Welcome back, fans of the fanfare, to the podcast where we never look down—mostly because tights can be a bit revealing! Today, we’re flying high into the musical skies of 1980’s Superman II, a score where Ken Thorne stepped into the phone booth to boldly recreate John Williams’ legendary themes on a distinctly British budget. Joining me to dissect this symphonic sequel is a man who knows a thing or two about secret agents and cinematic masterminds, the brilliant Tom Pickup from the Really 007! podcast. Together, we’ll see if Thorne’s adaptation is a triumphant "Trophy" or a bit of a "Honeymoon Hotel" horror story, tracking everything from "The March of the Villains" to Lois Lane’s realization that Clark Kent looks suspiciously good without his glasses. So, unpack your green crystals, pour yourself a tea, and let’s find out if this soundtrack truly soars or just gets trapped in a giant floating mirror!
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Music Credits for This Episode:
• • Featured Track: ‘Superman’ written by Claudio Cecchetto, Claudio Simonetti and performed by Black Lace Released through Flair Records (1983). All rights reserved to the original copyright holders.
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