Podcasts about Batman Begins

With The Odyssey still in theaters and Christopher Nolan in the public consciousness once again, Tyler and Konnery finally dive in to The Dark Knight trilogy, starting with this ep on "Batman Begins"! Together they discuss their love for this first installment that would become overshadowed by its world-changing sequel, the public doubt in the franchise after Batman & Robin (which IS good), the difference between Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark, a more-than stacked cast (Rob Roy! Oppenheimer! Roy Batty! Alfred! Katie Holmes!), overcoming fear, lots and lots of bats, and so much more on this fear toxin-huffing episode of the Friendchise Podcast!   TikTok Threads Instagram What's New: D23 talk!

Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and FreddyG discuss Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Last week, we did the 2005 Batman origin story.. Batman Begins. Christopher Nolan's first entry in a grittier, realier, darker Batman series after decades of more campy and cartoonish portrayals. However, it was the Dark Knight in 2008 that really was the gem in the Batman crown for Nolan's trilogy.Coming at an incredibly pivotal year in American History, with the winds of change hopefully in the air, the Dark Knight blew up like a discourse bomb, inspiring like Batman himself, dozens of copycats and changing the trajectory of the "Superhero Movie" by being more crime movie than comic book movie.Of all the performances, Heath Ledger who actually died six months before the movie finally came out, stole the show as the chaotic and nihilistic Joker who manages to get all Gotham's Organized Crime under his thumb without them realizing what they've unleashed.Starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger as the Joker, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Maggie Gylenhaal as Rachel, Gary Oldman, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent. FreddyG is a stand up comedian who hosts the monthly stand up show "Paid Protest Comedy" with Anders Lee and Kate Willett and Nonye Brown-West as well as doing content creation for Track AIPAC. Conan is ONCE AGAIN going on tour to the West Coast from August 26th to September 5th https://www.songkick.com/artists/8525203-conan-neutron-and-the-secret-friends

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 4 issues #21-24, originally released in 2005! We're breaking down the increasingly bizarre stories of the Mirage-era TMNT comics, including Mikey's space prison, Donnie getting shrunk, Raph's giant mutant transformation, and April's shocking revelation about her origins.We'll also take a look at what was happening in the world of entertainment when these issues hit comic shops, from Revenge of the Sith and Batman Begins to the launch of the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 reveal, and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Plus, we discuss the strange pacing of these issues, the ongoing vampire storyline, Donnie's increasingly ridiculous robot solutions, and why Issue #24 gets a 4.5/5 from us.The Ninja Turtle Nerds are working our way through TMNT comics four issues at a time, revisiting the stories, characters, weirdness, and nostalgia along the way. If you love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT comics, Mirage Studios, and comic book deep dives, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review!Follow the Ninja Turtle Nerds:Email: Tmntnerds@gmail.com#TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #NinjaTurtles #TMNTComics #MirageTMNT #MirageStudios #TMNTVol4 #TMNTPodcast #NinjaTurtleNerds #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesComics #TMNT2005 #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #TurtlePower #TMNTNerds

The Dark Knight trilogy didn't just redefine Batman on screen, it reshaped what superhero movies could be. In this episode, the hosts dig into how Christopher Nolan's Gotham evolved across the trilogy, why Heath Ledger's Joker became such a cultural reset, and where the films still inspire debate today. From the ambition of Batman Begins to the scale and impact of The Dark Knight, and the pitfalls of Rises, this conversation explores the action, characters, and creative choices that made the trilogy feel both grounded and unforgettable.

Forrest, Kristina Oakes, and Conan Neutron and Gus begin our Christopher Nolan Batman episodes with Batman Begins Starring Christian Bale, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, and Rutger Hauer We are talking about the Batman Trilogy that Christopher Nolan made in the 2000s. Batman Begins tells the origin story of Bruce Wayne.. turning into Batman.. not breaking new ground but rebooting Batman as a gritty dark hero. #batmanbegins #nolan #christianbale #cillianmurphy #scarecrow #brucewayne #alfred #michaelcaine #wayneenterprises #darkknight #theodyssey #batmanbeyond #batmanbegins #arkhamasylum #gritty #neonoir #livestream #verticallive #verticallivefeed

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Bob Kane og Bill Fingers tegneserie-Batman fra 1940 har været udsat for meget gennem årene - både godt og skidt. I 2005 tog stjerneinstruktøren Christopher Nolan Batman under sin (Batman?)vinge og startede sin ikoniske trilogi med Batman Begins. I 2008 kom efterfølgeren The Dark Knight, som skulle komme til at sætte nye standarder for, hvordan man effektivt og troværdigt sammensætter en superheltefilm. Den altoverskyggende skuespilspræstation står Heath Ledger for, og han leverer her sit livs rolle - desværre også hans livs sidste rolle. Tag med os når vi i denne episode går Batman-bonanza, og ser på Batman-filmatiseringer gennem tiden - både de gode, de mindre gode og de rigtig ækle. Derudover nørder vi anbefalinger i kølvandet på filmen og kommer med et par aktuelle film-anbefalinger.

To celebrate the release of The Odyssey, we rank our top 10 Nolan films from worst to best, and argue about which of his classics should come out on top.Check out https://www.agentsoffandom.com for the latest TV and Movie reviews!(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:00) Whatcha Watchin?(00:15:00) Christopher Nolan Movie Rankings Draft(00:17:00) Tenet(00:20:30) Memento (00:27:00) Batman Begins(00:32:00) Oppenheimer(00:36:00) Dark Knight Rises(00:40:00) The Dark Knight(00:48:00) Inception(00:56:00) Interstellar(01:01:00) The Odyssey(01:05:00) The Prestige(01:16:00) Draft Recap and Honorable Mentions

It's here, Sir Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's epic tale of a man's journey home, The Odyssey. Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland et al, the MYFYF duo ponder what went right and what went wrong. Spoiler alert: there are spoilers.They then each rank and rate Nolan's films (leaving out Following, Insomnia and Batman Begins though, cos Joe hasn't seen those). Enjoy!

Welcome to NOLAN WEEK!Before reviewing his latest big budget opus (The Odyssey), let's revisit the beloved superhero sequel which helped push Oscar-winning writer/director Christopher Nolan (Inception, Oppenheimer, Dunkirk) into the pantheon of master modern filmmakers.  As a direct sequel to 2005's word-of-mouth hit Batman Begins, this was released with much fanfare as it was not only about the continuing adventures of Batman/Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) but also the reintroduction of a classic villain who happpens to be the latest threat to his beloved home of Gotham City. :o This new threat is mysteriously known as the Joker (Oscar-winner Heath Ledger) who has been havoc around the city, not only terrifying citizens but even threatening local organized crime.  And what results is an epic battle for the soul of Gotham involving not only Batman and the Joker, but local law enforcement lead by Comissioner Jim Gordon (Oscar-winner Gary Oldman), District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckart), and Assistant DA Rachel Dawes (Oscar-nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal).  Also co-starring at least two other Oscar-winners (Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman), this mega-smash would also receive eight Oscar nominations that year including two wins for Best Supporting Actor (Ledger) and Best Sound Editing - it would not only set a new bar for superhero movies moving forward but also action blockbusters.  Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/ 

Nerd Culture #267 is ook te bekijken op https://youtu.be/fgEDe_eikVY In Nerd Culture #267 nemen Jelle en Koos je mee langs het laatste nieuws uit de wereld van films, series en popcultuur. Ze staan stil bij het overlijden van Sam Neill, bespreken wat ze de afgelopen week hebben gekeken en duiken vervolgens in een flinke stapel trailers en nieuwtjes. Van Tom Cruise’ opvallende transformatie in Digger en de eerste beelden van Avengers: Doomsday, The Batman: Part II en Dune: Part Three tot Peter Jacksons terugkeer, The Hunt for Gollum en de IMAX-comeback van Akira: er valt weer meer dan genoeg te bespreken. The Odyssey reviews scoren hoog The Odyssey blijkt nu al een van Christopher Nolans best ontvangen films. Op Rotten Tomatoes scoort het mythologische epos 96 procent bij de critici en zelfs 97 procent onder meer dan duizend geverifieerde bezoekers, met een gemiddelde waardering van 4,8 uit 5. Daarmee verbreekt de film Nolans eerdere publieksrecord van 94 procent, dat werd gedeeld door Memento, Batman Begins en The Dark Knight. Vooral de visuele grandeur, spectaculaire setpieces, duistere mythologische elementen en de vertolkingen van Matt Damon en Anne Hathaway worden geprezen. De voorafgaande kritiek op de casting, historische vrijheden en moderne dialogen lijkt het enthousiasme van bioscoopbezoekers dus nauwelijks te hebben getemperd. Digger is Tom Cruise z'n meest uitdagende rol Tom Cruise laat in Digger zijn vertrouwde actieheldenimago volledig achter zich. In de satirische rampenkomedie van regisseur Alejandro G. Iñárritu speelt hij de bejaarde en excentrieke oliemagnaat Digger Rockwell, die betrokken raakt bij een wereldwijde milieuramp. Dankzij zware prothesen, een kunstbuik en een opvallende fysieke vertolking is Cruise vrijwel onherkenbaar. De acteur noemt het zijn uitdagendste rol tot nu toe en belooft een volkomen originele film. Ook de rest van de cast mag er zijn, met onder anderen Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, John Goodman en Emma D’Arcy. Digger draait vanaf 2 oktober in de bioscoop.Wil je adverteren bij de podcast Nerd Culture óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website: https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.  Today we discuss perhaps the most popular filmmaker alive today: Christopher Nolan! Our B-Sides are Insomnia, The Prestige, and Tenet. Our guest is the legendary Blake Howard of One Heat Minute Productions.  We chat about late-period Al Pacino, the unexpected success of Batman Begins, and those other magician movies that came out around The Prestige in 2006. There's appreciation for the unique Nolan commentary for Insomnia and that Entertainment Weekly cover for Batman Begins, and the great character actor Martin Donovan.

Ryan and Tim "Raesh" the stakes by discussing Hans Zimmer's score for over one hour.

Dana and Tom with returning 5x Club members and guests, Allyson Techmeier and Sarah Duncan, discuss Legally Blonde (2001), celebrating its 25th anniversary: directed by Robert Luketic, written by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, cinematography by Anthony B. Richmond, music by Rolfe Kent, editing by Anita Brandt-Burgoyne, starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Victor Garber, Jennifer Coolidge, Selma Blair, and Ali Larter.Plot Summary: Set against the polished halls of Harvard Law, this modern fable follows a young woman (Reese Witherspoon) whose sunny confidence and impeccable style mask a sharp mind waiting to be taken seriously. When she enrolls to win back a beau, she instead confronts a world eager to underestimate her—and finds her own voice in the process. A campus comedy becomes a courtroom coming‑of‑age tale, celebrating wit, resilience, and the courage to surprise everyone, including oneself.Guests:Sarah Duncan - Sister of Tom, Daughter of Dana@thenomadicarchaeologist on IGPrevious Episodes: Zodiac, My Fair Lady, The Artist, Inglourious Basterds, The Great Dictator, Forrest Gump, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Knives Out, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), The General, History of the World: Part Allyson Techmeier - Sister of Tom, Daughter of Dana5x Club Member - My Fair Lady (1964), Mary Poppins (1964), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Batman Begins (2005), Casablanca (1943) Re-Revisit, Toy Story (1995)Chapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background to Legally Blonde03:44 Welcome Back, Allyson and Sarah!04:59 Our Relationship(s) with Legally Blonde09:58 What Did Allyson and Sarah Find Inspiring in Legally Blonde?12:35 Reese Witherspoon's Most Iconic Role?16:20 Plot Summary for Legally Blonde17:01 What is Legally Blonde About?22:57 Did You Know?25:53 First Break26:36 What's Happening with Allyson and Sarah?29:17 Legal Analysis of Legally Blonde36:11 Best Performance(s)40:53 Best Scene(s)54:24 Second Break55:02 Best Lines57:40 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy1:04:42 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance1:12:43 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty1:22:42 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness1:32:04 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability1:35:27 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total1:36:52 Remaining Questions for Legally Blonde1:41:53 Thank You to Allyson and Sarah/Final Thoughts1:43:18 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/legally-blonde-2001-ft-sarah-and-allyson-duncanFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon, legal accuracy, film analysis, inspiring movies, law school, female empowerment, cultural impact, legal education, movie legacy, film critique, legal, legal analysis, Ali Larter, Luke Wilson, Victor Garber, Selma Blair, lawyer, criminal, perm, hair care, podcastRonny Duncan Studios

The Interstellar (2014) Movie Review has finally landed on Born to Watch, the movie review podcast where we don't take ourselves or the movies too seriously, and this week Whitey, Damo and the G-Man strap themselves into the Endurance to tackle one of Christopher Nolan's most ambitious films.Love it, hate it, or spend three hours trying to figure out what a tesseract actually is, there's no denying that Interstellar is one of the most talked-about science fiction films ever made.Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine and an unforgettable surprise appearance from Matt Damon, Interstellar blends emotional family drama with mind-bending science in a way very few films have attempted before. Black holes, wormholes, time dilation, gravity, fifth dimensions and Hans Zimmer's thunderous score all combine to create a cinematic experience unlike anything else.The boys break down whether Christopher Nolan's space epic deserves its place among the greatest films ever made or asks just a little too much of its audience.Whitey shares why this remains one of the most emotional cinema experiences of his life and admits that even after multiple viewings, he still discovers new details every time. Damo dives deep into the science behind the film, the incredible soundtrack from Hans Zimmer and why this is a movie that rewards repeat watches. Meanwhile, G-Man experiences Interstellar for the very first time, proving that even a three-hour runtime can't stop Nolan from delivering one unforgettable ride.Of course, this wouldn't be Born to Watch without plenty of laughs along the way.The boys debate whether anyone actually understands the ending the first time around, discuss the emotional devastation of Cooper's relationship with Murph, marvel at Nolan's practical filmmaking techniques and question whether they'd leave their own family behind if they were humanity's last hope.There's plenty of appreciation for Matthew McConaughey's career-best performance, Anne Hathaway's emotional turn, Jessica Chastain's incredible work as the adult Murph, and Matt Damon's unforgettable heel turn, which completely changes the direction of the film.As always, the crew dive into the IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes scores, compares Interstellar against some of the greatest science fiction films ever made, revisits the incredible year that was 2014 in cinema and discusses Christopher Nolan's unbelievable run of films, including Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight, Inception and Interstellar.Expect plenty of discussion around Hans Zimmer's legendary score, practical visual effects that still hold up over a decade later and why Interstellar continues to inspire audiences every time it's re-released on the biggest screens possible.Naturally, the famous Born to Watch segments return, including Overs and Unders, Critical Thinking, Ordinary People, Hit, Sleeper, Dud, The Snorbs Report, Quickfire Questions and plenty more movie nonsense that somehow still makes perfect sense.Whether you've watched Interstellar once or twenty times, or you're still trying to work out exactly what happened inside the tesseract, this episode is packed with laughs, passionate movie discussion and enough Christopher Nolan appreciation to make even Professor Brand proud.So grab your headphones, set your coordinates beyond Saturn and join the crew for one of the biggest movie discussions we've ever had.Join the conversation! What did you think of Interstellar? Is it Christopher Nolan's greatest achievement? Does Hans Zimmer deliver the greatest movie score of the modern era? Let us know your thoughts across our social channels, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share Born to Watch with your fellow movie lovers.#Interstellar #ChristopherNolan #MatthewMcConaughey #HansZimmer #MovieReview #BornToWatchPodcast #SciFiMovies #FilmPodcast #Interstellar2014 #MoviePodcast

This week on The Free Cheese, there's a rare, blue flower. After Batman and Robin put Batman's film adventures on hold, the franchise took a journey through many potential futures before finding its path forward in Batman Begins and its eventual trilogy of movies. We see how its movie tie-in holds up today and reflect on a bygone era in video games.

Ryan and Tim jump, jive, and wail through a Batman pod.

Few movies have penetrated the general pop culture landscape like Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. And few characters have resonated the way the Joker, as brought to life by Heath Ledger, did when Nolan's movie came out in the summer of 2008 and became the biggest movie of all time. For their 200th episode, Matt and Laci dive deep—and I mean deep—into The Dark Knight. And in a surprise that could have been conceived by the Joker himself, it turns out Laci loves this movie. Matt, meanwhile, continues to feel extremely mixed about all three of Nolan's Batman movies—there's so much to love, and so much more to be confused and baffled by.  For the history segment, the podcast goes behind the scenes to talk about the casting of Heath Ledger and his process for becoming the Joker. Ledger famously isolated himself in a hotel room for a month, journaling his weird thoughts to turn into a version of the Crown Prince of Crime we'd never seen before. We also talk about the history of the Joker as a character, going all the way back to the 1940s. What exactly is it about the Joker that appeals to so many people? And, even putting aside the tragic circumstances behind Ledger's performance, what about the Nolan Joker resonated with so many people?  Then, we talk for two hours about the movie itself, celebrating what we love, rubbing our temples about what we hate, and ultimately trying to figure out what exactly Bruce Wayne believes. How has he become so enchanted by a tough-on-crime prosecutor? Isn't Harvey Dent just Rudy Giuliani, but handsome? And the Joker's philosophy was extremely appealing to people, but does it actually make sense? We spend a lot of time unpacking it, and theorizing about where the Joker would have gone in a sequel, and if he would have done some maturing in between movies. If we have a contrarian take on The Dark Knight, it is this: The Joker isn't a reaction to Batman, he's a reaction to Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne rules the world of this movie so insivisbly that he poisons everything without anyone noticing.    Watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OFrmrdTeHX4  Get more 1-Week Rental on Patreon: https://patreon.com/1weekrental  Next week (July 17, 2026): Inception (2010)! The Summer of Nolan is our summer 2026 miniseries covering the movie career of Christopher Nolan through nine movies on the main feed (plus additional episodes on the Patreon!), presented in chronological order, starting with Memento and going through Oppenheimer. And don't be surprised if our old pal Odysseus drops by to tell us about his long journey home to his wife.   Time stamps: 00:01:24 — Opening thoughts on The Dark Knight 00:15:10 — History segment: Initiatal development of the Batman Begins sequel; a brief history of the Joker; Heather Ledger and the Joker; the legendary viral marketing campaign Warner Brothers ran to introduce the world to Ledger's Joker; Ledger's tragic death and the pall that cast over the movie; the release and legacy of The Dark Knight and the Ledger Joker 01:12:28 — Movie discussion + The Dark Knight film analysis 02:51:15 — Star ratings + final review of The Dark Knight   The Dark Knight was directed by Christopher Nolan. Screenplay by Nolan with his brother Jonah; screen story by Nolan with David Goyer. Starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Eric Roberts, Chin Han, Nestor Carbonell, Joshua Harto, Michael Jai White, Ritchie Coster, Colin McFarlane, Monique Curnen, and Anthony Michael Hall as a news anchor.   Sources: "Dark Knight Review: Nolan Talks Sequel Inflation" by Anne Thompson | Variety (2008) - https://bit.ly/3RsQ7yy  "Batman's Burden: A Director Confronts Darkness and Death" by David M. Halbfinger | The New York Times (2008) - https://bit.ly/4glGzQ4  "The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture" by Glen Weldon (2016) - https://amzn.to/4aNZi2Y  "Christopher Nolan (Iconic Directors)" by Dan Jolin (2026) - https://amzn.to/4oEtmE3  "The Making Of The Joker" by Dan Jolin | Empire (2009) - https://bit.ly/44MKjmz  "A look inside Heath Ledger's sinister 'Joker journal' for The Dark Knight" by Christopher Hooton | The Independent (2015) - https://bit.ly/4eKswSY  Interview with Christopher Nolan by Steven Weintraub | Collider (2008) - https://bit.ly/3QZqR2Q  "Why is the Joker so popular?: A psychological look" by Byron Lafayette | Bam! Smack! Pow! (2019) - https://bit.ly/4xZCJCu  "Why So Serious? Warner Bros.' Use of the Joker in marketing The Dark Knight" by Kim Owczarksi | from "The Joker: A Serious Study of the Clown Prince of Crime" edited by Robert Moses Peaslee & Robert G. Weiner (2015) - https://amzn.to/4gqECC0  "Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work" by Ian Nathan (2026) - https://amzn.to/4oc2lro  "Heath Ledger died of accidental overdose" | The Associated Press (2008) - https://bit.ly/4p7oebP  "Showdown in Gotham Town" by Manohla Dargis | The New York Times (2008) -  https://bit.ly/4fjtaad  "The Joker Didn't Inspire the Aurora Shooter, but the Rumor Won't Go Away" by Yohana Desta | Vanity Fair (2019) - https://bit.ly/4vmCAXq    Transcript: https://1weekrentalpod.com/2026/07/the-dark-knight/#transcript  Artwork by Laci Roth.   Check out Laci's coloring videos on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kKLhWb2g0bKA-RrvvLh0Q/  Matt has two monthly spin-off podcasts!  PodJob: A James Bond Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@podjob007). The Sign Post Up Ahead: A Twilight Zone Recap Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4vtO6jG), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4w1qDat), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheSignPostUpAhead).   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Summer of Nolan" - https://youtube.com/shorts/CAIzthDLrT8  "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ    The "Summer of Nolan" theme song was written by Matt Stokes. Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by TJ Barends. Performed by: TJ Barends - backing vocals Wade Hymel - drums, percussion, and backing vocals Laci Roth - vocals Matt Stokes - vocals, guitar, and bass   Follow 1-Week Rental, a movie podcast: Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social   1-Week Rental used to be Load Bearing Beams.

Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! The show opens with a WWE Update for Steve before the gang dives into 2005 music and movies. Then they talk about the World Cup and NHL Offseason Moves. Hit segment “Can Stevey Attend a Twins' Game?” Returns. No Roball's thoughts this week; he must still be thinking. Then the hosts get cozy in the corner and talk Batman Begins, Spider Noir, and Widows Bay. They then close out the show. Enjoy!     00:00 Intro 07:30 05 Music 21:28 05 Movies 27:37 World Cup (Kinda) 31:56 NHL 43:19Can Steve Attend a Twins' Game Yet? 45:25 Movie Corner/TV Corner (Batman Begins/Spider Noir/ Widows Bay) 58:00 Outro     Register for the SISU Backyard Ultra Here!       Good Luck Have Fun! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Email us at oldschoolnoobspod@gmail.com   Thanks for listening! We appreciate each and every one of you!

Most people would probably have a break between making two blockbusting superhero movies, especially when they're as brilliant and ambitious as Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008). Not Christopher Nolan. Instead he teamed up with Christian Bale and knocked out The Prestige (2006), a cerebral character drama following two feuding magicians and their shared obsession with outdoing the other. Stylistically it's an outlier when looked at in the context of his wider catalogue, but there's a reason Nolan connoisseurs often cite this as their favourite. What will we make of it however? Let's find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cette semaine, sort dans les salles de cinéma le très attendu film de Christopher Nolan : « L'Odyssée », une épopée mythique qui raconte le retour du héros Ulysse vers la terre d'Ithaque. Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Tom Holland… encore une fois, le réalisateur américain de génie convoque un casting 5 étoiles pour mettre en scène le héros de la Guerre de Troie le plus célèbre d'Homère. Christopher Nolan n'en n'est pas à son premier héros puisque c'est lui qui avait réactivé le Batman en 2005 avec son Batman Begins, premier épisode d'une trilogie centrée sur le fameux « Chevalier Noir », avec une lecture empreinte de tragédie grecque ! Quel rapport avec notre podcast du jour ? la figure du héros. Nous poursuivons ainsi dans les podcasts de l'ISP l'étude de sujets de culture Gé donnés à l'occasion de Grands O des concours, avec un sujet que j'adore : « Qui sont les héros d'aujourd'hui ? ». Sans doute parce que ce sujet semble tout simple, presque enfantin, mais qui en réalité convoque l'Antiquité, la mythologie, le cinéma populaire, l'histoire de France, la sociologie, la psychanalyse, et même un peu la religion ! Pour nous aider à démêler tout cela, je reçois un grand fan de cinéma et notre spécialiste de la culture générale à la prépa ISP : Samir Hammal.

In honor of The World Cup, the bros play a game in "group play" trying to guess movies based on their taglines. Also of course they talk about other stuff they've watched. The Bros top 100 movie list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nunoib8wXZQITbGItRFx_ZnvDUwY6VtgrkGmzuGKqJY/edit#gid=0Keep up with the Bros at: https://broforcesquad.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCJML5XTKJl2OzGW5HWrJhwhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bro-force-squad/id1158546516?mt=2https://twitter.com/BroForceSquadStuff discussed in this episode includes US Against the World, Voicemails for Isabelle, The Tunnel (2011), The Four Seasons S2, Maternal Instinct, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2, Batman Begins

Hello and welcome to Redshirt Cinema Club, a podcast about - finally - BATMAN movies. Well it is for today anyway, as we tackle Christopher Nolan's 2005 comic book blockbuster Batman Begins, the film that arguably made both him and lead-actor Christian Bale household names and kickstarted a superhero trilogy still regarded by many as the greatest ever. How does it hold up 21 years later? It's time to find out. Podcast Begin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one of the greatest films ever made. Doug has seen it more times than he can count. And for years, he's been waiting for the moment his daughter was ready. This Father's Day weekend, it happened, but not before they worked their way through Batman Begins first. The Batman Begins debrief alone is worth the price of admission: Natalie still doesn't understand why Bruce Wayne's parents had to die and genuinely wondered whether Batman was going to kill Rachel and Alfred in the film. She also thought that Batman can, apparently, talk to bats. Then came The Dark Knight. Doug prepped her on the Joker's philosophy, the importance of Batman's no-kill rule, and the practical effects behind the hospital explosion, which Doug and Jill actually witnessed being filmed when they lived downtown Chicago. Natalie handled the pencil scene with more composure than expected. She processed the ferry sequence. She understood the stakes, and spent the entire climax waiting for Bane to show up. And when it was over, she looked at her dad and said: "I see why you like it." Ten years. Worth every second. Also this episode: a genuinely great question — if you could go back to high school or college and take one class again with everything you know now, which class would you choose? Justin picks social studies, psychology, astronomy, and a very specific European history class he completely wasted. Doug picks management 101 with a professor he truly despised and would absolutely challenge every single day, and seventh grade PE, where his coach regularly called him names that would end careers today. Plot twist: years later, that same coach applied for a job at Doug's brother's school. Doug's brother said no. Justice is real. Plus: a dump truck parked in front of a blind hill with "Trust in the Lord" written on the back, Jesus as a Marvel Rivals support player, and Meccha Chameleon — a $6 Steam prop hunt game where you paint yourself to blend into the scenery and it is immediately one of the best six dollars Doug has ever spent. Justin needs a PC. Doug has thoughts. The movie audio clip guessing game returns with quotes from Wall Street, The Big Short, and The Golden Child including one of the most specific movie pulls in the history of this show. This week's recommendations:

Today we continue our journey through the movies of Christopher Nolan with 2002's Insomnia, the comparatively little-known film he made between Memento (cult favourite, liking it makes you sound clever) and Batman Begins (the first chapter of everyone's favourite superhero trilogy).The cast is stacked with A-list talent - Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank will get your movie noticed - and yet Insomnia rarely gets talked about with the same fervour as Nolan's other work. We'll explore why in this episode, alongside chat about how smoking and telephones are cool and Matt Damon isn't. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally streamed January 31, 2026.

Nine years into this podcast and we finally talk about a Batman movie. That seems illegal. We explain why Batman is the pop culture figure who is most like a religion, debate whether he is the most popular fictional character in the world, and go through the various toggles from dark to light to dark to light to dark again, and why this drives fans nuts. Christopher Nolan wanted to make a grounded, realistic Batman. He succeeded. But was this a good idea? And was this good for culture? Does Nolan have much to atone for? Is this movie his Bat Bomb?   Watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VEFwqhk_NvY  Next week (June 26, 2026). The Prestige (2006)! The Summer of Nolan is our summer 2026 miniseries covering the movie career of Christopher Nolan through nine movies on the main feed (plus additional episodes on the Patreon!), presented in chronological order, starting with Memento and going through Oppenheimer. And don't be surprised if our old pal Odysseus drops by to tell us about his long journey home to his wife.   Time stamps: 00:01:39 — Opening thoughts on Batman (the guy) and Batman Begins (the movie) 00:22:33 — History segment: The many lives of Batman; the rise and fall of Batman movies in the '90s; Nolan and Warner Bros succeed in revitalizing the franchise with Batman Begins; casting Christian Bale as the Masked Manhunter 00:55:00 — Movie discussion 02:29:30 — Final thoughts & star ratings   Batman Begins (2005) was directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and David S. Goyer. Starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Katie Holmes, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Linus Roache, Ken Watanabe, Mark Boone Junior, and Rutger Hauer as Mr. Earle.   Sources: "The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture" by Glen Weldon (2016) - https://amzn.to/4aNZi2Y "Christopher Nolan (Iconic Directors)" by Don Jolin (2025) - https://amzn.to/4oEtmE3  "Rescuing Batman" by James Greenberg | The Los Angeles Times (2005) - https://lat.ms/4enOXvB  Interview with Christopher Nolan by Anwar Brett | BBC (2005) - https://bbc.in/4ea6714 Review of Batman Begins by Roger Ebert | The Chicago Sun-Times (2005) - https://bit.ly/4uE6sxZ "From Batman to Oppenheimer: Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy discuss their epic movie partnership" by Clark Collis | Entertainment Weekly (2023) - https://bit.ly/4xzOPC9    Transcript: https://1weekrentalpod.com/2026/06/batman-begins/#transcript  Artwork by Laci Roth.   Check out Laci's coloring videos on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kKLhWb2g0bKA-RrvvLh0Q/  Matt has a monthly spin-off podcast covering the James Bond films! Check out PodJob: A James Bond Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@podjob007).   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Summer of Nolan" - https://youtube.com/shorts/CAIzthDLrT8  "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ    The "Summer of Nolan" theme song was written by Matt Stokes. Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by TJ Barends. Performed by: TJ Barends - backing vocals Wade Hymel - drums, percussion, and backing vocals Laci Roth - vocals Matt Stokes - vocals, guitar, and bass   Follow 1-Week Rental, a movie podcast: Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social   1-Week Rental used to be Load Bearing Beams.

Darin Lundberg from the NoastlgiaCast and Back To Bluey makes his Order debut to discuss the movie he saw in theaters more than any other! So I assume he liked it, right? It’s Batman Begins! For more from the NostalgiaCast, click HERE!

Laci and Matt kick off the Summer of Nolan with a look at Nolan's early career—his feature debut Following (1998) and then his breakout hit Memento (2001). But first, we share our big-picture thoughts on Christopher Nolan: Why is he the world's most popular director? Does he identify too much with J. Robert Oppenheimer? Is he too boring and well-adjusted to make a good subject for a podcast miniseries? Like his hero Steven Spielberg, Nolan didn't attend film school. Instead, he taught himself to make movies by making movies. He self-financed and produced Following a few hours at a time, but it already showed his gifts as a director and the writing and editing styles that would become hallmarks of all his future films. Working on a considerably larger budget, Nolan then made Memento, which became an indie sensation on the late-90s/early-2000s film festival circuit. It then became a surprise hit at the box office and an even bigger success on home video, launching Nolan's storied Hollywood career. 1-Week Rental tells the story of Memento before diving deep into a discussion and analysis of the movie itself. Watch this episode in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5RuE5-Xv1A  Next week (June 19, 2026). The Summer of Nolan continues with Batman Begins (2005)! The Summer of Nolan is our summer 2026 miniseries covering the movie career of Christopher Nolan through nine movies on the main feed (plus additional episodes on the Patreon!), presented in chronological order, starting with Memento and going through Oppenheimer. And don't be surprised if our old pal Odysseus drops by to tell us about his long journey home to his wife.   Time stamps: 00:01:39 — Opening thoughts on Christopher Nolan 00:14:45 — History segment: Christopher Nolan's early life; the criminal career of his older brother Matt; Following; and the production, release, and legacy of Memento 00:53:46 — Movie discussion 01:52:50 — Final thoughts & star ratings   Memento (2001) was written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Starring Guy Pearce, Joe Pantoliano, Carrie-Anne Moss, Stephen Tobolowsky, Harriest Sansom Harris, Mark Boone Junior, and Callum Keith Rennie as Dodd.   Sources: "Batman, robbin' and murder" by Christopher Goodwin | The Sunday Times (2010) - https://bit.ly/43N5Drx  "Fact Check: Is Christopher Nolan's Brother a Suspected Hitman Called 'Oppenheimer'?" by Jamie Burton | Newsweek (2023) - https://bit.ly/4a0mSth  "I was there at the Inception of Christopher Nolan's film career" by Matthew Tempest | The Guardian (2011) - https://bit.ly/3RM0Wf3  18-Minute Analysis By Christopher Nolan On Story & Construction Of Memento - https://youtu.be/tYScJZWhaHA  "Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work" by Ian Nathan (2026) - https://amzn.to/4oc2lro  "Guy Pearce On Why Working With Christopher Nolan Was One Of His Greatest Life Experiences" by Alex Godfrey | Empire (2020) - https://bit.ly/4e2UW8W  "Memory Swerves" by Daniel Fierman | Entertainment Weekly (2001) - https://bit.ly/3Q5qyTv    Transcript: https://1weekrentalpod.com/2026/06/memento/#transcript  Artwork by Laci Roth.   Check out Laci's coloring videos on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kKLhWb2g0bKA-RrvvLh0Q/  Matt has a monthly spin-off podcast covering the James Bond films! Check out PodJob: A James Bond Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@podjob007).   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Summer of Nolan" - https://youtube.com/shorts/CAIzthDLrT8  "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ    The "Summer of Nolan" theme song was written by Matt Stokes. Produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by TJ Barends. Performed by: TJ Barends - backing vocals Wade Hymel - drums, percussion, and backing vocals Laci Roth - vocals Matt Stokes - vocals, guitar, and bass   Follow 1-Week Rental, a movie podcast: Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social   1-Week Rental used to be Load Bearing Beams.

As always there are spoilers ahead! Blade Runner was not a huge hit in 1982 but it did gain a fair few fans on its initial release. One of those fans was a teenager from Cheshire by the name of Paul Franklin who would go on to work on numerous big budget films and win two Oscars for his work as a Special Effects Supervisor on Interstellar and Inception. I spoke to Paul about his first impressions of the film, what makes it special and how it influences Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises.   Apologies for the abrupt ending to this episode. It is late, I've been quite busy and I have other work I really must tend to. Details of the next episode at the bottom of the show notes.  You can follow the podcast on social media on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. If you would like to support the podcast you can become a patron and for £3 or $3 a month you can get ad free versions of the show. https://www.patreon.com/everyscififilm   Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:47 Paul's first impressions 07:11 Influences on Blade Runner 14:01 Syd Mead's design 17:52 A future without Blade Runner 21:28 PK Dick & Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep 23:36 The plight of the androids 27:18 Deckard as replicant 32:01 Influence of Blade Runner on Paul's work 40:45 Vangelis 41:58 ET vs Blade Runner NEXT EPISODE! Next episode we will be discussing the rather striking and uncomfortable 1966 Japanese film The Face of Another. The film is available on Criterion Channel in the US and Canada and on YouTube.  You can check the Just Watch website to see where the film is available in your region.

Doug and Justin dig into one of the most relatable questions on the internet: what was cool, attractive, or impressive at 18 that is straight-up embarrassing by the time you hit 30? The answers get deeply personal, very funny, and honestly a little painful. Stories include: Doug's era of competitive eating and genuinely bragging about how much food he could put away in one sitting, Justin serenading girls with acoustic guitar and firmly believing it was working, Doug entering a male beauty pageant at Augustana College specifically to wear David-statue underwear in the swimsuit competition and performing an original heartfelt song called "Chill" in front of a full auditorium, Justin spending his UPS paychecks exclusively on throwing stars and nunchucks from the mall, and both hosts processing the cringe of house party concerts they gave while extremely over-served. The community and Reddit weigh in with their own entries: basement dates at your parents' house, wearing overalls when you're not a farmer, bragging about how often you drink, living with a mattress on the floor and no groceries like it's a personality, getting into street fights, decorating your apartment with empty booze bottles, and refusing to put your shopping cart back. Also this episode: Doug has big news — he got a new job. And even bigger news — Natalie finally watched Top Gun Maverick and her reaction did not disappoint. Sweaty palms, wide eyes, hand-holding during the final act, and the ultimate compliment: "Why did you wait so long to show me this?" Plus a discussion of what's next on Natalie's movie journey: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Hunger Games, and the story of what happened when Daredevil Born Again Season 2 was accidentally too intense for a 10-year-old. And Justin still hasn't watched Arcane. Doug is working on it. Then it's time for The Verdict: the Letterboxd review guessing game. This round features reviews for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Obsession, The Florida Project, How to Train Your Dragon (live action), Silence of the Lambs, The Lighthouse, Don't Worry Darling, and the new Superman. This week's recommendations: Justin — Win Win (2011). Paul Giamatti and Bobby Cannavale. Underseen gem. Rent it for $3.99. Doug — Daredevil Born Again Season 2 on Disney+. Charlie Cox is phenomenal. Go watch it. Subscribe: https://youtube.com/mindgappodcast  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/T3HwyEw5v7  Listen everywhere you get podcasts  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindgappodcast Merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67768184  

On episode 156 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by film critic Jake Tropila discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Prestige (2006). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to break down, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. Just a year after dazzling audiences with Batman Begins, Nolan returned with a film that would become one of the best films of his career, about two magicians dueling each other for the right to produce not only the best magic trick of all time, but to be the last man standing in a feud that costs more than anyone could imagine. In being a film about filmmaking as well as a stellar adaptation of the Christopher Priest novel, Nolan made his darkest, most cynical film to date; a twisted tale about the sacrifices it takes to create art, and the obsession that consumes someone when they are close to reaching an immortality level of fame. Ryan, Jay, and Jake break down their thoughts on the film, how much The Prestige is a cousin to Memento in terms of tone, where Christian Bale is within his career, why Hugh Jackman has never delivered a better performance than this, the power of David Bowie, the horrid accent of Scarlett Johansson, the logic of the film's twist, the wild differences between the film and the original novel, and if seeing/knowing a film's twist helps or hurts a film's rewatchability. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h15m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Dark Knight. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

On this episode of Shelf Life, Kevin and Rachel get palladium poisoning and debate governmental takeover of personal property with the 3rd movie in the MCU, Iron Man 2. A movie where Tony Stark has to stop his suit from killing him and a bunch of other bloated nonsense.Discussions include cockatoo sidekicks, reckless billionaires and their legacies, giving a Batman Begins speech, and just how the hell did Tony build a collider in his basement? Listen and enjoy to find out if Iron Man 2 has shelf life.0:00:00 - Intro0:08:45 - Iron Man 2 backstory0:20:20 - Iron Man 2 walkthrough1:22:23 - Black Widow shows up1:59:59 - My dinner with Ivan2:13:53 - Tony's birthday bash2:50:00 - Howard's gift to Tony3:11:39 - Sam Rockwell dances3:43:26 - Shelf Life VerdictBe sure to subscribe to the show, check out the website, and spread the word of the podcast. And if this is your first episode, check out the rest of the catalog, there may be something in it you'll like. And follow us on our social media pages, we'll announce volume and episode drops and maybe other stuff, look forward to some collections on the shelf coming soon: @shelflifepod.bsky.social — Bluesky Shelf Life (@shelf_life_pod) on ThreadsShelf Life (@shelf_life_pod) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://shelflifepodcast.wixsite.com/shelflifeYou can stream or purchase today's episode subject by looking here for availability: Iron Man 2 streaming: where to watch movie online?Have a story about the episodes or something to say, contact the podcast shelflifethepodcast@gmail.comThe opinion, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the characters portrayed by those on the podcast are tongue and cheek meant for entertainment purposes only and very sarcastic. The impressions done on the show are out of love and done poorly. Any clips or music used within the show is used for review effect and is property of the owners. The viewpoints do not represent those of the hosts, people, institutions, and organizations who the creators may or may not be associated with in professional or personal capacity.

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) shine a light on the 2005 film BATMAN BEGINS, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, which made an outsized impact on the character and superhero movie genre. They discuss how the film shaped them as younger Batman fans; the scope of the origin story told — well beyond the typical moment of Bruce with his slain parents in the alley; key themes of fear & falling; direct comic book influences on Nolan, including the relatively obscure short story "The Man Who Falls" from 1989; and the choice & utilization of Ra's al Ghul & Scarecrow as the primary antagonists.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.Mentioned in this episode:Aw Yeah ComicsFat Moose ComicsDrunken AvengerAlways Hold On To Smallville

On episode 154 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by Pop Culture Confidential host Christina Jeurling Birro discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Insomnia (2002). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. What does one do after making their big breakthrough? For Christopher Nolan, it was his chance to step up another level and work on a American remake of the 1997 Norwegian film of the same name, Insomnia, which follows a washed up cop investigating a murder case in a small town, stuck in a web of lies connected to his past mistakes and getting tangled in a cat and mouse game with a smart criminal who wants to get away with the crime they've committed. Obsessed with the original when he was making Following, the young director set out to make his version of the modern cautionary crime tale, which for the guys and Christina seems like a misstep for him following his monumental statement of Memento. Ryan, Jay, and Christina break down their thoughts on the film, their connection with the original, the sleepiness of Al Pacino (with an impression by Ryan once or twice on the show), the dramatic work of Robin Williams, the appeal of Hilary Swank, not being able to sleep with the lights on, and how this is the least "Nolan" movie of his filmography, both in good ways and mostly bad ways. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h041m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Batman Begins. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Batman Begins follows billionaire Bruce Wayne as he trains to become a masked vigilante and returns to Gotham City to wage war on crime as Batman.Batman Begins was released on June 15, 2005, and stars Christian Bale. It was directed by Christopher Nolan.Follow:SSC on InstagramTim on Letterboxd

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Friday's episode of Rush to Reason opens with John Rush and Andy Peth discussing Colorado's Republican infighting, which takes center stage as they sound off on the lawsuit challenging the state's open primary system. Are Republicans losing because of election rules—or because they refuse to face Colorado's political reality? Ron Hanks, Scott Bottoms supporters, and the “Davidian” wing of the party come under heavy criticism as John and Andy debate strategy, candidate quality, and the future of the GOP. Could Greg Lopez's independent run make an already difficult 2026 race even worse? Then Andy Peth dives into one of the most controversial movie adaptations of the year with Animal Farm, uncovers a surprise hidden gem in The Sheep Detectives, and steps back into brutal tournament combat with Mortal Kombat 2. Which movie completely missed the point of its source material? Which one became an unexpected four-star favorite? And which film is pure fun for longtime fans? Find the complete breakdown of Andy's Movie Reviews ➡️ https://www.rushtoreason.com/movie-reviews-2/ Movie Reviews • 14:54— Animal Farm review begins • 30:02 — The Sheep Detectives review begins • 42:51 — Mortal Kombat 2 review begins HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush to Reason swings from heartfelt emotion to full-blown movie mayhem. John Rush opens the hour with his annual Mother's Day tribute, featuring the powerful “World's Toughest Job” interview that reminds listeners just how much moms sacrifice every single day. The emotional moment quickly gives way to one of the most entertaining Friday movie hours yet as John, Andy Peth, callers, and listeners launch into an endless stream of fight movies, legendary action scenes, and unforgettable movie brawls. From Roadhouse, Rocky, The Matrix, and John Wick to Lethal Weapon, Predator, Saving Private Ryan, Batman Begins, and 300, the hour becomes a celebration of classic action films, martial arts legends, war movies, and cult favorites. Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Denzel Washington all enter the conversation as the crew debates what truly makes a great fight movie—storytelling, choreography, humor, or pure entertainment. Whether it's emotional tributes, brutal boxing matches, sword fights, kung fu classics, or hilarious comedy battles, Hour 2 delivers nonstop nostalgia and movie fun.

Join the Conversation at 303-477-5600 or text to 307-200-8222 Monday - Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm MT. https://RushToReason.com HOUR 1 Friday's episode of Rush to Reason opens with John Rush and Andy Peth discussing Colorado's Republican infighting, which takes center stage as they sound off on the lawsuit challenging the state's open primary system. Are Republicans losing because of election rules—or because they refuse to face Colorado's political reality? Ron Hanks, Scott Bottoms supporters, and the “Davidian” wing of the party come under heavy criticism as John and Andy debate strategy, candidate quality, and the future of the GOP. Could Greg Lopez's independent run make an already difficult 2026 race even worse? Then Andy Peth dives into one of the most controversial movie adaptations of the year with Animal Farm, uncovers a surprise hidden gem in The Sheep Detectives, and steps back into brutal tournament combat with Mortal Kombat 2. Which movie completely missed the point of its source material? Which one became an unexpected four-star favorite? And which film is pure fun for longtime fans? Find the complete breakdown of Andy's Movie Reviews ➡️ https://www.rushtoreason.com/movie-reviews-2/ Movie Reviews • 14:54— Animal Farm review begins • 30:02 — The Sheep Detectives review begins • 42:51 — Mortal Kombat 2 review begins HOUR 2 Hour 2 of Rush to Reason swings from heartfelt emotion to full-blown movie mayhem. John Rush opens the hour with his annual Mother's Day tribute, featuring the powerful “World's Toughest Job” interview that reminds listeners just how much moms sacrifice every single day. The emotional moment quickly gives way to one of the most entertaining Friday movie hours yet as John, Andy Peth, callers, and listeners launch into an endless stream of fight movies, legendary action scenes, and unforgettable movie brawls. From Roadhouse, Rocky, The Matrix, and John Wick to Lethal Weapon, Predator, Saving Private Ryan, Batman Begins, and 300, the hour becomes a celebration of classic action films, martial arts legends, war movies, and cult favorites. Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan, Tom Cruise, Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Denzel Washington all enter the conversation as the crew debates what truly makes a great fight movie—storytelling, choreography, humor, or pure entertainment. Whether it's emotional tributes, brutal boxing matches, sword fights, kung fu classics, or hilarious comedy battles, Hour 2 delivers nonstop nostalgia and movie fun.

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After taking on a studio film (2002’s Insomnia) and reinventing the superhero film (2005’s Batman Begins), Christopher Nolan finally had enough clout to fund the adaptation of a Christopher Priest novel that he had PLEDGED to be his next project … Continue reading →

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The cult film podcast with Mat Colegate (aka Lord Nuneaton Savage) & Dan White (aka The Beast Must Die).The Savage Beast, Season 2, no.6: Building a Better BatmanIn this latest episode we take a look at the Batman films of Christopher Nolan, incluidng:Batman Begins (2005)The Dark Knight (2008)The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Movie Mistrial, we descend into the shadows of Gotham as we revisit Christopher Nolan's bold reboot, Batman Begins.Batman Begins reinvents the superhero origin story with grounded realism, emotional depth, and a commanding performance by Christian Bale. Nolan's darker tone and focus on fear, trauma, and justice helped redefine comic book films for a new generation. While hugely influential, some viewers feel its pacing is uneven, with heavy exposition in the first act and action sequences that can be visually murky compared with its sequels.Join us as we explore the beginning of The Dark Knight. Is this the definitive Batman origin—or merely the setup for greater things to come?Connect with us and share your thoughts:Twitter: http://tiny.cc/MistrialTwitterFacebook: http://tiny.cc/MistrialFBInstagram: http://tiny.cc/MistrialInstaWebsite: www.moviemistrial.com

Sona and I open by announcing the launch of the Need Some Introduction Patreon (currently free), featuring niche film/show coverage and a rewatch of Christopher Nolan's filmography (Insomnia review and Batman Begins). We discuss Michael Jackson's enduring appeal to kids, the upcoming biopic “Michael” (starring a relative), and how it reportedly focuses on spectacle while avoiding later controversies; we also recommend the “Thriller 40” documentary and talk about separating art from artist and “canceling.” We then break down Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2 Episode 4, focusing on the Passover Seder framing (freedom vs Coop's entrapment), Ash's erratic behavior and blackmail, Coop's confusing motivations, and frustrations with underwritten or illogical female storylines (Mel, Sam, Tori, Allie, Elena). We close with brief updates on Imperfect Women improving in Elizabeth Moss's section and enjoyment of Margot's Got Money Troubles. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/NeedsSomeIntroduction   Mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com   00:00 Show Intro and Patreon Launch 01:33 Sona Updates Birthday and New Cat 03:05 Michael Biopic Buzz 04:35 Why MJ Still Captivates 11:56 Biopic Controversies and Omissions 16:39 Art vs Artist and Cancel Culture 26:04 Thriller 40 Documentary Deep Dive 33:19 Back to the Show Episode 4 35:06 Passover Seder Setting 37:31 Coop Motivation and Writing Issues 40:32 Ash Character Shift and Liv Returns 43:28 Female Storylines Mel Wall Drama 45:05 Fence Fight Fallout 46:11 Sam Gets Sympathy 46:44 Forgive Mel Debate 47:50 Daughter Reality Check 49:15 Friend Group Problems 55:56 Allie Teaching Spiral 58:34 Coop and Elena Heist Logic 01:02:09 Horse Lessons Rant 01:05:11 Ash Dark Side Signals 01:09:08 Seder Plagues and Firstborn 01:12:51 Freedom Theme and Blackmail 01:13:59 Sting Operation Theory 01:16:37 Wrap Up and Other Shows Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director Christopher Nolan made his mark in the mid-2000s with Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. But between these two blockbusters, Nolan and Bale teamed up on another project, an adaptation of Christopher Priest's 1995 epistolary novel about two rival magicians in late 1800s England, with Hugh Jackman playing Bale's frenemy. In the mix are Michael Caine, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, and Andy Serkis, with David Bowie appearing as inventor Nikola Tesla. The modestly budgeted film successfully wowed audiences, earning over $100 million at the box office, and it scored Oscar noms for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography. Now we're watching very closely to see if The Prestige still holds up twenty years later. Or, perhaps, its tricks no longer fool us… because you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain. Oh, no! Wrong movie! Abra-cadabra!   ITHACON 49 is Saturday, April 25th, and Sunday, April 26th, at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY! Tickets available at ITHACON.org    For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dean Karayanis, New York Sun columnist and former Rush Limbaugh staffer, delivers a fast‑moving, historically grounded, and sharply opinionated monologue that blends humor, cultural memory, and political critique. He opens with a Mel Brooks WWII anecdote — using it as a springboard to contrast Allied sacrifice with the brutality of Iran's regime and how a Jewish kid from Brooklyn and Nazis could give each other their due but President Trump's critics cannot. From there, its reflections on the recent U.S. rescue of a downed airman in Iran, arguing that critics refuse to acknowledge success because it disrupts their preferred narrative about President Trump and American military capability. Dean skewers foreign commentators, media outlets, and political figures who frame the rescue as a “failure” or “gamble,” highlighting what he sees as deliberate distortion. He draws on pop‑culture touchstones — Batman Begins, Jaws, Rambo — to illustrate how institutions and pundits often move the goalposts, dismiss victories, or twist facts to maintain a predetermined storyline. Throughout the episode, he contrasts Hollywood cynicism with real‑world heroism, emphasizing the value America places on rescuing its own. The conversation expands into broader reflections on war reporting, historical amnesia, and the persistence of anti‑American sentiment. Karayanis cites military assessments, past conflicts, and media behavior during hurricanes and crises to argue that critics are invested not in accuracy but in undermining the administration. He closes by examining Trump's version of Nixon's “Madman Theory” ahead of his warning that Tuesday will be “Power Plant and Bridge Day” when they're destroyed — framed as strategic psychological pressure — and advises not to let partisan narratives overshadow the reality of American success on the battlefield.

The hosts debate who is the podcast-Batman (the best version of Batman), and also cover the 2005 superhero film Batman Begins. Michael and Abe discuss the myth of Batman, the logic of Gotham, and cops (mainly). Episode brought to you by askingseven via the Pick the Flick tier of our patreon! Thanks, seven! Features: Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store

Welcome to another episode of #NolanClub! In celebration of the 15th Anniversary of Batman Begins, Geek History Lesson is kicking off the second installment of the Summer Movie Club with special guest Mark Ellis (@markellislive)! Join Jason and Ashley as they dive into Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking reboot of the Dark Knight, exploring how it redefined superhero cinema and set the stage for a legendary trilogy. Will they uncover the true legacy of Bruce Wayne's journey? Listen now to find out—and watch out for Mark's hot takes!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, our Teen Titans Podcast, and our GHL Exclusive Discord, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!