"You'll believe a man can fly" That was the unforgettable slogan that sold Richard Donner's Superman back in 1978, a film that didn't just change the game, but invented it. Now, in 2025, James Gunn ...

Among the many changes established with David Corenswet's Superman came his new movie motto, asking the world to consider that perhaps in our modern age, "kindness is punk rock." DC is now making good ...

And lucky for Gunn and Superman, Iggy Pop himself approves. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter while on tour in Europe, Pop said he”always thought the track had soul,” when asked about “Punkrocker’s ...

James Gunn’s Superman was a smash hit in theaters this summer. Many fans adore the movie for its masterful characterization, awesome action, and extremely positive themes. One of the most important ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. James Gunn's 'Superman' movie is corny. Which is why it ...

Sincerity steals the spotlight as Superman’s emotional reboot fuels hopecore buzz, Coldplay’s kiss-cam explodes into a PR disaster, and platforms like YouTube and Meta crack down on low-effort AI ...

Let’s get this out of the way. I love James Gunn’s Superman. This debut of DC’s cinematic revival possesses an infectious optimistic energy that had me smiling the whole way through. With that being ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. The scene is one of the movie's best partly because actor ...