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Post by Skelly Craig on Dec 20, 2016 17:35:29 GMT -5
Same reason why some comics are called graphic novels, I guess. (  ) |
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Post by Mr. Dent on Dec 20, 2016 17:55:36 GMT -5
People have always had a hard time accepting that the things they like weren't targeted specifically at them, I think, and it doesn't help any that YA fiction has become incredibly popular this decade. While I'd argue that being aimed specifically at children doesn't stop ASOUE from being incredibly funny and thoughtful, marketing it at an older crowd doesn't really hurt the show. A bit feckless? Yeah. But balls and marketing don't always go hand in hand.
As for comics and graphic novels, I always assumed there was a distinction in terms of format? Comics come in monthly issues, graphic novels are collected into volumes?
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Post by meinhard1 on Dec 20, 2016 20:41:26 GMT -5
Intended audience isn't nearly as important as the quality (and qualities) of the work itself. The best works can resonate with all different types of people.
Some of Mr. Snickets favorite books (Wind in the Willows, Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily, Danny Campion of The World) are for children but have a universal appeal.
Similarly with film sometimes the best movie of the year is a Pixar or Miyazaki film.
I suppose "young adult" is a broad, albeit vague term. The books were certainly written as "children's literature" and it's unfortunate that there's a stigma surrounding that label.
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Post by zinthaniel on Dec 21, 2016 2:01:41 GMT -5
Probably because it's important to not alienate the adult viewers who make up the vast majority of subscriptions. I'm assuming marketing is trying to reach those unfamiliar with the series who are not going to tune in if they think the show is for children.
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Post by mizbizsav on Dec 21, 2016 14:29:10 GMT -5
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Post by bear on Dec 21, 2016 14:35:08 GMT -5
sunny got STEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ
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Post by Invisible on Dec 21, 2016 16:20:15 GMT -5
They're all wearing primary colours, I wonder if there's a significance to that. I wouldn't be surprised if there was.
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Post by mizbizsav on Dec 21, 2016 20:40:14 GMT -5
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Post by Timmixxa on Dec 21, 2016 21:35:15 GMT -5
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Post by zinthaniel on Dec 21, 2016 21:46:15 GMT -5
I have no complaints. I need to see the trailer to get a more proper visual of that scene.
Screencaps can often be unflattering since a lot of times the scene is captured in a moment that our eyes would otherwise not have noticed due to fluid movement.
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Post by Timmixxa on Dec 21, 2016 22:30:45 GMT -5
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Post by Lotusira on Dec 22, 2016 0:44:37 GMT -5
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Post by meinhard1 on Dec 22, 2016 0:47:31 GMT -5
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Post by Liam R. Findlay on Dec 22, 2016 2:49:40 GMT -5
Thanks for all these links! It's rather nice to see Sunny biting so eagerly- not sure that we'd seen any biting or teeth references at all before this.
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Post by Strangely on Dec 22, 2016 9:08:15 GMT -5
It's a decent looking effect too, especially given that it's an inherently unrealistic thing for a baby to be doing. It's a bit on the fantastical side, but many things are in the Snicket world.
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