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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

"Superman II" Review & Donner Cut Comparison

 

Superman (Christopher Reeve), Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) and General Zod (Terence Stamp) | Text: DC on SCREEN #756: Superman II Review & Donner Cut Comparison

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With all the greatest love and admiration and with respect to all the behind-the-scenes skullduggery that took place while this film was made, we talk about Superman II -- the theatrical (Richard Lester) cut with comparison to The Donner Cut (because the seams were too unseemly and Dave went back and subsequently found it impossible to ignore in this discussion).We can't help but have real issues with Superman II...

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Superman International and Final Trailers Review + News

 

David Corenswet as Superman looking up | Text: Dc on SCREEN #755 - Superman International and FInal Trailers review + News

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Okay, so we're discussing the trailers, but we're also talking about Gunn's admission that a new 'Wonder Woman' is being written among other crazy things! Can't wait to see what this universe has in store, but here's everything we're talking this episode:
  • Pre-Sale Superman Ticket Orders Crash Fandango and Sell Out
  • Superman's First Day Pre-Sale Tickets Beat Everyone This Year So Far
  • Some Comments on The International Trailer
  • Review of The Final Trailer
  • No Justice League ... Yet
  • Gunn Says Wonder Woman is Being Written
  • Gunn is Working on a Superman Sequel ... Kinda
  • Metahumans Have Been Known for 300 Years in DCU
  • Who Are the Justice Gang?
  • Gunn's Post-Credit Opinions
  • The Batman Part II Is Still Important

Friday, June 6, 2025

"Superman" Rating, Rumors and Runtime! | News

 

David Corenswet as Superman | Text: DC on SCREEN #754 - 06/06/25 - Updates on: Superman, Peacemaker, Supergirl, Clayface, Constantine: Rating, Rumors and Runtime

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Great Rao! This episode was recorded over 3 separate days, but we're full of questions that get answered, rumors that get ruined, and runtimes that get sorted! We also have fun theories and a lot of laughs as we discuss the following:Okay, no laughs over the first bit... that was actually quite sad...
  • Saying Goodbye to Peter David
Superman
Peacemaker
  • "Peacemaker"’s Connection to "Superman" Is Deeper Than DC Fans Thought
  • A Big Cameo
  • The New "Peacemaker" Opening Dance Sequence Will Debut at Comic Con
  • "Peacemaker" is the Only Property Being Brought to Comic Con
  • James Gunn Says How Many Years Have Passed Since Season 1
  • First Look at Michael Rooker as Eagly’s Nemesis
Supergirl
  • "Supergirl" Has Wrapped Production
Clayface
  • Mike Flanagan Wrote "Clayface" Based on "Feat of Clay"
Constantine 2
  • Keanu Reeves Isn't 'Happy' With the "Constantine 2" Scripts in Development
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Monday, May 26, 2025

Superman: The Movie | Review

 

Superman: The Movie poster featuring Christopher Reeve as Superman flying and the faces of Marlon Brando, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman as well as the red sun of Krypton about to explode | Text: DC on SCREEN #753 05-26-25 - Superman: The Movie | Review

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We've been doing this show for 10 years. It's time for us to review the blueprint for the modern superhero film: Richard Donner's 1978 classic "Superman: The Movie".

Note: This show art apparently began as this poster by Christopher Shy of Studio Ronin and cant be purchased here.

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Friday, May 16, 2025

Superman Trailer Review | News

David Corenswet as Superman | Text: Superman Trailer Review
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SUPERMAN

  • Stupid Superman Lawsuit Dismissed
    Judge Jesse M. Furman tosses out the Superman injunction case. What it means for the movie release.

  • Superman Marketing Heats Up
    From digital billboards to new merch—Warner Bros. kicks promotion into high gear.

  • Superman Trailer Breakdown | https://youtu.be/Ox8ZLF6cGM0

    Scene-by-scene reactions and analysis. We talk Krypto, Lois, Lex, and… Waid Street?!

  • Listener Feedback – Superman Trailer
    Hear what our community is saying—from Facebook to Threads to Bluesky.

  • Anthony Carrigan on Playing Metamorpho
    Insight from Carrigan on why James Gunn chose him and what to expect from his performance.

  • Clark & Jimmy’s Friendship
    Skyler Gisondo talks Superman’s human side and bro’ing down behind the scenes.

  • Krypto’s Big Brand Collab | https://youtu.be/muHLplSn4Eg

    Milk-Bone x Superman partnership gives us a new comic and adorable promo content.

PEACEMAKER

  • Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Breakdown | https://youtu.be/-QwXokuIZjM

    New footage! A job interview, toxic masculinity callouts, and a wild multiverse tease.

SUPERGIRL

  • Supergirl Has Wrapped Filming
    James Gunn confirms production is done. What’s next?

LANTERNS

  • Green Arrow Rumor Debunked?
    Garrett Dillahunt addresses those viral storyboard images. Fans aren’t convinced—and neither is Gunn.

THE BATMAN PART II

  • Matt Reeves Still Onboard
    James Gunn shuts down rumors about a director switch-up.

WBTEA (Warner Bros. Theatrical Entertainment Assortment)

  • Will Poulter Rumored for Adam Strange
    Guardians star may be heading to the DCU. Writers’ room reportedly assembling.

  • Teen Titans Projects in the Works?
    A possible Teen Titans Go revival teased by Mike De Luca.

  • Ben Affleck Talks Batman Return Possibility
    “Anything is possible,” says Affleck—what could that mean?

  • Shazam Director on Fan Toxicity
    David F. Sandberg opens up about death threats and swearing off IPs—until the right horror script came along.

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