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A political 'Superman'? The superhero as a 'moral immigrant'
"Superman" filmmaker James Gunn says his movie is political since it's about the "lost" US value of basic human kindness.
Review: Yes, ‘Superman’ is political. It’s also fast-paced, goofy and a lot of fun.
To be certain, there are political themes in “Superman.” The main villain is a raging, self-centered billionaire who uses ...
‘Superman’ is fighting against the odds to save DC: Box office, politics and Marvel
The new film, starring David Corenswet as Superman, is intended to kick off a new epoch for DC Studios, which has struggled ...
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Superman’s Immigrant Roots, Moral Dilemmas, and Why James Gunn Says Kindness Is the Real Superpower
Screw them.” That’s James Gunn’s response to critics who feel the message in the new Superman film is too political, too gentle, or gasp too nice. But it’s not just a director’s mic drop; it’s an ...
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The Simplistic Moral Lessons of “Superman”
When the video of his birth parents makes him wonder whether his destiny is evil, it takes only a trip to his adoptive ...
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James Gunn Confirms SUPERMAN Is "About Politics" And An "Immigrant" Story; First Look At 4K SteelBook Revealed
As a first look at one of the Superman SteelBooks has been revealed long before its home entertainment release, James Gunn ...
'Superman' director's brother says anti-immigrant MAGA people are 'against the American way'
The Gunn brothers sparked controversy by describing "Superman" as an immigrant story, with Sean Gunn claiming those who don't ...
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‘Superman’ Director Wades Into Immigration Furor With Claim That Man of Steel Is Migrant Who Personifies the ‘Story of America’
‘Yes, it’s about politics, but on another level, it’s about morality,’ James Gunn says.
Superman: James Gunn’s prolonged punch-fest falls flat
The first two superhero movies of the year examined the morality of power and politics (Captain America: Brave New World) and mental health and personal accountability (Thunderbolts*) in thoughtful ...