So apparently Dracula Untold is the start of Universal's shared monster movie universe, and there will be something at the end to hint at the next film
Yeah they've been talking about this for a while
They literally said they want to make a monster avengers
I would slap my best friend for a proper Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a good cast, script and director.
And a Wolfman movie.
And a Frankenstein movie.
And a Mummy movie.
Just slappin' all up ins.
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The Universal Monsters do have a history of crossovers with Frankenstein Vs the Wolfman and House of Frankenstein. So on one level I kinda think it's neat. Buuuut I kinda doubt the execution will be all that stellar.
This trailer screams HEY WE'RE PIXAR, REMEMBER ALL THOSE GREAT THINGS WE DID BEFORE DISNEY STEPPED UP ITS CGI GAME AND WE KINDA MADE A FEW MISSTEPS YEAH WE'RE PIXAR!!! to me
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You know what kind of naval combat we need?
Some Roman Republic naval combat. I was reading up on that the other day, and goodness, I knew the Romans were hilarious assholes, but their naval strategy is insane.
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Some Roman Republic naval combat. I was reading up on that the other day, and goodness, I knew the Romans were hilarious assholes, but their naval strategy is insane.
Care to elaborate?
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StraightziHere we may reign secure, and in my choice,To reign is worth ambition though in HellRegistered Userregular
Some Roman Republic naval combat. I was reading up on that the other day, and goodness, I knew the Romans were hilarious assholes, but their naval strategy is insane.
Care to elaborate?
Yeah sure.
Okay, so the Romans were not very good at sailing. Ship to ship combat around this time was pretty much based around ramming the hell out of your opponent, and that requires a good deal of sailing skill. However, the Romans were great at infantry based conflicts, and they knew it, so they invented a couple of things to help them out.
The first was pretty basic. It was a long plank of wood you'd mount onto the prow of your ship, hinged and flipped up vertically and held up by ropes. On the end, it had a big metal spike that looked like a crow's beak. So they'd get their one successful ramming action, and drop the ropes on this sucker, at which point in dropped down and sunk into the deck of the other ship. This prevented the other ship from moving and allowed the Roman soldiers to give up this sailing bullshit and storm their deck.
Of course, it was also insanely top heavy, and would capsize ships, so they got to work on something else.
Their second ship to ship combat strategy was a ballista. But not just like, as a weapon to attack the enemy ship and keep moving. No, they shot extra long bolts with these, constructed from solid iron, the front end covered in hooks, and the back end with ropes attached to winches back on their ship. The bolt was long enough that their enemies would have difficulty reaching the rope with their weapons, and the Romans would just winch themselves right up next to the other ship and board it.
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AtomicTofuShe's a straight-up supervillain, yoRegistered Userregular
Some Roman Republic naval combat. I was reading up on that the other day, and goodness, I knew the Romans were hilarious assholes, but their naval strategy is insane.
Care to elaborate?
Yeah sure.
Okay, so the Romans were not very good at sailing. Ship to ship combat around this time was pretty much based around ramming the hell out of your opponent, and that requires a good deal of sailing skill. However, the Romans were great at infantry based conflicts, and they knew it, so they invented a couple of things to help them out.
The first was pretty basic. It was a long plank of wood you'd mount onto the prow of your ship, hinged and flipped up vertically and held up by ropes. On the end, it had a big metal spike that looked like a crow's beak. So they'd get their one successful ramming action, and drop the ropes on this sucker, at which point in dropped down and sunk into the deck of the other ship. This prevented the other ship from moving and allowed the Roman soldiers to give up this sailing bullshit and storm their deck.
Of course, it was also insanely top heavy, and would capsize ships, so they got to work on something else.
Their second ship to ship combat strategy was a ballista. But not just like, as a weapon to attack the enemy ship and keep moving. No, they shot extra long bolts with these, constructed from solid iron, the front end covered in hooks, and the back end with ropes attached to winches back on their ship. The bolt was long enough that their enemies would have difficulty reaching the rope with their weapons, and the Romans would just winch themselves right up next to the other ship and board it.
HAH that is badass. I knew about the spike planks for that sweet post-ram boarding action, but I had no idea they actually had winching, grapple-ballistas! Crazy fuckers.
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cena? i damn near sawed 'a!
in half!
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i can guarantee you that joke kills somewhere in our galaxy
Reading The Dissolve's review of Gone Girl, in preparation for seeing it tonight:
"A Nancy Grace-like figure played by Missi Pyle emphasizes this forcefully, to the point of inelegance."
What, uh... What way do you "elegantly" portray the presence of Nancy Grace and her ilk in the media?
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Reading The Dissolve's review of Gone Girl, in preparation for seeing it tonight:
"A Nancy Grace-like figure played by Missi Pyle emphasizes this forcefully, to the point of inelegance."
What, uh... What way do you "elegantly" portray the presence of Nancy Grace and her ilk in the media?
You put her in a sequined dress and make sure she is always carrying a flute of champagne.
I would slap my best friend for a proper Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a good cast, script and director.
And a Wolfman movie.
And a Frankenstein movie.
And a Mummy movie.
Just slappin' all up ins.
let me tell you about Abott and Costello Meet "X" movies
did he give it to 'em?
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would i be surprised if dmx was a wolfman? perhaps mildly.
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"I am Gill-man."
I would slap my best friend for a proper Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a good cast, script and director.
And a Wolfman movie.
And a Frankenstein movie.
And a Mummy movie.
Just slappin' all up ins.
While I am sure the movie will be fine
This trailer screams HEY WE'RE PIXAR, REMEMBER ALL THOSE GREAT THINGS WE DID BEFORE DISNEY STEPPED UP ITS CGI GAME AND WE KINDA MADE A FEW MISSTEPS YEAH WE'RE PIXAR!!! to me
Steam
....FUCK
Fucking hilarious
right
Now You've Seen Me
Steam
Some Roman Republic naval combat. I was reading up on that the other day, and goodness, I knew the Romans were hilarious assholes, but their naval strategy is insane.
Care to elaborate?
Yeah sure.
Okay, so the Romans were not very good at sailing. Ship to ship combat around this time was pretty much based around ramming the hell out of your opponent, and that requires a good deal of sailing skill. However, the Romans were great at infantry based conflicts, and they knew it, so they invented a couple of things to help them out.
The first was pretty basic. It was a long plank of wood you'd mount onto the prow of your ship, hinged and flipped up vertically and held up by ropes. On the end, it had a big metal spike that looked like a crow's beak. So they'd get their one successful ramming action, and drop the ropes on this sucker, at which point in dropped down and sunk into the deck of the other ship. This prevented the other ship from moving and allowed the Roman soldiers to give up this sailing bullshit and storm their deck.
Of course, it was also insanely top heavy, and would capsize ships, so they got to work on something else.
Their second ship to ship combat strategy was a ballista. But not just like, as a weapon to attack the enemy ship and keep moving. No, they shot extra long bolts with these, constructed from solid iron, the front end covered in hooks, and the back end with ropes attached to winches back on their ship. The bolt was long enough that their enemies would have difficulty reaching the rope with their weapons, and the Romans would just winch themselves right up next to the other ship and board it.
Steam
You will not get this from the Dracula Untold line of movies
With his three doves, Hustle, Loyalty and Respect
HAH that is badass. I knew about the spike planks for that sweet post-ram boarding action, but I had no idea they actually had winching, grapple-ballistas! Crazy fuckers.
in half!
Because yes I love it
Very funny, but verrrrrrry spoilery, if that's a thing you worry about
It's a big galaxy, granted.
But not that big.
"A Nancy Grace-like figure played by Missi Pyle emphasizes this forcefully, to the point of inelegance."
What, uh... What way do you "elegantly" portray the presence of Nancy Grace and her ilk in the media?
You put her in a sequined dress and make sure she is always carrying a flute of champagne.
That'd be nice.
For a day.
"BUT WAS THAT HOLE DUG BY HER HUSBAND?! Hi, I'm Shmancy Shmace, and there is a QUESTION that needs an ANSWER."
let me tell you about Abott and Costello Meet "X" movies
did he give it to 'em?
I ever tell y'all about the afternoon DMX spent at my hotel, barking at all the white people that entered?
One of the highest highlights of my life, by a wide margin.
I say that as a man who has experienced true love
what?
when I see you tonight and say "elaborate. NOW." this is what I am referring to
Further detail would only cheapen it.
"...And so THEN, a DIFFERENT white family walked by... and he barked at THEM!"