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The Impact of Comedy in the Superhero Genre
47:58 - 54:26 (06:28)
The speaker discusses how the Favreau sensibility brought comedy and vulnerability to the superhero comic book genre, which had a great impact in saving the industry.
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The infusion of humor in the superhero genre by directors like Jon Favreau paved the way for more comedic elements and vulnerability to be incorporated into the stories of these larger-than-life characters.
47:58 - 50:52 (02:53)
Summary
The infusion of humor in the superhero genre by directors like Jon Favreau paved the way for more comedic elements and vulnerability to be incorporated into the stories of these larger-than-life characters. This allowed for a more refreshing take on the genre and allowed for characters to be more relatable to audiences, making it more impactful overall.
ChapterThe Impact of Comedy in the Superhero Genre
Episode"Jon Favreau"
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The director of Elf, Jon Favreau, shares how his movie was inspired by A Christmas Story and his hope for it to become a holiday classic.
50:52 - 52:27 (01:35)
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The director of Elf, Jon Favreau, shares how his movie was inspired by A Christmas Story and his hope for it to become a holiday classic.
ChapterThe Impact of Comedy in the Superhero Genre
Episode"Jon Favreau"
PodcastSmartLess
The speaker discusses the enduring nature of 9/11 merchandise and the online chatter surrounding the popularity of the movie Elf every year.
52:28 - 53:49 (01:21)
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The speaker discusses the enduring nature of 9/11 merchandise and the online chatter surrounding the popularity of the movie Elf every year.
ChapterThe Impact of Comedy in the Superhero Genre
Episode"Jon Favreau"
PodcastSmartLess
The speakers discuss an old visual trick used in a movie or TV show for creating a character and appreciate the acting skills of the actor who played it, Faison.
53:50 - 54:26 (00:36)
Summary
The speakers discuss an old visual trick used in a movie or TV show for creating a character and appreciate the acting skills of the actor who played it, Faison.