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Kicking off with a flurry of reaction to recent movie trailers, the hosts dissect the big releases of the moment—most notably the Superman reboot and Ironheart. They express skepticism about the trailers' tone, costuming, and overall direction, emphasizing that the trailers feel disjointed and indicative of studio panic rather than confident storytelling.
For Superman, the criticism centers on the trailer's emotional tone, including a perceived overemphasis on vulnerability, the choice of music, and whether the character's depiction aligns with traditional heroic ideals. Many hosts point out that the trailer's tone feels inconsistent—starting with Supercrashed and defeated, then attempting a serious, somber mood that might alienate longtime fans.