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Episode 151: Superman Review (James Gunn) Does Great Actors & Humor Cost the DCU?

Author
Maverick Dickson
Published
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-07-17T11_09_50-07_00

Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find the Guardians of the Galaxy Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2023-04-19T06_00_00-07_00 Find The Suicide Squad review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2022-07-20T20_06_24-07_00 In this episode of "A Lost Plot," we dive into the transformative impact of James Gunn on the DC Universe. Known for his unique storytelling style and humor-infused narratives, Gunn brings a fresh perspective to iconic characters like Superman. We explore how his previous work with "Guardians of the Galaxy" informs his approach to DC films, and discuss the potential future of the DCU under his creative direction. Join us as we analyze the nuances of Gunn's vision and what it means for one of the most famous superheroes of the DC Universe.----------Highlights:0:00 'Superman' Introduction4:45 Opening Scene10:03 Evaluating This Iteration of Superman20:14 Lex Luthor: The King of Monologues36:40 The Justice Gang49:34 Louis Lane53:40 Jimmy Olsen: The Best Side Character1:00:40 The Climactic Ending?1:07:46 Lasting Impact of Superman#JamesGunn #DCUniverse #Superman #DCFilms #ALostPlotTune in and let us know your thoughts on James Gunn's influence on the DC Universe!

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