It’s been a long time since we revisited the classics with Elijah (the last one was show 174 where we talked 60’s Bond). It’s way past time we returned to that fascinating series and our return is SUPER.
Yes, we are talking Superman The Movie (1978) starring the late, great Christopher Reeve.
A film so big we also had to bring in the talent that is Niall from Movies In Focus. Not only is Niall a fan of this film, he has previously discussed it with the film’s legendary director Richard Donner. So, we have three fans in Niall, Graham and Jeff and newbe Elijah who had never seen it before (but, in an interesting contrast, is a fan of Zack Synder’s take on the story).
The scene is set for a fascinating discussion on a superhero from yesteryear.
Just what will you learn listening to this podcast:
- Who else was up for the role of Superman
- How Brando jokingly described how he was going to play the role to Richard Donner
- Who else was in the frame to write the music which has gone on to be one of John Williams most recognisable scores
- Which one of the team thinks Margot Kidder is the ultimate Lois Lane (and how all the others then disagreed)
- The original endings for Superman The Movie and Superman II.
A podcast which like the film is big, full of fascinating points of view and facts. Even Jeff doesn’t go off on one this time!
Please let us know what you think – if you enjoy it, we will bring our version of the Justice League (and Graham’s super villain) back to discuss Superman II.
Until then, see you at The flicks, perhaps standing in line with Elijah for the James Gunn take on the caped crusader.
Bye for now.
Links
Movies in focus Richard Donner interview
Trailers
Superman The Movie
Superman The Movie : Clip
The Making Of Superman The Movie
Film List
Below is a list of all the films and TV Shows referenced in this Podcast.
- Batman (1989)
- Batman (TV)
- Batman Vs Superman : Dawn Of Justice
- Bringing Up Baby
- Candy
- Clash Of The Titans
- Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
- Gavin And Stacey (TV)
- Goldfinger
- Grey Lady Down
- Howard The Duck
- Inside Moves
- Man Of Steel
- Octopussy
- Planet Of The Apes
- Remo Unarmed And Dangerous
- Salt And Pepper
- Saturday Night Fever
- Somewhere In Time
- Star Wars : A New Hope
- Supergirl
- Superman (Animated)
- Superman II
- Superman II: The Donner Cut
- Superman Returns
- Superman The Movie
- Switching Channels
- Thanks God It’s Friday
- The Aviator (1985)
- The Bostonians
- The Cannonball Run
- The Four Musketeers
- The French Connection
- The Godfather
- The Island Of Dr Moreau (1996)
- The Man With A Golden Gun
- The Omen
- The Three Musketeers
- Young Frankenstein
Disclaimer
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