Buzzetta Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, comics4all said: HP is really cool, you should give it a chance. I resisted it, thought it was just for kids, but it is well written & has great actors: Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, etc The books are even better! My sister in law turned me on to it! It’s more a matter of investment of time than snobbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Buzzetta said: It’s more a matter of investment of time than snobbery. It's worth the time! Maybe if you have some down time over thanksgiving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantastic_four Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: 18 minutes ago, comics4all said: HP is really cool, you should give it a chance. I resisted it, thought it was just for kids, but it is well written & has great actors: Alan Rickman, Gary Oldman, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, etc The books are even better! My sister in law turned me on to it! It’s more a matter of investment of time than snobbery. Same here. I generally enjoyed them, but not tremendously as they're definitely geared towards kids. I saw the first five or six because my ex was a middle school librarian so I watched them with her, but after we broke up I wasn't compelled enough to watch the last two or three, and I haven't seen the two other recent Rowling films based upon the same universe. I liked them enough to look forward to them if my 4-year olds want to see them in a few years. Edited November 5, 2019 by fantastic_four Comics4All 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: It’s more a matter of investment of time than snobbery. The first couple of films are kind of a snooze-fest (as far as re-watch-ability goes). I only ever read the 1st book when I was in middle school. The back half of the movie franchise is great IMO. I always put them on TV in the background if I catch them on the guide. Comics4All 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, fantastic_four said: Same here. I generally enjoyed them, but not tremendously as they're definitely geared towards kids. I saw the first five or six because my ex was a middle school librarian so I watched them with her, but after we broke up I wasn't compelled enough to watch the last two or three, and I haven't seen the two other recent Rowling films based upon the same universe. I liked them enough to look forward to them if my 4-year olds want to see them in a few years. Cool! You should watch the last 3! They are really good! Def watch them with your kids when they are older! Fantastic beasts I didn't like very much ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: The first couple of films are kind of a snooze-fest (as far as re-watch-ability goes). I only ever read the 1st book when I was in middle school. The back half of the movie franchise is great IMO. I always put them on TV in the background if I catch them on the guide. When they do the HP marathons on TV, My family & I always have it on the background even if none of us are watching ! But at least one of us will always plop down for a few minutes & watch a bit & then go back to doing something else! Yeah the back half is better, but I do really enjoy CoS & PoA.. Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, comics4all said: When they do the HP marathons on TV, My family & I always have it on the background even if none of us are watching ! But at least one of us will always plop down for a few minutes & watch a bit & then go back to doing something else! Yeah the back half is better, but I do really enjoy CoS & PoA.. I've never watched one episode. 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comics4All Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Hollywood1892 said: I've never watched one episode. They are good, give them a chance. The first ones are a little slow because the kids are only 11 @ the beginning of the first film, but the action & drama ramps up pretty quickly! Alan Rickman's character: Severus Snape is worth the price of admission alone! Edited November 5, 2019 by comics4all Hollywood1892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 37 minutes ago, Hollywood1892 said: So you just finished it? "I try to get along with you!" -attempts personal attack- Not an intelligent manor to go about things on a public forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 I’m in a meeting this morning where the person across from me is blatantly reading the newspaper. (Yeah really - print media - wtf) I should start watching the HP movies now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sneeze Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Buzzetta said: I’m in a meeting this morning where the person across from me is blatantly reading the newspaper. (Yeah really - print media - wtf) I should start watching the HP movies now. Read the books, they are far superior. Comics4All 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr Sneeze said: Read the books, they are far superior. If I’m going to pick between the two I will take the movies on this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I would say that the books are geared towards children much more than the films are. Kinda how you have to 'be into comics' to enjoy them - I think you have to 'be into children's fairy tales' to enjoy the HP books. Again - only having read one - but I stopped at the 2nd one because it wasn't 'mature' enough for me. I could be wrong, though, because I also think the first 2 films are quite family-oriented and the latter ones have some darker imagery/themes. Could be a reflection of the books getting more serious as well. Wait, isn't this a Star Wars thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwomancomics Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: Wait, isn't this a Star Wars thread? It’s my fault, I started it with the HP reference Comics4All 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sneeze Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, Buzzetta said: If I’m going to pick between the two I will take the movies on this one... Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Mr Sneeze said: Fair enough. I really do read enough in regards to work. I don’t mind the bee-essing of the boards - but to sit down and “read” anything currently feels like a chore rather than enjoyment as of late. I am not even reading any comics as of late for similar reasons. Mr Sneeze 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Catwomancomics said: It’s my fault, I started it with the HP reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood1892 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 48 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: "I try to get along with you!" -attempts personal attack- Not an intelligent manor to go about things on a public forum. Stop being so thin skinned 1950's war comics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Hollywood1892 said: Stop being so thin skinned Be a man of your word instead of an antagonist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Hollywood1892 said: I love Star Wars.... Stop pretending your antagonized you're* One does not have to be antagonized for another to be an antagonist. Just because I don't take the bait doesn't mean that I cannot see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
