She is Founder of Sheerah Ministries, a collective of women journeying together to renew Eden. The 2017 debut of DC’s Wonder Woman brought with it a wave of feminism most in this generation have not seen since the Suffragette Movement of the 1900s. This aspect of the film reveals something that is still deemed very important in Hollywood and society in general. Are you ready to find out? And I’ve personally affirmed why I have an aversion to cats #LOL. I wouldn’t be surprised if counting their lines of dialogue ends up with significantly more for the former than for the latter. Somehow woman must decide how she fits in to the grandeur scheme of life. I guess this point just has to be left undecided between horse-lovers and flerken-lovers. It seems to me that there are lots of scenes like this in movies like these: making the main female character, who’s anything from a tough bruiser to a shy wallflower, dress up in a ballgown to let audiences marvel, “Wow!” The reasoning for why these women actually need to wear these outfits is dubious at best, the plotting it takes to get them there flimsy. Unlike her predecessor, Captain Marvel is from a time where most were shouting chivalry was dead. But that’s exactly why I’m compelled to compare them. A view as problematic as this is worth dismantling in any context. ), and when she does have something to say, he’s trying to quiet her or tell her she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Look for her first book “Waking Eve: Waking Sleeping Beauty” COMING SOON! A view as problematic as this is worth dismantling in any context. Her ability to absorb massive amounts of energy can allow her to enhance her additional strengths or channel it into a devastating photon blast, which we saw come in handy against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. A great point. WE are the Hope of Glory, Christ in YOU! One is an Amazonian demigoddess. Even the most empowering line from the film that everyone remembers, “What I do is not up to you,” is said under her breath, like a throwaway. Change ). But when it came to the story itself, the hero’s tale, Diana’s journey takes a backseat to both Steve and her love for him so many times that, when the filmmakers do seem to remember it’s supposed to be her story, it feels like an afterthought. Therefore, I believe I can safely infer that she would not hesitate to stand off against Wonder Woman, but I do wonder, is she prepared? However, without her shield or unbreakable steel cuffs (forged the remains of Zeus’ shield), piercing weapons such as bullets or arrows can leave wounds, which would heal within minutes anyway. To me, the most egregious instance of the love story eclipsing Diana’s story and Steve eclipsing her as the hero comes in the form of the sex (or lack thereof) scene. The truth is Wonder Woman had deep-seated issues, ones that were mostly due to the writing of the film that was less groundbreaking—and feminist—than it claimed to be. In the past couple of years, we have seen the big screen debuts of two of the most powerful female superheroes in comic book history: Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel. He says nothing and proceeds to close the door and cross the room to her so they can get it on. How about we take a deeper look at Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel and see who is stronger? The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. It is a question that we have had on our minds since Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers blasted her way into our hearts in the midst of Gal Gadot’s debut as Diana: in a fight between Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, who will be the alpha? One great thing about Captain Marvel is how it didn’t feel the need to give Carol Danvers a love interest. Agent Fury just might have learned a lesson too about keeping a healthy respect for flerkens. Her strength is also superior to most. Was it an enjoyable action flick? Is Diana born sexy yesterday? It’s hard to argue with the truth: this never would have happened in a male-led superhero film. When I first heard people comparing “Captain Marvel” to “Wonder Woman,” I didn’t see a problem with it. Posted Jun 19, 2017 We were told that over and over again through the same coding we’ve received from the same movies we’ve seen a thousand times. Goose gave the audience many laughs and many adorable moments, and it’s hard to beat a movie featuring an alien cat that can be cuddled but also can eat enemies. But at a certain point, she becomes “more powerful than she knows,” because of the identity of her father. She has the gift of immortality, having lived at least 5,000 years old, as well as a slew of remarkable abilities that make her one of the fiercest warriors in the universe. On its surface, the new Marvel Studios extravaganza sells itself … People are fighting all over the internet about whether Maria and Carol were lovers or just really good friends, and I think that’s fantastic. Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 79% fresh rating with a 62% audience score, though we have to take into account the trolling that took place, causing Rotten Tomatoes to change its policy on allowing prerelease audience reviews. DC definitely realized the lack of representation earlier on, and, as the first really major superhero movie with a woman as the main character, Wonder Woman will always be groundbreaking in that sense. And I’d also be happy to go out on a limb and state that the big damn hero moment at the end of the film where Steve sacrifices himself to save Diana — and by that logic, the world — would have never occurred if their genders had been switched. How do you choose which is greater- the divine or the human? With Captain Marvel, we got something else entirely. But then, of course, Captain Steve Trevor crashes through the barrier that magically surrounds and protects Themyscira from the impurity of man, and the good Captain penetrates deeply into Diana’s society and life. Brie Larson and Gal Gadot are both strikingly beautiful women in different ways, and I don’t believe it’s necessary to compare their looks in this piece — or at all. Such as, say, Captain Marvel? Captain Marvel gives us a glimpse at healthy female relationships. Jason has been writing since he was able to pick up a washable marker, with which he wrote his debut illustrated children's story, later transitioning to a short-lived comic book series and (very) amateur filmmaking before finally settling on pursuing a career in writing about movies in lieu of making them. I’ve heard people saying Captain Marvel was boring, that it wasn’t revolutionary, that if it had come out several years ago, it would have really made a difference. A one-stop shop for all things video games. The other is a Boston-native with Kree blood and Tesseract energy flowing through her. While Captain Marvel did have some powerful, feminist scenes, it was lacking a scene that was as intense or emotionally effective as Wonder Woman. Her famous tiara is more than a fashion statement, as it can be thrown at breakneck speeds to stun opponents, and her sword could cut through Superman. And, who does it better? Nothing about how this scene was written, filmed, or acted tells us Diana is the hero here; nothing tells us she has the power. Not to mention, there is no way of telling how long a single training session could last since her high endurance keeps fighting tirelessly for days on end. And even during that time, she was still the most powerful—and most self-assured—person in the room. But before we do a round of high fives and declare “we've come a long way, baby”, let’s consider what this film says about how a heroine is portrayed in the 21st century. Use the unsubscribe links in those emails to unsubscribe at any time. There’s a bit of an uncomfortable scene in a bar between another US Air Force captain and Carol Danvers during her bootcamp days, and yes it’s true that Captain Danvers and Captain Maria Rambeau comment on women not being able to fly in combat, and the glaring fact Project Pegasus is run by the very brass and feminine Annette Benning. To those people who are saying Captain Marvel would have been groundbreaking if it had come out ten years ago, I can’t help but shake my head and say, “No, man. And then there’s Goose, the fun loving adorable “flerken” posing as a kitty cat Agent Fury seems to find a soft spot for on his adventures with Captain Marvel. Diana fits so much of the trope that, even though she does go through her own transformation, it hardly seems to be the primary focus of much of the film. Weighing the differences between the titular heroes in Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman may seem extraneous—some might even say that I shouldn’t compare the two women, since they literally don’t belong in the same universe and the only thing they have in common is their gender. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Spoiler Alert: We discover how Agent Fury lost his eye. Carol Danvers. Better known among friends and family as Princess Diana of Themyscira, Daughter of Hippolyta (or just Diana Prince when blending in among civilians), Wonder Woman is an Amazonian demi-goddess who was molded out of clay and brought to life by Zeus. Depending on your age, Captain Marvel resonates but Wonder Woman will be remembered for as long as history remembers the sacrifices of the past. She is only really pushed around by one character, one most women probably didn’t trust from the first time they saw him: Jude Law’s Yon-Rogg. Ultimately, what will determine the face of the feminist movement is the faces of the many men and women who will choose to emulate the superhero-like virtues of beauty, power and grace, which seem to be consistent across the comic multi-verses. If she’s too beautiful, she’s naive. Carol Danvers is often more relatable, whereas, Diana of Themyscira seems too wonderful to be true – punn intended. After all, a sequel is in the works. View all posts by WakingEve. It was in 2012’s Avenging Spider-Man #9 when she debuted as Captain Marvel. Colossians 1:27. For example, people are praising Captain Marvel (played by Brie Larson) for not having a love interest and wearing a suit instead of a skirt. In many ways, Diana has less power than anyone else in the film, even when she is on Themyscira. How Wonder Woman Is and Isn't a Feminist Superheroine Movie Three ways a fun film stumbles in its portrayal of "feminist icon" Wonder Woman. When people talk about “Captain Marvel” and “Wonder Woman,” it shouldn’t be in the context of which did more for feminism, but in the context of how important it is that we now have two awesome female superhero movies. The source of Diana’s warrior abilities. May her reign continue as the most powerful woman in the universe. Professor Yingyi Ma Speaks about Chinese Students in the United States in Online Event. So, Wonder Woman must fall for Steve Trevor, because that is what happens in the source material from decades ago, and because Hollywood and 90% of audiences expect, no, demand this to happen. I would say without question that Wonder Woman is a warrior of colossal ability and prowess who could take on any challenge or opponent with ease. The MCU clearly needed to have a movie that had a female character as a lead, and it took them over 20 movies to finally get with the program. I can imagine that some members of the audience may consider Gal Gadot one of the most beautiful women they have ever seen as well. She looks comfortable, practical, yet always female and beautiful. Marvel and DC are head-to-head again with MCU's new female superhero film, Captain Marvel. The setting of Wonder Woman was mainly Themyscira as well as World War I Europe, so establishing a believable and relatable world was perhaps more a difficult task. Wonder Woman eventually must become as American as red, white and blue, apple pie, and hot dogs in buns. So far, the known abilities at her disposal make her, supposedly, the most powerful being in the Marvel Universe. Perhaps not. But that should not be the focus of a kickass heroine—her beauty, bone structure, and sexiness—if she is to be a feminist icon. And then, there’s the upcoming matter of Black Widow and Dark Phoenix. Many applaud Captain Marvel for not including a love interest like the albeit awkward exchange of romance between Wonder Woman and Captain Trevor.