►Start with Your Guide to Man of Steel https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-man-of-steel-2013/   With the Donnerverse dying once again, creative comic book adapter Zack Synder took a crack at the last son of Krypton. With a new, relatively unknown lead as Superman, Amy Adams finally landing the Lois Lane role and featuring truly modern visual effects, many saw this as the Superman movie we've been waiting our whole lives for. Nearing its 10th anniversary, we look at whether...

With the Donnerverse dying once again, creative comic book adapter Zack Synder took a crack at the last son of Krypton. With a new, relatively unknown lead as Superman, Amy Adams finally landing the Lois Lane role and featuring truly modern visual effects, many saw this as the Superman movie we've been waiting our whole lives for. Nearing its 10th anniversary, we look at whether this is the entry to break the "Superman" cinematic curse? Join Corbin as he takes his anger out on a semi-truck to...

►Start with Your Guide to Superman Returns https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-superman-returns-2006/   Nearly 20 years after Superman was on the big screen, he returned to the same universe as the Christopher Reeve films! To the surprise of many audiences, Bryan Singer, of X-Men acclaim, decided to make a direct sequel to Superman II (1981). Critics were all over it, but audiences thought it was meh. Nearly 16 years later, is Superman Returns a forgotten masterwork? Join...

Nearly 20 years after Superman was on the big screen, he returned to the same universe as the Christopher Reeve films! To the surprise of many audiences, Bryan Singer, of X-Men acclaim, decided to make a direct sequel to Superman II (1981). Critics were all over it, but audiences thought it was meh. Nearly 16 years later, is Superman Returns a forgotten masterwork? Join Corbin as he tries to get Lois to stop smoking to guide you through the production, behind-the-scenes drama, box-office, and...

►Start with Your Guide to Steel https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-steel-1997/   Well, Superman was a failure last time, so how can we make a spin-off that audiences will love? Let's try the Space Jam model and cast Shaquille O'Neal! Hoping to get kids to drag their parents to theaters and the toy aisles, Warner Bros tried and horribly failed to "reboot" the Superman franchise with an NBA superstar as a little-known spin-off character, Steel. Pretty much no one saw this...

Well, Superman was a failure last time, so how can we make a spin-off that audiences will love? Let's try the Space Jam model and cast Shaquille O'Neal! Hoping to get kids to drag their parents to theaters and the toy aisles, Warner Bros tried and horribly failed to "reboot" the Superman franchise with an NBA superstar as a little-known spin-off character, Steel. Pretty much no one saw this movie, and everyone hated it despite it starring Shaq. 25 years later, is Steel actually a fun "so bad...

►Start with Your Guide to Superman IV: The Quest for Peace https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-superman-iv-the-quest-for-peace-1987/   Audiences had to wait four long years before Superman returned to the big screen. While they did get to see Supergirl, audiences didn't click with the female hero as they did with the Man of Steel. With new producers, plus the original cast returning, everyone hoped this was the refresh the franchise needed. Unfortunately, audiences didn't...

Audiences had to wait four long years before Superman returned to the big screen. While they did get to see Supergirl, audiences didn't click with the female hero as they did with the Man of Steel. With new producers, plus the original cast returning, everyone hoped this was the refresh the franchise needed. Unfortunately, audiences didn't give a rip about seeing another Superman movie. Nearly 10 years after the first film came out, Superman had become somewhat of a has-been. Is this fourth...

►Start with Your Guide to Supergirl https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-supergirl-1984/   Less than a year and a half after Superman III had a watery reception, to say the least, the Man of Steel had to move over for his younger cousin, Supergirl. Instead of debuting in Superman's third outing, the Salkinds made her own film featuring Oscar-winning stars such as Peter O'Toole and Faye Dunaway. They also chose to have her fight a wannabe occultist instead of a comic...

Less than a year and a half after Superman III had a watery reception, to say the least, the Man of Steel had to move over for his younger cousin, Supergirl. Instead of debuting in Superman's third outing, the Salkinds made her own film featuring Oscar-winning stars such as Peter O'Toole and Faye Dunaway. They also chose to have her fight a wannabe occultist instead of a comic book-style villain. Needless to say, this wasn't a winning formula, and the film bombed at the box office and...

►Start with Your Guide to Superman III https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-superman-iii-1983/   Despite major behind-the-scenes drama with the first two films Superman III was full steam ahead. In fact, it was greenlit before the second film even came out, and audiences had to wait less than two years to see the Man of Steel again. This time, infusing prominent comedian Richard Pryor, the producers hoped to draw a wider crowd. Unfortunately, their plan failed. With an...

Despite major behind-the-scenes drama with the first two films Superman III was full steam ahead. In fact, it was greenlit before the second film even came out, and audiences had to wait less than two years to see the Man of Steel again. This time, infusing prominent comedian Richard Pryor, the producers hoped to draw a wider crowd. Unfortunately, their plan failed. With an awful performance at the box-office and seemingly burning all good will with critics and audiences alike--Superman III...

►Start with Your Guide to Superman II https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-superman-ii-1981/   2 1/2 years after audiences saw a man fly, he's back on the big screen to complete the promised epic duology. Unfortunately, due to Richard Donner being fired as director and the original cast and crew either suing the producers or sadly passing away--Superman II turned out to be quite the different vision portrayed in the original movie. Critics loved it despite its change in...

2 1/2 years after audiences saw a man fly, he's back on the big screen to complete the promised epic duology. Unfortunately, due to Richard Donner being fired as director and the original cast and crew either suing the producers or sadly passing away--Superman II turned out to be quite the different vision portrayed in the original movie. Critics loved it despite its change in tone, but audiences mellowed on it over time. 25 years later, Richard Donner did get to complete his vision, leaving...

►Start with Your Guide to Superman The Movie https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-superman-the-movie-1978/   In 1978 the man of steel took the world by storm with his charming heroism and American values. Before then, comic books and comic book movies were considered campy children's stories. Richard Donner, along with an Academy Award-winning cast, proved a comic story could seriously captivate audiences. Earning three Academy Award nominations, along with a special win...

In 1978 the man of steel took the world by storm with his charming heroism and American values. Before then, comic books and comic book movies were considered campy children's stories. Richard Donner, along with an Academy Award-winning cast, proved a comic story could seriously captivate audiences. Earning three Academy Award nominations, along with a special win for Visual Effects, the superhero genre would never be the same again. But how does it hold up 43 years later now that Marvel has...

►Start with Your Guide to The King's Man https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-the-king-s-man-2021/   Kingsman fans had to wait over four years to get a...prequel to the whacky spy franchise. Everyone was hoping Vaughn would cap off his Eggsy trilogy, but no such luck...yet anyway. It didn't take Vaughn that long to make the movie, but it was shelved for nearly three years: no thanks to COVID but mainly due to Disney purchasing Fox and not quite sure what to do with this...

Kingsman fans had to wait over four years to get a...prequel to the whacky spy franchise. Everyone was hoping Vaughn would cap off his Eggsy trilogy, but no such luck...yet anyway. It didn't take Vaughn that long to make the movie, but it was shelved for nearly three years: no thanks to COVID but mainly due to Disney purchasing Fox and not quite sure what to do with this irreverent franchise. After receiving terrible reviews and an abysmal box office, did Vaughn just ruin any chance of ever...

►Start with Your Guide to Kingsman The Golden Circle https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-kingsman-the-golden-circle-2017/   2 years after Matthew Vaughn brought his comic-book, spy thriller to life he's back with an even bigger sequel. Hopping across the pond, the Kingsman join the Statesman to take down the world's most notorious and nostalgic drug dealer. Splitting critics and audiences alike--not to mention grossing a lower box-office did Vaughn forget what made most...

Join Corbin and Allen for a special podcast where they give their thoughts on the 94th Academy Awards including the shocking slap-heard-round-the-world, Dune winning big, and CODA taking home the coveted prize. Question after the show: Did Will Smith ruin the Oscars? ►Email me at [email protected]   Find Out What We're Watching Every Week: ►Corbin's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/cwriley95/ ►Allen's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rankineugallen/   Listen to past...

2 years after Matthew Vaughn brought his comic-book, spy thriller to life he's back with an even bigger sequel. Hopping across the pond, the Kingsman join the Statesman to take down the world's most notorious and nostalgic drug dealer. Splitting critics and and audiences alike--not to mention grossing a lower box-office did Vaughn forget what made most enjoy the original? Join Corbin as he hops back across the pond to guide you through the production, behind-the-scenes drama, box-office, and...

►Start with Your Guide to Kingsman The Secret Service https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-kingsman-the-secret-service-2015/   In 2015, Matthew Vaughn of Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class fame wanted to bring some fun back to the spy genre. Thanks to the help of Mark Millar, who is a big deal in the comic world, the two brought Kingsman to life in the 2012 comic book, which Vaughn always wanted to produce as a feature film. While American audiences weren't crazy about the...

In 2015, Matthew Vaughn of Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class fame wanted to bring some fun back to the spy genre. Thanks to the help of Mark Millar, who is a big deal in the comic world, the two brought Kingsman to life in the 2012 comic book, which Vaughn always wanted to produce as a feature film. While American audiences weren't crazy about the film, it scored well enough to create some devoted followers and two sequels, with a third in production. Is this the "fun" James Bond British spy...

►Your Guide to A Good Day to Die Hard https://silverscreenguide.podbean.com/e/your-guide-to-a-good-day-to-die-hard-2013/   Why did it take over 5 and a half years for John McClane to return? And why is he fighting the Russian oligarchy...in Russia? Those that were young adults when they saw the original are now middle-aged and their children are all grown up. This fourth sequel taps into parent-child dynamics, but apparently, there weren't any parents reminiscing over the series with...

Why did it take over 5 and a half years for John McClane to return? And why is he fighting the Russian oligarchy...in Russia? Those that were young adults when they saw the original are now middle-aged and their children are all grown up. This fourth sequel taps into parent-child dynamics, but apparently, there weren't any parents reminiscing over the series with their adult children. Opening to abysmal reviews and scoring terrible with audiences and critics, Mother Russia may be the one to...