Host Uday discusses with Brian, Vic, and John the new SUPERMAN film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult (with spoilers!)... The four also talk about James Gunn's handling of the DC univese so far, and hopes and concerns for the future of the DCU.
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Timestamps 00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Was Superman (2025) a successful start to the DCU?
07:19 - Is this movie "messy"?
15:00 - The lack of an origin story at the beginning of the film and its effect on viewers being mixed
20:20 - James Gunn on origin stories
21:50 - Is the film easier to follow after seeing it a second time?
23:07 - Is this Superman film strong enough to build a franchise off of? Comparing to other depictions of Superman
24:45 - Debate about James Gunn being writer/director and in charge of everything there. Should he have more of a check and balance?
26:30 - Discussing the box office and deciding what constitutes a success
29:30 - More on James Gunn and the possible need for more checks and balances
36:25 - Batman v Superman comparisons. Snyder vs Gunn
40:45 - Is it good or bad for James Gunn to be trying to build a competitor to the MCU with the DCU while also wrapped up in his own projects? Could he wind up spread too thin here?
53:00 - Marvel vs DC and further thoughts on the future of the DCU
01:01:55 - Romance in the MCU vs Superman
01:04:10 - Favorite characters and performances in Superman
01:10:20 - Krypto and the intro of Supergirl at the end
01:14:04 - Outros
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