Recorded August 12th. “Don’t worry, I still love you.” Suicide Squad, love & hate, critics, demographics, and punk rock.

Answers, insights, and commentary on:

Suicide Squad art book the best yet

Expectations first viewing

Loving and not liking without contradiction

Kevin Smith’s commitment

“Anarchic punk rock art movie”

Audience demographics opening week

81% of African Americans and Hispanics gave the film a positive score

76% of audience members under age 35 gave the film a positive score

Batson Rule of jury selection applied to RT Top Critics

Gender demographics of critics

Giving critics appropriate weight

Punk rock history Universal yearning Punk vs. Prog Rock Ayer’s punk-like courage Sincerity and reality Rebellion threatens establishment Diversity Improvisation and inspiration Effort, blood, sweat, and tears Commercialization Ayer built a family Recognition over time

Gladwell on Cézanne

Marjorie Lui on diversity in comics

…and much more!

Interview with David Ayer | Empire

5 Reasons Why Suicide Squad Stayed At The Box Office | Meriah Doty

Suicide Squad Is The Most Diverse Superhero Cast Yet | Graphiq

You Don’t Own Me ft. G-Eazy | Grace

Rock & Roll – Punk (1995) | PBS

Episode 7: Hallelujah | Revisionist History

Marjorie Liu’s Monstress Pushes the Boundaries | New Yorker

“Naughty” – Matilda The Musical | Tim Minchin

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I’m aware that “anarchic punk rock” is its own sub-genre within punk. 😛