Richard Donner #RIP

The Godfather of modern Superhero/ comicbook movie genre, Richard
Donner directed Superman The Movie in 1978 starring Christopher
Reeve. The follow up sequel Superman II lead to a departure by the
director due to creative differences resulting in a lesser
treatment only for the director’s cut to be released in later
years. He was Zack Snyder before there was Zack Synder and the
embodiment blueprint to what Kevin Feige envisioned for the Marvel
Cinematic Universe. Every comicbook movie traces its DNA to Donner.
Donner and his wife were were also producers on Bryan Singer’s
X-Men and directed other little known movies such as The Omen, The
Goonies and launched a small film franchise called Lethal Weapon.
Donner’s impact on Hollywood filmmaking shall remain undeniable.
#RIP