"You'll believe a man can fly" That was the unforgettable slogan that sold Richard Donner's Superman back in 1978, a film that didn't just change the game, but invented it. Now, in 2025, James Gunn ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. The scene is one of the movie's best partly because actor ...

What do the movies Superman and Trainspotting have in common? Well, they both prominently feature a song by punk rock icon Iggy Pop. He might not be a name audiences would have expected to be paired ...

James Gunn’s Superman was a smash hit in theaters this summer. Many fans adore the movie for its masterful characterization, awesome action, and extremely positive themes. One of the most important ...