"I just wish you could all see the Earth the way that I see it. Because when you really look at it, it's just one world..."
Rob and Alan are BACK from an unforgettable trip to Milton Keynes, the untouched shopping village where Superman IV: The Quest for Peace infamously shot the majority of its location scenes. We talk all about the incredible trip, enjoying the sights and sounds and taking the same steps as Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder and the cast of the much maligned Super-sequel. Plus, hear some audio from the trip, as we meet friends and fellow fans for the first time.
We also dive back into the topic of the film itself - there are questions to ask and it is time for us to do so. Can the mythical deleted content save the film or will simple trims save the day? Do the special effects need a full overhaul or should they be left as-is? It's a heated discussion, with Alan (a critic of the film) advocating for precise cuts to enhance the entertainment value, while Rob (a longtime defender of the film) champions a mostly full reinstatement of all that was lost to strengthen the substance of Christopher Reeve and director Sidney J. Furie's original vision for the film. We don't want a war, but the threat is very much alive!
PLUS: We give our thoughts on the "Lanterns" trailer and we gear up for our "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" review, coming soon!
Audio note: A small section of the location audio recorded onsite in Milton Keynes suffers from audible wind - apologies for this!
Additional notes:
- Oliver Harper's documentary Man of Steel and Glass extensively covers the production of Superman IV in Milton Keynes
- Be sure to check out Martin Lakin's legendary site Capedwondereurope.com (formerly Supermania UK)
- Mark Stewart was Christopher Reeve's stand-in for Superman IV
- Check out the National Film & Sci-Fi Museum in Milton Keynes
SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH ALL STAR SUPERFAN PODCAST
🎧 Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and to help support the show
⭐ Rate and review All Star Superfan Podcast on Apple Podcasts
💬 Join the Inside All Star Superfan Podcast Facebook group
📩 Send us an email or a voicenote with your thoughts on this week’s episode
EMAIL: allstarsuperpod@gmail.com
FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / THREADS / BLUESKY: @allstarsuperfan
Theme music by Shawn Allen
Produced, edited, and social media poster design by Rob O’Connor
Any additional materials used for entertainment purposes only.
