Mercifully short reviews !? My kind of man. As for new Superman . Ok ok you got me. I’ll go . I’m forever the first one. Reeves and Director Dick Donner (left due to “differences”. He was one of my older sis boyfriends. I had a little girl crush. Handsome, deep voice, great hair, saddle shoes. He was a Superman to me .
I follow a few handfuls of Substack writers. Discovered you this morn. Film reviews ! I’m a product of cinema and broadway family . Bhills born /raised. I live far away . You can take the kid outta ….
Yes, as someone who saw the 1978 Superman in the theater when first released, all subsequent ones have been measured against that one. This is the one that captures the sweetness of that one the most. And if you can’t do sincerity with Superman, don’t even bother.
Superman is hokey though. He’s basically a kind of Santa Claus character and his inner turmoil is wanting to be human but being burdened with godhood. Can you imagine if I had Superman’s powers? KNEEL BEFORE DEVORE
Mercifully short reviews !? My kind of man. As for new Superman . Ok ok you got me. I’ll go . I’m forever the first one. Reeves and Director Dick Donner (left due to “differences”. He was one of my older sis boyfriends. I had a little girl crush. Handsome, deep voice, great hair, saddle shoes. He was a Superman to me .
I follow a few handfuls of Substack writers. Discovered you this morn. Film reviews ! I’m a product of cinema and broadway family . Bhills born /raised. I live far away . You can take the kid outta ….
I don’t review Broadway shows … yet
welcome!
Great White Way calling your voice!
The Great White Way is calling your voice
Yes, as someone who saw the 1978 Superman in the theater when first released, all subsequent ones have been measured against that one. This is the one that captures the sweetness of that one the most. And if you can’t do sincerity with Superman, don’t even bother.
I enjoyed reading this essay, and it reinforced my sense that I wish we were friends irl. Para-social affection and Substack support will have to do!
A well-worded summary with which I largely concur. :)
Hi Simon!
Hi John! Sorry I’ve not frequented your neck of the woods in a while. I hope all is well with you. :)
Yessir. I caught a bit of a live stream with you and a couple of other movie fans. Good stuff!
Thank you very much. That’s immensely encouraging as I was concerned about how I’d come across. :)
I like your style. My recent movie reviews are even shorter.
Superman is hokey though. He’s basically a kind of Santa Claus character and his inner turmoil is wanting to be human but being burdened with godhood. Can you imagine if I had Superman’s powers? KNEEL BEFORE DEVORE