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Month: October 2014
BvS:DoJ – Help Save the Bats
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 |
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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
Why is the Sun Yellow…? [Minute Physics]
5b – Breaking News – DC Cinematic Universe Roadmap
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These are my October 15th reactions to the WB Investors Conference Press Release revealing a slate of at least 10 DC Cinematic Universe films slated to 2020. We briefly discuss each film, the larger picture, and why it means great things for Superman.
Blog post with Official Press Release, Roadmap, and Proposed Calendar
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Official DC Cinematic Universe Projection Until 2020
Cited in relevant part:
And, in a massive expansion of the Studio’s DC Entertainment-branded content, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema will release a slate of at least 10 movies—as well as stand-alone Batman and Superman films—from 2016 through 2020 that expands this prized universe of characters:
- “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” directed by Zack Snyder (2016)
- “Suicide Squad,” directed by David Ayer (2016)
- “Wonder Woman,” starring Gal Gadot (2017)
- “Justice League Part One,” directed by Zack Snyder, with Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Amy Adams reprising their roles (2017)
- “The Flash,” starring Ezra Miller (2018)
- “Aquaman,” starring Jason Momoa (2018)
- “Shazam” (2019)
- “Justice League Part Two,” directed by Zack Snyder (2019)
- “Cyborg,” starring Ray Fisher (2020)
- “Green Lantern” (2020)
NYCC 2014, Versus, & Podcast
Three Generations – I didn’t have any great Superman photos unfortunately!
Due to happy and exciting family news and the past four days of New York Comic Con, I’ve been out of the loop. However, my comic con photos should be going up sometime this week. I’ve quickly thrown together a Versus page for YouTube content addressing the topic before I get in on the action. New episodes of the MOSAIC show will start recording soon again, so I’ll be addressing the feedback, questions, comments, and promos in the next few weeks.
Lastly, I actually have received letters and feedback from two different individuals who mistook the intention of the website / podcast as trying to address questions as the Man of Steel, in character. While not my original intention, it might be fun to do that once in a while so that may become a new feature or podcast segment.
LMU Film School – Producer Charles Roven remarks on BvS
“The Hollywood Masters: Charles Roven”
- Christopher Nolan is an executive producer with his wife, but involved in an advisory capacity, including the casting of Ben Affleck.
- Amused by the reaction to Affleck’s casting.
- Affleck’s casting motivated by having a very mature Batman, juxtaposed against a young Superman, who could carry a sense of experience, with physical stature over Superman.
- Affleck was their first choice.
- Snyder reached out to Affleck first, but there was a pre-existing familiarity, particularly since The Dark Knight and The Town were acclaimed at the same time (likewise for Rises and Argo). There was a studio relationship when Affleck was attached to an earlier version of American Hustle.
- Affleck signed after understanding Snyder’s vision, which has Wayne as a much more “social animal” and Batman is much more a “rough guy.”
- “Wonder Woman is in it, we know that. She has powers. She’s a goddess. A half- a demigod- she’s a demigod. She- her father was Zeus.”
