Shakeema Edwards

Having seen BvS, I can say that Gal Godot’s Wonder Woman is the best part of the film. It’s ridiculous that it’s taken so long for her cinematic debut, but she left quite the impression. Hopefully, her characterization in her solo film, which is unfortunately a prequel, doesn’t erase her portrayal in BvS, repeating the many rewrites she has received in the comics.

I think motivation is essential to villainy. Villains wreaking havoc for havoc’s sake aren’t nearly as interesting as villains with a well-thought-out ideology. This is why I prefer ‘Daredevil’s’ Kingpin to ‘Jessica Jones’ Kilgrave. Wilson Fisk genuinely believes he can save Hell’s Kitchen, albeit through illegal means, and his realization that he can’t save the city and his acceptance that he is “the ill intent” is fascinating. Kilgrave, on the other hand, is selfish and cruel simply because he has the power to be selfish and cruel and doesn’t change much over the course of 13 episodes.

Since I never watched HIMYM, I often find myself comparing ‘Friends’ with ‘New Girl.’ Both shows begin with a move and focus largely on the platonic relationship between friends. Yet, there is something unbelievable about the cast of ‘New Girl’ lounging around their California apartment at all hours of the day. That disbelief just isn’t there when watching ‘Friends.’ The difference two decades make.