Man of Steel — Presenting Humanity’s Ideal

In this video essay, I explore the ways in which Man of Steel presents a moral ideal through the character of Superman.

How Zack Snyder’s Justice League Won Me Over

Snyder is able to create films that are truly triumphant.

The Mixed (But Ultimately Positive) Bag of the Snyder Cut

But in the end, props to Warner Bros. for going through with this. The Snyder family went through something that no one should have to go through. It’s simply fitting to see his film carried out to completion. This is a unique circumstance that is making lots of people very happy. I hope it doesn’t set a precedent for more movies or series to redone, but I really don’t think it will. It’s too singular of a movement. A movement that ultimately yielded exactly what it wanted.