Join us as we revisit all of Film and TV’s live-action portrayals of Superman in anticipation of seeing David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.

On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the first two episodes of the 2000’s TV show, Smallville. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the episodes, talk about how the show tackled the origin story of Superman and question if Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum are the best Clark Kent and Lex Luthor.

Smallville (2001) Developed by: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar Based on Superman by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Starring: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Eric Johnson, Sam Jones III, Allison Mack, Annette O'Toole, John Schneider.

Season 1 Episode 1 - “Pilot” Directed by: David Nutter Written by: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Season 1 Episode 2 - “Metamorphosis” Directed by: Michael Watkins, Philip Sgriccia Written by: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

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Join us as we revisit all of Film and TV’s live-action portrayals of Superman in anticipation of seeing David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.

On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the pilot episode of the 90s TV show, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the episode, talk about the chemistry between Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain and ponder why Superman has such a successful history on television.

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Season 1 Episode 1 - “Pilot” (1993) Developed by: Deborah Joy LeVine Directed by: Robert Butler Written by: Deborah Joy LeVine Based on Superman by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Starring: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Eddie Jones, K Callan, Michael Landes, Tracy Scoggins, John Shea

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Join us as we revisit all of Film and TV’s live-action portrayals of Superman in anticipation of seeing David Corenswet as the Man of Steel.

On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the fourth film in the franchise, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the film, question if this really is the worst Superman film and notice a pattern of Superman interfering in international affairs.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) Directed by: Sidney J. Furie Screenplay by: Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal Story by: Christopher Reeve, Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal Based on Superman by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Jon Cryer, Sam Wanamaker, Jim Broadbent, Mariel Hemingway, Margot Kidder.

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On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the third film in the franchise, Superman III. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the film, question why Richard Prior was cast in this film and wonder what tone director Richard Lester was trying to hit.

Superman III (1983) Directed by: Richard Lester Screenplay by: David Newman, Leslie Newman Based on Superman by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Starring: Christopher Reeve, Richard Pryor, Jackie Cooper, Marc McClure, Annette O'Toole, Annie Ross, Pamela Stephenson, Robert Vaughn, Margot Kidder

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On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the second film featuring the Last Son of Krypton, Superman II. Listen as Ashley and Dylan discuss the film, share their thoughts on the depiction of General Zod and make comparisons to the Richard Donner cut of the film.

Superman II (1980) Directed by: Richard Lester Screenplay by: Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman Story by: Mario Puzo Based on Superman by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Starring: Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas Margot Kidder, Jack O'Halloran, Valerie Perrine, Susannah York, Clifton James, E. G. Marshall, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp

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Join Ashley and Dylan as they share their impressions of the Superman Official Trailer.

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On this episode, Ashley and Dylan discuss the original film that made you believe a man could fly, Superman: The Movie. Listen as they discuss the film, share their thoughts on Christopher Reeve’s performance and chemistry with Margot Kidder, and compare the version of Superman depicted here to the version we know today.

Superman: The Movie (1978) Directed by: Richard Donner Screenplay by: Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton Story by: Mario Puzo Based on Superman by: Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster Starring: Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Jeff East, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terence Stamp, Valerie Perrine, Ned Beatty, Jack O'Halloran, Maria Schell, and Sarah Douglas

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