Superman (2025)

Superman (2025)

Author: TruStory FM July 15, 2025 Duration: 1:25:41
The Film Board Gathers! And this time… it’s for Superman. Yes, again. James Gunn has rebooted the Big Blue Boy Scout for the 37th time (give or take), and this version comes with a sunnier tone, a superpowered dog, and—brace yourself—feelings. Actual feelings.David Corenswet slips into the tights with impressive sincerity, Rachel Brosnahan delivers the Lois Lane we didn’t know we desperately needed, and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is basically what would happen if Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk had a baby, and that baby grew up to weaponize STEM fairs and jealousy. It’s weird. It’s bright. It’s shockingly heartfelt. And yes, there’s a kaiju fight.Pete Wright, Kyle Olson, Rob Kubasko, Ocean Murff, and Tommy Metz III tackle it all—like the ethics of punching countries, the physics of pocket universes, and the sheer audacity of making Jimmy Olsen a ladies’ man. One of them cried, one of them gave it five stars, and one of them may never emotionally recover from the Siberian super-gulag.Also discussed: Silver Age comic book weirdness, the trauma of seeing Superman bleed, why Supergirl is a lush, and whether this movie actually pulled off the impossible—making DC fun again without being a total mess.Links & Notes
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There’s a particular kind of energy that comes from walking out of a movie theater with a head full of thoughts, needing to unpack everything you just saw with someone who gets it. That’s the feeling The Film Board captures every month. Host Pete Wright gathers a dedicated panel of film enthusiasts-regulars like Tommy Metz III, Steve Sarmento, and Justin Jaeger, plus a rotating lineup of fellow movie lovers-for a roundtable conversation that feels like the best kind of post-movie debrief. They dive into the latest theatrical releases without holding back, so spoilers are a given. You’ll hear them dissect everything from a film’s most bizarre moments and puzzling narrative choices to those random, memorable details that stick with you. This isn’t a formal review show; it’s a lively, opinionated, and deeply informed discussion among friends who are genuinely obsessed with cinema. The conversations are fueled by that shared obsession, resulting in a mix of insightful analysis and unapologetically strong takes. Tune in to this podcast for the kind of candid, detailed, and engaging talk that makes you feel like you’re right there at the table with them, long after the credits have rolled.
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