tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post8363756408069191101..comments2024-03-28T11:13:13.409-04:00Comments on Balancing Act: D is for …DaredevilSamantha Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-82856480385552277502016-04-07T03:18:32.834-04:002016-04-07T03:18:32.834-04:00Yes, life is too short to re-watch a movie you don...Yes, life is too short to re-watch a movie you don't enjoy.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-60055560614918303182016-04-06T20:05:47.325-04:002016-04-06T20:05:47.325-04:00So much yes! I agree that exploring his guilt thr...So much yes! I agree that exploring his guilt through the lens of his religious background really strengthened the character. Can't wait to see more. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-50599470637116866182016-04-06T20:04:32.598-04:002016-04-06T20:04:32.598-04:00I didn't hate Affleck in it as many have. I th...I didn't hate Affleck in it as many have. I thought his performance was fine. The movie just didn't work though. I'd have to watch it again to figure out why. And I'm not sure I'm willing to. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-52874214803652931832016-04-06T20:03:05.642-04:002016-04-06T20:03:05.642-04:00That's hilarious that we both picked him. Enjo...That's hilarious that we both picked him. Enjoyed your post, and will definitely have to pick up more comics. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-16960664476145540952016-04-06T15:38:22.231-04:002016-04-06T15:38:22.231-04:00There are two super-heroes that I have followed si...There are two super-heroes that I have followed since I was a kid; Batman and Daredevil, because they both embrace the dark side. I never saw the Affleck movie, but saw excerpts and they were lousy enough.<br /><br />When I first saw Daredevil on Netflix I was captivated because the makers got it right. They tapped into the angst he was feeling about taking a life - not necessarily killing - but taking someone and removing them from society, when he really wasn't commissioned to do so. Making Matt Catholic was a spectacular choice, because even non-observant Catholics (such as myself) feel that guilt in their bones, when going against when society has clearly indicated is wrong. Redemption for Matt will have to come from within, I think, no matter how he protests that what he does is right, even to the Punisher, who by his very nature is pure. He does one thing and by his lights and the view of anyone outside of him, can see - having all of the facts - that he is correct in what he does.<br /><br />During the series "Angel" much was made of the fact that Angel was the good guy, but the one who really was "good" was Spike, who sacrificed himself for the good of the group, and receive a human soul. As much as he wanted to still be a bad guy, his goodness slowly took over. Angel's soul was the result of a curse from a band of gypsies, thus making him, I think, not nearly as qualified for true redemption. Spike, the meanest of the mean, won that title. And there is grace through redemption.<br /><br />That is what Matt will be wrestling with in Season 3, now that his friends have left him. He cannot seek vengeance for Electra's death, as she willingly went forward into the fight. Matt is really left alone, with some support from the Punisher - who is a loner - and Stick, who is a bullying enigmatic entity, with secrets to be kept.<br /><br />It will be interesting to see where Matt goes from here. He cannot go back to his friends and he may have to deal with Stick before Stick kills Matt. I cannot wait until season 3. Thanks for the wonderful post on Daredevil! ViolaFuryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796592763194795436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-36016108247091512962016-04-06T04:35:26.624-04:002016-04-06T04:35:26.624-04:00And...what did you think of the Affleck movie? Nev...And...what did you think of the Affleck movie? Never saw it, but I heard it was fairly ridiculous.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-56416169907969169372016-04-06T02:19:03.671-04:002016-04-06T02:19:03.671-04:00Hi! Great minds think alike...I also did a D for D...Hi! Great minds think alike...I also did a D for Daredevil. He's one of my favorites. Glad you found him again on Netflix. :)<br /><br />Gareth Young (http://1000trillionsuns.blogspot.com/)Gushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928242767788347380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-51316183201192178982016-04-05T20:26:17.133-04:002016-04-05T20:26:17.133-04:00Not every show is for everyone. Myself, I like qui...Not every show is for everyone. Myself, I like quite a bit of violence…in my fiction. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-5197809779273109232016-04-05T16:07:08.986-04:002016-04-05T16:07:08.986-04:00I really enjoy the movie Daredevil and I'm pro...I really enjoy the movie Daredevil and I'm probably only person who liked Ben in it. Although, it's hard to like him as a regular person right now. Still, I tried to watch it on Netflix, but the violence left me behind. Too much for my taste. I'm odd though, I just started watching Farscape recently but turned it off because the constant yelling and arguing turns me off. LOL I may have a patience problem. :)Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-74484181670333006042016-04-05T13:41:12.098-04:002016-04-05T13:41:12.098-04:00Well . . .I am maybe, perhaps, a little obsessed w...Well . . .I am maybe, perhaps, a little obsessed with all things superhero. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-40964271800347005542016-04-05T13:40:42.899-04:002016-04-05T13:40:42.899-04:00Don't give up on the character based on that m...Don't give up on the character based on that movie. He's better than that. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-2106100645243447962016-04-05T13:40:13.741-04:002016-04-05T13:40:13.741-04:00Hope you enjoy it!Hope you enjoy it!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-83594420247116908802016-04-05T13:39:55.355-04:002016-04-05T13:39:55.355-04:00The movie was kind of a mess, wasn't it? It vi...The movie was kind of a mess, wasn't it? It viewed like something made in committee. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-81947612005678192142016-04-05T13:28:21.352-04:002016-04-05T13:28:21.352-04:00Another one I haven't seen. I must be living u...Another one I haven't seen. I must be living under a rock. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-17964616423316750192016-04-05T12:47:12.316-04:002016-04-05T12:47:12.316-04:00I've been meaning to watch Daredevil on Netfli...I've been meaning to watch Daredevil on Netflix since people have been raving about it! So far my only knowledge of Daredevil comes from that awful Ben Affleck version...Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-29541045885333571442016-04-05T12:26:24.258-04:002016-04-05T12:26:24.258-04:00Now I want to watch it! :) Thanks for the inspir...Now I want to watch it! :) Thanks for the inspiration! tawnyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07408106825030421819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-9305485871775855542016-04-05T12:21:16.417-04:002016-04-05T12:21:16.417-04:00haven't watched it yet, but it's on my lis...haven't watched it yet, but it's on my list with a couple of other showss.<br /><br />i'm a bit hesistant since my only visual of daredevil is the horror of the movie.djinniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552593765592424706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-65810687772051920312016-04-05T11:29:40.589-04:002016-04-05T11:29:40.589-04:00It is easy to do!It is easy to do!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-5395754838160643422016-04-05T11:29:27.889-04:002016-04-05T11:29:27.889-04:00I've been enjoying revisiting Stephen King wit...I've been enjoying revisiting Stephen King with you on your blog as well!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-15418545297285758442016-04-05T11:29:02.826-04:002016-04-05T11:29:02.826-04:00Thanks, Chad!Thanks, Chad!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-8571761162403588572016-04-05T11:28:35.287-04:002016-04-05T11:28:35.287-04:00It's never too late!It's never too late!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-3166240703426010602016-04-05T11:28:16.559-04:002016-04-05T11:28:16.559-04:00"Supposed"? Well, maybe. I just know I l..."Supposed"? Well, maybe. I just know I like the stories better when certain aspects are believable. Obviously, I'm willing to accept impossible things like the powers themselves, but I'm interested in the regular struggles with characters I can identify with. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-28090111249807029122016-04-05T11:27:21.835-04:002016-04-05T11:27:21.835-04:00I'm looking forward to getting to watch season...I'm looking forward to getting to watch season 2, too!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-55651711123527532752016-04-05T09:58:37.267-04:002016-04-05T09:58:37.267-04:00I still have to watch Daredevil on Netflix. I keep...I still have to watch Daredevil on Netflix. I keep putting it off because I know I will go on a binge and not get anything done. ^^;;<br /><br />~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, Indie Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-30033431329231308992016-04-05T08:54:09.697-04:002016-04-05T08:54:09.697-04:00Well chosen and well said. Well chosen and well said. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887078605959698187noreply@blogger.com