It’s another loaded episode of Hollywood After Dark, and this one’s got range—from living legends refusing to quit to billion-dollar franchises fumbling their tone. Here’s a breakdown of everything we covered in the June 29th episode: Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker Headcanon Hits HardNearly eight years after The Last Jedi, Mark Hamill is still having to … Continue reading Spielberg Won’t Retire, Superman Feels Off, and Villeneuve Gets Dragged | HWAD 06.29.25
The Batman Part II Script Is Done—and That’s Bad for Superman
Superman is supposed to relaunch the DC Universe, but Matt Reeves just handed in his Batman Part II script—and suddenly all eyes are on Gotham again. With The Penguin thriving on HBO Max and Superman marketing falling flat, DC may be watching its flagship hero get overshadowed before he even gets off the ground.
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.
The Clock Is Ticking for Pattinson’s Batman at DC Studios
James Gunn says Batman is his “biggest issue” in building the DCU—but it’s not just creative frustration, it’s a brewing power struggle. With Matt Reeves dragging his feet on The Batman Part II, Gunn is running out of patience and time. And while Superman might kick off this new universe, it’s Batman who really holds it together—and Gunn knows it.
James Gunn Is Willy Wonka, and Krypto Is the Golden Ticket
James Gunn just gave Superman the Willy Wonka treatment—literally. DC’s latest stunt hides golden dog biscuits in reprints of Adventure Comics #210, giving fans a chance to attend the Superman movie premiere. It’s clever, nostalgic, and maybe just a little desperate.
The Flash Could Be the Hidden Origin of James Gunn’s DC Universe
James Gunn says The Flash reset the DC Universe—but what if it also secretly launched it? With shared visuals, returning collaborators, and some very fuzzy canon rules, Superman (2025) might not be a hard reboot after all.
Man of Steel Walked So James Gunn Could Soft-Reboot
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.
The Original Superman Is Gone. What’s Left Is Just Branding.
On Superman Day 2025, I'd like to remind you there is no true Superman. That’s not a hot take. It’s just the truth. A hard truth for some people, especially the ones who treat Clark Kent like a sacred cow of American pop culture. But once you look past the cape, the tights, and the … Continue reading The Original Superman Is Gone. What’s Left Is Just Branding.
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