Generation shock

[word_geek]

I mentioned to my gaming group last night that I was thinking of joining the Scott Pilgrim backlash movement. It's a logical fit -- for those who don't know, Scott Pilgrim, the graphic novel, is the current darling of the indy-comics set, those who believe that comics are an art form that can tell more stories than just guys in tights punching

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[free_laddicals]

I'm Gen-X and I loved the hell out of it for all the same reasons I loved Speed Racer - the amazingly inventive visuals in the service of a goofy but sincere love story (so, okay, Speed was in love with the track more than Trixie, but it's still love).

I would think, with its celebration of all things 8-bit that the film would be too Gen-X specific, rather than Gen-Y.

[word_geek]

You're not the only person drawing a comparison between those two films. I've seen it mentioned in at least two other places today. And unless I'm misremembering, Speed Racer was also considered a commercial failure, wasn't it? I liked it, though; that makes a case for renting Scott Pilgrim.

[free_laddicals]

Sadly, yes, it was.

[mmaresca]

But... but... I'm Gen X. I "got it" just fine.

[my_tallest]

I have to say, a lot of the sound references in the film were for me (i.e. Generation X). Sure, some Gen-Y folks probably got them too, but I have to think the Flash Gordon reference was probably missed by most.

I like indy comics. They're not as snobby as everyone complains. I like superhero comics. They're not as stupid and shallow as folks complain. I think both sides here are really artificial sides, separated by a lot of stereotyping and the fact that a lot of comics are crap, and so provide easy targets for nay-sayers of any variety. And black-turtleneck wearing? C'mon.

If you're going to talk about generational rifts, remember the real enemy: the Baby Boomers. ;)

Battle of the Geeks!

[malabranca]

Nothing says 'Geekdom Gone Mainstream' better than two types of comic aficionados lining up to do battle over a Hollywood movie that cost 60 million to make.

[fluffiana]

It was a good movie; the first one I've taken the trouble to see in the theater in almost two years. It's too bad Hollywood isn't being rewarded (with moviegoer $$$) to make more good movies.

And I seriously doubt anyone would categorize me as Gen-Y.