Tony offers his thoughts on the new Superman film. For what it’s worth, he recommends it if one goes into it with the right expectations (that is, low ones). We discuss the strange wokemongering preceding the film and the challenges of making a compelling Superman film in general. This prompts Auguste to nerd out and discuss his disappointment with the latests installments in the Marvel and DC Cinematic Universes as well as his subsequent hope for a turnaround in the superhero genre. Finally, Tony brings up previews to new movies come out, which seem to promise ever more Gen X and Millennial nostalgia slop. But perhaps something great will spring from the coming movie offerings.

Referenced Articles:

• “The Penguin Has Mommy Issues” by Auguste Meyrat

• “Why DC’s Superhero Pantheon Can Never Emulate the Success of ‘Avengers: Infinity War” by Aaron Gleason

• “‘Elio’ was lame. Making him gay wouldn’t change that” by Auguste Meyrat

• “Disney and Creative Misdirection” by Auguste Meyrat

  
  

  
  

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