🎙️ In this nostalgic episode of The Rank Podcast, John takes flight with a retro gem in his Action Movie Rankings—the 1978 classic "Superman", starring Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, and Margot Kidder.
As one of the earliest big-budget superhero blockbusters, Richard Donner’s Superman helped shape the genre as we know it. John revisits the film's hopeful tone, iconic performances, and groundbreaking special effects, asking the big question: How does this beloved classic compare to the brand-new 2025 Superman reboot?
From Reeve’s charming and sincere portrayal of the Man of Steel, to Hackman’s witty Lex Luthor and Kidder’s spirited Lois Lane, John examines how this version holds up decades later—and how it stacks against today's modern superhero storytelling.
Is the original still the gold standard? Or has the cape been passed?Tune in for a ranking filled with nostalgia, insight, and a touch of Kryptonian magic.
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