Supergirl and What’s Making Us Happy
Summary
Hosts Linda Holmes, Glenn Weldon, and guest Daisy Rosario review the new *Supergirl* movie, praising Millie Alcock’s performance but criticizing the flat villain and tonal inconsistencies. They discuss the film’s Western-influenced plot, Jason Momoa’s cameo as Lobo, and the contrast between Supergirl’s cynicism and Superman’s optimism. The episode concludes with personal recommendations, including *The Godfather*, the end of the *Slate Culture Gab Fest* podcast, and Sherry LaPena’s domestic thrillers.
Topics discussed
Schwab advertisement
Supergirl movie plot summary and guest intro
Glenn Weldon's review: Western genre and simplicity
Daisy Rosario's review: Casting and inspirations
Linda Holmes on tone, villain, and moral questions
Character analysis: Supergirl vs Superman and casting
Critique of the villain Krem and Lobo's role
Visual style, runtime, and discourse concerns
Sponsors: Sattva, Dell, BetterHelp, Philip Morris
Happy segment: Daisy on The Godfather
Happy segment: Glenn on Slate Culture Gab Fest ending
Happy segment: Linda on Sherry LaPena thrillers
Outro, credits, and NPR support message
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