SSP Cinema Classics 17 - Superman (1978)
Media Matters Podcast Network by Michael Wilson
Episode notes
Cinema Classics Number 17 - "Live as one of them, Kal-El, but discover where your strength and power are needed. And always hold in your heart the pride of your special heritage."
Welcome. We're taking you from the doomed planet Kryton to the wheat fields of Smallville and the big city of Metropolis for our latest deep dive into classic cinema magic. Mike-El and D.K. Olsen are joined by guest Super Sandy Eavenson for a soaring celebration of Superman: The Movie — the film that made us believe a man could fly and set the gold standard for superhero cinema. Host Michael shares his deep personal connection to this 1978 classic, as the team explores why Richard Donner’s focus on verisimilitude still matters, how Christopher Reeve gave us the definitive Superman and Clark Kent, and why Margot Kidder’s Lois Lane remains untouchable. Plus: ...