James Gunn’s new Superman trailer promises a fresh start—but it looks a lot like the past. With visual echoes of Man of Steel and Batman v Superman, this reboot feels less like a bold new vision and more like a brighter remix of Zack Snyder’s playbook.
Don’t Look Up: What Andor Gets Right That Superman Still Doesn’t
In a single day, Andor gave us a raw, defiant finale while Superman offered polished nostalgia. One challenges us to fight back against power. The other asks us to wait for someone stronger to save us. But in 2025, maybe it’s time we stop looking up—and start looking around.
Superman Fans Beg for Silence—But Isn’t That What They Hated About WB?
As excitement builds for James Gunn’s Superman trailer, some fans are trying to shut down criticism before the footage even drops—circulating memes that encourage total silence toward “negative” opinions. But this kind of toxic positivity isn’t harmless; it’s just another way of policing fandom discourse. When fans are told to “just consume and obey,” we stop being part of a conversation and start acting like unpaid brand ambassadors. Superman deserves better than blind loyalty.
Marvel Wants to Simplify the MCU—But That’s Exactly the Problem
Seventeen years after Iron Man launched the MCU, Marvel is scaling back—but is simplicity really the answer? Fans don’t mind doing the homework if it means building toward something meaningful. The real issue isn’t too much content—it’s too little payoff.
More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off: Madame Web got more views than Deadpool & Wolverine in their first couple weeks of streaming. Not in theaters—God, no—but on streaming. According to Nielsen, Madame Web pulled 16 million views on Netflix, while Deadpool & Wolverine hit 15.8 million on Disney+. And if that sounds like an alternate … Continue reading More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Is James Gunn quietly killing off Robert Pattinson’s Batman?
Robert Pattinson may be heading to Arrakis, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Gotham is off the table—at least not yet. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pattinson is being eyed for the role of Scytale in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah, with some insiders claiming a deal is close or already done. Initial concern spread quickly among … Continue reading Is James Gunn quietly killing off Robert Pattinson’s Batman?
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