The biggest surprise was Bautista's Drax, who was yet another key point of comic relief and good characterization.
Yes. I totally didn't expect to like him, but he ended up being my favorite character.
Am I supposed to be changing my clothes a lot? Is that the helpful thing to do?
Anya ,'Storyteller'
Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai
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Steph L. - Aug 24, 2014 5:51:34 am PDT #27670 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
§ ita § - Aug 24, 2014 6:24:45 am PDT #27671 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I would like to star Theo and Steph's posts.
Scrappy - Aug 24, 2014 7:12:35 am PDT #27672 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
AS would I.
Anne W. - Aug 24, 2014 7:18:54 am PDT #27673 of 30000
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
The thing that makes me even happier about Drax is that Bautista really, REALLY wanted the part and apparently broke down and wept when he heard he got it.
§ ita § - Aug 24, 2014 7:22:40 am PDT #27674 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I've used the "over the head" quote in "straight" discussion, and it plays very well. Now, if it had his delivery...that would be a nice keeper clip.
DavidS - Aug 24, 2014 9:29:48 am PDT #27675 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The biggest surprise was Bautista's Drax, who was yet another key point of comic relief and good characterization.
Film Crit Hulk has a really good analysis of how the GotG script uses humor to establish character and draw the audience into the narrative.
Steph L. - Aug 24, 2014 12:15:21 pm PDT #27676 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Film Crit Hulk has a really good analysis of how the GotG script uses humor to establish character and draw the audience into the narrative.
There's often nothing worse than explaining a joke, but that is a GOOD essay.
Consuela - Aug 24, 2014 1:49:43 pm PDT #27677 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Calli - Aug 24, 2014 4:31:51 pm PDT #27678 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Film Crit Hulk has a really good analysis of how the GotG script uses humor to establish character and draw the audience into the narrative.
I really liked that.
Connie Neil - Aug 24, 2014 5:40:43 pm PDT #27679 of 30000
brillig
I'm watching RDJ's Holmes 2. Good lord, Steven Fry is a splendid Mycroft. And Mrs. Watson kicks butt.