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Captain Marvel Finds Directors in Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
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Captin Quacker
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seriously, Marvel's earned the right to do what ever the fuck they want
Marvel needs to take notes and be more creative with their projects like DC
WAKE UP SHEEPLE
If only we could get some Blockbuster directors to give us some shitty movies. So tired of these indie guys giving us good movies.
Mushroomer25
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They've already confirmed Brie Larson as Captain Marvel. Presumably she shows up in Infinity War, or one of the sixty other MCU projects releasing in 2018.
Empyrean Heaven
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I'm fine with this, pretty much the biggest names to direct these have been Favreau and Whedon and upcoming with Coogler.
Inferno313
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Mmm. I love the smell of a bespoke, handcrafted, artisan sky beam in the morning.
John wick, Stranger Things, the Han Solo movie and now Captain marvel
The future is all about duos, baby
Hell, if it's that easy they should pass that same robot on over to WB on loan.
broncobuster
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John Wick duo split up to do their own projects, and so far, both are strong on their own.
Kenneth Branagh was notable when he did Thor. Maybe too much credit to say Whedon was a big name in movies, though.
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Just kidding, sorta. I don't want enough movies to know either of these two or their movies, but they seem like interesting choices. I am hopeful that the movie turns out good and that Carol is likeable. Partly because I want my auntie Monica movie, dammit.
We need them and Phil Lord and Chris Miller to make a superhero movie. My dream is Blue and Gold by Lord/Miller.
Chad Stahelski and/or David Leitch.
pls
Just kidding, sorta. I don't want enough movies to know either of these two or their movies, but they seem like interesting choices. I am hopeful that the movie turns out good and that Carol is likeable. Partly because I want my auntie Monica movie, dammit.
We need them and Phil Lord and Chris Miller to make a superhero movie. My dream is Blue and Gold by Lord/Miller.
Chad Stahelski and/or David Leitch.
pls
Choppasmith
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Was getting worried for a while there with no news. I'll just echo the same sentiment "Never heard of them, but they seem to have a good track record, and plus Marvel's track record too."
Prototype Viktor
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Because they are cheap and sometimes easily pushed around
Very curious to see how Marvel makes their first big female led movie. The choices here indicate a more personal movie, which could be perfect.
she was great in Moonlight, i'd love this
looking forward to this robot's long take action sequence in Black Panther
she was great in Moonlight, i'd love this
looking forward to this robot's long take action sequence in Black Panther
stahelski and leitch actually helped out as second unit directors for some of civil war's action scenes btw. according to an article on screencrush they helped out as they were friends with the russo bros, so they already have a connection with people working on marvel films. it would be pretty awesome if they picked up a property to direct.
I assume they'll have minimal input to the action scenes, which will be handled by experienced action and VFX crew, and their main focus will be coming up with ideas for Carol's character. Standard procedure for Marvel films. Assuming their next task will be rewriting the script like Gunn did for Guardians and then it will go into production early next year.
I've not seen any of their stuff but this is less left-field than Watts getting Homecoming, so I reckon this will be good.
I've not seen any of their stuff but this is less left-field than Watts getting Homecoming, so I reckon this will be good.
Pai Pai Master
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We're still going with this narrative that Kevin Feige holds a gun to the directors head while telling them to start rolling?
Can Crusher
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Characters first directors. Solid choice.
Remember, when the Russos said they only had to take Shield down and could do whatever they wanted in Winter Soldier?
Let's not forget the MAHVEL OG's duo. Joe & Anthony Russo. They were granted the keys to the reign.
Like Coogler, the Russos, Whedon.
It's even more ridiculous because it's based on nothing other than an assumption since directors have said the exact opposite plenty of times. Both James Gunn and Taika Waititi have both have gone as far too call their films "indie".
Marvel and Feige are smart people, they're not going to get great directors and then force them into making movies that aren't representative of those director's styles.
Exactly my thought. All of their movies were excellent character-driven pieces, which is what Captain Marvel should be. So now we have character-focused directors and an actor who has proven herself in major character pieces...I'm really liking the direction this movie seems to be headed in.
All of the Marvel Studios Phase Three creative teams aren't "robots." Each of them boasts a unique style and an interesting filmography.
Maintenance
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Someone call Zack Snyder.
I don't think I would survive the announcement of Janelle as Monica, never mind seeing the movie.
#1 defender
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They were also on the short list to direct Guardians of the Galaxy, along with Peyton Reed, so Marvel has had their eyes set on them for quite a while now.
Human Resources
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o nice I worked on Mississippi Grind
Anna and Ryan are good people and super talented
MS Grind and Half Nelson are solid movies with great performances, looking forward to seeing what they do with a freshly minted Best Actress
Anna and Ryan are good people and super talented
MS Grind and Half Nelson are solid movies with great performances, looking forward to seeing what they do with a freshly minted Best Actress
Can I ask what you did on Mississippi Grind?
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Marvel movies seem to have become the cinema equivalent of Law and Order, when it comes to seemingly everybody having been in them or worked on them at some point
I think it's ridiculous to think on either end of the spectrum. At the end of the day, it's Fiege controlling the overall cohesive vision. We've also heard reports from other directors who turned down roles because you don't get a lot of freedom.
The true answer probably lies in between.
Human Resources
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i work in accounting
small films like this are always the closest knit and most fun, IMO
broncobuster
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Yeah. Analogy I've seen used is the studio decide the destination while the directors are choosing the route and steering.
I should clarify, it's not just a Marvel Studios thing.
Very cool.
The most action that the Russo Bros ever directed before Winter Soldier and Civil War was the paintball episodes of Community... so.. that metric doesn't mean anything.
Pretty obscure pick.
I think I remember reading the Russo Bros made their presentation on what they'll do and it impressed Marvel's executives so much that they hire them.
I think I remember reading the Russo Bros made their presentation on what they'll do and it impressed Marvel's executives so much that they hire them.
MHWilliams
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It seems very likely that long ago Marvel put together a list of very solid directors that hadn't made it to the big leagues yet and has been slowly whittling them down as needed.
Coogler wasn't on that list if I had to guess, but I'm sure many of the others were.
DontBeThatGuy
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Interesting. (Half-Nelson and Sugar are recommended)
BrokenFiction
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Half the internet is in full revolt b/c Marvel hired a man with a woman for their first female lead movie. This will go well.
Well, if that movie doesn't happen, I wonder what excuse Feige is going to pull out.
THE FANTASTIC FOUR!!!
broncobuster
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Ghost in the Shell bombing.
"I would totally make this Black Widow that I have talked about for many years, but you know, my boss is tough. I would if I could."
You will never see him bring that up as an excuse. People would immediately point e.g. at Chris Hemsworth's bombs.
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