Saturday 3 January 2015

The Rise of the Superhero


Spider-Man. The Avengers. Batman. X-Men. These superheroes have taken to the big screen in recent years and proven to be incredibly successful amongst audiences and critics alike. It’s no secret that there’s big money to be made in the sub-genre that has been dominating contemporary cinema, and many studios are hoping to emulate the success of the big names and draw in the masses with their version of the ‘superhero movie.’ But what is it about these types of films that make them so popular? Why are audiences so inclined to go and see films that effectively feature people dressed up in unusual costumes, swinging around town and battling villains?

This is the beginning paragraph for a piece I wrote for newspaper, Concrete, and if you're intrigued to read more,  you can check out the rest of the article right here. 

Full link: http://www.concrete-online.co.uk/rise-superhero/

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