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Philosopher Todd McGowan: Can Superman save our dying culture?

UnHerd with Freddie Sayers

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The Superhero Paradox

This chapter critiques the dominance of superhero franchises in cinema, exploring how they impact traditional filmmaking and artistic voices. It discusses the consequences of prioritizing blockbuster hits over quality storytelling and the cultural implications of this trend on audiences and childhood perceptions.

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