You want to fuck with the eagles, you have to learn to fly.

[rogueslayer452]

++ With the news about the possibility of a Black Widow movie (which I'll believe it when I see it, since Marvel has constantly flip-flopped on this for years now), I've been thinking about other ways that her story could be told. Instead of a film, I would much prefer a television series based on a young Natasha and her training in the Black Widow program. Her backstory is fascinating in itself, and I think a show would be more suitable for focusing and exploring those elements of her story than a feature film. Then again, I've always believed that certain stories are much better fitted for television anyway since film can be quite limiting. Plus, it would give us a chance to see someone else take on the character of Natasha Romanova, especially a young Natasha.

++ Agents of SHIELD is considered to be the highest top-rated Marvel show on Rotten Tomatoes to date, followed closely by Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. Seeing it has five seasons so far and has continued to just get better and stronger as it goes on, that very impressive. Well-deserved, imho.

++ There is going to be a new Freeform show called Siren that I am intrigued by. I am fascinated with mermaids along with other mythological creatures, and anything that explores the darker side of mermaid lore is something right up my alley. In general, I like things that challenge the way society and mainstream media has altered to be innocent when in actuality they are darker and much more frightening, particularly if it includes body horror. Mermaids, angels, fairies, most fairytale stories, etc. Granted, I know this series will most likely not be the thriller that I probably want it to be, but I'm intrigued by the concept nonetheless.

++ I had just heard about the whole Heathers television show remake, and now Charmed is officially getting a reboot on the CW, both which are completely unnecessary. Look, this has obviously been mentioned before plenty of times by myself and others, but to reiterate: I'm just so tired of all these reboots/remakes/revivals. True, some of them can be rather decent and even prove themselves to work really well, but those are really rare and let's be honest most of the time all these remakes/revivals are nothing more than just unimaginative money-grabbers that add nothing new. Every single time I hear news about a previous show possibly getting a revival or a reboot made, I inwardly cringe. Not everything needs to be revived, not everything needs to have a remake. Just because it is the current trend right now doesn't mean everyone needs to follow it.

Comments

[shyngi.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited about the Black Widow movie! TV series would be very nice but is the ebough material for it? Like yes you can make a show about her childhood and fans will be happy. But in the end, is that enough for a tv series for it to be interesting and not repetitive? Okay maybe like less that 10 episodes long mini series would be nice. More material than a movie but not too little for full tv series?

Charmed gets a remoot? WHY? I used to watch it when I was younger but I have never watched it from start to finish. And for few years I'm been hoping it would come to Netflix of something...

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I think there would be enough material, absolutely. If nothing else, a limited series would be even better, because it would be self-contained and know when it would end but still allow for more exploration of the character that we wouldn't otherwise see in films.

Charmed gets a reboot? WHY?

Cashing in on the remake bandwagon, it would seem. Some of the original cast isn't pleased by this, and neither are the fans, based on some of the reactions I've been seeing.

I stopped watching Charmed after Prue was no longer there, but I was obsessed with it during those earlier seasons. I haven't watched the entire show but I do have fond memories of when I was watching it. I've heard that the show wasn't exactly that great in the later seasons though, and I've definitely heard about the BTS drama that happened during that time too. But regardless of all of that, this is one of those shows that it is well-known enough to leave alone. Like, why is it necessary to completely retool the show and basically have it be in name only? What is the point?

[cozycaffe.livejournal.com]

Charmed deserved to be watched in full. I can't tell which season is my favorite but I don't think it was any of the first 3. Season 8 is pretty weird considering everything that happened in 7 but otherwise alright. ;)

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Eh, perhaps someday I might. I did try watching some episodes of the later seasons sporadically when they appeared on TV, but I just wasn't feeling it. I much prefer the earlier seasons, tbh.

[cozycaffe.livejournal.com]

Maybe it is because you watched sporadically. Or simply because your mind is already set on liking the first 3. If you go, in order, with no expectations of them... I don,t know. I'm not saying you absolutely must. You do as you feel. If you don't, it's all good :)