Flying has become so ubiquitous in superhero films that we often forget it poses immutable problems within storytelling. There's no greater thrill than the idea of flying. Swooping through the air like Superman, or Neo, or Wonder Woman, or Homelander, or Iron Man....you get the picture. Flight has always been the showiest of superpowers. It sends us up into the air and truly separates us from everyone else. But there's a small problem with fights during flying...namely...why do they ever stop flying...and how can the audience tell who's winning...and how is the story grounded by physics and juxtaposition to the real world...and a whole lot more. Today I want to talk about flying in the superhero genre and think of some ways to make it better in the movies we know and love. Check out this video from Nerdstalgic and let's talk after the jump. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 16 July, 2020