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Post by Prince Hal on Apr 20, 2020 14:57:58 GMT -5
For me the reviews of comics are ALWAYS more interesting when the reviewer is personalizing as to WHY they enjoy/like the series. I want differing viewpoints and thoughts which might draw in to either reading or purchasing it. All the talks of Valerian and Corto were of help in my pulling the trigger last year for finally purchasing them. The same occurred with all the Man Thing reviews, as I only had a few issues I had ever read but the conversations of it gave me enough interest for tracking down the less expensive Essential's B/W run to read. While I love reading others ideas on series, it just isn't something I have time or energy for crafting on my own threads (at this time) but, like my brudder Icctrombone says, there are always ideas for some series to could delve into which others have not. It truly does take quite a bit of dedication to write up reviews and I know it can be draining trying to put an issue into perspective. This is partly why I have several threads started with no specific focus other than a broad discussion for when it pops into my thoughts for writing down. I use my Western, Remember When, Anime Dojo and Which One (and possibly my Kung Fu Movie Heroes once I start watching again) to delve into my own head trip of my addictions and drag you all kicking and screaming into the discussions These!!
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Post by codystarbuck on Apr 20, 2020 19:48:45 GMT -5
I have no life; so, this is easy. Besides, I can't stand much of what passes for tv for about the last 20 years or so, not a whole lot of movies in recent decades and get my reading fix on my lunch hour. So, reviews and conversations on here are a major draw, for me. Plus, I'm an opinionated fool.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Apr 20, 2020 19:54:36 GMT -5
I have no life; so, this is easy. Besides, I can't stand much of what passes for tv for about the last 20 years or so, not a whole lot of movies in recent decades and get my reading fix on my lunch hour. So, reviews and conversations on here are a major draw, for me. Plus, I'm an opinionated fool. That’s cool, because your reviews are a major draw for the rest of us!
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 20, 2020 20:01:16 GMT -5
I have a few ideas for review threads for this forum, but I find writing reviews to be tedious. I was under the impression that reviews were not a page for page regurgitation of the comics events. But that's what I see here more often than not. There I said it. There are instances of that for sure, but I can't say that I see it all that often. I do absolutely agree though that the reviewer's own personal thoughts are the most important thing in a review. After all, we can all find out what actually happens in an issue from multiple places online. But the individual reviewer's thoughts, theories and opinions are what this forum can offer that is unique. That said, sometimes, a reviewer has to go into detail about a particular aspect of a comic's plot in order to place their thoughts in context. So, it's definitely a balancing act. I'd love to read a review thread of yours, BTW Icc. But, if you're going to find it tedious, then don't put yourself through it. Chances are you'll never finish anyway, if you're not in love with writing the reviews. On a related note, my personal view is that a reviewer should write reviews for his/her own entertainment first and foremost. If anyone else is interested in what you write and comments or likes your posts then that's a bonus. With that in mind, my advice would be to pick a run or series or theme that you absolutely love or else you'll just get bored. Myself, I'm currently making a big final push to finish my Tintin review thread, and then I'll resume my Sandman TPBs one and hopefully complete that reasonably quickly. After both of those are done, I have a new Spider-Man related review thread in mind. I started a review thread about fill-in issues. There are a few series that I love but I don't want to start and lose interest after a few reviews.
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Apr 20, 2020 20:08:45 GMT -5
I have a few ideas for review threads for this forum, but I find writing reviews to be tedious. I was under the impression that reviews were not a page for page regurgitation of the comics events. But that's what I see here more often than not. There I said it. I find often I really have nothing much to say about an individual issue or even a short run, I would have to force myself to dig up something to avoid doing more than just a plot summary and an 'it was okay', which leads to maybe looking stronger in an opinion you really aren't that strong on just to 'say something'. Skipping those issues you have a lot of the lows and the highs which looks more extreme than reality too. I'm a lot better at reviewing music, but it's also hard to work up much to say about some albums or CDs. I think most reviewers end up looking more extreme in their opinions than they actually. A review thread could act as more of a basic guide for people who haven't read the comics (yet). By the way, I just want to say shaxper is doing a fantastic job on the Bela Lugosi reviews. It's been very useful to me! Other review thread here are why I have a lot more Deathlok, 2000s Legion, and some other titles! I think this comes down to how much one wants to invest in their expression of something they like as much as how much it takes them to be on the hook to try something new. Me, if y’all say X thing is good I’ll probably jump on it. While at the same time I’m not going to care to slog through a huge in depth analysis about something even if it’s completely on point. It’s the dilemma I have continuing my Hulk review thread. I could make it two short paragraphs and share some pictures from the book and be happy. But then I see how in depth y’all are with yours and I’m like “no one wants to read my pedestrian thoughts”. Even though a short review by someone else to get me hooked is all I need.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Apr 21, 2020 6:50:56 GMT -5
A semi-famous actress from around here just got her 15 minutes of fame by spewing crazy conspirationnal nonsense about chemtrails, covid-19 and vaccination.
It’s unfortunate that I’ll never again be able to dissociate her roles from the dangerous idiot she seems to be in real life. She’s not a bad actress. But it’ll be like watching Bill Cosby or O.J. Simpson.
I find it extremely regrettable that many people confuse “being curious” and “having an open mind” with “accepting any sort of completely stupid idea propagated on the internet, as long as it contradicts what millions of actual experts on the matter say”.
There! I said it.
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Post by Prince Hal on Apr 21, 2020 13:10:10 GMT -5
A semi-famous actress from around here just got her 15 minutes of fame by spewing crazy conspirationnal nonsense about chemtrails, covid-19 and vaccination. It’s unfortunate that I’ll never again be able to dissociate her roles from the dangerous idiot she seems to be in real life. She’s not a bad actress. But it’ll be like watching Bill Cosby or O.J. Simpson. I find it extremely regrettable that many people confuse “being curious” and “having an open mind” with “accepting any sort of completely stupid idea propagated on the internet, as long as it contradicts what millions of actual experts on the matter say”. There! I said it. Which is why I'm pissed at Jon Cusack, who's apparently a believer in the link between 5G and the virus. He never struck me as the kind of person who'd thumb his nose at science. And I had just finished rewatching his neglected great Western, The Jack Bull, when I read that he'd joined the Woody Harrelson team of eejits. Truly sad.
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Post by EdoBosnar on Apr 21, 2020 13:57:55 GMT -5
Which is why I'm pissed at Jon Cusack, who's apparently a believer in the link between 5G and the virus. He never struck me as the kind of person who'd thumb his nose at science. And I had just finished rewatching his neglected great Western, The Jack Bull, when I read that he'd joined the Woody Harrelson team of eejits. Truly sad. Cusack, really? That's disappointing. I always thought he was one of the good guys...
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Post by beccabear67 on Apr 21, 2020 14:14:43 GMT -5
Using one's fame to deliver a message... it can be like having a check-out clerk telling you about Scientology! I'm just here because I needed some radishes and bread!
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Apr 21, 2020 15:12:42 GMT -5
A semi-famous actress from around here just got her 15 minutes of fame by spewing crazy conspirationnal nonsense about chemtrails, covid-19 and vaccination. It’s unfortunate that I’ll never again be able to dissociate her roles from the dangerous idiot she seems to be in real life. She’s not a bad actress. But it’ll be like watching Bill Cosby or O.J. Simpson. I find it extremely regrettable that many people confuse “being curious” and “having an open mind” with “accepting any sort of completely stupid idea propagated on the internet, as long as it contradicts what millions of actual experts on the matter say”. There! I said it. Which is why I'm pissed at Jon Cusack, who's apparently a believer in the link between 5G and the virus. He never struck me as the kind of person who'd thumb his nose at science. And I had just finished rewatching his neglected great Western, The Jack Bull, when I read that he'd joined the Woody Harrelson team of eejits. Truly sad. I had to google him to remember who he was exactly, and was a little embarrassed to realize I always sort of confused him with Edward Norton! I didn't know that Harrelson had jumped on the conspiracy bandwagon. It's disappointing. I don't know how people can seriously say things like " wake up, sheeple, I KNOW people in the medical field" when the medical field as a whole says exactly the opposite of what they claim. It reminds me of Flat-Earthers who say things like "NASA admits the Earth is flat and that we can't go to the moon!" or creationists going "scientists know that there are big problems with the theory of evolution". I don't know what it is about cranks and science. I'm sure they don't argue with the mechanic who tells them they have to change their oil filter or balance their tires.
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Post by Prince Hal on Apr 21, 2020 15:26:07 GMT -5
Which is why I'm pissed at Jon Cusack, who's apparently a believer in the link between 5G and the virus. He never struck me as the kind of person who'd thumb his nose at science. And I had just finished rewatching his neglected great Western, The Jack Bull, when I read that he'd joined the Woody Harrelson team of eejits. Truly sad. I had to google him to remember who he was exactly, and was a little embarrassed to realize I always sort of confused him with Edward Norton! I didn't know that Harrelson had jumped on the conspiracy bandwagon. It's disappointing. I don't know how people can seriously say things like " wake up, sheeple, I KNOW people in the medical field" when the medical field as a whole says exactly the opposite of what they claim. It reminds me of Flat-Earthers who say things like "NASA admits the Earth is flat and that we can't go to the moon!" or creationists going "scientists know that there are big problems with the theory of evolution". I don't know what it is about cranks and science. I'm sure they don't argue with the mechanic who tells them they have to change their oil filter or balance their tires. The US has a strong tradition of anti-intellectualism, which actually sounds like a grander movement than it is. It leads you to believe that there are people out there who resent the likes of Harold Bloom, but no, it's people who equate intellectualism with common knowledge. Which means that among the enemy are elementary school science teachers, for starters.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2020 15:37:15 GMT -5
I don't know how people can seriously say things like " wake up, sheeple, I KNOW people in the medical field" when the medical field as a whole says exactly the opposite of what they claim. It drives me nuts when people only accept as much science as they can take out of context to support their pre-determined conclusion. "You can't reason somebody out of a position they didn't reason themselves into." - various permutations, attributed variously
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Post by impulse on Apr 21, 2020 16:07:09 GMT -5
I don't know how people can seriously say things like " wake up, sheeple, I KNOW people in the medical field" when the medical field as a whole says exactly the opposite of what they claim. It drives me nuts when people only accept as much science as they can take out context to support their pre-determined conclusion. "You can't reason somebody out of a position they didn't reason themselves into." - various permutations, attributed variously It seems we have more than music in common as I use variations of that quote all the time. And oh, no, sad to hear Woody's gone full dumbass, too.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Apr 21, 2020 16:09:38 GMT -5
Woody Harrelson has been bat-guano crazy for decades.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2020 16:11:54 GMT -5
The US has a strong tradition of anti-intellectualism, which actually sounds like a grander movement than it is. It leads you to believe that there are people out there who resent the likes of Harold Bloom, but no, it's people who equate intellectualism with common knowledge. Which means that among the enemy are elementary school science teachers, for starters. Ha!. I had just posted this the other day in the Favorite Quote thread... -M
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