Why Theory

Superhero Film

Feb 7, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min · 71.2 MBExplicit
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Ryan and Todd examine the theoretical underpinnings of the genre of the superhero film. They look at its origins in the western and its development from the 1970s through Christopher Nolan and culminating in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They discuss why one might see it as a failed genre.