Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
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Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
Episode 188 - Up, Up, and Astray: Reworking "Superman Returns" for the Modern Era
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Episode 188 - Up, Up, and Astray: Reworking "Superman Returns" for the Modern Era
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 NewsRetailers back off from physical media
Feige Reportedly Ordered the Death of Kamala Khan
Byword Big Talk
Fixing Superman Returns
Nerd CommendationsThe 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
The Nerd Byword
Kris, a teacher and Marvel fanboy, and Dave, a freelance writer and DC fanatic, love to talk about their nerdy passions: comic books, movies and television, and video games. Each week, they discuss nerdy news, recommend new media, and take a deep dive into one niche in nerd culture. “The Nerd Byword” also features interviews with industry greats and up and coming talent. New episodes release every Monday.
