Dr. Shane Posted June 27, 2006 Posted June 27, 2006 The 'Savior' Returns [:"blue"] The guys who created Superman were Jewish, so I don't think they intended him to be a Christ figure, but he seems to have kind of become that over the years. Singer: I don't think Jesus … Well, I can't get into religious things, but um… Well, you are talking to Christianity Today! Singer: Well, yeah, that's true, so I guess it's going to come up! (Laughs) I think that it [superman as Christ figure] is kind of a natural evolution, because he began as kind of a Moses figure, of the child sent by the parents down the river to fulfill a destiny. Kind of as a liberator in response to Hitler and the Nazis? Singer: Yes. The Second World War presented an interesting dilemma for the Superman creators, because he was a very much an inspirational figure for the troops—and yet even though he was so powerful, he did not simply go clean up the Nazi menace and solve all the problems in Europe. He helped out, but he primarily led by example. He stirred others; he inspired. He left the actual heroism to the real heroes, to the soldiers in the field and abroad, and in that way, he became this very inspiring figure. And that, obviously, translates into these kinds of allegories, Christ being a natural one, because Superman's a savior. And even more so in my film, because he's gone for a period of time, and then he returns. For me to say that those messianic images don't exist in the movie would be absurd. The 1978 film seemed to push the messianic imagery, especially with the Jor-El quote about sending "my only son." Singer: "They can be a great people Kal-El. They wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way." It's very powerful and very meaningful, that monologue and the other moment in the film where Kal-El's mother says, "He will be isolated alone," and Jor-El takes the crystal and places it into the ship and says, "He will not be alone. He will never be alone." Those two scenes resonated the strongest with me in the making of this movie, which is why I ultimately used Marlon Brando's voice and image. [/] Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
Guest Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 it was a good movie... they tied in the 1st two superman movies that starred Christopher Reeve with this new story.... of course I grew up being loving the old superman series that starred George Reeves..... Quote
Administrators Gail Posted June 29, 2006 Administrators Posted June 29, 2006 India has its first superhero: Krrish! Not only does he beat up the bad guys, but he can sing and dance to woo his lady love! Go, Bollywood!! <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Amelia Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 Hey that doesnt look half bad. I have seen some bollywood movies in that past that were hilarious. But um, did you happen to see the report just before the Krissh one? OH MY! Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Administrators Gail Posted June 29, 2006 Administrators Posted June 29, 2006 One of our ex-ABC managers does housecleaning now like that... or in whatever outfit you desire to see him in Sad to say... Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Stan Posted June 29, 2006 Posted June 29, 2006 The creator, Shuster was Jewish, and A Canadian, eh. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
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Pockey Posted July 13, 2006 Posted July 13, 2006 Did anyone watch this? I really liked it. Reminiscent of the earlier Donner Superman films before it got campy. A lot of Christian imagery in the film. Lois Lane to Superman: "The world doesn't need a savior, and neither do I." Superman: "I hear everything. You wrote that the world doesn't need a savior, but I hear them crying for one everyday." In the beginning, Lois wrote an article entitled "Why the world doesn't need Superman." At the end after he saves her, she starts writing another article "Why the world needs Superman." Quote
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