Let's Talk Disney+

[Husker99]

Okay so I want to have a thread where we discuss all things Disney+ (MCU, Star Wars, Pixar, etc.) And the MCU? That's the Marvel Cinematic Universe for those you who live under a rock or are too cool hipsters like Martin Scorsesse to watch such lowball entertainment. Discussion can be about any aspect of any show on Disney+. Feel free to talk about upcoming movies, tv shows, cast interviews, directors/producers comments, fan theories, thoughts, opinions, reviews, etc.

One thing I do request though, is when a Disney movie or television show hits, please refrain from posting any spoilers. Until after at least a month. Give people time to see the film or show in question before you post any plot or character critical spoilers. Thank you.

I want to start it off by describing my entry into the MCU.

It was 2013 and I was over at a friend's house for Thanksgiving. After dinner, someone asked if anyone wanted to see The Avengers. Now to that point I had never seen an MCU movie. I never saw Iron Man or any of the other movies that had been released to that point. But, I was feeling good, didn't have anywhere to go, so I was like, sure pop it in.

I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was funny, serious, had a terrific cast, and was exceptionally well done. Fast forward several years and I am in a hotel (traveling for work) and The Winter Soldier just so happens to be starting on television. I figure, what the hell, not probably going to be anything else on, so I watch it. Got damn, I was a damn fool for not getting into the MCU earlier because it was amazing. I have been an MCU fan since. I love DC, I think DC has the real OG characters, but Marvel makes way better movies. And, if I'm being honest, Chris Evans is the actor that got me hooked because: a) I think he is the perfect choice for Steve Rogers/Captain America, and b) he is a gorgeous, gorgeous man. He is literally the only guy I'd go hetero for. Anyhoo, lol I took 5he time to watch almost all the MCU movies, and I had to watch Avengers: Infinity War on Blu-Ray because I missed it while it was in theaters. And honest to gawd, I was taken aback at the way it ended. And so I vowed to see Avengers: Endgame when it was in the theater. And I am not kidding, I was full on struggling to hold back tears at the end of Endgame.

So please, post your responses to anything Disney+ related.

 

[Chris]

I have Disney +

Hoping that they- quickly, release much of the older stuff. All the older cartoon shorts, the old Sunday night Wonderful World of Disney etc.

While it's cool to have all the Star Wars stuff handy... and the Marvel... not sure it's enough to keep me around forever.

And Madalorian??? Don't get me started.

Spoiler: Mandalorian Spoiler:

I've tried but... IT'S FRIGGIN BORING!!!!!!! And that stupid baby Yoda. All of America seems to think it's cute. For me, it's yet another instance where, when you need a sequel, add a child... and thus ruin it. =Iron Man 3 anyone?

 

[HuskersNC949597]

Yeah, Martin Scorsese's hot take on popular movies (oh yeah I'm gonna rant a little on this) is weird considering nobody is stopping movies like Midsommar or Uncut Gems from being released (A24 is on a huge roll with films I assume Martin wants to see). Marvel making billions of dollars helps keep theaters afloat and my local AMC or Alamo Drafthouse will have the "real cinema" along with the blockbusters, while streaming services allow all kinds of varied content to be seen, so I am not sure what his point was?

And with that said, after keeping up with the Marvel movies all the way through this year, I'm pretty burnt out. I'll check out Ant-Man and Guardians 3 probably, but some of the new stuff being teased/announced just doesn't sound interesting to me

 

[Husker99]

I have Disney +

Hoping that they- quickly, release much of the older stuff. All the older cartoon shorts, the old Sunday night Wonderful World of Disney etc.

While it's cool to have all the Star Wars stuff handy... and the Marvel... not sure it's enough to keep me around forever.

And Madalorian??? Don't get me started.

Spoiler: Mandalorian Spoiler:

I've tried but... IT'S FRIGGIN BORING!!!!!!! And that stupid baby Yoda. All of America seems to think it's cute. For me, it's yet another instance where, when you need a sequel, add a child... and thus ruin it. =Iron Man 3 anyone?

The only thing stopping me from getting Disney+ is the fact I am already shelling out 110+ bucks a month for Directv.

That being said, watching Star Wars and the MCU can provide more discussion fodder than I can use in 3 lifetimes.

I have not watched The Mandalorian, but I have seen most of the "Baby Yoda" memes on social media.

 

[Husker99]

Yeah, Martin Scorsese's hot take on popular movies (oh yeah I'm gonna rant a little on this) is weird considering nobody is stopping movies like Midsommar or Uncut Gems from being released (A24 is on a huge roll with films I assume Martin wants to see). Marvel making billions of dollars helps keep theaters afloat and my local AMC or Alamo Drafthouse will have the "real cinema" along with the blockbusters, while streaming services allow all kinds of varied content to be seen, so I am not sure what his point was?

And with that said, after keeping up with the Marvel movies all the way through this year, I'm pretty burnt out. I'll check out Ant-Man and Guardians 3 probably, but some of the new stuff being teased/announced just doesn't sound interesting to me

Okay...serious ?...

How can you be "burnt out" on the MCU? There is so much to talk about/discuss that it boggles the mind. I mean Endgame alone opened up so many possibilities of discussion all by itself.

 

[Husker99]

What are your favorite MCU films?

Mine are:

* Captain Marvel
* Avengers
* Infinity War
* Endgame

Honorable Mention: Ant-Man, The Winter Soldier, and Iron Man.