Ep 105 "Superman: Truth, Justice & the James Gunn Way"

Episode 105 "Superman: Truth, Justice & the James Gunn Way"

In this episode of 'Broken Dishes,' hosts Cody Buchanan and Ivan Asen review and discuss the new DC movie 'Superman' directed by James Gunn. They compare their ratings for the film, with Cody giving it a 91% and Ivan an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes. The hosts delve into specific details of the movie, including character performances, casting choices, and critical scenes. They praise the movie for its light-hearted, fun, and hopeful tone, contrasting it with the darker Snyderverse. The discussion also touches on themes such as immigration, Superman's morality, and James Gunn's effective use of music and transitions. In addition, they explore future DC projects, including a horror-themed 'Clayface' movie and a hopeful sequel to this new Superman film.
 
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00:00 - Intro & Welcome
00:09 - Superman Episode Begins
00:32 - First Impressions & Scores
01:42 - Movie Ratings Explained
02:13 - What Makes the Movie Fun
02:50 - Spoiler Warning
02:58 - Music & James Gunn’s Style
03:08 - Visuals & Comic Book Vibe
03:15 - Is 85 a High Score?
03:17 - Scenes That Could Be Improved
03:36 - Clark & Lois Dinner Scene Debate
04:10 - Superman’s Character Discussion
05:27 - Smallville & Superman’s Parents
06:36 - Casting Choices for the Parents
07:55 - The Message & Movie Twist
08:19 - Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
08:30 - Cast Highlights & Jimmy Olsen
09:43 - David Corenswet as Superman
10:07 - Superman’s Heroic Approach
10:25 - Comic Book & Animated Influences
11:07 - Supergirl’s Introduction
12:15 - Wanting a Superman Sequel
12:39 - Breaking the “Dark” DC Streak
13:01 - Snyderverse vs. James Gunn’s Vision
13:20 - Superman’s Morality & Message
14:10 - Nature vs. Nurture
14:51 - Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
15:27 - Lois & Clark’s Relationship
16:13 - Supporting Characters
16:22 - Isabella Merced as Hawkgirl
16:36 - Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
17:29 - Lex Luthor’s Character Analysis
18:00 - Political & Social Themes
19:11 - Superman as an Immigrant Allegory
20:09 - Cloning & Villain Plot Points
21:37 - Superman’s Humanity & Flaws
22:23 - Crypto the Dog
23:01 - “Woke” Discourse & Movie Themes
24:00 - DC’s Future & Upcoming Movies
25:00 - Clayface & Batman 2 Announcements
26:00 - Comic Book Lore & Fandom
27:00 - Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up
30:32 - Closing Remarks

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