Sure, part of it was that by that point, I had begun to feel a little like a one-hit wonder. But I also realized that I didn’t recognize the manic pixie anymore. Clearly labels and definitions are inherently reductive. And if you are a critic, labels and names and definitions are a necessary evil. But it’s a particular feature of the fast-paced, ephemeral world of online criticism that writers are always seeking quick reference points to contextualize their analysis — so the rise of the MPDG was in large part a creation of the Internet as well.
He’s come in to meet on a lot of our movies over the years, in particular Guardians. He had a lot of awesome things to say on Guardians. But James [Gunn] had a slightly more solid take that was of interest to us.
I shit you not, this is Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige seeking to reassure people that replacement Ant-Man director Peyton Reed will do a great job. Because nothing reassures people more than saying “Okay, so he was our third choice replacement for the director who walked off the project, but he was also our second choice director for the movie that’s just about to come out, so, guys? Come on, right, guys?”
He’s come in to meet on a lot of our movies over the years, in particular Guardians. He had a lot of awesome things to say on Guardians. But James [Gunn] had a slightly more solid take that was of interest to us.
I shit you not, this is Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige seeking to reassure people that replacement Ant-Man director Peyton Reed will do a great job. Because nothing reassures people more than saying “Okay, so he was our third choice replacement for the director who walked off the project, but he was also our second choice director for the movie that’s just about to come out, so, guys? Come on, right, guys?”
14/07/2014, Arts Extra – BBC Radio Ulster
14/07/2014, Arts Extra – BBC Radio Ulster
Marie-Louise Muir covers film, television, music, books and the visual arts.
I refuse to listen to this on the grounds of oh God are you joking of course not, but I was on live radio this morning and thankfully stopped myself saying the words “shit tons” just in time. The idea that Irish radio called Portland, Oregon to speak to a Scot about a Welsh TV show tickles me no end. This international world of the Internet!
Which is not to say I wasn’t nervous, by the way. I was terrified. I had no idea I’d be as nervous as I was. I’ve done storytelling shows before, and those are a bit nervewracking, but this was something else entirely. Storytelling shows have a sort of implicit sanction: If it happened to you, it’s interesting. Last night, I wasn’t just relating a personal experiences—I was sharing sentences I constructed in the hopes of to eliciting a specific physical reaction from the crowd. If that reaction didn’t happen—if no one laughed—it would be because I was doing a bad job. Period.
My friend Alison Hallett does stand-up open-mic despite being terrified of public speaking, and then writes about it. I cannot tell you how in awe of her I am for this. No sarcasm; I am utterly mortified at the prospect of doing this, and for her to just do it despite the fear? So so impressive.
If you’ve lost a loved one then you know how incredible it is that life keeps going, but it just does. It won’t stop. Life is fucking callous that way.
Joshua Hale Fialkov Talks ‘Life After,’ Owning Work and Digital Comics
Joshua Hale Fialkov Talks ‘Life After,’ Owning Work and Digital Comics
The first issue of Joshua Hale Fialkov and Gabo’s new series, The Life After, hit comic book stores and digital storefronts Wednesday, introducing readers to its hero, Jude and the hauntingly strange world in which he lives—or, more correctly, doesn’t live. Prepare for spoilers and an exclusive look at the series’ second issue.
I don’t often link to my work for lack-of-ego reasons (What is the opposite of ego called? And don’t say “id,” you know what I mean), but I really liked what Josh had to say in this piece.