Truth and Justice Are Back: ‘Superman’ Is a Return to Form for the Character—and Superhero Movies in General

New Superman movie surprisingly avoids wokeness, honors adoption and real fatherhood

Hollywood loudmouths primed America to expect 'Superman' to be another woke lecturing mess, but its real message is refreshingly far more worthwhile.

Truth and justice are back: ‘Superman’ is a return to form for the character—and superhero movies in general

I’ve made no secret of my disdain for the handling of the Superman film franchise in the hands of Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan. Henry Cavill could’ve been a decent Supes, but Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman and Justice League botched the character by taking what had been a virtuous, positive character and turning him into a Kryptonian version of Batman—brooding, whining and, unlike Batman, boring. James Gunn’s new Superman movie has a vibe…

Superman Review - The Hero the DCU Needed

There’s one unwritten rule for all superhero movies out there: if you’re cheering for the guys on the screen, it’s a great film. The last time I felt excited for a spandex-clad character to throw a punch was back in 2021 with Spider-Man: No Way Home. Since then, it’s been four sad years of nothing but boring movies, face-palm inducing films, and just one or two that helped salvage the — at the time — dying genre. But now, everyone’s favorite Kry…

Journalism Is the Real Superpower in Superman

Warning! This piece contains spoilers for Superman!  Superhero stories are often filled with idiosyncrasies that inspire deep conversations among those who gobble them up. From whether or not you believe Superman could really disguise himself with nothing more than a pair of snazzy glasses to the collateral damage of superhero showdowns, suspension of disbelief is must. In Superman, James Gunn drills into some of the biggest ethical questions at…

REVIEW: James Gunn’s Superman is the hero we need right now

Let’s get one thing straight – I’ve been waiting my whole life for this version of Superman. Not just a man who can fly, shoot lasers, or punch holes in the sky, but a man who cares. And thanks to James Gunn, we finally got him. Gunn’s Superman doesn’t just soar, it uplifts. The film captures the tone, spirit, and character of Superman: The Animated Series, which many of us grew up loving. Watching the first film in the DC Universe, I felt Bruce…

Review: “Superman” is everything we need in the first DC Universe movie

“Superman,” is full of laughter and light, showcasing the hope the Kryptonian superhero represents.