🌟 Our heroes escape the pocket dimension of James Gunn's new Superman! 🦸‍♂️🪐

Andrew and Greg share their immediate reactions to the film, and spotlight how it introduces us to a new Superman for a modern age. From there, things get mythic, as our heroes illuminate the story through the lens of Greek mythology and, by the end, one thing becomes clear: this isn’t your dad’s Superman… it’s punk rock Superman! 🎸🦸‍♂️🔥

So grab your new cape, crank up The Mighty Crabjoys, and get ready to light up the dark… one reboot at a time 🎬✨

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🌟 Our heroes reveal their powers to the world with Man of Steel, Zack Snyder’s bold, divisive reboot that crash-landed Superman into a post-9/11 America 🌍🦸‍♂️💥

Andrew kicks things off with a mythical origin story of his own, recounting how he picked Henry Cavill for the role of Superman nearly a decade before he was cast 🧠🔮 From there, our heroes dive into the film’s grounded tone, the father-son themes that define the story, and that infamous moment of neck-snapping fury heard 'round the world. As Metropolis crumbles, our heroes ask: what was America feeling in 2013, and what does this Superman say about us?

So release the World Engine, and join us as we light up the dark… one sonic boom at a time! 🚀🎬💫

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🌟 Our heroes confront the terrifying vastness of existence with The Incredible Shrinking Man, the groundbreaking sci-fi classic that turns one man’s fading body into a cosmic odyssey of identity, masculinity, and meaning 🧬📉🐜

Greg introduces Andrew to this atomic-age parable, courtesy of a recommendation from Greg’s mom (thanks, Mom!) ❤️ Together, our heroes spotlight the film’s dazzling visual effects, its thoughtful exploration of masculinity, and that poetic, existential final monologue. Is this just a B-movie… or something far more profound? ✨🐈🕷️

From giant cats to killer spiders, the threats may grow larger, but the questions only go deeper. What does it mean to shrink from the world, and what do we discover when we do?

So grab your safety pin sword and prepare to light up the dark… one molecule at a time! 🔬✨🎬🌌

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🌟 Our heroes kneel before Zod with Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, the alternate version of the 1980 sequel that restores the director's original vision 💫🦸‍♂️

Andrew hails this cut as a triumph of cinematic history, while Greg stands firm in defense of Richard Lester’s theatrical release, taking issue with Donner daring to touch his beloved original ⚔️🎬

Together, our heroes spotlight the emotional power of Marlon Brando’s Jor-El being brought back to the story, while also exploring the film’s romance, its controversial ending, and one of Greg’s favorite jokes that didn’t survive the cut.

So grab your crystals, dodge the Phantom Zone, and get ready to light up the dark… one alternate timeline at a time 🎬✨🪩🔦

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🌟 Our heroes descend into the crime-infested streets of 1970's New York City and confront American Boy, Martin Scorsese’s cult-classic documentary portrait of Steven Prince.

Greg introduces Andrew to the film and, together, they explore Steven's near-death shocks and heroin binges. Andrew spotlights how American Boy inspired that famous scene in Pulp Fiction and Scorsese's influence on Tarantino as a filmmaker 🎬 Our heroes explore Steven’s deep need for his father’s approval and how this strange little film becomes a metaphor for one man confronting his demons, and telling his story until it finally sets him free 💉😇

Let’s light up the dark… one electric, unbelievable story at a time! ⚡🎬🌃🗽🌇

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Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.

🌟 Andrew embarks on a journey across the pond to the Stanley Kubrick Archive in London ✈️🇬🇧🎥📦

Greg demands the truth about the mysterious deleted scene at end of The Shining, and Andrew delivers, having read the actual screenplay with the scene still intact! 📖🩸

Andrew recounts tales of deep inside the Archive about the original manuscript of The Shining novel with Kubrick's handwritten notes, unseen concept art of alien planets in 2001: A Space Odyssey, a book on cults and the occult marked up by Kubrick himself for Eyes Wide Shut, provocative concept art for A.I. Artificial Intelligence, as well as the original treatment for A.I. with a different ending! 🤖✨

And wait for it... there's a surprise ending to this episode starring an unexpected desk item! 📎 So grab your HAL override key and let's light up the dark… one archive box at a time! 🎬📦🔦💡✨

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Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut.

🌟 In PART 2, it's the epic conclusion of our superhero-sized adventure as our heroes spin the Earth backwards with Superman: The Movie 🦸‍♂️🌎💫

Andrew and Greg spotlight the iconic score, that dreamy rooftop interview, and illuminate the film through a modern female POV, courtesy of Andrew’s wife 💁‍♀️✨

By the end, Greg dares to ask Andrew the question he doesn't want to face: Does spinning the Earth backwards actually make sense? 🌎💫❓

So toss that Kryptonite down a drain and kiss Miss Tessmacher, it's time to light up the dark... two speeding missiles at a time! 💥🦸‍♂️🇺🇸🎬🌟

Email us at [email protected] and we'll respond on the show 📩 Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince.

🌟 Our heroes take flight with Superman: The Movie, Richard Donner’s 1978 classic that made us believe a man could fly 💫🦸‍♂️

In PART 1 of this superhero-sized saga, Greg braves an icy terrain and makes his way to the Fortress of Solitude, returning with a glowing crystal that reveals the voice and wisdom of a very special guest ❄️💎🎤

Along the way, our heroes illuminate Marlon Brando’s godlike gravitas, the film’s Biblical tone, and Superman as an aspirational icon. They revisit the unforgettable helicopter rescue and eventually wrestle with one of the film’s most loaded questions: What does “truth, justice, and the American way” really mean in a modern world? 🇺🇸

So find the nearest phone booth and get your cape ready. It's time to light up the dark… faster than a speeding bullet! 🌟🎬🦸‍♂️🇺🇸

Email us at [email protected] and we'll respond on the show 📩 Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: American Boy: A Profile of Steven Prince.

🌟 Our heroes fight the power of Do the Right Thing, Spike Lee’s searing portrait of a Brooklyn neighborhood on the brink ☀️🥵

Greg explains why this chaotic corner of Bed-Stuy is a comfort film to him that feels like home, while Andrew asks if the film still relevant in today’s culture? ☀️🧯 Together, our heroes illuminate the film’s cosmic forces of LOVE and HATE, and what really sparks its explosive final act. Does Mookie's change? And what is Spike Lee ultimately trying to say?

So go to your freezers and pull out those ice cubes 🧊 It's time to turn up the volume and help love conquer hate ❤️✊🔊 Let’s light up the dark! 🎬💡🌟

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Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Superman: The Movie.

🌟 Our heroes enter a high-stakes game of espionage with Casino Royale, the James Bond reboot that redefined 007 for the 21st century 🍸💥

Andrew and Greg reveal their first reactions to the film as well as its special place in their own origin story: the last text they exchanged 20 years ago was about this very film! As Greg probes beneath the film's action-movie surface, Andrew shines a light onto its central metaphor: life as a deadly game ♠️💀 Listen on as, together, our heroes illuminate the film's psychological edge and answer the question at its bleeding heart: Did Vesper truly love James? 💔

The stakes are high, the chips are down, and we're going all in 🎲 It's time to light up the dark... one shaken martini at a time 🍸🎬🔥

Email us at [email protected] and we'll respond on the show 📩 Light Up the Dark — A Movie Podcast will return next week with: Do the Right Thing.