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Zack Snyder’s Favorite Superhero Is Superman
In this clip, E-Asylum’s Cyndee San Luis asks, “Who’s your favorite superhero?”
Snyder answers, “I guess Superman is my favorite superhero, strangely. You’re not supposed to say that. It’s not cool to say, but he is.”
Cyndee echos, “It’s not cool to say.”
Snyder clarifies, “Ah just ’cause you’re doing it. It’s weird.”
7 – Weaknesses Part 2 – Observed, Speculated & Interests
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This is second and final part of a series where we cover Superman’s potential weaknesses in Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover the explicit weaknesses we saw in the film, speculate on ones that could arise from the film or tradition, then discuss how Superman’s character and interest is the main means of creating conflict. Finally we discuss whether Batman actually has to harm Superman for there to be compelling conflict.
While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:
- How does neck trauma work?
- What powers turn characters into flesh golems?
- Can Superman taste beer?
- What is a microbiome?
- Would sensory overload work on Superman?
- What is shaving times one hundred?
- How does inexperience hurt?
- Why Batman doesn’t need to KO Superman.
…and more!
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BvS Will Honor Superman – Answering Superman Fan Fears
Nov. 5 update: Remastered video, normalized audio, and added footage of Snyder saying Superman is his favorite superhero.
- Some Superman fans are afraid that Superman is going to be disrespected by Batman at Snyder’s hand in the upcoming Batman v. Superman.
- Some believe that the realistic tone of Man of Steel shows favoritism towards Batman.
- Some fear that Snyder prefers Batman over Superman and that alleged bias means building up Batman at Superman’s expense.
- Some fear Snyder is trying to adapt The Dark Knight Returns into BvS and shoehorn its Superman into the DC Cinematic Universe.
- There are concerns that BvS will be a Batman-centric film and that Superman will be short-changed his development before Justice League.
While combing through hours of interviews for Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary (MOSAIC), I’ve quickly put together some of Snyder’s comments which would tend to dispel or address those fears.
BvS is not a DKR adaptation. It’s a film that will develop Superman to the point that we can get to a Justice League. After carefully cultivating a realistic tone for us to relate to Superman, Snyder isn’t going to betray that for Batman. Snyder holds Superman in too high regard for that.
Please excuse this draft until I can get my hands on better video editing software.
For additional insight into the minds of the filmmakers:
https://www.manofsteelanswers.com/answers/creative/
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Can Clark be blamed for Zod?
Is Clark culpable for Zod’s crimes?
We do not know what the citizens of Earth know about the full facts of the story, but nonetheless, there are Man of Steel detractors that blame Clark for bringing Zod to Earth. They reason that all of Zod’s crimes are Clark’s fault for bringing Zod to Earth. Now admittedly anyone can be blamed for anything. Bigots are no stranger to scapegoating. However, is such a position reasonable, logical, or well thought out? Based on our conception of justice and reason, I don’t think it is.
Justifiable blame- or culpability- generally attaches if one has a culpable mental state, for example intending harm, combined with an avoidable action that is the proximate cause of that harm (and there are no excuses or justifications for the action).
In other words, we don’t punish people for wrongful thoughts if they do nothing wrong and we don’t punish people for conduct with harmful results unless their mindset behind the action was wrongful (purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently). There must be an aspect of free will to the act. read more
6 – Weaknesses Part 1 – Atmospheric Explanation, Environment & Equipment
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This is part one of a two part series where we cover Superman’s potential weaknesses in Man of Steel. In this episode, we cover how the atmospheric weakness interacts with Kryptonian powers, the environment, and equipment:
We begin with the basic theory and parse what Jor-El tells us about Kryptonian powers. We then point out the problems with the basic theory as complicated by the Kryptonian helmets in Smallville. We then try to reconcile the issue with a few different theories.
While covering our topics, we will discuss and answer the following questions:
- Why Superman’s strength doesn’t come from Earth’s atmosphere.
- Why Zod wore a helmet in Earth’s atmosphere, what he was breathing, and why he didn’t suffer respiratory distress when he lost the helmet.
- A better analogy for the function of the powers than drinking.
- The function of Zod’s helmets and why they didn’t wear them during the attempt coup on Krypton.
- How the Prequel Comic is still a stumbling block.
…and more!
| Events | Subjects | Power | sense issue | Sun | Breathing | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhood | Kal-El | unknown | unknown | yes | E-Air | years of pain – Ma & Zod |
| Bridge of Zero | Kryptonians, no helmets | no (likely) | no | no (likely shielded) | K-Air | |
| Bridge of Zero | Kal-El | no (restrained) | no | yes (stored) | K-Air | temporary respiratory issues |
| Escaping Zero | guards w/ helmets | no (can be shot, stopped, wrestled) | no | no (likely shielded) | unknown (likely K-Air) | |
| Escaping Zero | Kal-El | yes | no | yes (stored) | E-Air (Lois safe) | strength immediately returns |
| Smallville A | Zod & Faora w/ helmet | strength | no | yes | unknown (possibly K-Air) | |
| Smallville B | Zod & Faora no helmet | strength | yes | yes | E-Air | sensory temporary |
| Dropship | Zod no helmet | likely | no | yes (stored) | unknown (likely K-Air) | no issue until stepping off ship |
| Arctic | Zod no helmet | likely | briefly | yes | E-Air | |
| World Engine | Kal-El | yes | no (likely) | yes | unknown | E / K mix unknown |
Web: ManOfSteelAnswers.com
Twitter: @mosanswers
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A Thesis on Man of Steel [Jay Bend]
A Thesis On Man of Steel on Vimeo.
His description: “In it I argue Man of Steel was about a rebirth of KalEl as Superman, and the Jesus analogy is only told to emphasize the mythological scale of Superman’s story. In fact, he is not meant to be jesus but instead he brings a new testament in comparison to the old testament of the kryptonian way of adhering mindlessly to predetermined moral absolutes.” read more
