Why I Don't Care About Live Action Superhero Adaptations Anymore

I'll give the superhero genre this. It's at a good place right now. I still remember the dark period when us superhero fans would have to anticipate a superhero movie once every few years. Even when movies like X-Men and Spider-Man were over like gangbusters the superhero genre was still this underground thing that only caters to a special group of people. Then The Dark Knight Trilogy showed us that a superhero movie can be artistic. When The Avengers showed that superhero films can sell then that is when the genre hit mainstream status. And now we are having superhero films every year.

There is a downside to that however. Eventually it's going to reach a point that fatigue is going to set in. And the movies are just going to become formulaic with it's by the numbers plots that isn't making any effort in trying to be different. You can accurately guess how the movie is going to go down without even looking at the movie. It's that predictable. And it's not just from superhero movies but in tv shows too. Arrow is a former shell of what was once a good show and Flash is handicapped by standard CW cliche nonsense. Yet Flash is still better than Arrow but that isn't saying much.

Superhero movies is the equivalent of eating the same favorite food everyday. Eventually you'll get tired of it because you already know how it's going to taste. And eventually you'll just rather try a different kind of food to suit your needs. And that is where I am right now with live action superhero adaptations. Sure I'd be interested if there was a superhero product that tries to be a little different but as of now I'm taking a sabbatical from the superhero genre.

Why X-23 Should Replace Logan In The X-Films

It's without question that Laura will appear in the upcoming Wolverine movie called Logan. But what does this mean for future installments? There has been alot of speculation as to who should be recast as Logan but as far as I'm concerned I personally feel that the film character should retire with Hugh Jackman and Laura takes over. And here's why.

Fox Is Taking A Risk:

With all this talk about diversity and more movies starring superheroines. If Fox have Laura become the new Wolverine then they're not only willing to take a risk they're saying to the audience we are willing to have a female heroine star in our X-Movies,in the event we get a new Wolverine movie featuring Laura. Which makes Fox appear not so hesitant in having a female led superhero film when compared to Diz Marv.

Fresher Storylines:

Ask yourself this. Do you want another rehash of the Wolverine/Sabertooth feud and a Wolverine/Jean/Scott love triangle? Or to you want a fresh story involving a young girl whose story is less about her regaining her memories but more about trying to find herself in a world that hates mutants. IDK about most of you but Laura's arc could open up alot of interesting possibilities.

It Gives Logan Some Closure:

What better closure than passing his legacy to Laura?

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Anticipate The Wolverine: Old Man Logan

Well, its that time. Jackverine's last movie. To say his quality in movies is a rollercoaster would be an understatement but I cant deny that he's a guilty pleasure of mine. I liked this version better than comic Wolverine, and I've followed the character from the first X-Movie to now. I feel old after typing that.

So with Jackman's final Wolverine movie coming up I'm going to list the top 5 reasons why we should anticipate the movie. Why top 5? Because I can.

5. It's Rated R

Wolverine finally gets a chance to take off the kid gloves and do what he does best. If they could somehow incorporate Sabertooth in the mix then we are gonna have a very bloody yet entertaining fight on our hands.

4. Hugh Jackman Giving A Damn

Say what you will about the film portrayal of Wolverine but if there is anything I respect about Hugh Jackman its that he not only says he enjoys playing the character but he has a blast while doing so. He doesn't phone it in nor is in it for the paycheck. Looking at you Jennifer Lawrence. Now that he's in an R-Rated Wolverine film I bet he'd be feeling like a kid in a video game store.

3. Patrick Stewart's Last Hurrah

To those who have enjoyed the OG Professor X then you'll be pleased to know that he's in this movie. And, much like Jackman, this could be his last run as Xavier. If that is the case then I hope his send off is a good yet emotional one.

2. It's Not A Superhero Movie

Despite the title, don't expect this to be your typical superhero fare. At best it's a Mad Max esque modern western post-apocalyptic flick. That involves one character reaching an end of his era while another character's journey has just started. Speaking of...

1. X-23!!!!

After all this time it's finally happening! I've wanted her to be in an X-Movie since her character showed up in Evo and now I get the chance! I like that this version of Laura has a sweet balance of adorable yet can mess you up when she cuts loose. And I hope that this is the character that the franchise use, going forward. Let Wolverine retire with Jackman.

Mind Control And How It Should Be Incorporated In A Story

In my experience, I've seen enough of this kind of concept. Some done well and others I tend to question. Then there are some that are just downright icky, especially when a protagonist does it.

I look at how mind control should be handled in the same manner how writing a rape scene should be handled. By all accounts, it should be handled with as much tact as possible. You can't just put mind control in just for the lulz because there has to be a reason to do that.

I think the best example in using mind control properly would be Bucky Barns in The Winter Soldier. Especially, as of Civil War, we are shown the damaging after effects it caused and how straight it was presented. Same could be said about Jessica Jones when the mind control narrative is used as an on the nose analogy of sexual assault.

When I'd use mind control I'd have to ask myself how it would benefit the person incorporating such an act? What exactly could be their endgame in all of this?

The example I could make would be Jafar from the movie Aladdin. Clearly, his intent was using mind control as a means to grant him a sweet position of power. That was his personal benefit and that was his endgame. Him wanting to use it to make Jasmine fall in love with him was just a bonus. Even if that did paint him as close as Disney would have got on an animated version of Killgrave. Disney animated movies can be icky sometimes.

Despite that at least there was a motivation behind the mind control. It wasn't done, just because.

The tree things one must use when introducing a mind control concept: Proper Timing, Motivation. and Tact. Lack any of these then don't be surprised if the concept collapse.