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If ever a buddy balances that a Batman movie is tearing inevitably, temp it with this info on “Batman and Robin”

sivertime — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:21:19 +0000

Released in 1997, with Joel Schumacher on the controls, the film had made a flop. Not much met expectations. The proof with these anecdotes.
Time is still working. With hindsight, it is possible to laugh at everything. If so, really. The director, the actors, the spectators: everyone has had time to digest the disappointment and we can talk about it quietly. Including these things, by turns surprising, embarrassing, amusing.
George Clooney made muscu by wearing his costume
Interpreting the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman, the future DILF (according to women, apparently), Georgie was lugging tens of pounds on her back during the shoot. The rubber suit weighed alone 23 kg. It’s manageable, we agree. Except that you add the cape, weighing 18 kg. And there, it’s more the same game! And the worst thing was that he had so much gallanty to remove it, that he frequently did not have time to get to the pits of comfort, we will say.
Very few Batman master plans
If you look good, you’ll see that most of the time Batman is framed to the legs … and not below. From the close-up on the Italian face up to mid-thighs, passing by the chest, waist and American plans, one sees it well. Except his feet! Aber warum? Simply because Clooney wore as little as possible his boots . He wanted to be flex to walk around or play basketball on the set. So, hop, feigned the Armorican, we do not frame down. Unhealthy assassin (in this case Joel Schumacher)!
Coolio as an actor rather than a rapper
So in full hype, notably thanks to his title “Gangsta’s Paradise” released two years earlier (1995), the rapper appears in the film, as Banker. This apparition surprised. But what is even more surprising is that the native of Compton did not contribute to the soundtrack of the film. What did not prevent this one from being sacred platinium disk and to constitute the major success of the film. Thanks to The Smashing Pumpkins, REM, R. Kelly or Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Go to the room can pay big, watch Schwarzenegger
We all know the course of the Austrian, who took as a model a bodybuilder from his adolescence before becoming Mister Universe and reaping roles in cinema, on the other side of the Atlantic. For the role of Doctor Victor Fries aka Mr Freeze, Joel Schumacher wanted a big and strong actor . Here is a rather simplistic portrait-robot. So the choice was obvious: Schwarzy. Only things to accept: shave your head, wear blue contact lenses and support the glitter on your body. When you pay $ 25M in exchange, you do it. Everyday. That pays off the annual dues, I think.
Clooney has not kiffe
But not at all. And nothing at all. Neither his performance nor the film as a whole . Ugly horrible fright, for George. Regarding him, he said he had “ruined the franchise” . As for the film, he had not gone there either: “a loss of money” or “a disaster” . After, of necessity, when you have pissed on it several times because of the costume, you are necessarily a little jaded. In any case, it will not be resumed there.
Failure attested
All other films received nominations for the Awards. The best direction for “Batman The Challenge”, special effects and makeup for “Batman Returns”, photography, music and special effects for “Batman Forever” … And for this one? A slew of Razzie Awards nominations! Worst film, director, remake or suite, couple, second roles (masculine and feminine). Balance: a good big misfire, and a 73rd place in the Allociné list of the worst movies of all time.
Plans abound on … buttocks and nipples
Will know why, guys have multiplied the (big) plans on some very specific parts of the anatomy of the characters. So, ok, they were well molded in their costume, well developed. The air sharp, trimmed. This does not mean that the camera should be attached to the buttocks and nipples at the slightest opportunity. The shooting may have fallen during a special period for the director and his assistants … Failing to be interesting, this film is at least funny, is not it?

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Like Thiago Silva, the protagonist of the series does not ensure as much as it should

sivertime — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 20:01:17 +0000

So-called main character, charismatic, driving force, it does not meet expectations. And he sees his partners, supposedly secondary, steal the show.
Whose fault is it ? Good question. The actor with the game too dull, the dialogues rewound, the scenes badly tied … However, this character to be the star of the series is not, does not meet all expectations. Examples.
Peter Petrelli (“Heroes”)
Clearly a problem in writing the script. Planned for a single season, the series is tearing apart. As a result, the success is massive. As a result, producers do not want to stop and continue to fuck their pockets full. Except that the plot was scheduled over a season, the characters saw their destiny tip and their role ended there. Rather than going back on something new, while trying to keep a formula close, the guys have brought back the initial characters. Including Peter Petrelli. That tires everyone and occupies too much room, without letting others develop . Frankly, it was enough to choose one and give him a chance. There, it did not rhyme any more, it was wobbly, it could be seen. Then it’s completely gone in the end. The inevitable happened. Pity,
Malcolm (eponymous series)
Central character of the series and the family – there is only to see the title to confirm it, eh -, Malcolm remains however in withdrawal. We all have crazy memories with Reese, Hal, Francis or even Dewey for the more distant seasons, when this one grew and begins to really make his own. The little disdainful gaze and the sarcastic remarks of the little genius end up weary , and merely by less laughter than the exploits of other characters. Less complex, too predictable, the young gifted become plaintive teen loses charm gradually.
Peter Griffin (“The Griffins”)
It is clear that no character in this series is supposed to be worshiped, loved, in the sense that they are all bastards. Besides, rather than laughing with them, we spend more time laughing at them. But this is the goal of the author, Seth MacFarlane, so we kiffe. Except Peter, which ends up becoming more aggressive and limiting, than funny . As Mayor Adam West tore, with his caustic humor and obscure pop-culture references. It perfectly represented the absurdity of the show, it would have deservedly deserved to be the protagonist.
Oliver Queen (“Arrow”)
The most interesting part is told by flashback. That is to say how Oliver passes from the irresponsible spoiled young man to a mature and determined man. Afterwards, the series galley a little because it has already arrived at its final state. It is what it is, it no longer changes. Its variations and evolutions concern only its capacity to kill or not to assume it or not . Pity. While other characters like Arsenal (Roy) or the Black Canary (Laurel) really evolve before our eyes, from simple human beings to devoted fighters against crime. Which one did you most drunk?

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These series that finish so nazi way that you feel cheated (e)

sivertime — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:52:15 +0000

Logically, the whole story before has been thought, narrated, to come to this conclusion. So when it stinks, you’re rather disappointed.
“The important thing is not the fall, it’s the landing” , as this phrase says in “La Haine”. As for these TV series, the landing proved to be catastrophic. In the sense that you have the unpleasant impression that he was not well prepared, anticipated, “that one had to finish in a way then hop one sways that and it is good” … No. Unfortunately, this is not good. Not here.
Weeds
Written by Jenji Kohan (also behind “Orange is the new black”), the series detonated and cardboard. A woman finds herself confronted with the premature death of her husband and must manage to complete the end of the month, suddenly. Then Nancy launches into the weed deal, and we discover wacky characters: Andy, Doug, Guillermo, his two sons Silas and Shane … For three seasons, we type bars. Then it calms down, turns round and leaves as a lollipop . And at the end, boom: a small shot, sitting in front of a porch, they promise that everything will go well from now on. That’s all ? No evidence, no arguments? Just a promise and it’s settled. Good, ok …
“Do you think it goes?” – “Boh, it’ll go, mouse!”
The Sopranos
Typical debates and criticism that causes an open end. Some like, others hate. Here, in the end, we see Tony in a very banal restaurant, with his family. He spotted a dumb guy, or worried him at least. Tony is not serene, he watches the guy go to the toilet. One understands that he fears to be shot in a few seconds, the guy weapon in hand . And bim, fade black, everyone is packing up. So yes, the end is thoughtful and pushes people to get their opinion. And it confronts them with the horrible feeling of insecurity and paranoia inherent in the life of mafioso. But some fans did not like it at all …
Sex & The City
Small precision: we are talking about series for failed purposes. Not mythical series for the purposes that disappointed us. Because we’re not going to lie either, Sex & The City has never been the series of the century. However, it had its audience, its followers and its history carried them for years. Mainly that of Carrie, who does not find the man of his life, abandons the idea of marrying. Intelligent, independent, beautiful, she assumes and finds her happiness otherwise: by contenting herself with sleeping here and there, leading her life as a bachelor as she sees fit. And she’s right. Except in the end, Mr Big disembarks on his white horse, like a savior, and she jumps on the occasion like Suarez on a well tended shoulder. All that for this.
My uncle Charlie
We are in front of two children. Two kids. We could almost say two cons but we are not like that. In this case, screenwriter Chuck Lorre and lead actor Charlie Sheen. This last fucked the brothel, left the series, negotiated bastard extensions, put the series in the shit of his behavior and his life a little too dissolute (in alcohol and drugs). We agree. Alas, instead of being more intelligent, the other has found nothing better in the last episode than to insult him and mock him by releasing a piano on his character and swinging: “I won! ” High level. And a lack of respect for the fans who had typed twelve seasons and hundreds of hours of viewing to see the story end up as well.
True Blood
Since the beginning of the story, the atmosphere was tense. Black. Stressful. A lot of shit, tangles, ramifications. So things to clear up at the end, decisions to make. Let the spectator know with whom Sookie finishes for example. Eric or Bill? And what about Lafayette? Instead, the series ends on a scene where everyone seems happy, including Sookie who is obviously pregnant but we do not know who because the guy is back … How to dodge and leave the fans alone, chapter 1 Lesson 1. And Lafayette, we see it done quickly, as if it had no importance in history. Hard.
Probably the most annoying and disappointing. For years, Dexter kept us in suspense, we were passionate about the character. His duality, his complexity, his difficulties … We were with him brothel, he had to get there, get out. At last it was thought that he wanted and could, to live with Hannah and his son Harrison. It was within reach, after doing so much harm. And then, the guy decides not. Okay, so let’s admit. But in this case, it really stumbles . He understands that he will remain a monster, no longer supports all the evil he does (especially the death of his sister Deb) and fucks himself in the air. Okay. But no, Dexter just goes to hang out alone, in Alaska, like a cunt, and does not do anything. Anything … He abandons his family, does not kill any more, in short it serves no purpose, Behaves like a coward and flees. The very opposite of what Dexter has been up to now … Which made you the most enervated ?

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Fortunately, these reboots of series quickly went to the scrappage

sivertime — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 19:30:44 +0000

Repeating a story and continuing it at any cost, in one way or another, rarely remains a good idea. These series have confirmed this.
They almost missed all our good memories. We began to get excited, to see our nostalgia replaced by a kind of visceral disgust, and it was going to eat us from the inside. We do not say thank you to those responsible for these failed reboots. But thanks to those who promptly canceled and arrested them.
Heroes Reborn
At the beginning of the original, in 2006, the subject and the universe were unique, different. Which is a challenge today. Find an idea that does not seem to be a nth already seen a little remixed and adapted. It was even before Christopher Nolan impressed us with his Batman. Here, no cape, superhero, comic book names . For a most convincing result. So why try a reboot to 2 € in 2015? Too many characters, badly constructed more, and a villain who stinks the shit. No, no way. Phew was quickly cut short.
Beverly Hills Cop
The creators surely said, “It’s in the old pots that we make the best jams, do not we?” And hop, boom, idea of genius: to spit a police series (it is the fashion) based on the adventures of Axel Foley. This uncontrollable, crazy cop and yet effective, embodied Eddy Murphy in movies 90s . Except that there, the plan was to do something with Shawn Ryan, creator of “The Shield”, “The Chicago Code” and “Last Resort”. That is, serious and dramatic stuff. A hair opposite the original spirit, mid-comedy-mi action. We escaped, thank you.
$ 200 plus expenses
In the 1970s, this former detainee who was the victim of a miscarriage of justice who became a private detective was successful. Then the NBC, in search of program, said: why not? Produced by Steve Carrell, the series would have installed Dermot Mulroney as protagonist. Above all, the series ( “The Rockford Files” in VO) was intended household 50, bah yeah, meanwhile, since their twenties, they have aged , like everyone else. Fortunately, the pilot was so faulty that the guys ended the delirium right away. Without being a businessman, because some would like to make a film, with Vince Vaughn.
The Osbournes
After four seasons to follow the lively life of the rocker’s family, we had more or less made the tour. Well, we’re not going to lie. The episodes had already been going on for so long. Shit, I said aloud. In short, in 2015, to celebrate the tenth anniversary, the creators were sure we wanted to start again, we expected a reboot . No. Ozzy has not done anything since, his children logically barred from the family home, Sharon and Kelly are working on another series … And then no, we just did not feel like it. No need for explanations.
Funny ladies
The 1970s (Charlie’s Angels) was a boxboard, and the films that were drawn afterwards respected the spirit. Some pretty girls, but not that. Of humor, an alchemy between them, a charismatic boss, nested stories … In 2011, ABC has managed to collect three actually beautiful women. But otherwise, move along, there’s nothing to see . Besides, the viewers have circulated on their own, without further ado, rather quickly. So much so that the series was stopped after only four episodes.
The Flintstones
The creator of “American Dad”, “Les Griffin” (“Family Guy” in VO) was hot. Boiling. Seth MacFarlane had always loved the Flintstones, so bringing his paw in a reboot was a big challenge. And a pleasure. Unless one knows his penchant for humor and the construction of a family in the grip of a father a tad heavy . Then the director of the Fox told him the bottom of his thoughts about his plans for Caillouville: “it’s going, but I’m not a fan”. Basically. End of the story. Finally, it’s not bad plans that fall to the water sometimes?

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The Vampire Diaries Season 8: 3 things that disappointed us in the last episode of the series

sivertime — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 19:20:41 +0000

If the Final Series of The Vampire Diaries was very successful, it was missing a few things to make it perfect. Back on 3 things that disappointed us!
If we were all prepared to bid farewell to the Salvatore, the tears of sadness and joy were part of the episode 16 of season 8 of The Vampire Diaries. One of the characters had to sacrifice himself for all the others. Indeed, Stefan played it one last time in a heroic way! Thus, Elena, Damon, Bonnie, Caroline and all the other inhabitants of Mystic Falls were able to live a happy and peaceful existence. “I Was Feeling Epic” was a beautiful tribute to the series and its characters. Intense, poignant, simple and beautiful, this episode closed the show in beauty. If this Series Finale was very successful, paying homage to the vampire show, it was almost perfect but not completely .
You had been warned that Katherine would surely take possession of Elena’s body in the Final Series of Season 8 of The Vampire Diaries and that’s exactly what she did. Was this turn too predictable? Maybe a little … Very soon, Katherine has resumed her appearance of fatal woman and great villain of the series. If she was determined to take revenge, burn Mystic Falls and her hot retorts were on the game, it would have been thought that it would give the Salvatore a lot more trouble . No epic fight, Damon and Stefan managed to “kill” her several times without too much trouble and Bonnie saved Mystic Falls without too much trouble.
Getting rid of Hell and Katherine may have been simpler than expected in The Vampire Diaries . However, it cost the lives of poor Stefan who sacrificed himself for everyone! So Caroline had to say farewell to her husband, the one she will always love. While Bonnie lost Enzo, Elena is ultimately the only one to keep the man of her life alive. It’s pretty sad, is not it? But we can reassure ourselves by saying that like Damon and Elena, Caroline and Bonnie will find peace and therefore Stefan and Enzo. In addition, Caroline may be part of a new adventure after The Vampire Diaries and could find Klaus in New Orleans in The Originals . Klaroline fans will be delighted!
Delena’s reunion not intense enough?
Stefan sacrificed for his brother to have a good life with Elena and the couple Delena surely had it according to what we saw in the last images of the Final Series of The Vampire Diaries . However, we expected a much more intense and passionate reunion between the two lovebirds. So, of course, Damon and Elena were happy to meet but the young woman just leaped into her boyfriend’s arms and gave her a little kiss. So yes the two characters were still in the shock of the death of Stefan but still! We have experienced much more passionate, romantic and torrid moments between Delena in The Vampire Diaries . We then remain a little on our hunger …

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In fact it is not at all a good time to go to the hotel in the movies

sivertime — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:14:41 +0000

You think about holidays, romantic weekends or travel all expenses paid by your box. While in movies, this is usually not good sign.
It is funny this faculty of filmmakers to fuck our little dreams. Already the majority of films that go on a beautiful deserted island turns out to be a monumental hassle, now they ransack another of our ideas: the hotel is now pleasure, relaxation , celebration. Wrong! It’s shit. Here are some examples.
People who hide
When you are not super serene, that you must move from your home for x reasons, bah you do like everyone, you go to the hotel. Yeah, you’re not gonna put your friends in the shit with you. This is the case of Llewelyn Moss in “No Country for Old Men” which is followed by a non stop cold killer wishing to retrieve a suitcase full of cash . And from Butch in “Pulp Fiction”, after he did not keep his promise to Marsellus to lie down. Or poor Tutsi who take refuge in a hotel, pursued by the Hutus, in the genocide, in the poignant movie “Hotel Rwanda”.
People who go crazy
How not to think of Jack Torrance in “Shining”? The writer galley to write his new book, he does not advance. Breakdown of inspiration and problem of concentration. “Come on darling, air is changed, it will do us good .” And the guy completely unpinned … Or for Barton Fink (feature film), working tirelessly but unsuccessfully, disgusted and disturbed by strange people , doubting gradually his own sanity.
People depressed, headed
You have two for the price of one in “Lost in translation”. Bob, an actor on the decline which is found in Japan to shoot a commercial for the con must make money , and Charlotte, a young woman accompanying her husband and moving pro who finds himself lost, alone, isolated . In short, the perfect place to cogitate, to think about your life and to turn in circles to ruminate. A little in the same genre but worse: Leonard in “Memento”. Become amnesic, in search of the killer of his wife, the guy goes through moments slightly complicated …
In lostness.
Kidnappers, sequestors and killers
So a single character does not have to cumulate all that but it happens quickly. Once you have kidnapped someone, you usually carry him against his will. So there’s sequestration. After that, the murder is optional. Given the fact that this kind of situation can quickly slip, the probabilities are high. What happens to the driver in “Drive”, by the way. After a failed robbery, he hangs up with a girl, Blanche. Especially to interrogate him and make him spit the piece because he feels the blow of a bitch. Tangles confirmed when two guys show up for the smoke, he finally manages to knock out single . In short, we are far from friendly relations and it pisses the blood. Another delirium: people stuck by a storm who are eliminated one by one by an unidentified killer, in “Identity”.
Deceptions or petty pleasures
That, for the moment, is also true. The little “5 to 7” at the exit of the office between two consenting adults, of which at least one trumps his spouse … And bah it is ugly. You can say what you want, it’s not great as a way of doing things. As Sam and Marion in “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock . Otherwise there is the classic of the guy alone, who comate in front of the screen and zappe endless until the moment he falls on a porn. And there, of course, he stops zaping. It’s life, okay. Nevertheless, it is not folichon like evening / night.
The safe place to do business with a sex worker
Rather than showing you a pickup truck on a dark, dirty street, we prefer it to happen in a hotel room. This is supposed to make classier, cleaner, I guess . Let us admit, on form. As for the substance, I’m sorry, it does not change anything. You pay for “sprinter the one-legged” eh. And when the guys grow vice, as in “Sin City”, they make you a mix of tied relationship + murder. I’m telling you, the hotel is not eggy actually. You still manage to see the hotel as a magical place, you?

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