle of power. So even those who despise a certain president hold respect for him because they respect The Office.
“Is Captain America a title or just Steve Rogers’ alter ego?” seems to have been answered by Vic. I forgot about Bucky and others who wore The Uniform.
competition for sarah connors:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGxdgNJ_lZM
from the people worthy enough to get their commercial onto the iron man DVD.
Zipper,
I do not want to run annoying expanding ads and I remove them when I become aware of them (I don’t approve every ad before it runs, that’s not how it works, and I’ve asked the ad networks to not run them). I also do NOT run ads that have audio by default because I realize those are annoying as heck.
I really do try to find a balance between showing ads and not annoying visitors. I don’t run popups or popunders either because people complained.
But you need to realize that ads pay the bills. If everyone blocked them, you could kiss Screen Rant goodbye – because I can’t put the hours and hours that I put into it plus pay my writers if there is no income generated by the site.
In the end it might actually be a good thing… I’d spend more time with my family.
Vic
I hear the Fox are starting to talk Dare Devil 2!!!about time too!!!
Other movie that must get a move on is Silver Surfer.Keep seeing on my sons Ultimate Marvel ps2 game,the excellent cartoon stories that run through it with images of Galactus and Doctor Doom etc…and it makes me think that a movie made like this would work big time!
What do you guys think of the news that Warner Bros. plans to re-release The Dark Knight on IMAX in January, just in time for the Oscars? Is that a good move, or is that seem a little shady?
@Dan
We’ll have a post about that hopefully later tonight.
Vic
A little shady,,,
Nice word play Dan…
There doing it for the Oscar buzz, I’m sure WB’wants Heath Ledger to be nominated and this is how they do it.
TDK re-release post is up.
Vic
@790
Thanks! I didn’t even mean for it to be punny, but hey, it worked out.
@Vic
I’ll check out the post.
Rumor,,,,
Shatner will be on SNL tonight.
Not as a host, maybe as “I don’t do cameo’s” a cameo…
I was wondering how the heck today’s Open Discussion already has 20 comments, then I realized, “hey, I’ve read all of these before…” lol
I got a question, who here is a fan of Rome? I was just asking vic if he’s heard any updates about the possible movie mentioned by Ray Stevenson. Got any fans here?
Don’t worry Ken J, Vic didn’t forget this week,,,,
The new Open Discussion will be up after midnight.
Rome, havnt seen it. Is it good ???
I stand corrected Ken J,,,,
Holly crap,,,
We have a glitch in the (open discussion) Matrix.
Rome is EXCELLENT. One of the best tv shows I’ve seen. And it’s completely out of genre for me. I’m usually against historical shows/movies, I tend to like firearms, but this is an exception.
The Speed Racer DVD has been out for a whole day, and I’m going to cry myself to sleep because I don’t have one to put under my pillow.
Still no intrest in Seeing SR .
Hey guys, sorry about the mess up this week… just add to this discussion and things will be fixed next week.
It was late when I was setting this up…
Vic
BTW, I’m going to be giving away copies of the Speed Racer DVD later this week.
Vic
“BTW, I’m going to be giving away copies of the Speed Racer DVD later this week.”
What contest in h**l do have to lose to get that one.