tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post2881451911438044621..comments2024-03-19T10:41:35.976-05:00Comments on Bronze Age Babies: Superhero Movies -- Data for Discussion, courtesy of the Washington PostDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-27597737294106163762015-08-16T12:22:15.757-05:002015-08-16T12:22:15.757-05:00That's why I used the disclaimer that the conc...That's why I used the disclaimer that the conclusion I reached was by looking strictly at the stats. A female-centric movie done well is something I'd love to see, but I can also why investors would be leery of such a venture.<br /> Edo: I believe the highest grossing flick for the last couple of weeks was/is Mission Impossible, which would be Natasha's genre. So the saturation level has not yet been reached, apparently. <br /> Mike: I DO think the Ms. Marvel movie could break tradition simply because Marvel has made it so that even if the viewer isn't in love with the character, the individual films tie into the whole in such a way that you feel that you've missed something if you've skipped one. (Not sure how that will work with the new JL films by DC.)<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-36147957169493053832015-08-16T05:53:05.184-05:002015-08-16T05:53:05.184-05:00I wonder if the lack of a BW feature film might ha...I wonder if the lack of a BW feature film might have more to do with Marvel Studios recognizing that the espionage/spy flick market is already pretty darned saturated with long-established franchises? That's really the genre her film would likely fall into, and it's awfully hard to to bring much new (other than a female protagonist) to that table.<br /><br />Say, I've never seen it-- how was AEON FLUX? That would fall under the heading of female superhero, wouldn't it?<br /><br />HBHumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-76973045417936823832015-08-16T04:14:00.602-05:002015-08-16T04:14:00.602-05:00Yeah, I'm with Mike from T&T: a blockbuste...Yeah, I'm with Mike from T&T: a blockbuster with a female lead is possible, it's just a matter of putting the right effort into it. And I think Marvel Studios can pull this off, based on their output so far. I'm really looking forward to the Captain Marvel movie (and still miffed that there has not been, nor even plans for, a Black Widow film).Edo Bosnarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-64675683836285326422015-08-15T21:45:49.614-05:002015-08-15T21:45:49.614-05:00A film like Catwoman bombs not because it has a ce...A film like Catwoman bombs not because it has a central female figure but because it was a horrible film in the first place. Mark my words, some studio (either DC or Marvel) one of these days is gonna put together the magic combination of a great script, great actress and great reviews. So far, we the viewing public have been waiting in vain for such a film. I for one hope that either a Captain Marvel or a standalone Wonder Woman movie will finally deliver!<br /><br /><br />- Mike 'women's lib' from Trinidad & Tobago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-29420952623654612032015-08-15T21:23:19.321-05:002015-08-15T21:23:19.321-05:00Ah Kenn-- but that's the kind of thinking that...Ah Kenn-- but that's the kind of thinking that keeps anything new and good from ever being attempted. How many folks EVER anticipated the huge success of the GotG film? Seemed like a huge risk, I'm sure, to many stat-focused studio accountants, y'know? Have any superhero films w/ a female central figure been good films as well? Ones that were simply underapreciated? Catwoman? Supergirl? Electra? (I haven't seen any of them, so my judgment is still suspect).<br /><br />I would love to see a She-Hulk film-- but no one's ever going to take that leap. Plus, who do you cast? Julie Newmar's waaaaay too old, and would still have needed to beef up a bit. . . <br /><br />HBHumanbellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-22334450531252014472015-08-15T20:09:55.329-05:002015-08-15T20:09:55.329-05:00Looking strictly at the stats, if I were investing...Looking strictly at the stats, if I were investing, I would stay away from any movie with a female central figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-49737670279418788732015-08-15T16:27:12.717-05:002015-08-15T16:27:12.717-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.ColinBrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995208182158761600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-18639990361861383722015-08-15T16:26:53.330-05:002015-08-15T16:26:53.330-05:00I'm not at all a movie guy but it appears the ...I'm not at all a movie guy but it appears the Marvel/DC movie rivalry is patterning itself on the original comic version.<br /><br />In both cases DC get there first and write the original rulebook with Superman and Batman. Then Marvel come along with fresh style and continuity, whip away the prize and leave DC scrambling to catch up.ColinBrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04995208182158761600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-76311163758953250312015-08-15T15:23:36.741-05:002015-08-15T15:23:36.741-05:00Hey Mike, yes I think you're right about Deadm...Hey Mike, yes I think you're right about Deadman and Warlord. Either would have plenty of possible stories to tell in a tv series, with an overall quest involved. Haha, yes beard meets beard!Garettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-59689115214480107002015-08-15T14:13:27.972-05:002015-08-15T14:13:27.972-05:00@Garett: Some interesting ideas there. I'd lo...@Garett: Some interesting ideas there. I'd love to see a Titans movie...Legion would be good too. I'm assuming they probably will get to a JLA movie eventually. They might bring the JSA into the DC television universe (we know Jay Garrick is appearing, so hopefully the rest of the JSA will show up too). <br /><br />I think Deadman or Warlord might work better as a TV show...the stories kind of fit the episodic format. If Oliver grows a goatee, Warlord could even cross over with Arrow!<br /><br />Mike WilsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-19571063772058964032015-08-15T11:07:26.451-05:002015-08-15T11:07:26.451-05:00Some movies I'd like to see from DC:
Kamandi
...Some movies I'd like to see from DC: <br />Kamandi<br />Warlord<br />Teen Titans<br />Shazam<br />Manhunter (Goodwin/Simonson style)<br />JLA<br />JSA <br />Huntress<br />Swamp Thing (with better effects and story than the '80s version) <br />OMAC<br />New Gods<br />Deadman<br /><br />Lots of potential there outside of just Superman and Batman. Also I see DC has made more movies in the last 15 years from their Vertigo line. Mostly successful, as you can see at the bottom here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_DC_Comics<br /><br />Road to Perdition, Constantine, etc. Garettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-87357545319654590132015-08-15T09:51:48.040-05:002015-08-15T09:51:48.040-05:00The one thing that all of the "Lowest Grossin...The one thing that all of the "Lowest Grossing" superhero movies have in common, is that they were all terrible. So we, the movie going public, aren't as stupid as the Hollywood studios seem to think. We know the difference between a good movie and bad one.<br /><br />Dear Hollywood, just because you slap a Marvel logo on it, doesn't mean people are going to pay to see it if it's not a well crafted story. So, please quit insulting our intelligence with pieces of garbage like the new FF movie.Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988016825582035390noreply@blogger.com