How Superman Continues to Be an Enduring Symbol of Hope

Hello Friends,This was another wonderful talk with a guest that I’ve been excited to have a conversation with for a long time. I know Simon Dillon from his work on Medium. He’s always got insightful comments on movies, and we share the same love for Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits (1981).We had a wide ranging conversation about the various Superman films and their cultural impact. As always, we tried to make the discussion more about film than politics, but let’s face it, it’s impossible not to talk about politics these days.Simon is a true cinephile with an encyclopedic knowledge of film. There aren’t too many people who can throw out 5 or 6 titles of films that I’ve never heard of, but Simon is one. He’s also a mystery author as you will see. You can follow him here:I hope you enjoy the conversation!Thank you Sal Gallaher Author, Deanna Jarvis, Henrik Hageland, Vivian McInerny, Peter William Murphy, and many others for tuning into my live video with Simon Dillon and Ben Ulansey!You all make this newsletter happen! Thanks for your sponsorship! I have payment tiers starting at as little as twenty dollars a year.Upgrade at 30% offUpgrade at 40% offUpgrade at 50% offUpgrade at 60% offI'm so happy you're here, and I'm looking forward to sharing more thoughts with you tomorrow.My CoSchedule referral linkHere’s my referral link to my preferred headline analyzer tool. If you sign up through this, it’s another way to support this newsletter (thank you).I'd Rather Be Writing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to I'd Rather Be Writing at walterrhein.substack.com/subscribe