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by bushwackerbob
5 days ago
Forum: Misc Topics, Links and Pics
Topic: RIP LANCE REDDICK
Replies: 3
Views: 86
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Re: RIP LANCE REDDICK

I binged The Wire about 10 years ago and I thought Reddick was great. Many of his characters had a quiet dignity about them. I also remember Reddick as Agent Broyles on Fringe. Great actor. RIP
by bushwackerbob
1 week ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Thank you Wayback Machine!
Replies: 4
Views: 413
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Re: Thank you Wayback Machine!

I remember back in the day I was so geeked out to get that Superheroine's Demise membership. Folks growing up today can't possibly know how important that website was to our fledgling little community back then. You simply didn't have the genre's resources back then that you have today, and many of ...
by bushwackerbob
2 weeks ago
Forum: Heroine Dungeon
Topic: The Shop Class
Replies: 14
Views: 590
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Re: The Shop Class

I loved the story. The part of the story I appreciated the most was how you wrote Principal Morse grabbing Wonder Woman's arm in mid transformation leaving her without critical pieces of her uniform. I thought that was ingenious and inspired, a cool and unique way to depower the superheroine. It is ...
by bushwackerbob
2 weeks ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Toxic Star Trek almost over
Replies: 6
Views: 238
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Re: Toxic Star Trek almost over

Give them a chance. They can always do worse. :) Shatner might get to direct another one. As bad as Star Trek V was, it was stillbetter than Discovery or the Abrams films. But Star Trek is really better suited to tv rather than movies You raise an interesting point in regard to Star Trek being bett...
by bushwackerbob
3 weeks ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: "Great" movies ....that you don't like at all!
Replies: 7
Views: 143
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Re: "Great" movies ....that you don't like at all!

Now I don't want to start a full scale riot here, I acknowledge this movie changed the way movies were made, it has spawned many sequels and prequels and has entertained billions of people world wide, but I did not like the original Star Wars film. It did nothing for me. Sorry guys. I agree with you...
by bushwackerbob
3 weeks ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Sasha Calle as DCEU's Supergirl
Replies: 289
Views: 20815
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Re: Sasha Calle as DCEU's Supergirl

At this point, it seems silly not to simply withhold judgement until the movie comes out and see if the actress is good in her role or not. She's an alternate reality Supergirl. Let's just see how they handle it and hope for the best. I suspect where a lot of folks are right now with the execs at D...
by bushwackerbob
1 month ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Picard Season 3 (2023, Paramount+)
Replies: 26
Views: 502
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Re: Picard Season 3 (2023, Paramount+)

I suspect Gene Roddenberry up in heaven is having a good laugh about this thread, LOL! I wonder, when Roddenberry was struggling to get the show on the air every week and worried about the survival of his show, I wonder how much time and consideration he really gave the issue of currency in the futu...
by bushwackerbob
1 month ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Picard Season 3 (2023, Paramount+)
Replies: 26
Views: 502
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Re: Picard Season 3 (2023, Paramount+)

I always love these theoretical questions about the Star Trek universe and how it relates to our contemporary times. Interesting topic of discussion.
by bushwackerbob
1 month ago
Forum: Misc Topics, Links and Pics
Topic: RIP Raquel Welch
Replies: 12
Views: 381
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Re: RIP Raquel Welch

I remember Raquel Welch played a villainess in an episode of ABC's Lois & Clark in the 90's. I think she somehow discovered Superman's secret identity and threatened to expose him to the world. There are many beautiful women in the world, but there are fewer and far between who ooze her particul...
by bushwackerbob
1 month ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Avatar 2 - The Way of Water (2022)
Replies: 38
Views: 941
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Re: Avatar 2 - The Way of Water (2022)

I finally got around to seeing Avatar 2 last week. I enjoyed it, I had a good time, although I think any film at three hours plus is going to drag a bit. Thumbs up for me. Seeing Cameron's visually cinematic masterpiece was a treat, this is one of those films that I don't think translates to a big s...
by bushwackerbob
2 months ago
Forum: Punished Heroines
Topic: If you could pick any actress within reason...
Replies: 60
Views: 25234
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Re: If you could pick any actress within reason...

There was this actress in Rye's original Enthusiastic Participation, Alexis Adams. She was so good. She starred in an earlier Rye film as well.
by bushwackerbob
2 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Avatar 2 - The Way of Water (2022)
Replies: 38
Views: 941
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Re: Avatar 2 - The Way of Water (2022)

As far as I am aware of, no one is being forced at gunpoint to go out and see this film. I hope everybody is enjoying their Christmas and focusing on the positive aspects in their lives. Merry Christmas everyone!
by bushwackerbob
3 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Avatar 2 - The Way of Water (2022)
Replies: 38
Views: 941
United States of America

Re: Avatar 2 - The Way of Water (2022)

I can't wait to see the film. If I know going in that a particular film or show has a POV or political message or agenda, I can still go into the theatre and enjoy the film. One of my favorite shows of the aughts was NBC's The West Wing, and lord knows that show was tilted in a certain ideological d...
by bushwackerbob
3 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Full DC Extended Universe Reboot?
Replies: 59
Views: 1306
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Re: Full DC Extended Universe Reboot?

Probably will get the John Kent Superman and young Batman. Not sure why Cavil is out given he's not old and has the role established and he did the appearance in Black Adam. Maybe these producers are tired of throwing mud at the wall to see what sticks. Another theory is these studios see the tides...
by bushwackerbob
3 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Wonder Woman 3 cancelled
Replies: 17
Views: 801
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Re: Wonder Woman 3 cancelled

I look at it as DC Comics getting their house in order and releasing their films in a coordinated fashion, much in the way Marvel does with their various superhero properties. Now that there is a new guy at the helm, and new corporate ownership, it makes sense that he wants a reset of DC Comics and ...
by bushwackerbob
3 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: The Originals
Replies: 16
Views: 685
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Re: The Originals

Lynda Carter will always be the quintessential Wonder Woman to me, same with Yvonne Craig as Batgirl. I suspect part of the reason old bastards like myself have those particularly indelible memories and images in our minds was in the 60's and 70's, superheroines were in short supply on TV, Lynda and...
by bushwackerbob
4 months ago
Forum: Latest Superheroine Releases
Topic: Miss Wonder : Highest Bidder starring Coco by Alex David Productions
Replies: 24
Views: 5335
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Re: Miss Wonder : Highest Bidder starring Coco by Alex David Productions

Would anyone even be remotely interested in seeing 'Miss Wonder : Pleasure Pet' ?? Promise there will not be an Eiffel tower position - all new writing that will include nudity and sexual peril. :ww1: Yes, a SHIP film like that would intrigue me. There is room for a lot of creativity with a film li...
by bushwackerbob
4 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Rye’s masterpiece?
Replies: 5
Views: 677
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Re: Rye’s masterpiece?

I am probably in the minority, but I loved Rye's first "Enthusiastic Participation" film. His last film in that series, "Enthusiastic Participation: Reigns of Terror with the awesome Alina Lopez is one of my favorite SHIP films of the last 5 years or so.
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Ashley Lane or Halsey Rae?
Replies: 9
Views: 748
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Re: Ashley Lane or Halsey Rae?

I think it’s in poor taste to be pitting these two actresses against one another in an opinion thread. We should have gratitude and respect for the women who placate our fantasies and approach our genre with enthusiasm. Asking them to star in content that is a harder days work than a typical adult ...
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Ashley Lane or Halsey Rae?
Replies: 9
Views: 748
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Re: Ashley Lane or Halsey Rae?

My only slight critique of Ashley Lane, and I don't know if this is a director thing or an actress thing, but in almost every Ashley Lane SHIP film I have ever seen with her, she is crying almost all the way through her films. Incessant crying nearly all the way through a SHIP film is a turnoff for ...
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: "Batgirl" movie canceled by WB (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed)
Replies: 257
Views: 22753
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Re: "Batgirl" movie canceled by WB (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed)

Somebody ought to write a screwball comedy about a superhero film that was shot and filmed, but the studio decided not to release the film; Then you cut to four superhero fanboys devastated that a film starring their favorite superhero will not be released, and these losers decide to travel cross co...
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Site News & Announcements
Topic: Happy Birthday to Me!
Replies: 13
Views: 367
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Re: Happy Birthday to Me!

Happy Birthday, Dr. D! I hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing day.
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Superman and Lois Season 3 or
Replies: 10
Views: 482
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Re: Superman and Lois Season 3 or

Supergirl Se one ep one made it clear Superman & Lois were a huge part of the CW universe. It is laziness to not keep it going. as to supergirl, Benoist from what I heard did not want intense peril due to her life experiences. They shoud've found an actress who'd be willing to have thoase scene...
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Superman and Lois Season 3 or
Replies: 10
Views: 482
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Re: Superman and Lois Season 3 or

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/superman-lois-season-3-cast-220603343.html [Is Schedule set] I thought by putting tag comment that would shorten up the url address. Sorry, not sure how to do that. But what do any of you know about Superman and Lois season 3? Is there still one Earth, earth 1 af...
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Amidst “The Little Mermaid” and “Rings of Power” backlash, studios FAN BAIT playbook is REVEALED
Replies: 43
Views: 1253
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Re: Amidst “The Little Mermaid” and “Rings of Power” backlash, studios FAN BAIT playbook is REVEALED

The whole fucking thread is politics. The only difference with sneakly's post is that it mentions actual real-world politics instead of the bullshit conspiracy theories that otherwise get a free pass here. You may be right in that the topic may be too close to the sun here, but I will point out pos...
by bushwackerbob
5 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Amidst “The Little Mermaid” and “Rings of Power” backlash, studios FAN BAIT playbook is REVEALED
Replies: 43
Views: 1253
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Re: Amidst “The Little Mermaid” and “Rings of Power” backlash, studios FAN BAIT playbook is REVEALED

Ron DeSantis may be the worst thing to ever happen to gay people in the last twenty years (I put in the qualifier because some really horrific shit has happened to gays), but he has pumped more money into the Magic Kingdom than any tax loop-hole ever could…. The Little Mermaid will be another smash...
by bushwackerbob
6 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Does Anyone Want Brie Larson To Play Capt Marvel Again?
Replies: 82
Views: 2383
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Re: Does Anyone Want Brie Larson To Play Capt Marvel Again?

From what I seem to remember from a previous thread on the topic of Larson and Captain Marvel was she made some controversial comments and those comments were attributed to her Captain Marvel film, but the reality of the situation was her comments were not attributed to Captain Marvel, but to a prev...
by bushwackerbob
6 months ago
Forum: Misc Topics, Links and Pics
Topic: RIP Queen Elizabeth
Replies: 35
Views: 1076
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Re: RIP Queen Elizabeth

the setup of the British constitutional monarchy is carefully designed and calibrated. Not happenstance as some here appear to presume. no it's not rich land owners in the 1600s got pissy about taxes and lopped off the kings head. being the only republic in europe however was not a winning strategy...
by bushwackerbob
6 months ago
Forum: Misc Topics, Links and Pics
Topic: RIP Queen Elizabeth
Replies: 35
Views: 1076
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Re: RIP Queen Elizabeth

There does seem to be a whole heap of republican sentiment in this thread - alongside the classic misunderstanding of the soft power a constitutional monarchy provides, and the huge benefits of having the egos of politicans separated from the head of state. Said soft power exemplified by Vladmir Pu...
by bushwackerbob
6 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: "Batgirl" movie canceled by WB (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed)
Replies: 257
Views: 22753
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Re: "Batgirl" movie canceled by WB (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed)

It is a simple thing really, you make a film and then suddenly shelve it, it piques folks curiosity, it makes folks want to see the film all the more, even if it does suck. Folks were clamoring for Snyder's cut Justice League as well, curiosity over these behind-the-scenes shenanigans makes folks wa...
by bushwackerbob
6 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: a
Replies: 7
Views: 502
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Re: a

When I first found this SHIP genre online, I began buying SHIP clips at a fairly frequent rate, I would see a flicker of something that particularly caught my fancy, and my hopes for the film overrode any doubts I had about what studio it came from, whether it was hardcore or softcore, whether this ...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: "Batgirl" movie canceled by WB (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed)
Replies: 257
Views: 22753
United States of America

Re: "Batgirl" movie canceled by WB (Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed)

I think what DC Comics really needs is a visionary leader like Marvel has with Kevin Feige. I don't think DC Comics has a Feige equivalent, or at least anybody with Feige's level of excellence or expertise. I read a Vanity Fair piece on Feige a couple years ago, he has his influence on everything Ma...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: The CW bought by Nexstar for 0 dollars, claims average viewer is 58
Replies: 8
Views: 379
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Re: The CW bought by Nexstar for 0 dollars, claims average viewer is 58

Well who IS watching TV now a days? Do young people watch or do they engage in networking, tik tok, instagram, twitter, dating apps and playing games. Also wondering what he demographic of conventions and fan bases are. Probably in the older ranges. Same with gambling, young people really aren't en...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: The CW bought by Nexstar for 0 dollars, claims average viewer is 58
Replies: 8
Views: 379
United States of America

Re: The CW bought by Nexstar for 0 dollars, claims average viewer is 58

All of the broadcast networks I suspect are trending older demographics these days. The president of CBS said last month that the average age of the television viewer watching the show Survivor on CBS is 60, while the average age of someone watching Survivor on CBS's streaming platform Paramount+ is...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Poll: Is Helen Slater still the definitive live action Supergirl?
Replies: 77
Views: 7222
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Re: Poll: Is Helen Slater still the definitive live action Supergirl?

I am currently rewatching the Supergirl TV series, (still just on Season 1, lots to go) and since I've never posted in this thread, I wanted to throw in my two cents. I have to say that I believe Melissa Benoist embodied the character of Supergirl easily as much as Helen Slater did. They gave sligh...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: This woman singer would have been better than Melissa Benoist
Replies: 9
Views: 659
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Re: This woman singer would have been better than Melissa Benoist

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/50/a4/1f/50a41fa9a5445f3f9028ce73e6bacc29.jpg Natalie angst is a great singer, performing with the new Glenn Miller Orchestra. She has an appeal that I consider more genuine than Benoist, as a singer, and I believe would have been better than Benoist. Having appeal is one ...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: Latest Superheroine Releases
Topic: Spider-Woman: The Good, The Bad, The Punished
Replies: 1
Views: 5444
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Re: Spider-Woman: The Good, The Bad, The Punished

This looks good. I love a good unmasking scene, especially when it is played up. The phrase that makes me excited to purchase this film is better pacing. In some of the films I see today, the films seem to be in a rush to get from point A to point B, they rush from one immediately from one scene to ...
by bushwackerbob
7 months ago
Forum: Misc Topics, Links and Pics
Topic: MegaMillions is now 1.02 Billion!
Replies: 10
Views: 382
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Re: MegaMillions is now 1.02 Million!

I will try again Friday. I think part of the issue with some folks losing all of that money is having too much free time on their hands, too much time to think about or spend their loot. I would probably quit my job, but I would probably try to find some meaningful purpose in my retirement rather th...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Dune
Replies: 110
Views: 9810
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Re: Dune

I didn't like Kyle Maclachlan as Paul in the original, I thought Chalamet was more age appropriate. The special effects in the 80's edition seemed atrocious and cartoonish, even by 1980's standards. Rarely, if ever does one see film adaptations of books be 100% faithful to the source material for a...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Dune
Replies: 110
Views: 9810
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Re: Dune

I didn't like Kyle Maclachlan as Paul in the original, I thought Chalamet was more age appropriate. The special effects in the 80's edition seemed atrocious and cartoonish, even by 1980's standards. Rarely, if ever does one see film adaptations of books be 100% faithful to the source material for a ...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: General Movies & TV
Topic: Hart to Hart (1979-1984)
Replies: 15
Views: 650
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Re: Hart to Hart (1979-1984)

I seem to remember there was one version of the opening theme of this series where Jonathan and Jennifer suddenly wake up out of bed with Stefanie Powers naked, furiously grabbing for the blanket to cover her nice front porch. Nice shot.
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: The Flash Season 8 (CW, 2021-22)
Replies: 55
Views: 3053
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Re: The Flash Season 8 (CW, 2021-22)

https://www.thethings.com/will-hollywood-ever-forgive-hartley-sawyer/ This is why Sawyer got axed. Doubt he'll ever get a job. There is an actor on one of my shows recently that had some offensive, truly stupidly insane stuff that some dumpster diver dug up in his social media history, the actor ap...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Is the Superhero/Superheroine Genre Losing Steam?
Replies: 29
Views: 1373
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Re: Is the Superhero/Superheroine Genre Losing Steam?

I've started this discussion in its own thread, as requested. I feel there is still plenty of life in the genre but it takes good writing, acting and production value to hit a homerun these days. A billion dollar mega-hit isn't nearly as easy as it was four years ago, pre-Covid. What do people thin...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Misc Topics, Links and Pics
Topic: Veteran Actor James Caan, Star of ‘Godfather,' ‘Elf' Dies at 82
Replies: 6
Views: 337
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Re: Veteran Actor James Caan, Star of ‘Godfather,' ‘Elf' Dies at 82

I saw the Godfather for the first time about 10 years ago and I loved Caan's reckless and impulsive Sonny Corleone. Caan's turn as Paul in Misery was awesome as well.
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Is the Superhero/Superheroine Genre Losing Steam?
Replies: 29
Views: 1373
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Re: Is the Superhero/Superheroine Genre Losing Steam?

As a fan of Westerns, I mourn the fact that so very few of them are made these days. In the 50s and 60s they were everywhere. I wonder if super films will go the same route. Genres go in cycles. When in the 80s they made "The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr." the western movie stuntmen we...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)
Replies: 45
Views: 2435
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Re: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)

I suppose I answered my own question. I went digging in an Arrowverse Wiki page and found this little nugget. "Superman & Lois exist in their own alternate universe, separate from Earth Prime in the new multiverse". I wish I had known that before, that fact ought to have been addressed...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)
Replies: 45
Views: 2435
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Re: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)

I don't think it's lazy, I think it's a conscious decision to retcon the whole series like they do in the world of comics every so often. And maybe they had an inkling that the CW was crumbling around them and figured it would be easier to save themselves. Do we really care if there are no more cro...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)
Replies: 45
Views: 2435
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Re: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)

Well I think everyone understands these characters are just isolated. No one helps Batwoman and no one comes in and helps Flash. Heck Superman could just clean up Gotham City in a week. I actually like its a world with only Supes. The only thing that bugs me is that this all occurs in Smallville an...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superhero Movies & TV
Topic: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)
Replies: 45
Views: 2435
United States of America

Re: Superman and Lois Season 2 (CW)

Sorry I am late to the party folks, but I just watched the finale. One line particularly caught my attention, it was when General Lane said Superman was the only superhero in their world. WTF? I thought that last Arrowverse crossover event took out those worlds, that all of the superheroes are under...
by bushwackerbob
8 months ago
Forum: Superheroine Lounge
Topic: Hell Has Frozen Over! And That's a Good Thing!
Replies: 16
Views: 1639
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Re: Hell Has Frozen Over! And That's a Good Thing!

Thanks for the heads up! I never buy TBFE releases because for me the price is a bit steep for softcore, but I’ll definitely be picking this one up since I’d like to support them doing more hardcore in the future. Doesn’t hurt that Lily is a smoking hot Wonder Woman! Is this TBFE film really a hard...