Is James Gunn's Superman poised to soar into box office glory—or is it headed for a political nosedive? On this episode of The Arroyo Grande Show, Raymond Arroyo is joined by film critic Christian Toto to break down the creative and cultural controversy surrounding the latest reboot of the iconic American superhero. With Warner Bros. reportedly investing nearly $400 million into this film, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Raymond discusses Gunn’s recent political statements, the film’s immigration messaging, and whether the character of Superman has been stripped of his classic values like “truth, justice, and the American way.” They also examine the legacy of Christopher Reeve’s Superman, the impact of early reviews, and why fan backlash over characters like Crypto the Superdog may be just the beginning of the film’s challenges.

Is this a Superman for the people—or a misfire dressed in a cape?

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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - History of Superman
3:32 - Christian Toto on the new Superman
5:01 - James Gunn's divisive comments
10:46 - Putting politics first
12:17 - Truth, Justice and... Something?
15:24 - Super Metaphors - Israel vs. Palestine
17:12 - What's working at the 2025 Box Office
22:20 - Superman's Controversial Pup
24:00 - Final Predictions for Superman 2025
24:56 - Casting: Good or Bad?

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