Saturday, April 27, 2013

A-Z Geek (X): Shows of Strength

During the April A-Z Challenge, I’m posting six days a week, following the letters of the alphabet. I'm sharing all the movies, books and games I watched, read and played--all the influences that turned me into the geeky person and writer I am today.

MOVIES
X-Men series: The films include X-Men (2000), X2: X-Men United (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), X-men: First Class (2011), and there’s more to follow. I didn’t read the comic, but I did catch the Saturday morning cartoon, and the movies were even better. Hugh Jackman as Wolverine was awesome and scrummy all at once.

Xanadu (1980): Slightly cheesy even in its time, but I enjoyed the magic and the music.


TV
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001): I love stories with strong women in the lead so Xena appealed.

GAMES
Xbox: my game console of choice. It’s great to away from the computer.

What are some other shows or stories you like that depict strong women?

#AtoZChallenge

42 comments:

Fairview said...

Xanadu was a favorite! Think I have the cassette tape ! (Yes, cassette tape) cliff Richards and Olivia Newton John!

Chancelet said...

This is what I commented on Jay Noel's post about Xanadu: I actually kinda liked that movie when I was young, ignorant and liked just about anything at the movies, as it was my escape from real life. I'm afraid to watch it again - might shame me too much. :)

Maybe that was a bit harsh, and look out for it on cable. I do love the X-men movies. Other shows - I loved Maggie on The Simpsons. Writer’s Mark

Cynthia said...

There are so many stories that depict strong women that I can't think of just one. Right now, I'm thinking of Wonder Woman.

Nana Prah said...

It is so awesome that we both had Xena. The X-man series was fantastic. Scrummy? Nice word.

Misha Gerrick said...

Mmm...I liked the Hunger Games series of books, although Katniss is still more of a girl than a woman...

Unknown said...

I love X-Men, but I think "Xanadu" announced the death knell to the disco hayday birthed by "Saturday Night Fever."
Great X choices! :-)

Sheena-kay Graham said...

I watched Xena in Jamaica during the days my family had no cable (finally got it around 2000). I loved the show and the Lucy Lawless moved on to play a great role Starz, Spartacus. When it comes to everything X-Men I'm a fan for life. The books Throne of Glass and Divergent series have strong female leads.

Rhonda Albom said...

Believe it or not I haven't seen X-Men or Xanadu.

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Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

X-Men was my choice today as well. Watched Xena when it was on - of course!

DEZMOND said...

XENA was very unusual especially in later seasons when they decided to often mix present elements with history :) I've only recently caught some of the later episodes and discovered that she even played Cleopatra in some of them.

Donna K. Weaver said...

My family loved the X-Men and Xena stories. I just noticed they have Xena on Netflicks. Maybe we'll check them out again.

Al Diaz said...

I liked X-Men, Xena sometimes. I also liked the music of Xanadu.

Miss Cole said...

The X-Files. One of the best TV shows of all time. Love it forever :)

Loree Huebner said...

Yes to X Files...

~Brandy~ said...

Xena and other powerful women in leading roles, indeed. I am glad you shouted out to Wonder Woman in your W post. I recently remembered a movie I used to adore as a pre-teen called Sheena. I think she was the Queen of the Jungle or something. I'm going to have to try and find a copy of that film and reacquaint myself with it.

Cheers from Brandy at http://brandysbustlings.blogspot.ca/

mooderino said...

Buffy and Xena both showed women in a kick ass role. Shame Bella didn't watch those shows.

mood
Moody Writing

Sherry Ellis said...

X-men two was my favorite of the x-men movies.

Anonymous said...

I loved Xena.

I'd like to watch Xanadu.

Julie Flanders said...

I never saw Xanadu but I really want to watch it sometime to see the cheesiness. :)

Mel Chesley said...

I did read the comics. Had quite a collection of them, too. The movies are very good, even though there are things that aren't spot on, but they never are in the movie adaptations, are they?

Suze said...

XANADU! (now we are here ...)

Unknown said...

Ah, Xanadu. Gene Kelly. Nuff said.

Unknown said...

I loved the X-men series. Have a great weekend.

Jeff Hargett said...

They really did do a good job with the X-Men movies. And I always liked Xena. I've never played on the XBox though.

Patricia Stoltey said...

Yeah, Xanadu was kind of fun.

DWei said...

Bleh, I'm a PC elitist. No Xbox's for me. XCOM is supposed to be really good but I haven't got around to playing it.

Anonymous said...

When I was little, I'd sneak into my brother's room and read his X-men comics. I loved them. They are worth checking out. Although, I haven't read any of the recent ones.

Unknown said...

I never have managed to get the hang of Xbox sadly. So many cool games, but I'm a terrible gamer. I'm going to have to watch X-Men some time. So many people say it's great. I'll have to give it a go!

Unknown said...

Oh, I love X-Men!

Xbox is great too, but I defintely need to improve my skills. What's your favorite game?

Thanks for sharing :)

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

At the moment it's the new Tomb Raider.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I will admit games on the pc are better graphically, but it's just so good getting away from the pc.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

exactly right

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I had to look it up. Wow, Sheena, Queen of the Jungle (1984). I remember that! hahaha

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I liked the mix of history. I also liked the fact they never took themselves too seriously on that show. It was just lots of fun.

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

I'd not thought of it that way, but I think you're right. Ah, disco!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

The escapism was big for me too.

Blue Grumpster said...

Strong women... well, let's see... Linda Hamilton in Terminator 2, Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs and Juliet Binoche in Chocolat. I love strong women. Can't stand the idiotic screaming type so many Hollywood flicks think is what we want to watch.

DEZMOND said...

yep, and Aries' pecs for also lots of fun.... :)

Betty Alark said...

I still watch the re-runs of X-men!!! And, yes Hugh Jackman
is very scrumptious -hahaha!

I thought Cat Women with Halle Berry depicted a strong female image.

Betty Alark said...

That should be Cat Woman!

Lynda R Young as Elle Cardy said...

of course!! Hehe

Pat Tillett said...

My favorite X is X-Files. Loved that show and was very unhappy when it ended. Then one bright day, Fringe came out to take it's place. Sadly, Fringe has now gone the way of the X-Files.