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[TwilightPro101]

Yeah, here's to the future and hopefully Sam's return.

 

[Sebastos]

Sam's return is a must. I can't picture anyone else directing the Spidey franchise.

 

[TwilightPro101]

I think the series at a safe point, where a strong director could follow Sam, but it would have to be someone of Sam's choosing.

 

[ThatDamnNinja]

Sam's return is a must. I can't picture anyone else directing the Spidey franchise.

Can't picture someone else directing? How many people could picture HIM directing prior to the release of the first one? His resume pretty much consisted of Evil Dead, which doesn't exactly scream "This man must direct Spider-Man" to me. I think another director is JUST as capable of suprising us as he did. And I only have TWO qualifiers:

1.) The director must have demonstrated quality filmmaking.
2.) The director must be a fan of, or at the absolute least, have knowledge of and respect and appreciation for, the source material.

Beyond that, I don't care.

 

[Sebastos]

I think the series at a safe point, where a strong director could follow Sam, but it would have to be someone of Sam's choosing.

That would be a good way to go. Someone Sam feels as the same passion for the characters as he does and the stories he wants to tell. If another director were to take Sam's place, maybe Sam can serve as a producer?

 

[TwilightPro101]

Can't picture someone else directing? How many people could picture HIM directing prior to the release of the first one? His resume pretty much consisted of Evil Dead, which doesn't exactly scream "This man must direct Spider-Man" to me. I think another director is JUST as capable of suprising us as he did. And I only have TWO qualifiers:

1.) The director must have demonstrated quality filmmaking.
2.) The director must be a fan of, or at the absolute least, have knowledge of and respect and appreciation for, the source material.

Beyond that, I don't care.

You make a good point there. The studio's main reference for picking him up was DARKMAN, which was originally going to be his intention for making THE SHADOW. A project that fell through with Universal for Sam.

 

[Sebastos]

Can't picture someone else directing? How many people could picture HIM directing prior to the release of the first one? His resume pretty much consisted of Evil Dead, which doesn't exactly scream "This man must direct Spider-Man" to me. I think another director is JUST as capable of suprising us as he did. And I only have TWO qualifiers:

1.) The director must have demonstrated quality filmmaking.
2.) The director must be a fan of, or at the absolute least, have knowledge of and respect and appreciation for, the source material.

Beyond that, I don't care.

Fair point. It's just I enjoyed Sam's take on Spidey so much, I wonder who would be capable enough to elevate what he's done to the franchise.

 

[TwilightPro101]

Well, we know Brett Ratner is off the list after damaging X3.

 

[Sebastos]

Well, we know Brett Ratner is off the list after damaging X3.

So true. For the most part, I didn't like at all what happened with X3. Mutants losing their powers and core characters dieing? No thanks.

 

[TwilightPro101]

Joss Whedon is one director, I'd easily bring aboard since he's a comics fanatic and handles action and drama superbly. Something I felt they should have done on X-MEN.

 

[Sebastos]

As both the SM3 director and X-men director. One of them would be great for Joss. Mostly X-men though.

 

[ThatDamnNinja]

Joss Whedon is one director, I'd easily bring aboard since he's a comics fanatic and handles action and drama superbly. Something I felt they should have done on X-MEN.

I think that'd be a good choice. An inspired choice even. I say that because I think he could bring a much needed levity to the series. I don't mean turn it into a comedy, or make it ridiculous, but I mean, in terms of adding comic relief the right way. With good dialgoue. Almost any other director, when they try and add comic relief... it's offensive. And it feels wrong.

Yet Spider-Man needs it, I think. I don't think it needs to be this darkly serious saga that it's been made into. The comics weren't that dark. Granted, most of the comics were also really poorly written... but the point is, I think that Whedon would have just the right touch for Spider-Man.

 

[TwilightPro101]

The thing that irks me on Whedon more than anything is the WB booting him off of Wonder Woman. He did a great draft of X-Men and the studio booted that draft.

If Raimi goes, he should be the next director to take the reins. Infuse it with that humor that we love from the comics and loosen up the romance a bit or at least settle this whole Peter and Mary Jane issue.

 

[Majik1387]

The thing that irks me on Whedon more than anything is the WB booting him off of Wonder Woman. He did a great draft of X-Men and the studio booted that draft.

Do you happen to know where I can find the draft?

 

[TwilightPro101]

Should have had that around as quotes. I was going by Whedon said in his biography. In "Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy." He basically explained it as he fleshed out the draft true to the comics mythos, put his heart into and the studio completely tossed it aside.

Honestly, if he says it great with his track record. I'm going to side with the man. Plus I'm a long Buffy, Angel and Firefly fan. Not including his other works.

 

[Sebastos]

I think that'd be a good choice. An inspired choice even. I say that because I think he could bring a much needed levity to the series. I don't mean turn it into a comedy, or make it ridiculous, but I mean, in terms of adding comic relief the right way. With good dialgoue. Almost any other director, when they try and add comic relief... it's offensive. And it feels wrong.

Yet Spider-Man needs it, I think. I don't think it needs to be this darkly serious saga that it's been made into. The comics weren't that dark. Granted, most of the comics were also really poorly written... but the point is, I think that Whedon would have just the right touch for Spider-Man.

It was mostly Spider-Man 3 that was dark though.

 

[TwilightPro101]

Spider-man 3 wasn't really that dark when it comes down to it. It kept its light hearted touch the entire film. Even in the darkest moments, it came down to the humor. The black suit dance number comes to mind. The flirting. The list could go on.

 

[ThatDamnNinja]

It was mostly Spider-Man 3 that was dark though.

I don't know if dark is the right word... but very serious. Particularly Spider-Man himself. I mean, in the comics, he made wisecracks quite frequently. The portrayal of the character in the movies has been very serious and dramatic.

And I suppose that, as he's grown more into the role of being a superhero, and fighting crime becomes more commonplace, he could be a little more lighthearted on the job. So now would be a perfect time to introduce a little Whedon-style humor.

 

[TwilightPro101]

Especially with the Lizard being the next prospective villian. The metaphor-land is Whedon's homeland.

 

[Sebastos]

I don't know if dark is the right word... but very serious. Particularly Spider-Man himself. I mean, in the comics, he made wisecracks quite frequently. The portrayal of the character in the movies has been very serious and dramatic.

And I suppose that, as he's grown more into the role of being a superhero, and fighting crime becomes more commonplace, he could be a little more lighthearted on the job. So now would be a perfect time to introduce a little Whedon-style humor.

All i'm going to say is I agree with you. Cause really, we need to get this thread back on topic now.

 

[ThatDamnNinja]

All i'm going to say is I agree with you. Cause really, we need to get this thread back on topic now.

Right-o. So... about Black Cat...

Thoughts on Kate Hudson? Just to throw a name out there?

 

[TwilightPro101]

Not a fan. I mean, she's hot. Don't get me wrong there, but I can't see her as the Cat.

 

[TwilightPro101]

If we're talking 616, I'd vote Ali Larter. Ultimate, however...

I've seen about 12 women in the RP world play Jessica Simpson as this character. She's overplayed and her acting...is awful.

 

[ThatDamnNinja]

I've seen about 12 women in the RP world play Jessica Simpson as this character. She's overplayed and her acting...is awful.

Gross. I don't want her near any film I have any emotional energy invested in. Especially Spider-Man.

 

[Majik1387]

I remember the rumor of her being Dazzler in X-3