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trinityvixenWithout a doubt, our 2012 May Movie is going to be The Avengers. (Warning: following that link to the IMDB, of all places, may potentially spoil you for...something. The internet is still debating what it might mean. If you care, you can read this post to find out what the spoiler even is, since I assume most of you wouldn't know you were spoiled even if you saw it. If you prefer to stay unspoiled, by all means, go to the IMDB and ignore that last link. Also, this is where you shout "NEEEEEEEEERDS" at people on the internet. Just saying.) In preparation for that most momentous event, about which I am already unduly excited and they haven't even finished primary filming for the movie, I have had an idea. I want to do a possibly monthly movie watching series leading up to The Avengers with screenings of each Avenger's title film. (Or, in the case of Iron Man, films.) I'm posting this to gauge interest. The best way to do that? POLL! It is an extremely short poll, not to worry.
Would you be interested in screening Marvel movies in anticipation of The Avengers?
1) With you? HELL TO THE YES.
2) It may be uncomfortable sitting next to you during Thor, but otherwise yes!
3) I may be in for one or two of the movies.
4) I don't think this is my cup of tea.
The order in which we watch the movies will follow, roughly, the in-universe timeline of the movies. That means we'd watch Captain America first, then Iron Man, then The Incredible Hulk, then Iron Man 2, and then Thor. There are some who could make the case that Thor happens concurrently with Iron Man 2 (Agent Coulson leaves that movie midway through to show up in a clip after the credits that itself takes places midway through Thor). There is also no absolutely certain way to place to The Incredible Hulk except that it has to take place after Iron Man but before The Avengers as its only connection to movie-universe continuity is Tony Stark's cameo in the credits, where he is pitching General Ross on the Avengers initiative, which would suggest it took place after Iron Man 2, when Tony is more on board with that, but he's known about it since the post-credits scene in Iron Man. Regardless, I am making the executive decision here to use the movie release schedule to call this thing, and since The Incredible Hulk came out between the Iron Man movies, we'll say that the post-credit scene is a post-Iron Man, pre-Iron Man 2 event, thus putting The Incredible Hulk between them in the roster. Plus, it means we don't spend four hours in a row with Tony Stark. (You want to pace yourself where exposure to exteme assholishness is concerned.) What say you, friends? Are you with me?
Would you be interested in screening Marvel movies in anticipation of The Avengers?
1) With you? HELL TO THE YES.
2) It may be uncomfortable sitting next to you during Thor, but otherwise yes!
3) I may be in for one or two of the movies.
4) I don't think this is my cup of tea.
The order in which we watch the movies will follow, roughly, the in-universe timeline of the movies. That means we'd watch Captain America first, then Iron Man, then The Incredible Hulk, then Iron Man 2, and then Thor. There are some who could make the case that Thor happens concurrently with Iron Man 2 (Agent Coulson leaves that movie midway through to show up in a clip after the credits that itself takes places midway through Thor). There is also no absolutely certain way to place to The Incredible Hulk except that it has to take place after Iron Man but before The Avengers as its only connection to movie-universe continuity is Tony Stark's cameo in the credits, where he is pitching General Ross on the Avengers initiative, which would suggest it took place after Iron Man 2, when Tony is more on board with that, but he's known about it since the post-credits scene in Iron Man. Regardless, I am making the executive decision here to use the movie release schedule to call this thing, and since The Incredible Hulk came out between the Iron Man movies, we'll say that the post-credit scene is a post-Iron Man, pre-Iron Man 2 event, thus putting The Incredible Hulk between them in the roster. Plus, it means we don't spend four hours in a row with Tony Stark. (You want to pace yourself where exposure to exteme assholishness is concerned.) What say you, friends? Are you with me?
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Date: 2011-08-31 05:07 pm (UTC)I am crossing my fingers that this is the first May Movie I will actually make it to. I don't have any travel plans in May yet...
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Date: 2011-08-31 06:21 pm (UTC)Thor (and Thor, actually) is undeniably charming, if a little rushed at times. Totally worth your time.
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Date: 2011-08-31 06:35 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-08-31 05:08 pm (UTC)Plus, you have thought about this way too much.
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Date: 2011-08-31 06:22 pm (UTC)Kidding. You're totally right.
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Date: 2011-08-31 05:54 pm (UTC)*clears throat*
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!
...what?
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Date: 2011-08-31 06:25 pm (UTC)But it's good to know you'd be interested :)
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Date: 2011-08-31 06:52 pm (UTC)I neither squealed nor giggled. I was content to chuckle knowingly and self-importantly.
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Date: 2011-08-31 06:30 pm (UTC)Also, I'll be there for the explosions, not the crackers & snacks.
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Date: 2011-08-31 07:46 pm (UTC)...but OH MY GOD I just realized I have to take my USMLE the same week/end as the May Movie! This is going to make planning for it very complicated. Are you willing to see it late-night if necessary? :)
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Date: 2011-09-01 03:57 am (UTC)First one is *Terrible* though
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Date: 2011-09-01 04:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-09-01 12:43 am (UTC)Also, I thought Thor was a lot of fun, man boobs and everything.
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Date: 2011-09-01 04:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-09-01 02:44 am (UTC)I imagine you've seen this short film with Agent Coulson already?
http://blastr.com/2011/08/see-the-full-version-of-m.php
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Date: 2011-09-01 04:35 am (UTC)We could do a Skype party like you do with TOS movies!
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Date: 2011-09-01 03:56 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-09-01 04:37 am (UTC)I was talking with a new guy in our lab today about his time in Australia. Made me miss you and everyone else. I swear, if I get into vet school this year, I'm going to have to reward myself with a trip back.
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Date: 2011-09-01 05:44 am (UTC)Though I suggest if we go to laser tag again, you wear slightly more sensible footwear ;)
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Date: 2011-09-13 04:22 am (UTC)I think we need to watch Thor TWICE.
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Date: 2011-09-13 05:10 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-10-08 03:35 pm (UTC)I finally saw Thor on DVD last night with Rob and BSD. We all agree this would have better served in theaters - the small screen diminished the scenery porn and battle scenes. Costumes were gorgeous.
The actor who played Thor does have a very cute smile, and I like how his color saturation was heightened to make him stand out.
Natalie Portman was horrible. I kept thinking, her role should have been played by you!
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Date: 2011-10-10 04:40 pm (UTC)