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Arrow S5 |OT| You thought you were out, but Manu Bennett pulls you back in.
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Razgriz-Specter
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Watching the Collider TV talk and they were reviewing the DC shows,
Seriously 2 or 3 of them said or agreed with "Supergirl of these 3 might have been my favorite"
Jesus, never wanted to unsubscribe from a channel so quickly.
I like the movie crew but damn I won't be listening to the tv crew's opinions anymore.
Seriously 2 or 3 of them said or agreed with "Supergirl of these 3 might have been my favorite"
Jesus, never wanted to unsubscribe from a channel so quickly.
I like the movie crew but damn I won't be listening to the tv crew's opinions anymore.
Dead
"Let's talk about the last 10 minutes of each, because that's kinda what really mattered."
I think it can be agreed there was a lot that mattered throughout the episode. It's a good way for an opinion not to matter to me, at least lol.
Edit: finished this particular section of the video, and they liked Arrow's finale, which is cool and all. Still have a problem with the discussions being led off with "only the ending mattered" though.
#ItsAllConnected
broncobuster
Banned
That's amazing. Full method.
And people keep asking how Prometheus was so many steps ahead. He put in the work, people.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
Holy crap! Hahahaha
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
I wonder if that's why he was casted.
velociraptor
Junior Member
Yes you can
They're easily the most annoying characters in any TV show.
They really bring the quality of the shown from good to shit-tier at times.
Going back the distance, I remember all those posts from the old Arrow threads saying how much better strike back is when it comes to action.
Three seasons in and I still have to see more than a minute of melee combat. Amazing show though. Two main dudes could be villain material.
Three seasons in and I still have to see more than a minute of melee combat. Amazing show though. Two main dudes could be villain material.
Jest Chillin
Member
So I just finished this today. Wasn't able to watch any of it live so I watched it on Netflix.
Definitely a big improvement over the last two seasons. Happy to see they've finally taken the hint that nobody wants to see a dozen episodes of character brooding or stringing out secrets. Action improvement as well, though some of the choreography was uneven in the middle of the season. I appreciate that they took a chance on tackling Gun Control messaging. Was a bit heavy handed at points but not bad. Absolutely packed season and that makes it a bit difficult to place for me. Lots of threads left loose before we even get to the cliffhanger finale. Ragman, Rene's parental rights, Speedy's issues (whatever those are about), Dredd/Punisher hybrid guy, and Helix off the top of my head. Loved Prometheus actor but hated how far they took the omniscient angle. Reminiscent of Zemo and worked out just as well as Zemo until they had him kill his wife (seemed out of character) and kidnap Oliver's Son (a bridge too far in terms of "knowing everything about Oliver"). I feel like they went that direction because they didn't want to damsel Thea or Felicity, which I understand and agree with, but it's a double blind in that his existence at all was a huge secret in addition to his location being a secret. Without an explicit plot point to explain how he found him it's problematic for me.
It's interesting that both Arrow and Flash went with omniscient enemies this season. Flash's premise allows for a logical handwave for it while Arrow's requires the viewers to have an implicit trust that Prometheus could so incredibly replicate not only Oliver's state of mind but his skillset as well. In the end, I enjoyed Flash more overall due to the handling of the themes and despite some of the clunkier plot choices. Arrow took on heavier themes all around and did quite well with them for the most part. It seems like the goal was to finally have Oliver reconcile with his choices, which is fine and works for the most part but I don't feel was actually a necessary direction (as was a bit of a retread of Oliver's self doubt). So while the season was good and plenty happened.. it doesn't feel like much growth with the characters.
Good season overall. Definite positive course correction with the writing and handling of the characters, themes, and action. But not my favorite of the Berlanti super-hero shows this past season. Flash > Arrow > Legends is how I'd rank it personally.
Definitely a big improvement over the last two seasons. Happy to see they've finally taken the hint that nobody wants to see a dozen episodes of character brooding or stringing out secrets. Action improvement as well, though some of the choreography was uneven in the middle of the season. I appreciate that they took a chance on tackling Gun Control messaging. Was a bit heavy handed at points but not bad. Absolutely packed season and that makes it a bit difficult to place for me. Lots of threads left loose before we even get to the cliffhanger finale. Ragman, Rene's parental rights, Speedy's issues (whatever those are about), Dredd/Punisher hybrid guy, and Helix off the top of my head. Loved Prometheus actor but hated how far they took the omniscient angle. Reminiscent of Zemo and worked out just as well as Zemo until they had him kill his wife (seemed out of character) and kidnap Oliver's Son (a bridge too far in terms of "knowing everything about Oliver"). I feel like they went that direction because they didn't want to damsel Thea or Felicity, which I understand and agree with, but it's a double blind in that his existence at all was a huge secret in addition to his location being a secret. Without an explicit plot point to explain how he found him it's problematic for me.
It's interesting that both Arrow and Flash went with omniscient enemies this season. Flash's premise allows for a logical handwave for it while Arrow's requires the viewers to have an implicit trust that Prometheus could so incredibly replicate not only Oliver's state of mind but his skillset as well. In the end, I enjoyed Flash more overall due to the handling of the themes and despite some of the clunkier plot choices. Arrow took on heavier themes all around and did quite well with them for the most part. It seems like the goal was to finally have Oliver reconcile with his choices, which is fine and works for the most part but I don't feel was actually a necessary direction (as was a bit of a retread of Oliver's self doubt). So while the season was good and plenty happened.. it doesn't feel like much growth with the characters.
Good season overall. Definite positive course correction with the writing and handling of the characters, themes, and action. But not my favorite of the Berlanti super-hero shows this past season. Flash > Arrow > Legends is how I'd rank it personally.
lol
Okay, we definitely need an intervention for that drinking problem. We're all here for you.
Watched When A Stranger Calls remake last night and totally forgot that Laurel was in it.
She's been in a lot of Horror remakes.
That's how you know she's a talented actress
Well, it was 2006.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Watched When A Stranger Calls remake last night and totally forgot that Laurel was in it.
She's been in a lot of Horror remakes.
I just saw her and Elizabeth Henstridge (Simmons, Agents of SHIELD) play sisters in a horror movie about the Manson family a couple weeks ago. It was absolutely dreadful.
Yeah, I saw pics of that, I really wanna see it.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
The first 10 minutes or so were actually pretty good. It didn't really do much beyond that, for me. I remember it being super short even for a horror movie, like a little over an hour. So it won't take up too much of your night.
I'm getting older so I like to forget the passage of time.
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
Speaking of: Katie Cassidy got engaged the other day.
Freddy=Legend
Member
Watched When A Stranger Calls remake last night and totally forgot that Laurel was in it.
She's been in a lot of Horror remakes.
A lot of horror in general. She's going for a Scream Queen title if not already there.
Well I just saw that movie with Gemma and Laurel, it wasn't the worst horror movie I've ever seen, a nice little movie to do between breaks I suppose. Nice to see it be set in a time with no smartphones so they cant just call for help.
I gasped when I saw Katie being pregnant because I can't deal with pregnant women being killed even in horror movies, and I wonder if she was preggers for real.
So weird seeing Gemma (without an accent) and Laurel out of their element, I was waiting for Katie to use her Canary Cry and smoke those bastard.
I gasped when I saw Katie being pregnant because I can't deal with pregnant women being killed even in horror movies, and I wonder if she was preggers for real.
So weird seeing Gemma (without an accent) and Laurel out of their element, I was waiting for Katie to use her Canary Cry and smoke those bastard.
Jorok Goldblade
Member
Weird catching things in the re-runs. Tonight was a replay of the Ragman episode. Wild Dog made a comment about "If you think I'm just going to sit back and watch a little girl get hurt, I guess you don't know me." Takes on more meaning knowing his backstory.
CMojicaAce
Member
Finally caught up after dropping it around episode 10 (too many other shows to watch at the time). Holy shit that season was fantastic. Can't believe the turnaround the show did. The finale felt like it could have been a series finale as well (apart from the ending). Good stuff.
Hopefully they keep it up next season and the Flash can make a turnaround as well.
Hopefully they keep it up next season and the Flash can make a turnaround as well.
Just binged through this on Netflix. Wow, this was an incredible season. At first I was apprehensive, but Adrian Chase turned the season around. Everything came full circle in such a satisfying way. I don't know if they can top this season. It has the extra benefit of bookending 5 seasons of flashbacks as well. Honestly, after seasons 3 and 4, which I liked but more as a guilty pleasure, I didn't think this show had it in it, but they proved me way wrong. Also loved the mannerisms of the actor they chose for Chase too. Everything was just great.
Based God Guggenheim was on the Superhero Insider show. Nothing really interesting, he teased that just because people may have series regular status doesn't mean they'll return next year (or that there's a grey area between alive and dead: Felicity back in that wheelchair!). He also said they tossed up Black Siren being on Oliver's side for the island, but it didn't track for her character who's been strictly villainous so far. Derek Sampson (Stardust) seems likely to come back. They cheered in the writer's room when the flashback writing finished lol.
And the hosts of the show sucked his dick over the Felicity bottle episode, which seemed to even surprise Guggenheim because it wasn't a particularly fantastic episode and was conceived basically as a low budget episode that also cleared all the Olicity drama. The idea is for those two to talk like adults from here on out, which is best case scenario for however long it lasts.
And the hosts of the show sucked his dick over the Felicity bottle episode, which seemed to even surprise Guggenheim because it wasn't a particularly fantastic episode and was conceived basically as a low budget episode that also cleared all the Olicity drama. The idea is for those two to talk like adults from here on out, which is best case scenario for however long it lasts.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
I really liked that bottle episode too...
*puts lollipop away* 🍭
*puts lollipop away* 🍭
morningbus
Serious Sam is a wicked gahbidge series for chowdaheads.
I thought the bottle episode was great, too.
Oh sweet a bottle episode where Mirror Master traps Oliver in the Canary display case.
Oh sweet a bottle episode where Mirror Master traps Oliver in the Canary display case.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Hahaha alright, that's a bit much.
Been catching up on this. This latest season has been a definite improvement over the last two.
One thing that's gotten really annoying is that they constantly turn Curtis into a punchline. I'm fine with him not being a great fighter - especially since it served as a reason for him to create the T-spheres - but not down with the other characters constantly belittling him. It's crossed the line from being humorous to just mean-spirited and obnoxious.
One thing that's gotten really annoying is that they constantly turn Curtis into a punchline. I'm fine with him not being a great fighter - especially since it served as a reason for him to create the T-spheres - but not down with the other characters constantly belittling him. It's crossed the line from being humorous to just mean-spirited and obnoxious.
Our new Canary just posted this wonderful workout video of her recent work outs:
https://twitter.com/JulianaHarkavy/status/880837911196844032
https://twitter.com/JulianaHarkavy/status/880837911196844032
Get speculating on that villain via TVLine.
Yet to be cast huh? I'm not sure who that leaves. Vigilante could wiggle in there even though he's apparently somebody we know. There's not many GA villains left, Onomatopoeia is probably the only notable one. Could be a Batman/JL character. Most likely just Cayden James, if you want to talk Olicity fan wish lists.
Also the whole gang is there for Comic Con. Still no word on whether Manu is back for the premiere, but short of killing him he kind of has to be?
CHESTHAIR STILL KICKING
Yet to be cast huh? I'm not sure who that leaves. Vigilante could wiggle in there even though he's apparently somebody we know. There's not many GA villains left, Onomatopoeia is probably the only notable one. Could be a Batman/JL character. Most likely just Cayden James, if you want to talk Olicity fan wish lists.
Also the whole gang is there for Comic Con. Still no word on whether Manu is back for the premiere, but short of killing him he kind of has to be?
CHESTHAIR STILL KICKING
Doubt they had time. He only had a day and a half worth of filming and they had to composite a few shots with him.
Manu just arrived back in NZ from vacation/Cons and Shannara is no longer filming so good chance he's free.
Oh, pray to Cyborg Superman that it is possible.
Jorok Goldblade
Member
Both CW Green Arrows form Mutual Admiration Society of America/Canada
http://www.greenarrowtv.com/green-arrow-compliments-green-arrow/
http://www.greenarrowtv.com/green-arrow-compliments-green-arrow/
Holy shit. This isn't real is it?
She was in the remake of the Nightmare on Elm Street too.
It actually is. Josh Segarra is a big wrestling fan.