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Emily Myers32 said:Seriously, give me a break.

The thing is—Revenge of the Sith and the first two Original Trilogy films are just stronger than the entire Marvel lineup, regardless of how the rest of that series turned out... well, however it did.

Look, Marvel has given us a handful of really great movies. But they weren't all hits either (personally, I think Black Panther is even sillier than The Last Jedi, if we're being honest, and I haven't even watched Captain Marvel yet—though both seem to suffer from the same issues as the new Star Wars).
They’re fun, they're well-made and all that, but to me personally, they feel very... simplistic.
I mean, you can debate Star Wars forever—it’s more complex, it has soul.

But getting back to the point: yeah, Avengers 1 and 3 were fantastic, I'll give you that. 2 and 4? They were okay, especially Endgame.
The Star Wars sequels had a massive hurdle because they had to build on an existing mythos—something that isn't just a movie, but a cultural phenomenon. And they completely blew it.

I was specifically talking about the Star Wars sequels here, not the older Star Wars films. My whole point is how far Star Wars has fallen with this trilogy when you compare it to the Avengers saga. Honestly, some of you Star Wars fanatics need a bucket of cold water to wake you up—and that cold water is the incredible Avengers movies;

YOU AREN'T NUMBER 1 ANYMORE. Whether you like it or not, the Avengers and Marvel essentially carried Star Wars (the sequels) on their backs.

Maybe if you hadn't spent so much time bashing George Lucas, we’d actually have something interesting to discuss on this thread. Just admit defeat. This is what happens to Star Wars if they keep making new movies under Disney's thumb: the franchise becomes a total joke without any substance. In fact, with these three films, they've already crossed that line.

There are already as many Marvel fans as there are Star Wars fans, if not more. Actually, plenty of Star Wars fans have migrated over to Marvel (the Avengers saga) almost by accident—people simply recognize what a REAL MOVIE looks like.

The first two Original Trilogy films and Revenge of the Sith are movies I truly respect—they're among my favorites ever—but they can't fix the reality of where Star Wars is today: it's sinking, and it's going to keep sinking. George Lucas isn't coming back, and without George Lucas, there is no Star Wars. Anyone who doesn't see that is living in a dream world.

The Avengers movies are, as I said, better in every single aspect that makes a movie a good movie compared to the Star Wars sequels. Literally everything.

So, feel free to keep clinging to the old glory days of Star Wars, but again, that's not the topic here. The topic is how low Star Wars has plummeted with this trilogy. You only realize the scale of the failure when you hold it up against the massive success of the Avengers saga; that's when you see just how much of a disaster the Star Wars sequels really are.

No offense.

And I'll say it again: two Guardians of the Galaxy movies are better than the new Star Wars trilogy, let alone the Avengers. Comparing the Avengers to the new Star Wars is ridiculous—literally laughable. But I had to say it so you'd realize exactly how much of a mess the Star Wars sequels are when held up against the Avengers (the defining phenomenon of a new era, which history will prove).

wearybear82 said:Kudos to whoever thought to start a dedicated thread for the two greatest sagas of all time. It makes total sense to draw parallels between the Avengers saga and modern-day Star Wars—honestly, I feel lucky I got to experience these films during their absolute prime. It’ll be fascinating to see how people look back on the Avengers saga twenty years from now...
Anyway, I haven't become immune to the hype either. There's no doubt the Avengers saga defined a decade of cinema; they turned what used to be "third-rate franchises" into a gold standard for quality. Nowadays, when people head to the theater, the first thing they check is whether there's a Marvel movie playing. They just have everything you need for a great film—soul, structure, charisma, and a solid story.
Even though everyone expected the quality to dip over time, it actually went the opposite way—Marvel's audience just kept growing. I mean, damn, a Marvel movie is the reason I find myself following dozens of different characters just to catch a 30-second post-credits scene, or that feeling of pure anticipation while waiting for a trailer or even just a title announcement—it's wild.
It's hardly surprising then that they've been such massive hits with critics, audiences, and at the box office alike...

That's my take on it. 👍

A high-quality and RATIONAL post, Viv.

Paul Thomas46 Asks:
Look, I'll admit it—the Avengers movies are generally better than the Star Wars sequels. That being said, I do have some pretty significant issues with how pathetic Endgame turned out to be.

But.

At any given moment, in any corner of the universe—honestly, across the entire Star Wars franchise—it remains untouchable.
Look, I get it—those Marvel movies are visually stunning and all that, but if we're being honest, Star Wars just hits different. In my book, Star Wars stands head and shoulders above the rest. It’s honestly in a league of its own.

"Exactly," and honestly, both this poll and the current state of the film industry back that up. Please, just take a step back and look at how things actually stand right now—no offense intended, but the Avengers are essentially the cinematic Godfather for all this modern Star Wars nonsense (with the exception of Revenge of the Sith).

Star Wars will always hold its ground as one of the greatest phenomena ever—but honestly, that’s only thanks to George Lucas and the original trilogy. Let’s be real about where things stand today: Marvel, especially the Avengers, is absolutely crushing the new Star Wars trilogy in every single cinematic metric. Literally every one.

Cheers!

P. S. Honestly, both Guardians of the Galaxy movies are leagues better than any Star Wars sequel—let alone the Avengers. Man, come back to reality for a second.

Look, as far as the Avengers go, I just think the Star Wars sequels are second-rate movies—and if that rubs you the wrong way because you’re still living in George Lucas's glory days, well, that’s not my problem (and it's certainly not his).

cosmiclynx57 said:The Avengers are basically eating two new Star Wars movies for breakfast (haven't seen the third one yet). There isn't much to say—they are just better, more fun movies.

Even though I don't think the first two from the new Star Wars trilogy are bad, the Avengers films are simply higher quality.

I honestly can't wrap my head around how this soulless Star Wars sequel trash could even be compared to the Avengers saga, but I felt compelled to make this comparison just so people finally get it.

Full disclosure here: I almost jumped out of my theater seat ten times while watching Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame—I literally bounced out of my chair.

The music, those scenes... man, it’s... it’s right up there with the great classics that actually had soul, but from this modern era.

The way everything is masterfully woven together, how they build up the emotion until you just explode.

I don't even need to bring up specific emotional scenes from the Avengers; the mere mention of that "Assemble" scene from Endgame is enough—that single moment is worth more than fifteen of these other Star Wars movies combined.

I truly believe time and history will prove the value of the Avengers films, and Marvel films in general (even if they have flooded us for years, we'll remember them when the dust settles), let alone the Avengers specifically.

I'm genuinely proud that I was in the theater for Infinity War and Endgame; those are the kind of movies where you feel proud just for having been there to witness it—it's indescribable, man, haha.

And then, when you compare that to this Star Wars sequel garbage (which was built on PAID "expert reviews" and a bunch of idiot fans who defend this disaster), you realize what kind of junk we're talking about. It's trash that doesn't give you a single goosebump in all three films, mostly because they are just soulless, nasty pieces of recycled nonsense without any purpose at all 🙂, and there you have it.

AVENGERS 4LIFE haha. 🙂

Deckard and everyone else—forgive me for starting a thread like this, but I really had to get this off my chest.

I don't even know where to begin, honestly. I felt forced to open this discussion because so many people claim there aren't any big, epic movies left these days that actually give you goosebumps or hit you right in the feels—well, the Avengers movies do exactly that.

When I see how much hype and fame is being thrown around for that Star Wars trash in the new trilogy, I just had to bring it back down to earth—actually, way underground—by comparing them to the brilliant Avengers films. It absolutely terrifies me that anyone could even compare such cheap garbage to the Avengers, but I am doing this intentionally here to show just how pathetic those Star Wars sequels are compared to the Avengers. Even though they both come from the same era, the difference in quality is like comparing two different universes.

Of course, thank God the Avengers have millions of Marvel fans who can deal with these Star Wars crazies any day of the week, but I wanted to put a definitive exclamation point on how bad the Star Wars trilogy is by measuring it against the genius of the Avengers.

Just one single Avengers movie is three times better than all three Star Wars sequel films combined. A single Avengers flick has ten times more soul, emotion, and everything else that makes a person lose their mind, whereas the Star Wars trilogy is just pure junk.

Go ahead, lecture me or judge me for comparing Star Wars sequels to the Avengers—we all know the Avengers wouldn't just bury Star Wars; they’d cement it under 500 meters of concrete in about three milliseconds.

To wrap this up—and hey, feel free to ban me if you want—the Star Wars sequels are nothing but a joke compared to the Avengers. I just wanted to remind you what actual modern cinema looks like: Endgame, Infinity War, the first Avengers, and even Ultron—they all destroy everything at every single level compared to that Star Wars sequel trash.

I curse the day I spent a single cent to go see one of those Star Wars disasters, because every Avengers movie is worth every penny and then some.

Even though I'm pretty old school, I'm proud to say I've watched the Avengers movies as a staple of my era. These are the films that will go down in history—not just as some of the best superhero movies ever made, but as some of the best films overall, definitely landing in the top 20 or 30.

The Avengers movies—alongside Nolan's Batman trilogy and Logan—restored my faith that even in this modern age, you can still make absolutely brilliant films with actual soul.

So, there it is. Speak your minds, people. It’s honestly laughable to think the Star Wars sequels belong in the same sentence as the Avengers. They don't even belong in the same library, let alone the same sentence. For goodness sake, Disney's attempt is just a circus of misery compared to the genius of the Avengers. I'll say it again: a total circus of misery!

For me:

1. Stargate

Stargate is honestly just a huge part of my childhood—and... that movie is more about the memories than just being a film to me. I absolutely loved it as a kid and I still love it just as much today. It actually steered me toward studying Archaeology and History haha—honestly, first there were the Indiana Jones films, but once Stargate really got under my skin in the 90s, that was it for me.

2. ID4

This one is my total guilty pleasure. I think I’ve watched it at least 50 times and it never gets old. Sure, it’s packed with clichés, but they all land exactly where they need to. It has that classic, old-school 90s approach to aliens and that specific vibe in the air regarding alien movies (and series) from that era—something you just don't see anymore.

Someone feel free to come for me now, but I’m standing by my opinion: I think Rosemary's Baby is overrated.

At least, it's overrated if we're judging it strictly as a horror movie—it just doesn't reach those terrifying heights of something like The Exorcist or even The Omen...

No way.

Look, Rosemary's Baby is a fantastic Drama-Mystery-Horror, but I’d only put it in the "horror" category as an afterthought. Honestly, I feel like it gets mentioned far too often in horror discussions just because people feel obligated to include it at the top of their lists.

To me, it’s definitely overrated.

If we’re really talking about the horror genre, I actually think Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) is a MUCH BETTER horror film than Rosemary's Baby.

Samuel Bennett60 said:If I’m not mistaken, we’re actually here to discuss the quality of the film—which is a subjective metric—rather than just the massive amount of hype surrounding it at the time. If we were going strictly by hype alone, then *Star Wars* would be the greatest Sci-Fi film ever made, easily outranking *2001: A Space Odyssey*, *Alien*, *Blade Runner*, and plenty of others. Just take a breath and cool it a little...

Look, my apologies if I stepped on any toes here—I’m just speaking purely from my own perspective as a fan.

While *Rosemary's Baby* and *Alien* both nail that sense of dread, nothing quite compares to *The Exorcist*. It maintains an absolutely unmatched horror atmosphere from the very first frame to the final shot—it’s masterful. It’s one of those rare films where the tension feels so thick you could practically reach out and touch it, or even smell that mystical, unsettling energy hanging in the air.

Then the music kicks in during The Exorcist—honestly, I’m speechless. Just pure respect.

The acting, the direction, the plot—everything just clicked. It was absolutely seamless.

For me, there’s been one horror film that stands at the absolute top of the list—forever and always.

Look, I’m not trying to offend anyone or strip anyone of their personal taste, but claiming that Rosemary's Baby is a "better" horror movie than The Exorcist? Honestly, give me a break.

I’m not saying someone can’t prefer one over the other—subjectivity is a thing—but we really need to bring some rational judgment to the table when comparing what these movies actually are:

As great as Rosemary's Baby is (and it absolutely is), it’s practically a joke compared to The Exorcist in terms of pure horror impact and everything that film did to the media and the masses when it first hit theaters.

I don't care if you want to talk about Rosemary's Baby or Angel Heart—they're all fantastic films, no argument there—but The Exorcist is in a league of its own. It was a revolution. No other movie has ever triggered that level of visceral shock upon release.

And it wasn't just because of the era it came out in; the sheer way it affected people is an undeniable fact—you can go check the archives on YouTube if you don't believe me.

People were literally fleeing the theaters. Some were vomiting, others were fainting, and some actually ended up seeing psychiatrists after watching it. There were even serious televised debates about whether The Exorcist should even be allowed in theaters given how many people were being terrified, passing out, or getting sick. You have to consider the historical context, sure, but even regardless of the time period, comparing it to Rosemary's Baby—and then having the audacity to call Rosemary's Baby "better"—is wild. Seriously, go splash some cold water on your face right now. A cold shower might help.

No offense intended to anyone.

The Exorcist. Man, it’s just on another level. Honestly, it’s my favorite horror movie—period. I don't think any other film, past or future, will ever hit an audience as hard as when The Exorcist first came out.

Walter Bishop98 said:Back again on your thread,

It was a great movie—I actually caught it while staying at a beach house over the weekend.

When I dropped it off at the local video rental shop, I told the owner it beat Independence Day, and he totally agreed with me.

Nowadays, people aren't really into making those more mysterious, atmospheric alien films anymore, you know?

👍

Instead, the trend seems to be producing "zombie" content for this younger generation—they just swallow whatever is served to them on a silver platter. Creative spark? Zero.

Social awareness? Zero.

Musical taste? Zero.

So, tell me—how could anyone expect these kids to actually distinguish between a good film and a bad one?

But honestly, I don't blame them; they're a lost cause, and frankly, I almost feel sorry for them.

Can you even imagine how many 20-year-olds today would actually have the patience for a movie like this? Probably not even 10%. And why? Because to them, this kind of storytelling might as well be quantum physics.

Jack Moore90 said:It sounds familiar, though I can't quite remember if I've actually seen it. I'm a huge fan of 90s movies, so I'll definitely be checking this one out soon.

Well, you absolutely HAVE to watch it if you haven't yet—the movie really screams "90s vibe." It's genuinely engaging, and honestly... for 1996, the CGI is more than just good; it's fantastic. You can tell they didn't skimp on the budget back then.

But what makes it special for me is the atmosphere—especially since I grew up watching it, which adds a certain layer of nostalgia.

The story itself is solid, and Charlie Sheen’s performance is top-tier. He really nailed the role; he was surprisingly great in this kind of part. He played it totally straight.

P.S. I think this one got somewhat overshadowed by the massive alien blockbuster hits of that era, but this is a film made with real soul and style—it has its own unique identity.

To me, this feels like a much more serious film than Independence Day was that year. While Independence Day is a massive blockbuster that plays heavily on spectacle, this one feels more in the vein of The X-Files—great effects paired with a compelling plot, aka a more substantial movie than ID4 (don't get me wrong, I love ID4 too, but you know what I mean).

Here's the trailer so you can see if you've caught it before:

I really felt the urge to write something about this one Sci-Fi film from my childhood—it holds a very special place in my heart.

It’s rarely brought up in conversation, and I know it wasn't exactly a critical darling, but for me, this movie just has soul. It truly does.

The whole thing is solid from start to finish, and honestly, Charlie Sheen’s performance is just fantastic.

I'm curious to hear what you all think about it. I realize nobody here is going to jump in and claim it's a cinematic masterpiece—nor am I expecting that—but to me, it's such a dear little 90s Sci-Fi gem from my younger years. All things considered, it's a good—really quite good—Sci-fi film.

I think I’ve probably watched this movie at least ten times in my life. 🤣

In my opinion, the effects were more than impressive for 1996—they actually were. The CGI for 1996 was seriously: 🙏

The plot itself is incredibly engaging; there's this mystical, mysterious vibe to it, especially the parts filmed in Mexico. This movie always takes me back to my younger days when I was—and still am (well, for as long as I live)—absolutely obsessed with Sci-Fi.

I remember renting this out from the local video store at least four times throughout the 90s. 😁

My rating? A solid 7/10.

P.S. If you're a fan of Sci-Fi and somehow haven't seen it, please give it a chance. I don't think you'll regret it. Most of you have probably already caught it, but if you haven't—consider this a little recommendation from the past. The film has been largely forgotten, but it remains so precious to me—haha, it's just one of those movies.

Cheers,

There’s no such thing as a difficult film—there are only difficult people.

Douglas Lewis91 said:If Paul Verhoeven is behind the camera, I'm definitely watching. ☕

Well, thank God we have the solution from Starship Troopers on how to finally stop Scott—if you just cut off the hands of an idiot director, he won't be able to press the button to greenlight a sequel.

Douglas Lewis91 said:If Paul Verhoeven is directing, I'm definitely watching. ☕

No way. That idiot Scott is starring—he isn't just going to stop at his own movies; he’s seeing this through to the very end.

William Clark86 said:So, what’s next on the schedule? Is it *Terminator 2: Judgment Day*?🤣

Hhahahah.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day. 😁

I have a few more titles that this idiot Scott could probably make use of—

12 Angry Men Returns

2001: A Space Odyssey

In this case, idiot Scott would probably just dive straight into the Engineers—until, of course, he gets so suffocated by his own ideas that he ends up sprinting right back to what he did in Alien: Covenant.

3. Starship Troopers

Saving Private RyanS

5. Alien - Who Engineered the Engineers

6. Skynet VS Matrix A.I.

And then, at the very end, they could just make the ultimate sequel to all the sequels:

Goodfellas — a look at how American society rose.

Carl Davis40 said:According to the latest buzz, Ridley Scott is gearing up to film a sequel to the massive hit Gladiator from 2000—the one that walked away with five Oscars.
The story is set to follow Lucius, the son of Lucilla and nephew of Roman Emperor Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), who ended the first film by killing off our hero, Maximus (Russell Crowe).

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...-a8613956.html

https://www.indiewire.com/2018/11/gl...on-1202017318/

The screenplay is being penned by Peter Craig—the guy behind The Town and the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick, which is currently in production.

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Hahahahaha, a sequel to Gladiator?

Honestly, it feels like Scott has completely lost the plot here—maybe he’s just having one of those mid-life crises at his age or something.

A sequel to Gladiator? Good grief... that’s like someone deciding to make a sequel to Michelangelo's David, and then asking, "So, what's that gonna look like?"

I noticed this yesterday—honestly, I hadn't even thought twice about it before. I’m not sure what’s going on, so I’ll be heading to the doctor (actually, I am planning to go), but I’d really love to hear what you all think. It’s actually quite tender to the touch, which is weird because it just showed up maybe a week ago. Usually, I’m pretty observant about these things and would have caught it immediately, so I'm genuinely stumped. What could this be?

Here are some photos:



It isn't quite as large as it looks in the picture; the diameter is probably only about an inch or two...

It’s located on my side—not directly under my armpit, but further down, somewhere along the midsection between my armpit and my hip.

Benjamin Thompson66 said:First big point:
Madonna caused way more of an uproar—and honestly, she was mostly just fighting common sense.

Second big point:
It’s not even a matter of opinion; it simply is what it is. No ambiguity there.

As for the soundtrack—hey, if you want to call it a matter of taste... well, there are certainly worse ones out there.

Look, everyone knows Top Gun isn't exactly The Godfather, but it still holds a special place in my heart. And regarding the soundtrack—taste is subjective, sure—but sometimes you realize something is a total cliché, yet you love that cliché so much there's no turning back. I can't exactly lie to myself and pretend I didn't grow up loving Top Gun... because I really did 😁.