In this episode, we'll go over the purpose of the flashbacks, see what we can learn from the classroom scene, tackle whether Clark is a thief, look at the subjectivity of Superman, explore some of the themes of the film using a parable, and finally, we discuss that infamous answer: "Maybe." We've got some very short clips from D.J. Des Jardin, Diane Lane, and Dylan Sprayberry. Maybe we raise the following questions:

* Why use flashbacks instead of a chronological structure?

* Is Superman a criminal?

* How did the editor show passage of time with the cuts?

* Why is Mrs. Ross visiting good for Clark's secret?

* How do legalism and principles differ?

* Will BvS feature flashbacks like MOS?

* How does the parable of the old and new garments apply to MOS?

* Why organically grow Superman from principles instead of retreading codified absolutes?

* What distinguishes the kids on the bus from the strangers under the overpass?

* Why did Jonathan say "maybe" to Clark?

* How does a teenage pregnancy help explain that answer?

* What does bar mitzvah have to do with Man of Steel?

...and much more!

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