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Superman Wire

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  1. Roger Catlin: Fans Of Soccer, Cycling, It's Your Night; Man Of Steel Vs. Works Of SteelRead the original story

    13 hrs ago | Hartford Courant

    ... In fact, 90 percent of the metal made on Earth is steel, according to the episode. The original Christopher Reeve " Superman " (Ion, 8 p.m.) has turned 30. Instead of a key party, they're playing Puzzlerama on " Swingtown " (CBS, 10 p.m.). Mark the ...

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  2. Summer of the Superhero

    Wednesday | The Nation

    ... gross in box office history. Sure, this genre has been popular for some time--Christopher Reeve's pitch-perfect Superman set the template thirty years ago. But it's fair to say that comic book-inspired films have never been so dominant. What does ...

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  3. Ask a critic: The cinematic world of superheroes is impressiveRead the original story

    23 hrs ago | Lansing State Journal

    ... effects are improving. Certainly, there are good, vintage comic-book flicks. The first two Christopher Reeve 'Superman' movies are the most obvious examples. That said, the flying sequences in the Reeve films were not as convincing as in 2006's ...

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  4. Fans Of Soccer, Cycling, It's Your Night; Man Of Steel Vs. Works Of SteelRead the original story

    Yesterday | Hartford Courant

    ... In fact, 90 percent of the metal made on Earth is steel, according to the episode. The original Christopher Reeve " Superman " (Ion, 8 p.m.) has turned 30. Instead of a key party, they're playing Puzzlerama on "Swingtown" (CBS, 10 p.m.). Mark the ... 1 comment

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  5. Ledger shines as Joker; 'Dark Knight' is the movie of the summerRead the original story

    Wednesday | BG News

    ... is the movie of the summer, the crime saga of the decade and the greatest superhero film since Richard Donner's "Superman" of 1978. It's unlikely you'll get another chance in the near future to witness a mastery of character, art and storytelling as ...

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  6. Super, manRead the original story

    Wednesday | Creative Loafing

    ... there's a nice symmetry to its release date: After all, it was 30 years ago that the Christopher Reeve version of Superman -- still the greatest of all comic book adaptations -- was released, and now we have its equal on the other side of the aisle, ...

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  7. AFI 100: On the WaterfrontRead the original story

    Tuesday | Defective yeti

    Having come from the generation that knew Marlon Brando primarily as Superman's dad, Dr.

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  8. New releases: The Dark Knight , Mamma MiaRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Connect Savannah

    It was 30 years ago that the Christopher Reeve version of Superman - still the greatest of all comic book adaptations - was released, and now we have its equal on the other side of the aisle, a saga that's as ...

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  9. Can't marvel at comic book filmsRead the original story

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    ... since the 1940s with mixed results. Characters meant to be seen couldn't transcend the limitations of radio. The Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman live action series of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s were marginally entertaining, but did little to ...

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  10. Terence StampRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Hollywood.com

    ... later Stamp emerged after a nearly decade-long sabbatical to play the megalomaniacal super-villain General Zod in "Superman: The Movie" (1978) and its sequel, "Superman II" (1980). Ever since, Stamp managed to turn himself into a respected character ...

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  11. Christopher Reeve, a true superheroRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Middlesboro Daily News

    "Superman or Green Lantern ain't got nothin' on me" - Donovan A new book, "Somewhere in Heaven," about the life of Christopher and Dana Reeve has just come out. 1 comment

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  12. Superheroes to the rescue of HollywoodRead the original story

    Monday Jul 21 | Telegraph.co.uk

    ... effect. What has helped has been the remarkable developments in CGI that make superpowers almost believable. The Superman series that starred Christopher Reeve in the late 1970s had the tag-line "You'll Believe a Man Can Fly!" but the effects had ...

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  13. Allison Mack and Tom Welling by Michael Courtney/The CW

    Monday Jul 21 | TV Guide

    ... shares a look at new developments for Chloe, ponders Clark's heritage, and hints at more guest stars from other Superman productions. - Michael Maloney TVGuide.com: Fans are thrilled that Allison Mack (Chloe) is back this season. With Lana no longer ...

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  14. Campus Theatre to be returned to former splendorRead the original story

    Saturday Jul 19 | The Macon Telegraph

    ... and made it last." Kyle Cullars, the university's director of auxiliary services, remembered seeing the first "Superman" movie starring Christopher Reeve there. The theater closed Sept. 8, 1983, following the 9 p.m. showing of "Space Raiders," a ...

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  15. "The Dark Knight"Read the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | News 10 Now

    Our comic book-movie culture is 30 years old, and kicked off in 1978 Christopher Reeve's "Superman." In those three decades, comic-book films have given us more than their share of spectacle and thrills, yet ...

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  16. What? No 'Superman II' on the list?

    Friday Jul 18 | Spokane 7

    ... Dan Mitchinson , who is a fan of one film I didn't include among my favorites: "WHAT ... how can you not include 'Superman 2' in your top 5! General Zod ... Supes without his powers ... and those cool retro phantom zone suits. I must protest :)" ...

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  17. A look at the best superhero filmsRead the original story

    Thursday Jul 17 | Mason Valley News

    ... effects are improving. Certainly, there are good, vintage comic book flicks, the first two Christopher Reeve Superman movies being the most obvious examples. That said, the flying sequences in the Reeve films were not as convincing as in 2006's ...

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  18. Main HedRead the original story

    Friday Jul 18 | Reno Gazette-Journal

    ... effects are improving. Certainly, there are good, vintage comic book flicks, the first two Christopher Reeve Superman movies being the most obvious examples. That said, the flying sequences in the Reeve films were not as convincing as in 2006's ...

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  19. Ten Epic Superhero Movie Mistakes [Essential Viewing]Read the original story

    Wednesday Jul 16 | Film School Rejects

    ... since the Golden Age. For the most part, I'll give a pass to the old 1940s serials and George Reeves on TV as Superman, considering these were primarily geared toward kids. Still, it took Hollywood until the 21st century to actually figure out how ...

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  20. Movie Review: The Dark Knight

    Monday Jul 14 | EntertainmentWeekly

    ... greatness lost Our comic-book-movie culture is 30 years old (it kicked off in 1978, with the Christopher Reeve Superman ), and in those three decades of speed and light and destruction, of well-coiffed demigods in bodysuits zipping through the air ...

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