16 – The Amazon & The Atlantean – Magic Weakness




Man of Steel Answers Insight Commentary show

Summary: Aquaman revealed!  We consider the culture, costumes, and casting of Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.  Then discuss whether Kryptonians are weak to magic.<br> Featuring clips with costume designer Michael Wilkinson, VSauce2's Kevin Lieber, Gal Gadot, Lynda Carter, Gloria Steinem, Denny O'Neil, Zack Snyder, Tim Gunn, and more!<br> Answers, insights, and commentary on:<br> <br> <br> * When can we expect the next tease?<br> * What does "only one true king" mean?<br> * Aquman's Arthurian parallels.<br> * "The seven seas" phase is how old?<br> * Why am I excited about Polynesian culture being used?<br> * Does this serious picture preclude an outrageous Aquaman?<br> * Do costumes have to be practical?  What role does culture play?<br> * Will the costumes to change with every appearance?<br> * The history of heels and neckties.<br> * How do they pull off stunt work and fights in heels?<br> * Should Wonder Woman wear pants?<br> * Superman's briefs as a lightning rod.<br> * How to pronounce "Gadot" correctly.<br> * Mitigating Gadot's lack of acting experience.<br> * What Gadot has in common with Carter.<br> * Actors doing their own stunts.<br> * Shipping Aquaman and Wonder Woman.<br> * Why magic as a Kryptonian weakness makes less sense than as a vulnerability.<br> * Could Atlantis and Themyscira protect Superman's secret identity?<br> * What does Lynda Carter think about Superman? (Stay tuned to the very end!)<br> <br> ...and more! Our new video series continues, check it out!<br> <br> Man of Steel Myths:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/man-of-steel-myths-earths-atmosphere-powers-kryptonians/">Earth's Atmosphere Powers Kryptonians</a> - <a href="http://youtu.be/IbxoAEPs1mY">YouTube</a><br> * <a href="http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/man-of-steel-myths-kryptonian-armor-gives-super-strength/">Kryptonian Armor Gives Super Strength</a> - <a href="http://youtu.be/HzWF7kma0zw">YouTube</a><br> * <a href="http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/man-of-steel-myths-kryptonians-arent-solar-batteries-how-the-kryptonian-atmospheric-weakness-works/">How The Atmospheric Weakness Works</a> - <a href="http://youtu.be/nFJPdFWrJPE">YouTube</a><br> * <a href="http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/man-of-steel-myths-zod-should-have-terraformed-mars/">Zod Should Have Terraformed Mars</a> - <a href="http://youtu.be/giM4Nn5Xc2M">YouTube</a><br> * <a href="http://www.manofsteelanswers.com/man-of-steel-myths-fighting-zod-was-easy-kal-caused-serious-collateral/">Fighting Zod Was Easy / Kal Caused Serious Collateral</a> - <a href="http://youtu.be/XwMwrFipAxQ">YouTube</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.starshipsofa.com/blog/2008/03/26/aural-delights-no-18-jeff-vandermeer/">StarShipSofa - Jeff VanderMeer's "Shark God"</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNdR-SPRAfc">VSauce2 - Heels Were Made For Men</a><br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGsquQJeP9U">Crazy Sexy Geeks: The Series - Wonder Woman Debate!</a><br> <a href="http://www.supergirlradio.com">Supergirl Radio - Hosts Teresa Jusino and Rebecca Johnson</a><br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003Z8ZCD4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003Z8ZCD4&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=manofsteansin-20&amp;linkId=3ZYT7LXNGAY4CKHN">Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam</a><br> <br> Web: <a href="http://www.manofsteelanswers.com" target="_blank">ManOfSteelAnswers.com</a><br> Twitter: <a title="@mosanswers" href="http://twitter.com/mosanswers/" target="_blank">@mosanswers</a><br> Subscribe: <a title="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/man-steel-answers-insight/id920711642" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/man-steel-answers-insight/id920711642">iTunes</a> / <a title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/ManOfSteelAnswers" target="_blank">RSS</a> / <a href="ht..."></a>