Elektra (2005) (Summer of Superheroes, Part 7)

For our last look at a Marvel hero in this Summer of Superheroes, we're taking a look at the romance of the 2005 Jennifer Garner vehicle Elektra! Join in as we discuss our favorite cinematic assassins, the movie's odd visual style, its treatment of Japan, and hitman human resources. Plus: How does this movie connect with Daredevil (2003)? Is the movie gory enough? Did its failure at the box office end Jennifer Garner's action career? And, speaking of careers, what's going on with Ariana DeBose? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Hellboy (2004)--------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Daredevil's Done Deals" (IGN)"Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Suit Up for Daredevil" (MTV)"High in the Sky Benny Bares All" (Sydney Morning Herald)"Ben Affleck Says No to Daredevil Sequel" (SlashFilm)"Garner Deemed Elektra Awful, Says Ex-Boyfriend Vartan" (SFGate)Interview with Rob Bowman (IGN)"Helmer on Why Elektra Failed" (Now Playing)"Marvel to Prime Pupils" (Variety)"Leaked Email: Marvel CEO Not so Hot on Female Superhero Movies" (Vulture)"The Shadow Rulers of the VA" (ProPublica)"James Gunn Says the 'Movie Industry is Dying' Due to Films Being Made with Unfinished Scripts" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Daredevil Actor Peter Shinkoda Claims Jeph Loeb Made Anti-Asian Comments During Production of Netflix Series" (The Hollywood Reporter)"Marvel Editor-in-Chief Admits He Used Japanese Pseudonym to Circumvent Company Policy" (The Hollywood Reporter)