#stephanie gunn

[thischristianguy]

Which Robin for Brave and the Bold movie?

rumours circle around that WB execs are unable to decide which Robin in the upcoming Brave and the Bold movie. That’s to be expected there are a few to choose from. But which do you choose?

your favourite? the latest? the current popular one? the original?

Instead of thinking about the popularity or financial impact of the Robin chosen we should think about narrative. Which narrative certain Robin’s bring to the story. Not just for the current movie but for the future narratives that are available. Especially when James Gunn is emphasising story first. As well as not including crime alley

if there’s no Batman origin then perhaps another Robin origin. But it’s a switcheroo. Jason Todd (Robin #2, Red Hood) was referred to in the Snyder movies. We had Dick Grayson in the Schumacher movies. Next Robin is Tim Drake. Why not? There are a few good stories to tell with Tim Drake and a different Robin from the first two.

Tim’s parents aren’t dead. Well, they are now in the comics but when Tim began as Robin both his Father and Mother were still alive. A bit too distant from Tim’s life, but alive. A new Robin, new situation, new problems. Where does that put Batman? Where does that put Bruce Wayne? Also the threat to Tim’s parents is waiting to be used.

The image above is Tim at the circus with the Flying Grayson’s. Tim works out that Robin is Dick Grayson because of the trick somersault Robin is filmed doing. It sets Tim up as the smart Robin. Please read Juni Ba’s recent Robin mini series The Boy Wonder. It’s sets up all the Robin’s really well. Tim then confronts Dick and Alfred with this information hoping to push Dick to return as Robin.

Dick is Nightwing and has his own gig. Tim is not a younger brother at this point but certainly a larger family is growing. Bat family worked in the web comic Wayne Family Adventures. Legacy is core to DC comics history. Rarely does it make it to the movies. A new Robin, how does Bruce respond? How do the people of Gotham react? How does Gordon feel? Does Tim respond to the legacy well or is it a weight? Who trains Tim? In the comics it’s Lady Shiva.

However Tim sits as third in a long line of Robin’s, Batgirl’s, and other members of the Batfamily. By using Tim you can look back to Dick and Jason. This would put Barbara Gordon in play as Batgirl or Oracle. You can also lean forward to Stephanie “Spoiler” Brown, Damien Wayne. There’s also Cassandra Cain Batgirl too.

to be honest Gunn is a loose cannon at times and he could quite easily go with Carrie Kelly. I’d expect WB to play it safe and go with Dick or Damien. But, in my opinion it’s Tim who is placed best as the Robin with the most potential difference in narrative choices. Not just for Batman but for the growing Batfamily and the legacy of Robin that Tim has to endure. It’s messy and that lends itself to fun for writers and hopefully for the audience. It looks good to me and that’s why.

[micromasterspaceshot]

Stephanie Brown—Batgirl IV

Former Identities—Spoiler, Robin IV

First Recorded Sighting—October 5, 2019

[bigbeanbear]

OMG, Stephanie Beatriz joined James Gunn’s DCU! She voiced Dr. Aisla MacPherson (based on Isla MacPherson), a professor and an expert on Themyscira, debuted in Creature Commandos Episode 4. This character is originally a history teacher at Gotham Academy in the comics. It was also rumored that she would reprise the role in future live-actions.

[gwynzynoodles]

If none of you understood what I meant by my last post, here’s the introductions in the umbrella academy. There’s no video of the first introduction scene on youtube so I had to put the sparrow academy, and a comparison video instead. Sorry

[derekklenadaily]

playbill: @kennedycenter is ready for their closeup, Mr. DeMille! Get a first look at @stephaniejblock, @derek_klena, @auliicravalho, and more in Sunset Boulevard. Click the link in bio to see more photos from the production.

📸 by @jeremydanielphoto

[flower1622]

I get so sad when I see people wanting to control what an artist/producer/director puts in his/her arts/movies/series/stories. It's about their ideias. They can do or put whatever they want, even though we don't agree with them. Don't like? Don't consume. Only that!🤔

[navree]

i've said this before, but it bears repeating, if the new dc movies are going to start well into bruce's time as batman, then stephanie brown should either be the robin, or it should start with duke thomas's and a version of "we are...robin" and "robin war" (but without spyral or the court of the owls)

[joeyfmisfit]

Stephanie Beatriz fans, DC Comics fans, we need to will this fancast into reality. Like we did with Momoa as Lobo.

[vicontheinternet]

Jade Carey I also have a role for you whenever you retire from gymnastics

[milliondollarbaby87]

Ordinary Angels (2024) Review

This is inspired by a rather incredible true story about a hairdresser Sharon who manages to against all odds bring a community together to support a widowed father, Ed and fight for the life of his critically ill young daughter Michelle.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Continue reading Ordinary Angels (2024) Review

[umesky]

Let's gooo

Looks like Steph is getting more recognition 👀✨

[chthonic-cassandra]

Corollary to the important Dracula movies post, here's a more general recommended and/or representative vampire movie curriculum; there's some overlap between the two lists, of course.

This list does include my personal favorite vampire movies and sometimes it's skewed a little to my taste rather than to what's most important in the genre, but I also think it's 25 movies that would make a pretty interesting education in vampire film.

1922-1964 (fundamental, genre-defining)

Nosferatu (dir. F.W. Murnau, 1922)

Dracula (dir. Tod Browning, 1931)

Vampyr (dir. Carl Th. Dreyer, 1932)

Dracula's Daughter (dir. Lambert Hillyer, 1936)

Dracula/Horror of Dracula (dir. Terrence Fisher, 1958)

The Last Man on Earth (dir. Sidney Salkow, 1964)

1970-1982 (experimentation in multiple directions)

The Nude Vampire (dir. Jean Rollin, 1970)

The Vampire Lovers (dir. Roy Ward Baker, 1970)

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (dir. Jaromil Jires, 1970)

Daughters of Darkness (dir. Harry Kumel, 1971)

The Velvet Vampire (dir. Stephanie Rothman, 1971)

Dracula A.D. 1972 (dir. Alan Gibson, 1972)

Ganja & Hess (dir. Bill Gunn, 1973)

Blood for Dracula (dir. Paul Morissey, 1974)

Dracula (dir. John Badham, 1979)

Nosferatu (dir. Werner Herzog, 1979)

Fascination (dir. Jean Rollin, 1979)

The Living Dead Girl (dir. Jean Rollin, 1982)

1983-present (the contemporary vampire film, of various types)

The Hunger (dir. Tony Scott, 1983)

Near Dark (dir. Kathryn Bigelow, 1987)

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (dir. Francis Ford Coppola, 1992)

Interview with the Vampire (dir. Neil Jordan, 1994)

Shadow of the Vampire (dir. E. Elias Merhige, 2000)

Let the Right One In (dir. Thomas Alfredson, 2008)

Thirst (dir. Park Chan-Wook, 2009)

Byzantium (dir. Neil Jordan, 2012)

[derekklenadaily]

sammi.cannold: Happy closing #SunsetBoulevard @kennedycenter . Sending so much love to this incredible company on stage and off.

And @jeffreyfinn and @stephaniejblock , endless gratitude ❤️

📸 2,3,4,6 @jeremydanielphoto 🙌 1,5 @corypattak

Produced by @jeffreyfinn for @kennedycenter

Directed by @sammi.cannold

Choreography @emilymaltby

Music Direction by @backeys

Scenic & Projection Design by @ptdepoo

Costume Design by @alejo_vietti_costume_design

Lighting Design by @corrypattak

Sound Design by @haradasound and @haleyparcher

Wig Design by @watsonwigs

PSM: Nancy Pittleman

Associate Director: @tyronelrobinson

Associate Choreographer: @emilystillings

Associate Lighting Design: @sloera16

Associate Projection Design: @kyleeloera

Associate Scenic Design: @kp.peterson

Assistant Costume Design: @joesalasovich

Moving Light Programmer: @henry.wilen

Casting by: @jz.casting

Starring @stephaniejblock

also starring @derek_klena, @auliicravalho, and @nathangunn1

with @dago, @laurblackman, @juliocatanoyee , @colin_hollis_shannon, @haile.ferrier, @emilyharveylee, @wonza1, @aubriesimonee, @michaelmaliakel, @ryland223, Kevin Pariseau, @lanceontheloose, @tyleyross, @Paul SChoeffler, @m_c_posada_slye, and @kristinyancy

[ispeacetoomuchtoaskfor]

Oooh

I didn't even know this was happening (I'm not very good at staying in the loop and am in the phase where I am trying desperately to absorb all the lore I can before I give up due to the sheer amount of it) but your logic makes perfect sense

Which Robin for Brave and the Bold movie?

rumours circle around that WB execs are unable to decide which Robin in the upcoming Brave and the Bold movie. That’s to be expected there are a few to choose from. But which do you choose?

your favourite? the latest? the current popular one? the original?

Instead of thinking about the popularity or financial impact of the Robin chosen we should think about narrative. Which narrative certain Robin’s bring to the story. Not just for the current movie but for the future narratives that are available. Especially when James Gunn is emphasising story first. As well as not including crime alley

if there’s no Batman origin then perhaps another Robin origin. But it’s a switcheroo. Jason Todd (Robin #2, Red Hood) was referred to in the Snyder movies. We had Dick Grayson in the Schumacher movies. Next Robin is Tim Drake. Why not? There are a few good stories to tell with Tim Drake and a different Robin from the first two.

Tim’s parents aren’t dead. Well, they are now in the comics but when Tim began as Robin both his Father and Mother were still alive. A bit too distant from Tim’s life, but alive. A new Robin, new situation, new problems. Where does that put Batman? Where does that put Bruce Wayne? Also the threat to Tim’s parents is waiting to be used.

The image above is Tim at the circus with the Flying Grayson’s. Tim works out that Robin is Dick Grayson because of the trick somersault Robin is filmed doing. It sets Tim up as the smart Robin. Please read Juni Ba’s recent Robin mini series The Boy Wonder. It’s sets up all the Robin’s really well. Tim then confronts Dick and Alfred with this information hoping to push Dick to return as Robin.

Dick is Nightwing and has his own gig. Tim is not a younger brother at this point but certainly a larger family is growing. Bat family worked in the web comic Wayne Family Adventures. Legacy is core to DC comics history. Rarely does it make it to the movies. A new Robin, how does Bruce respond? How do the people of Gotham react? How does Gordon feel? Does Tim respond to the legacy well or is it a weight? Who trains Tim? In the comics it’s Lady Shiva.

However Tim sits as third in a long line of Robin’s, Batgirl’s, and other members of the Batfamily. By using Tim you can look back to Dick and Jason. This would put Barbara Gordon in play as Batgirl or Oracle. You can also lean forward to Stephanie “Spoiler” Brown, Damien Wayne. There’s also Cassandra Cain Batgirl too.

to be honest Gunn is a loose cannon at times and he could quite easily go with Carrie Kelly. I’d expect WB to play it safe and go with Dick or Damien. But, in my opinion it’s Tim who is placed best as the Robin with the most potential difference in narrative choices. Not just for Batman but for the growing Batfamily and the legacy of Robin that Tim has to endure. It’s messy and that lends itself to fun for writers and hopefully for the audience. It looks good to me and that’s why.

[littlefankingdom]

I saw another post criticizing Bruce for having children fighting at his side, and I must say: tell me you don't know shit about the batkids' stories without telling me. Bruce fucking tried to stop those kids from being vigilantes, but they keep doing it behind his back, so he decided the best thing to do was to give them the proper training, an armor and to have them stick at his side so he can watch over them. You know, like a parent telling their underage children that they can drink alcohol but only at home where they can watch over them.

Dick became Robin because he wanted revenge over his parents' murder. He would run out in the street of Gotham as a 8 years old, all alone, to go fight Zucco. Bruce helping him make Robin was the compromise to keep Dick safe, because the child would not listen. (And yes, it wasn't the case in the very first canon, but it was like the 40s. Do you know how many kids fought against the Nazis in Europe at that time???)

Barbara Gordon is not his daughter and he has no authority on her being a vigilante. He cannot even ground her.

Jason became Robin after helping Bruce take down Ma Gunn's school. It is implied by Bruce, while talking to Dick, that he offered Robin to Jason as a way to gain a child because he missed having Dick around. He didn't need a Robin, he just missed having a kid. Bruce used the Robin mantle with Jason like people use churu to appease stray kitten. AND JASON'S DEATH, let's talk about it. Jason ran away, which leads to him being killed, after eavesdropping on Bruce and Alfred talking about Jason's mental health. Jason is benched as Robin, but not because Bruce thinks he killed someone like fandom says, but because Bruce knows it is not helping or healthy for Jason. They are talking about getting him help for his traumas and how violence is not helping Jason. And, when he is older and has healed, they can try again if he wants to. That's why Jason or people saying that Jason died because he was a soldier, or blaming Bruce for Robin's existence is false. When Jason died, Bruce was against Jason being Robin for his own health! And Jason knows that, he heard the discussion, he wasn't bench like how so many of his siblings are, with little to no honest explanation. Jason died in the Robin's costume because of his own stubbornness, not because of Bruce. (And that's not blaming Jason for his death. He is not to blame, but neither is Bruce. It's just about the Robin's colors. Jason would not have been wearing them at the time if he listened to Bruce.)

Tim Drake imposed himself as Robin. Bruce was against it, Tim literally went "Don't care, didn't ask". And Tim was already following them around before. Bruce already have Jason blaming him for making Tim Robin when he had no control over that.

Stephanie Brown became a vigilante before Batman knew her. He has tried SO MANY TIMES to make her stop, and so many fans hate that he did it. Make a choice, is it bad that he didn’t stop her more or that he didn’t let her more be a vigilante? He even got his kids to try to make her stop. AND SHE IS "KILLED" TO TEACH HIM THAT MAKING KIDS VIGILANTES IS BAD WHEN HE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OF HER BECOMING ONE AND TRIED TO STOP HER! No shit the man blames himself for things that are not his fault, everyone does it.

Cassandra Cain was 17 when she becomes Batgirl, so I don't know if she counts. But when Bruce tries to make her stop for her own health, with the support of Barbara and Alfred, Cass is devastated and doesn't obey him. She puts on her costume and fights him physically.

Damian Wayne was trained as an assassin. In every version of him being introduced to Bruce, Bruce is against making him Robin and Damian keeps sneaking out. Damian wants to prove himself to his father so bad and refused to be kept away from the fight. In the comics, it's Dick, DICK, that makes him Robin when Bruce is gone, because Bruce was against letting Damian out at night.

Conclusion: Bruce is a tired father of a bunch of kids that cannot understand they should stay home at night and not be vigilantes.