![]() Both films contain brief early sequences, told in flashback, where we find a young Diana Prince on her birth island of Themyscira, competing alongside veteran woman warriors in tournaments of Olympic proportions. Wonder Woman (2017) takes place in Europe during World War One, exploring the traumatising effects of warfare on humanity its successor is situated in Washington DC, 70 years later. Truth-seeking compels us to ask complex questions about history and cultural memory – and relates to the inspiration for Wonder Woman's own origin story. (I hesitate to see what will become of the Wonder Woman film currently in production- it's hard to see anyone but Lynda being WW.The concept of truth is central to Patty Jenkins’ film, Wonder Woman 1984, the second in her superheroine franchise. a green Lou Ferrigno, or a buxom Lynda Carter?) Definitely recommended viewing- although one should read the original comics (especially George Perez' run) to get a truer feel for Wonder Woman's mythos. As far as superhero shows go, though, it's a definite improvement over the 60's Batman, and is on a par with the Incredible Hulk. Guest appearances by other DC super-heroines would have been cool, too. The show itself definitely could have used some improvement a continuing storyline and better sf/x could have made the show a little more timeless. Unlike most of the Charlie's Angels, who look like sex symbols from a bygone era, Lynda looks great, 20+ years later. The show may be cheesy, but there is no denying that Lynda Carter plays one sexy and fun Wonder Woman. ![]() Very 70s everything looks dated.but Lynda? Whoa! I had a major thing for Lynda when I was a kid, and so did every other heterosexual male of the time I still do, too. I've been watching the reruns of late on the Sci-Fi channel, and am rediscovering how silly and entertaining the whole show is I prefer the "New Adventures", but even the WW2 episodes are zany fun. ![]()
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