And Justice League. And Black Adam. And Smallville. And the Ruby-Spears cartoon. And Lego Batman. And Seinfeld. And ...
Superman
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The problem isn't that Williams score is too recognizable, it's that Zimmer didn't make anything really distinctive for the Cavill Superman. His stuff has never been that inspired to start with. His "Wall of Noise" thing ran its course after the Dark Knight movies.
I'd love to hear Alan Silvestri try his hand at a new Superman theme. Maybe even Henry Jackman.
I'd love to hear Alan Silvestri try his hand at a new Superman theme. Maybe even Henry Jackman.
Which again, is more to do with how no one since Williams taking a crack at it. No one with real talent anyways.
Batman had Danny Elfman, Elliot Goldenthal and Hans Zimmer (when he still gave a darn) giving him distinctive music. Superman hasn't had that kind of variety yet.
Course this could be more to do with how WB doesn't have the guts to have someone else take a real crack at it.
Clark was eternally dipping Lois's hair in inkwells and finding ways to humiliate her. His paternalism and hostility would gross people out if it were written into current versions of the character.
Yes, but IIRC that stopped in the 70s. What was their relationship like from say 75 to 85?
The George Reeves TV theme from the 1950s is also catchy to sing to yourself.
Thankfully, more modern versions of the characters, both in print and on screen, have rendered their dynamic much more equal and enjoyable.
Indeed, and both are more memorable than Zimmer's. At least to me. You say, "Lois & Clark theme," and bam, it's in my head. Same with Adventures of Superman. You say "Zimmer theme," and I would have to work consciously to recall it.
As @The Knappos pointed out, people with very real talent have definitely taken a crack at it. But nothing sticks like the Williams theme; it has ingrained itself into the Superman mythos in a way no other theme has.
Not me.
Helps that I listen to the score about once a month--and yes, I know, it will NEVER be remotely as popular as the Williams theme, which I also happen to like quite a bit. Elfman, though...
Dun-da-DUUNNN! Dun-da-DUUNNN! Dun-da-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-da-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-da-dun-dun-dun-dun-DUUUNNN!
I have never, ever watched much of the George Reeves show.. Is it worth a watch?
For a series produced with 1950s technology it holds up fairly well. For the Eisenhower Age it was a glitzy, expensive show and Reeves is eminently likable as both Superman and Clark Kent.
I might give it a go if I can find a physical copy cheap
OMG, it's glorious. George Reeves is second only to Christopher Reeve in the pantheon of the character's greatest portrayals, and it's a close second. He may not have Reeve's craft and subtlety as an actor, but he radiates natural presence, charisma, and charm. He's an active pleasure to watch every moment he's on screen, both as Clark and as Superman.
The first season is pretty much universally regarded as the series' best. It's often surprisingly dark and violent, frequently likened to a crime noir, and Reeves gives us a tough, rough-and-tumble Superman suited to the show's tone.
The color seasons (starting with season three) become much more whimsical and kid-friendly, and Reeves once again rises to the occasion, emphasizing a warmer, more avuncular Superman that fits the material and the target audience. While the black-and-white years are more suited to adult sensibilities, I still find the color seasons immensely enjoyable, largely thanks to Reeves and his able supporting cast. (Jack Larson, in particular, brings an entertaining comedic flair to his Jimmy Olsen.)
Mind you, you have to make adjustments for the time and circumstances these were made. The effects are obviously primitive, and the stories episodic and often formulaic. But it's a goddam classic, and George Reeves embodied Superman for a generation -- and for generations to come.
I am going to have to hunt this one down now thank you. Oh and I love your use of words and vocabulary........ Avuncular is a fun word to say out loud and I never thought I'd see someone use it haha.
How was Noel Neill as Lois? and why did my post get a link when I didn't put one?
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Sad video about Noel Neill... tragic