On this episode of Franchise Detours, we continue our deep dive into the original <i>Superman</i> film series with 1980's <i>Superman II </i>— both the theatrical cut and the 2006 Richard Donner Cut.<br /><br />Darin Lundberg of NostalgiaCast and Back To Bluey joins us to explore how the behind-the-scenes turmoil affected the film’s tone and vision, from Richard Lester’s more comedic approach to Donner’s darker, character-driven version. We'll also discuss Superman’s (Christopher Reeve) relationship with Lois Lane (Margot Kidder), the legacy of Terence Stamp's General Zod as a villain, and what both versions reveal about the evolution of superhero storytelling.<br /><br />Did <i>Superman II</i> essentially create the template for modern superhero sequels? Perhaps. But whichever version you prefer, this episode has something for every fan of truth and justice.<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>