Justice League Universe Podcast

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 26

Clark investigating his Batman story

Press as the Fourth Estate (contrasting with the talking heads Superman montage)

1938

Superman's idealism (Mark Hughes article)

Powerlessness in the major characters

BONUS: Responding to major criticisms of BvS (Part 1) -- starts at about 15:30

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 24 and 25
Wallace Keefe's apartment contrasted with Lex's mansion

Lex is "just a man" and Wallace is "half a man"

Quotes about Lex's character (Times of Israel)

Listener question: What's your response to the critiques that Superman is too depressed?

Superman as an introvert (tumblr link)

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help on the analysis.

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 22 and 23

Superman's character development during the fire rescue

"Day of the Dead" musical score

Ironic imagery of the godlike Superman taking it in from his couch (joons.tumblr.com)

Superman as glorified first responder

Reference to Superman: Peace on Earth (@superherospot)

The talking heads debate about Superman

Casper Richter's thoughts on Superman's reflection and what we can learn from him

BONUS: Listener questions about the ultimate cut

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help on the analysis.

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 21

Clark covering the "let them eat cake" beat.

Who is Prometheus?

Lex's power-based breakdown.

Bruce "can't stay down here."

Clark and Bruce's discussion (Man of Steel Answers analysis).

Clark tails Bruce.

Diana shows up and shows up Bruce (part one).

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with the analysis

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, DCU_Club Subreddit

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 19 and 20

Plot developments from Knyazev's phone data

Why was Lois's scene inserted in the middle of Bruce's morning?

Bruce and Alfred interactions and character development

Bruce is pointed toward Lex Luthor (and the audience is onto him more than Bruce is)

Why does Bruce go through the Batcave before heading out in his civilian car? The Robin Suite and the decrepit Wayne Manor?

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with this analysis.

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast

ALERT: I misspoke in Scene 17 and said Jonathan instead of Thomas Wayne. Please forgive the error.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 17 and 18

Why did the filmmakers include several dream or vision sequences?

What is the significance of Bruce's visit to the mausoleum?

What are the main takeaways from Lois's first visit with Secretary Swanwick?

BONUS: How would BvS have been different if it followed the typical three-act blockbuster movie structure?

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with this analysis.

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Pulpklatura

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 16

Luthor and Finch's verbal battle. Why is the dialogue disjointed?

The "Granny's Peach Tea" setup.

When does Lex shift from Plan A to Plan B?

We know about Lex's father, but what about his mother?

What are the thematic interpretations of turning the painting upside down?

BONUS: A list of thematic connections between Man of Steel and BvS.

Thanks to Alessandro Maniscalco for his help with the analysis.

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Thesis on Man of Steel

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 14 and 15

How does the underground fight fit with the falling motif?

What do we learn about Batman's fighting style?

How are we supposed to react to violence in BvS?

What does the Daily Planet pitch meeting tell us about Clark's character arc and the theme of absolute right and wrong?

Why does Lois pursuing the bullet story represent a new version of the Lois/Clark/Superman love triangle?

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Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Violence in BvS, Screen Rant Analysis

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scene 13

Returning to the scout ship from Man of Steel

Lex's glory -- manipulating people to get what we wants

Zod's fingerprints and Lex's cherry Jolly Rancher

Possible interpretations of Lex's character

Lex's musical theme

Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Hub City Review of BvS

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Scenes 11 and 12

How does Wallace Keefe's vandalism fit with Lex's plans?

What are some ideas behind Superman's statue design?

How does the Daily Planet react to the vandalism and what does it reveal about public sentiment to Superman?

Theme: Power corrupts, but powerlessness can corrupt even more.

Pacing issues: Why were these two scenes inserted into Lex's meeting with the Senators? What are people's pacing complaints for the first third of the movie?

Transcript of the episode

Man of Steel Answers, Suicide Squadcast, Pulpklatura