Posts by Roger Martin3

When you first mention an infusion—what's the very first thing that comes to mind? Are we talking about basic saline? Maybe some Ringer's solution or glucose? Or perhaps you're thinking more along the lines of specialized parenteral nutrition formulas?

Yet another fairy tale adaptation hitting screens this year🎉
The trailer looks quite promising—and since it’s a French production, there’s a decent chance it might actually turn out well.

Chris Howard3 said:Thanks for getting back to me—I actually called my OB-GYN and explained the whole situation, and she wants me to come in this Friday for an exam. I am honestly quite worried about all these medications and the idea of being put under—especially since I've been on Citalopram for anxiety for a year now. Though, for the last three months, I’ve only been taking 0.5 mg every third day, so I really don't even know if that could harm the baby.

I completely understand why you're feeling anxious—it's a lot to process—but please try to stay calm until Friday arrives.
It is vital to get that exam done so the pregnancy can be dated as accurately as possible; once that happens, your doctor will be able to provide much more concrete information and guidance.
Best of luck!

Joseph Clark37 said:I don't have specific examples on hand right now, but I frequently run into those overly edited trailers that promise something completely different from the actual product you end up watching. Does that sound familiar? That perfectly polished imagery featuring a smiling young mother—it’s basically every detergent commercial out there. There's no need to make a massive deal out of it; it's just a common occurrence in modern marketing, which unfortunately extends to the film industry too.

Beyond that, and partly because of spoilers, I've stopped watching trailers altogether. A pleasant surprise feels even better when I stumble upon a great movie or series unexpectedly.

Blasphemy 🙂

Take that back! 🙂

I truly didn't mean that as a slight against the late, great actor—heaven rest his soul. What I meant to convey was simply that I wasn't expecting such a masterful performance, but rather just something minimally convincing 😁

Kevin Ward3 said:Case 39 spoiler

SPOILERS
The trailer makes it look like demons are hunting this little girl, but turns out she’s actually the demon and the main villain.
After watching the movie, I honestly wasn't sure if I watched the right trailer or if I was just tripping.😁

As for me, it felt like a classic plot twist—I didn't feel like the trailer was trying to mislead us 😁

Inace nelos horror (though the ending was perhaps a bit much)—that little girl in the film has such an incredibly creepy face; she was absolutely perfect for the role.

Chris Howard3 said:Please forgive me if this topic already exists somewhere—I simply couldn't find it. My situation is as follows: I was supposed to start my period ten days ago, but I haven't yet—and I just took a test that shows I am pregnant. Furthermore, back on January 2nd, I underwent surgery under general anesthesia to have some dental work done. Then, just five days ago, I had dental X-rays. Does anyone know how dangerous this might be for the baby? If you have any advice at all, I would truly appreciate it.
thanks

You really should contact an OB-GYN as soon as possible. They can date the pregnancy and, based on that—along with the specific medications used during your procedure and the exact amount of radiation exposure from those X-rays—they will be able to give you much more informed advice.

Megan Morales10 said:Bad acting? How else are they supposed to tackle roles like these? Like Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight?

Absolutely not. I just want the performance to be believable ☕

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Megan Morales10 said:Are you saying Changeling was a total disaster for you? That film carries a much deeper message, and based on your take, it’s clear you completely missed the point.

It seems you didn't quite catch my point—I'm sorry, I must have been a bit unclear!
If you had been paying closer attention to the video, you would have seen that my critique is actually focused on the direction and the acting—not the message the movie was trying to convey. To me, the film was a complete disappointment—it was a great idea that was just poorly executed. And hey, that’s just my take—which I am certainly entitled to.

For now, these are the ones coming to mind:

Hancock: It was a landslide—absolute chaos. 🙄

Changeling: It had all the hallmarks of being the ultimate drama—Eastwood directing, with Angelina Jolie playing the mother; yet in the trailers, the focus is entirely on Angelina's distraught expression, making it look like she’s lost her child... In reality, the film ended up being a complete failure, both in terms of direction and acting....

Nicholas Watson said:I mean, I honestly doubt they’d even try casting anyone else if he’s already decided to step back into the role, but I can't help but wonder about it, especially since J.D. has basically become Burton's ultimate muse over the years anyway.

That’s true—he’s basically Burton's go-to person; he just sticks him in everything 😁. Look, Depp is great—not that I'm complaining—but as Bubimir, it just doesn't feel right to me. I can't quite put my finger on why.🤷

Honestly, does an actor's age even matter? Let's not be ageist here—it’s really not a thing.😁

And let me just say—Keaton is easily one of the most underrated actors out there... It's a total injustice.
To me, he is Bubimir—I simply cannot imagine anyone else stepping into that role.

Drew Sanchez82 said:I haven't seen Dark Shadows yet, but I assume it's decent goth dark fantasy.

I honestly doubt there's enough meat on the bone for a sequel. I don't know much about his "universe" or if one even exists, but looking at his animated stuff, you could probably dream something up.
Maybe we'll get some flashbacks as part of the movie—showing what Bubimir was like when he was alive and how he turned into that bio-exorcist type.

I haven't dug into his full character bio yet, but he seems like a super interesting character— Beetlejuice (Character)

Wait, what, are you saying you can tell just by reading tarot cards or looking into a crystal ball?

The fact that the same crew is working on this as the original gives it a solid foundation so it doesn't flop. That's a huge difference compared to if some random crew with zero connection to this "world" took over the project.

To be clear, Tim Burton is directing this sequel, not writing it. That job went to Seth Grahame-Smith. I haven't seen Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, but I hear it's alright.

Back in the 90s, Burton wasn't really feeling a Bubimir sequel, which kind of killed the idea early on, but things have changed now that projects are being taken more seriously. Just the fact that he brought Michael Keaton back is enough, and soon we'll have Winona Ryder too.

Based on his other films, it's pretty clear he isn't chasing those massive blockbuster profits, so I highly doubt he's doing this just because he's low on cash.

There’s definitely some truth to that, though.

The whole thing doesn't sound half bad to me; I suppose I'll remain cautiously optimistic—we shall see. 😁

quietbison86 said:Alright, fine, I totally misread the prompt. My bad. 😁
So, the Black Raspberry Criterion and those trash "actors" are out of the running. 😉

Give her all five points—there is absolutely no need to apologize! 🙂

We are here to critique actual actors, not some Hollywood byproduct.

Rachel Ortiz33 said:Planet of the Apes and Dark Shadows were honestly such terrible movies

Super creative, you say? And the last original script Burton actually wrote, hmm... I don't think so
Think about the characters in Corpse Bride, or the story for Edward Scissorhands...

I dig Burton, but he's been out of his game for a while and he's definitely starting to repeat himself

It doesn't necessarily mean a great script has to fly out of his head every single time.
Actually, Planet of the Apes was quite an atypical film for him—it showed he can direct things other than stories about outcasts, dead people, and so on.
Everyone slips up occasionally in a string of good works; it's unrealistic to expect every single piece to be a masterpiece. Besides, there have been much bigger failures than Burton's (for instance—I will never forgive Eastwood for that mess with Angelina Jolie).

Rachel Ortiz33 said:Bubimir's got nothing left to work with here. It's tough to top the first one, especially since Burton's been hitting some misses lately—I mean, *Dark Shadows* wasn't even close to being as good as *Planet of the Apes*, which says a lot...

Hopefully they aren't just recycling that *Beetlejuice goes to Hawaii* script that was supposed to happen back in the mid-90s...

Personally, I found Gremlins and Dark Shadows to be alright—certainly nothing spectacular, I'll admit that—but overall, I actually enjoyed them.

Drew Sanchez82 said:Unlike a bunch of other classics that tried to mess up their legacy with sequels, we've got the same director here, and he’s basically the master of this genre anyway.

If you read the intro post a bit closer, you'll see they aren't using that failed script. They're working on a brand new one by Seth Smith 🙄 who is also handling the screenplay for the Gremlins remake.

I honestly fear that Rachel Ortiz33’s skepticism might actually be justified—it’s a tough pill to swallow, really. Beetlejuice feels like such a complete, perfectly rounded cinematic experience—it doesn't exactly leave much room for the story to grow naturally. My worry—and perhaps a bit of my own pessimism showing through—is that the whole thing might just end up being a repetitive loop of everything we've already seen. 🤷
Well, we shall just have to wait and see. 😁
Perhaps they should have considered making it animated—honestly, Corpse Bride would never have become the masterpiece it is today if it hadn't been an animated film.

quietbison86 said:Wait, why hasn't anyone even mentioned Paris Hilton yet? Is she just totally excluded from the conversation because people don't view her as an "actress" despite everything she brings to the table? 🤣

As Paul Anderson7 suggests—and I find myself inclined to agree—we are dealing with actors who are vastly overrated, wildly overpriced, and occasionally, quite frankly, undeserving of an Oscar. I have no idea who this "Hiltonica" person is supposed to be, but I can assure you, she is certainly not an actress.

I feel compelled to touch upon Gwyneth Paltrow—honestly, I just can't wrap my head around it. It will never, ever make sense to me why she was awarded an Oscar for *Shakespeare in Love*. In my estimation, she had one truly standout performance in *Sliding Doors*, and that’s really where it ends. She strikes me as a fairly mediocre actress, all things considered.

I’ve always been a bit of a skeptic when it comes to sequels—mostly because, more often than not, they just end up being pale imitations of the original, clearly designed just to squeeze a few more dollars out of the box office.
But then again, we’re talking about Burton—who, if you ask me, absolutely nailed it with Batman Returns, perhaps even surpassing the first Batman entirely. When Burton is at the helm, anything feels possible.😍

I just really hope the original cast and crew actually get together for this—rather than some group of wannabe actors and a director trying too hard to capture lightning in a bottle.

Patrick Martin said:They really ought to film some mindless, low-budget commercial where she—you know—lashes out and rides horses in a gladiator chariot
set against a backdrop of wild waves made of golden Hollywood coins,
with her striking that signature pose of hers in those impossibly high heels
where she just looks absolutely, unapologetically unhinged...😵

(I’m done, peace)

🤣
You really don't like her, do you? 🤣
The part about the heels, though—that actually killed me...

Patrick Martin said:I’ve been following her—more or less—since Pearl Harbor
and ever since then, she just hasn't been able to shake that certain... let's call it a pornographic expression from her face 🤷,

🤣🤣🤣
She is a mediocre actress—frankly, her performances are quite dull—who somehow managed to get labeled as "hot" once, and she has basically been leaning on that specific look ever since just to keep her career afloat.

Sitting atop a throne of unearned hype and massive paychecks is none other than Angelina Jolie.
What can one even say about her acting?🙄

It seems to me that she approaches every single role with the exact same facial expression—ranging from those mindless action flicks like Tomb Raider to the supposed "serious" character pieces like Girl, Interrupted or Changeling. The woman simply lacks the ability to truly transform 🤷. Though, heaven knows she tries—poor thing. In Changeling (which, by the way, was an absolute disaster—a total failure in both acting and directing)—I actually felt a bit of sympathy because you could see the effort, but let’s be honest: she just doesn't have that special spark of talent.

In Girl, Interrupted, she managed to steal the spotlight from Winona Ryder only because it was her first real serious role and she was still relatively unknown; now, she's just become tedious and exhausting with this subpar acting ☕

Nicole Barrett76 said:If you take four Advil on that specific day when the pain hits, you could potentially face some side effects right then and there.

Now, I am certainly not claiming that something terrible will definitely happen to you—heaven forbid that should ever be the case!

For instance, when my head starts throbbing and my right eye begins to ache—and look, I know a headache isn't quite the same thing as menstrual cramps—I just reach for some Excedrin. That particular type of pain is completely debilitating, so please believe me when I say I truly understand what it feels like when the agony becomes unbearable. Besides popping an Excedrin, there isn't much else I can do; all I really want to do is retreat into a pitch-black room and just recover. The room doesn't even have to be silent, it just needs to be dark.

And don't think for a second that I'm indifferent about taking Excedrin, but sometimes, what choice do you really have? Because of that, I know exactly how patronizing it sounds when someone tries to "lecture" you about using pain medication.

Ibuprofen can raise your blood pressure and impact your stomach lining, kidneys, heart...
But most of those side effects are more or less tied to long-term use at high dosages. Still, I'm glad you brought this up—we shouldn't let anyone walk around thinking these things are just candy.