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Wonder Woman, all our hopes are pinned on you

June 26th, 2006
Author Kevin Melrose

Amid all the hoopla for Superman Returns, California’s Contra Costa Times bemoans the lack of female superheroes on the big screen.

Don’t even think about bringing up Supergirl, Catwoman or Elektra — “disasters,” the newspaper calls them:

The only time we see female superheroes truly living up to their potential is when they’re lumped into a ensemble cast. The X-Men and The Fantastic Four are prime examples, with women matching brains and brawn with their male counterparts.

But sadly, superhero movies are mostly a men’s-only club. In an age where the Episcopal Church has selected a female to be its national leader and an upcoming presidential election might feature a woman candidate, you’d think Hollywood could at least produce one decent female superhero movie.

However, the writer is hopeful Joss Whedon’s Wonder Woman can fill the cinematic void: “If there’s anyone who can do the genre justice, he would be the guy.”

Related: Top 10 comic-book heroes appearing in film

 
6 Responses to “Wonder Woman, all our hopes are pinned on you”
  1. Elayne Riggs Says:

    Just a thought, the phrase “he would be the guy” might indicate part of the problem here. :)

  2. Edgardo Says:

    Camilla Belle as Wonder Woman
    Jared Padalecki as Maj. Steve Trevor
    Cate Blanchett as Queen Hyppoloita

  3. Edgardo Says:

    New Subject
    Subject: I Dream of Jeannie 2006

    My Ideal cast of I Dream of Jeannie 2006

    Paris Hilton as Jeannie

    Paul Walker as Capt./Maj. Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson

    Edward Norton as Capt./Maj. Roger Healey

    Jeff Bridges as Col. Alfred E. Bellows (Dr. Bellows).

    **********************************************************************

    No Jimmy Fallon up for No Capt./Maj. Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson
    Because Paul Walker is the indicated for the role
    Capt./Maj. Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson.

  4. Edgardo Says:

    Camilla Belle as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman
    Jared Padalecki as Maj. Steve Trevor
    Cate Blanchett as Queen Hyppoloita

  5. Edgardo Says:

    Amelia Cooke as Wonder Woman!!!
    ameliacooke.as.wonderwoman.org

  6. Edgardo Says:

    Camilla Belle as Wonder Woman
    Jared Padalecki as Maj. Steve Trevor
    Cate Blanchett as Queen Hyppolite