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James Gunn’s recent projects, like the upcoming season of Peacemaker and his new take on Superman, seem remarkably prescient, reflecting current anxieties about political extremism and powerful figures. However, Gunn isn’t simply predicting the future; he’s a skilled storyteller with a clear understanding of human nature and history. He delivers impactful messages – often critical of authoritarianism – while still providing the action, twists, and spectacle that superhero fans demand. Interestingly, the superhero genre itself has always flirted with both democratic and authoritarian themes since its beginnings in 1938. Gunn’s work leans strongly into hopeful, progressive ideals, making it notably more outspoken and utopian than other big-budget superhero films.

As a big fan of Ghosts, I always expect the Halloween episodes to be extra chaotic, and this year’s didn’t disappoint! They woke up the mummy, Amunhotep, and he was not happy with the Woodstone family. The whole thing led to Hetty desperately trying to cover up the fact that she’d bought his sarcophagus way back in 1890 – she even did a fantastic Marge Gunderson impression from Fargo to try and deflect! It was surprisingly sweet to see things end on a good note for Hetty and Trevor, and Rebecca Wisocky talked about how much fun it was playing Hetty’s crazy adventure.

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