Superman Films Part 1 - Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, with The Revisionist’s Almanac Artwork

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Superman Films Part 1 - Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, with The Revisionist’s Almanac

July 12, 2025 • Film vs Film Podcast • Episode 160

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This month as arguably the most anticipated film of the year is out across the world in the form of James Gunn's Superman. Kicking off the new cinematic universe, DCU. This time the red trunks are back! Joining me for the third time, is the superman of podcasting himself Andrew from the The Revisionist’s Almanac.

Warning we will be talking SPOILERS.

My guest Andrew is going first and is going for the ultimate version of Superman II: The Donner Cut. On this one we talk about why Christopher Reeve is still the absolute embodiment of the man in red and blue. We talk about if the action in this film still holds up and if younger audiences would appreciate it. We talk about where Richard Donner changed things. Plus we talk about the Bee Gees. IMDB page

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