I don't want to be this guy, but you really need to provide some examples to convince me otherwise. I refuse to make decisions based on anecdotal claims. I see the rationale here. I also see the rational in travel bans. I don't make decisions based on rationale, I try my best to base it on facts and figures. If we're…

That's a good question, one I asked earlier tonight now that I'm aware of it.

There potentially isn't anything wrong here. That's why I'm curious. But there are a lot of women-only directives popping up in response to Wonder Woman and that (only that, particularly that) bothers me. It's the one sour note in all of this, and I simply don't see why it is necessary.

I think I would now, yeah. At least I'll try to be more mindful. However I'm also aware there's less of a likelihood that will be a direct order given by the organizers to do so, like I feel it might have been here.

I must admit I have not, and one of the main reasons is I wasn't looking for it (it wasn't an overt directive as far as I'm aware from most entities). I am now, though.

If this interpretation doesn't apply to you then you don't have to listen. I've drawn my conclusion off of people I've seen and talked to, however. So if it's being ruined by anybody, it didn't start with me.

Oh yeah, I agree. I think the larger problem with Nolan's films are how they were interpreted (or rather misinterpreted). Hell, there's not a doubt in my mind that Batman is a Republican (however, somewhat ironically, Nolan's interpretation of Bruce Wayne strikes me as more independent if not libertarian). I think the…

I hope you're being sarcastic? I feel like I've made it clear the only problem I have here is the awkward marginal sexism in response to the film itself. I'm thrilled the film not only exists but is good and empowering. I'm also thrilled Patty Jenkins finally got the big-budget chance she earned more than a decade…

Can't help but notice… awful lot of bros over at this roundtable.

Yeah, and to a not-insignificant degree I agree with that. But damn, I just can't shake the feeling that two wrongs don't make a right. If a male were included here the same thing would be gained with no issues whatsoever.

Yeah, I understand and share that perspective. I think what I'm actually bitter about is that I CAN'T enjoy this day with women. No, I don't mean that I can't go to a certain screening, but I mean that this whole event is soured by further entrenching the sides in this stupid battle of the sexes. I'm disappointed if…

I understand that perspective, and I didn't mean to come off as aggressive or accusatory. I apologize if I did. Because these things are of comfort to people, and because there are many other options available to others, this is not a real concern for me. However, I just can't help but see some of these situations as…

This is true. I'm not trying to put AVClub on notice over this, I'm more wondering about this mentality at large in response to Wonder Woman. Marah Eakin says in the roundtable:

Am I allowed to ask why there are only women participating in this roundtable? I'm not offended, it just fascinates me how the reaction to this movie in so many places has been to bar men from participation. Not only was I looking forward to how a male's reaction to the film would compare to the female contributors,…

I have similar problems with Jack Bauer, and don't see a fair comparison to modern Bond. In any event, I'm aware Nolan's films are far more complex than what the Trump-led conservative brand currently espouses. They do, however, purport similar tenants at a fundamental level: Belief in an authoritarian figurehead…

I already said that age-based screenings are a different thing, and special screenings for those with special needs would also be different (because there is a need for them). Even so, I doubt you'd actually turn away people from those? You don't test patrons to make sure they are properly in need before letting them…

But… it's likely true. There's no reason for them to make up the backstory because nobody really cares either way. They also don't have a history of lying to their fans, nor any reason to. This is a desert upon which your conspiracy seed will find purchase.

Considering Christopher Nolan's conservative power politics proliferated the cultural conscience of our youth through those films, and Nolan on-the-fence supported Trump whereas George Miller turned Fury Road into a female empowerment blast of respect and equality, I'll go with the one that gives me more Miller movies.

17 year delay = no Johnny Depp in the film?

But how many pitched tents?