THE CREATIVE
A serialized, Insider's exploration of the creative process, unpacking inspiration, expression and a good old-fashioned love of television & film.
EPISODE TWO: ANATOMY OF AN ENTRANCE (3minutes:11seconds)
In Superman: the Movie, Superman doesn’t actually make an appearance in a relevant way for over an hour. For a little kid, that’s an eternity. So when he does, man it had better be good. And in this thrilling sequence bringing so many disciplines together ( which is really what a Director does ), Donner and his crew deliver. Also note: despite all the effects and loudness, the performances were strong and like the best of scenes, there is a moment in the madness when the two leads sum up the conceit of the entire film. Can you find it?