James Gunn’s Superman (2025) might look bright and nostalgic, but underneath the Silver Age aesthetics and sci-fi polish, there’s a troubling lack of grounding. As a Xennial raised on sincerity and spectacle, I want this movie to work—but so far, it just feels like cosplay with a budget.
James Gunn and Kevin Feige Are Rebooting Their Childhoods
Superman and Fantastic Four are embracing Silver Age nostalgia, but for who? With flying dogs, surprise babies, and '60s throwback vibes, it feels less like a revival and more like two Gen-X creatives working through a midlife crisis—dragging audiences into a version of comic book history they may not even want.
Hollywood After Dark 