In 1977 "Star Wars" and "Close Encounters" were released and went on to become two of the biggest hits of all time. However as popular as those films were (I like them both) my favorite film was "Superman" which was released in 1978. "Superman" is my favorite film out of the three because to me because it was so relatable!
"Superman" was about a man who was trying "fit in" and as "Clark Kent" he was hiding his true self. (Hello That Was Every Gay Person in the 1970's). Behind Clark Kent was a "A True Lovely Spirit". He was secretly in love with Lois Lane and Lois was in Love with him. "Superman" was not just an epic film it had a love story in the center of it and that love story worked because not only because Christopher Reeve was a believable "Superman" but Margot Kidder was just as great as Lois Lane.
Now the next time when you watch "Superman" pay close attention to Margot Kidder. Every scene she is in makes this film sparkle and shine. Yes Christopher was the best "Superman" ever but Margot Kidder was the best "Lois Lane" She made Lois a no nonsense woman who wasn't afraid of anything and it was easy to see why "Clark/Superman" would have a crush on her.
Now it's a shame that the Motion Picture Academy ignored this film. However as time has gone by the films that won the major awards that year are not films people in droves watch today. In fact ask most people under 50 and chances are they never seen or heard of "The Deer Hunter" and "Coming Home". Those 2 films won the major awards that year. However today people still watch "Superman". It is on its 3rd generation of fans. You know why, because in reality "Superman" was the "Best Picture of the Year". (A close 2nd is "Grease") . The film worked so well because Margot Kidder really did help the audience believe "A Man Could Fly". She should have been nominated for an Oscar that year. She was incredible. You might even say "She Was Super".
Other people over the years have played Lois Lane. However none of them have come close to being as good as Margot. She made it look so easy.
Goodbye Margot Kidder. Somewhere Christopher Reeve and you are flying. This time now your not "Clark and Lois" but something better. You are now "Angels" flying.
Thank you for being part of our lives. You gave us countless & wonderful memories that very few people have ever done.
Keep Flying because now (Let me borrow from the Superman Song "Can you Read My Mind") "You Belong to the Sky".
