The Morning Watch: What’s The Point Of R-Rated Superheroes, Stuntmen React To ‘Atomic Blonde’ & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, a new video essay fromPatrick (H) Willemswonders what the point is of having R-rated superhero movies likeJoker,Birds of Prey, and more. Plus, stuntmen react to the fight sequences fromCharlize Theron’s hard-hitting spy thrillerAtomic Blonde, and another installment of theDisney Studio Tourchecks out the historicInk & Paint Labwhere classic animated movies were made.
First up,Patrick (H) Willemshas delivered a new video essay taking a look at R-rated superhero movies and TV shows. More specifically, he’s wondering why exactly characters that were originally created to entertain children are being used more and more to created stories geared entirely towards adults, such asDeadpool,Logan,Joker,Birds of Prey, and more. Before you react negatively, watch the entire video essay for his thoughtful explanation and analysis of the topic.
Next,Corridor Crewhas a new edition of Stuntmen React with professional stunt performerAmy Johnston sitting down to take a look at some action sequences from movies such asAtomic Blonde,John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, andUnder Siege. Plus, they also dabble in a handful of martial arts films.
Finally,Walt Disney Archives Director Becky Cline leads Disney Files Magazine editor Ryan March are still walking aroundDisney Studios, this time making a stop at the Ink & Paint Lab from a tour back in 2016. You get to see how animation cels created with just the right paint colors, and how careful they’re handled to make sure they’re perfectly preserved.
