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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2010 2:34:03 GMT -5
I was aware of the series for a long time, but I didn't really get into it until I saw Superman II during my high school years. I'm 26 now, and I was probably about 16 then. For a while, I was more aware of Christopher Reeve and his injury than I was of the actual Superman movies. My mom would talk about current events with my brothers and I from time to time, and that was one of the stories she mentioned. If she mentioned a story, it was usually a big one; Oklahoma City, Desert Storm, etc. The fact that she mentioned the Reeve story made it seem important to me, even though I had never seen any of the Superman movies from beginning to end. When I did finally watch the movies, I understood why Reeve's injury was such a huge story. A man who seemed so invincible in a movie role was suddenly fighting for his life. The man oozed valor and goodness in the role, and I really connected with that. Though I've certainly become a bit jaded, now that I'm working in the real world, I'd like to think that Superman will always be a part of who I am. Truth, Justice, and the American Way- heck Yeah.  |
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Post by ye5man on Jan 29, 2010 7:28:01 GMT -5
Cynicism is a bitch but you can't help it with age. I think (outside films, TV, books, etc) only immature retards or people without worldly experience really retain optimistic idealism once they get to their mid 30s.
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Post by johnnyboy on Jan 29, 2010 8:07:52 GMT -5
I was aware of the series for a long time, but I didn't really get into it until I saw Superman II during my high school years. I'm 26 now, and I was probably about 16 then. I thought you were older than 26, Shiny! Wisdom beyond your years. The Superman movies were always on TV when I was growing up. I even recall Superman III being on TV a couple of times when I was round at my nan and granddad's (on my dad's side). Weird what you remember, or think you remember, at least. Superman II, however, was always my favourite through childhood and early adolescence. I guess the movies have always been a source of comfort and inspiration in a confusing and decidedly non-idealistic world. Russ, you're probably correct in what you said there. On other hand, many people continue to believe in religious, superstitious, pseudoscientific and other unfalsifiable ideas. |
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Post by atp on Jan 29, 2010 8:12:45 GMT -5
Cynicism is a bitch but you can't help it with age. I think (outside films, TV, books, etc) only immature retards or people without worldly experience really retain optimistic idealism once they get to their mid 30s. I don't know about that, Russ. Why, I'm 36 and I'm not cynical.  |
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Post by ye5man on Jan 29, 2010 8:27:01 GMT -5
Well, that's as subtle as a brick in the face. Spiritual faith has nothing to do with interacting with morons, which chips away at positivity, on a daily basis though does it? Wait to you get in the real World, then tell me about it.  |
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Post by johnnyboy on Jan 29, 2010 8:40:34 GMT -5
Well, that's as subtle as a brick in the face. But true. The truth often stings or is too difficult, hence the prolific nature of irrational belief. Spiritual faith has nothing to do with interacting with morons, which chips away at positivity, on a daily basis though does it? Wait to you get in the real World, then tell me about it. I'm in the real world. From your reaction, you're ... not quite. ;D One wonders: if my posts are such a bore, why do you continue to read them? Oh, wait. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2010 13:41:24 GMT -5
I respect religious people who constantly reevaluate their beliefs. I can't remember where I read it, but it's been said that true faith can't exist without a constant sense of doubt- because a leap of faith is just that. Overcoming doubt in order to believe.
I've always thought religion is an amplifier of our better and worse qualities, more than anything else. One minute it's helping an alcoholic to turn his life around, the next it's used as justification for strapping a bomb to yourself and blowing up a restaurant, or holding a hateful demonstration against gays. It's not evil, but it can certainly become something vile in the wrong hands.
BTW, I still can't decide where the Bingo Fat Man fits into all of this. Wasn't he in a church when Gus set off all of his weather shenanigans? That has to be some kind of statement. What it means isn't clear to me, though.
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Post by ye5man on Jan 30, 2010 9:14:15 GMT -5
Just like booze
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2010 23:27:52 GMT -5
True. ;D
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Post by EvilSupes on Feb 3, 2010 18:23:08 GMT -5
I was 3 or 4 when I watched STM, so that would be back in 89/90 and that was with a VHS recorded broadcast copy.  |
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Post by boogerdawson on Mar 25, 2010 7:12:04 GMT -5
I was 4 years old when I saw it in the cinema in '79. Went to see it many times, used to stand outside the Odeon and stare at the poster and was devastated when they took it down for a new film.
Had the tee-shirts, making of book, topps cards, Superman play suit and recorded and played the "Making of" over and over again.
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Post by Jor-L5150 on Mar 26, 2010 21:38:20 GMT -5
I was aware of the series for a long time, but I didn't really get into it until I saw Superman II during my high school years. I'm 26 now, and I was probably about 16 then. For a while, I was more aware of Christopher Reeve and his injury than I was of the actual Superman movies. My mom would talk about current events with my brothers and I from time to time, and that was one of the stories she mentioned. If she mentioned a story, it was usually a big one; Oklahoma City, Desert Storm, etc. The fact that she mentioned the Reeve story made it seem important to me, even though I had never seen any of the Superman movies from beginning to end. When I did finally watch the movies, I understood why Reeve's injury was such a huge story. A man who seemed so invincible in a movie role was suddenly fighting for his life. The man oozed valor and goodness in the role, and I really connected with that. Though I've certainly become a bit jaded, now that I'm working in the real world, I'd like to think that Superman will always be a part of who I am. Truth, Justice, and the American Way- heck Yeah. yeah... definately thought you were older. now i'm more impressed. dammit. I respect religious people who constantly reevaluate their beliefs. I can't remember where I read it, but it's been said that true faith can't exist without a constant sense of doubt- because a leap of faith is just that. Overcoming doubt in order to believe. I've always thought religion is an amplifier of our better and worse qualities, more than anything else. One minute it's helping an alcoholic to turn his life around, the next it's used as justification for strapping a bomb to yourself and blowing up a restaurant, or holding a hateful demonstration against gays. It's not evil, but it can certainly become something vile in the wrong hands. BTW, I .  |
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Post by Knight on May 19, 2010 14:02:15 GMT -5
I don't remember much as a child of STM,what I do remember is Superman being a tower and his black hair and blue eyes always intrigued me back then. I do remember watching Superman struggling to breathe with the chain around his neck in the pool.
My earliest memories of Superman are mainly the trail from S2,remembering mainly feeling nervous for Clark Kent as Lois was figuring out who he was. Hated seeing Clark getting beat up,watching him walk back to The Fortress and picking up the Crystral...
Was confused by Luthor's ''Superman,thank god. I mean...get him!'' But was totally drwan in. Also later in The Fortress ''A guy always knew were he stood with you. You always told the truth''. I was convinced that maybe Luthor was ok.
Just loved watching Superman kick ass and throwing Zod into the Coke sign, was even better when you thought Supes had lost his powers but then...he crushed Zod's hand.
Also,like many here the final fly by when Chris nods and smiles at us all...
I just loved Superman,Chris Reeve was SO believable...he sold it to us and we bought it forever. What a guy.
I watched S2 all the time as a kid,never grew tired of it,to this day still.
Then I remember 3 for some strange reason was always on TV late and getting my Dad to record it for me. I would then watch the next day after school...
I loved the saving the man in the car bit,change as he ran behind the fence. I really liked the change as he steps into the car as Clark and got out as Superman. I, of course hated seeing Superman being bad and was mesmerised by the junk yard fight and the heroic rip of the shirt,Supes is back and is as good as ever...
S4- I heard the theme over the WB logo and thought,that's just wrong. Superman doesn't have the WB symbol on his suit...That film never worked for me,it has it's moments-here and there-but no special memories like the other 3.
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