Smallville

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1. ›Smallville Nostalgia@steemychicken1727d

   Sure, nostalgia speaks to a large extent. Yesterday, it was Sunday, a time that for us 90’s kids (note: you’re not a 90’s kid, you’re a 30-year-old adult type shi) used to mean good old programming of foreign series on a channel called Star.

   If DC is not renowned once for its cinematic adaptations, it’s not renowned a hundred times for its TV adaptations, especially when they were undertaken by the former WB, now CW. But there’s a sweet, cheesy American charm in these shows that exerts a magnetic attraction. Maybe because they offer mindless fun from the top shelf, maybe because we don’t need to take everything seriously, maybe because not all superhero series need to be Daredevil, maybe because we need new narratives.

   What’s certain is that Warner deserves a huge bravo for not laughing off Alfred Gough and Miles Millar when they pitched the idea for a coming-of-age series about Superman and instead generously gave us, in my calm opinion, one of the purest masterpieces of mass television of the 2000s. It’s cheesy, it’s cliché-ridden, it has everything to ensure a good time without overstimulating your brain.

   Not all series need to be complex, just as not all video games need to be difficult. Clichés have become clichés for very specific reasons. That’s why I admire DC/Warner series like Smallville or later The Flash. We need non-pretentious shows, perhaps childish, that simply aim to entertain.

   The downside of DC is that so far, it only invests in this television-wise. Just like Marvel, either from the Netflixverse or now on Disney+, in serious series or over-the-top comedies. I’m not saying any of these are bad, I’m saying there’s no variety in the approach. It’s either one or the other.

   In all seriousness, I think the only series that tried to create such a unique golden mean—and to some extent succeeded—was Gotham.

   Anyway, the MCU seems to be slowly finding its way after the disoriented post-Infinity phase (and they better because they’re preparing to welcome X-Men and Fantastic Four, and if they mess it up, the curse of Brahmaputra will fall upon them). I’ve been praying daily for years for God to enlighten DC to finally figure out what exactly it wants to do. The only sure thing is that the superhero genre needs a bit more pluralism, experimentation, and artistry. It’s not just one thing. Let’s not allow it to become just one thing.

   That’s all. Watch Smallville, those of you who haven’t seen it or have fallen into the pit of nostalgia after this post. I will be waiting for some streaming platform to finally include it so I can give it the rewatch it deserves.

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2. ›5 reasons to watch: Smallville [ENG/ESP]@carminasalazarte1102d

   

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   Hello to everyone in the Movies & TV Shows community! Today I bring a new recommendation to marathon at home. This time it is one of the most memorable series in the DC superhero universe and it is none other than 'Smallville', the series that portrays the beginnings of the beloved Kryptonian, Clark Kent, better known as Superman. Created, produced and written by several authors of which Alfred Gough and Miles Millar stand out, 'Smallville' was launched in 2001 and ended in 2011 with a total of 10 seasons as a series intended for a teenage audience.

   If you're a fan of Superman and Comics (or superhero stories), you'll know that the series works more as an interpretation of Clark Kent's life. How he grew up in a small town, on the family farm of the Kents (his adopted family from earth), with typical teenage conflicts (friends, romances, confusion, difficult decisions, etc.) and the introduction of several other dilemmas how to learn to use his powers for good and thus finally become the Superman we all know. As such, it takes a bit of a departure from the comics written by Jerry Siegel. Although it may seem a bit risky, I think it's a pretty good concept and it worked, plus, 'Smallville' gave way to the current series about superheroes. So here are 5 reasons why you should watch 'Smallville'.

   ¡Hola a todos en la comunidad de Movies & TV Shows! El día de hoy traigo una nueva recomendación para maratonear en casa. Esta vez se trata de una de las series más memorables dentro del universo de los superhéroes de DC y no es otra más que 'Smallville', la serie que retrata los inicios del querido Kryptoniano, Clark Kent, mejor conocido cómo Superman. Creada, producida y escrita por varios autores de los que destacan Alfred Gough y Miles Millar, 'Smallville' fue lanzada en el año 2001 y finalizada en el año 2011 con un total de 10 temporadas cómo una serie destinada para un público adolescente.

   Si eres un fanático de Superman y los Cómics (o las historias de superhéroes), sabrás que la serie funciona más cómo una interpretación de la vida de Clark Kent. El cómo creció en un pequeño pueblo, en la granja familiar de los Kent (su familia adoptiva de la tierra), con conflictos típicos de un adolescente (los amigos, los romances, la confusión, las decisiones difíciles, etc.) y la introducción de varios otros dilemas cómo aprender a utilizar sus poderes para el bien y así convertirse finalmente en el Superman que todos conocemos. Por ello se despega un poco de los cómics escritos por Jerry Siegel. Aunque puede parecer un poco arriesgado, considero que es un concepto bastante bueno y que funcionó, además, 'Smallville' dió paso a las actuales series sobre superhéroes. Así que aquí te dejo 5 razones por las cuales debes ver 'Smallville'.

   

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   Amazing soundtrack: I think it's impossible to disassociate the song "Save Me" by the band Remy Zero, with 'Smallville'. Just listening to it playing during the presentation of all the cast of the series produces adrenaline. And of course it goes very much with the theme of the series, but it wasn't the only song that made many scenes memorable. In fact in those days some movies and series used to release Cd's where they compiled the soundtrack used and of course, 'Smallville' had its own. The geniuses behind this are Louis Febre and Mark Snow who were also in charge of producing the incidental music. To give an idea of their great work, Mark Snow composed the incidental music for the X Files, that background music that gave a mysterious, melancholic and terrifying atmosphere to Mulder and Scully's adventures. Although 'Smallville' has a "happier" context, the musical adaptation was not long in coming and becomes epic.

   Una increíble banda sonora: creo que es imposible desligar la canción "Save Me" de la banda Remy Zero, con 'Smallville'. Solo escucharla sonar durante la presentación de todo el elenco de la serie produce adrenalina. Y por supuesto va muy acordé con la temática de la serie, pero no fue la única canción que provocó que muchas escenas fueran memorables. De hecho en aquellos tiempos algunas películas y series solían sacar Cd's dónde compilaban el soundtrack utilizado y por supuesto, 'Smallville' tuvo el suyo. Los genios detrás de esto son Louis Febre y Mark Snow quienes también se encargaron de producir la música incidental. Para dar una idea de su gran trabajo, Mark Snow compuso la música incidental de los X Files, aquella música de fondo que otorgaba una atmósfera misteriosa, melancólica y terrorífica a las aventuras de Mulder y Scully. Aunque 'Smallville' tiene un contexto "más alegre", la adecuación musical no se hizo esperar y se vuelve épica.

   

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   A very human Clark Kent: we are always shown that heroes are something like gods (invincible, immortal, perfect and unreachable), but in 'Smallville' it is touching to see that imperfection in the young Clark Kent (played by Tom Welling), who having been raised by humans has a very affable, empathetic, somewhat clumsy and in several cases, weak way of being. And it is precisely these feelings, behaviors and thoughts that make him different from a God. Although Clark is in body an immortal being, everything mentioned above makes him human. It is a duality that he must confront and which we will witness, besides, seeing Superman in his beginnings is the number one reason to watch 'Smallville'.

   Un Clark Kent muy humano: siempre se nos muestra que los héroes son algo parecido a los dioses (invencibles, inmortales, perfectos e inalcanzables), pero en 'Smallville' resulta conmovedor ver esa imperfección en el joven Clark Kent (interpretado por Tom Welling), quién al haber sido criado por humanos tiene una forma de ser muy afable, empática, algo torpe y en varios casos, débil. Y es precisamente esos sentimientos, comportamientos y pensamientos los que lo hacen diferenciar de un Dios. Aunque Clark sea en cuerpo un ser inmortal, todo lo mencionado arriba lo vuelve humano. Es una dualidad que debe confrontar y de los cuales seremos testigos, además, ver a Superman en sus inicios es la razón número uno para ver 'Smallville'.

   

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   Villains of great level: if watching the series for Superman is a more than understandable reason, doing it for its villains is even better. Thanks to actors Michael Rosenbaum (as Lex Luthor) and John Glover (as Lionel Luthor) we got some of the best performances of these two characters. Father (Lionel) and son (Lex) give the series a sober, dark and serious character that balances the tendency of the series to have an air of innocence (much more childlike). With every performance on stage, the dialogue between these characters (and other characters in the series that sometimes participate in these speeches), are worth listening to very carefully. The Machiavellian of the Luthors contrasts greatly with the goodness of the Kents. Conflicts between light and dark, without bordering on caricaturing the characters.

   Villanos de gran nivel: si ver la serie por Superman es una razón más que entendible, hacerlo por sus villanos es aún mejor. Gracias a los actores Michael Rosenbaum (cómo Lex Luthor) y John Glover (cómo Lionel Luthor) obtuvimos unas de las mejores actuaciones de estos dos personajes. Padre (Lionel) e hijo (Lex) otorgan a la serie un carácter sobrio, oscuro y serio que equilibra la tendencia de la serie por tener un aire de inocencia (mucho más infantil). Con cada actuación en escena, el diálogo entre estos personajes (y otros personajes de la serie que participan en ocasiones en esos discursos), son dignos de ser escuchados con mucha atención. Lo maquiavélico de los Luthors contrasta mucho con la bondad de los Kent. Conflictos entre la luz y la oscuridad, sin rayar en la caricaturización de los personajes.

   

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   Everything in its own time: if there is something on which opinions are divided is on whether it was a good idea that 'Smallville' has progressed so slowly and with so many seasons: many hated this and others loved it. Being objective, some seasons are better than others, but definitely the fact that the changes happened progressively and not abruptly was a great success. Starting with the fact that being a series where we want to see Clark's first steps, we don't want to skip any of them and get to the consecrated Clark. It makes clear all the sacrifices and situations that Clark had to go through to forge the Man of Steel. Also the introduction of Lex Luthor first as a friend who gradually becomes his nemesis, is at a certain point imperceptible and we only notice the change of his nature until well into the series. I would say that the series is fragmented into several periods: the happy period, the period of metamorphosis and the dark period.

   Todo a su tiempo: sí hay algo en lo que se dividen las opiniones es sobre sí fue buena idea que 'Smallville' haya avanzado tan lentamente y con tantas temporadas: muchos odiaron esto y otros lo amaron. Siendo objetiva, algunas temporadas son mejores que otras, pero definitivamente el hecho de que los cambios se dieran progresivamente y no abruptamente, fue un gran acierto. Comenzando por el hecho de que siendo una serie dónde deseamos ver los primeros pasos de Clark, no queremos saltarnos ninguno de ellos y llegar al Clark consagrado. Se deja en claro todos los sacrificios y situaciones que Clark tuvo que atravesar para forjar al Hombre de Acero. Además la introducción de Lex Luthor primeramente cómo un amigo que pasa a ser poco a poco a su némesis, es en cierto punto imperceptible y solo advertimos el cambio de su naturaleza hasta bien avanzada la serie. Diría que la serie se fragmenta en varios períodos: el período feliz, el período de la metamorfosis y el período oscuro.

   

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   Pure nostalgia: the series was responsible not only for telling a story about a boy from another galaxy but also (and without perceiving it), it served as an audiovisual record of a decade between 2000 and 2010. Although it's really eleven years. We can't help but feel nostalgic when we see the technology (cell phones with keys, computers with huge monitors, compact cameras, etc.), the clothes, the music and even the filmic aspect of that time. It's like taking a trip back in time. And for that reason, it is also enjoyable and entertaining to watch 'Smallville'. The series itself is a pure reminder of the decade.

   Nostalgia pura: la serie se encargó no solo de contar una historia sobre un chico de otra galaxia sino que también (y sin percibirlo), sirvió como un registro audiovisual de una década de entre la época del 2000 al 2010. Aunque son realmente once años. No podemos dejar de sentir nostalgia cuando vemos la tecnología (los celulares de teclas, las computadoras con enormes monitores, las cámaras compactas, etc.), la vestimenta, la música e incluso el aspecto filmico de aquel tiempo. Es cómo hacer un viaje al pasado. Y por eso, también resulta agradable y entretenido ver 'Smallville'. La propia serie es un recuerdo puro de la década.

   

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   Finally my friends, I have tried to leave some of the reasons that I consider to be the right ones to recommend the series. As I said above, yes, it is a series for teenagers and moments of romance, clichés and comedy will be the order of the day but don't let that stop you because 'Smallville' is much more than what it seems at first glance. So, I just have to say thank you very much for stopping by and reading my blog. I send you a big hug and I'll see you next time.

   Finalmente amigos míos, he tratado de dejar algunas de las razones que considero son las indicadas para recomendar la serie. Cómo comenté arriba, sí, es una serie para adolescentes y los momentos de romances, clichés y comedia estarán a la orden del día pero que eso no los haga detenerse porque 'Smallville'es mucho más de lo que parece a simple vista. Así que, no me queda más que decir que muchísimas gracias por pasar por aquí y leer mi blog. Les envío un fuerte abrazo y nos vemos en la próxima oportunidad.

   

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