Breaking News: ‘The Marvels’ Drops Bombshell Response to Sexism!”
The masterminds behind “The Marvels,” including director Nia DaCosta and executive producer Mary Livanos, remain unswayed by the sexist trolls disparaging the film’s strong female characters. However, they couldn’t resist a subtle rejoinder.
In contrast to Samuel L. Jackson, who vocally confronted the misogynistic criticism faced by female action heroes like Brie Larson in “Captain Marvel” and its sequel, “The Marvels” creators took a more composed stance.
Speaking with Rolling Stone, Nia DaCosta downplayed the significance of online negativity, emphasizing the multitude of tasks involved in creating such movies. She preferred to concentrate on the positive aspects of fandom and the joy of uniting people through storytelling. DaCosta underscored the team’s dedication to producing an outstanding movie, experimenting with new creative avenues, and enjoying the process.
Mary Livanos, the executive producer, adopted a diplomatic tone, emphasizing the primary objective of crafting a film that they, as enthusiasts, would have eagerly anticipated in their own childhoods. She highlighted the filmmakers’ commitment to creating a movie that resonates with the audience’s affection for the characters.
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Despite their dismissive attitude towards online criticism, the creators acknowledged a subtle response embedded in the film’s main trailer and a pivotal scene. The chosen sequence, accompanied by the Beastie Boys’ 1998 hit “Intergalactic,” features the lyric, “Don’t you tell me to smile,” serving as a direct retort to the earlier criticism of Brie Larson’s perceived lack of a “smiley” demeanor in the initial “Captain Marvel” footage.
Nia DaCosta credited the film’s editor, Catrin Hedström, for the clever choice of music, explaining her knack for selecting impactful songs. Mary Livanos shared that the team had individual soundtracks for the film, and the chosen track perfectly matched the overall vibe.
While acknowledging the potential for trolls to be triggered by “The Marvels,” given its increased representation of female heroes and a female lead villain, the creators celebrated the positive experience of having numerous women involved both in front of and behind the camera. Livanos described the working environment as collaborative, fun, and relaxed, emphasizing their shared passion for the characters as a driving force in the project.
