Superman was very important to the nation's psyche as we were fighting adolf hitler, that we felt like we can take down anybody. This amitsion of this idea of trute, a justice in the american way,. We needed that at that time. So i think the future of super hero movies and super hero stories really depends on what problems we are willing to face in our culture. If we don't confront a form of evil when it arises, if we e we just shush it away, it always comes back, just with a different face. And so i think a the rise of wonder woman, the rise of black panther man, those are superimportant
Superhero movies. Bastardized fairy tales. The psychology of celebrity. Star Wars. And yes, some ancient Greek and Roman myths. Professional mythologist and screenwriting consultant John Bucher spins some yarns and unravels some mysteries behind what makes a good story, and why we so desperately need them. Also: rethinking your own life's narrative and gaining a greater appreciation for Elvira. Trust me.
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Music by Nick Thorburn