DC, which for the best part of two decades has failed to put together a cinematic universe of comic book adaptations to rival Marvel's MCU, regroups and goes again with director James Gunn in charge of what will be known as the DCU - and what better superhero to introduce the new brand than the original: Superman.

David Corenswet's performance and physique are extremely appealing, recalling an era before steroids and dehydration were considered compulsory in order for a man to be thought of as sexy. We appreciate the film's lightness of tone and sense of humour, although one of us argues that the whole experience is so audiovisually hyperactive and loud that the tone doesn't support all the jokes, and it's simply exhausting to endure. We also discuss wokeness, the right wing's determination to have a culture war, and obvious parallels between Lex Luthor's villainy and that of Donald Trump; destruction of cities and the concomitant human cost; what made the previous Lex Luthor interesting; and why putting on glasses is an effective method of disguise.

Recorded on 13th July 2025.

447 - Superman (2025)

“Superman” has finally hit theaters and it's got its lovers and haters, but where do Josh and BComp stand on it? It's a special edition of We Got Issues that breaks down the comics and stories surrounding the film.

James Gunn’s “Superman” breakdown and review! We Got Issues #14

It begins...and we're keen.

The Slice of Cherry Guys are on record as card-carrying DC Comics fans, but even we weren't prepared for just how much goofy *fun* this movie is. James Gunn makes an assured start to the new DC film-verse with a big, broad, heart-on-sleeve take on the Man of Steel.

Chris argues this is the right kind of edgy-family fun kids need more of these days. Dave waxes lyrical about his favourite character's new incarnation. At the end of the day, we both agree - the new Superman rules.

You will believe a man can fly.

Tell us what you thought at sliceofcherryguys@gmail.com!

EXTRA LINKS:
The official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8ZLF6cGM0

Eliana Dockterman's interview with David Corenswet about taking on the role of Superman, via TIME Magazine: https://time.com/7273166/david-corenswet-superman-interview/

James Gunn speaks on Superman's immigrant story and viewers taking offence, via The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/james-gunn-interview-superman-film-2025-david-corenswet-dhb3bw3rp

Superman 2025 (Slice of Cherry Guys #64)

Philip is joined by Samara and Elliott to talk about the summer movie season. Titles include '28 Years Later,' 'Jurassic World,' 'Superman,' 'Eddington,' and more. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast.  instagram.com/samara_ehlke9,  instagram.com/ellimundo, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

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2025 Summer Movie Roundup

Steffan and Gavia discuss the first good Superman movie since the Christopher Reeve era, a charming action-comedy from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director James Gunn. Leaning into zany comicbook lore and the relationship between Clark Kent and Lois Lane, this reboot makes some vague attempts at political commentary - but is mostly about resetting Hollywood's vision of Superman as a lovable American icon.

Ep. 322: James Gunn's Superman

Unconcerned about sincerity, backstory and lore, Superman kicks off Gunn's DC run with a bang.

Read more at: https://scottsself-indulgentmovieblog.blogspot.com/.

Episode 1003: Superman

In an age of superhero gluttony, do we need another Superman? Yes! In fact, Superman has exactly what the Marvel Universe has been lacking lately: fun. And James Gunn is the perfect director for the job. Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy is still one of the best comic book movies ever made, and he brings that same magic here.

Everyone knows the traditional Superman tropes by now, which is why Gunn gets rid of all of that and cuts right to the chase. In Gunn’s take on the character, Superman has already saved the world a few times. But this time, he faces his ultimate foe. Many have accused Superman of being political. Are those criticisms warranted? We dive into the controversy head on.

Join Jon as he discusses the renaming of HBO Max, putting the fun back in superhero movies, the sincerity of David Corenswet, what it means to love your neighbor, the amazing Rachel Brosnahan, forming consistent beliefs, Nicholas Hoult over the years, the redemption of Hitler, and the politics of Superman.

Superman

#superman2025 #jamesgunn #dcuniverse 
There was a lot riding on James Gunn's first swing at Superman. It's the first major motion picture in his DC Universe and would mark a dramatic change of tone from Zack Snyder's last projects with everyone's favorite Kryptonian. Fortunately for all involved, it was a big hit at the box office --- but did it put wind in our capes? 

As two nerds for movies, comics, and comic book movies, you'll want to stick around and share your thoughts on not just this movie, but what it hints at for the future of this new chapter for DC Comics on the silver screen. 

Themed Drink of the Week: "The Red Cape" Cocktail feat. Tito's Vodka, triple sec, macerated strawberries, cran-apple juice, lime soda water

SUPERMAN 2025 SPOILERCAST FULL REVIEW!!! | One Reel In Podcast

What makes a great Superman movie? Over the decades, filmmakers as different as Richard Donner, Richard Lester, Bryan Singer, and Zack Snyder have struggled to answer that question (to varying degrees of success).

Now, director James Gunn ("Guardians of the Galaxy") offers his take. Super-fans Bennett Campbell Ferguson, Ray Gill Jr., and Morgan Shaunette sit down to discuss the cinematic legacy of the last son of Krypton...and Gunn's place in the pantheon.

What Makes a Great Superman Movie w/ Ray Gill Jr. and Morgan Shaunette

In this episode, the boys are back together, recapping the summer movie season with takes on Superman, Weapons, and Fantastic Four. They share their experiences, give non-spoiler reviews, and dive into what the future of the DC Universe might look like. Is Weapons the movie of the summer? Is DC finally on the right track? One of the guys even declares that the Marvel Universe is officially dead.

They also debate which Adam Sandler movie deserves another sequel and swap their favorite quotes from the endlessly hilarious Naked Gun. All this while sipping on their go-to summertime beers.

It’s a long-awaited reunion after nearly five years cheers!

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"I have this romantic idea of the movies as a conjunction of place, people and experiences, all different for each of us, a context in which individual and separate beings try to commune, where the individual experience overlaps with the communal and where that overlapping is demarcated by how we measure the differing responses between ourselves and the rest of the audience: do they laugh when we don’t (and what does that mean?); are they moved when we feel like laughing (and what does that say about me or the others) etc. The idea behind this podcast is to satiate the urge I sometimes have when I see a movie alone – to eavesdrop on what others say. What do they think? How does their experience compare to mine? Snippets are overhead as one leaves the cinema and are often food for thought. A longer snippet of such an experience is what I hope to provide: it’s two friends chatting immediately after a movie. It’s unrehearsed, meandering, slightly convoluted, certainly enthusiastic, and well informed, if not necessarily on all aspects a particular work gives rise to, certainly in terms of knowledge of cinema in general and considerable experience of watching different types of movies and watching movies in different types of ways. It’s not a review. It’s a conversation." - José Arroyo.

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