Posts tagged Superman: The Movie
DOCUMENTARY REVIEW: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
DOCUMENTARY REVIEW: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story

Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story reinforces that the coda of Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve’s stories deserves to be their tireless charitable efforts. The millions of dollars raised for research and pieces of government legislation written in their names create a legacy that will last as long as any blockbuster one. This impactful work is proudly carried on by Matthew, Alexandra, and Will to this day. For them to bring this poignant and heart-rending story to us is one more measure of their own new heroism for a future made better by their past.

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2024, 4 STARS, Documentary, DOCUMENTARY REVIEW, MOVIE REVIEWDon ShanahanSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, Superman: The Movie, Christopher Reeve, Dana Reeve, Ian Bonhote, Peter Ettedgui, Robin Williams, Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens, Will Reeve, documentaryComment
PODCAST: Episode 116 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast
PODCAST: Episode 116 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 116th episode, two Cannon-loving film critics, two Luthor-ian dads, and two nuclear-charged teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan continue a special podcast collaboration. Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions return to close the Christopher Reeve Superman series to discuss Superman IV: The Quest of Peace. Find out if it really is the worst movie of the series or if soft spots are found.

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Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media Appearance, 2023Don ShanahanCinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Will Johnson, Film Obsessive, Guardians of the Galaxy, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, Ian Simmons, Kicking the Seat, Superman III, Superman, Superman: The Movie, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Superman IIComment
PODCAST: Episode 115 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast
PODCAST: Episode 115 of "The Cinephile Hissy Fit" Podcast

For their 115th episode, two computer-programming film critics, two absentee dads, and two evil self teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan have set up a special collaboration for a pair of episodes. Will and Don recently appeared on Ian Simmons' Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel to discuss Superman: The Movie and Superman II. For the step down of Superman III, Ian and returning guest Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions continue the series the talk to our digital airwaves. We scratch our heads together on everything from Richard Pryor, computer fears, and bad Kryptonite.

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Cinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, 25YL, Media Appearance, 2023Don ShanahanCinephile Hissy Fit, Podcast, Will Johnson, Film Obsessive, Guardians of the Galaxy, Mark Krawczyk, Special Mark Productions, Ian Simmons, Kicking the Seat, Superman III, Superman, Superman: The MovieComment
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat roundtable for "Superman: The Movie"
MEDIA APPEARANCE: Guest on the Kicking the Seat roundtable for "Superman: The Movie"

Folks who know me well know that 1978’s Superman: The Movie is head-and-shoulders my favorite comic book movie of all-time and one of my overall Top 10 favorites, period. Ian Simmons of the Kicking the Seat podcast and YouTube channel is one of those folks who knew and invited me on his airwaves to talk about the first Christopher Reeve Superman movie on the heels of its first-time release to 4K UHD disc as part of Warner Bros.’s year-long 100th anniversary celebration. Ian and I are joined by the #DCshill Mark Krawczyk of Special Mark Productions, who makes it a party.

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Media Appearance, Podcast, Social Media, SPECIAL, 2020Don ShanahanAMC River East 21Kicking the Seat, Ian Simmons, Mark Krawczyk, Superman, Superman: The MovieComment