Two of HBO Max’s latest blockbusters ,“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” ( aka the “Snyder Cut”), and “Godzilla vs Kong,” both are full of Easter eggs and plot points that are pulled from the world of the paranormal.
Warning: Mild spoilers below.
Snyder’s full version of his vision for the DCEU finally was brought to life after a massive fan-campaign to #ReleaseTheSnyderCut. Like his previous films “Man Of Steel,” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice,” his mythos of the DCEU ties into real-life mythology, as well as plays on current political and religious landscapes. In “Punk rock and UFOs: Stranger Than Fiction,” this author goes into depth about pop-culture parallels to real-life beings and events, but showcased Snyder’s idea of how an alien being /savior would be viewed in today’s modern society. An excerpt:
“In the last chapter of “Gods,” Levenda mentions how when humans had a God among them (Jesus) they killed him. Do we see this idea play out in popular culture? Absolutely. How is Superman depicted in Zack Synder’s film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice?”
The film was decisive for its darker tone, but did play on themes of religion, mythology, and politics, which was fueled by the idea that if Superman existed in the “real world” today how would he be viewed? Historically, people who are different are not viewed or accepted right away in many societies and cultures, especially America where the seeds of division, classism, racism, genocide and are part of the nation’s birth.”
In “Justice League,” you have Wonder Woman, an Amazonian God out of Greek mythos, Aquaman from ancient Atlantean lineage, and Cyborg; part man, and part machine. The idea of advanced tech and cybernetics we are seeing play out in real-life ,as world military institutions are using advances in technology to produce mechanically-enhanced “super soldiers” straight out of science fiction. Silas Stone, the father of Cyborg (Victor Stone), is the head of S.T.A.R Labs, and uses the advanced technology he’s been working with as well as the power of a Motherbox to save his son’s life, and make him both biological and robotic. Cyborg is able to manipulate financial institutions, have access to nuclear and codes, and really is the ultimate computer hacker, which is a scary thought when we think about the real-world cyber security threats that exist. The Motherbox is a ‘change machine’ that the the film’s villain Steppenwolf is trying to acquire to form “the Unity” and conquer Earth for his God Darkseid.
Dr. Stone also works on reverse-engineering alien tech (like working on the Kryptonian ship), and works with the Depart of Defense. The idea of private companies working with “foreign tech” has been a long talking point in UFO circles from Roswell to Bigelow Aerospace. S.T.A.R Labs got a hold of the ancient Motherbox from the Pentagon, which was previously found by Nazi Germany occupation. Remember, the Nazis believed to be studying the occult and UFOs during the World War, and U.S. intelligence program Operation Paperclip involved moving former Nazi Germany scientists to work for the U.S. government.
Martian Manhunter is an alien living among us who hides in camouflage (able to shape shift) and has quietly been influencing some of the world’s most important people all along. The idea of “channeled” ideas, and “alien intervention” to help mankind save the Earth isn’t lost on real-alleged abduction experiencer’s visions, and even some of the world’s greatest minds like Nikola Tesla who also claimed interstellar, telepathic communications.
There are plenty of ancient and alien civilizations references in the movie, but the idea of the Motherboxes is referred to a “science so advanced it looks like magic” stands out like a sore thumb, since unexplained phenomena reported throughout history has also been coined “magic.” There’s quite a few other small nods in “Justice League” like the idea of angry, vengeful Gods, time-travel, warp-speed, time-bending, alien invasions, more billionaires (like Bruce Wayne) reverse-engineering alien tech, reincarnation , and some other tropes. The redemption story arcs of many of the main characters maintains to be a strong point, and Superman’s rise and resurrection is another easy Jesus comparison.
In “Godzilla vs. Kong,” you have a private company that is flying what can best be described as man-made Tic-Tac UFOs to Hollow Earth. Tech prodigy and CEO of ReactiveQ Deep Prasad also noted some telling coincidences.
“Anti-gravity, breakaway civilization, radioactivity playing a key role in the phenomenon...Godzilla and King Kong turning out to be ultra-terrestrials and even a mention about Roswell,” said Prasad. “ Someone did their research.”
While Kong and Godzilla are battling it out, a “conspiracy theory” podcaster who happens to be an “insider” at one of the tech giants, happens to know what is really going on, as pointed out by UFO blogger Danny Silva.
By Mike Damante
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