Comics have always had the primary goal of entertaining children. How many more of these ideas can entertain adults? "Hot Takes" could be the name of a superhero in the Tick universe. In our world, it's something people say to get a rise out of other people. When I began writing this article, I wanted to make sure it wasn't a hot take. See, I watched this excellent video from Patrick (H) Willems that dug into the essence of R-rated superhero movies and TV shows, and I thought it was worth a discussion here. These forms of entertainment originated in newspapers as a way to entertain kids. And while there were always people subverting the medium to talk about deeper and darker things, the majority of the money made turning comics into movies has been from PG/PG-13 audiences. While shows like Watchmen and movies like Deadpool subvert the childish themes to talk about something deeper, and sometimes to make us laugh, there's a real question about who these shows are for. Grown-up comic lovers looking to be engaged in a familiar manner? Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 8 December, 2020