A friend of mine recently did a blog series on the letters A to Z that inspired to me to pick up my "quill" again. I have discovered the reason that I don't write is because I'm afraid I'll never write that "great" novel. However, it bugs me to no end that I don't write. The purpose of this exercise will be to just write, for writing's sake. Whatever happens after, happens.
A is for Avengers
I never was much for comic books although Superman has always been my favourite Superhero. This is due, in large part, to my girlhood crush on Christopher Reeve. However, I also watched Lois & Clarke and Smallville. Of the two, Smallville definitely holds up better to the test of time.
After meeting Rik, I soon discovered I shared his love of comic books turned into movies. In fact, I discovered that the world of comic books had many very interesting characters to ponder and observe having grand adventures. Thus began my relationship with the likes of the Watchmen, Hellboy, and most recently, Avengers. Oh, Avengers!
Before I wax on, a tangent, if you will allow it. Many years ago I was introduced to vampires. I can't remember if it started with Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice or Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the TV series). What is important about my introduction to vampires is that at some point is also introduced me to Joss Whedon. Joss created both the movie and TV versions of Buffy and the man is truly brilliant. After Buffy came the perfection that is Firefly. Firefly led to Serenity which brings us back to Avengers.
Oh Avengers! Oh Joss Whedon!
It is a given, in my opinion, that the invention of film and TV as forms of media has not been an entirely positive experience for humanity. There is too much that is not edifying, that is in fact detrimental, to our society. However, there are instances of this type of creativity that have been a definitely positive impact. I am thinking of educational benefits, globalization to an extent, and intelligent entertainment. No one does positive entertainment better, in my opinion, than Joss Whedon.
Joss' ability to seed everything he touches with smart, wry humour makes watching it all an absolute pleasure. My love of Avengers is due almost entirely to this gift that Joss has. The rest is due to Robert Downey Jr. being present, but that's another blog post. It is truly funny! And it's smart. And the women are strong. And the men aren't dumb. Sterotypes need not apply. And yet the "comicbookness" is not lost. There is a healthy dose of cheese. The film does not take itself too seriously. The entertainment value is definitely in it's place as an action/adventure film. However, you don't have to feel like you are "dumbing down" to watch it.
Avengers. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Joss Whedon. My kind of comic book.
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