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In this episode of The Flannel Wizard, we dive deep into the wild theories and lingering questions after Superman (2025)—starting with one of the biggest shockers: Is Jor-El even real? From hidden agendas to possible AI trickery, we're breaking down everything that feels off about Clark's Kryptonian dad.Then we tackle the heated debate: Is this Superman too weak? We compare his power levels, emotional arc, and presence to the legends that came before—from Reeve and Cavill to animation and comics.But we're not stopping there—because with Superman rebooted, what's next for Batman in James Gunn's new DCU? We talk legacy, tone, and what kind of Dark Knight might be rising in this new era.Go follow Matt: https://linktr.ee/supergainsbrosGo follow Ez: https://linktr.ee/theflannelwizardFriends, the Flannel Wizard is here to guide you through some of my favorite fandoms include: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, and many more. Questions, thoughts, or a theory too good to keep to yourself; hit me up at theflannelwizard@gmail.comThanks for stopping by, May the Force be with you, may the Light shine on you, and don't let the muggles get you down!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a wide-ranging conversation about box office trends, Comic-Con reveals, and the growing debate around casting A-list celebrities in animated films. Highlights include: Paramount debuts the first teaser for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Mark Hamill joins as the Flying Dutchman, and Jim reflects on the franchise's enduring magic. Godzilla's 70th anniversary celebration hits San Diego Comic-Con – Drew previews his panel, and Jim geeks out over Super7's pop-up recreating the “Godzilla Minus One” train scene. Chris Pratt returns for Garfield 2 – But should Hollywood rely less on celebrities and more on trained voice actors? Jim revisits old rants and Billy West's take on the trend. Michelle Yeoh joins the English dub of Ne Zha 2 – Now the highest-grossing animated film globally, the dubbed version hits U.S. theaters in August. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires – Warner Bros. Animation unveils a visually stunning reimagining of the Dark Knight at Comic-Con. Plus: tributes to Pokémon voice legend James Carter Cathcart, Bugs Bunny's 85th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl, and a sneak peek at Bluey at the Cinema: Let's Play Chef coming soon to Europe. It's an episode packed with nostalgia, news, and insights from both coasts as Jim and Drew tackle everything from kaiju cosplay to cartoon casting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Somewhere around the mid-1970s, Hollywood studios realized that the summer months were the perfect launching point for their most-expensive, highest-profile projects. With kids out of school, families needed something to do. The prestigious Oscar-bait timeframe was half a year away. And people welcomed an opportunity to get out of the sun and into a dark, air-conditioned room to watch grown men get eaten by dinosaurs whilst using the toilet, and countless cars exploding for no discernible reason. Billions of dollars have been made by summer blockbusters, and even a few awards have ben won by them. So for the first of our 2025 Summer Specials, we want to look back at those mega-grossing pictures and try to determine the best Summer Blockbuster Film of all time. Movies discussed: Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Ghostbusters, Grease, Shrek, Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, Twister, Barbie, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jaws, Independence Day, Iron Man, Back to the Future. Join host Eric Rezsnyak and GPCD panelists Karissa Kloss, Kate Racculia, and Michael Schwarz as they discuss 16 of the most-loved, most-successful movies of all time. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For an extended version of this episode, featuring 20 more minutes of movie discussion, as well as the warm-up in which we discuss even more summer blockbusters that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panelists: Karissa Kloss, Kate Racculia, Michael Schwarz Producer: Derek Mekita Editor: Eric Rezsnyak Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch #blockbuster #movies #summermovies #jurassicpark #jaws #starwars #barbie #thedarkknight #ironman #ghostbusters #twister #thelionking #backtothefuture #independenceday #piratesofthecaribbean #grease #et #ettheextraterrestrial #indianajones #raidersofthelostark #shrek #popcornmovies #boxoffice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Fine Tooning, Jim Hill and Drew Taylor dig into a wide-ranging conversation about box office trends, Comic-Con reveals, and the growing debate around casting A-list celebrities in animated films. Highlights include: Paramount debuts the first teaser for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – Mark Hamill joins as the Flying Dutchman, and Jim reflects on the franchise's enduring magic. Godzilla's 70th anniversary celebration hits San Diego Comic-Con – Drew previews his panel, and Jim geeks out over Super7's pop-up recreating the “Godzilla Minus One” train scene. Chris Pratt returns for Garfield 2 – But should Hollywood rely less on celebrities and more on trained voice actors? Jim revisits old rants and Billy West's take on the trend. Michelle Yeoh joins the English dub of Ne Zha 2 – Now the highest-grossing animated film globally, the dubbed version hits U.S. theaters in August. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires – Warner Bros. Animation unveils a visually stunning reimagining of the Dark Knight at Comic-Con. Plus: tributes to Pokémon voice legend James Carter Cathcart, Bugs Bunny's 85th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl, and a sneak peek at Bluey at the Cinema: Let's Play Chef coming soon to Europe. It's an episode packed with nostalgia, news, and insights from both coasts as Jim and Drew tackle everything from kaiju cosplay to cartoon casting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel, Skyler, Anthony, and I created a tier list of all the Batman: The Animated Series villains from seasons 1 and 2.Follow us! Abrar: @brownboywonderpodcast, Brownboywonders Skyler: @skyler8bit, @RSR_PodcastDaniel: @RSR_Podcast, DanielMCGAnthony: @AnthonyLantern, @AnthonyReviews, The Grud PodcastRay: @TheRaySketchesFULL BATMAN TAS SCHEDULESEASON 11. "On Leather Wings"2. "The Cat and the Claw: Part I"3. "The Cat and the Claw: Part II"4. "The Last Laugh"5. "Nothing to Fear"6. "Pretty Poison"7. "The Underdwellers"8. "P.O.V."9. "The Forgotten"10. "Be a Clown"11. "Heart of Ice"12. "Two-Face: Part I"13. "Two-Face: Part II"14. "It's Never Too Late"15. "I've Got Batman in My Basement"16. "Christmas with the Joker"17. "See No Evil"18. "Beware the Gray Ghost"19. "Feat of Clay: Part I"20. "Feat of Clay: Part II"21. "Prophecy of Doom"22. "Joker's Favor"23. "Vendetta"24. "Fear of Victory"25. "The Clock King"26. "Appointment in Crime Alley"27. "Mad as a Hatter"28. "Dreams in Darkness"29. "Eternal Youth"30. "Perchance to Dream"31. "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy"32. "Robin's Reckoning: Part I"33. "Robin's Reckoning: Part II"34. "The Laughing Fish"35. "Night of the Ninja"36. "Cat Scratch Fever"37. "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"38. "Heart of Steel: Part I"39. "Heart of Steel: Part II"40. "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"41. "Tyger, Tyger"42. "Joker's Wild"43. "Moon of the Wolf"44. "Day of the Samurai"45. "Terror in the Sky"46. "Almost Got 'Im"47. "Birds of a Feather"48. "What Is Reality?"49. "I Am the Night"50. "Off Balance"51. "The Man Who Killed Batman"52. "Mudslide"53. "Zatanna"54. "The Mechanic"55. "Harley and Ivy"56. "Blind as a Bat"57. "His Silicon Soul"58. "Shadow of the Bat: Part I"59. "Shadow of the Bat: Part II"60. "Fire from Olympus"61. "The Demon's Quest: Part I"62. "The Demon's Quest: Part II"63. "Read My Lips"64. "The Worry Men"65. "Paging the Crime Doctor"Batman of the Phantasm (1993) SEASON 266. "Sideshow"67. "A Bullet for Bullock"68. "Trial"69. "Avatar"70. "House & Garden"71. "The Terrible Trio"72. "Harlequinade"73. "Time Out of Joint"74. "Catwalk"75. "Bane"76. "Baby-Doll"77. "The Lion and the Unicorn"78. "Showdown"79. "Riddler's Reform"80. "Second Chance"81. "Harley's Holiday"82. "Lock-Up"83. "Make 'Em Laugh"84. "Deep Freeze"85. "Batgirl Returns"Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero SEASON 386. "Holiday Knights"87. "Sins of the Father"88. "Cold Comfort"89. "Double Talk"90. "You Scratch My Back"91. "Never Fear"92. "Joker's Millions"93. "Growing Pains"94. "Love Is a Croc"95. "Torch Song"96. "The Ultimate Thrill"97. "Over the Edge"98. "Mean Seasons"99. "Critters"100. "Cult of the Cat"101. "Animal Act"102. "Old Wounds"103. "The Demon Within"104. "Girl's Night Out"105. "Mad Love"106. "Chemistry"107. "Beware the Creeper"108. "Judgment Day"109. "Legends of the Dark Knight"Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman 2003
DC Theatrical Films - Part Three Quintin, Tristan, Hayden, and Welling rank every single theatrically released DC movie in three episodes leading up to the new James Gunn Superman film. In the final part, they rank the best 16 movies. Where will The Dark Knight, V for Vendetta, and Superman fall on the list?
On this episode of Remainders we watch the 2001 movie Bully. Based on a true story about a Florida murder, Bully is directed by Larry Clark of Kids fame. Capturing that same sense of aimless and amoral young people, Bully is a brutal and terrifying account of a group of kids planning to murder the monstrous Bobby, played by Nick Stahl. Bobby is the source of abuse and anguish for Marty, played by Brad Renfro, and their friendship spurs their friends to react. Mean, dirty, and slightly horrifying, Bully is nonetheless a time capsule of pre-9/11 fear of disaffected youth.Other topics include the careers of Nick Stahl and Brad Renfro, Batman Begins vs. The Dark Knight, Tom Wilkenson's accent, Liam Neeson and The Naked Gun, the passing of Michael Madsen, new Criterion sale pickups, and how big of a fan Eminem is of Kids.Songs of the WeekDead Meat by Sean LennonTaking a Chance on Love by Ella FitzgeraldRemainders Podcast Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter
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In this episode, Carlos Demen returns to the show and brings with him another Batman/Superman story, with the 3-issue crossover "Dark Knight Over Metropolis". Hear us discuss: -The different storytellers involved -Being a concise story amongst three different books -Batman and Superman working as allies -Nods to Batman '89 Plus, how this story measures up against other Batman/Superman comics. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow Carlos on X: @CdnCapedCrusadr. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Endelig! The Dark Knight, The Caped Crusader, Lynvingen, selveste Batman!1:35 - Nananananananananananananananana …5:46 - Kan Batman fly med kappa?10:20 - Kan Vidar få Batman til å fly med kappa likevel?16:39 - Bat-signalet og Batmans verste fiende22:09 - Nananananananananananananananana … Kråkemann?? Ft. Evens nye superhelt-alterego36:15 - KAPPE-score!Send oss en melding!Hvis du likte denne episoden, skriv gjerne en hyggelig omtale på spotify eller iTunes og anbefal den til dine venner og superskurker. På underkappa.no finner du alle episodene og en oversikt over alle poengene vi har gitt så langt. Hvis du har kommentarer til oss, spørsmål eller forslag til superhelter, så send oss en melding på instagram @underkappa.
Legendary comic creator Phil Hester joins Jimmy on the Cryptid Creator Corner to talk about his career in comics. Jimmy and Phil discuss some of his more recent work, like the excellent Gotham City: Year One with Tom King and the astounding Family Tree with Jeff Lemire. This is your chance to listen to a true master of his comic-making craft. It was also recently announced that Phil has teamed up with James Robinson for The Adventures of Lumen N. from Dark Horse Comics. Dark Horse website Follow Phil Hester on Bluesky The Adventures of Lumen N. From Dark Horse The year is 1901 and our heroine Lumen is a precocious 13-year-old with many questions about her life. Why has her father been gone for years? Why must she learn so many languages and fighting techniques and what's with all the lessons in seafaring? Then an attack on her home by a horde of steam-punk assassins delivers the first glimmer of an answer, when Lumen's savior reveals himself as her grandfather, the legendary Captain Nemo, one of the greatest characters in Victorian science fiction literature. A brand-new world of steam-punk adventure and thrills is about to open up for Lumen as she connects with the grandfather she never knew while together they take on a cabal of evil masterminds, intent on world domination . . . a world full of heroes and villains from Victorian adventure and fantasy fiction. Out September 3rd from Dark Horse Comics Gotham City: Year One From the publisher There once was a shining city on the water, a home for families, hope, and prosperity. It was Gotham and it was glorious. The story of its fall from grace, the legend that would birth the Bat, has remained untold for 80 years. That's about to change. Superstar creators Tom King and Phil Hester team up for the first time to tell the definitive origin of Gotham City: how it became the cesspool of violence and corruption it is today, and how it harbored and then unleashed the sin that led to the rise of the Dark Knight. Two generations before Batman, private investigator Slam Bradley gets tangled in the “kidnapping of the century” as the infant Wayne heir disappears in the night…and so begins a brutal, hard-boiled, epic tale of a man living on the edge and a city about to burn. PATREON We have a new Patreon, CryptidCreatorCornerpod. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. We got two simple tiers, $1 and $3. Want to know more, you know what to do. THE ORDER OF THE NUN-YA STARBURST: VIOLA Make sure to check out our friend's new crowdfunding campaign The Order of the Nun-Ya Starburst: Viola that I mentioned in the episode. (LINK) ARKENFORGE Play TTRPG games? Make sure to check out our partner Arkenforge. Use the discount code YETI5 to get $5 off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this 2006 conversation, legendary writer and editor Denny O'Neil joins Word Balloon to revisit his groundbreaking 1980s run on The Question, a series that helped redefine the character for a new generation. Originally created by Steve Ditko for Charlton Comics, Vic Sage found new life under O'Neil's pen—philosophical, gritty, and deeply human.We also explore Denny's novel Helltown, which digs into Vic Sage's origin story in a bold new way. Longtime fans will notice some departures from past continuity, but the spirit—and sharp commentary—are pure O'Neil.Plus: Denny shares stories from his early days in comics, working under editors like Julie Schwartz and Stan Lee, and yes, there's some great Batman talk too—no surprise from the man who helped shape the Dark Knight for over three decades. A must-listen for fans of classic comics, noir storytelling, and one of the true legends of the mediu
Daniel, Skyler, Anthony, and I discussed Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZeroFollow us! Abrar: @brownboywonderpodcast, Brownboywonders Skyler: @skyler8bit, @RSR_PodcastDaniel: @RSR_Podcast, DanielMCGAnthony: @AnthonyLantern, @AnthonyReviews, The Grud PodcastRay: @TheRaySketchesFULL BATMAN TAS SCHEDULESEASON 11. "On Leather Wings"2. "The Cat and the Claw: Part I"3. "The Cat and the Claw: Part II"4. "The Last Laugh"5. "Nothing to Fear"6. "Pretty Poison"7. "The Underdwellers"8. "P.O.V."9. "The Forgotten"10. "Be a Clown"11. "Heart of Ice"12. "Two-Face: Part I"13. "Two-Face: Part II"14. "It's Never Too Late"15. "I've Got Batman in My Basement"16. "Christmas with the Joker"17. "See No Evil"18. "Beware the Gray Ghost"19. "Feat of Clay: Part I"20. "Feat of Clay: Part II"21. "Prophecy of Doom"22. "Joker's Favor"23. "Vendetta"24. "Fear of Victory"25. "The Clock King"26. "Appointment in Crime Alley"27. "Mad as a Hatter"28. "Dreams in Darkness"29. "Eternal Youth"30. "Perchance to Dream"31. "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy"32. "Robin's Reckoning: Part I"33. "Robin's Reckoning: Part II"34. "The Laughing Fish"35. "Night of the Ninja"36. "Cat Scratch Fever"37. "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"38. "Heart of Steel: Part I"39. "Heart of Steel: Part II"40. "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"41. "Tyger, Tyger"42. "Joker's Wild"43. "Moon of the Wolf"44. "Day of the Samurai"45. "Terror in the Sky"46. "Almost Got 'Im"47. "Birds of a Feather"48. "What Is Reality?"49. "I Am the Night"50. "Off Balance"51. "The Man Who Killed Batman"52. "Mudslide"53. "Zatanna"54. "The Mechanic"55. "Harley and Ivy"56. "Blind as a Bat"57. "His Silicon Soul"58. "Shadow of the Bat: Part I"59. "Shadow of the Bat: Part II"60. "Fire from Olympus"61. "The Demon's Quest: Part I"62. "The Demon's Quest: Part II"63. "Read My Lips"64. "The Worry Men"65. "Paging the Crime Doctor"Batman of the Phantasm (1993) SEASON 266. "Sideshow"67. "A Bullet for Bullock"68. "Trial"69. "Avatar"70. "House & Garden"71. "The Terrible Trio"72. "Harlequinade"73. "Time Out of Joint"74. "Catwalk"75. "Bane"76. "Baby-Doll"77. "The Lion and the Unicorn"78. "Showdown"79. "Riddler's Reform"80. "Second Chance"81. "Harley's Holiday"82. "Lock-Up"83. "Make 'Em Laugh"84. "Deep Freeze"85. "Batgirl Returns"Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero SEASON 386. "Holiday Knights"87. "Sins of the Father"88. "Cold Comfort"89. "Double Talk"90. "You Scratch My Back"91. "Never Fear"92. "Joker's Millions"93. "Growing Pains"94. "Love Is a Croc"95. "Torch Song"96. "The Ultimate Thrill"97. "Over the Edge"98. "Mean Seasons"99. "Critters"100. "Cult of the Cat"101. "Animal Act"102. "Old Wounds"103. "The Demon Within"104. "Girl's Night Out"105. "Mad Love"106. "Chemistry"107. "Beware the Creeper"108. "Judgment Day"109. "Legends of the Dark Knight"Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman 2003
✪WordPress ✪The fourth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics' greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcrasher Captain Entropy, to cover characters and concepts from across DC's history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 1980's The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3, by Len Wein, Jim Aparo, and John Byrne; as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]“In the Beginning” by Len Wein, John Byrne, & Jim Aparo [0:05:13]Batman (JLA-Z) art by Jim Lee [0:15:39]Commissioner Gordon Profile Page art by Lee Weeks [0:28:58]The Joker (DC Outburst: Firepower) art by Norm Breyfogle [0:37:44]Catwoman (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) painted by Brian Stelfreeze [0:45:25]The Scarecrow (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) art by Mike Mignola [0:52:57] “With Friends Like These…” by Wein & Aparo [1:03:46]The Penguin (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) art by Mike Mignola [1:10:49]Two-Face (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) painted by Brian Stelfreeze [1:15:48]Alfred Pennyworth Profile Page art by Lee Weeks [1:21:58]The Mad Hatter (SkyBox Batman Master Series) painted by Dermot Power [1:34:55]The Riddler (DC Outburst: Firepower) art by Staz Johnson [1:40:45] “The Man Behind the Mask” by Wein & Aparo [1:45:51]Secrets of the Batman art by Joe StatonConfidential Communiqués [1:56:36]Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: Rolled Spine Podcasts Images from this episode on TumblrE-MAIL: rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us @rolledspine or skeet host Diabolu Frank on BlueSky#DCSFPDC Secret Files theme song by Luke Daab
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The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: What is the plot of the movie Memento? Question 2: Which director directed The Dark Knight? Question 3: Which film contains the character 'Tony Montana'? Question 4: The language 'Romanian' belongs to which language family? Question 5: What is the name of the 1996 film starring Demi Moore about a woman who is short on funds and clothes? Question 6: Which actor has had roles in films including Tomorrowland and Gravity? Question 7: Which of these Latin phrases translates to 'Remember to live'? Question 8: Which magician was an advisor to King Arthur? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is it! Batman Knightcast's five-part celebration of the Batman/Superman bromance concludes as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin gush over Batman Superman World's Finest #5 with special guest Michael Bailey. Will night fall on the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel? Which hero is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop the dread Devil Nezha? And which guest character is low-key the MVP of this whole storyline? Tune in for the answers to these questions as well as the last installment of the World's Finest Questionnaire! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast-2/ Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/batman-knightcast-39-image-gallery/ Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1788229385 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/knightcast Follow BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/batmanknightcast.bsky.social Check out Michael Bailey on THE FORTRESS OF BAILEYTUDE at: https://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Music: "The New Batman Superman Adventures Theme" by Shirley Walker; "Shake it Off" by Taylor Swift; "November Rain" by Guns 'n' Roses; "Cups" by Anna Kendrick; "Anti Hero" by Taylor Swift; "I Would Die 4 U" by Prince. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesIt's been debated and anticipated…but Matt Reeves finally confirmed via Instagram on June 27 that he and co-writer Mattson Tomlin have completed their script for The Batman Part II. Variety reports that the film is scheduled to release on October 1, 2027, which - if true - will mean this sequel comes out more than five years after the first film. Both James Gunn and Reeves have been repeatedly asked about the state of the film, with Gunn recently rebuking online pressure for Reeves and remarking that a script is expected in June and - ta da, the Dark Knight arrived on time!One half of the big decisions needed to move the James Bond franchise forward has been made. Dune director Denis Villneuve will usher in the next 007 for Amazon MGM as the mega corp looks to refresh and restart the classic spy film franchise. David Heyman and Amy Pascal, who have already been announced as producers, will be joined by Tonya Lapointe who will serve as an executive producer alongside the director. Villneuve referred to Bond as “sacred territory” for him as a filmmaker.This week audiences said “YES” to original films, with the Brad Pitt-led F1 speeding to number one at the box office with a $144 million global takeover. Apple, who released the film, integrated it into their retail stores - with surprise appearances by Pitt and CEO Tim Cook - offered reduced tickets using ApplePay, and offered a deeper dive on Apple Maps of the Grand Prix race tracks, as well as other unique marketing opportunities. M3GAN 2.0 got a road rash, opening to just $10.2 million, and How to Train Your Dragon stayed strong at number two bringing in a three week domestic total of $200 million.Amazon MGM Studios has released the full trailer for Project Hail Mary, the upcoming film adaptation of the 2021 science fiction novel from The Martian author, Andy Weir. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie stars Ryan Gosling as a sixth-grade science teacher sent into space to save Earth. It is scheduled to hit theaters on March 20, 2026.Disney has announced a sequel to its live action Lilo and Stitch film. The news comes as the film approaches the $1 billion dollar mark at the global box office.Edgar Wright's latest film The Running Man released a trailer today. The movie is adapted from a Stephen King novel and stars Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, William H. Macey, and others in a dystopian game show style action flick.Curtis Jackson aka 50 Cent has joined the cast of Legendary Entertainment's feature adaptation of the video game Street Fighter. Jackson will play Balrog, a disgraced boxer who is also the bodyguard of the villain. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that he is deep into training for the part and will be doing his own stunts. David Dastmalchian has also been cast to play baddie M. Bison.Sources tell Deadline that The Social Network director Aaron Sorkin has been set to direct The Social Network Part II for Sony Pictures. Insiders say that while it's being called part two, it's not a straight sequel but rather a follow-up to the original movie.WandaVision and Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer is replacing Moira Walley-Beckett as showrunner for the Fourth Wing series adaptation at Amazon MGM Studios. Schaeffer signed an overall deal with the studio. The series is produced by Michael B. Jordan's company, Outlier Society.Over the weekend at car festival Fuel Fest, Vin Diesel spoke to a crowd of fans and confirmed a tentative release window for the next installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise for April of 2027. He also mentioned that he wants to reunite his character with Paul Walker's character Brian O'Conner. Since Walker passed away in 2013, he would have to be digitally inserted into the film.FX announced today that The Bear has been renewed for a fifth season.
Zeddy, Nikko, and Mr. Caruso give their last minute thoughts before Superman comes out, The Batman 2 script gets turned in, aging of The Dark Knight and the latest Fantastic Four trailer. Rate, Review, & Subscribe here: Contact Us:V39: https://x.com/Vigilante1939Nick Jr: https://x.com/NCarusoJrNikko: https://x.com/NikkoCarusoZeddy: https://x.com/NickZednik
Jong did in fact return! On today's issue Jong gives his thoughts on the MCU Multiverse ranking from Comicpalooza, where he would've ranked some of the films, and what the crew had too high/too low. Plus, Michael gives his non-spoiler review of Jurassic World Rebirth, Punisher being set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Vin Diesel's recent Fast 11 comments, and whether The Dark Knight is the best comicbook movie of the 21st century. Follow Jong and Michael on social media. Bluesky: @one-punch.bsky.social & @producermike975.bsky.socialThreads: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Instagram: @onepunch______ & @producermike975Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts! Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com
Jamie and Evan tackle the two best movies from Marvel and DC. We tackle the amazing talent of Heath Ledger, how much being in the MCU had on Scarlett Johansson's career, but most of all, the main theme at the heart of these two masterpieces, Security vs Freedom. In the face of imminent danger must our first concern be safety, or should we accept the risks to preserve our freedom?
Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too. Here’s a sample episode recapping four Tuesday takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Senate Passes Big, Beautiful Bill In Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts deliver a dynamic and timely breakdown of the Senate’s passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping legislative package poised to reshape the political and economic landscape. Passed by a narrow 51-50 margin with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, the bill now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature, expected by July 4th. This hour dives deep into the bill’s key provisions, including a $5 trillion debt ceiling increase, hundreds of billions allocated for border security and national defense, and a projected $3.3 trillion budget deficit increase through 2034. The hosts analyze the political drama surrounding the bill’s passage, highlighting opposition from Republican Senators Rand Paul, Tom Tillis, and Susan Collins, and the expected reconciliation process in the House. Lefty Language Games Analysis of the Senate’s passage of the “big, beautiful bill,” a major piece of legislation expected to stimulate economic growth, provide tax certainty, and enhance border security. The hosts emphasize the bill’s imperfections but argue its net benefits outweigh its flaws, especially in the context of a government that often lacks the political will to reduce spending. A significant portion of the hour is dedicated to the unsustainable trajectory of federal spending, with references to past efforts by figures like Ross Perot, Senator Ron Johnson, and Senator Rand Paul. The hosts critique both parties for failing to curb entitlement growth and highlight how slowing the rate of spending increases is misleadingly labeled as “cuts.” They also explore how artificial intelligence and productivity gains could potentially offset fiscal challenges, offering a rare optimistic note on economic innovation. The Art of the Possible The Big Beautiful Bill now heads back to the House, where the Freedom Caucus may voice opposition, but it’s expected to reach President Donald Trump’s desk for signature before the July 4th holiday. A major highlight of the hour is President Trump’s visit to “Alligator Alcatraz” in Ochopee, Florida, a remote airstrip facility intended for detaining and deporting illegal immigrants. Trump’s remarks emphasized deterrence, warning migrants against fleeing into the Everglades. The segment underscores the administration’s tough stance on immigration and sanctuary cities, with speculation that legal challenges may arise from cities defying federal deportation orders. Best Movie of the 21st Century? Clay and Buck debate the best movies of the 21st century, referencing a recent New York Times list. Films like The Dark Knight, There Will Be Blood, No Country for Old Men, and The Pianist are discussed, with particular praise for Heath Ledger’s iconic performance as the Joker. The conversation also includes listener favorites and humorous disagreements over ice cream flavors—particularly pistachio—and nostalgic TV shows like Knight Rider and The Dukes of Hazzard. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay and Buck: https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton on Social Media: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"This is Word Balloon — the comic book conversation show. Today, we take a journey through the shadows of Gotham, guided by some of the greatest creative minds to ever leave their mark on the Dark Knight. From the revolutionary work of Neal Adams, whose dynamic art redefined Batman for a generation, to the gripping noir of Steve Englehart, who helped bring the Caped Crusader back to his pulp roots in the 1970s. We also remember the late Martin ‘Marty' Pasko, not only a Bronze Age Batman writer, but also the story editor behind Batman: The Animated Series — the groundbreaking FOX Kids cartoon that raised the bar for superhero storytelling on television. And finally, we talk with Jeph Loeb, the screenwriter-turned-comics powerhouse behind the best-selling modern classics Hush and Hush Returns, collaborations that reshaped Batman for the 2000s. It's a celebration of four generations of creators who each helped shape the legend of the Batman — in the comics, on TV, and beyond. This is a Gotham deep dive you won't want to miss.
It's the end of an era for us and the beginning of yet another Bat franchise!Theres a Dark Knight for every generation, and this one is very emo, has runny eye shadow, calls himself “vengeance,” and is directed by Matt Reeves.We have some complicated thoughts about this very compelling new vision for Gotham City. Whatever you think about THE BATMAN, you've got to admit: The Riddler is a good singer.Next week we'll be saying goodbye to The Batman, tying off some loose ends from our miniseries, answering listener questions, and… announcing our next miniseries! Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:Special FeaturesCommentaryGenesis: Matt Reeves on Creating The BatmanCreating The BatmobileAnatomy of the Wing Suit JumpA Transformation: The PenguinVengeance in the MakingThe New York Times Ben Affleck InterviewWarner Brothers Announces SlateHappy Sad Confused Robert Richardson InterviewBen Affleck on Exiting the DCEUStoryboard Artist Jay Oliva Loves Ben Affleck's BatmanBen Affleck Has a Bad Time Being BatmanAffleck Reveals What His Batman Movie WasBen Affleck Is UnhappyBen Affleck Shows The Batman ScriptMatt Reeves Completely Rewriting The BatmanThe Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith Matt Reeves InterviewDeadline Michael Giacchino InterviewEsquire Matt Reeves InterviewRobert Pattinson Finds Out He's BatmanRobert Pattinson on the BatsuitRobert Pattinson Is FuriousTeam Deakins Greig Fraser Interview Part 1Team Deakins Greig Fraser Interview Part 2Post Perspective Weta BreakdownEntertainment Weekly Paul Dano InterviewThe Guardian Zoe Kravitz InterviewRobert Pattinson Lies to Christopher NolanCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robert Pattinson brings a new edge to Batman—darker, more complex, and more human. This Sunday, we follow his version of the Dark Knight into a deeper question: What do you do when life hits back?
Anthony, Ray, Skyler, and I discussed Batman: The Animated Series Season 2, episodes 6 through 10 16/81. "Harley's Holiday" 17/82. "Lock-Up" 18/83. "Make 'Em Laugh" 19/84. "Deep Freeze" 20/85. "Batgirl Returns"Follow us! Abrar: @brownboywonderpodcast, Brownboywonders Skyler: @skyler8bit, @RSR_PodcastDaniel: @RSR_Podcast, DanielMCGAnthony: @AnthonyLantern, @AnthonyReviews, The Grud PodcastRay: @TheRaySketchesFULL BATMAN TAS SCHEDULESEASON 11. "On Leather Wings"2. "The Cat and the Claw: Part I"3. "The Cat and the Claw: Part II"4. "The Last Laugh"5. "Nothing to Fear"6. "Pretty Poison"7. "The Underdwellers"8. "P.O.V."9. "The Forgotten"10. "Be a Clown"11. "Heart of Ice"12. "Two-Face: Part I"13. "Two-Face: Part II"14. "It's Never Too Late"15. "I've Got Batman in My Basement"16. "Christmas with the Joker"17. "See No Evil"18. "Beware the Gray Ghost"19. "Feat of Clay: Part I"20. "Feat of Clay: Part II"21. "Prophecy of Doom"22. "Joker's Favor"23. "Vendetta"24. "Fear of Victory"25. "The Clock King"26. "Appointment in Crime Alley"27. "Mad as a Hatter"28. "Dreams in Darkness"29. "Eternal Youth"30. "Perchance to Dream"31. "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy"32. "Robin's Reckoning: Part I"33. "Robin's Reckoning: Part II"34. "The Laughing Fish"35. "Night of the Ninja"36. "Cat Scratch Fever"37. "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"38. "Heart of Steel: Part I"39. "Heart of Steel: Part II"40. "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"41. "Tyger, Tyger"42. "Joker's Wild"43. "Moon of the Wolf"44. "Day of the Samurai"45. "Terror in the Sky"46. "Almost Got 'Im"47. "Birds of a Feather"48. "What Is Reality?"49. "I Am the Night"50. "Off Balance"51. "The Man Who Killed Batman"52. "Mudslide"53. "Zatanna"54. "The Mechanic"55. "Harley and Ivy"56. "Blind as a Bat"57. "His Silicon Soul"58. "Shadow of the Bat: Part I"59. "Shadow of the Bat: Part II"60. "Fire from Olympus"61. "The Demon's Quest: Part I"62. "The Demon's Quest: Part II"63. "Read My Lips"64. "The Worry Men"65. "Paging the Crime Doctor"Batman of the Phantasm (1993) SEASON 266. "Sideshow"67. "A Bullet for Bullock"68. "Trial"69. "Avatar"70. "House & Garden"71. "The Terrible Trio"72. "Harlequinade"73. "Time Out of Joint"74. "Catwalk"75. "Bane"76. "Baby-Doll"77. "The Lion and the Unicorn"78. "Showdown"79. "Riddler's Reform"80. "Second Chance"81. "Harley's Holiday"82. "Lock-Up"83. "Make 'Em Laugh"84. "Deep Freeze"85. "Batgirl Returns"Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero SEASON 386. "Holiday Knights"87. "Sins of the Father"88. "Cold Comfort"89. "Double Talk"90. "You Scratch My Back"91. "Never Fear"92. "Joker's Millions"93. "Growing Pains"94. "Love Is a Croc"95. "Torch Song"96. "The Ultimate Thrill"97. "Over the Edge"98. "Mean Seasons"99. "Critters"100. "Cult of the Cat"101. "Animal Act"102. "Old Wounds"103. "The Demon Within"104. "Girl's Night Out"105. "Mad Love"106. "Chemistry"107. "Beware the Creeper"108. "Judgment Day"109. "Legends of the Dark Knight"Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman 2003
Doug Moench wrote Batman stories for about a decade over the course of his runs on the character. And while his Bat work is probably best associated with his collaboration with Kelley Jones, generally his best known collaborator is penciller Paul Gulacy, with whom he defined Shang-Chi over at Marvel. That isn't to say he didn't work wit Gulacy on Batman though. This week we read three of those team-ups, including two Legends of the Dark Knight arcs defining the post-Crisis Hugo Strange and a Batman/Predator crossover. Also, this episode is partly brought to you by Matt's local library, which had a copy of that out of print crossover. If you're looking to read comics you can't find elsewhere? Check your local library. They're great resources. Prey (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #11-15) Bloodmatch (Batman Vs. Predator II #1-4) Terror (Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #137-141) Check out our current ranking list at www.comicsxf.com/batchat-rankings/ Thanks to Geri Nonnewitz for our podcast logo Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/batchatwithmattandwill
In the shadows of Gotham, B_Don and Grey emerge once more for another installment of the Razzball Fantasy Baseball Podcast. As the podcast begins, Grey, much like a brooding Bruce Wayne in the aftermath of a Gotham tragedy, mourns the Pacers' crushing Game 7 loss, his soul as tormented as the Dark Knight's after Rachel Dawes. Please, blog, may I have some more?
While we are currently in the midst of the Summer of Superman, the month of June has often belonged to the Dark Knight. Join The Watchers as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Batman Forever and the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins. #BatmanForever #BatmanBeginsBatman Forever (1995) is a superhero movie starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell.Batman Begins (2005) is a superhero movie directed by Christopher Nolan that stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe and Morgan Freeman. Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show!facebook.com/watchersbasementtwitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasementthreads.net/@watchersbasementanchor.fm/watchersbasement
Today we launch our Architects series, looking at excellence from legendary comic book talents and the impact they provided. Marshall Rogers had a brief but profound run on Batman with his work on Detective Comics in 1977. Rob shines the light on the ways Marshall's stylistic depiction of the Dark Knight influenced a generation that followed.
It took 83 years, but we finally got a movie about the Dark Knight facing his ultimate villain… The Eye of Sauron? Voiced by Jemaine Clement?This week it's another LEGO animated spectacular, but it's NOT a bonus, because Batman is the main character! It's a rom-com, a musical, a father/son drama, and above all, an excuse for Warner Bros to dump all their IP into one toy box. And somehow, it actually works!!Next week it's the final film of our Batseries, THE BATMAN (2022). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPodReferences:The Lego Batman Movie: The Making of the Movie by Tracey Miller-ZarnekeRendering the Darkness: Glimpse on The Lego Batman MovieThe Lego Batman Movie Fast-tracked Into ProductionDen of Geek Chris McKay InterviewWarner Brothers Announces SlateDan Lin on Making Deadpool For KidsCartoon Brew Chris McKay InterviewPhil Lord and Chris Miller Make Sense of The World of The Lego MovieAnimal Logic Animation BreakdownDen of Geek Lorne Balfe InterviewFXGuide Production HistoryIndieWire Chris McKay InterviewMichael Keaton Approves of Will ArnettBuild Will Arnett and Chris McKay InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Daniel, Skyler, and I discussed Batman: The Animated Series Season 2, episodes 6 through 10 11/76. "Baby-Doll" 12/77. "The Lion and The Unicorn" 13/78. "Showdown" 14/79. "Riddler's Reform" 15/80. "Second Chance"Follow us! Abrar: @brownboywonderpodcast, Brownboywonders Skyler: @skyler8bit, @RSR_PodcastDaniel: @RSR_Podcast, DanielMCGAnthony: @AnthonyLantern, @AnthonyReviews, The Grud PodcastRay: @TheRaySketchesFULL BATMAN TAS SCHEDULESEASON 11. "On Leather Wings"2. "The Cat and the Claw: Part I"3. "The Cat and the Claw: Part II"4. "The Last Laugh"5. "Nothing to Fear"6. "Pretty Poison"7. "The Underdwellers"8. "P.O.V."9. "The Forgotten"10. "Be a Clown"11. "Heart of Ice"12. "Two-Face: Part I"13. "Two-Face: Part II"14. "It's Never Too Late"15. "I've Got Batman in My Basement"16. "Christmas with the Joker"17. "See No Evil"18. "Beware the Gray Ghost"19. "Feat of Clay: Part I"20. "Feat of Clay: Part II"21. "Prophecy of Doom"22. "Joker's Favor"23. "Vendetta"24. "Fear of Victory"25. "The Clock King"26. "Appointment in Crime Alley"27. "Mad as a Hatter"28. "Dreams in Darkness"29. "Eternal Youth"30. "Perchance to Dream"31. "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy"32. "Robin's Reckoning: Part I"33. "Robin's Reckoning: Part II"34. "The Laughing Fish"35. "Night of the Ninja"36. "Cat Scratch Fever"37. "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"38. "Heart of Steel: Part I"39. "Heart of Steel: Part II"40. "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"41. "Tyger, Tyger"42. "Joker's Wild"43. "Moon of the Wolf"44. "Day of the Samurai"45. "Terror in the Sky"46. "Almost Got 'Im"47. "Birds of a Feather"48. "What Is Reality?"49. "I Am the Night"50. "Off Balance"51. "The Man Who Killed Batman"52. "Mudslide"53. "Zatanna"54. "The Mechanic"55. "Harley and Ivy"56. "Blind as a Bat"57. "His Silicon Soul"58. "Shadow of the Bat: Part I"59. "Shadow of the Bat: Part II"60. "Fire from Olympus"61. "The Demon's Quest: Part I"62. "The Demon's Quest: Part II"63. "Read My Lips"64. "The Worry Men"65. "Paging the Crime Doctor"Batman of the Phantasm (1993) SEASON 266. "Sideshow"67. "A Bullet for Bullock"68. "Trial"69. "Avatar"70. "House & Garden"71. "The Terrible Trio"72. "Harlequinade"73. "Time Out of Joint"74. "Catwalk"75. "Bane"76. "Baby-Doll"77. "The Lion and the Unicorn"78. "Showdown"79. "Riddler's Reform"80. "Second Chance"81. "Harley's Holiday"82. "Lock-Up"83. "Make 'Em Laugh"84. "Deep Freeze"85. "Batgirl Returns"Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero SEASON 386. "Holiday Knights"87. "Sins of the Father"88. "Cold Comfort"89. "Double Talk"90. "You Scratch My Back"91. "Never Fear"92. "Joker's Millions"93. "Growing Pains"94. "Love Is a Croc"95. "Torch Song"96. "The Ultimate Thrill"97. "Over the Edge"98. "Mean Seasons"99. "Critters"100. "Cult of the Cat"101. "Animal Act"102. "Old Wounds"103. "The Demon Within"104. "Girl's Night Out"105. "Mad Love"106. "Chemistry"107. "Beware the Creeper"108. "Judgment Day"109. "Legends of the Dark Knight"Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman 2003
Level Up the Nostalgia returns with a poster-covered blast from the past! In this episode, we rewind to the golden age of 90s teen crushes, the music we were way too young to sing out loud, and the moments that earned us the gas face from parents and teachers alike.
Heath Ledger was amazing and thats the first thing anyone should say about this film. I don't think it's the first thing we say, but listen to what we say when we talk about the 2008 blockbuster - The Dark KnightDirectorChristopher NolanProducerEmma Thomas, Charles Roven, Christopher NolanScreenwriterJonathan Nolan, Christopher NolanDistributorWarner Bros. PicturesProduction CoWarner Bros., Legendary Entertainment, SyncopyRatingPG-13 (Some Menace|Intense Sequences of Violence)GenreAction, Adventure, FantasyOriginal LanguageEnglishRelease Date (Theaters)Jul 18, 2008Budget$185,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$534,987,076Opening weekend US & Canada$158,411,483Jul 20, 2008Gross worldwide$1,009,057,329StarringChristian BaleMichael CaineHeath LedgerGary OldmanAaron EckhartMaggie GyllenhaalMorgan Freeman
There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender. With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank! This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight. From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned. Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.We're one month away from a new Superman film, and the first theatrical release of the new DC Universe. Before a new Superman graces the screen though, it's time once and for all we honor what came before, and rank every single theatrically released Superman film!We continue our yearlong theme of World's Finest by going back all the way to 1978 with the iconic first Christopher Reeve Superman movie directed by Richard Donner, all the way to 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and everything in between. In this monster episode, we rank seven Superman films, which include (in chronological order); Superman. Superman II. Superman III. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Superman Returns. Man of Steel. And Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. With this being such a big episode, we had to bring in a massive panel of returning guests, starting of course with the podcasting director of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus. Also joining us, it's Alex's cohost on the new It's Tom-plicated Podcast, and he was a guest on the epic Christopher Nolan movie rankings episode, Manish Mathur.Also making their returns, he was on our recent Batman Allies Draft episode, it's pop break contributor, Ben Murchison. And cohost of the flagship podcast of the Pop Break, the Socially Distanced Podcast, and the Anime X Pop podcast, it's Amanda Rivas.These six temporary Kryptonians come together to break down everything you could possibly want analyzed in a Superman movie. It is a true nostalgic history lesson of all these movies. We cover it all; the good, the bad, and the Nuclear Man.For Superman fans, this is a perfect precursor to next month's Superman movie!
We land a pirouette with Ballerina and also talk Innerspace, 11 Rebels, Out of Order, Captain America (1990), Diablo and The Rehearsal season 2. Listen to Catching up on Cinema Follow the show on Twitter: @thecinemaspeak Follow the show on Instagram: cinemaspeakpodcast Subscribe on Youtube: Cinema Speak Intro: 0:00 - 9:13 Review - Ballerina: 9:13 - 1:23:36 Movie Roulette - Innerspace: 1:23:36 - 1:54:28 Micro-Reviews - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning: Part 1, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, 11 Rebels, Captain America (1990), Out of Order, Diablo, The Rehearsal season 2: 1:54:28 - 2:44:48 This week in new releases/Outro: 2:44:48 - 2:52:10
We're celebrating 20 years since the launch of the Dark Knight trilogy with BATMAN BEGINS co-writer David Goyer! It's a deep dive into everything that made the movie special and changed the pop culture landscape forever! Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This year is the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins, the first film of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. Batman Begins intentionally had a much darker and more serious tone than did Batman and Robin, which many critics ridiculed for its campy and humorous tone, a choice that most audiences greatly appreciated.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
This title may look like a typo, but those of you who follow Michael Caine on Twitter X know it's quite deliberate. Danny and Kevin celebrate 20 years (to the day) of Batman Begins by providing a commentary track for this beloved Christopher Nolan film. The duo discuss the impact of this picture and The Dark Knight trilogy on both the superhero genre as well as general blockbuster popcorn films while occasionally referencing how awesome the scene playing at the time of their rambling is. They also ask important questions, like is Katie Holmes really that bad of an actor? Or, what's so special about condensed milk? If you are watching the movie while listening, hit play on the movie at the 1 minute 50 second mark of the podcast. Follow us on Instagram and email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gmail.com
Matt Stevens, designer and illustrator, talks about The Batman, a unique take on the Bruce Wayne and Batman mythology brought to life by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, and Andy Serkis. This 2022 version has less of the comic-y qualities that Joel Schumacher instilled in the 90s versions, but has a gritty, frightening ambiance closer to David Fincher's Se7en. In addition to The Batman, Stevens also talks about Good Movies as Old Books which reimagines movies as book covers.-Matt Stevens found himself frustrated with his current job as creative director at a brand agency, so he (literally) went back to the drawing board with an illustration project that turned out to be the perfect fit, designing a Nike Air Max shoe every day. After doing 50 drawings, he had initially chose to end the project, but aimed for 100 AirMax1-a-day drawings that he'd showcase in an art book, accompanying website, and exhibition, also proved rewarding. To date, he's created multiple, self-initiated projects, including the Good Movies as Old Books project, now a book and postcard set available from Chronicle.https://www.goodmoviesasoldbooks.com/https://www.hellomattstevens.com/https://www.hellomattstevens.com/store/batman-xwms5https://www.hellomattstevens.com/store/batman-xwms5-gnyzehttps://www.hellomattstevens.com/book-covers-varioushttps://www.hellomattstevens.com/blog/process-the-rookie-handbook-Taking Side Projects to the Next Level, HOW magazinehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1tXNGjxQv4jwbf77DJOffXpENtbJwcPPH/view?usp=sharingMatt Stevens on The Great Discontenthttps://thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/matt-stevens/-The Batman (2022)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877830/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Fawkeshttps://deadline.com/2024/10/dynamic-duo-movie-robins-dc-1236105077/-Batman and Se7en, the connectionshttps://x.com/JasonTselentis/status/176347788844597248https://www.vulture.com/2012/07/46-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-batman-films.htmlhttps://whatculture.com/film/superman-and-batman-team-up-movie-set-for-2015-Designers, artists, and media discussedSaul Basshttps://eyeondesign.aiga.org/design-history-101/Kurt Cobainhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_CobainPrismacolorhttps://www.prismacolor.com/-Other movies and shows discussed, alphabetical listBatman (1989)Batman Begins (2005)Batman Returns (1992)Batman v Superman (2016)Breaking Bad (2008-2013)Citizen Kane (1941)The Crow (1994)The Dark Knight (2008)The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Network (1976)Peacemaker (2022-)The Penguin (2024-)Se7en (1995)Thunderbolts* (2025)
We take a look at another movie that I consider a "Perfect" Film. For this episode we are sitting down to talk about one of the best Batman Films out there, The Dark Knight. A movie that doesn't even have Batman in the title. Is this one of Nolans best films? Is this the best Batman movie? Get ready to ask how we got these scars as we go back to 2008 to tell you our first experiences with this movie and how we feel today. Starring Mike Albertin, Kenneth Sanity, Joe Butler, and Bill Tucker. Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/YQRZB2sXJC Batman The Dark Knight Returns (Film 152) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-the-dark-knight-returns-film-152-gmmf Batman Vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Film 145) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-vs-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-film-145-gmmf Batman Begins (Film 143) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-begins-film-143-gmmf Batman Knightfall Volume 1 (Comic 75) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-knightfall-volume-1-comic-75-gmmf Batman And Robin (Film 101) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-and-robin-film-101-gmmf Batman Forever (Film 95) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-forever-film-95-gmmf Robin War (Comic 66) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/robin-war-comic-66-gmmf Batman and Harley Quinn (Film 86) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-and-harley-quinn-film-86-gmmf Gotham Knights - GMMF 256 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/gotham-knights-gmmf-256 Batman The Killing Joke (Film 67) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-the-killing-joke-film-67-gmmf Batman Bad Blood (Film 57) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-bad-blood-film-57-gmmf Batman Arkham Knight Genesis (Comic 42) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-knight-genesis-comic-42-gmmf Kevin Conroy Tribute The Voice of Batman - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/kevin-conroy-tribute-the-voice-of-batman-gmmf Batman Returns (Film 45) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-returns-film-45-gmmf Batman Vs Robin (Film 44) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-vs-robin-film-44-gmmf Batman (89) (Film 43) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-89-film-43-gmmf Son of Batman (Film 38) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/son-of-batman-film-38-gmmf The Batman (Film 35) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-batman-film-35-gmmf Batman Arkham Knight DLC Season of Infamy/Arkham Episodes (Mini 24) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-knight-dlc-season-of-infamyarkham-episodes-mini-24-gmmf Batman Arkham Knight - GMMF 185 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-knight-gmmf-185 Batman Assualt at Arkham (Film 33) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-assualt-at-arkham-film-33-gmmf Batman Year One (Film 30) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-year-one-film-gmmf Batman Arkham Origins DLC Cold Cold Heart (Mini 19) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-origins-dlc-cold-cold-heart-mini-gmmf Batman Under The Red Hood (Film 28) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-under-the-red-hood Batman: War of Jokes and Riddles (Comic 35) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-war-of-jokes-and-riddles-comic-gmmf Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate - GMMF 159 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-origins-blackgate-gmmf-159 Batman Beyond Return of The Joker (Film 23) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-beyond-return-of-the-joker-film-gmmf Batman: Court of Owls (Comic 33) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-court-of-owls-comic-gmmf Batman Haunted Knight (Comic 32) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-haunted-knight-comic-31-gmmf Batman Arkham Origins - GMMF 139 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-origins-gmmf-139 Batman Mask of Phantasm (Film 18) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-mask-of-phantasm-film-gmmf Batman Arkham City DLC: Harley Quinn's Revenge (Mini 13) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-city-dlc-harley-quinns-revenge-mini-13-gmmf Batman: Arkham City - GMMF 118 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-city-gmmf-118 Batman: Arkham City (Comic 24) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-city-comic Batman: The Killing Joke (Comic 22) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-the-killing-joke-comic Batman Arkham Asylum - GMMF 97 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-arkham-asylum-gmmf-97 Batman: The Long Halloween (Comic 17) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-the-long-halloween-comic-gmmf Batman: Death of The Family (Comic 8) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-death-of-the-family-gmmf-comic Batman: Hush (Comic 3) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-hush-gmmf-comic Batman (Gensis) - GMMF 03 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-gmmf-04
In this episode, the hosts revisit the neon-soaked, over-the-top world of Batman Forever in honor of its 30th anniversary! From Val Kilmer's stoic take on the Dark Knight to Jim Carrey's unhinged Riddler and Tommy Lee Jones' chaotic Two-Face, we explore what worked, what didn't, and why this Joel Schumacher-directed spectacle remains one of the most divisive Batman films ever made. Was it a misunderstood gem or the beginning of the Bat-franchise's descent into camp? Tune in as we dissect the film's legacy, behind-the-scenes drama, and the tantalizing myth of the Schumacher Cut. Holy anniversary, Batman! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy! ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree
The SKATCAST Network presents:The SKATCAST Show #178 with the Script KeeperToday's Skit-SKATs:[ Liam the Monster Hunter | 0:23 ] - "Witch Island: The Dragon Rune" - Liam and his crew continue their journey through Witch Island and things don't go anywhere near planned.[ Santa Claus: Crime Fighter | 10:28 ] - "Intervention of the Bat Man" - In this dark story about Batman's problems, many of the Dark Knight's friends and foes alike come together to help Batman figure it out! This is a double sized episode. Sorry Mama!Thank you for listening! Have an outstanding Tuesday! And feel free to check out a bonus episode of That Hillyard Show in the Litterbox, only in our Patreon (Inside Scooper #140)Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/XKxhHYwu9zFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Music can be powerful. It can shape us, inspire us, terrify us. And when it’s paired with a movie, we might not even notice how manipulative it can be. The Plugged In team reflects on cinematic songs and soundtracks and the impact they can have. Paul Asay speaks with Bob Hoose about the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new features. Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: team@thepluggedinshow.com PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459) Read the full review: · Sinners · Star Wars: The Force Awakens · Star Wars: The Last Jedi · Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker · Dunkirk · Dark Knight · Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring · Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King · Lost The Plugged In Tech Guide Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family Donate Now! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Batman Begins turns 20 this year and it was finally time for me to talk about it with Crystal and Frank. The film has since been overshadowed by it's sequels but in 2005 this was a big deal for the character. It grounded the character, used more elements from the comics, and went bigger and better than any Batman movie had before. This is the movie that brought the bat back!
President Trump recently shared a conspiracy theory that grew out of Q-Anon: Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by a “soulless, mindless” clone, or actually multiple clones. As the NY Post reported, he did not comment on the conspiracy but instead only shared a Truth Social post from a person with virtually no followers. The post read: “There is no #JoeBiden – executed in 2020. #Biden clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. >#Democrats don't know the difference.” The popularity of this feeds directly into the ChatGPT prophets, following Q, who believe they have unlocked the secret codes of the universe. Call it sarcasm or trolling, but the fact is that such a post goes a long way to discrediting the entirety of MAGA, i.e., anybody pro-American. Despite this, it is true that the Biden administration did build a fake Oval Office, a set with fake windows and a digital view of the Rose Garden, and they also staged a town hall in 2024 with a friendly audience in order to get clear video of the president “speaking sharply and fluidly in a freewheeling setting.” Perhaps the conspiracy arose from these facts, in the same way that questions about viruses causing distinct diseases devolved into ‘viruses are not real'. Or, perhaps with these facts out in the open it was necessary to associate such undeniable facts with outrageously false narratives about assassinations and clones. Or, maybe it's something else. And if it's all a big troll, why are our leaders wasting time telling jokes that only a couple people find funny. Kash Patel as FBI Director and Dan Bongino acting as Deputy Director both agree that Epstein died by suicide, a reversal of previous claims made by both men. Pam Bondi, AG, has lied repeatedly about releasing the Epstein files. Trump has agreements on Stargate, Palantir, the HHS-NIH next-gen universal vaccine platform, not to mention operation Warp Speed, and is secretly working with Canary Mission and Project Esther to undermine the First Amendment. Now the one man who many felt could get things done, RFK Jr., along with his Make America Healthy Again Commission, has been caught producing a major first-of-its-kind report with flawed or nonexistent references. As one article reported, it was actually written in part by AI. And we know for certain it was written using AI, because telltale “tags” remain in a number of URLs cited in the footnotes—so-called “oaicites,” which references generated by Open AI always contain. Dr. Ivan Oransky, a journalism professor at New York University who runs Retraction Watch, a website that tracks fraud and errors in medical publishing, also said the nature of the discrepancies seems to indicate that they were generated by artificial intelligence.The question of what is real or fake extends beyond the Internet, and right into the heart of everyday life. All of the above works to discredit legitimate conspiracies, threats to liberty, and exposure of the real cause of America's declining health, including drugs, chemicals, stress, and diet. ‘You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain', says Harvey Dent in an iconic line from the Dark Knight. Now the President of exposing fake news has bought into sharing fake news. Trump's Biden Truth Social post follows another post with a black and white image of himself and a caption that reads: “He's on a mission from God & nothing can stop what is coming.” In the background is Pepe the frog; conveniently when the Pepe Coin is back in the news and climbing. But such talk once again reeks of Q-Anon: wait and see, trust the plan, nobody can stop the storm. Trump posted something similar last year, too, along with the slogan WWG1WGA. It seems evident by his actions, and the actions of those around him, that if there was anything “real” about the MAGA movement, it has now been compromised, threatened, bought off, and sold out completely. It's almost as if the same intelligence apparatus behind Q is itself running his social media account, a likely reality considering Trump's recent agreement with Palantir; just as Biden had handlers running his entire administration, not just X - by handlers, we mean a literal politburo. And just like Stalin's government removed people from photographs, including high level members of the party, the Democrat party, along with Trump promoting conspiracies that Biden was executed, is facilitating a sort of changing of history too: Biden is being eliminated from the record - he died, fake sets, fake town halls, pumped full of drugs, has dementia, had no power to run again, only used autopen, etc. The same thing is happening with the MAHA report, as the 522 references contained many studies, government documents, and articles that “were wrong or don't appear to exist.” Whether they were deleted, or headlines were changed, or researchers wanted no association with MAHA, the result is that few will ever believe, even with an updated report, that poor diet, lack of exercise, stress, overprescribing of drugs and exposure to environmental chemicals cause our poor health. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. 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Misplaced vigilante justice has wrecked the peace of a small town south of the Wasatch Front. The Concerned Citizens of Sanpete County have acted out a harassment campaign against a local artist couple that has landed them all in court.Know of a missing woman's case that needs attention? Contact us at someplaceunderneith@gmail.com.Some Place Under Neith produced and edited by Adam Wirtz and Last Podcast Network. Artwork by Kevin Conor Keller, intro song "Subway" by Lunachicks, remixed by Devin Castaldi-Micca.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Some Place Under Neith ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
After spending a few episodes talking about movie endings, we figured it was time to jump into opening scenes. The intro to a movie is so important and we are about to give you our individual top 5 lists of the greatest opening scenes in movie history. ENJOY! Mild spoilers obviously- Here are some of the movies being discussed. Watchmen, Casino Royale, Trainspotting, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Dark Knight, Dark Knight Rises, There will Be Blood, The Lighthouse, True Lies, No Country For Old Men, Rear Window, Ingloriuous bastards, Reservoir Dogs, Baby Driver and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices