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DragonFox91 · Jul 6, 2025

We saw the new Jurassic World movie. There were some parts I really liked. It was fine for what it was.
I really, really like the first 5. The past 2, not as much. I think I'm starting to join the 'just end the franchise' camp

angelsaroundme · Jul 10, 2025

I posted in the other thread about liking the Superman For All Seasons comic. I had some hope the new movie would give me similar warm vibes. Because the trailers with the dog, Lois, etc. made it seem that way.

For starters, they decided to make Krypto a rough dog so the scenes generally don't come across as sweet. When asked why he brought the dog to a fight, Superman says, "So he wouldn't kill my parents' cows." He's also now Supergirl's dog, not Superman's. Superman's biological parents are turned into villains. Most of the movie is Superman getting beat up, made to look stupid, or people questioning his intentions. While Lois isn't always nice to Superman, they do have a few kissing scenes and seem to be in love at the end. The Lois stuff is at least decent but everything else... they say he's the strongest metahuman at the beginning and then you just see him pulverized repeatedly. They made Superman barely the hero of his own movie.

.Mikha'el. · Jul 12, 2025

I am watching Wimbledon Ladies' Singles final. Turns out to have been first 6-0, 6-0 final in a grand slam since 1988. So competitive and thrilling to watch.

angelsaroundme · Jul 18, 2025

Confucius

This movie doesn't dive into his teachings much. It's more focused on the chaotic world of ancient China that he lived in. A time of almost constant war when everyone was vying for power and controlled the commoners with fear. Confucius was controversial for believing society worked better when rulers set a moral example and the people were taught benevolence (more or less what we'd call brotherly love). He gets involved in a few battles and had a difficult life since he challenged the elites. Confucius and Jesus come from very different cultures yet both advocated for compassion.

DragonFox91 · Jul 18, 2025

angelsaroundme said:
Confucius

This movie doesn't dive into his teachings much. It's more focused on the chaotic world of ancient China that he lived in. A time of almost constant war when everyone was vying for power and controlled the commoners with fear. Confucius was controversial for believing society worked better when rulers set a moral example and the people were taught benevolence (more or less what we'd call brotherly love). He gets involved in a few battles and had a difficult life since he challenged the elites. Confucius and Jesus come from very different cultures yet both advocated for compassion.

That sounds like a movie I'd like.

The past few years we've been discussing the control the Romans had over the Jews when Jesus entered the world. It's been new teaching to me. It is like Confucius in that regard, he comes to a people needing rescue.

angelsaroundme · Jul 18, 2025

DragonFox91 said:
That sounds like a movie I'd like.

The past few years we've been discussing the control the Romans had over the Jews when Jesus entered the world. It's been new teaching to me. It is like Confucius in that regard, he comes to a people needing rescue.

It's a pretty interesting movie because it's way back when China was still burying slaves with the elites. Confucius' teachings eventually helped end that practice.

The Romans could be very cruel with mass executions and harsh labor. I've read a little about how many times Jews rebelled because of it. Jesus has done a lot for people both with saving their souls and His influence bringing out our better nature with each other.

.Mikha'el. · Jul 19, 2025

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angelsaroundme · Jul 23, 2025

Monk Season 4

This is the first full season with Natalie. She is really refreshing. Natalie's consistent kindness is what someone like Monk needs and balances the comedy.

DragonFox91 · Jul 23, 2025

angelsaroundme said:
Monk Season 4

This is the first full season with Natalie. She is really refreshing. Natalie's consistent kindness is what someone like Monk needs and balances the comedy.

I'm about 3/4 done w/ Season 4. This is just a really well-done show overall. There's no bad episodes, they are all very good. I think swapping in for Natalie was nice just b/c it brought in some change, it kept it fresh

angelsaroundme · Jul 23, 2025

DragonFox91 said:
I'm about 3/4 done w/ Season 4. This is just a really well-done show overall. There's no bad episodes, they are all very good. I think swapping in for Natalie was nice just b/c it brought in some change, it kept it fresh

That's funny we're almost at the same spot in the show. Monk is pretty consistent. Season 4 had some standouts like the one where Jason Alexander is a competing detective, the one with young Monk flashbacks showing his first case, Monk getting amnesia, and the one where he goes to jury duty. Plus, the Halloween and Christmas episodes. Glad you are enjoying the show.

DragonFox91 · Jul 23, 2025

angelsaroundme said:
That's funny we're almost at the same spot in the show. Monk is pretty consistent. Season 4 had some standouts like the one where Jason Alexander is a competing detective, the one with young Monk flashbacks showing his first case, Monk getting amnesia, and the one where he goes to jury duty. Plus, the Halloween and Christmas episodes. Glad you are enjoying the show.

Of those I've yet to see the amnesia & jury duty one. The amnesia episode is next.

Of those I've seen they are all good. The one where they're at the winery sticks out to me too of this season.

angelsaroundme · Jul 23, 2025

DragonFox91 said:
Of those I've yet to see the amnesia & jury duty one. The amnesia episode is next.

Of those I've seen they are all good. The one where they're at the winery sticks out to me too of this season.

The winery episode was pretty memorable. How he went there every year to remember his wife, Trudy. There are definitely some sweet moments in the show.

.Mikha'el. · Jul 26, 2025

I am watching a sermon online. Shabbat Shalom to you all.

DragonFox91 · Jul 27, 2025

We watched the Jungle Cruise movie w/ the Rock in it. I thought it was 'too modern', I didn't like it at all. But I liked some of the humor.

We watched Sky High. I've seen the movie a few times. Every time I see it I lose interest half way b/c the hero is wondering why he's not getting his parents' powers, & then he gets his parents powers halfway thru the movie, so I just lose interest then b/c it's like the problem is resolved, & he should get his own separate powers. I think the teachers are funny, the Bus Driver & Coach Boomer. The 'hero or side-kick' scene is great.

We watched the new Fantastic 4 movie. It was fine for what it was. It's great seeing Galactus on the big screen, it seemed to follow the comics, & wasn't as woke as it could've been, but felt off, Galactus wanting the baby

angelsaroundme · Jul 30, 2025

I re-watched Superman 1978.

Jor-El's speech is basically John 3:16. This is the most Christian secular super hero movie. It has one or two small flaws but I loved it. It's full of wonder. I love how it develops Kal-El's story. Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder are perfect as Superman and Lois. Their romance is sweet. The flight scene is iconic. I forgot how different this Lex Luthor is. He's an irritable criminal living underground (which feels like a Satan reference) and not an already successful rich guy. I like how he deals with Superman because he's an obstacle and not because he's obsessed with aliens. This feels like an origin for Lex which a lot of Superman stories lack.

.Mikha'el. · Jul 30, 2025

Destination X UK.

DragonFox91 · Jul 30, 2025

angelsaroundme said:
I re-watched Superman 1978.

Jor-El's speech is basically John 3:16. This is the most Christian secular super hero movie. It has one or two small flaws but I loved it. It's full of wonder. I love how it develops Kal-El's story. Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder are perfect as Superman and Lois. Their romance is sweet. The flight scene is iconic. I forgot how different this Lex Luthor is. He's an irritable criminal living underground (which feels like a Satan reference) and not an already successful rich guy. I like how he deals with Superman because he's an obstacle and not because he's obsessed with aliens. This feels like an origin for Lex which a lot of Superman stories lack.

I still got to watch that someday. It's one of the kinds of movies 'everyone's seen so we're not gonna watch it' kind of thing.

That's a great clip! I listened to it. There were a lot more Bible references in movies back in the day.

angelsaroundme · Jul 30, 2025

DragonFox91 said:
I still got to watch that someday. It's one of the kinds of movies 'everyone's seen so we're not gonna watch it' kind of thing.

That's a great clip! I listened to it. There were a lot more Bible references in movies back in the day.

That's understandable. Sometimes the originals aren't the best like most would probably call Nolan's Batman better than earlier versions. But I think Richard Donner's Superman is still the best in the ways that matter most.

Like you said, there were more Biblical references back then. In the past American culture more often embraced Christianity, optimism, and sincerity which are key things for Superman.

angelsaroundme · Aug 1, 2025

Fantastic Four being set in the 60s with the retro-futuristic aesthetic proved to be a great choice. A lot of really cool visuals. It has some issues but overall is solid. It helps that it feels distinct compared to other super hero movies and focuses on a family.

.Mikha'el. · Aug 4, 2025

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