Superman is one of our most beloved characters, so why are people afraid of seeing him happy? There are lots of characters that are created for pop culture and then stand the test of time, but one that people try to put their own spin on and fail over and over is Superman. This week, Superman & Lois debuted on the CW, and the first thing that struck me is how well they understood who Superman is. He's a beacon of hope who has a huge heart. He's protecting humanity because he cares about us, not because he thinks he's better than us. When push comes to shove, he's one of us. And audiences have responded by putting Superman & Lois into landmark ratings. One of the things the show gets right is the source material. Check out this tweet from the show's writer assistant. It shows them using Superman for All Seasons, easily my favorite Superman story. I really hope they give us a shot of him and Lois flying over the cornfields, but maybe that's for another day. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 1 March, 2021