What was Captain America's worst decision?

A Marvel aficionado, but always a DC fan

33w ago

The worst ever decision from Steve would have to be the time, when he chose to be the Nomad.

Wikipedia Description-

In Captain America #180 (December 1974) Rogers becomes disillusioned with the U.S. government when he discovers that a high ranking government official (heavily hinted to be the then President of the United States Richard Nixon) is the leader of the terrorist organization known as the Secret Empire.

Rogers then decides to abandon his Captain America identity, feeling that he cannot continue to serve America after this latest discovery has shattered his faith in the nation's status. However, a confrontation with Hawkeye (disguised as the Golden Archer) forces Rogers to realize that he cannot abandon a life of heroism, and he subsequently takes on the name "Nomad" (as it means "man without a country") adopting a new dark blue and yellow uniform with no patriotic markings on it at all.

This was something that we’d like to forget.

Cleon Lee

81w ago

ETA to add SPOILER FOR CIVIL WAR MOVIE:

IMHO, try to save Bucky in a high speed chase scene in the movie. He endangers literally thousands of people in order to save one person. There is no justification for that no matter who he is. But it proves that he is still human, with all his biases. And it also proves Stark's side has a good point, a very good point that is proven by Captain's action. If Stark and Black Widow have come up with this example instead of bul* Sokovia and NY, maybe more people from Cap sides will switch side.  Most of them only stay out of loyalty to Cap anyway (or doesn't want to be restricted), not really because they believe in his ideal.

Another bad decision: call out Hawkeye to fight for him knowing he has a wife and four kids depending on him. If that is not selfishness, I don't know what is.

To clarify, I'm actually emotionally on Team Captain on this (no, not rationally). But he is a flawed human being and should be treated as such, super power or no.

Anudeep Metuku

Read over 2000 comics

81w ago

Captain America always makes the best decisions. Even in the comic and cinematic Civil War events, his argument is far more emotional and compelling than the other. By doing what is best for America as an example and nation, and world security, Captain America rarely chooses to make any morally wrong decisions.

The big problem is that he uses the Super Serum to physically be Captain America. (In the Ultimate Universe, he goes through a six month period of steroids.)

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 ​Steve Rogers volunteers for the experiment and receives reflexes, strength, and the ability to be better at the battlefield. 

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​For the same reasons, Hitler and the Nazis used testosterone derivatives, but the only difference was that they went psycho.

Captain America shouldn't be any different. He should feel guilty for going against what made him in the first place in one particular comic:

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Jack Hudson

Superhero junky. Writing about fighters for the greater good.

34w ago

By far Captain America’s worst decision was to try and star in a 1980s Broadway musical.

Which is why it ranks atop the list of the 15 Biggest WTF Things Captain America Has Ever Done.

Now the MCU First Avenger movie showed Steve Rogers can entertain with the best of them onstage. There’s no doubt about that.

But singing, dancing and being a pedophile (more on that in a moment) is a whole different story.

Captain America - The Musical was conceived in 1985 for a whopping $ 4 million, which was a redunkulous amount to be spent on Broadway in those days. News of the play first broke in the New York Times outlining the plot:

The superhero will not, in fact, be particularly super when the curtain goes up. The book by Mel Mandel and Norman Sachs (who are also responsible for music and lyrics) has Captain A. going through a mid-life crisis. Fortunately, the action speeds up - his girlfriend, a candidate for President, is captured by terrorists and held hostage at the Lincoln Memorial.

BRAVO!

If you thought Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark was awful, just imagine what it would have been like watching Captain America sing and dance his way through a mid-life crisis.

Equal parts horrendous and wonderful, it sounds like this musical would have been a sight to see to say the least.

Unfortunately it never happened for reasons no one knows. That NY Times article above and the ad below are pretty much all that exist of the once great spectacle that was to be Captain America - The Musical.

Which is probably a really good thing considering the producer’s marketing strategy, which is what made this truly Captain America’s worst decision.

Apparently one of the stars of the show was going to be a young girl and so Marvel in their infinite wisdom decided to run ads in their comics for an open casting call.

I’ll let it speak for itself…

And that my friends is how a pedophile was born.

A few takeaways:

having 10 to 14-year-old girls send a photo of themselves to a random address in the back of a comic book so they can be Captain America’s “very special friend” is creepy

getting angry and forceful about it by demanding they “do it today” or else let down America is effed up

Captain America looks way to happy about all this

it appears the dance style of Captain America - The Musical relied heavily on the Irish jig

I think we can now safely say why this never went into production, and why Captain America letting himself be a part of an ill-conceived Broadway sex-trafficking musical was the worst decision he’s ever made.

Meghan Markle joined the royal family for their most famous Christmas tradition

Meghan Markle attends church in Sandringham, Norfolk, with Prince Harry, Prince William, Prince Philip and the Queen.  (Getty Images)

Meghan Markle made her first appearance with the rest of the royals on Christmas Day.

She visited the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sandringham, Norfolk.

The Queen spends every year at Sandringham with her family.

Meghan Markle has joined the British royals on their best-known Christmas tradition — a festive church service which the whole family attends.

Markle, arm in arm with fiancé Prince Harry, was photographed outside the Church of St Mary Magdalene, just outside the Queen's estate in Sandringham, Norfolk, where she always spends Christmas.

She walked with Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Also in the party were Prince Charles, who will become Markle's father-in-law when she and Harry marry in May 2018.

Meghan Markle attends church in Sandringham with Prince Harry, Prince Philip, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William on Christmas Day 2017.  (Getty Images)

It is her first public appearance with other senior royals, and she posed with photographs with the whole group, including the Queen.

Previous generations of princes did not bring their fiancées with them to Sandringham until after they were married, but that precedent was broken this year with Markle's arrival.

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (in pink), Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feature in a royal group photo.  (Getty Images)

What are the great movies in 2017?

Sudeera Sandaruwan

Studies Software Engineering at Java Institute Sri Lanka

9w ago

1.Blade Runner 2049

If you loved the first Blade Runner movie and have the patience to sit through 2hrs and 45 minutes of nuanced storytelling, welcome to the best sequel ever.

Whatever tragedy this movie is going through at the box-office, it doesn't deserve it.

2.War for the planet of the apes

The perfect ending to the new planet of the apes trilogy. Which I find it to be the best trilogy since Christopher Nolans’ batman trilogy. I honestly didn't think it could be any better than the 2nd one.

Damn dirty apes make better movies than most humans do.

3. Baby driver

It's not the best movie by Edgar Wright. But this definitely is the movie that feels it's a movie by Edgar Wright the most.

Whether it's 8-bit animation swords or robbing banks to the beat of a carefully picked soundtrack, Edgar Wright can make an incredible movie with style over substance.

4.Logan

Simply the best superhero movie since The Dark Knight (2008) in my opinion. It's so unique and different from the typical superhero movies, it doesn't even feel like it's a superhero movie at some times. Though the villains department is a little bit forgettable, it's completely overshadowed by the amazing performances from Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Dafne Keen.

5.Spider-man Homecoming

Finally we can leave behind those crappie Amazing Spider-Man movies and the long list of forgettable one-off Marvel villains. Tom Holland and Michael Keaton shines in their respective roles in the best Spider-Man movie since Spider-Man 2 (2004).

6.Wonder Woman

Wonder woman is the much needed breakthrough for the DCEU. And it happened just in the right time. Even though the villains are campy, poorly executed cartoons characters (No really, that weird monster-thing who I'm not going to call Doomsday was better than the frickin God of War. It even managed to survive against the trinity just as long as Ares survived against Diana.), the excellent performances by the two leads and the supporting cast totally make up for it.

P.S - - Even though I hear it's excellent, I haven't watched Dunkirk yet. So I'm not going to write anything about it.

Kamaljeet Anand

Watch movies of any language

1w ago

Here is my list:

A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit.

A young blade runner's discovery of a long-buried secret leads him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard, who's been missing for thirty years.

Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X, somewhere on the Mexican border. However, Logan's attempts to hide from the world, and his legacy, are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German Army, and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's true parentage.

After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life.

It's time for a young African American to meet with his white girlfriend's parents for a weekend in their secluded estate in the woods, but before long, the friendly and polite ambience will give way to a nightmare.

Set over one summer, the film follows precocious 6-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Disney World.

When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.

Nimanthi Nadeeka

studied at University College Dublin, Ireland

9w ago

Blade Runner 2049

Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years.

Star Wars: The Last Jed

Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he meets Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force.

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Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

Justice League

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's (Henry Cavill) selfless act, Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes -- Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash -- it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

With their headquarters destroyed and the world held hostage, members of Kingsman find new allies when they discover a spy organization in the United States known as Statesman. In an adventure that tests their strength and wits, the elite secret agents from both sides of the pond band together to battle a ruthless enemy and save the day, something that's becoming a bit of a habit for Eggsy.

How did the mermaid myth start?

Erika Layton

Studied mythology for years

27w ago

Legends of the half human, half fish creature goes back thousands of years. Now known as mermaids, these creatures were first “sighted” by Arabs and the Greek Pliny in 586 AD. Following this, many medieval sailors have claimed to have seen mermaids, these claims going all the way up to the 1900’s. It was later thought by scientists that these “sightings” were in fact marine creatures such as manatees, as they carry their young the same way as humans.

Beverley Davis

former Retired Teacher

26w ago

Lonely sailors at sea saw seals and imagined them beautiful women. Then stories start that someone actually did see a beautiful woman…..in Ireland there are actually people who can shed their seal skins and become humans (male and female) selkies.

"The Sound of Music" actress dies of brain cancer

Heather Menzies-Urich, who is popular for her role in "Sound of Music," has passed away.

Heather Menzies-Urich  dies of cancer

Heather Menzies-Urich, who played Louisa Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music," has died aged 68.

Her death was confirmed by the estate of the musical's creators, Rodgers & Hammerstein.

According to her son Ryan Urich, the actress was diagnosed with brain cancer four weeks ago and passed away on December 24, 2017.

“She was an actress, a ballerina and loved living her life to the fullest,” Urich said to Variety.

“She was not in any pain but, nearly four weeks after her diagnosis of terminal brain cancer, she had enough and took her last breath on this earth at 7:22 pm.”

Heather Menzies-Urich in "The Sound of Music"

The late actress played the mischievous third Von Trapp child Louisa in the 1965 film adaptation of "The Sound of Music."

Her death comes 14 months after the death of Charmian Car, who played Liesl, the eldest Von Trapp daughter.

Born in 1949 in Toronto, Menzies-Urich made her acting debut at the age of 13 on the TV series "My Three Sons."

Her other acting credits included 'Dragnet 1967," "Logan’s Run" and "The Bob Newhart Show."

May her soul rest in peace.

Who is the most manipulative character in Game of Thrones?

Margaery Tyrell would have to be my top choice for this one.

Over the duration of her presence on the show, she has managed to:

Become Renly Baratheon’s queen.

Become Joffrey Baratheon’s queen.

Charm Tommen, winning him over, once again becoming a queen. She got him to do practically whatever she wanted.

Charm the people of King’s Landing. They loved her.

Charm Sansa Stark.

Make the High Sparrow believe she was on his side, although she despised him, and secretly plotted to help her brother escape.

And she learnt from the only the best, Olenna Tyrell, of course!

Damn, I really was rooting for her. Her death was a real pity.

Runners-up: Petyr Baelish, Lord Varys, Tywin Lannister, Olenna Tyrell and Melisandre.

Love Mishra

Knows Nothing

69w ago

Varys . DOn't doubt it . Read the theory -

So I have been maintaining that Varys is playing the best game out of anyone. He conspired with Illyrio to get Daenerys married to Khal Drogo. Varys conspired with him to get her dragon eggs. Varys conspired with Jorah from the beginning. To me, a lot of her success is owed to Varys.

I was re-watching the trial of Tyrion after Joffrey's assassination, and I recalled a confused feeling I had not remembered since seeing the episode. Before the trial, and after the battle of Blackwater, Varys visited Tyrion and congratulated him. They actually spend a good deal of time developing their friendship. But when Varys is called to the stand to testify, what happens? He testifies against Tyrion.

He gives a damning analysis of Tyrion. And I wondered why he did that, since I heard it. I thought he was somehow doing this to protect himself, the way Bronn later refuses Tyrion's request to be his champion. I was somewhat content with that logic. But as I watched it last night I found new logic that served that scene greater purpose.

He wanted Tyrion to be found guilty. And why? He wanted to give him to Daenerys. He conspired with Jaime to free him. He organised his passage to Daenerys. And he got abducted by whom? Jorah Mormont. A person who conspired with Varys from the very beginning. Deliberate or no? Definitely convenient. I don't think anything accidentally happens to Varys. It's all part of the Spider's web.

"You aren't actually the king if you're just playing a game of chess."

Damn, son.

Varys has Shae in his pocket, this is how Shae comes back to testify as well.

As soon as Tyrion has served Varys' purpose in King's Landing (defeating Stannis) and he's healing from his wounds, Shae tries to convince him to come to Pentos to 'eat, drink, fuck, live' Who lives in Pentos? Illyrio...

Varys and Shae testified against Tyrion when he wouldnt go to Pentos of his own volition in order to make sure he couldn't stay in King's Landing to keep trying to play Westerosi politics.

Marc Bodnick

Game of Thrones addict & amateur expert

191w ago

The answers on this page do a good job of narrowing down the short list, which I think is: 

You could also include: Cersei Lannister and Tyrion Lannister, but they sometimes find themselves being out-maneuvered.

I'm confident that this is the short list. If I had to pick, I'd say that Tywin Lannister is thus far (early Season 4) the most effective manipulator, given his repeated political successes.

Avinash Joshi

If you think this has a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.

191w ago

Most answers have covered the major ones. Here is a surprising one,

Samwell Tarly.

I know you will be surprised if you haven't read the books. Just wait for it on the show.

Star Wars actor says he was trained as an actor by Mike Bamiloye

John Boyega has revealed that he took acting lessons from Gospel movie actor and producer Mike Bamiloye.

Boyega said this after the special screening of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" at IMAX Cinemas on Monday, December 25, 2017.

His Nollywood Background

During a brief Q&A session with members of the audience, John Boyega said he was raised on Nollywood movies especially Mike Bamiloye films.

John Boyega says he got actor's training from Mike Bamiloye and Gloria Bamiloye  (GQ)

"I grew up Nigerian movies, especially Mount Zion movies, 'Ayamatanga' and all the rest of them," he said.

Boyega also revealed he got training from Mike Bamiloye and his wife Gloria Bamiloye. "I actually did training with Mike Bamiloye and Gloria Bamiloye when they were in the United Kingdom" he revealed.

Gloria and Mike Bamiloye gave John Boyega acting lessons in the United Kingdom  (NaijaGist)

Switch To Secular Movies

The Star Wars actor said he initially thought he would only act in spiritually based movies but decided to switch to secular later on.

"I thought because of my religious background, I would specifically go for a market that was based in spirituality," Boyega said, "but then I would realize that wasn't for me so I went secular."

John Boyega later switched to secular movies  (GQ )

His Nigerian Upbringing

Apart from Mount Zion movies, John Boyega also watched a lot of Nollywood movies from some of its biggest actors.

"And the first movies that we watched were from Genevieve (Nnaji), I think "Blood Sisters". Then we started watching Rita Dominic and Aki & Pawpaw movies" he said.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji in Blood Sister  (Great Movies )

"The fact is when your parents are Nigerian, it doesn't matter where you are. When you get into your house you are in Lagos" he further said.

John Boyega with his parents, Samson and Abigail Boyega at the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi  (Getty/David M. Benett)

The Impact of Mount Zion Movies On Nollywood

Mike Bamiloye is the founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry and Mount Zion Television established in 1990. In the early 90s, Mike Bamiloye and his wife Gloria Bamiloye would star in gospel movies and TV series, many which turned out to smash hits.

Some of Mount Zion's classics include 'The Beginning of the End', 'Agbara Nla (Ultimate Power)', and 'Just A Little Sin'. The success of Mount Zion movies would go on to influence the genre of spiritual thrillers in Nollywood.

Mike Bamiloye in "The Ultimate Power (Agbara Nla)"  (Mount Zion Film Productions )

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is currently in cinemas and John Boyega reprises his role as Finn, a storm trooper who deserted the First Order and defected to The Resistance.

Davido Reacts To Wizkid Bringing Him Out On Stage At His Concert

Davido has finally reacted to Wizkid bringing him on stage to perform together at his Sold-out concert that went down at Eko Hotels in Lagos.

The DMW Boss shared a video of the moment when they all came out on Stage at Wizkid’s concert, with the overexcited crowd cheering them up!

Davido noted he loves the Star Boy. He wrote on his Instagram page; “2 KINGS ONE KINGDOM ! Congrats @wizkidayo LOVE U BRO ! See y’all on the 27TH !! 30BG”

…and then Wizkid replied; “Nuff Love forever my bro. 27th shut down!”

Hazard reveals the best between Messi and Ronaldo

Chelsea attacker Eden Hazard is the latest player to join the debate of who is the best between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Messi scored from the penalty spot and assisted one of the three goals scored against Real Madrid on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Ronaldo had a decent year all the same despite the El-Clasico defeat, he won the Balon d’Or and FIFA’s the best prize, La Liga and the Champions League.

Messi was able to make some significance despite major accolades eluding him on the European stage and domestic scene. The Argentine broke some records during the El Clasico, having the most goals and having the most assists in the El- Clasico history.

During a FaceTime call with former Chelsea player Jason Cundy, Hazard admitted that Messi is number one

"When you are playing football, you want to play against the best team in the world, against the best player in the world,” the Belgian said.