Where Pop Culture Meets Political Insight
The new Superman film has sparked wide conversation due to its political themes. Some have found it refreshing; others dismiss it as another tedious entry in the ‘woke’ agenda. While the film doesn’t completely stick the superhero landing in its messaging, it succeeds in posing important questions about what individuals can do when political structures…
Heroism permeates our society, embodying traits like courage, selflessness, and virtue. We often encounter heroes in fiction. From high-octane, blockbuster movies to more grounded, slice-of-life TV shows, we find ourselves admiring an on-screen ‘hero’. Fictional heroes can either feel extraordinary or ordinary. The latter reminds us that any person in real life can be heroic. …
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