Key Takeaways:
– Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, revealed his relaxation viewing stash entails shows and films outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
– Feige's comfort viewing includes classics such as Seinfeld, RoboCop, The Wrath of Khan, and Vintage movies from the '30s and '40s.
– He also enjoys the Friday the 13th movie franchise, and occasionally delves into the horror genre.
– His fondness for Seinfeld has influenced several codenames for MCU projects.
We all have our treasured picks when it comes to winding down with a good movie or TV series. If you're wondering what the mastermind behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe enjoys during his leisure time, you're in for a surprise. It turns out; Kevin Feige doesn't watch Marvel movies for relaxation but leans towards a diverse blend of classics, comedies, sci-fi, and even horror films.
Feige's Dive into Vintage
During a recent chat with Mashable, Kevin Feige revealed that his comfort-show stash doesn't include the work he's most famous for. Instead, he enjoys some good vintage cinema. During the global pandemic, he found solace in the Thin Man films and the works of Frank Capra, both prominent in the '30s. Feige admitted that he had a viewing gap for movies from the '20s up to the '40s and found pleasure in discovering those films. Preston Sturges' '40s movies also made it to his favorites list, proving that his taste extends widely into classical cinema.
A Sci-Fi and Comedy Enthusiast
Feige confessed to being a big fan of sci-fi and often goes for the likes of RoboCop and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The latter is his go-to tearjerker. He also has a sense of humor and finds joy in the comedy show Seinfeld. In fact, his love for Seinfeld is so profound that many MCU project codenames have been influenced by the iconic sitcom.
Feige's Fascination with Horror
Interestingly, Feige also harbors an appreciation for horror films. He mentioned that his teenage daughter recently discovered the Friday the 13th franchise and the Jason movies. Though these might not be spine-chilling, he finds them fun to watch. He even admitted that, oddly enough, he finds comfort in Friday the 13th films.
While he enjoys lighter horror, Feige does shy away from more intense films from the genre. He humorously confessed that he'd only watch the film Hereditary again if he wanted to scare himself silly.
According to Feige, comfort viewing doesn't always have to be comforting. Sometimes it's about exploring diverse genres and narratives, even ones that are designed to terrify us. As fans, we gain insights into what influences this creative genius. Given that Feige's work brings comfort to many, it's nice to know what brings him similar pleasure.
Now that you have a peek into what Kevin Feige enjoys watching for fun, how does this compare with your comfort viewing list? Leave a comment below and let us know!
If there's one thing to learn from Feige's viewing list, it's that great inspiration can be drawn from a variety of sources. Whether it's decades-old films, sci-fi classics, or iconic sitcoms, different genres offer a wealth of material to savor and draw ideas from. As part of Feige's audience, we eagerly await to see how these influences shape future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects.
