Slav’s Free Talk News November 28, 2025
SFT Newsletter 11/28/2025
Slav’s Free Talk News Letter #1
SFT Newsletter #1 (PREVIEW)
Hollywood’s Obsession with the Same 5 Faces Is Killing Pop Culture
Tired of seeing the same five actors in every movie? Discover how Hollywood’s reliance on familiar faces is stifling creativity, killing surprise, and draining the soul from pop culture as we know it.
AI Thumbnails 101: Turbo-Charge Your YouTube CTR (Without Getting Flagged)
Learn how AI-generated thumbnails can raise YouTube CTR by up to 30%—plus prompt tips, policy pitfalls, and a workflow you can steal tonight.
2026’s Pop-Culture Wildcards: My Bold (and Probably Right) Predictions
From cinematic comebacks to industry meltdowns, here are the bold predictions for the pop-culture blow-ups of 2026. Get ahead of the trends before they explode — or collapse.
Superman, Snyder, and the Savior Story: How Pop Culture Reflects Biblical Hope
Explore how Zack Snyder’s Superman parallels the story of Jesus Christ, using biblical symbolism to highlight themes of hope, sacrifice, and resurrection in Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Justice League.
The Forgotten Pop-Culture Scooper War of 2020
From The Snyder Cut to Spider-Man a War Raged On that many have already seemingly forgot.


James Gunn has signed a rare five-month extension with DC Studios, raising questions about the future of the DCU. This article breaks down why the deal is so short, how upcoming ownership changes may be influencing Gunn’s decision, and why David Zaslav may want more completed projects before committing to a long-term contract. Learn what this move means for Superman, Supergirl, Lanterns, and the future of DC storytelling.