It's just a trope I can't stand, and I disagree with great violence with the critics who try to claim it's just a modern extension of the screwball comedy. Katherine Hepburn in Bringing Up Baby (1938) is a force for chaos, not a cute, quirky free spirit. I have never yet seen an entire Brontosaurus skeleton destroyed like the Titanic in a contemporary indie rom-com and if I do I'll be really skeptical about it.
I prefer my movie-ants being clobbered by flame throwers in Them!.
The Post-Meridian Radio Players are doing an adaptation of Them!in April. If there is the slightest chance you'll be in the Boston area, come and hear! If not, there will be recordings!
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It's just a trope I can't stand, and I disagree with great violence with the critics who try to claim it's just a modern extension of the screwball comedy. Katherine Hepburn in Bringing Up Baby (1938) is a force for chaos, not a cute, quirky free spirit. I have never yet seen an entire Brontosaurus skeleton destroyed like the Titanic in a contemporary indie rom-com and if I do I'll be really skeptical about it.
I prefer my movie-ants being clobbered by flame throwers in Them!.
The Post-Meridian Radio Players are doing an adaptation of Them! in April. If there is the slightest chance you'll be in the Boston area, come and hear! If not, there will be recordings!