Monday, August 18, 2008 When Comic-Book-Geeks attack...'Frank Miller? POST A COMMENT Mainstream success can be a funny thing. I can't think of anyone that exudes more comics-cred than Frank Miller -- ('dude was the reason they put the Dark back into those Dark Knight Films...'but, I can go back even further to his run on Daredevil...'isn't that's when comic books really grew up?) In this article, aptly titled: "10 Comics Creators We Wish Would Make Movies Instead Of Frank Miller" -- it's clear the geek-force has shifted -- (and no one bothered to text me about it). Sure, Millers now gained wide critical penetration -- 'after getting his feet wet with a few money-making films (300, Sin City)...'that doesn't mean other comic book creators can't also make films. But, listen to this rant: "We used to love Frank Miller, before his comics work turned into schlocky self-parody. But even in his prime, Frank wouldn't be our first choice to direct a semi-major Hollywood movie, so we're sad that Miller's getting his shot at the brass ring with The Spirit." Really, 'we used' to love Frank Miller?? I guess having everyone know who you are changes the game? -- But, does it really change the mad-skills of a Miller? As one commenter says, "my wife even knows who he is -- (and she's a comic book null). Okay, my Grandmother now knows the name Frank Miller...and what?? From the amount of negative comments you'd think Miller had dead babies buried in his den. Well, maybe Miller could really lose those funny looking hats. But, I'm otherwise cool with his success...'why player-hate someone winning games for a bigger team? 'Let's all do the batman dance to his success -- ('maybe not the Batman dance). I get it, 'mainstream-Hollywood is like winning the lotto...' 'it has a touch of that elite all-boy's club... 'But, look at it this way, a movie based on a comic book doesn't automatically mean it will work on the big screen; creating a great comic book is a much different beast. Let's face it, some comic book stories will never strike a cord with the masses...'some stories just work better as smaller underground gems. I looked at the list of 10 comic book creators that would work 'better' as filmmakers...I hope deep down it's not just hate, as much as the fact that Miller is currently getting all the "Hollywood love" leaving these other great creators feeling ignored. Ultimately, Millers success opens the door for other talented folks that actually dare to pick up a camera. Source: io9.com Labels: Comic Books, Frank Miller, The Spirit posted by Henry Cruz at 1:30 PM 0 Comments: Post a Comment << Home     ARCHIVES October 2005 . November 2005 . December 2005 . August 2007 . September 2007 . October 2007 . November 2007 . December 2007 . March 2008 . April 2008 . May 2008 . June 2008 . July 2008 . August 2008 . September 2008 .