Critics loved the performance. “Gene Hackman is a tremendous Lex Luthor: the wisecracking villain and acting heavyweight that Superman deserved,” raved The Guardian. “The movie’s brightest ...

Legendary actor Gene Hackman has passed away, and a recurring theme in a number of the tributes to the two-time Academy Award ...

each actor’s portrayal of Lex Luthor contributes to the rich tapestry of interpretations, reflecting the character’s complexity and enduring appeal. There is no doubt, though, that Hackman’s ...