Christopher Reeve (Robin Williams’ best friend) was the first movie-actor to portray the S-man. Previously, there had been George Reeves, a really good portrayal in the 50’s sense IMO, yet heavily outdated by the 80’s.
Now, for sure there’s a full essay to write upon all that, but… let’s just go with some clips? In particular, the way that Reeve shifts from Clark Kent to Kal-El is just… breathtaking. (plus, all hail the brilliant Margot Kidder)
“You wouldn’t let me die!!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgy3VcTk0lI
“As usual, Lois, I don’t know what you’re talking about…”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQfoKtbUm74
“Gotcha!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtrXDq5OTn4
(not sure how the above sequences meshes with the below; like she discovered him 2x?)
And finally:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0CN7eo0_Mo
I’ve spoken extensively here before about how American comics helped shape my love of BD. For the most part, I feel like it’s been a logical maturation. But in truth, BD also ignited something within me… a certain fire that somehow never dies.
For sure, there is much more to say about all this, but that’s all I’ve got to say for now!
(insert Porky Pig noises)