In this episode of Cinemental, we dive headfirst into the controversy surrounding the new Superman movie and whether or not it’s gone "woke." Spoiler alert: Superman has always been woke. From standing up for the oppressed in his earliest comics to literally fighting Nazis, the Man of Steel has never been a bootlicker.

But for those who think truth, justice, and a better tomorrow are too political, we’ve got you covered with our Top 5 Republican Superheroes—heroes who would feel right at home on a flag-draped pickup truck.

And of course, we close with our Alpha of the Week award—this time going to Jasmine Jones, winner of the BEE award.

Whether you think Superman’s too powerful, too political, or just too much, this episode breaks down how superheroes reflect the culture—and what it means when people start calling kindness "radical."

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🧠 Join the conversation about storytelling, morality, and why capes always come with a point of view.

0:00 Introduction

2:00 Sponsor: Crypto Night

3:10 Was Superman a Woke Film?

7:20 Henry Cavill was NOT a woke Superman

9:20 What is a Byronic Hero?

11:30 Metropolis is OVER Metahumans

13:30 Top 5 Superheroes for the Right Wing

19:30 Big Beautiful Bill Will Cost More

25:00 What's going on with Stephen Colbert?

28:42 Alpha of the Week Jasmine Jones