‘Why Superhero Movies are Proving to be WB-Discovery’s Kryptonite III’ – Opinion Piece

In the first part of this series, I detailed the concept of ‘sunk cost fallacy’ and illustrated how it applies to the current situation at Warner Bros. – Discovery. In addition – I focused on Warner Bros. rights acquisitions of DC film properties.

In the second part, I connected the dots when it came to David Zaslov’s financial decisions, as well as a new development in the story; a US Congressman who has decided to investigate WB’s canceling of recent projects and whether or not the tax write-offs are legally sound.

A neo-noir cyberpunk thriller, the first of its kind – ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) was a revolutionary motion picture due to its distinct visual style and realistic depiction of a futuristic setting.

Director Ridley Scott is credited with having invented the look and aesthetic of cyberpunk for the screen with the inception of this film.

The film ‘Blade Runner’ is an adaptation of an award winning science fiction novel by author Phillip K. Dick, first published in 1968 and titled: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

It was a nominee for the ‘1968 Nebula Award’ and it won the ‘Locus Poll for All-time Best SF Novel Before 1990’. The novel is very similar to the film – with one caveat – as suggested by the title the book deals with generic androids (robotic beings) whereas Ridley Scott made the decision to alter this trope and create a new creature for the film version: The Replicant.

Upon its release, I actually resisted liking ‘Love Actually’.

In fact, when someone close to me suggested watching it – I took a look at the cover of the DVD and said something along the lines of,

“Looks like another one of those romantic comedies. I’m not into it.”

At the time – I was young and only just beginning my journey into film. Luckily, the person decided to play the copy of ‘Love Actually’ regardless of my objections. After viewing the entirety of the feature, it dawned on me… I did enjoy the movie. It just so happens that I enjoyed it quite a bit.

Hell, upon viewing it again, a little while later – I realized I absolutely loved the film and would probably recommend it to anybody willing to listen.