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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago
  • Star Trek
  • Next Generation
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Easy, just show/claim she was in fact controlled or possessed by an evil entity, say like Chthon, not just plain corrupted. Just like Bucky was when he was still the Winter Soldier. Just like that Wanda variant in MoM whom Wanda possessed to defeat the Illuminati back there.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

I'm excited too. Agatha All Along for series, then Thunderbolts for film. The last which really fulfilled it was Deadpool & Wolverine.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 days ago (1 children)

NATO should at least shoot down missiles and drones which enter their sovereign airspace. Save Ukrainian lives and structures. Would also be actual experience of shooting down such actual enemy hardware in their own airspace. No simulation, no controlled environment. Would also train their AI for real.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)
  • Nation's Pride, in Inglourious Basterds. "Who wants to send a message to Germany?!" ~Fredrick Zoller

  • "I'd buy that for a dollar." in RoboCop.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

I prefer to rewind time with me along, be young again, that kind of time travel. Of course with my knowledge and memories of up to before my "time travel", be retained. I could only remember what I could any way. The future would surely not happen exactly as the same before. Live a new younger life, a seemingly fresh restart at an early point in my life.

 

Source: Reddit: Explaining why there aren’t 2 Wolverines at the end of Deadpool & Wolverine

The assumption many people took from deadpool & wolverine is that it takes place in between the DOFP ending (2023) and Logan (2029) meaning that at the end of D&W there is now 2 wolverines but this is not the case.

D&W and the first 2 deadpool movies exist in their own timeline that split off from the main Logan timeline at some point but is still anchored to it. When the OG Logan dies the main anchor timeline and all branch timelines of the #10005 universe start to decay together.

In the first 2 Deadpool movies, outside of a few fourth wall breaking jokes, we never get any indication that there is a wolverine in that world. We see the x-men cameo with no wolverine present and he’s not listed on any of the labels deadpool makes for the stuff in the fridge. We cant say for certain but it seems likely that the wolverine of this world has either already died or just has nothing to do with the x-men.

So basically you have; - The main OG anchor being wolverine from the original x-men and wolverine trilogy who dies in Logan. - You then have the DOFP bad future wolverine who goes back in time, changes the future, then merges with history teacher wolverine in the good future. - And finally you have D&W wolverine from a different universe that we never really see who comes to the #10005 deadpool timeline branch and becomes the new anchor being of that universe.

Heres my original post for that timeline graph if you wanna get a more detailed explanation of it https://www.reddit.com/r/MarvelatFox/s/ZkInZ3x47m

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Thanks for the quick reply. So maybe indeed urine was the culprit of the sow bug's demise after all. I thought they were robust enough for both feces and urine, as I have seen some internet pics of pill bugs feasting on I think dog poop, although those are big pill bugs and not the small sow bugs in mine, and of course those using isopods as clean up crews in tanks, hence I arrived to the wrong conclusion. Interestingly, the small pinhead-sized beetles are not affected.

Just when I thought I got endless supply of fertilizer for almost per day. I was even dreaming of having a new raised enclosure just for the urine to be buried regularly (along with scraps) and thinking to have the sow bugs to have a feast, hence to have ready-to-use soil for pots. Before the appearance of these sow bugs, the last I've seen them were decades ago.

Luckily I still have surviving numbers from the Papaya pot which I must take care to remultiply. Back quite a while, I remember whenever I scoop the soil from the raised bed, there were immediately numerous sow bugs but none today anymore. I'm glad back some months I scooped some and put in the papaya pot.

Also glad that both onion and garlic plants have no effect on them as I remember reading they have antibacterial or something properties.

Thanks again, my friend. 👍

 

Hello. Any of you who have robust experience for the compatibility of the three: garlic, onion, and human urine, to isopods in garden and pot soil?

Maybe for 2 years I've been burying scraps into my small raised garden of about 1m long x 0.25m wide x 0.3m tall, located just under our front living room windows, for the hope to lure earthworms, but the isopods and beetles manifested instead. Beetles are only the size of silver pin heads, while the isopods have tinge of red, and adult size is about the length of a mung bean seed, of course not as thick. They're really small and delicate.

After 2 years I got enticed to use human urine (our own) as fertilizer. I don't really dilute it, I just dig a hole then pour the liquid and wait for it to fully settle down then re-cover with the dug soil.

Lately I noticed the population of the isopods really went down after less than a year. In fact I don't see them anymore when I dig soil anywhere there. But I don't really know if the urine affected them as my dig sites are often the same 2 locations since there are already existing plants. I only started to really see them again after I transplanted a Papaya from its pot to a bigger pot yesterday, which delighted me of their surviving small numbers there.

Still I don't really know if the urine affected the bugs or if their population simply dwindled on its own. The urine surely would not spread across the entirety of my raised garden as those are 2 same locations, and so the bugs have way larger safe areas to go to.

My adult chili pepper plant in a separate big pot also died, and my suspect was the urine because I didn't dilute it much, but I'm not really sure too, because that chili plant had been producing fruits continuously for maybe 3 months straight, and I don't know if that chili pepper plant was in fact really a perennial because I got it from the wet market. So my 2 suspects are the urine and the true lifespan of the plant.

Then how about garlic and onion plants, are they compatible with the isopods? Right now I have on the table 2 garlic bulbs, 1 red onion, and 1 white onion with sprouts already so I placed it on water in a small cup.

Now after researching, I think my bugs are sow bugs because they don't form a ball.

I really want the isopods to prosper because I noticed the buried materials were gone way, way faster.

Thanks in advance for any enlightenment.


[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Rest in peace. 🕯️💔

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Just wondering, why does Sony not re-utilize Andrew's own Peter Parker and Spidey in their own film universe, especially after the success of No Way Home and the revitalization of his character there?

 

Source: Reddit: Brave new world official trailer: Thoughts on why they cast an 82 year old Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross/Red hulk

I’ve always wondered why they’d cast such an old actor. Considering he could retire from acting at any moment.

My theory is that towards the ending of Brave new world Prez Ross gets assassinated during his speech at the White House, as shown towards the ending of the official trailer. He’ll be shot dead but the “other guy” will spit it out. This would be a reference to Bruce when he said “I put a bullet in my mouth but the other guy spit it out” and that sequence would parallel both their lives, considering Ross has once hunted Bruce like an animal only to become one himself.

After the Red hulk gets unleashed (as shown behind the podium as shown towards the end of the trailer) Ross permanently transforms into the red hulk, similar to Bruce.

I have a feeling this movie will be a one-off from Harrison Ford. He’s probably doing it just to leave his mark on the MCU, similar to how other A-list actors have in the past. That way, marvel studios can retain the CGI of Red hulk for all future projects and most importantly, the character will always be associated with a Hollywood legend.

 

Source: Reddit: [Analysis] Deadpool & Wolverine is Horrible and Empty

Let me start by saying I am a huge Marvel fan. I've seen fans nitpick and overly criticize MCU projects, hating on them just because it's the cool thing to do. On the other hand, I've also seen hardcore fans ignore any constructive criticisms or simply deny that the MCU is declining. Trust me when I say this rant isn't because I'm a hater. I want the MCU to succeed. I love Marvel. But I walked away from Deadpool & Wolverine feeling completely empty and void, and now I finally understand why.

  1. The movie missed the opportunity to focus on three great character-driven stories. First, Deadpool's self-worth crisis. He wants to matter, to prove he's not just a one-trick pony, but he's filled with insecurity and self-doubt. This is relatable and sad. Second, Deadpool's heartbreak over losing Vanessa to another guy because he failed. It's bittersweet to see the girl you love happy with someone else, especially when you feel responsible for the loss. Many of us can relate to losing someone we loved because we weren't good enough. Third, Wolverine's tragic story. He lost everyone he loved because he failed them. This plunges him into despair, especially since he can't die, even to escape his misery. It's a next-level tragedy.

  2. Many scenes had nothing to do with these three compelling potential storylines.

-> Deadpool's kidnapping by the TVA shifts the focus to him saving his friends and the timeline. While there's a hint that Deadpool could become someone who matters by letting his friends die, it doesn't contribute to the story because we know he won't do that.

-> The sequence where Deadpool and Wolverine get pruned, fight, meet Human Torch, get kidnapped, meet Cassandra, and escape is unrelated to the emotional arcs. The only slight connection is when Cassandra messes with Deadpool's mind, showing Vanessa leaving him. This scene is sad but ultimately irrelevant because it’s never addressed again.

-> The subplot involving Nicepool and Dogpool adds nothing to the three potential emotional stories.

-> Scenes featuring Gambit, Blade, Elektra, and X-23 are cool but don't contribute to Deadpool's quest for significance, his attempt to win back Vanessa, or Wolverine's struggle to forgive himself. These scenes seem designed solely for fun cameos and because they need a team to fight Cassandra.

-> The storming of Cassandra's base to escape the void feels like a plot device to move the characters forward (because we all know that they cannot do anything as long as they are stuck in the void), rather than deepening the narrative.

-> The team-up between Deadpool and Wolverine to kill a bunch of Deadpools is just a cool visual, with no bearing on the three potential emotional storylines mentioned.

  1. The fights are pointless and lack stakes.

-> Deadpool vs. Wolverine (First Fight): While it's visually exciting to see Deadpool and Wolverine battle on the big screen, the fact that neither can die renders the fight meaningless. At the beginning of the movie, it's clear this fight is just fan service. Deadpool has no real reason to fight Wolverine, and Wolverine's motivation is vague at best. This fight has no consequences or impact on the story and serves only to showcase some cool fight scenes.

-> Sabretooth Fight: Sabretooth looks impressive, even though he's missing his trademark sabretooth, which kind of defeats the name. The fight, which could have been epic, ends with Sabretooth being easily defeated. It's disappointing and turns into a joke.

-> Johnny Storm Fight: Johnny Storm appears, showing off his strength, only to be quickly defeated. This, too, turns into a joke.

-> First Fight with Cassandra: This fight is also pointless. Cassandra is too overpowered, and it's too early in the story for her to be defeated. With two characters who can't die and an overpowered villain in an inescapable place, the outcome is predictable. They will escape because the plot needs to move forward, and that's exactly what happens.

-> Deadpool vs. Wolverine (Second Fight): While the second fight between Wolverine and Deadpool is cool, we know it won't have any lasting consequences. It's just filler. After these two fights, nothing has changed or impacted the story. Removing these scenes wouldn't leave any noticeable impact, leaving fans feeling hollow despite the much-anticipated showdown. The only thing that came out of it was the "educated wish" line.

-> Tricking Cassandra with Juggernaut's Helmet: This scene is cool, as is the one where they storm the base. However, it still feels a bit empty because they keep talking about how Deadpool needs to save his friends, who are stuck in another dimension. This makes it obvious that Deadpool and Wolverine will escape the void; otherwise, the story can't progress. So there are no real stakes where they could lose or the team could fail. They will escape, no matter what, because the plot demands it.

-> Team-Up Fight Against the Group of Deadpools: This fight feels empty because we know the Deadpools won't die. Their decision to help Cassandra is unexplained. So, if those Deadpools won't die, the only way for Wolverine and Deadpool to progress is through plot convenience, namely Peter. While visually cool, the fight lacks stakes. There's no tension since Deadpool and Wolverine aren't genuinely threatened.

-> Final Scene: Cassandra, Deadpool, and Wolverine don't even meet in the final scene. Instead, Deadpool and Wolverine are in a basement. The film teases their potential deaths, but we all know that won't happen.

  1. The entire movie feels like purgatory. It feels like the plot is more about "escaping the void" than anything else.

  2. Lack of Stakes Due to Absence of Key Characters: Deadpool's loved ones only appear at the beginning and end of the movie, disappearing for the rest of it. This absence makes it hard to feel any real stakes since we barely see their interactions with Deadpool. Knowing their backstory from previous movies isn’t enough; their limited presence in this film fails to immerse us in the emotional stakes of Deadpool potentially losing them.

The majority of the movie features characters who have no personal connection to either Deadpool or Wolverine. Johnny Storm, Sabretooth, Pyro, Juggernaut, Elektra, Blade, Gambit, and even X-23 with Wolverine feel like strangers. The scene in the cave where Deadpool meets these heroes feels hollow because they are all unfamiliar, except for those trapped in the void who seem to have formed their own group. Cassandra, Paradox, Nicepool, Dogpool, and the legion of Deadpools also lack any personal connection to Deadpool. The film's attempt to focus on the emotional weight of Deadpool saving his friends falls flat when we spend so much time with characters who are irrelevant to his personal story.

  1. Show, Don’t Tell: The film frequently hints at Wolverine's troubled past without actually showing it. While budget constraints might be a factor, this approach is frustrating. I immediately thought of the story where Wolverine is tricked by Mysterio into killing his friends, mistaking them for Sentinels. Without showing these crucial backstory elements, the film fails to engage us with Wolverine's character, relying instead on vague references that fall flat.

  2. The movie turned everything into a parody, and one of the worst examples is the ending. Picture this: You're Wolverine, burdened with the weight of having caused the death of everyone you loved. You've been labeled the worst Wolverine in the entire multiverse, turned the world against your friends, and are trapped in a state of endless despair because you can't die. You even reach a point where you're ready to sacrifice yourself to redeem your failures, reminiscent of Yondu's sacrifice.

Then, just moments later, the TVA lady essentially says, "Well, all your past mistakes have shaped who you are today, so even if I could change anything, I wouldn't. Embrace your past failures, accept yourself, and move on!"

And Wolverine responds with, "Oh, cool. Let’s get shawarma."

This is a gross oversimplification of Wolverine's deep and painful past. It’s unrealistic and dismissive to resolve such a complex, traumatic backstory with a motivational message in a matter of minutes, or even hours within the movie's timeline. It reduces his struggles to a clichéd trope, making his past feel trivial and undermining the emotional weight that should have been there. This is poor writing, leaving me completely apathetic to Wolverine’s history, which was supposed to be a source of profound pain and growth.

 

📰 Dave Bautista Hopeful for Guardians of the Galaxy Reunion in the DC Universe

"I hope so, yeah," Bautista explained in our interview, which you can check out above. "That's kind of my goal. I really want, because I've done another project outside of Guardians with Karen Gillan, and I've done work with Pom now. I would like to work with Chris and Zoe outside of the Marvel Universe, as well."

"Yeah. Of course," Bautista said when asked about that crossover potentially happening in the DC Universe. "As I've said, and I've been very open to that. I guess it just has to be the right part. But I'm very open to it, and I love James and I would do anything to work with him."

 

📰 Liev Schreiber Opens Up About Not Returning as Sabretooth for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Schreiber continued to reflect on the often disconnected experience of creating film and television, noting how removed actors can be from the audience's immediate reactions. "When you're making a television show, or you're making a film, I'm not in there with the audience, I don't know that anybody sees it. Of course, if you follow that sort of thing, you can see the numbers, that millions of people have seen it, but I generally don't follow," he explained. This made the ongoing support for his portrayal of Sabretooth in X-Men Origins: Wolverine all the more surprising and touching. "I was so surprised that we had that many fans, and I was so surprised that people were campaigning for me to be in the new Deadpool movie," he added with a laugh.

However, Schreiber was candid about the physical demands of reprising the role of Sabretooth, a character known for his intense physicality and imposing presence. "To be honest, it's a lot of work getting your body up to that point. I know I watched Hugh [Jackman] get himself ready again, and I thought, 'I'm okay to sit by the sidelines,'" he admitted with a smile, acknowledging the effort required to get back into superhero shape was maybe something we wasn't quite keen on this time around.

 

[Challenge]

Say whole planets, even whole timelines were pruned and sent to the MCU Void.

All possible variants of the Aliens / Xenomorps and Predators, including bosses like Queens, Newborn (Ripley's), Predalien, Ultimate/Upgrade Pred (giant), etc.

  • R1 - Only Alien franchise is pruned.
  • R2 - Only Predator franchise is pruned.
  • R3 - Both are pruned simultaneously.

Would any of the species prosper, or get eliminated? Could any representative of the species escape the Void?

 

[Challenge]

Say whole planets, timelines are pruned and sent to the MCU Void. All possible variants of the Aliens / Xenomorps and Predators, including bosses like Queens, Newborn (Ripley's), Predalien, Ultimate/Upgrade Pred (giant), etc.

  • R1 - Only Alien franchise is pruned.
  • R2 - Only Predator franchise is pruned.
  • R3 - Both are pruned simultaneously.

Would any of the species prosper, or get eliminated?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Just sharing my story. A few or several years ago, I tried the many Windows Explorer alternatives, but I realized I couldn't have one as a main File Manager after all. Among the reasons, I have quite several Explorer add-ons (eg. Classic Explorer bar) with functionalities which are not inherited by any of the alternatives. I have many custom Context Right-click menu entries (even nested). None of the alternatives supports Icaros thumbnailer IIRC, which itself can provide thumbnail previews of WebP image, and embedded WebP image in Matroska.

Still, I have a few alternatives on stand by, because from past experience, sometimes Explorer crashes, sometimes Windows itself, etc., and several of those times the familiar Explorer could not be started at all, like just an empty Desktop left. But sometimes Run still runs, sometimes Task Manager still runs. So if there are a few alternatives in the disk, then such could be run instead, to be able to do things like copy and back up whatever before wiping out the main disk for a clean reinstall of the OS. Back in time it was ACDSee 3.1 which fulfilled the role.

And so since then, I always have a second partition (or more), or an actual separate disk (or with its own few partitions too), say a D: drive where I have my programs and files, including REG files, so that it's easier to be back in action after an OS or C: drive corruption.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Agree. Sorry about that, I was still editing, didn't realize the fast response.

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