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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · 2d

New episode! We begin our final journey into the history of unmade Superman films with J.J. Abrams’ SUPERMAN FLYBY. We are joined once more by our heroic allies
@patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) and @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod).

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Brett Petersel @bmp.bsky.social · 5d

When it comes to Shark Horror, there's only one person to go to: @stephenscarlata.bsky.social

His film SHARKSPLOITATION, now streaming on @shudder.com, covers everything you need to know about 🦈 in film, which also comes as no surprise as one of his Favorite Frights on Shudder is DANGEROUS ANIMALS!

Favorite Frights on Shudder with Stephen Scarlata, writer and director of Sharksploitation

A story on Letterboxd.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Sep 1

New episode! This week we explore the last gasps of TIM BURTON's SUPERMAN LIVES, with a new writers DAN GILROY (Nightcrawler, Andor), followed by WILLIAM WISHER (Terminator 2). Joining us again is @patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) and comedian @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod)

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Aug 28

The April 10, 1997 Hollywood Reporter article covering Tim Burton passing on Kevin Smith’s draft of Superman Lives.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Aug 18

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SUPERMAN LIVES (Part 2 of 3)

Podcast Episode · BEST MOVIES NEVER MADE · 08/18/2025 · 1h 23m

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Aug 18

New episode! This week we move beyond Kevin Smith to Westley Strick’s (Cape Fear, Wolf) attempt at SUPERMAN LIVES! Returning back to the booth are @patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) and @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod).

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Aug 4

This week we start unpacking the infamous SUPERMAN LIVES phase of development, starting with CLERKS director Kevin Smith's time at bat. We’re aided by super friends of the pod screenwriter @patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) and comedian @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod).

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jul 21

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SUPERMAN REBORN (Part 2 of 2)

Podcast Episode · BEST MOVIES NEVER MADE · 07/21/2025 · 1h 28m

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jul 21

New episode! This week the team finishes tackling SUPERMAN REBORN, the first attempt to rekindle the Superman franchise in the 1990s. Our super friends screenwriter @patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) and comedian @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod) continue the journey with us!

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jul 7

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SUPERMAN REBORN (Part 1 of 2)

Podcast Episode · BEST MOVIES NEVER MADE · 07/07/2025 · 1h 57m

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jul 7

New episode! This week we continue our deep dive into the unmade world of SUPERMAN with SUPERMAN REBORN, the wild first try at bringing the Man of Steel back in the ’90s. Featuring our super friends @patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) & @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social(The Greatest Pod)!

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 27

Deleted scene from Superman IV where Superman battles Lex Luthor’s first failed creation, Nuclear Man 1. This was cut after a poorly-received test screening.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 23

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SUPERMAN '78 (Part 2 of 2)

Podcast Episode · BEST MOVIES NEVER MADE · 06/23/2025 · 1h 35m

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 23

New episode! This week we finish author Mario Puzo's epic script and also discuss producer Ilya Salkind's wild treatment for a possible SUPERMAN III. We're aided by our super friends screenwriter @patcasey.bsky.social (Sonic the Hedgehog) and comedian @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod).

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 20

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JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0

Podcast Episode · BEST MOVIES NEVER MADE · 07/21/2023 · 1h 37m

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 20

With the 50th anniversary of Jaws upon us, there’s no better time to revisit our “Jaws 3, People 0” episode.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 9

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SUPERMAN Part 1

Podcast Episode · BEST MOVIES NEVER MADE · 06/09/2025 · 1h 35m

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Jun 9

New episode! This week we journey into the wreckage of Krypton to explore the history of unmade SUPERMAN movies-starting with Mario Puzo’s draft. We're aided by our super friends screenwriter @patcasey.bsky.social‬ (Sonic the Hedgehog) and comedian @edgreerdestroys.bsky.social (The Greatest Pod)!

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · May 5

New bonus episode! This week we go head to head trying to predict the top 10 highest grossing movies of the summer.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Apr 29

A scene from the never-aired Darkman TV pilot.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Apr 7

New episode! This week, we’re joined by actor/filmmaker @joshruben.bsky.social (Heart Eyes) to pull the mask off his attempt to resurrect the DARKMAN franchise.

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Phil Nobile Jr. @philnobilejr.bsky.social · Apr 2

I look forward to @stephenscarlata.bsky.social and @joshmillerlite.bsky.social doing a podcast episode about this project one day. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

David Fincher to Direct Brad Pitt in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Netflix Follow-Up From a Tarantino Script

David Fincher is circling a 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' sequel, written by Quentin Tarantino. Brad Pitt will return for the follow-up.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Dec 30

New episode! This week we are capping 2024 with a discussion of our favorite films of the year, both new and just new to us. And we’ve got an announcement to share!

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Dec 27

Concept art of Arnold Schwarzenegger for the unproduced film Captain Blood.

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Best Movies Never Made @nevermadefilm.bsky.social · Dec 16

New episode! This week, we continue our journey into CRUSADE, the unmade mega-budget epic that would have brought together Arnold Schwarzenegger and director Paul Verhoeven. Joining us once again is Empire magazine editor and author @nickdesemlyen.bsky.social (The Last Action Heroes).

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