On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Bob in Jersey <[email protected]>wrote:
> Do we thank *Spider-Man* in all its various forms for this mindset? -- > BOB > > All of the recent franchises that insist on starting over are to thank/blame. I concede, as a writer it is difficult to write for an invulnerable character, but the trick is to have compelling supporting characters who can advance a storyline. The Bond and Batman franchises learned quickly to make it about the villains and the love interests, but I don't think any version of Superman has ever quite nailed that idea (though Lois and Clark probably came closest of all the on screen adaptations). I am not really a Marvel guy, so I've always struggled with Spidey and the Avengers and the X-Men. I thought Jennifer Garner looked amazing as Elektra, but that's all I can really say about that character. I get it. All superheroes were awkward youths who were different/isolated, then fate/destiny/radiation played a role, and now they are imbued with superhuman abilities. Got it. Check. Understood. All points registered. Now, MOVE ON and tell a compelling story with all of that backstory as a given. There is no need to make the backstory into the main story. To keep doing so is just laziness on everybody's part. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
