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abduleez1:
So, in essence, all na shite??
Make I kukuma rest my case for industry wey I barely care about.

abduleez1:
SUCCESSION S2......9/10


Top top tier show.
The show is darn so insightful about how global corporations or big companies work. Watch this show and you'd easily understand how the organisational structure, internal politics, power struggle and expansion all plays out.

Watching this show this weekend also felt a little funny after coming on twitter and see all hell let loose about the "opportunity and access" available to one depending on his family social status. The brouhaha unleashed over the weekend about a billionaire teaching the poor or less privileged on wealth creation.

Seeing it play out live on SUCCESSION, you see how the Roys' consistently fvçk_ up with costly decisions and still have the luxury to start again once more no matter how big the last failure was.
Being born into poverty and you definitely won't have such chances to keep messing up and still get doors open to you.

This is why one's media and entertainment is also as important as it is to unwind and escape from hard reality. It might be a TV show but subtly it's a hack and eye opener into the lives of the wealthy. Their lifestyle and realities are shown to you for free on TV. Invaluable exposure while being entertained.

Shiv Roy was one of my fave characters in S1, but now she's becoming an annoyance, seeing how she uses Tom Wambgams the way she likes with the manipulations. Feeling like she can toy with him just cause her family's wealthy and he's dependent on her father's graces. Too cóçky and could use some pristine humbling.

Roman Roy — pretty annoying with the jokes and all but I'm slowly liking the dude and he's prolly my fave character for this season. The resident dipshit who rarely gives a fùçk_. I enjoyed the scene where Baba chop premium slap from daddy for clowning around with his big mouth.

Connor Roy — the family's number one CLOWN. He's a running gag, but papa's money ensures he's not a complete FAILURE.

Kendall Roy — Dude still daddy's boy and still can't step outta daddy's shadow. He's trying to make a name for himself, draw his own path, but he's still gonna be daddy's BIGGEST worshipper.

Logan Roy — I can see the struggle trying to find a successor to the massive empire he's built. Trying to find who's more deserved of the great responsibility and passing the family legacy. Pretty tough bequeathing the keys to the kid with the biggest promise when they've ALL known comfort and sheltered all their lives.

In anything you do in this life, try to create something — a future — a launch pad for your kids so they don't start life handicapped from the starting line.

HBO always coming through, award winning acting from almost all involved, impeccable writing and pacing and superb storytelling. It's no wonder this show was a powerhouse when it was still airing. You could feel the quality already just by watching it and how gritty and down to earth it is.

abduleez1:
This movie, Se7en and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is why David Fincher remains GOATED to me. He's darn too good. When it comes to serial killer noir genre, no one beats him, even Nolan sef.

Baddestguyp:
I don't think he was that crafty tho...

Even his cyphers contained many grammatical errors. His mystery is intriguing but I genuinely think the circumstances helped him rather than his smarts...

His acts spanned a wide region which helped him a lot...
And there wasn't much to go by since there was very little connection between the victims...
And he knew when to stop or he would have been caught

Baddestguyp:
Zodiac (2007) ..... 8.5/10


David Fincher didn't disappoint here. I was intrigued all through...

NobleStag007:
People need to understand Gunn's perspective to making a movie. Gunn is a comic director. He loves having fun and giving a huge laugh and humor. He's always having one lovely character in all his movies that will carry the whole show and his vilian are always portrayed horribly the end.

All this trait ain't for superman or Batman. These are serious characters. That grows from their darkness to light through enormous pains and sacrifices. Gunn doesn't understand that at all. Snyder does and Christopher Nolan does.


The new superman, I won't watch it even though it's a success.

pu7pl3:
Omo I paid 11k at Porthacourt today. Without popcorn or anything, just tickets
They said it'll come down to 5k in the coming weeks.

I'll definitely see it again.

Calibrator:
I thrashed it after the pilot episode in its peak years.

I have been meaning to go back but it is now more than a decade of procrastination.
Like how I finally devoured Breaking Bad, I know one day one day, I will get time for it

abduleez1:
VIKINGS was a GOATED show and could easily compare with Game of Thrones best years. It's that good and addictive.

Valhalla is a weak imitation compared to the GOAThood of VIKINGS.

The show being compared to GOT isn't really an exaggeration from the fanbase. It's gritty, mature, betrayal, and as politically intriguing and brutal power plays as Game of Thrones was.
GOT is my greatest TV show of all time as everyone knows I'm a superfan of that franchise but VIKINGS also comes very very close.

Where GOT edges it out is just the fantasy elements and grand scale in its final seasons and we all know the biggest draw— Dragons!!
Vikings also has the unpredictability and high stakes as GOT.

Vikings mistake was coming out in the strongest years of a phenomenon like GOT.
If it came out now, it will be what everyone talks about.
It's no joke the name Ragnar Lothbrok was very popular throughout Pop Culture back then alongside names like the Lannisters and Starks.

Once you get past first 5 episodes, na enjoyment galore.

Achilles100:
Which popular series have you not seen?

Mine are

Vikings
Vampire Dairies
The Originals

abduleez1:
Enjoy.....

Ticket don reach #9,500?
Na 4DX abi na 3D??

phr0nesis:
I really want to know how Diego Luna (Andor) missed out on best lead actor, while Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) got a nod, with just 3 episodes.

SOZINN:
I really didn’t need to see this nonsense on my YouTube this fine afternoon. Can’t he just analyze his fight patterns and let the AI take control while he watches? How many computers and operators do you actually need to control your goon in a fight? Someone actually thought Lex Luthor would look cool mentioning bra sizes in a fight.🤦🏾‍♂️

https://youtube.com/shorts/H4dnDvJhABU?si=AJNSdN1k1PM9afws

Baddestguyp:
Man of Steel getting cooked on Twitter.

There is a clip of him jumping over a tanker which crashes into a parking lot and explodes while he aura farms...

While compared to a clip of the new Superman movie risking his life to save a building of people

Illusioneffect:
I get your point — not everyone’s wired to care about box office numbers. But with Superman specifically, it’s a little different. This isn’t just about any movie making bank; it’s literally the reset button for the entire DC universe under James Gunn.

If Superman doesn’t perform, it’s not just “oh well, next movie.” It’s the foundation cracking before the house is even built. Studios take those numbers seriously because they decide what gets greenlit next, what budgets get slashed, or if the whole thing gets quietly scrapped.

So yeah, it’s not just faux bragging rights. It’s people tracking whether DC finally gets its act together or if we’re back to square one. Especially after years of hit-or-miss projects, there’s this energy like: “Please let this one actually land.”

End of the day, if you don’t care, that’s fair. But some folks watch the numbers like stock prices because the ripple effect is real. No one wants to invest feelings in another cinematic universe that gets rebooted mid-stride again.

Also, I enjoy tracking numbers because it's also part of my job🤷🏾‍♂️

Illusioneffect:
Minecraft was 57mn and made 977 million bucks. There's potential here

Kaycee7:
Do you have a blog? If not, I think you should start one. You write so beautifully.

abduleez1:
E no get wetin na one tell me about Keanu Reeves....Baba no Sabi act shït. Whether na just one style or flavour, it's plastic.

With all the flack Dwayne Johnson gets I really do wonder why peeps don't include Keanu in those trolling. I'd take The Rock's monotonous style anyday over Reeves.

Liam Nelson is heads and shoulder above Keanu Reeves anyday anytime. It doesn't matter whether he does one style, he's a boss in it and kills the role. So it's forgiven. But Keanu? There's hardly any movie I can say this guy really acted or dig the role. He's just there.

I go even take Ryan Reynolds all day cos that one same old same old style, is still believable and with effort. Keanu Reeves just has this weird vibe like I can see him reading the script instead of him acting on the script.

There are many actors that are just good at one thing but they're damn good at it. Look at Morgan Freeman, I don't think I've seen a movie where Freeman has portrayed or given a different vibe from his usual calm, wise, elegant older man. But man always delivers no matter what.
I don't get that with Keanu Reeves.

It alls boils to him probably having a great personality off screen and him being likeable. Cos I don't think I've come across those hot takes where folks make jest of actors with limited range and I see Keanu in it. And I weirdly see him as a very qualified candidate for those lists.

But I've seen OGs like Liam Neeson, a few times Samuel L Jackson, serial candidates Ryan Reynolds, The Rock etc all the time.

So when I think about it when I see Keanu Reeves acting, the thing dey always muzz me.

Illusioneffect:
I feel you. He does sound like he's reading bedtime stories to himself sometimes. Buttt… he’s lowkey built his whole brand off that calm, stoic delivery. It's not range — it's vibe and it Works. Wick? Perfect. Shakespeare? God, no. 😂

Also, My Own Private Idaho — young Keanu actually had chops there. You should peep it.

So yeah, you're not wrong. He isn't the GOAT actor. But he’s Keanu. And somehow… that’s enough.

abduleez1:
I thought I was the only one who noticed this shit few days ago.... The volume of movies and the sound mixing is just annoying these days.

abduleez1:
Shey Nollywood and the entire industry wan dey serious small small?? 🌚🤔🧐

SOZINN:
The New Avengers (2025) - 80%

I wasn’t expecting the film to be so emotionally profound—it truly was an emotional rollercoaster. Initially, I anticipated a standard action-packed experience, but it quickly became clear that the filmmakers were exploring a deeper thematic direction. I can clearly see why some slow individuals might find it hard to grasp the direction of the movie, particularly those who don't think comic book movies should carry more thematic weight like tackling real-world issues such as depression, substance abuse, trauma, and social isolation.

The film’s focus on mental health gave the story a familiar resonance, but it was presented in a refreshing and impactful way. I now understand why critics responded so positively—this feels like a long-awaited breakthrough where the MCU finally offered audiences something emotionally relatable and meaningful.

It also reminded me of other ambitious films that took similar narrative risks but failed to perform commercially. It's unfortunate, but studios have long had contingency plans for movies that underperform at the box office. Fortunately, theatrical revenue is only one part of a film’s overall profitability. With its digital release on platforms such as Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango, and the upcoming Disney+ launch, I’m confident this remarkable project will eventually find financial success—even if the public isn’t made fully aware of its digital earnings.

abduleez1:
Lmao..... I remember when I dey talk say I no dey feel this thing back then and everybody dey say na bad belle...... This MASSIVE FLOP get as e dey sweet me for belle.

"Greatest Marvel movie since Endgame" 😂😂
Florence Pugh do fake SHALAYE PRO MAX taya saying it's like an A24 movie. Na then I sure die say this thing na nonsense cos dey trying to do too much and talking too much.

Anybody that is a true A24 watcher will never buy into that shït she and the producers were claiming about that movie. 😅😅 We know what an A24 movie feels like and know that Disney in a million years will never make anything close to that indie studio. People who can make that claim are the likes of WB. Not Mickey Mouse.

majesticguy:
Thunderbolt (2025) :4/10

I’m a big Marvel fan, so I was genuinely excited for Thunderbolts. The cast looked solid, the concept had real potential, and I honestly thought we’d get something refreshing. But after watching it? I’m seriously confused how this thing is rated 7.5 on IMDb.

The plot was weak. It felt empty like they just threw a bunch of characters together without giving them a clear purpose. No real buildup, no tension, and halfway through, I found myself wondering, “Wait, what’s this movie even trying to say?”

The writing didn’t help either. Dialogue felt lazy, emotional moments didn’t land, and even reliable characters like Bucky and Yelena felt wasted. They had no real growth, just vibes and recycled lines.

And the tone? All over the place. One second it’s trying to be deep, next thing it’s cracking dry jokes that ruin the mood. It’s like the movie couldn’t decide what it wanted to be and in the end, it ended up being nothing special.

The villain? Wait!! was there a vilian ? Easily forgettable. No real threat, no clear motive just there to fill space. Please don't give me that symbolism bull.shit many reviewers on IMDb were on about.

I really wanted to like it, but let’s call a spade a spade, this one no enter at all. If you completely turn your brain off, maybe you’ll enjoy the action. But if you’re looking for a solid story or anything meaningful, you’ll be disappointed.

Wetin pain me pass is that this was the nonsense studio was hoarding for months and refused to release on digital copy and at the end of the day they couldn't even reach break-even point.

joseph1832:
It's a fatal flaw in nature's design, idiots always outnumber genius, and stupidity, always overtake common sense.

Perhaps, it's nature's way ov being sarcastic, who knows. 🤷

abduleez1:
Lmao why now?? Why you go spoil Citizen Kane like that?? !! 😭😭😭

I don download that film for over a year or two now, but to watch am na problem. You don come add to my fear. I watched Netflix's MANK that's an adaptation of how Citizen Kane came to be and I can put that movie in greatest movie list of all time I've ever seen, despite it being in Black and White.
Gary Oldman became a generational GOAT for me after watching that movie.

Na wetin make me go download Citizen Kane to actually see what the final product was and all the awards and controversy it garnered.

But that behaviour of pretending to be a "true Cinephile" by watching classics, is so on point. 😂😂
I say I wan do Agba cinephile I download "A Space Odyssey" and that film is one of the shittiest shite I've ever seen.... I never still finish that movie till today after watching about 30-45mins I dey fear to go back. But I already know I hate that movie and just believe people who love that movie are just pretentious putting it in the GOAT list.

I no know wetin Stanley Kubrick dey cook for there and I'm not buying it about it being a very different era from now when it was released. 😭😭