Bullet dodged…or moment squandered?
Screening as part of the Freep Film Festival, The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened explores the largely untold story of the almost-made film Superman Lives, which featured an early script by Kevin Smith, Tim Burton locked in as director and Nicholas Cage cast as Superman. Killed just before production was to start, it has long been the subject of speculation in comic book circles — especially because Burton and Cage were prepared to completely bend traditional notions of the Superman mythology.
Director Jon Schnepp talks to many of the principals (including Smith and Burton) and features fascinating Cage screen tests involving the still-in-development Super-suit. With Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hitting theaters this month, Death of Superman Lives provides a tantalizing and timely reminder of what likely would have been the most out-there comic-book adaptation ever filmed.
After the film: Program to be announced
Saturday, April 2 at 1:30 p.m. ONLY
Documentary, Nicolas Cage – NR – Tickets $10 – Get tickets online
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