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 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

Hosts:
Ashley Hobley: https://bsky.app/profile/ashleyhobley.bsky.social
Dylan Blight: https://bsky.app/profile/dylan.explosionnetwork.com

All-New DC Cast Credits:
Original music by Artists: Sinfonietta Cinematica, Composers: Sinfonietta Cinematica; Audio source: Epidemic Sound, Adobe Stock Asset ID: #357361804 Additional sounds and edits by Dylan Blight

Art by: Ashley Hobley

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