Film Deep Dive - The Batman
In this episode, Erich and Jordan discuss Matt Reeves' The Batman. We discussed what we enjoyed about different aspects of the film and compared it to its other superhero films. Naturally, we can't escape comparing it to the Nolan trilogy of Batman films. Overall, we enjoyed the film and looked forward to what comes next for this version of Batman. With that, we pass this off to you. What did you think of the film, and what are you hoping for next?
You can watch The Batman on HBO Max on April 18th!
This conversation was recorded before the deleted scene of the Joker was released. Erich had thought the character was two faces, given the scarred face seen in shadow.
Watch the additional scene here The Batman - Arkham Deleted Scene (2022)
Show Notes:
[00:00] Intro
[02:19] Initial Thoughts
[04:41] The Daredevil of DECU
Learn more at IMDB for the Daredevil Series
[08:03] Comparing other superheroes
[09:00] Gritty Tone
[10:53] A Noir Film
[13:56] Collin Farrell as Penguin
Colin Farrell on His Stunning 'Batman' Transformation
[14:48] Falcone and the mob
[18:23] Gotham as a Character
[19:35] This version of Bruce Wayne
[22:15] The Batman and Riddler
[26:13] Jordan's Favorite Batman Villain in Film
[28:03] Did Bruce need to confront Falcone
[31:50] Struggles working with Catwoman
[35:24] Grounding Characters
[36:46] Thoughts on the Music
[37:45] The Batmobile
2022 Batmobile: 700 Horsepower, 4-Wheel-Drive, Optional EV Drivetrain
[39:48] Amateur Moments
[42:45] Comparing to previous Batman Films
[45:43] Snyder Cut
Zack Snyder's Justice League (IMDB)
[46:25] What the Symbol of Batman Means
[49:05] Will we see Robin?
[51:05] Bane Easter Egg
[52:08] Immersive Theater Experience
[53:04] Power of Sail
In Power of Sail, distinguished Harvard professor Charles Nichols (Emmy & Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston) finds himself in hot water after inviting an incendiary white nationalist to speak at his annual symposium. His colleagues are concerned, his students are in revolt, but Charles is undeterred in his plot to expose and academically thrash his invited guest. This profoundly relevant new play by Paul Grellong (The Boys, Manuscript) examines the insidiousness of hate disguised as free speech and the question of who ultimately pays the price.
