Contributing writer for The Artifice.
Junior Contributor I
The absence of modernised communication methods in horror and suspense.The most common film related outbursts occur in the viewing of horror and suspenseful movies and more often than not begin with the words "Just use…" or "Why does no one have..?". This is the question I pose to you now; Why is it nobody in these movies seems to have access to modern methods of communication and utility? And how long can these films continue to entertain with such an obvious character deficiency?
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A Look Back on Community: The Little Show That Could | |
I’m curious as well. | Star Wars: Who is Rey (And Why Do We Care)? |
A lot of the best EU stuff comes from before Phantom menace. I understand why they went with a story after Return. Namely to catch the three older actors before they couldn’t come back. But I would have really preferred to see stories from further back played out, especially the Revan/Malek saga. | Star Wars: Who is Rey (And Why Do We Care)? |
Very interesting piece. I definitely agree that the difference in genre of ‘superhero’ films needs to be recognised, as not to clump them all together when not necessary. | Super Heroes films as Genre Films |
Asis the way with many series (tv, movies, books, everything), Community fell victim to the creators trying to extend it beyond its means because people liked it. It can happen with comedies, with dramas, with soaps.
It’s easiest to happen with comedies thought, I think, as the show builds and establishes its careful balance between humour types. The longer a show runs beyond its mission statement, the more likely this balance will be thrown off and descend into clunky half/jokes and forced drama. Or else, content outside its norm that actually provokes cancellation.
It happened to Heroes; prompting a critically dumped final season and reboot attempt.
It happened to Scrubs, which some would say finished at the exact right time; also leading to a frowned upon reboot.
It happened here in Australia to Cheez TV (an early morning cartoon presentation programme in the 90s); prompting network disownership and a clunky replacement.
Community seemed to have a clear end in sight from the off, but it kept extending from the middle and collapsed under its own longevity.