The Big Picture: MovieBob: FAQ

[Marowit]

I have never seen Robo-Cop before, but I sat down and watched it yesterday while I was at home sick.

I thought it was quite good - although basically a modern version of Frankenstein. I also liked the social commentary on America.

the 6000 SUX now with 8.2 M.P.G! Classic.

 

[Orcus The Ultimate]

try reviewing Independent Cinema... hahah

 

[NinjaRabies]

Wow didn't even know Trolljegeren had spread abroad. Would love to see opinions on it. Though I understand the problem. Still waiting for some of the movies reviewed in Escape to The Movies to come here.

 

[Jaebird]

Another thing I think should be known for new comic readers: Know full well about what genre you want to read: super-hero, sci-fi, fantasty, etc. If you have a comic store near you, ask the person who works there about some recommended reading. And if there is no comic store, but you have a Barnes and Noble or Books-A-Million, go online. Tons of forums with comics threads will more than likely have a "recommend comics" topic.

 

[MasterChief892039]

Harem jokes. Classy.

 

[dmcc85]

i feel like i know you (personally) a lot more now.
especially the hypo...potatanus...¿ thing?

 

[Dr. Pepper Unlimited]

I had to go look up the trailer to that Troll Hunter movie that was thrown in there for a moment. It looks quite interesting. :3

 

[Rogue 9]

Your idea for seeing if you want to get into super hero comics is pretty much exactly how it happened for me.

After seeing the Wolverine movie, a bunch of people I know were bemoaning the treatment of Deadpool in that movie. I knew nothing about Deadpool at that point, and I happened to see a couple of trades of Cable & Deadpool in one of my local comic shops and decided to pick them up to see what the fuss was about.

Well, I loved them, and ended up ordering in the rest of the series, but once I got toward the later volumes it started to reference other comics, such as an issue ending with "Continued in X-Men Supernovas". I initially turned to wikipedia, but I ended up buying Supernovas, which hooked me right into X-Men comics, which lead to me buying a heap more trades and jumping on board with collecting single issues.

Aaaaaand yeah... I now get more than a dozen titles, Marvel, DC and independent on a monthly basis. I'm hooked.

 

[Lordpils]

Speaking of trades does anyone have any recommendations for getting into Black Panther?

 

[EdinK]

Troll hunter FTW

 

[pearsmb06]

Honestly the "just pick something" approach to comics seems to be a bad suggestion. I've tried to get into the main continuity this way a couple times and everything has either been incomprehensible or so mediocre/terribly written that I had no interest in finishing the trade let alone following up. You don't have any suggested authors, events, or trades that would be a good starting point?

 

[tallguy613]

Bob, I took your advice and started my own nerdy blog. Now, all I need are readers. So, a little help from the escapist community? I know that I shouldn't really be advertising on your forums but considering you did kinda inspire me I think its appropriate.

http://bloggingnerdy.blogspot.com/

 

[head desk tricycle]

I thought of an idea for a SMB movie once. It was basically a Metroid Prime thing, with Mario as Samus, Koopas as Space Pirates, and Pirahna Plants as Phazon, but like a surreal fantasy. I also thought of an idea for a Zelda movie. It was basically a Highlander thing, with Link as Connor and Ganondorf as Kurgan, but like a surreal fantasy. This is how all my ideas sound.

 

[Xsist]

GOGO! Make a review of Trolljegeren (Trollhunter in english).

 

[TheAngryMonkey]

Woot my favortie movie quote is from Robo-COp. "I'd buy that for a dollar!"

Agreed, best quote ever. I use it all the time too.
Second best quote also from Robo-Cop, "Can you fly, Bobby"

 

[3rd rung]

I was interested in the whole idea talking about comics because I am a big fan of comics but have never actually followed any of the classic major heroes and still don't. I really have a vague knowledge of both the DC and marvel universes but I do maintain a large collections of works and never have trouble finding things to read.
There are lots of authors that will put out a stand alone one book or a small series of a few trades. I rather enjoy a lot of stuff by Ed Brubacker's works like sleepers or criminals, both are great stories that you can read all the way through with no problems jumping into continuity.
I just feel like you can definantly enjoy comics and graphic novels with out having to follow the large classic stories

 

[wizard_joe88]

dude, I think my respect for you just got higher. Long live bob and Mario brothers movie!

 

[rddj623]

I would be very interested in seeing you direct a live action Mario movie. That would be awesome. I've watched some of your stuff you've participated in and it's pretty entertaining. Keep up the good work Bob.

 

[Zeraki]

Why DON'T we do a video on topic _____?

Well it's probably because it's hard to find recognition on YouTube. It's like playing the popularity lottery, and most people- me included- would rather not waste our time trying.

If I'm not mistaken Yahtzee started Zero Punctuation on YouTube, so you never know.

 

[Sprizmo]

I'm not sure I like this generalization of comic books by definitively stating that if you can't get into reading history laden superhero comics then the(entire)hobby isn't for you. Bob, I don't know how many different comics you've read but there are so many titles outside of the Marvel and immediate DC Universe that follow tight story lines from beginning to end over many years of publication; I'm talking Vertigo, Darkhorse, Oni Press, the noir heavy direction Image comics went in - independent classics like Cerebus and Bone, and stuff like Pekar and Robert Crumb.

I know many people who don't read straight superhero comics anymore (including myself)- preferring more and still consider themselves huge fans of the medium. My advice to people is to research critically acclaimed series, and to think outside the DC Marvel box - check out Alan Moore and Dave Sims and friggin' Mike Baron & Steve Rude's "Nexus" which is very unique twist on a space opera; Mignola's Hellboy... there's just a lot.

As far as longstanding franchises are concerned, its all about navigating the ebb and flow of quality in the writing. Discover who's writing style you dig and find material based on that writer rather than focus on the title so much.

That us just friendly advice.