From Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill, from Sunday matinees to Saturday morning cartoons, Flights and Tights is an exploration - and frequently, a lamentation - of Superman on film.
We're back! Superman makes a triumphant return to the big screen and Jess and Rebecca make an even triumphanter return to podcasting about him. Spoiler: we finally believe a man can fly.
1 Apr 2020
Episode 8: Justice League (2017)
We did it, gang! Jess and Rebecca discuss the surprising highs and unavoidable lows of the last live action Superman movie (so far).
Show Notes:
Essays on Cyborg as a castration metaphor:
https://themiddlespaces.com/2015/03/31/humanity-not-included/
http://voluntarydissonance.blogspot.com/2016/03/dcs-cyborg-and-castration-of-black-men.html
https://comicsalliance.com/restoration-cyborg-walker-reis/
Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights
16 Mar 2020
Episode 7: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
We thought some Superman movies were bad. We had NO IDEA. Jess and Rebecca soldier through BvS, Granny's peach tea and all. I wonder if we'll find out Batman's mom's name?
Show Notes:
Folding Ideas - Everyone Batman Kills in BvS (and why it matters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1ydIZNaNY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO1ydIZNaNY)
Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights
10 Sept 2018
Episode 6: Man of Steel (2013)
This episode, Jess and Rebecca trudge resentfully into the DCEU! Listen to hear our thoughts on Action Jor-El, the worst Jonathan Kent ever, and *that* ending.
Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights
Show Notes:
Chris Sims’ review: http://comicsalliance.com/man-of-steel-on-my-planet-the-s-is-for-sucks-spoilers-review/
Folding Ideas MOS essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teTOkGXa_W8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teTOkGXa_W8)
The best Superman movie ever made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6DJcgm3wNY
Flippergate:
http://collider.com/batman-vs-superman-michael-shannon-flipper-hands-general-zod/
https://news.avclub.com/michael-shannon-shocked-everyone-fell-for-his-general-1798283733
17 Jul 2018
Episode 5: Superman Returns (2006)
This episode, Jess and Rebecca leap into the 21st century to discuss murderous preschoolers, Christina Aguilera, and this movie's secret, incredibly gross subtext.
Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights
What A Girl Wants (trust us, it'll make sense after you listen): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpspGHeLOPE
1 Jun 2018
Episode 4: Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
Is this the worst Superman movie ever...or is it the BEST? Jess and Rebecca take this question seriously as they discuss double dates, Jon Cryer's hair, and global nuclear disarmament.
Twitter/Tumblr: @flightstights
Referenced articles on the Allison Mack story:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/how-smallvilles-allison-mack-went-actress-sex-cult-slaver-1112107
http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/how-do-you-deal-when-your-heroes-fall
Check out Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films on Netflix
Nuclear Man shirt for the stylish listener: https://www.redbubble.com/people/90s-mall/works/24679667-nuclear-man?grid_pos=1&p=triblend-tee&rbs=cf4fc722-ab6b-4df1-b62c-b723025bfee8&ref=shop_grid
31 May 2018
Episode 3: Superman III (1983)
This episode we're talking about 1983's Superman III, from the strange use of Richard Pryor to the stranger Superman vs. Clark fight scene to the strangest sexy evil robot computer lady. Stay tuned until the end to hear our discussion questions for our listeners!
Check out Ilya Salkind's incredibly weird original treatment here: meatfighter.com/superman3/part4/s…original_idea.pdf
Follow us on Twitter/Tumblr/Soundcloud: @flightstights (https://soundcloud.com/flightstights)
31 May 2018
Episode 2: Superman II (1980)
This month, we're talking about 1980's Superman II, amnesia kisses and all. Tune in to find out what we think about Zod, whether or not Krypton has trees, and why there are two different versions of this movie.
Watch the Donner Cut Clark/Lois screen test scene: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiY_EX_aT8I
References:
Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero by Larry Tye
Superman: The Unauthorized Biography by Glen Weldon
'Superman' and 'Superman II': What Is, and What Might Have Been: www.popmatters.com/192936-superman…2495535795.html
Follow us on Twitter/Tumblr/Soundcloud: @flightstights (https://soundcloud.com/flightstights)
Email us: flightsandtightspodcast@gmail.com
19 May 2018
Episode 1: Superman: The Movie (1978)
Jess and Rebecca go back to where it all began. Find out if we believe a man can fly!
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