Basically. He's not perfect, and he's not the Best Feminist Ever, and maybe he can even be a dick in real life sometimes, but his work has always been My Thing, and it brings people together in a wonderful community, so keep on keeping on, man.

Ayup.

Also, seriously, seeing his name in the credits made me SO HAPPY

Nora and I clapped at "a Joss Whedon film."

Nora and I clapped at "a Joss Whedon film."

I threw the horns. Or pumped my fist in the air. I can't remember which. Just pure glee.

I have painted the bedroom ceiling (well, 1/4 of it.) Now I'm just hoping that it was one of the rooms I just used the kilz and don't have to go back and do a coat of the flat white. Because I remember now how much I hate painting ceilings. Even more fun with 2 goofy cats who like to be in the same room with you....

Nora and I clapped at "a Joss Whedon film."

so did I

Because I remember now how much I hate painting ceilings.

My brush, above me all the time, dribbles paint
so my face makes a fine floor for droppings! ~ Michaelangelo

I did manage to avoid spattering too much paint....until I went to seal the paintcan and forgot there was a bit in the lip and wheee! Luckily, had a damp rag and got it off the lamp and wall (walls are not white.)

I think I may have been the only person who laughed at Stan Lee at the end. There were a few jokes where I was the only one laughing (I particularly enjoyed Cap giving Fury $10)

Or as this reads to me, "Joss has serious Hollywood leverage now."

I've read this a couple times. What does it mean? Joss Whedon has been one of the most famous writer-producers in Hollywood for at least a decade and a half. He's had four network series, written a few movies, and gotten three now into wide release. Avengers is a big blockbuster, but what do you think this means? That his name is better known? Because he hasn't been obscure since he punched up Speed.

Not obscure, but certainly not on the tip of people's tongues when discussing directors. It is a big feather in his cap.

We had a pretty geeky audience, but then I think most people who shelled out for Imax 3D opening weekend were more likely to be geeky about either the comics, or Joss, or the actors, or all three or whatev.

And it was true. About half the audience stayed until the absolute end of the reel.

I was SUCH a child, too. Dan held my hand, more to keep my flail down as much as from affection, I think. I make very quiet squeaky noises, and did some bouncing and only had two improperly loud spontaneous verbals expressions of geeky joy, so it was a win all the way around.

(Wow, that totally sounded a lot less porny when I wrote it. Huh. I stand by my reaction, though.)