Supergirl 1984 Retrospective : Patreon Preview
Jun 19, 2026 · 1h 1m
Summary
Hosts Travis Snell, Kirkland Patsy, and Taylor Field review the 1984 film *Supergirl* as part of their Superman retrospective. They critique the movie’s excessive runtime, weak villains, and Jerry Goldsmith’s score, while debating the controversial love potion plot and Helen Slater’s performance. The trio also discusses trivia, including Christopher Reeve’s declined cameo and the existence of a shorter director’s cut.
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Sponsors: Cohesity, NJ Tourism, Just Food for Dogs, GeneSight
Intro: Tras Snell and Taylor Field discuss Superman trivia
Supergirl Review: Plot holes, CGI, and runtime complaints
Supergirl Trivia: Director's cut, Jerry Goldsmith, and casting
Sponsors: GeneSight, NJ Tourism, Just Food for Dogs
Supergirl Analysis: Villains, romance, and the Phantom Zone
Supergirl Analysis: High school scenes and character origins
Sponsors: GeneSight, NJ Tourism, Just Food for Dogs
Supergirl Analysis: Bullying, powers, and production drama
Supergirl Trivia: Helen Slater, Christopher Reeve, and scores
Outro: Comparing cuts and final sponsor messages
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