Superman

[Mudd]

Superman has been a constant in my life for as long as I can remember.

I never saw the theatrical serials, but to me, this is Superman:

George Reeves was my childhood Superman. In the early 60s, I had the Superman pajamas and I'd climb up on furniture to jump off and let my cape fly. I'm in Medicare territory now, and my family still ribs me about it.

To me, this is Superman:

In December 1978, Christopher Reeve renewed my belief that a man could fly.

To me, this is Superman:

In 2006, Brandon Routh did an awesome job of carrying the torch, and this year slammed it again.

To me, this is Superman:

2013's Man of Steel showed another take on the Superman story.

Not quite my Superman, but close enough:

Now, in the Supergirl continuity Superman is something else.

This is not my Superman:

Sorry, not sorry.

There never was much chance of this take aging well, was there?

 

[Skipper]

There never was much chance of this take aging well, was there?

Note that @urbandefault never, never, never elaborated his position.

 

[cooleddie74]

So Henry Cavill is his Superman but the new Supergirl version of the character isn't?

I...I'm still totally lost here. And maybe that's a good thing the more I think about it.

 

[Mr. Adventure]

Looking at that post up there I am glad that they ditched that yellow belt on Hoechlin's costume.

 

[Skipper]

So Henry Cavill is his Superman but the new Supergirl version of the character isn't?

I...I'm still totally lost here. And maybe that's a good thing the more I think about it.

Look, we know because he said so. Everybody knows. He just does not have to courage to admit it.

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[suarezguy]

Rewatched Superman II, a lot was really good but a lot was flawed and/or uneven ... the first film both lay a strong foundation and justification for a lot of what was followed up on but also was so good that a lot felt lesser in comparison. Overall still good but much lesser.

 

[cooleddie74]

The first Superman film is better than II. I didn't used to think that when I was younger but the 1978 original ages better than the first sequel even though the second movie offers up a faster pace and a lot more action.

Both are superior to any of the Superman films that followed.

 

[Samurai8472]

Richard Donner has passed away at the age of 91

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1412131996814430211



I hope “Superman and Lois” pay tribute at the end of an episode

So Gene Hackman is the only main cast member alive from Superman 1978

I know teen Clark and jimmy olsen are still alive and Valerie Perrine

 

[The Realist]

That is very sad news. Donner gave the world a Superman that has defined and embodied the character for 43 years, and likely always will. Rest in peace, sir, with love and thanks from the millions of us who were touched by your vision.

 

[TREK_GOD_1]

On to the next journey, RD. I was interested in his approach to directing since he worked in TV--he clearly had a way of storytelling all his own. I will always cite The Omen (1976) as his greatest film achievement--a truly classic production, for its patient build up to / fight against both a supernatural adversary and the hero's own disbelief as the worst unfolded before his eyes. It was Donner's decision to play the Seltzer script not as in-your-face, overt scares (through the Robert Thorn character's perspective) that made the entire story truly frightening as a series of events proving prophecy correct. Masterful work from a great talent in Richard Donner.

 

[arch101]

A genius of a director. Superman could have been SO bad yet he made it an American classic.

 

[JD]

RIP. It's still hard for me to wrap my mind around the fact that he directed episodes of Gilligan's Island, The Omen, Superman, and all 4 Lethal Weapons. The man really did have one hell of a resume.
I just looked him up and Wikipedia and there was a lot of other stuff that I had no idea he directed. I had no idea he had directed episodes of Get Smart, and The Man from Uncle, or that Ladyhawke and The Goonies were also his.

 

[cooleddie74]

RIP Richard Donner.

You helped make my childhood more exciting with your creative vision.

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[theenglish]

On to the next journey, RD. I was interested in his approach to directing since he worked in TV--he clearly had a way of storytelling all his own. I will always cite The Omen (1976) as his greatest film achievement--a truly classic production, for its patient build up to / fight against both a supernatural adversary and the hero's own disbelief as the worst unfolded before his eyes. It was Donner's decision to play the Seltzer script not as in-your-face, overt scares (through the Robert Thorn character's perspective) that made the entire story truly frightening as a series of events proving prophecy correct. Masterful work from a great talent in Richard Donner.

I didn't see The Omen until I was in my thirties. It was truly incredible how he was able to create such an intense, seat grabbing atmosphere with exactly one gory (and a very mild one at that) in the entire movie.

 

[Guy Gardener]

I didn't see The Omen until I was in my thirties. It was truly incredible how he was able to create such an intense, seat grabbing atmosphere with exactly one gory (and a very mild one at that) in the entire movie.

I was 7.

Late night movie.

"Sunday Night Horrors"

11 pm on a Sunday during 1983.

 

[CorporalCaptain]

So Gene Hackman is the only main cast member alive from Superman 1978

I know teen Clark and jimmy olsen are still alive and Valerie Perrine

Perrine wasn't a main cast member???

 

[theenglish]

I was 7.

Late night movie.

"Sunday Night Horrors"

11 pm on a Sunday during 1983.

We had late night horror movies on Fridays where I grew up. Saw The Shining and The Exorcist with the sound so low I could barely hear it--but at least I had the weekend to recover unlike you, it seems.

 

[Enterprise is Great]

He directed a few episodes of The Twilight Zone including the classic Shatner monster on the wing episode. I’ve seen that episode maybe 10 times and never knew that.

 

[Kai "the spy"]

 

[M.A.C.O.]

RIP Richard Donner.

Thank you for all the unforgettable memories over the decades.
From Superman, to Lethal Weapon, to Scrooged, to Maverick, to X-Men (2000), and others I haven't listed.

We will never forget you.
~Up, Up and Away~

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