S4356 I Superman (1978) - Cape Sh!t Month

This week on Big Trouble Little Podcast, the crew dives into Superman (1978), the film that helped define the modern superhero movie. Starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando, this classic comic book adaptation set the standard for superhero films for decades.

We break down why Christopher Reeve is still considered the definitive Superman, discuss the differences between Clark Kent and Superman as characters, and debate whether Gene Hackman’s Lex Luthor works as the villain in this version of the story. The conversation also explores the film’s campy tone, John Williams’ legendary score, and that infamous time-reversal ending that still divides fans today.

Is Superman (1978) still the best Superman movie, or have newer films like Man of Steel and modern comic book adaptations surpassed it?

In the post-credit segment, we talk about what we’ve been watching and playing lately, including Superman (2025), Weapons, Resident Evil 9, Formula 1 Australia, Gundam, and more.

Next week we wrap up Cape Shit Month with the ultimate 90s comic book movie: Spawn (1997).

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