heroes
Was watching the beginning of "The Aviator" and I realize that I could actually like Leo Di Caprio, even though earlier in this very blog I have incriminated myself by posting my dislike for his wimpy stuff in general. Just shows that I like boyish charming heroes, or at least, they should have that ability, even if they mostly don't use it. Cay Grant, George Clooney.
And as for heroines, the ones i like are usually ice-maidens who act tough but have soft-centres/moments of weakness revealed. Grace Kelly above all, Michelle Pfeiffer.
Both of which make for very boring, common kind of stock characters, so Hollywood must be credited for identifying these kinds of characters which resonate with people. Especially these kinds of heriones don't figure much in literature I think, apart from Jane Eyre or Pride and Prejudice. wonder what are the other types of archetypes for heroines...maybe the classics of Homer would have some clues....or the classics of India, where female characters were smart, innovative and 3-dimensional, 3000 years ago.....in fact there is a whole train of thought along the lines of how modern heroines have become more uni-dimensional.....
And the class of heroes which are the coolest are of course, for me at least, the Jim Carreys of the world. Cocky, smart, witty, rude at times, sensitive and vain. then again, there aren't too many like him. Can't think of a single one, actually...