Calli, I had the same thought! There were several things that evoked LotR, and I kept having to remind myself that Tolkien borrowed from Norse mythology and not the other way around. Though some of the large scale battle scenes probably used similar software to what Jackson's crew pioneered.
Don't belong. Dangerous, like you. Can't be controlled. Can't be trusted. Everyone could just go on without me and not have to worry. People could be what they wanted to be. Could be with the people they wanted. Live simple. No secrets.
River ,'Objects In Space'
Marvel Universe: Infinite Chrises
Discussion of all Marvel Cinematic Universe related movies and TV shows, including, but not limited to, the Avengers, Captain America, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, etc., etc., etc. ad-infinitum.
Discussion of non-MCU Marvel titles like the X-Men or the Fantastic Four is also permitted. Ties to comics may be discussed, but this is not the primary forum for comics discussion (see the Other Media thread).
Spoiler policy: For broadcast TV shows, blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast. For movies and Internet streaming shows, whitefont all plot-related discussion until it's been in wide release two weeks. Posters are encouraged to preface their posts to indicate the subject, particulary if switching subjects.
smonster - Nov 07, 2017 5:19:55 am PST #1704 of 4006
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Calli - Nov 07, 2017 6:57:19 am PST #1705 of 4006
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Yes, there's a whole Norse aesthetic that makes me think of the Rohirrim, maybe?
My off-the-cuff Marvel Rankings:
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Iron Man
The Avengers
Thor: Ragnarok
Iron Man 3
Guardians of the Galaxy
Doctor Strange
Captain America: The First Avenger
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Captain America: Civil War
Thor
Iron Man 2
Spider-Man: Homecoming
The Incredible Hulk
Thor: The Dark World
Ant-Man
Avengers: Age of Ultron
P.M. Marc - Nov 07, 2017 12:27:04 pm PST #1706 of 4006
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
If we're ranking...
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: Civil War
Thor: Ragnarok
Iron Man 3
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Guardians of the Galaxy
The Avengers
Ant-Man
Iron Man 2
Iron Man (though I don't rewatch it because wrong Rhodey)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Doctor Strange
Thor
Still haven't seen all of:
Thor: The Dark World (watched the cameo bit)
The Incredible Hulk (own the novelization>
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 08, 2017 12:15:53 am PST #1707 of 4006
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
My list:
The Avengers
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Thor: Ragnarok
Captain America: Civil War
The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Doctor Strange
Ant Man
Guardians of the Galaxy
Thor
Iron Man
Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Iron Man 3
The Incredible Hulk
Thor: The Dark World
Iron Man 2
Gris - Nov 11, 2017 2:46:53 pm PST #1708 of 4006
Hey. New board.
I finally saw Spider-Man Homecoming and LOVED it. It was super funny. Definitely in my top 5 MCU movies for joy alone, though Tony felt a bit off. I cannot WAIT for more MJ because she was fan-fucking-tastic.
Calli - Nov 13, 2017 1:54:07 pm PST #1709 of 4006
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm still watching The Inhumans. I'm not sure why—penance, maybe? Anyway, I'm surprised there's no Gogon/Karnak fic showing on AO3.
Jesse - Nov 13, 2017 3:30:31 pm PST #1710 of 4006
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Here's the really important thing I don't think anyone has yet noted about Thor: As attractive as long-hair Thor is, holy shit when they cut his hair. And then made him stand around shirtless for a while.
Phew.
PS: I realize people can have different opinions about whether short or long hair is hotter.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 13, 2017 3:49:33 pm PST #1711 of 4006
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
On the one hand I was a little peeved, because Thor has an iconic look that I saw no good reason within the narrative for changing. On the other, rowrrrrr.
Steph L. - Nov 13, 2017 4:08:24 pm PST #1712 of 4006
I look more rad than Lutheranism
As attractive as long-hair Thor is, holy shit when they cut his hair.
You ain't never lied.
Plus, Chris Hemsworth has to be so damn happy to be rid of the wig.
Scrappy - Nov 14, 2017 5:14:45 am PST #1713 of 4006
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Hotter than one million suns.