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Dave Bautista as ᴅʀᴀx ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇsᴛʀᴏʏᴇʀ (dir. James Gunn • 2023)

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Face claims: Saegar Shaikh, Alysia Reiner, Mehwish Hayat, Murry Hammond, Lotte Verbeek, Lyndsy Fonseca, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Iintz, Currie Graham, Lizzy Caplan, Richard E. Grant, Enver Gjokaj, Kat Dennings, Alfred Molina, Rhys Coiro, Bridget Regan, Matt Braunger, Dave Bautista, James D'Arcy, Jamie Fox, Laura Donnelly, Martin Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, Zoe Saldana, Kate Dickie, Emilia Clarke, Christian Bale, Kingsley B'Adir, Willem Dafoe, Vin Diesel, Chad Michael Murray, Tatiana Maslany, Iman Vellani, Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Hayley Atwell, Tom holland, Sophia de Martino, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Favreau, Fawad Khan, Steve Coulter, Dominic Cooper, Wunmi Mosaku, Gael Garcia Bernal, Don Cheadle, Natalie Portman, Reggie Austin, Ken Marino, Liz Carr, Rish Shah, jonathan Majors, Nathan Fillion, Kevin Bacon, Jack Veal, Sean Gunn, India Rose Hemsworth, Patty Guggenheim, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Pom Klementieff, Cobie Smulders, Adria Ajoa, Charlie Cox, Marisa Tomei, Matt Smith, Zendaya, Jared Lto, Mark Link-Baker, David Pasquesi, Zenobia Shroff, Lupita Nyong'o, Tenoch Huerta, Karen Gillian, Jacob Batalon, Ginger Gonzaga, Ke H Quan, Danai Guirra, Anna Madeley, Chris Pratt, Clark Gregg, Angela Bassett, Aramis Knight, Dominique Thorne, Shea Whigham, Lesley Boone, Samina Ahmed, Laith Nakli, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, Benedict Cumberbatch.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

If Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig collaborate on a Benoit Blanc mystery every two or three years in perpetuity, I would be perfectly fine with that arrangement.  Whether Knives Out originated the current wave of whodunnit flicks, I cannot be sure, but Johnson is certainly better at capturing the spirit of the genre while putting his stamp on it than anything produced by Kenneth Branagh or the likes.  With the Netflix deal, production here gets a notable bump, but Johnson manages to work with the scale and avoid the having film collapse into bloat and Grey Man style blandness.  But I guess that’s what you get with an assured captain at the helm.

As with the original, the heart of both the film’s narrative and its charm is in the ensemble cast.  The group here are relatively smaller than the Drysdale clan, so the film is able to lend each character more of a backstory and relationship to the central billionaire tech mogul.  The result is a twisting web of mutual hatred and dependency, Miles Bron’s hangers-on swallowing a bitter pill in exchange for the payout of money and influence.  But that’s a precarious situation to put oneself into, especially on a private island.  Every cast member shines, helmed by Daniel Craig’s return as Benoit Blanc and an alternately cool and frustrated Janelle Monáe.  Dave Bautista makes the most of his appearance and his speedo as a Red Pill type YouTuber Duke Cody, and Kate Hudson gets to swing for the fences as airheaded influencer Birdie Jay.  Kathryn Hahn is perfectly calibrated in her role as an upward-climbing politician.  Edward Norton brings the group together just in time for his house of cards to collapse, revealing his essential idiocy.

Perhaps the film’s biggest weakness aside from a first act which is slow to get off the ground is its “in the moment”-ness.  This was an issue in the first, with some of the characters seeming a bit like “hello fellow kids” inside jokes about Zoomers in the name of screenplay expediency.  Here, there are a few too many cameos and name-drops which just felt like a bit of an excuse to get more names in for a bit of an “oh I recognized that person” thrill moment.  That said, Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury were fun nods to their association with murder mysteries, and poignant inclusions in light of their passing.  And Hugh Grant was perfectly acceptable as Benoit’s “roommate.”  I’d be fine if they trimmed some of the other scenes in favor of the pair engaging in, ah, “roommate activities.”

As in the first, costume and production design are absolutely on point.  Everything everyone wears, especially Janelle Monáe, is both iconic and very indicative of their character.  Kate Hudson’s ludicrous fishnet “COVID facemask” when the group all gather on the pier is a perfect piece of costume-based characterization.  The vapidness of Bron becomes apparent through his crass displays of excess in interior design, famous paintings (likely originals) hanging up everywhere with no sense of taste or thought in their exhibition.  Johnson nods to Hitchcock both in the cheeky tone of his work, blending the macabre and the humorous, but also in his use of closeups and montage.  Especially apparent is the scene when Helen discovers the hiding place of the napkin with the original business plans that Bron stole.  Monáe’s face is bathed with colored light, evocative of Vertigo, and objects loom large in the frame as they do in the likes of Notorious.  Then again, sometimes he’s just cheeky—the film lingers intentionally on a statue’s large ass after everyone else has left frame because it probably made Johnson giggle like a schoolboy.  

THE RULES

SIP

Someone says ‘disruptor’.

Birdie screams.

Cameo or name-drop moment.

Someone flips the bird.

BIG DRINK

Jump in the timeline.

The Joseph Gordon Levitt DONGGGG noise happens.

Someone references COVID-19.

A gunshot is heard.

Wow guys;; I just watched the German trailer for Picard season 3 and they gave Worf’s role to the voice actor of Marc Alaimo 💀 Worf’s original voice actor has sadly passed away in 2021, and the new one is a superstar in German dubbing like his baritone is ICONIC he’s the voice of Dave Bautista he’s everywhere in German cinema & television and like good!! I adore him!! he’s the voice of my childhood!! BUT now Worf literally sounds like Gul Dukat;;

Zoe Saldana is an actress who has become known for her dynamic performances in a variety of films, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. In the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Zoe reprises her role as the fierce warrior Gamora, and fans are eagerly anticipating her performance in this highly anticipated movie.

In this blog post, we'll take a behind-the-scenes look at how Zoe brings Gamora to life on screen, exploring the preparation, training, and emotional work that goes into creating such a dynamic and complex character.

Preparation and Training

One of the first things that Zoe does when preparing to play Gamora is to immerse herself in the character's backstory and history. Gamora is the adopted daughter of the villainous Thanos, and she has a complex relationship with both her father and her adoptive sister Nebula. To fully understand and embody the character, Zoe spends time researching the Guardians of the Galaxy comic book series, as well as the Marvel Cinematic Universe films that have featured Gamora in the past.

Zoe also works closely with the film's directors and choreographers to develop Gamora's physicality and fighting style. Gamora is a skilled warrior, and she engages in several intense fight scenes throughout the movie. To prepare for these scenes, Zoe trains extensively in martial arts and other forms of combat. She also works with the film's stunt team to develop the choreography for each fight scene, ensuring that each move is executed with precision and authenticity.

Emotional Work

In addition to the physical demands of playing Gamora, Zoe also spends a lot of time developing the character's emotional depth and complexity. Gamora has a complicated history and a lot of emotional baggage, and Zoe works to understand and convey these aspects of the character on screen.

To do this, Zoe spends time delving into the character's motivations and emotions, working with the film's writers and directors to fully understand the nuances of Gamora's personality and backstory. She also draws on her own personal experiences and emotions to bring authenticity to the character's emotional journey.

Chemistry with Co-Stars

Another important aspect of bringing Gamora to life on screen is developing chemistry with the other members of the Guardians team. Gamora has a complex relationship with her adoptive sister Nebula, played by Karen Gillan, and the two actresses have developed a chemistry on screen that is both tense and poignant. Zoe has also developed a strong rapport with her other co-stars, including Chris Pratt, who plays the team's leader Peter Quill, and Dave Bautista, who plays the hulking Drax the Destroyer.

This chemistry is essential to creating a sense of camaraderie and teamwork within the Guardians team, and it helps to make the characters' interactions and relationships feel more authentic and nuanced.

Costumes and Makeup

Of course, it's impossible to talk about Gamora without mentioning her distinctive costumes and makeup. Gamora's green skin tone and sleek, armor-like outfits have become iconic elements of the character's look, and Zoe plays an active role in the creation of these costumes.

Zoe works closely with the film's costume and makeup teams to develop the look of Gamora, providing input on the design and details of each costume and makeup application. She also spends several hours each day in the makeup chair, undergoing the intricate process of applying the green makeup that gives Gamora her distinctive appearance.

Conclusion

Overall, the process of bringing Gamora to life on screen is a complex and challenging one, requiring a combination of physical training, emotional work, chemistry with co-stars, and careful attention to costume and makeup. Zoe Saldana is an actress who has mastered this process, bringing a depth and nuance to the character of Gamora that has

Watched Glass Onion last night and it was so good! The cast was amazing, though I did think that Janelle Monae (Andi/Helen) was the weakest link. Not so terrible that she ruined the movie/the experience, but noticeable enough that I found myself wondering who she knew because there’s no way she got that job on her own merit. Though she did try to hold her own among a talented cast and I applaud her for that.

Kate Hudson as Birdie Jay was everything, I need all of those outfits immediately. Between her and Benoit Blanc, I’m dreaming of my summer wardrobe.

Janelle has an amazing look but I did feel that the characters she created were rather clichè. She did a good job of holding her own though and I do get why they picked her, her look is very on brand for this type of movie. I found Dave Bautista to be the least talented. Sorry, I might be biased on that one as I find him to be a subpar actor and definitely do not get all the hype. It's a taste thing and I'm sure he's quite lovely, he's just not my type of actor.

Loved Kate's over the top outfits, the wardrobe department did an amazing job in general but they really nailed the eccentric style icon for her character. They created some iconic looks for her and, dare I say, she had the perfect face to play this character and did an outstanding job performance wise with her brilliant comedic timing. "Valentino!" 🤣

Glad to learn you enjoyed it and yes, Benoit Blanc's outfits were also inspiring. ♥️

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕟𝕤 𝕆𝕗 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕒𝕝𝕒𝕩𝕪 ℍ𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕊𝕡𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝

Pom Klementieff as ᴍᴀɴᴛɪs × Dave Bautista as ᴅʀᴀx ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇsᴛʀᴏʏᴇʀ (dir. James Gunn • 2022)

okay so things I liked about 2049

I thought the object and architectural designs were mostly cool, I liked the understated hologram effects, the giant woman scene was visually iconic as I expected so that was cool, k wasn’t an interesting character but I didn’t mind being around him, costumes were mostly good, the twist was okay although that was a lot of buildup to throw a twist on, and I liked dave bautista’s little glasses he looked cute

I think that’s it

From Wrestler to Actor: Dave Bautista Open To More Marvel

Yo, movie fans! Remember that tattooed dude from "Guardians of the Galaxy" who cracks wise and throws punches with equal enthusiasm? Yeah, that's Dave Bautista, and his journey to Hollywood stardom is anything but ordinary. From the Ring to the Big Screen: Bautista wasn't always crushing aliens and rocking a ripped physique. He started out in the world of professional wrestling, throwin' down with the likes of The Undertaker and Triple H. He even won some pretty impressive titles, proving he was a force to be reckoned with in the squared circle. But Bautista craved more than just slamming bodies. He had a hidden talent for acting, and eventually, Hollywood came knocking. His big break came in 2014 when he landed the role of Drax the Destroyer in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise. Drax: The Master of Literal Thinking: Drax quickly became a fan favorite, thanks to his blunt honesty, hilarious misinterpretations, and surprisingly emotional depth. He may not always understand metaphors or social cues, but his loyalty and unwavering commitment to his friends make him a character you can't help but root for. While Drax might be his most iconic role yet, Bautista's acting career is far from over. He's starred in action flicks like "Blade Runner 2049" and "Army of the Dead," proving he can handle more than just comedic one-liners. And guess what? He's not done with superhero movies. In a recent interview, Bautista revealed he's open to playing a villain in the future. Just imagine him as a bad guy – it'd be like having Thanos with a sense of humor (and maybe a little less purple). So, what's next for Dave Bautista? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: this former wrestler-turned-actor is here to stay, and he's likely to keep surprising us with his talent, charisma, and willingness to take on any challenge that comes his way. https://youtu.be/28szg6UchWE Source: IndieWire

appearances

Once upon a time I had hair. Me with hair and without it? I look radically different. I started losing my hair rapidly, upon realization of something surreal happening, while pursuing my Bachelors in Computer Science degree. Now, me with hair? Like other Asians or Europeans, I had a thing for leather jackets. My mother has good taste and would buy me quality shirts with collars in my high school/college years - that's right my mom bought my shirts! This is while my peers are wearing the freebies from joining a club in college.

So there's me with a leather jacket, my relaxed/fitting jeans, and buttoned up collar shirts exposing my, 80's style: minimal chest hair. Yes, I totally get shaving it all off is the norm! But that was my effortless look. But the cherry on top was my hair. In college, I was the guy who never got IDed at bars or parties, though I lost interest quickly. There's people pissing through the spaces in the floor boards, and bars weren't a place I enjoyed finding someone to walk side by side with. I was frequently met by frat guys, with their party invite professional cards, while walking through my initial engineering campus.

Kids in my old Church, thought I was the coolest guy. I was nobody. Just a guy who studied, while struggling with ADD/focus issues, with the hope of getting a decent job, so that I could start my life. My cousins would call me "the big man on campus" or "Mr. Bollywood." (Hollywood, but with a "B"). They all had these big impressions of me, but I was just a man with hair. Plain and simple.

At the onset of my "mind harassing" situation, I believe I experienced some accelerated male pattern baldness, within the years of 2012-2013. Now I'm not tall, I'm 5"8 or 5"9, I was beginning to get some gains from working out, but I wasn't like some of these East Asians on my campus, who were exceptionally cut. When I had my hair -and I"m a straight guy who enjoyed having bangs on his left and right temples ( because I wanted to look like 1980s "Billie Jean/Beat It": Michael Jackson) - I knew I was me. But when I lost my original look, I lost a part of me. I lost my face/I lost a core part of my identity. I went from being "that" guy and became "this" guy. If nothing else, it was my first experience with an aspect of mortality, or losing something I would never possibly regain, for as long as I live. That's somewhat of a big revelation, for a small thing, in the beginning of your 20's.

Dave Bautista, with his nicely "shaped" beard (and even without it), can pull of the bald look. And Jimmy Fallon has a lush/fluffy of a lions mane - I mean does he condition that/oil that? its clean/natural thickness where if you ruffled your hands through, it wouldn't get messed up/require hair gel...sorry man, or anyone, if I'm weirding you out-your hair is very much noticeable. I'm writing this, while watching Fallon's Friday night episode on March 1, 2024. I may not look horrible, but I'm no Dave Bautista, or The Rock (who pulls off the bald look nicely, compared to his "short hair combed down" look, from when he was wrestling: "Ifff yoouuu smeeellll ... what The Rock is cooking?! ... I think that was Dwayne Johnson's line.)

Now I say these things, not because I'm a narcissist. & Not because I think I'm exceptional. While I occasionally dabble with things like a Nutrafol supplement that just came out, now seen on TV, I've pretty much come to terms with not having my usual head of hair. I've accepted it. No need for sympathetic type comments like "You're still nice or good looking"...in a sense, I stopped caring.

So why do I say this now?

With a little bit of life experience, I come across News 4 like subjects, on Fashion Icon/Interior Designer: Iris Apfel , who passed away, with sentiments like "I'll never be good looking...", so I'll look flamboyant with big glasses and a Victorian big circular dress collar. At first sight, she looked a little scary or like someone who needs to be careful walking the streets. From my quick rush with her picture on the news, I wasn't a fan of her short hair (as I think women look better with chest level hair length, ending in twirls/curls/or just pin straight), but I saw nothing wrong with her face. I felt sad, even if this woman I didn't know/never saw before, had this sentiment. I realize everyone has a perception of themselves, as I did with my semi-long "hair gell-ed" hair. And all this coincides on a day, where I addressed flamboyant styles in the wrong places. On another news channel, I heard a newscaster say people have contradicting/coinciding/conflicting type thoughts. For someone to go through all the mental strain of, and settling on, something that makes them feel good/makes them feel like who they are, on the inside, who am I to make suggestions/corrections/comments?! I mean, in certain places, certain roles, you need to adapt for the sake of tradition/custom/location. That's not about telling you what to do or dominating your life. How you are on a typical day, stays with you, regardless, even when you have to make intermittent disappearances of aspects of you.

Over the years, outside of romantic interests, as I'm a bit of a perfectionist in terms of enhancing aspects of me, I see people for their innocent nuances or what they exhibit-kind of hard to explain what I'm thinking. Like, since my kindergarten days and my first Bollywood movie, I wanted someone that looked similar. But over the years, just from seeing different people, getting to know them, even though I may not have said it, even though I didn't expect it, even though it didn't match my Bollywood vision, I found myself quietly appreciating them, in their nuances.

In all honesty, I don't like saying or writing any of this. I'm not a creeper, but I just quietly witness/observe what goes on around me. When I give a viewpoint, there's always the risk, there's an individual who feels restricted or bound to what I'm saying. Ultimately, I say: you be you, I'll be me. If I say something, take it through the filter of your life, or see it through the lens of your own glasses/frames.

In my old/unanswered complaint forms to law enforcement and elsewhere, on my "mind harassing situation," I'd always say, regarding the things I mention, "these are my observations, not my botherations." I'm just going to/fro, where I ultimately return home to get away from it all (which hasn't been happening for more than a decade and frankly, for my personality: it's exhausting). I have no intention on burdening others by being overbearing, overreaching, or preachy. While born as a baptized Christian, influencing my views along with several other religions, my ultimate belief is in one, Big "G": God, who cares for me, as a parent for His child, and believes in me, even when I don't believe in myself.

In life, we're not machines. We can't live by rules, but only guidelines. Which is why the Golden Rule is important. From that everything else follows. Interpret what comes your way through those lens, and wake up to your self and surroundings.

One of my tweets on the matter:

Our Roles/Lifestyles/Personas InLife R like Quadrilaterals, which R 4 Sided Figures Like squares/rectangles/trapezoid/rhombus -shapes looking Different 2 Our Eyes-or illusions. Truth in them is they All Have 4 sides. Such R different people. We're all People, Of Varying Shades Which Is Y Golden Rule is Important. Another tweet in relation:

People R like analog signals. They don’t have fixedStates likeDigital 1’s & 0’s which are really electrical charges or the lack Of them. People are of all colors/shades of the spectrum, which makes them complicated, vague 2 understand, and not 2B judged 1 way or the other. Nothing is this or that.

I'm a programmer by trade. And in programming, we have something called if/else statements that tell a program or the computer, what to do for various situations (what's called: "conditions.")

It looks something like this:

if () { } else if () { } else if () { } . . . else { } We're not one thing or the other. Sometimes our beliefs and actions lie somewhere between the initial "if" clause above, and "else if ()", which is basically saying: "if this," "then that," "otherwise do that." With all the talk on meat on the news, an example would be: "if I'm hungry, I'll eat red meat" else "I'll eat white meat" What if you decide to eat a kabab with beef, chicken, and shrimp? Is shrimp even red meat or white meat? Isn't that seafood? This kind of setting throws off the if/else logic or you end up restricting yourself to a box with one or the other type rules. You need to be flexible and open minded. Look respectful, be respectful, but ultimately project your identity, while mindful of your situation and setting. No need to put yourself down or feel guilty. Respect yourself/others.