I was debating whether to write a post about Marvel's Agent Carter premier, since I know that there would be innumerable amounts of reviews. I guess that is why I took a week to decide to write this entry.
Okay, here I go!!
In no particular order of importance (all of them are important) here is a brief countdown to the things that I enjoyed about the premier:
1. Realistic 1940's everything!! I absolutely loved the detail that goes on to recreating such a nostalgic era. The wardrobe, appliances, lingo from all the characters. The interactions between men and women, that in today's modern world seems sexist, at that time period was the norm.
2. Jarvis!!! Need I say more?! His personality is so well done. His interaction with agent Carter is delicious. They compliment each other.
3. Cameos/references!!
But mostly, what I absolutely loved about the premier is Agent Carter and the way she maintains herself with dignity despite the sexist attitude of the other male agents.
It is refreshing to see a strong, independent female on the small screen that reminds the audience of the lost meaning of true feminism.
Agent Carter is bold, decisive and doesn't come off as a man hating woman, in order to prove that she is as efficient as any of the other of her counter parts.
She is also sensible and caring (her room mate's murder) but that doesn't mean that it will be a reason to stop accomplish her mission.
Above else, she knows that despite the 1940's social viewpoint that a woman should 'stay in the kitchen,' she carries on by demonstrating with grace and efficiency that she is more than capable.
I especially love the fact that with cunning (when she is listening in to the details of the case, by 'serving coffee') she is able not only to get the information, despite the fact that the other agents are too blind to see what is going on. The simple fact that they undermine her and mainly keep her as a "secretary" it gives her more power to be covert and proactive (more than any of the other SSR agents).
She is fierce and makes her stance clear that despite being reminded by colleagues that she is no better, she keeps on being determined to prove them wrong. (and quite frankly, at times, I honestly don't think she cares what they think of her, she wants to do this because she is sure of herself and her abilities.)
Her poise and grace makes her character even more on point, one does not have to give up their femininity in order to take a stand against gender inequality.
It's so refreshing to see a character like this, in a world where we are constantly bombarded by black/white examples of 'feminism' and 'gender equality' are about.
I love that there is a female character (and another thing that Marvel is getting right!!) that conveys the positive traits of 'true' feminism.
Not the hostile 'man hating,' degrading concept that some feminists have come to employ, but the empowerment that WE are capable and able, and we don't need anyone (whether man or woman) to for us to stand our ground, be proactive about it, but with dignity, grace and respect towards others as well.
I'm genuinely psyched to see how the series develops!!
** All rights reserved, logos, characters, trademarks to Marvel, Disney and affiliates with characters and images.
Okay, here I go!!
In no particular order of importance (all of them are important) here is a brief countdown to the things that I enjoyed about the premier:
1. Realistic 1940's everything!! I absolutely loved the detail that goes on to recreating such a nostalgic era. The wardrobe, appliances, lingo from all the characters. The interactions between men and women, that in today's modern world seems sexist, at that time period was the norm.
2. Jarvis!!! Need I say more?! His personality is so well done. His interaction with agent Carter is delicious. They compliment each other.
3. Cameos/references!!
But mostly, what I absolutely loved about the premier is Agent Carter and the way she maintains herself with dignity despite the sexist attitude of the other male agents.
It is refreshing to see a strong, independent female on the small screen that reminds the audience of the lost meaning of true feminism.
Agent Carter is bold, decisive and doesn't come off as a man hating woman, in order to prove that she is as efficient as any of the other of her counter parts.She is also sensible and caring (her room mate's murder) but that doesn't mean that it will be a reason to stop accomplish her mission.
Above else, she knows that despite the 1940's social viewpoint that a woman should 'stay in the kitchen,' she carries on by demonstrating with grace and efficiency that she is more than capable.
I especially love the fact that with cunning (when she is listening in to the details of the case, by 'serving coffee') she is able not only to get the information, despite the fact that the other agents are too blind to see what is going on. The simple fact that they undermine her and mainly keep her as a "secretary" it gives her more power to be covert and proactive (more than any of the other SSR agents).
She is fierce and makes her stance clear that despite being reminded by colleagues that she is no better, she keeps on being determined to prove them wrong. (and quite frankly, at times, I honestly don't think she cares what they think of her, she wants to do this because she is sure of herself and her abilities.)
Her poise and grace makes her character even more on point, one does not have to give up their femininity in order to take a stand against gender inequality.It's so refreshing to see a character like this, in a world where we are constantly bombarded by black/white examples of 'feminism' and 'gender equality' are about.
I love that there is a female character (and another thing that Marvel is getting right!!) that conveys the positive traits of 'true' feminism.
Not the hostile 'man hating,' degrading concept that some feminists have come to employ, but the empowerment that WE are capable and able, and we don't need anyone (whether man or woman) to for us to stand our ground, be proactive about it, but with dignity, grace and respect towards others as well.
I'm genuinely psyched to see how the series develops!!
** All rights reserved, logos, characters, trademarks to Marvel, Disney and affiliates with characters and images.
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