Call Me By Your Name (2017) Alternative Posters

Call Me By Your Name (2017) alternative posters

My Problem with All Female Remakes

I'm a believer in representation and I think that's incredible important that people can see themselves portrayed in the media however I disagree with seperating the different types of people to thier own specific media.

All female remakes are the prime example of this as insted of making it so that men and women are on the stage they create the same inbalance just reversing the genders who have power. This isn't setting a positive example for the future of film but the complete opposite.

I have more of a problem with the remake aspect then the all female part, this is because it shows Hollywoods like of originality and lack of faith in actresses. Lack of originality is shown as writers can't think of new original characters which could be female that insted they have too just use other peoples. The lack of faith is shown by the belief that these films would only be successful if they have a previous brand name attached to it. The problem is we already know this is not true as we've had Bridesmaids, Bad Moms and Girls Trip which all disprove this ideology.

When we hear all female remake we think of the newest incarnation of Ghostbusters and Oceans Eight. My biggest problem with these two films is they are of films which didn't need a remake or sequel. Insted of using this fresh idea to improve a C rated movie they apply it to A rated movies with large fanbases. This only feuls hate to the films and make people go in with a biased mindset as they have expectations and prejudices set up by the original movies.

Rather then undercutting all these incredible actresses and properties Hollywood should make original properties which can showcase the women in thier glory whilst not making them the enemy to men.

Tranquillity Base Hotel and Casino (My Thoughts)

After listening to the album I find myself in a state of confusion. Unlike many Arctic Monkeys fans I am not enamoured with the album, insted I find myself leaning to the side of disappointment.

I complete understand an artist evolving and it has been 5 years since AM so I am incredibly proud to see the band push out into a complete new style. The 70's throwback vibes make it a more relaxing album compared to some of their previous more festival head banging songs. Naturally this change has thrown me for a loop.

However I would say that the album demands repeat listening in order for you to decode each lyric and figure out you own feelings towards it.

I'm unsure about how non Arctic Monkeys fans will view this album as it isn't as commercially viable as AM was but then again neither was Suck it and See or Whatever People Say I Am and both if them found success.

Perhaps it is my own fault for having to high expectations and this is causing my disappointment but it could also simply be that I am not a fan of this style of music, only time will tell.

Boy Erased

Boy Erased looks like such an incredible heart breaking film.

It's good to see Joel Edgerton directing again after doing such a good job with The Gift. I'm excited to see how he has progressed as a director and how he will handle such a different project.

I'm so happy Lucas Hedges is getting leading roles that show off his acting range. The cast is amazing and will most likely all do a stellar job also having Troye Sivan is always a plus.

The trailer made me cry but also made me wish i could see the movie right now.

P.S. - I think this is gonna be a great awards contender

The Importance of Nightwing

Nightwing is also known as Dick Grayson and previously Robin. When he was dismissed from his Robin position Dick Grayson had decided he wasn’t done with the vigilant life and becomes Nightwing.

Admittedly I’m not excited for the supposed upcoming Nightwing movie (which I do not believe will go ahead) or Brenton Thwaites portrayal of this character in the live action Titans series. This is because I don’t have faith that they will do the character justice. Hopefully I’m just being cynical and will be proven wrong.

Nightwing for me has always been both masculine and feminine never really molding into one category. Which I appreciate as it shows how everyone is both masculine and feminine because we have a wide vary of traits. Dick Grayson comes from a circus backgroud with this past his fighting style is more elegant and has more of a performance nature. This is unlike most superheroes who have a very strong and dominant presence in the arena.

Starfire is Nightwings first love and the two shared an beautiful relationship that questioned wither it’s love or lust. I think that it’s Nightwings awkward innocence in this relationship that makes it so sweet. It is also this innocence that puts Nightwing in the more vulnerable position. This type of vulnerability in love isn’t shown often for the man as it’s seen as emasculating them but in fact it’s doing the opposite.

Batgirl and Nightwing, I love this relationship despite it never really having a happy ending. The two have always had feelings for each other but after the devestation of The Killing Joke their relationship just doesn’t seem to work. Yes, Nightwing does sleep around and is a playboy but it’s always very affectionate besides you can always tell he loves Barbara Gorden.

He’s a rape victim whilst male rape does happen in comic books much more then in the media of TV and Film I still think the fact that Nightwing has been raped twice makes it even more heartbreaking. Besides males being abused by females is a thing that needs to be talked about more often because it is a thing that happens which people tend to sweep under the rug. The fact that Nightwing is a character who can do this futher goes to show his importance as he is providing such a taboo topic a platform.

Nightwing is important as he shows the diverse sides of the heterosexual male often not shown in the media. He displays the various vunerablities of humans and also opens up topics for discussion that others keep closed.

Titans

This trailer has me conflicted.

If you know me then you know i adore Robin and Nightwing and from the pictures of his costume it looks great but then in the trailer he stepped on someones neck. He wouldn't do that like I understand he is stepping out from Batmans shadow but it's not in his nature to say "F*** Batman", in my opinion. Also why is Dick Grayson like 10x older than the rest of the cast. I love all the iterations of Robin and I don't want to see Dick Grayson disrespected like this when his character has such amazing archs and depth.

Then there is Starfire who I love, I have no problem with them choosing and actress of colour to play her and I think she was the best part of the trailer. My only quarrel is with her wig and the fur coat as I personally don't think it matches with her as a character. Also I would of liked to see her and Robin interact but I understand that they can only show so much in a trailer.

Beast Boy looks so budget and I doubt they will even be able to display his powers properly in this show. Raven looks great to me and her powers look well realised and i like the way she ended the trailer.

Going for the dark setting because it's an edgy, gritty show but it comes across that they couldn't afford to pay for good lighting. I am getting a CW Riverdale vibe from the show (there is nothing wrong with that) but I was hoping for a show more elevated.

I am trying to have faith in this show as I love these characters so much and I have seen them done well before but this trailer is making it hard.