About this episode
The episode discusses the 2025 version of Superman and its relevance to contemporary social and political themes.
An upgraded version of Superman , tailored for the new digital society we live in, addresses some of the social and political themes that matter most to the 21st century audience. Are You Just Watching? Episode 164: Superman (2025) For the full show notes please visit areyoujustwatching.com/164 Consider helping out our fellow CPC member recover from Hurricane Helene . Share your feedback! We would like to know, even if just your reactions to the trailer or the topics we shared in this episode. Or what general critical-thinking and entertainment thoughts or questions do you have? Would you like to suggest a movie or TV show for us to give a Christian movie review with critical thinking? Comment on the show notes Call (513) 818-2959 to leave a voicemail Email feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com (audio files welcome) Join our Facebook discussion group. Join our Discord server. Superman (2025) has landed, and James Gunn has given us yet another take on the Man of Steel—one that feels both familiar and fresh. With a title as simple as Superman , this film stands in a long line of reboots that have stretched from George Reeves in the 1950s, to Christopher Reeve’s classic 1978 portrayal, to…
People in this episode
Host: Eve Franklin
Topics covered
- Superman
- digital society
- social themes
- political themes
- 21st century
- media
- entertainment
Keywords
- Superman
- James Gunn
- digital society
- social themes
- political themes
- 21st century
- media
- entertainment
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Superman (2025)
Books & works: Lois & Clark, Superman, Superman (1978)
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