Yesterday we celebrated both Canada Day and Independence Day by seeing 'Superman Returns' at the IMAX theatre in Toronto. Really enjoyed it! The Man of Steel has turned to be quite the indestructable 'Canamerican' creation, ever since 1933 when DC Comics lucked out on the talents of Canadian artist Joe Shuster and American writer Jerry Siegal.

I was impressed with the latest re-make of that story, not only because of the technological wonders of the (3-D) IMAX theater (amazing - you DO really feel like you are part of the action!) but by the enduring nature of human "male hero" myths.

I found the not-too-subtle images of Jesus used in the portrayal of Superman a bit lame (ie sacrificing his life to save us all, falling back to earth in 'crucifixion' pose after the heroic deed was done etc). And I noticed shades of Hercules too (the 'man-god' demoted to earthly existence and raised by an older, human 'foster couple') -- and even of Atlantis (the legend of a doomed continent/civilization whose technology was based on exploiting the power of crystals - like the story of the planet Krypton).

Anyway, just a couple heroic breakfast-table observations. Thanks for listening!

daylia