One of the first posts I wrote on here was an obituary for Carrie Fischer. A huge blow to the global community as the spark of hope for a galaxy far away in a time so long ago flickered it's last light. Death is, however, a part of the life cycle, and Carrie Fischer did live a good life and she will continue to live on in our own memories. However, this is unfortunately not always the case. Last week Zack Snyder announced that he was leaving Justice League for reasons that should have been heart shattering to many. Zack Snyder's daughter, Autumn, committed suicide. She was 20 years old.
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| Autumn is the closest to Zack on the Left |
It is a tragedy for sure, and my heart goes out to him and his family. However, it is shameful to see so much hate thrown at a man who has lost his child. After this news was released the amount of people on the internet that flocked to mock Zack Snyder for his film career, to say things like "I bet this is just a publicity stunt," or "this is karma for ruining DC films." It's appalling and it is disgusting. However, I would like to take some shots at the people saying these things directly.
You who would rather take an opportunity to make jabs at a man for his life's work while he is in mourning for the death of his child, I would like to remind you of a few things. First, you all claimed that Ben Affleck was a terrible choice for Batman and started an online lynch mob over the fact that Snyder cast him, however, it is agreed across the board pretty much, that Affleck's portrayal of the character was incredible. You again criticized him for the casting of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, however, not only has she since become beloved by all of you, she is reportedly about to have the first strong DC film released if the initial reactions are any indication (which Zack Snyder also had a hand in writing as well). Yes Man of Steel and Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice were a rocky start to the franchise, but that man has put all of his blood sweat and tears into building this universe and has given a lot more to us than you have given him credit for. In fact, all of his decisions that he has made have been met with scrutiny, and each time he tends to prove us wrong. For that fact alone, there is a measure of respect that we owe him.
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| All of these people were cast by Snyder, and most of these decisions have been belittled. Here they stand now bringing dreams to life |
Just so we are clear, I am not asking that you like his films. I am not saying that this death means you should change your opinions on him as a director. What I am saying is that a man should not be attacked for putting his all into something, and it most certainly should not be spurred on when he is dealing with the death of his daughter. No parent should have to bury their own child, no parent should have the feeling of hopelessness that for some odd reason their kid found their own life not worth living. I am asking that instead of being assholes and using this chance to attack a man who is trying to focus on his family to mend, to stand in solidarity and try to alleviate some of the pain by acknowledging what he's done right.
I realize this blog is small, I doubt it will be read by Zack Snyder and his family. However, if there is an off chance that he does. I just want to say thank you for all of your work. It's not easy to make a film. The stress of executive heads breathing down your neck, the fans, and your own visions colliding with what everyone else wants you to do, it's not an easy gig. You have done more than an admirable job with what you were give and have brought to life characters in a way I could never have even dreamed of seeing them. I am so sorry for your loss, and I wish you and your family the best.
This has been another edition of Comic Relief! we'll see you again soon, and with much brighter tidings.
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