In 1980, 'Superman II' was a film caught between two directors and two competing visions. Originally helmed by Richard Donner, who had already filmed much of the sequel while making Superman: The Movie, the project took a dramatic turn when he was fired and replaced by Richard Lester. In our Season 2 premiere, we explore the behind-the-scenes power struggles, the reemergence of lost footage, and the lasting impact of a superhero sequel that nearly fell apart before it could soar.

In this episode, we delve into the chaotic production of Werner Herzog’s Fitzcarraldo, a tale of ambition, obsession, and sheer madness both on and off screen. From cast changes, natural disasters, and the infamous real-life feat of hauling a 320-ton steamboat over a mountain, we explore how this legendary film nearly capsized.

"Last Action Hero"—the $85 million spectacle that critics called the beginning of the end of Hollywood's biggest action star's career. Plagued by endless rewrites, studio interference, and a lead actor who called more shots than the director, the film became a symbol of excess.

But is its reputation justified..?

In this episode we talk about how this film is not only NOT as bad as the wrap that it's gotten the past 30 plus years, and not only was it ahead of its time, but it was a classic in the making.