Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "I could fix that"? Well, that's exactly what we've done in the latest episode of The Nerd Byword. In episode 188, we're donning our capes and diving into the ambitious yet flawed 2006 film, Superman Returns.
We dissect what Superman Returns got right, where it went wrong, and how we'd tweak the script, cast, and direction to craft a film worthy of the iconic hero. From re-imagining Lex Luthor's diabolical scheme to redefining the dynamic between Lois and Clark, we explore every nook and cranny of this cinematic enigma.
Whether you're a die-hard Superman fan or just love a good film analysis, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and a deep love for the genre. So grab your popcorn and join us as we attempt to make Superman Returns take flight once again.
Nerd News
Retailers back off from physical media
Feige Reportedly Ordered the Death of Kamala Khan
Byword Big Talk
Fixing Superman Returns
Nerd Commendations
The Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made by David Hughes
Resurrection of Magneto by Al Ewing & Luciano Vecchio
Chapters
(00:43) Several retailers are backing off of physical media in favor of streaming
(10:11) Marvel recently resurrected Kamala Khan to make her a mutant
(22:33) Looking at 2006's Superman Returns
(01:29:00) Nerd Commendation: Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made
(01:33:17) Nerd Commendation: Resurrection of Magneto
Episode 190 - Panels of the Past: A Journey Through Comic Book Eras
Episode 189 - Divergent Dreams: Spinning New Tales in the Comic Multiverse
Episode 187 - Tides of Change: Aquaman's Farewell to the DCEU
Episode 186 - The Final Countdown: Saying Goodbye to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 185 - Marvel returns to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 184 - A new wave of DC Amalgam Adventures
Episode 183 - An All-Access Pass to the Amalgam Universe
Episode 182 - Gaming Greats: The Digital Heroes That Defined Us
Episode 181 - Scarab Shenanigans: Dissecting the Blue Beetle Buzz
Episode 180 - From Page to Prime: The Origins of Invincible Explored
Episode 179 - Comic Book Homework and Gaming Exclusives
Episode 178 - Nerd Disappointments: The Letdowns We Can't Forget
Episode 177 - Godzilla Minus One: The Kaiju Comeback
Episode 176 - Geek Goals: Our Nerd Year’s Resolutions
Episode 175 - When the Big Two go Number Two
Episode 174 - Ultimate (Spider-Man) Expectations
Episode 173 - Coming to a Comic Shop Near You!
Episode 172 - Oh Captain, My Captain...Marvel
Episode 171 - Giving Thanks for a Nerdy Harvest
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