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What Can Men Learn from Superman?
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In this episode, the fellas discuss the new Superman movie as both an exciting cinematic revival of the DC universe and a model for courageous masculinity. They explore how the movie speaks to our current social and political moment, examining themes of responsible partnership, healthy relationships, and what it means to struggle, lead, and triumph with both strength and vulnerability.
- (00:22) - Introduction
- (01:20) - Surafel gives Superman movie synopsis
- (02:27) - The fellas discuss the humanity of Superman
- (03:22) - Surafel continues his synopsis
- (04:27) - The fellas talk about the geopolitical commentary in the Superman movie
- (06:55) - Chris talks the definitional ability of the movie
- (08:59) - The fellas discuss the importance/superpower of Lois Lane
- (13:26) - Mason talks Boravia, the dork loser billionnaire, Elon Musk, and more Superman political intrigue
- (17:14) - Surafel talks about Clark Kent's carthartic conversation with his father
- (20:04) - The fellas talk Superman's hopecore
- (22:54) - Surafel talks about how the Superman movie instigated introspection
- (24:53) - Mason discusses the different poles of masculinity expressed by Superman and Lex Luthor
- (30:02) - The fellas talk about how Lex Luthor represents the nihilism that infects contemporary forms of masculinity
- (34:06) - Surafel discusses how the movie models healthy redirection of masculine stereotypes
- (36:29) - The fellas give their ratings of the movie
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