Superman The Movie (1978) 45th Anniversary

Published: June 9, 2023, 9 a.m.

Ever since Superman burst onto the scene 85 years ago in the first issue of Action Comics, Superman - The Legendary Man of Steel - has been Earth’s mightiest hero.  Originally created by Joe Schuster and Jerry Siegel in June of 1938, Superman has enjoyed many different iterations on the stage and screen, but none would be more important than the 1978 blockbuster Superman the Movie.  However, like all great films, the journey from print to the screen would be arduous and filled with classic Hollywood turmoil.

Hang out with us as we dive deep into Richard Donner’s 1978 classic, starring Christopher Reeve as Superman, Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor, Marlon Brando as Jor-El, and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane on The Brothers in Armchairs Podcast.  And just maybe, you’ll believe a man can fly

Hang out with us as we discuss and review the 1978 classic, "Superman The Movie" on The Brothers in Armchairs Podcast. 

Links:
35th Anniversary Trailer: https://youtu.be/grO4OcJ6cgY
Requesting the Puzo Script:  https://archives-manuscripts.dartmouth.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/560456
Dark Infinity Reddit Theory: https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/xlmj8k/everything_known_about_mario_puzos_superman/
Kill Bill Superman Comment:  https://youtu.be/I_cEoK1mXms
Christopher Reeve Criticizes Brando:  https://youtu.be/w9uyvZ4answ
Stockard Channing as Lois Lane:  https://youtu.be/ZWGv799MR_k 
ABC Superman Trailer:  https://youtu.be/Kay-eRh4Phg

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Theme song "Loli'ana" was written and performed by award-winning musician Kamuela Kahoano.   Listen to more of Kamuela's music on iTunes and https://kamuelamusic.com/.  Also, "Loli'ana" performed live at The Ko'olau Banquet Hall can be seen here https://youtu.be/YDJ1NNJgEiA  

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