yeah… Taskmaster is my favorite character in marvel, and i’m with you on that…. I absolutely REFUSE to call that abomination of an mcu character Taskmaster
Ashtré's comments
Black Widow (2021)
justanotheramerican
1 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
This could really screw things up for Tasky appearing in a Deadpool film unless Reynolds is the one to retcon it and they actually let him. Like, seriously, Iron maiden is a legit character, why not just call Melina that? Why does Earth-19999 have to deviate from Earth-616 so much? This woulda been a GREAT movie otherwise.
Leverage: Redemption (2021) S1 E2
nikkimckelvy
4 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
She should be brains, not him.
Ashtré
1 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
In all fairness, Nate made Parker the leader. Noah Wily horning his way into the crew like this is kinda bunk.
Loki (2021) S1 E5
darklighter1
2 points
2 years ago.
Yeah it better still be Loki or Immortus/Kang but not a cross of Immortus/Loki. That would be terrible. HAHA! Not an FF fan huh? They could be an amazing property if in the right hands, but they have been ruined so far by incompetence and bad casting. About the only actor that did his character justice was Evans as the Human Torch in the first couple movies. But if you’re judging them on the movies and cartoons then I see your point, but they can be much much better if done correctly.
Black Widow (2021)
t981x
5 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Solid Movie 8/10 only thing I didn’t like was them changing Taskmaster back story and and a sex change. Other then that solid movie.
Ashtré
4 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
That was Iron Maiden. lol I refuse to call her Taskmaster. It didn’t even look like Taskmaster. Disney’s gonna have to retcon it later like Fox did with X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Fear Street (2021)
Ashtré
3 points
2 years ago.
Just finished Episode 2 (Movie 2?) and this is SO GOOD. I can’t wait for the conclusion. But after I watch it, I’ll be sad it’s over. Now that Netflix has licensing I’m hoping they’ll do more Fear Street stuff.
Loki (2021) S1 E5
darklighter1
2 points
2 years ago.
I don’t think they’ll show Kang before his big reveal in the next Antman movie but a variant of him as Immortus warning about his younger self would be a pretty cool cameo. But pretty sure it’ll just be an evil-er Loki running the show.
Ashtré
1 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Well, yeah, naming aside they’re all Kang and there’s like 30 of them. If that was Immortus’ castle at the end there I just hope to God it’s not leading to more Fantastic Four in some roundabout way. lol Fantastic Four movies have always been terrible and I wasn’t a huge fan of the `90s cartoon on Fox, either. And hopefully they don’t pull a cheap fast one where a Loki variant from another timeline IS the Immortus variant and ruler of Limbo. lol
Loki (2021) S1 E5
darklighter1
3 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Missing a big opportunity if they don’t have Immortus as the big bad behind it all but I’m sure it will be another Loki. And I’ve never been a huge alligator fan but Croki is now the new Baby Yoda of the MCU.
Ashtré
1 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Everyone is pretty convinced it’s gonna be Kang the Conqueror but another Loki variant would be a great bait `n switch.
Also, 100% agree with you on Croki. Only Disney can make a photorealistic CGI alligator cute.
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
Jim Nayzeom
2 points
2 years ago.
true… but did the Butterfinger ads have post-credit scenes??
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
In that department there’s no competition. These post-credit scenes had post-credit scenes. 🤣🤣🤣
Leverage (2008)
RESIDENT EVIL: Infinite Darkness (2021)
Ashtré
6 points
2 years ago.
Is it just me or do the CG/animated Resident Evil films tend to have a bit more depth and substance than the shoot-em-up live-action ones? I loved Mila’s franchise but it was just fun, mindless gratuity. The CG/animated films were more in line with the games in that they were really engaging and had a complex story to tell. This Netflix series has been no different. The rendering quality is approaching photorealistic and the storyline is compelling. What a boon that this is a series and not just a 1.5 hour standalone film. And, as always, kudos to the uploaders! I found these 55 minutes after they dropped (and I bet they were here before that). That’s crazy fast.
The Lost Tomb of Jesus (2007)
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
First and foremost, a thousand Thank Yous to the uploader! I’ve longed to see this particular documentary since I became aware of its existence about a decade ago but could never find a copy. Everything Simcha Jacobovici does is always mired in controversy but, given the topic and the fact that none other than James Cameron (Titanic, true Lies) produced it, this documentary really put him on the map. The thing I like about Simcha’s work is that he sets aside religious and dogmatic implications and focuses on the facts and historicity of the subjects he’s documenting. But the reason I like him is the same reason he’s so controversial to many individuals and groups. Like all of his work he makes an effort to present both sides of the argument and doesn’t shy away from documenting any resistance he encounters during his investigation of the topic. As presented, the evidence is really compelling and gives you a lot to think about.
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki (2021)
Ashtré
8 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
What made it all worthwhile was the sign McBane was holding up. Priceless.
Loki (2021) S1 E5
Ashtré
5 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
The thing I love about these Marvel shows—and they’ve been doing it since Luke Cage—is they usually find a way to slip the character’s original Earth 616 costume into the story at least once.
Rick and Morty (2013) S5 E3
Ashtré
0 points
2 years ago.
Fair warning: They apparently do mid-credit scenes now. Worth the watch.
Fear Street (2021)
Jaxluger
4 points
2 years ago.
Never read any RL Stine books but I thought they were kids books. This is not kid material. Anyways the first one was almost two hours long so be ready to ride the rollercoaster. I liked it and really anticipating the next episodes.
Ashtré
3 points
2 years ago.
The Fear Street books were sorta for a teen/young adult audience that was predominantly female. After that series he went on to write adult fiction (to a good bit of critical acclaim). Cool to see this property get developed into something worthwhile.
The Misfits (2021)
My brothers STOCK Cadillac CTSV has the same engine and transmission as his Corvette and they will both hit 203 miles per hour today. Look it up !
Ashtré
6 points
2 years ago.
It also weight 7600 lbs. That’s almost twice the weight of a C8. So, theoretically, if your transmission has 7-9 gears, you could hit 203. But it would take you a half hour to wind out the transmission. 😂 Stock Escalade… So, by this logic, if I put the drivetrain out of a Bugatti Chiron in a milsurp T72 tank it’ll go 261 MPH and do 9.4 second quarter miles, right?
Lisey's Story (2021)
Rasnac
0 points
2 years ago.
I just saw Julienne Moores face on the thumbnail and clicked on the link without even knowng anything about it. Then I saw Stpehen Kings name in the page and got really intrigud to watch it.
But then, next to King, I saw the name JarJar Abrams… :/
You mustn’t have gotten the e-mail. Jar-Jar Binks is dead like Bucky. It’s canon. And Abrams hated that minstrel show as much as the rest of us—so much that he wanted to include Jar-Jar’s bleached bones out in the desert as an easter egg in Episode VII. “Three people will notice,” he said, “but they’ll love it.” Ultimately the decision was made that it’s best to forget Jar-Jar and the dodgey prequel movies as best we can. So even mentioning his name is tantamount to heresy. Anyway, Bad Robot is a solid production company. Not everything he makes is great (cough-Cloverfield-cough) but it’s impossible to hit a Homerun every time, right?
Having said that last bit, and watched the first episode, I’m not sure if I like this yet. I need to watch a few more episodes to decide. Sometimes setups can be slow so some shows deserve a healthy benefit of the doubt. A bunch of otaku and incels harassing and speaking crassly to a grieving widow is hardly an enthralling premise. But maybe this was King imagining his own death a la John Lennon/George Harrison? Did you know Stephen King’s wife hates being referred to as “Stephen King’s wife” because she feels she’s her own person with her own list of accomplishments to be proud of? I couldn’t help but think of this as I watched this premiere. If King was gunned down by someone off his lithium who read The Catcher in the Rye one too many times, would Überfans and nutcases be pestering Tabitha for scraps of unfinished work?
If anything is a portent of evil it’s the “An Apple Original” part. They’re the M Night Shyamalan of big tech companies. I’ve given the streaming service’s original content a few looks a few times and the rolling of my eyes was audible.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
Yellowbeard
2 points
2 years ago.
I enjoyed that, it had a look and flavour of old-fashioned batman cartoons. There is an after credit scene - and part 2 is 27th July.
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
See, I missed the after-cred. scene. lol We’re all scratching each other’s backs here.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
greyfur
2 points
2 years ago.
O.K., that just made me want to watch this, stashing it for later today. Saw Jenson was in this, and right away got interested, have been wondering what he’s been up to since Supernatural ended. Sounds like this was pretty good. Too bad there is a second part we have to wait for, getting to where I don’t like any sort of cliff hanger stuff, lot of times they don’t follow up anymore.
It’ll be out next month so the wait won’t be terrible. And, honestly, 9 times outta 10, the D.C. animated films are better than their live-action counterparts. Also, Jensen will be in next season of The Boys on Amazon Prime playing a character called Soldier Boy. That’ll be out later this year.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)
Ashtré
3 points
2 years ago.
Jensen Ackles as Batman? Yes. I wish they’d have cast him for the live-action movie instead of Pattinson. That’d be pretty boss. And Troy Baker’s Joker is indistinguishable from Mark Hamill’s. It’s crazy. I’m actually GLAD I didn’t already read the 13 part mini-series that D.C. did which this is based offa. Plenty of plot twists in this to keep you guessing. Can’t wait for Part 2!
Mr Inbetween (2018)
lylou6657
3 points
2 years ago.
yes, very witty and keeps you on the edge all along.
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
This is a pretty great show and I totally see the comparison to Get Shorty (for which I’m waiting with baited breath to get renewed). Also, I didn’t know Australia had their own Steve Buscemi. 😁
The Blacklist (2013) S8 E21
greenguy86
4 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Liz will be around but not as a series regular. Her story will be concluded but she will still live. For sure another season, but supposedly producers want to finish at 10 seasons(who knows if this will happen)
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
As long as they can pull it off I’ll keep watching. It’s been a hell of a ride thus far. I just hope producers are focusing on the storytelling rather than, “More Episodes=More Money”.
The Blacklist (2013) S8 E21
CatD
6 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
so for five years i have thought he was actually her mother. after tonight I think I may actually have been correct. Dad is dead but he loves her like only a parent would. then they show the plastic surgery and they kick off the song this is a mans world. ha ha maybe I am not crazy. and now we all know why they dedicated so much of the last seasons to her. She did it all for her daughter.
The Blacklist (2013) S8 E21
UGuess
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Shame, I started watching and got annoyed by Keen then confused (idky I’ve watched every ep-sometimes 2xs), that I had to stop. I will have to attempt it again. I actually think I stopped completely or fast forwarded for last episode and never came back (SMH). I just hate that it’s forcing to watch Keen, but what can I do-I love this darn show! LOL
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
For a while this season I thought she was going nuts or had some kind of head injury because of the hallucinations and such. Then she went on vacation from the show for a while there. Abandoned plot line or did I miss something? I wonder if she’s quitting because the writers are having her pull a Daenerys Targaryen this season and she’s not feeling it.
The Blacklist (2013) S8 E21
UGuess
3 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
You know I thought I would be, but I’m actually I’m not mad AT THE THOUGHT OF CANCELLING THIS NOW..think it’s because of how did they inserted Keen so much. It backfired with the viewers, or at least with me. I’m still a top fan of Red and plan on binging Boston Legal, but because of the aforemention-I’m pretty much over it. Think I really didn’t know that for sure until I read your post. This is even after I read that it’s being renewed without her (I wasn’t jumping for relief).
Ashtré
3 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Yeah, she is the axle on which this show spins. It was originally all about her. But I have faith in James Spader like I have faith in the James Bond franchise. He’s an awesome actor and also now an executive producer on this show. It’s been “so far, so good” for the most part and there’s a lot to wrap up. I’m hoping, for the sake of the show’s integrity and Spader’s sterling legacy, that they won’t milk this and Season 9 will end it.
BTW, Boston Legal is literally my favorite show ever. It also ended well and when it was supposed to. 😁
The Blacklist (2013) S8 E21
jeff7777
4 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Renewed for a 9th season, and it is public news that Megan Boone, (Liz), is leaving after this season..I wonder how she will go out..!!!!…????
Ashtré
4 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
Fun fact: The names of the last 2 episodes of this season mean, “Beginning” and “End,” respectively. I, too, wonder how Liz will go out. Will she disappear into the woodwork or is that gut wound she currently has fatal? I also wonder how the series will end. They’re down to 3 original cast members after Boone leaves and Spader’s character is supposed to be terminally ill. Run For Your Life managed 86 episodes over the course of 3 seasons from 1965 to 1968 and Ben Gazzara’s character was terminally ill from episode one and told he had 9-18 months to live! When the storytelling is good it’s easy for us to suspend our disbelief. But NBC eventually had enough and canned the show with the main character still very much alive. Hopefully this doesn’t degenerate like Two and 1/2 Men (2003-2015) did after they killed off Sheen’s character and stays as good as it’s been. They definitely need to start planning a satisfying ending now, though. NBC loves cancelling stuff. That it made it 9 seasons is kinda miraculous.
The Blacklist (2013) S8 E21
greenguy86
2 points
2 years ago.
Damn, that went by too fast.
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
Yeah, so much going on it seemed like it was 20 minutes long. lol Things are getting real interesting.
Spiral (2021)
Daimyon
2 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
I think Chris Rock has potential to be a serious actor if he’s allowed to spread his wings a bit more. This was an alright movie, a little predictable, but well acted. Kinda weird seeing a heavy hitter like Samuel L Jackson taking second fiddle to Chris Rock, even though he’s a great actor in his own right.
Ashtré
1 points
2 years ago.
Comedians often do really well in dramatic roles. You got to be able to keep a straight face, act convincingly pissed or sad to sell a joke sometimes. Look at Jim Carrey or Robin Williams (R.I.P.). Even Dane Cook did okay in Dan in Real Life (2007). Besides all that, you see Season 4 of Fargo released last year? Chris did pretty damn good in that.
The Real Ghostbusters (1986) S1 E2
Ashtré
1 points
2 years ago.
James Avery [1945-2013] who played Uncle Phil on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996) and was the voice of Master Shredder in the original T.M.N.T. cartoon (1987-1993) did the voice for Killawatt in this episode. He would come back twice more, in 1987 and again in 1989, to do voices for the show. Avery did quite a bit of voicework in his 33 year career.
Army of the Dead (2021)
I liked it but I didn’t love it I found the story predictable
the effects were pretty cool but besides that almost no comedy
it was kinda just seriouse the whole time.
the king queen thing with a blue electric type skeleton was really a B movie type idea Snyder didint have 4 hours this time and it shows
he tried to fit so much but it just feels messy
still a solid 3/5
Ashtré
0 points
2 years ago.
“Dark humor is like food, not everyone gets it.”—Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (18 December 1878–5 March 1953)
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. (2021) S1 E4
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
This series is descending into mediocrity. It’s mind-boggling considering the trouble they put into casting.
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. (2021) S1 E2
Ashtré
2 points
2 years ago.
Okay they pretty much lifted this plot directly off Family Guy and that’s lazy.
Game of Thrones (2011)
Yourtruemoon
2 points
2 years ago.
BEST SHOW OF ALL TIME
Ashtré
3 points
2 years ago.
Until mid-season 7, yeah. Prepare yourself for disappointment if this is your first watch through. I’d hate to see anyone’s heart get broken like mine was.
Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. (2021)
The first episode is fun. I like the Robot Chicken (stop motion dolls) approach to the animation. It was cool seeing all of those guns from 90s Kenner Marvel (mostly X-Men) action figures, too. But that derivative nature is a shade of things to come. This show is, unfortunately, a slip `n slide into mediocrity that pretty blatantly rips its ideas off of other more or less successful shows like Son of Zorn (2016) and Family Guy. By episode 4 I’d lost my stomach for it. And that’s crazy considering the effort they put into casting voices for it. But maybe that’s where all the money Disney gave them went? Nathan Fillion doesn’t come cheap—he’s the Bruce Campbell of the 21st Century.
Prodigal Son (2019) S2 E13
ac1d
4 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
they are looking/hoping for new platform for series 3 - was too late to change the cliff hanger finale before Fox (phucks) cancelled the show -id like a 3rd season to see what happens to ainsley otherwise the message is murder is ok she must have some remorse surely
Ashtré
0 points
2 years ago. (Contains Spoilers)
I’m hoping this can be saved like Lucifer was. It’s too good to die such an abrupt death. The, show that is. Michael Sheen’s character kinda had it coming for 33 episodes now. lol All those insidious phone calls, haunting his family like some kind of wraith.
Because the writers in hollywood don’t know how to appeal to the actual fandom of the original characters. The screwed up so badly on several of the MCU movies like daredevil and ghost rider, not to mention the punisher movie, hell the netflix series were better when it was the DD and the punisher series. And those stories didn’t have to screw up anything, I mean really? Tasky took a corrupted version of the super soldier serum and thats what enhanced his abilities even more it wasn’t anything like the movie. But you’re absolutely correct, it would have been a great movie if they would have added that in instead of the garbage they threw together for that character. And changing the character into a woman? no Taskmaster always tested himself against the avengers, he intentionally fought steve and tony one on one to see how he progressed but still they had to go screw that up.
I kinda liked the original Dolph Lundgren punisher and the one with Ray Stevenson. But the one with Travolta as the bad guy was no good. Also, every Incredible Hulk movie they made was crap. lol Even Ed Norton complained.