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A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.
Episode 152: Man of Steel: The Better, Darker Superman
A Lost Plot
53 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 152: Man of Steel: The Better, Darker Superman
Find the 9 Points Rating System here: https://www.alostplot.com/9-points/ Find our James Gunn Superman Review here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/maverick51411/episodes/2025-07-17T11_09_50-07_00 In this episode, Maverick and Andrew review 'Man of Steel', discussing its portrayal of Superman's origin, character development, and the significance of Krypton. They analyze the role of General Zod as the antagonist, the influence of Jonathan and Martha Kent, and the character of Lois Lane. The conversation culminates in reflections on the film's lasting impact and its comparison to newer iterations of Superman.----------Highlights:0:00 ‘Man of Steel’ Introduction4:21 Opening Scene8:47 This Iteration of Superman18:03 The Villain: General Zod29:24 The Climax34:13 Jonathan and Martha Kent41:47 Amy Adam's Lois Lane45:26 Ending and Lasting Impact#manofsteel #superman #zacksnyder #jamesgunn #henrycavill #amyadams #loislane #clarkkent #krypton #alostplot #generalzod #characterdevelopment #filmthoughts #film
A Lost Plot
A Lost Plot: where cinematic plots are taken apart piece by piece to determine what makes that movie great, or why it has been forgotten today.