4. "but then that's what it's largely perceived as, right? just PR?" In response to In response to 3
picking Joss based on his pedigree with "Buffy" makes more sense, purely on the feminist angle (aside from the fact he's a great writer and director). i don't see why a female director HAS to be chosen to tell a Batgirl story, speshly if one of ur primary motivations is 'great PR' (none of this is based on the assumption a female director CAN'T do the job, which is ludicrous, but i think it's getting to be equally ludicrous that a guy with experience helming female lead characters (that don't completely conform to stereotypes) can't also be a sensible choice).
Avengers 2 is something even Joss isn't completely happy with, for multiple reasons. and it's a less enjoyable film because of it (hard for a Joss stan like me to say, but tis the truth). that might've had more to do with being in the Marvel machine than anything else. otherwise, Whedon & female characters? AND it's in comic book world? why would picking Joss even be questioned?