Summary: To get ready for Man of Steel, we’re bringing back our Superman Movie Special, Episode #19. Adam, Nick and guest Mikey Wood are back to talk about the REAL Superman trilogy: Superman, Superman II, and Superman Returns….and maybe just a little bit of Superman III and IV. Just the tiniest bit. Listen here: http://www.shortboxpodcast.com/podcasts/Shortboxrewind1.mp3 The Superman movies directed by Richard Donnor (Superman I and the edited “Richard Donnor Cut” of Superman II) and the 2006 movie: Superman Returns (directed by Bryan Singer and inspired by Donnor’s vision). Superman I is the benchmark that made Super Hero movies have been tested against since it’s 1978 release. This episode is SUPER! Why is the first Superman from 1978 still considered one of the best super hero movies of all-time? Why aren’t movies like this being written today? Why didn’t Superman Returns launch the Superman franchise again in 2006? These questions will be answered by three big Superman movie fans.
