As a seasoned film critic with years of immersion in the chaotic world of Hollywood, I must say that this narrative is as intricate and layered as a fine Italian pasta dish – al dente yet full of flavorful surprises. The characters are like ingredients, each adding their unique spice to the pot.
“The Franchise, known for its waning satire and occasional humor, is taking aim at issues within comic-book movies. Each episode critiques a problem associated with these films we adore: last week focused on fake feminism and women’s problems in the genre, while previously it discussed the challenge of adapting some outlandish superhero concepts to the big screen. This time, the spotlight is on cameos, specifically the influx of less prominent but still recognizable superheroes appearing briefly in shows like Tecto, delivering lines and boosting ticket sales. These appearances often leave a bit of a mess for the audience to clean up – think spilled milkshake!
Discussing superhero films since the release of Avengers: Endgame, which blended all Marvel characters and left them pulverized, a common criticism is the overreliance on cameos that seem to be losing their impact. This topic seems particularly relevant for The Franchise to explore now. Yes, it’s still a popular subject, but fans are particularly agitated about the excessive use of cameos in superhero movies, as they symbolize cynical exploitation of nostalgia. The upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine isn’t even the worst offender because its returning characters from 20th Century Fox serve a purpose and have their own arcs, but the film is still primarily a nostalgia trip. In other words, this trend is ripe for mockery. However, the outcome of “Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler” can be mixed.
The starring cameo in dispute is predicted to be Maximum Studios’ headliner, the renowned superhero known as Many Man. (Although duplicating seems rather unimpressive and downright unfashionable for such a celebrated superhero, let’s move on.) In an unexpected turn of events, the release date shuffle between Centurios 2, our neighboring blockbuster hit, has led to Many Man being replaced by a secondary character, the Gurgler. Actor Kyle, portrayed by Nick Kroll, delivers an aptly disgusting performance in this episode, embodying the Gurgler with his distinctive guttural sounds.
In a former sitcom, Kyle and Adam starred together in a show titled “Brad and Butter,” where Kyle portrayed the character “Butter,” known for being overweight. After shedding some pounds, he now jestingly implies he’s become “pudding fingers.” The lingering bitterness primarily stems from Kyle, who struggles with feelings of inferiority stemming from his past as a slovenly character compared to Adam’s suave TV persona. Despite surpassing Adam in their comic-book movie careers, the two remain at odds. Kyle finds camaraderie with Peter, who appreciates Kyle’s lack of political correctness and vibrant energy.
Today, Kyle is filming a scene featuring a clash between characters named Gurgler, Tecto, and Eye, over an extravagant crystal that Eric values more than his life. He refers to it as the most authentic element in his movie, perhaps even in any movie. After some discussion about the correct pronunciation of Eric’s fictional term, ‘resourcium’, Kyle suggests they just wing it. It’s merely a BFOGT (Big Fight Over Glowy Thing), a type of scene that Kyle has filmed three times in the last two years. Once more, his behavior on set underscores the core idea of The Franchise: Who would willingly collaborate with such individuals?
Certainly not Adam, whose own ever-present feelings of inadequacy are amplified with the arrival of Kyle. So, when it becomes clear that Kyle is going to want to improvise, Adam recruits Steph to write him some improv prompts, which are predictably terrible and only serve to humiliate him further. Kyle and Adam come to blows when they try to riff through the scene anew, ending with one hell of a read from Kyle (ostensibly in character as the Gurgler, but that pretense is quickly dropped): “You’re a limp dick Dorito with no soul; you’re desperate, man. You’re fuckin’ sweaty, and you stink out every single room that you walk into. But you’re a real A-lister. Said no one ever.”
As I find myself amidst the bustling world of filmmaking, it’s become apparent that the production team behind “Centurios 2” has upgraded Eric’s reality crystal, making it larger and more radiant. However, they seem to have run out of the necessary material to replicate their own version. Frustrated beyond words, I’m on the brink of boiling over like a pot left simmering too long – one stolen swordfish from craft services away from losing my cool entirely. And just when I thought things couldn’t get any more irksome, lo and behold! The crew from the neighboring blockbuster have swiped the swordfish as well. This sets me off like a volcano, and in a fit of rage, I charge the “Centurios 2” set in a golf cart, colliding with their central soundstage. It’s a chaotic scene, to say the least, with a character that resembles a Nick Fury-esque figure barking out convoluted explanations about resourcium and its power. Frankly, there comes a point where even the most patient film critic can’t take any more studio meddling. (And yes, Daniel Brühl is exceptional in this film, don’t you agree?)
At the end of the show, Kyle goes to Adam’s trailer and confesses his accumulated anger, offering an apology for his harsh behavior; he then gives him a strange kiss, which seems like a humorous nod to the idea that Kyle secretly aspires to be Adam. (I think it’s a rather unfunny joke.) As a result of Eric’s reckless attack on Centurios 2, the appearance of the Gurgler in Tecto has been removed. This action further emphasizes the sense that it is becoming detached from the main series. The Sword of Damocles, which led to the demise of The Sisters Squad, is getting increasingly closer. It seems like even the Mollusk character can’t find any respite.
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Pat wonders if director Ingmar Bergman, known for movies like “The Seventh Seal” and “Persona”, could be an overlooked iceberg-themed superhero hidden in the Maximum Studios archive: “Who’s Bergman here?
I’d prefer if she had more significant roles instead of merely following Eric and repeating his lines, but Jessica Hynes is catching my attention, even though I can’t help but wonder if my enthusiasm is skewed because I’m a big fan of ‘Spaced’ who doesn’t watch enough of Hynes’ other work.
One concern I’ve got about the series, particularly exemplified by characters like Gurgler and Many Man, is that the superheroes or their powers lack genuine charm. For instance, children idolize characters like Spider-Man and Thor, who have built a strong following and paved the way for the MCU’s global success. It’s hard to imagine these characters being replaced by someone called Gurgler, whose main power seems to be creating disgusting balls of phlegm, and expect it to generate excitement. While it’s true that superheroes can be silly at their core, using this premise as a joke might not be particularly amusing. Instead, it feels more like a lazy writing choice.
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