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SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT Kryptonian warlord General Zod and his deadly crew are accidentally released from their space prison—and they've got their sights set on Earth. Just as they begin their reign of terror, Superman makes a life-changing choice: give up his powers to be with Lois Lane. Now the world's greatest hero has to decide—love or duty—while the planet hangs in the balance. Craig and Rob Ervin talk about their favorite Superman, athletic nerds, Retro Expo and the movie "Superman II" on this week's Matinee Heroes!! Next week, another live episode from Retro Expo with Rob Ervin. Craig is forced to talk about "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMJPwRWaZBI&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesClassicTrailers
For his eighth appearance on GCC, Tony talks about his published adaptation of Sense & Sensibility! In more detail, Mike & Tony talk about the second instalment in The Austen Chronicles; That Other Dashwood Girl. The duo talk about why Tony focused on a little-known character, how writing this differed to writing Welcome To Mansfield, his love of Jane Austen, the emotional beats of the novel, the narrator's role, his research into England/Britain (as the book takes place there, with British characters) and more! This is a conversation for any writers, book readers and definitely one for those who love Austen (Janeites)! Find Tony @ARFarina on Instagram & Facebook or find his site here: www.arfarina.com and find his Jane Austen books Welcome To Mansfield and That Other Dashwood Girl wherever you buy books! You can hear the playlists for Tony's novels on Spotify or his website: www.arfarina.com/music.html Tony has been on GCC numerous times, including episodes 195 (introducing his first Jane Austen novel Welcome To Mansfield), 219 (for Buffy Revisited), episode 222 for further information on Welcome To Mansfield, ep 237 with Ada (AA) McCartney to talk about voice-acting for WTM and 250 to celebrate the release of Comics Lit! Anachronistic Comics: http://martianlit.com/books/21/anachronistic-comics Comics Lit Volume 1: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1 Mike's Comics Lit convo with Tony & Tonya, video: https://youtu.be/NAgjMyC26is - Audio: https://pod.fo/e/286e5c Previous episodes of GCC have included Seth Singleton talking about Comics Lit, celebrating Where I'm From 200 with Alyson Shelton, interviews & reviews from the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and discussing The Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda novel with its author, Suyi Davies Okungbowa! All Patreon supporters have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Morbius, Superman III & IV, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat If you're a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat Guest Spots: Talking Child's Play, after watching it for the first time, on the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/32462c Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike has been on the 20th Century Geek podcast, reviewing Superman '78, Superman II, the Super/Man documentary and Superman 2025! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!
STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH It has been three years since the Clone Wars began. Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker rescue Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous, the commander of the droid armies—but Grievous escapes. Suspicions grow within the Jedi Council about the Chancellor, especially given his close relationship with Anakin. When Anakin is asked to spy on him, resentment boils over, and consumed by frustration and doubt, he turns to the Dark Side. Craig and Alan triumphantly return to Comicpalooza to talk about the Corruption of Anakin Skywalker, the Star Wars prequels, sweating in Houston and the movie "Revenge of the Sith" on this week's LIVE Matinee Heroes!! Next week, another live episode, this time at Retro Expo as Rob Ervin joins in to talk "Superman II". https://youtu.be/jxD8RlGnP64?si=f4tS44Q52iBC2h0L
One of the best sequels of all-time as Superman (Christopher Reeve) must fight off three super-villains from Krypton to save the world. We cover both versions of the film directed by Richard Lester and Richard Donner. Co-starring Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Jack O'Halloran, Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, and Marlon Brando (in Donner's version).
Terence Stamp passed away on August 17, 2025.Recorded a decade earlier, this episode is both a time capsule and a tribute to a legendary actor, artist, and seeker.On July 26, 2015 in London, Etan Ilfeld sat down with Stamp for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation. Best known for films such as Billy Budd, The Collector, Superman II, and The Limey, he spoke candidly about his life on and off the screen—his collaborations with icons like Marlon Brando and Laurence Olivier, his reflections on figures from Winston Churchill to the Queen Mother, and his years of spiritual exploration in India and beyond.He also shared insights on health, discipline, voice, and the daily practices that shaped his outlook—wisdom later distilled into his memoir The Ocean Fell into the Drop, published by Watkins.This conversation is shared in memory of an extraordinary artist and human being.
Crossroad City, losing the balance, a haunted Hunter, some recent news, a radioactive Red Lobster, a recipe from Sammy, a first class Stamp (these jokes can just write themselves sometimes, right?), a couple of driven yet destructive directors, book talk, a slow burn strange little new thriller, and wrapping it up with a little Elliott Smith. Stuff Mentioned: Late Night With David Letterman (November 19, 1987 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcf-u2LdjiI), Dan Tana's (9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069), Superman II (1981), Billy Budd (1962), Teorema (1968), Blonde Redhead "Pier Paolo" (1997), Blonde Redhead Fake Can Be Just as Good (1997), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994), The Limey (1999), Hide Sushi (2040 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025), Leo Tolstoy War and Peace (1867), Richie Valens "La Bamba" (1958), La Bamba (1987), Sharp Corner (2024), Results (2015), That '70s Show (1998-2006), The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), Heatmiser "Somebody to Lose" (1994), and Heatmiser Cop and Speeder (1994).
Author & podcaster Seth Singleton joins Mike to dive deep into the question; why do we write? Although Seth & Mike have many mutual friends, this is their first podcast together! In more detail; Seth & Mike talk about getting in one's own way and “the cost of failure”, tying into how introspection helped Seth get through certain failures, before talking about what started Seth on his writing journey and why he continues to write. The duo discuss Seth's contributions to Comics Lit and Anachronistic Comics and many projects Seth writes, or has written for, including writing comics for kids such as Hapsie or Spellcasters, and so much more – this is an incredibly introspective, yet inspiring, conversation that's perfect for any level of writer or people who want to be motivated to create more! Seth's Site: www.storieswithseth.com – Seth's Instagram @SethTheWriter Seth's podcast Storytelling With Seth: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/seth-the-storyteller Anachronistic Comics: http://martianlit.com/books/21/anachronistic-comics Comics Lit Volume 1: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1 Mike's Comics Lit Convo with Tony & Tonya: https://pod.fo/e/286e5c Previous episodes of GCC have included celebrating Where I'm From 200 with Alyson Shelton, interviews & reviews from the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and discussing The Intergalactic Empire Of Wakanda novel with its author, Suyi Davies Okungbowa! All Patreon supporters have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Morbius, Superman III & IV, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat If you're a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike has been on the 20th Century Geek podcast, reviewing Superman '78, Superman II, the Super/Man documentary and Superman 2025! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!
In honor of the late, great Terence Stamp, Brian & Cargill come bursting out of The Phantom Zone to do battle with both cuts of Superman II!No need to kneel, just support us on Patreon!
Send us a textAn Italian smoker and a vegan vanguard are stranded on a deserted island, hunted by a deadly Monster with TSLs and two giant bowling balls between his legs. The two must work together before they get caught in the Monster's deadly rocky overhang! On Episode 682 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the Indonesian film Monster Island from director Mike Wiluan! We also talk Rasputin's junk, what makes for a great monster movie, and movies that say the titular line! So grab your monster island survival kit, kneel before VOD, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, horror video games, John Carpenter, Compass International Pictures, titular lines, Star Wars Radio Drama, Perry King, Mandella Effect, Dan Ackroyd, Brock Peters, The Beastmaster, John Amos, Teaching Mrs. Tingle, Universal Soldier: The Return, The Erotic Rites of Countess Dracula, Exorcist The Beginning, Open Water, Shakes the Clown, Piranha 3D, Miesha Collins, Amy Adams, Smallville, Meghan Ory, John Glover, James Marsters, Smallville, Peter Horton, Children of the Corn, Fade to Black, John Noble, Fringe, Ray Wise, Big Ass Spider, Jeepers Creepers 2, Robocop, Swamp Thing, Sylvester McCoy, Dracula, Anthony Ainley, Blood on Satan's Claw, The Land That Time Forgot, Tom Dugan, Andre Morell, Mummy's Shroud, H.P. Lovecraft, Re-Animator, Color Out of Space, Robert Z'Dar, Rasputin's Junk, Liam Neeson, John Hammcock, Leslie Nielson, The Naked Gun, RIP Terence Stamp, General Zod, The Limey, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Young Guns, Jack O'Halloran, Sarah Douglas, Superman II, Chris O'Donnell, Al Pacino, Raven J, Retro Retro Retro, shooting ranges, Monster Island, Mike Wiluan, Indonesian Horror, Timo Tjahjanto, The Night Comes For Us, Revenge of the Creature, Creature From the Black Lagoon, Fisher Price My First Predator, The Phantom, Billy Zane, Island of the Fish Men, Sergio Martino, Scottish Cottage, Rocky Overhang, Going Ape!, Greasy Strangler, Bolo Yeung, The Great International Travel Off, Alter Man, Joe Hill, Jocelin Donahue, Abraham's Boys, Natasha Kermani, “Boys, it's like balls.”, and kneel before VOD!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
John Wilson on: Actor Terence Stamp, the Oscar nominated 60s screen icon who went onto play many villains in his later film career Baroness Stephanie Shirley, the pioneering computer scientist and founder of her own software companyKay Dunbar who founded the Ways with Words literary festival which ran in Devon for 30 years Eric Midwinter was one of the three co-founders of u3a to encourage continued learning in retirementProducer: Ed PrendevilleArchive used: Desert Island Discs, BBC, 12/03/2006; Billy Budd, Rank Film Distributors, 1962; Superman II, Warner Bros, 1980; Far from the Madding Crowd, Warner-Pathe Distributors, 1967; Front Row, BBC, 16/05/2013; Morning Live, BBC, 08/03/2022; HARDtalk, BBC, 07/03/2000; Spotlight, BBC News Plymouth, 11/07/2023; Spotlight, BBC News Plymouth, 02/09/1996; Archive on 4: Kindertransport, BBC, 09/2015; Lifespan, AS Choices, 16/08/1987; Armchair Discussions with u3a, u3a UK, n.d.; You and Yours, BBC, 12/12/2016
Send us a messageHave you ever wondered why we're the only species that pays to live on a planet that was given to us freely? That's just one of the thought-provoking questions tackled in this wide-ranging conversation between Joe and Gooch as they navigate everything from Hollywood losses to coffee price hikes.The hosts kick things off with a deep dive into Howard Stern's rumored retirement, analyzing whether the radio legend is truly being pushed out or simply ready to end his groundbreaking career after transforming what's acceptable on air. "If it wasn't for Howard Stern, verbal language like penis and vagina wouldn't have been on the air," Joe reflects, acknowledging how Stern paved the way for countless radio personalities and podcasters who followed.When discussing the recent passing of actor Terrence Stamp at 87, the conversation takes an unexpectedly hilarious turn. Both hosts admit they've spent decades mishearing General Zod's famous Superman II line as "your ass" instead of "your heirs" – a revelation that will have you questioning other movie quotes you might have gotten wrong your entire life.The most fascinating segment emerges when discussing everyday frustrations like coffee prices doubling and dangerous drivers. Gooch philosophically observes: "We're the only species on this planet that have to pay to live on it... Nature is supposed to be free. This earth was given to us." This moment of unexpected depth perfectly captures what makes this podcast special – authentic conversations that seamlessly blend humor with profound observations about modern existence.As The Talkers move their podcast to a subscription model, their commitment to genuine, unfiltered dialogue remains unchanged. For just $3 a month, you can join them on this journey while still accessing seasons one and two completely free. Subscribe now at thetalkersbuzzsprout.com and become part of a growing community that values real talk in an increasingly filtered world.Support the showSupport our podcast E-Mail: theetalkers4us@gmail.com https://theetalkers.buzzsprout.com/shareFacebookthee•talkers•podacast (@theetalkers_podcast) | Instagramtheetalkers_podcast1 - Twitch(3) Theetalkers1 (@theetalkers1) / TwitterThee Talkers Podcast: Unscripted - YouTubepatreon.com/theetalkerspodtiktok.com/@theetalkerspodcasttheetalkers.buzzsprout.com
MUSICDavid Lee Roth took a shot at Sammy Hagar's recent song, "Encore. Thank You. Goodnight." — which was inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen.even though they're known for their visuals and theatrics live, Iron Maiden couldn't care less about performing at the state-of-the-art Las Vegas Sphere. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-sphere/ RIP: Stuntman Ronnie Rondell Junior, the “businessman” who is on fire on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1975 album, Wish You Were Here, has died at 88. The cover photo, taken on the Warner Brothers Studio lot in Burbank, California, was inspired by the idea that people tend to conceal their true feelings, for fear of "getting burned.” "Getting burned" was also a common phrase in the music industry when artists weren't paid royalties.TVPeacemaker season 2 just dropped a new Red Band trailer, and John Cena is coming in hot! https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/peacemaker-bisexual-orgy-s2-john-160311268.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVwcGx1cy5mdXR1cmltZWRpYS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANazakzLidHfptxmdBkBVLjW4fsP2XdiQ6DZuJ96FPBbVxo4PPDvE7HOlP3uTjXfWmW2gceKAhcifR0SaoGMUaHCF2VoWx9iauTbPPRy6ozLash-tYCKEayCTztdXxm--49lBzkGesCdml2s-ZQcyuunx17UlT_zz1ORI3_TcHBr Conan O'Brien believes that late-night TV is "going to disappear." https://www.aol.com/conan-o-brien-makes-bold-121503111.html MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Weapons held on to the top spot at North American theaters over the weekend. https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/weapons-box-office-second-weekend-hold-1236491385/ Hayden Christensen stepped out for a rare outing with his 10-year-old daughter, Briar Rose, whom he shares with his ex, Rachel Bilson, to watch the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Aug. 15 at Wrigley Field. https://people.com/hayden-christensen-daughter-briar-rose-sing-7th-inning-duet-chicago-cubs-game-11792461 Denzel Washington isn't worried about ever being canceled. https://www.nme.com/news/film/denzel-washington-weighs-in-on-cancel-culture-debate-you-cant-be-cancelled-if-you-havent-signed-up-3885306 RIP: Terence Stamp, the British actor best known as General Zod in Superman II, died Sunday morning at age 87, his family said. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/terence-stamp-obituary-rcna225460AND FINALLYCould you imagine walking the high school hallways with not just one but two rock stars? Here are five times rock musicians went to high school together before finding success later in life: https://loudwire.com/rock-musicians-same-high-school/ AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
pWotD Episode 3029: Terence Stamp Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 573,971 views on Sunday, 17 August 2025 our article of the day is Terence Stamp.Terence Henry Stamp (22 July 1938 – 17 August 2025) was an English actor. Known for his sophisticated villain roles, he received various accolades including a Golden Globe Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and a Silver Bear as well as nominations for an Academy Award and two BAFTA Awards. He was named by Empire as one of the 100 Sexiest Film Stars of All Time in 1995.After training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Stamp started his acting career in 1960 in the Wolf Mankowitz production of This Year Next Year at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. He was called the "master of the brooding silence" by The Guardian. His performance in the title role of Billy Budd, his film debut, earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a BAFTA nomination for Best Newcomer. Associated with the Swinging London scene of the 1960s – during which time he was in high-profile relationships with actress Julie Christie and supermodel Jean Shrimpton – Stamp was among the subjects photographed by David Bailey for a set titled Box of Pin-Ups. He starred opposite Christie in Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) and also had a leading role in Ken Loach's drama Poor Cow (1967) and in Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Teorema (1968).Stamp gained wider fame for his role as archvillain General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980). For his leading role in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) he earned BAFTA Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. He then starred in The Limey (1999), earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination. His other films included Wall Street (1987), Young Guns (1988), Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999), The Haunted Mansion (2003), Elektra (2005), Wanted (2008), Get Smart (2008), Yes Man (2008), Valkyrie (2008), Big Eyes (2014) and Last Night in Soho (2021).This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:14 UTC on Monday, 18 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Terence Stamp on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Joey.
Author, filmmaker, poet, podcaster and truly inspirational person Alyson Shelton returns to GCC to discuss the 200th episode of Where I'm From! In more detail; Alyson joins Mike on GCC for the fourth time to talk about her four year journey through her poetry-inspired show Where I'm From, where she has a different guest on each week to perform their own version of George Ella Lyon's Where I'm From poem! Plus, Alyson & Mike talk about poetry and performance, the essay/story collection Alyson has edited; Loss Of A Lifetime, their respective passion projects, fandoms, introspection and more - this is the perfect conversation for fans of writing, poetry and self-reflection! Alyson's website: www.alysonshelton.com Alyson's Instagram, where she airs Where I'm From live each week: www.instagram.com/byalysonshelton Alyson edited & contributed to the essay & short story collection The Loss of A Lifetime: www.alysonshelton.com/the-loss-of-a-lifetime Reburn Volume 1 TPB Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/reburncomic/reburn-volume-1 The short film Alyson wrote: www.alysonshelton.com/to-hold-the-night-film Alyson is part of the Femme On Collective, releasing episodes of Fine Cut here: www.femmeon.show Alyson is also a contributor to Comics Lit Volume 1: https://accomplishinginnovationpress.com/product/comics-lit-vol-1 Mike's appearance on Where I'm From #80: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl-E9a-6XIo Alyson has appeared on Genuine Chit-Chat previously, on episodes 159, 173 & 185! The last two months of GCC has been reviews and interviews from the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2025, where Mike & Spider-Dan watched a bunch of movies and spoke to several people involved at the festival, including legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd! Listen on this feed & watch on YouTube, plus go to Spider-Dan And The Secret Bores for the other half of the reviews and interviews: https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Morbius, Superman III & IV, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat If you're a Star Wars fan, check out Star Wars Chit-Chat for Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes for Andor, The Clone Wars and more, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!
James Gunn's Superman (2025) is in cinemas right now, and is really good! It has a wonderful central performance by David Corenswet, and is as colourful as it is hopeful, and we need that right now. As I'm off this week, it felt like a good time to revisit the late Christopher Reeve's iconic performances in Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III & Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.Technically the first ever quadruple-bill episode (if you also count the Richard Donner cut of Superman II, which we do), as voted for by Patrons of this podcast for, on the history and legacy of Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Superman III & Superman IV: The Quest for Peace ! The sequels to the previous episode on SupermanSUPERMAN II was inevitable after Richard Donner completed 75% of the movie, filmed at the same time as Superman (1978). His work on the sequel was halted during Superman's production, but as Superman flew into the box office and became a critical and financial success, the sequel was fired up again... and Donner himself was unceremoniously fired from the movie by the Salkinds, and replaced with Richard Lester; a move that didn't go down well with the cast and crew...SUPERMAN II: THE RICHARD DONNER CUT came about due to the open secret of Richard Donner's material existing in a vault somewhere. After a few legal issues, notably with the estate of Marlon Brando for the production of Superman Returns, a new 2001 DVD version of Superman also led to the discovery of 6 tonnes of unused, previously lost material shot by Richard Donner for Superman II. In an unprecedented (at the time) fan campaign to see Donner's cut, it was finally released to acclaim in 2006...SUPERMAN III is less of a Superman movie, and more of a comedy vehicle for the late, great Richard Pryor, but that didn't mean it was easy to get made. A lot of people were still annoyed at the Salkinds for their treatment of Richard Donner, including Christopher Reeve himself. Reeve almost didn't return as the iconic character, but changed his mind and relished playing Superman vs Superman (which was also almost the title of the movie), but in retrospect it would be a movie he wouldn't have too much fun with, despite the slapstick tone...SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE would only be made after the Salkinds sold the rights to The Cannon Group; a production company known for making low quality movies en masse to make as much profit as possible. Cannon's plan though was big franchises: they bought Superman with the intent of spending $36 million on Superman IV. They were also making Masters of the Universe, the first big screen adventure for He-Man. But Masters of the Universe's financial woes would drastically affect Superman IV, with disastrous consequences for the Superman franchise, and leading to a 19-year wait for Superman to return...This episode was originally released on 16th November 2023Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for...
We're remembering the late great director (and Trailers From Hell Guru) Jonathan Kaplan (1947–2025) and re-running our chat with the director of Over The Edge, The Accused, and many more. Jonathan took us on a journey through some of his favorite movies. Movies Referenced In This Episode The Student Teachers (1973)Night Call Nurses (1972)White Line Fever (1975)Truck Turner (1974)Heart Like A Wheel (1983)The Accused (1988)Over The Edge (1979)Modern Times (1936)City Lights (1931)Manhattan (1979) Some Like It Hot (1959)The Apartment (1960)North By Northwest (1959) Moon Pilot (1962) Mr. Billion (1977)White Heat (1949)The Wizard of Oz (1939)The Three Musketeers (1973)The Four Musketeers (1974)Superman (1978)Superman II (1980)The Three Musketeers (1948)Shane (1953) The 400 Blows (1959)8 ½ (1963)Fellini Satyricon (1969)Richard (1972)Millhouse (1971)The Projectionist (1970)El Dorado (1966)The Shootist (1976)Woodstock (1970) Payback (1999)A Hard Day's Night (1964) The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)Billy Liar (1963)Ford Vs Ferrari (2019)The Wild Bunch (1969)The Ballad of Cable Hogue (1970)Bad Girls (1994)Masters of the Universe (1987)Giant (1956)The More The Merrier (1943) The Graduate (1967) The Victors (1963)…And Justice For All (1979)Citizen Kane (1941)An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn (1997)The Day of the Dolphin (1973)The Call of the Wild (2020) The Lion King (1994)The Lion King (2019) The Revenant (2015)Lawrence of Arabia (1962)Dr. Strangelove (1964)Hollywood Boulevard (1976) Day For Night (1973)Being There (1979)Bound For Glory (1976)Second-Hand Hearts (1981)Requiem For A Heavyweight (1962)The Night of the Hunter (1955) The Godfather (1972)The Godfather Part II (1974)The Student Nurses (1970) Valley of the Dolls (1967) Charlie's Angels (2019)2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Psycho (1960) The Oscar (1966) Barry Lyndon (1976) Once Upon A Time In The West (1968) Bird (1988)The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)American Sniper (2014) The Beguiled (1971)The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Fort Apache (1948)The Searchers (1956) Straight Time (1978)Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? (1971)True Confessions (1981)Monster (2003)Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) This list is also available on Letterboxd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WE evaluate the successes and failures of Kimmy Schmidt, have Cliff Claven epiphanies, and champion the greatest Wilson brother. Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee 00:00 - Godzilla vs Biollante 41:41 - Superman II
James Gunn's Superman (2025) is in cinemas right now, and is really good! It has a wonderful central performance by David Corenswet, and is as colourful as it is hopeful, and we need that right now. As I'm off this week, it felt like a good time to revisit the late Christopher Reeve's iconic performance in Superman (1978).Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Verbal Diorama's Heroes Through the Decades miniseries, continuing into the 1970s!Whether you know him as Clark Kent, Kal-El, the Man of Steel, the Man of Tomorrow, or just as Superman, that famous tights-and-cape combo emblazoned with the S on his chest is a symbol of a lot of things:Hope, courage, freedom, love... truth, justice and the American way, and a movie with a rich history in comic books, that was made in part because of Zorro, and in another due to 1966's Batman.The late Christopher Reeve is perfectly cast as both Clark Kent and Superman, in a landmark superhero film by the late Richard Donner. Donner's personality clashes with father-and-son producers Alexander and Ilya Salkind led to him being fired from Superman II, despite him completing reportedly 75% of the sequel....This episode was originally released on 5th May 2022Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacyOP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
LexG on the new Superman, which means mostly a lot of riffing about Superman II and Superman III, as well as quick looks at legacy sequels Happy Gilmore 2, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Karate Kid Legends, which raises the question of whether these things can ever truly please fans of the original.
Cocktail-creating entrepreneur Sam Espensen speaks about her love of Young Sherlock Holmes and film at Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, and more! Video version here: https://youtu.be/ep9-7v_D0zQ Espensen Spirit's social media is all @EspensenSpirit Espensen Spirit has been making exceptional spirits in East Bristol for a decade, and also has a mobile bar & events company, doing everything from weddings to silent reading nights. Sam Espensen is a huge film nerd, and has been partnering with 20th Century Flicks and the Forbidden World Film Festival for several years. Espensen Spirit's website (coming soon): www.espensenspirit.com Find more questions to Sam on Spider-Dan's podcast feed very soon: https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com Make sure you check out Dan & Mike's other coverage at FWFF including more interviews (like with Gale Anne Hurd) and their reviews of Battle Beyond The Stars, Orca, She Creature & The Whale God on this feed, and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children, Tremors, Alligator and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBGeVcphpNw&list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Ztm2q8Rs_s6C9MP4nNaV9m&index=1 For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk Check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Star Wars fans must check Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Superman III & IV, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!
In this episode of the show we are concluding our July adventure with Richard Lester with a double header of Superman II and Superman III. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Superman II wrote the playbook for a comic book movie sequel, how it humanizes Superman while also further denuding the many problems this character will continue to have in future movies. We talked about Lester's absurdist vibes creeping into the operation and blossoming in the third sequel, Richard Pryor as a comic relief villain and how to make Superman evil all you need to do is ask him not to shave for a day and give him eyeliner. Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsIntro: Infraction - CassetteOutro: Infraction - DaydreamHead over to uncutgemspodcast.com to find all of our archival episodes and more!Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod), IG (@UncutGemsPod) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod)Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)Subscribe to our Patreon! (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
Join us for a "A SUPER (FAST) CONVERSATION ABOUT... Every Superman Film", where Korbin Zvokel and long time KHAP guest Jackson Mahuron will be watching *almost* every Superman film and discussing it very speedily.Superman (10:34)Superman II (20:57)Superman III (31:41)Supergirl (42:39)Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (53:30)Superman Returns (1:05:10)Superman vs The Elite (1:17:00)Man of Steel (1:27:56)Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (1:39:37)DC League of Superpets (1:50:35)Superman (2:01:37)Hosts: Korbin Zvokel and Jackson Mahuron https://linktr.ee/khapodcast https://linktr.ee/RoughCut_Pod
Transitioning from from the peaceful Toronto Island back into the urban sprawl of southern Ontario is a bit of a record scratch I'll more thoroughly experience when I eventually ride this ride, but a fast forward to a stunning Niagara Falls hotel leads to an extensive e-bike exploration of the Niagara River and Falls area. But plans always have a way of changing and this day was no different. Lake Ontario 2025 - Part 6 Toronto Island Farewell Final morning walk through the quiet island community Observations on the unique housing stock and lifestyle Discussion of waiting lists and the appeal of island living Apple tree sightings continuing the Lake Ontario apple theme Hotel with a View Check-in at a dated but perfectly positioned Niagara Falls hotel Room with an "outrageous" view directly overlooking Horseshoe Falls Plans to bring dinner back to the room due to the unbeatable vista Discussion of off-season pricing and business travel perks Vehicle Talk Introduction to the new Toyota RAV4 plugin hybrid Upcoming camping drawer system installation Comparison to previous vehicle setups Teasing of a major summer adventure Navigation Adventures Challenges finding the proper cycling route to Niagara Parkway Discovery of abandoned rail right-of-way Multiple elevation changes due to the Niagara Escarpment Eventually finding the correct riverside path Hydroelectric Discovery Learning about the Niagara Tunnel Project - 10.2 km underground tunnel Understanding how power generation works 40 meters below the river surface Observing the transformation from calm upstream waters to rushing rapids Multiple spillways and control structures Falls Experience Cycling directly along the Niagara River as it approaches the falls Walking the bike through crowded tourist areas Experiencing mist from both American and Horseshoe Falls International tourism observations Discussion of why this isn't a national/provincial park Family Matters Mid-episode phone call requiring attention to family health issues Decision to return home earlier than planned Reflection on how circumstances aligned properly for the situation Looking Ahead Announcement of a "proper" Day 6 episode Plans to complete the original intended route from mother's former home to current home Postponement of international border crossing for future adventure Statistics Miles biked 6 Number of Superman II references 3 Outrageous parking cost at the hotel 45 CAD Length in seconds of the full color cycle of the falls lighting at night 69 (nice) iPod dockable clock radios in the hotel that are so vintage as to be worth way more than the hotel probably thinks 1 Flats 0
We Review: Superman (2025), Superman (1978), Superman II, Superman III, Superman Returns, Superman and the Mole Men, Superman: Red SonThe man of steel is back on the big screen with James Gunn's take on Superman. We review the film that kicks off the new DC film universe, before delving into our favorite depictions of Superman on the big screen. Subscribe on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@moviesshapedpodfollow us:www.instagram.com/moviesshapedpod/Chapters:00:00:00 Intro00:01:08 Superman Thoughts00:21:52 Superman (2025)00:52:40 Superman III01:04:00 Superman and the Mole Men01:15:42 Superman (1978)01:31:50 Superman II: Richard Donner Cut01:45:04 Superman Returns01:55:54 Superman: Red Son02:04:08 What Should Superman Do Next?02:06:48 Next Episode Preview & Outro
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This week, we dive headfirst into Superman from the iconic charm of Christopher Reeve in Superman (1978), into the chaos of Superman II (1980), all the way to the brand-new 2025 reboot. Guests Adam Beam and Rachel Clow are along to explore what's changed, what's endured, and whether truth, justice, and hope still have a place in today's superhero landscape. Along the way, we're sipping on two stellar brews: Solar Myth from Real Ale Brewing, a cosmic IPA that packs a bright punch, and Life in the Clouds from Collective Arts Brewing, a hazy, dreamlike companion to our cinematic flight. It's nostalgia vs. modern spectacle, capes vs. cynicism, and a couple of great beers to keep things grounded. Up, up, and pour away.
Welcome to the original Snyder Cut! Well, kind of....Released in 2006, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is a re-edited director's cut of Superman II (1980). In fact, the edits are so dramatic that it is like watching an entirely different movie.The back story is that Superman I and II were being filmed simultaneously, but prior to the completion of Superman II, the director (Richard Donner) was unceremoniously fired and replaced by Richard Lester, who completed the second movie. Come join us as we look at both versions!
Veteran volunteer Kinza Drewett speaks about her time volunteering at The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, favourite Disney movies, musicals and more! Video version coming soon! Kinza's Instagram: www.instagram.com/kinzaleah Find more questions to Kinza on Spider-Dan's podcast feed very soon: https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com Make sure you check out Dan & Mike's other coverage at FWFF including more interviews (like with Gale Anne Hurd) and their reviews of Battle Beyond The Stars, Orca, She Creature & The Whale God on this feed, and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children, Tremors, Alligator and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBGeVcphpNw&list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Ztm2q8Rs_s6C9MP4nNaV9m&index=1 For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk Check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Star Wars fans must check Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Superman III & IV, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!
We're back in the Labyrinth this week and taking flight with James Gunn's Superman (2025)! With the Man of Steel soaring back into theaters, we revisit the legendary lineup of Superman actors, TV shows, movies, villains, and more. Who wore the cape best? Who made us believe a man could fly? And just how many times can Lex Luthor escape prison?
In honor of the James Gunn Superman, we continue our Supermonth! This week on Myopia Movies, we leap tall plot holes in a single bound and confront the chaos of Superman II (1980)—a sequel caught in a tug-of-war between two directors, studio meddling, and a trio of space fascists in disco pajamas. We ask: Does the Man of Steel's second outing still soar, or does it crash under the weight of tonal whiplash, questionable powers, and a very random kiss of forgetfulness? Join us as we revisit the strange saga behind the scenes, mourn the Donner cut that could have been, and try to figure out how cellophane chest symbols became an acceptable weapon. Tune in, or kneel before Zod. Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us everywhere! How will Superman II (1980) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Alex, Keiko, Matthew Directed by: Richard Lester – after Richard Donner was fired Starring: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp, Sarah Douglas
It's that time, gang! James Gunn's SUPERMAN is finally here, and Evan and Megan saw it. Is it good? Is it an origin story? Is it better than SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE? Do they like the dog? Does David Corenswet hold his own against Christopher Reeve's legacy? Evan and Megan have lots to say, and they also have some observations about Richard Donner's SUPERMAN (1978) and Richard Lester's SUPERMAN II (1980). Then Dave joins Evan and Megan for BRICK, a German thriller about a mysterious brick wall that appears in the night and strands a grieving young couple inside their apartment building, where they're eventually joined by Airbnbers, an old, his grandaughter, and a conspiracy theorist. There are a lot of tropes (and charitably, homages) and we break them all down. Over on Patreon, we watched the 1992 Val Kilmer film THUNDERHEART.
Our month long look at Superman on screen continues. After the failure of Superman IV: Quest for Peace, Warner Brothers worked with half of Hollywood trying to reboot the franchise throughout the 90s and early 00s. Finally, they turned to X-Men director Bryan Singer, resulting in 2006's Superman Returns. Superman Returns introduced the world to Brandon Routh, another newcomer taking on the role of Clark Kent. Pitched as an “homage sequel” to Superman and Superman II, the film begins with Superman returning to Earth after a 5-year long search for any remnant of Krypton. Unfortunately for him, Lex Luthor is cooking up a new evil plan. Even worse? Lois Lane is engaged to someone else! Singer's film was both criticized and praised for an approach that gave greater focus to the romantic relationship between Superman & Lois as opposed to frequent action sequences. Our hosts break down whether or not this approach works, discuss Routh's performance, and consider this film's place in the superhero canon. Plus, our new social media manager Chelsie Padilla joins at the end of the show to share her thoughts on her favorite Superman film. Plus, our quick thoughts on F1, Elio, and Karate Kid: Legends! Who's your favorite Superman actor? Let us know at cinemaontappodcast@gmail.com!
"Come to me, son of Jor-El! Kneel before Zod!" - General Zod (Superman II)In Episode #49 of the Comic Zombie podcast - Chris and Erik are joined once again by Justin Ache to talk some DC movies - this time we're delving into the long history of not-so-great Superman films, before James Gunn's long-awaited reboot...Superman Movies Discussed:Superman: The Movie (1978)Superman II (1981)Superman II: The Donner Cut (2006)Superman III (1983)Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)Supergirl (1984)Steel (1997)Superman Returns (2006)Man of Steel (2013)Honorable Mention: "Superman and the Mole Men"?! (1951)And be sure to check out Erik's article on "Nearly Every SUPERMAN Ever... So Far!"(Episode edited by Erik Slader)The Podcasters will Assemble again... If you would like to be featured on an upcoming episode head over to: https://probablywork.com/podcasters-assemble/You can also join the discussion in our Discord serverSupport us on Patreon or Buy Our Merch!Network InfoThis podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts! The place for those with questionable taste!Twitter | Facebook| Instagram: @probablywork www.probablywork.comEmail: ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com
This week in honor of James Gunn's new Superman movie coming out we decided to go back to the 80s and review Superman II! We needed help covering this iconic super hero movie so we brought back Antonio of the Cultworthy podcast to break down this movie. What will we think of this movie? Tune in to find out as we SHOOT THE FLICK!!!To follow everything Antonio does please check out his website at:https://thecultworthy.com/
DC Comics's Superman franchise, based on the character of the same name created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in June 1938, has seen the release of various films since its inception.[1]The character debuted in cinemas in a series of animated shorts beginning in 1941 and was the protagonist of two movie serials in 1948 and 1950. An independent studio, Lippert Pictures, released the first Superman feature film, Superman and the Mole Men, starring George Reeves, in 1951. In 1973, the film rights to the Superman character were purchased by Ilya Salkind, Alexander Salkind, and Pierre Spengler. After multiple scripts and several years in development, Richard Donner was hired as director, and he shot two films, Superman (1978) (marketed as Superman: The Movie), and Superman II (1980), at the same time, both starring Christopher ReeveHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd answers our questions at The Forbidden Worlds Film Festival! Video version here: https://youtu.be/IqpzoUBZXsE In more detail, a group of press each ask Gale Anne Hurd questions during FWFF and this is the first half of the roundtable! Questions are varied and come from several creators, talking about Gale's mentors & inspirations, her early and later film & TV production work, why she loves film, her apathy of sequels she didn't produce and others, all bringing exclusive insight into her iconic career with projects like as Aliens, Terminator, The Abyss, The Walking Dead and more! Find part 2 of this roundtable interview on Spider-Dan's podcast feed: www.youtube.com/@dan_bores Make sure you check out Dan & Mike's other coverage at FWFF including more interviews and their reviews of Battle Beyond The Stars, Orca, She Creature & The Whale God on this feed, and check out Spider-Dan's feed for the other half of their reviews, including Waterworld, The City Of Lost Children, Tremors, Alligator and more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBGeVcphpNw&list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Ztm2q8Rs_s6C9MP4nNaV9m&index=1 For more information, visit www.forbiddenworldsfilmfestival.co.uk Make sure you follow & subscribe to Spider-Dan's podcast as much of the coverage is split between the feeds/YouTube channels! https://spiderdanandthesecretbores.com & www.patreon.com/spiderdanandthesecretbores Others at the GAH roundtable include Rob Hill: https://youtube.com/@TheBadMovieBible, Matthew Buck: https://youtube.com/@FilmBrain, Fergus: https://instagram.com/fergmaster, Nathan Hardie: https://linktr.ee/hardiewrites, Jon Melville: linktr.ee/jonathanmelville Check out the special preview episodes Mike & Dan did, where Mike reviewed the 1985 movie Young Sherlock Holmes for the 40th Anniversary of the movie, where a special showing (& cast Q&A) is happening! For Dan's preview episode, he delved into the Waterworld sequel comic; Children Of Leviathan! Star Wars fans must check Mike's in-depth reviews, breakdowns & things you missed episodes of Season 2 of Andor, on any podcast app or on YouTube: https://podfollow.com/starwarschitchat & https://youtube.com/@starwarschitchat All Patreons have been receiving bonus episodes, including reviews on Thunderbolts, Superman III & IV, Venom 3 and more, as well as early access! Support at www.patreon.com/GenuineChitChat or https://ko-fi.com/GenuineChitChat Guest Spots: Another episode of Disney Discussions is out where Mike & Dan spoke about Lilo & Stitch 1 & 2 with Megan, Ria & guest Natalie! https://tinyurl.com/2bs7kker Mike recently reviewed Superman '78, Superman II and the Super/Man documentary on the 20th Century Geek podcast, while Dan spoke about Superman IV! https://pod.fo/e/2bea07 Mike was on Reckless Rebellion to talk about Andor's Prison Arc from S1, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c28cc Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat Please review/rate, subscribe and share – it helps the show out an incredible amount!
On the summer finale of On-Screen Live, we're chatting about Danny Boyle's recently released horror masterpiece, 28 Years Later, going over the weekend box office, previewing a bunch of movies that will release while we're on break, including Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, Weapons, The Naked Gun, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Eddington, reviewing a couple films on a double dose of Secret Movie™️ and more! Be sure to catch the replay of our Superman II digital show (and After Party Q&A) available for replay now through July 4! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! On-Screen Live airs Mondays at noon/eastern on our YouTube channel! Through December 2025, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Tee-Public store to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new GHOSTHEADS, Too Old for This Shit, Forrest the Universal Soldier, and Jack Kirby designs! Pick something up and support a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
“The four of us are on a one-way bullet train to Stupid City” - Andrew on covering this movie for the show On this week's episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza does indeed head to Stupid City as we're talking about the really silly, really short, sci-fi thriller, Lucy! How totally great is Choi Min-sik in this movie? Precisely how many seconds is Morgan Freeman standing on-screen? When Lucy gets so smart, why is she still unable to understand and speak multiple languages? With the action and fight choreography being as fun as they are, couldn't we have gotten more of that and less of Morgan Freeman giving that lecture? And do people at the front desk of a Westin care if you're going to eat at the hotel restaurant? PLUS: Lucy visits all the best Times Square chain restaurants and attractions! Lucy stars Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Amr Waked, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Pilou Asbaek, Lio Tipton, and Choi Min-sik as Mr. Jang; directed by Luc Besson. This episode is brought to you in part by Car Gurus! Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at cargurus dot com. Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. That's C-A-R-G-U-R-U-S dot com. Cargurus dot com! Be sure to catch the replay of our Superman II digital show (and After Party Q&A) available for replay now through July 4! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Get 60% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://magicmind.com/khmf #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformanceCome Superman 2 on steroids is how the latest Superman movie is being received! Good? Bad? We shall see! James Gunn says the inspiration for the DCU is Game of Thrones not the MCU. New Fantastic Four trailer thoughts and why Jon Watts walked away. Punisher begins shooting next month! This and more with Capes and Cowls Kristian Harloff show! #dc #dcu #superman
“It's the only zombie movie that's appropriate to watch at a July 4th barbecue! - Andrew On this week's show, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza gets a little spooktacular as we chat about the super-fun, summer-set zombie flick, The Return of the Living Dead! Why does this Skeleton Warehouse have to be open until 10PM on a holiday weekend? How great is that half-dog puppet? Isn't it great how Russo and Romero split up their zombie sequels so we could get both sides of their shared zombie vision? Why does Frank use that entire roll of paper towels like it's a sponge? And word to the wise, never hang out in an eerie cemetery after dark! PLUS: James Karen welcomes all zombie punks to Pathmark! The Return of the Living Dead stars Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Beverly Randolph, John Philbin, Jewel Shepard, Miguel A. Nuñez Jr., Brian Peck, Linnea Quigley, Mark Venturini, Jonathan Terry, and Thom Mathews as Freddy; directed by Dan O'Bannon. This episode is brought to you in part by Car Gurus! Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at cargurus dot com. Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. That's C-A-R-G-U-R-U-S dot com. Cargurus dot com! Be sure to catch the replay of our Superman II digital show (and After Party Q&A) available for replay now through July 4! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
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On this edition of the WHM Mail Bag, we're plugging our Superman II digital show, while also reading some letters from loyal listeners brave enough to submit their sordid tales to our inbox! In this edition, we're hearing from a person who got food poisoning from blackberries and then went to the movies, another who ate bad bar food and was stuck to the toilet all night on a first date, another whose child self thought they watched Paramount pictures murder William Shatner on camera, and one poor fella who was mistaken for a serial rapist cult leader while trying to leave the movies! Don't forget to tune into our next digital live show happening TOMORROW NIGHT, Friday, June 20th, at 9pm/eastern! We'll be talking joyfully and goofily about one of the most divisive superhero sequels in history. And be sure to stick around for the After Party Q&A, immediately following the show. Click here now to get tickets! Full show and Q&A replay available for 14 days after broadcast! If you have a wild story you'd like read on the air, write into the mail bag: weallhatemovies@gmail.com! U.K. and European listeners: be sure to snag your tickets for our 3-night, 6-show residency at the Oxford Comedy Festival, happening this July 18-20! Two shows are already sold out, so you don't want to miss out! Through December 2025, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Tee-Public store to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new GHOSTHEADS, Too Old for This Shit, Forrest the Universal Soldier, and Jack Kirby designs! Pick something up and support a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
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On this week's On-Screen Live, we're playing catch-up and chatting about some movies we've caught over the last couple weeks including Tom Cruise's final(?) bow as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, along with the latest from Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, and Dan Trachtenberg's bloody, animated tryptic, Predator: Killer of Killers! PLUS: Two really solid Secret Movie™️ selections, one featuring Nic Cage -- The Surfer -- and another with Scott Adkins -- Diablo! Don't miss our Superman II worldwide digital show happening THIS FRIDAY, June 20th, at 9pm/et! We'll be doing the After Party Q&A right after the show too, which Patreon subscribers on the Belushi and Walsh tiers can bundle in with their show ticket for free! Can't make it that night? No worries! The show and the Q&A will be available for replay for 14 days after air! Don't wait, snag your tickets now! U.K. and European listeners: be sure to snag your tickets for our 3-night, 6-show residency at the Oxford Comedy Festival, happening this July 18-20! Two shows are already sold out, so you don't want to miss out! On-Screen Live airs Mondays at noon/eastern on our YouTube channel! Through December 2025, we'll be donating all proceeds from our Tee-Public store to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new GHOSTHEADS, Too Old for This Shit, Forrest the Universal Soldier, and Jack Kirby designs! Pick something up and support a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
“He dresses like an Old West gigolo…” - Eric on Mick Dundee On this week's episode, the Totally Cool Awesome 80s jag of the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza is covering the second highest-grossing film of 1986, the croc-out-of-water comedy, Crocodile Dundee! Why does the movie take so long to get to New York City? What in the hell were they thinking with the multiple crotch grab “gags”? Who packs a sexy bathing suit for a hike through the bush? Does the script confirm that Mick has magic powers? Wouldn't someone try to kill Mick after he wastes all that coke at the party? And what in the WORLD are we doing being barefoot in the subway at the end?! PLUS: Be on the lookout for the American Crocodile Dundee, Alligator Johnson! Crocodile Dundee stars Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Mellon, David Gulpilil, Steve Rackman, Mark Blum, Michael Lombard, and Reginald VelJohnson as Gus; directed by Peter Faiman. This episode is brought to you in part by Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app and enter our show name—We Hate Movies—in the survey so they know we sent you! Don't wait! Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from our show! Don't miss our Superman II worldwide digital show happening THIS FRIDAY, June 20th, at 9pm/et! We'll be doing the After Party Q&A right after the show too, which Patreon subscribers on the Belushi and Walsh tiers can bundle in with their show ticket for free! Can't make it that night? No worries! The show and the Q&A will be available for replay for 14 days after air! Don't wait, snag your tickets now! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
“There're piles of skulls, which of course I appreciate” - Steve on the set design On this week's episode, Totally Cool Awesome 80s Month and the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza pay tribute to the late, great Val Kilmer with a convo about the super-fun Ron Howard fantasy flick, Willow! How amazing are Warwick and Val together on screen? Isn't it refreshing that Davis was just allowed to put a shirt on and be this character, without getting covered in prosthetics or whatever else? Wouldn't things have been just fine in this movie without the Brownies flying around? And how amazing is that two-headed Siskel & Ebert monster? PLUS: Queen Bavmorda accidentally touches The Ooze and becomes Super Bavmorda (and is also played by Kevin Nash)! Willow stars Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, Patricia Hayes, Billy Barty, Mark Northover, Pat Roach, David Sternberg, Phil Fondacaro, Tony Cox, Kevin Pollak, Rick Overton, and Gavan O'Herlihy as Airk; directed by Ron Howard. Don't miss our next Worldwide Digital Event, happening Friday, June 20th at 9pm/eastern where we'll be LIVE talking about a total superhero all-timer, Superman II! Join us that night to revel in all the fun with Zod & Friends, everyone at the Daily Planet, and the two legendary performances from Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman! Replay available for 14 days after broadcast! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
This week, Shat the Movies finally kneels before Zod—and listener Chris Lloyd—by reviewing Superman II (1980), the sequel that gave us Terrence Stamp's immortal sneer, Margot Kidder's bathrobe thirst, and Christopher Reeve's blue-eyed beefcake perfection. This episode dives headfirst into the Donner vs. Lester debate, asks how much ejaculate the Fortress of Solitude can handle, and questions Lois Lane's true intentions once Clark Kent drops the glasses—and the powers. Gene and Big D examine everything from Superman's bizarre morality and dubious revenge tactics to the wildly impractical Phantom Zone prison system. They also debate if memory-wiping kisses and cellophane logos deserve a place in superhero canon and why Perry White's newsroom features a threatening photo of Bill Cosby. Whether you're team “Mormon Dad Superman” or “Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex,” this episode delivers laughs, awkward truths, and more than a few inappropriate questions about Kryptonian sex. Plot Summary After banishing Kryptonian rebels General Zod, Ursa, and Non to the Phantom Zone, Superman continues his life as Clark Kent—until a hydrogen bomb explosion in space releases the trio. Landing on Earth, they gain Superman's powers from the yellow sun and quickly set their sights on global domination. Meanwhile, Lois Lane grows suspicious of Clark's identity, prompting him to reveal his secret and sacrifice his powers to be with her. But when Zod and his cronies begin wreaking havoc—and Lex Luthor joins their side—Superman must reclaim his abilities and protect humanity. The final showdown brings the villains to the Fortress of Solitude, where Superman uses brains over brawn to save the world, while also redefining the meaning of romantic boundaries with a memory-erasing kiss. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite
“He's the walking dead!” - Eric on contemporary Sly's look On this week's episode, the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza launches into month two by celebrating the Totally Cool Awesome 80s! First up, we're talking about the stupidly-titled Rambo: First Blood Part II! How funny is it that this movie pulls a complete 180 on the philosophy of the first film? How great is Sly's hair in this one? Couldn't they have had a few more action scenes with Martin Kove? How wild is it that Predator completely ripped off the Rambo covered in mud bit? And why didn't Murdock get a rockin' death in this? PLUS: Fellow veterans, Bebop and Rocksteady, meet John Rambo! Rambo: First Blood Part II stars Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff, Julia Nickson, George Cheung, and Martin Kove as Ericson; directed by George P. Cosmatos. Today's episode is brought to you in part by Car Gurus! Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at cargurus dot com. Go to cargurus dot com to make sure your big deal is the best deal. That's C-A-R-G-U-R-U-S dot com. Cargurus dot com! Don't miss our next Worldwide Digital Event, happening Friday, June 20th at 9pm/eastern where we'll be LIVE talking about a total superhero all-timer, Superman II! Join us that night to revel in all the fun with Zod & Friends, everyone at the Daily Planet, and the two legendary performances from Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman! Replay available for 14 days after broadcast! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
“He's at the height of his Lost powers here” - Ben on J.J. Abrams On this week's episode, we welcome Ben Worcester onto the Summer Blockbuster Extravaganza to chat about the super-fun action sequel, Mission: Impossible III! How great is this engagement party scene with Ethan working the room? Has there been a better M:I villain than the late, great Philip Seymour Hoffman's portrayal of Owen Davian? Is this the M:I flick with the most Ving? And how lucky is Ethan to have Aaron Paul for a brother-in-law? PLUS: Does Ethan Hunt have the same bartending skills as Brian Flanagan? Mission: Impossible III stars Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup, Michelle Monaghan, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell, Maggie Q, Simon Pegg, Eddie Marsan, Laurence Fishburne, and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Owen Davian; directed by J.J. Abrams. This episode is brought to you in part by Rocket Money! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Download the Rocket Money app and enter our show name—We Hate Movies—in the survey so they know we sent you! Don't wait! Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from our show! Don't miss our next Worldwide Digital Event, happening Friday, June 20th at 9pm/eastern where we'll be LIVE talking about a total superhero all-timer, Superman II! Join us that night to revel in all the fun with Zod & Friends, everyone at the Daily Planet, and the two legendary performances from Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman! Replay available for 14 days after broadcast! Tickets are going fast for our three-night residency during the Oxford Comedy Festival! We'll be doing six shows over three nights from July 18 through 20. Tickets are going fast—our shows on Quantum of Solace and Hellraiser are already SOLD OUT—so don't wait, snag your tix today! Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.