Quiver

So... out of curiosity, was anything ever established for epic!Vegas? Kind of had an idea for two Vanilla characters, and thinking they'd be from either there, or the West Coast.

Oh, I'm sure it wasn't MEANT as a reference to Daredevil. In fact, I don't thinkit was meant as a reference to any SPECIFIC character... just mean that, if they hadn't got Spidey, it could probably be reinterpreted to mean DD.

Urgh. Amazon is the worst. If it helps, in the future, I recommend using this for shipping. They've always been really reliable for me, and they have a pretty good reputation. Sorry, not sorry.

Well, throne of Atlantis certainly -I rather liked the New 52 Aquaman- but... Well, I'd heard bad things about that line as a whole? So I was wondering if the other films in the sequance -which, currently, are just Batflicks- were wrth the asking prices...

Frankly, my biggest complaint with DC films is the way they are messing with their television shows. Mainly Arrow, but still... Anyway, on the animated film front...is the animated film continuity stuff that started with Justice League War any good? I saw War (it was okay), but the announcement of Justice League Dark and Judge Contract has piqued my interest...

I suspect I'd be super uncomfortable. Honestly, that thing you said about hiding awkwardness? That sounds fun. I admit, I'm a big fan of RPing, and when I write posts, I kind of act the character out...so a costume for that would be sort of fun.

...I'd say Quill is too similar to Quiver, but I think ijust have a huge ego. Honestly? I live in a rural area, and never actually see anyone who isn't family...and I'm sure none of them would be impressed by it. (Honestly, half the stuff I talk about online would probably surprise them in real life.)

Oh, silly Kaymyth. Starlady is canon. (That's Kitty Pryde, if you're curious) But...well, can I fall on shyness as an excuse then? Also, I have not seen very many male cosplayers, which...is an odd thing.

Actually, from what I hear, they didn't know if they had Spidey at the time, so that was just a vague reference. I dunno how it is on the show, but Daredevil tends to swing using his Billy club in the comics, so it could have been a reference to him. Spider-man is just a serendipitous catch.

But there are good reasons why I shouldn't! Like the fact I don't know how to make costumes, and have no time, and also because too many of my favorite characters are the opposite sex! "I am no man," doesn't work as a line if the one using it identifies as 100% male. (Also, as a side note and apropos of nothing, I feel like female characters get cooler costumes a lot of the time) Clever girl.

But the bodyshamers is me, so...? ...also. Question for cosplayers. Few years back, I considered getting stuff for a Cap'n Jack costume. (Mostly because I want his coat. Harkness has a great coat) The person I said that too joked that meant I'd have to make out with everyone. is this an actual requirement of Captain Jack cosplayers?

Honestly, I had kind if considered putting together an Arrow costume...but my, er, physique isn't good enough.

Irony being what it is, Deathwish will survive every single mission of the Dalles Suicide Squad, and put everyone in the awkward position of having to hold up their end of the deal. "See, you were supposed to, you know, die by now..."

I haven't dressed up as something for Halloween since I was... what, maybe 8? Should I be taking steps to change that?

I've been planning on collecting the DC Animated films series for a while now. I've heard good things about the Gods and Monsters movie, so that's on the list. I think... I was talking to someone the other day, and I think I've figured out what the difference between the Marvel and the DC films are. I get the impression that the Marvel films are, primarily, concerned with being good movies. That's not to say that they are shallow, or unthinking popcorn licks; I think the fact that people are so heavily invested in them as a franchise shows that they are more than that. However, aside from the Cap movies, most of the Marvel films aren't particularly... they don't force people to think about messages or themes in them. It's not that they aren't there; they just don't push it in your face. If you just want an action movie? Great! If you want emotional stuff, or to analyse the films for meaning, you can too. DC, I think, are more concerned with trying to make "Important Movies". After all, the Dark Knight Trilogy was a film trilogy which was "About Things", which had messages beyond being superhero action flicks. So, DC has been trying to ape that formula, which is why you get stuff like Man of Steel and Dawn of Justice, with their long, long, long-winded discussions about vigilantism, responsibility for destruction, etcetera. Superhero films don't have to be -and in fact shouldn't be- mindless action films. Marvel has shown that you can do emotions and thinking movies in the genre. But I don't think DC has found the balance that they want for the movies yet. Man of Steel and Dawn of Justice were very much in the camp of trying to get across their "Big and Important Messages" first and foremost, which backfired spectacularly... so now they are scrambling to be the "fun" movies with the Justice League and Suicide Squad.

...What? An awesome announcement deserves an awesome theme!

...so, am I the only one who kind of pictures Vondra and the Dalles running epic versions of the Suicide Squad?

After seeing it fora second time, I've come to terms conclusion that there's probably a better edit of this film somewhere. Itwouldnt correct all the films problems, naturally; I think there are a few critical differences that need to happen to do that

Sorry! That's... my bad. Kind of hit writers bock with Sentry, then started focuses on Dalles and that sort of... slipped away from me... sorry...

Anyone seen Kill la Kill? I'm in the middle of watching it at the moment. Sometimes, I really like it; I actually thought it would be cool to have clothing-as-superpowers a few years ago, the fights are cool, and the animation is nice. The story, so far, isn't the most original in the world, but I'm enjoying the characters... But jeez, the fanservice. I haven't decided yet whether it is cheap and exploitative, subversively brilliant, or just a typical anime trope.

Ya know, thinking about Cursed Child, I'd really like to know exactly what input J.K had to it. It's "based on a story" by Rowling, but written by other people... but what does "based on" actually mean? I mean... look at recent superhero films. Batman v Superman is "based on" the Dark Knight Returns, but there are huge differences in the portrayals involved there.

Suicide Squad Spoilers/Justice League speculation.

Both, I suppose? Romance seems... A difficult genre, to do well, as indicated by a lot of terrible fanfiction, paranormal romance, and Twilight. So, I want good fantasy romance...but I'm wary of it. (For obvious reasons, I'm wary of searching for "fantasy romance" via Google)

Fantasy would be my preferred genre, or sci-fi. I'm not sure of any fantasy where romance is the main plot thread, rather than a two-legged, badly written subplot.