Lady Justice, Pt. 2 — Supergirl
Summary
The hosts review the new *Supergirl* film, praising Millie Alcock’s performance but criticizing the movie as a mediocre, formulaic entry in the DCU. They compare its Western-inspired space setting and plot to *True Grit*, noting that while the film attempts a fresh take, it suffers from passive characters, a one-dimensional villain, and excessive franchise-building. Ultimately, the panel finds the movie disappointing compared to the recent *Superman* film, viewing it as a safe, risk-averse adventure that fails to fully exploit its source material's depth.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and podcast welcome
Supergirl: Woman of Vengeance overview and True Grit comparison
Critique of Ruthie's passivity and superhero fatigue
Director style, villain flaws, and Krypto the dog
Supergirl and Superman dynamics and Lobo's role
Summer movie season and Regal Unlimited ad
Connections: Ruthie vs. Mattie Ross character analysis
Narrative structure and point of view differences
Visual style: Western vs. Star Wars and Mad Max
Villain morality and T-Mobile ad
Tom Chaney comparison and super pets discussion
Brief mention of The Edge of Seventeen
Next episode preview and host sign-offs
Credits and closing advertisements
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