In an age of superhero gluttony, do we need another Superman? Yes! In fact, Superman has exactly what the Marvel Universe has been lacking lately: fun. And James Gunn is the perfect director for the job. Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy is still one of the best comic book movies ever made, and he brings that same magic here.
Everyone knows the traditional Superman tropes by now, which is why Gunn gets rid of all of that and cuts right to the chase. In Gunn’s take on the character, Superman has already saved the world a few times. But this time, he faces his ultimate foe. Many have accused Superman of being political. Are those criticisms warranted? We dive into the controversy head on.
Join Jon as he discusses the renaming of HBO Max, putting the fun back in superhero movies, the sincerity of David Corenswet, what it means to love your neighbor, the amazing Rachel Brosnahan, forming consistent beliefs, Nicholas Hoult over the years, the redemption of Hitler, and the politics of Superman.
