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‘Superman’: James Gunn On Significance Of “Battered” Superhero In Trailer


'Superman' director James Gunn reflects on the politics and the takeaway of his latest DC movie.

In another shot, Superman is getting trash thrown at him by a slew of people — not exactly the traditional image we’re use to for a guy who saves lives. Back in July 2018 Gunn came under fire on social media by right wing commentator Mike Cernovich who went after the director for his controversial jokes about pedophilia, but more so, because the filmmaker was an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump. Gunn’s remarks prompted Disney to initially cut ties with him on the third Guardians of the Galaxy movie until the director was reinstated due to an overwhelming support from industry colleagues.

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