Mon, October 11, 2004
'Superman' Christopher Reeve Dies at 52—10:10 AM
'Superman' Christopher Reeve Dies at 52 [AP]
This is very, very sad. I really adored Christopher Reeve and respect his acting tremendously. Not only did he strike a perfect balance between no-nonsense grit and goofy camp in the Superman films, but he displayed real chops in Deathtrap (still among my favorite thrillers) and his comedic performance in Noises Off is beyond reproach.
Also, not too long after his accident, I had a long and vivid dream in which I met him. I still remember it, which is a big deal – I never remember dreams.
It's a good thing Margot "I Make Poopie." Kidder has taken over for him in the guest-starring spot on Smallville.
Speaking of Smallville, I caught up with the first three episodes of this season over the weekend. First two, not too bad. Week two was a Brian & Kelly episode, which usually means terrible dialogue, but it was tolerable. The show is at its best when it's exploring the Lex/Clark/Lionel dynamic, and at its worst when it's parading hot teenagers in tight clothes across the screen. (Even I feel pandered to sometimes.) However, that third episode was abysmal. Just awful, awful writing. I can't believe they've found someone worse than Brian & Kelly. One or two more like that, and Smallville will be dropping off the Season Pass list.
Brandon — Tue, 10/12/04 2:44am
I never remember dreams.
Yet another thing we have in common.
Bee Boy — Tue, 10/12/04 11:28am
Oh, I remember your dreams just fine.