> the fact that Whedon wrote the screenplay for "Alien: Resurrection" tells me that Whedon is not world-class I think that's a bit unfair. Joss wrote the origi

> the fact that Whedon wrote the screenplay for "Alien: Resurrection" tells me that Whedon is not world-class I think that's a bit unfair. Joss wrote the original screenplay, but it was butchered en route to the screen. He's still pretty narked about having a story credit: "There is always going to be a shitty Alien movie out there. A shitty Alien movie with my name on it." I liked the original Avengers, and I think it did a great job handling a sprawling and convoluted brief (there's a 17-part breakdown out there if you're really keen [1]), but TV was his natural medium. Firefly, obviously, but there are moments in Buffy that I'd honestly defend as the best TV ever made. Not going to argue about JJ Abrams, though. Possibly the most overrated director ever, with a perfect reverse-Midas track record when it comes to franchises. [1] http://www.toddalcott.com/the-avengers-part-1.html http://www.toddalcott.com/the-avengers-part-1.html