<i>1984’s</i> <b><i>Supergirl</i></b> attempted to expand the Superman cinematic universe with a new hero, fresh mythology, and a bold new direction. But did it live up to its promise?<br /> <br />On this episode of Franchise Detours, Robert Yaniz Jr. welcomes The Vern from Cinema Recall to discuss Helen Slater’s debut as Kara Zor-El, the film’s campy villain turn from Faye Dunaway, and where this underrated entry fits into the legacy of superhero cinema.<br /><br />Subscribe to Crooked Table on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@crookedtable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@crookedtable</a><br /> <br />Follow Crooked Table on Social Media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/crookedtable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/crookedtable</a><br /><br />Subscribe to Crooked Table on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@crookedtable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@crookedtable</a> <br /><br />Follow Crooked Table on Social Media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/crookedtable" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/crookedtable</a> <br /><br />Crooked Table Productions is powered by Riverside.fm. Start your own audio or video project here 👉 <a href="https://riverside.sjv.io/c/2356989/2648500/28064" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://riverside.sjv.io/c/2356989/2648500/28064</a>