When James Gunn’s Superman hit theaters last summer, it felt like a breath of fresh air. It was optimistic, colorful, and pointed toward a bright future for the new DC Universe (as I wrote in my review of the 2025 Superman movie). Naturally, I went into the new Supergirl movie wondering if we were going to get a carbon copy of that specific tone.
Instead, this film carves out a completely distinct identity—and it really works.
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As someone who has always favored Batman as my ultimate superhero, it’s not every day that I find myself swept away by a film featuring the Man of Steel. However, the 2025 release of Superman has done just that, proving to be an exciting and emotionally resonant experience that sets a new standard for superhero films. This movie is not just another installment in the genre, but a fantastic launchpad for James Gunn’s vision for the DC Universe.
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Today, I had the pleasure of conducting my first ever in-person video interview, and it was with the legendary co-founder of Troma Entertainment, Lloyd Kaufman. During this in-depth 90-minute discussion, we talked about The Toxic Avenger, Lloyd’s work on Rocky with Sylvester Stallone, Toxic Crusaders, Class of Nuke ‘Em High, Tromeo and Juliet, James Gunn, why Hollywood blockbusters are in financial trouble, the incredible Troma Now streaming service, and so much more. Thank you, Lloyd, for a spectacular interview. Watch our full conversation below. Enjoy!
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In a summer where the cinematic universe was buzzing with the electrifying energy of The Flash and the creative genius of James Gunn, who’s been weaving magic for DC Comics adaptations, the surprise entrant, Blue Beetle, swoops in and establishes itself as a top-tier contender, reminiscent of the acclaim Wonder Woman received in 2017.
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