Tag: Batman Forever
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After ‘The Matrix’, Carrie-Anne Moss’ Next Sci-Fi Flick Was a Major Flop
When we were first introduced to Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity in 1999’s The Matrix, we were blown away for a number of reasons. The first thing that most people who are familiar with her work know is that she is an incredibly versatile and gifted actor. She also has an on-screen presence that is even…
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Val Kilmer Was In A Different Kind Of Batcave When He Was Cast In Batman Forever
Throughout the mythos concerning the character of Bruce Wayne aka Batman, there is a strong theme of predestination. While made explicit in only a few tales of the Dark Knight throughout the character’s 84-year existence, there exists the idea that the orphan Bruce Wayne was able to mold himself into the figure of Batman partially…
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A Signature Batman Forever Prop Turned Into An Unnatural Attachment For Jim Carrey
It cannot be overstated how huge Jim Carrey was in the 1990s. The rubber-limbed comedian had a massive box office draw, going from “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” to “The Mask,” to “Dumb and Dumber.” These films helped turn Carrey into a household name — and helped him land a role in a major blockbuster, “Batman…
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‘Batman Forever’ Apparently Has a “Schumacher Cut”
Batman Forever is another DC movie that has a different version that fits more with the director’s original vision. In an interview with The Playlist, Batman Forever writer Akiva Goldsman talked about director Joel Schumacher‘s original cut of the film. He also compared it to the theatrical version released in 1995. Goldsman also addressed the…
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‘Batman Forever’: Akiva Goldsman Says The “Schumacher Cut” Exists & Releasing It Would Be “A Nice Way To Honor” The Director
For fans of the “Batman” film franchise, there are two films that get a lot of shit from the fandom. You see, after Tim Burton released his two “Batman” films, beginning in 1989, Warner Bros. brought in Joel Schumacher to take the franchise in a new direction. And that’s exactly what happened, as the filmmaker…
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Robin Williams Almost Played This ‘Batman Forever’ Villain
In 1995’s Batman Forever, the Dark Knight went up against one of his classic comic book villains: the Riddler. In the film, the Riddler/Edward Nygma was played by Jim Carrey. However, the character was almost played by another famous actor/comedian. In an interview with The Playlist, Batman Forever screenwriter Akiva Goldsman talked about meeting with…
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Why Did Val Kilmer Replace Michael Keaton as Batman?
Throughout the long history of superhero adaptations, there have been a handful of characters who persist through constant reboots and retoolings. Chief among them is Batman; the Dark Knight has been portrayed by multiple actors. One of the most prolific is Michael Keaton, who played Bruce Wayne in Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns. Keaton…
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Joel Schumacher’s Unmade Batman & Robin Sequel Sounded A Lot Like Arkham Knight
The rise and fall of Batman feature films from 1989 through 1997 was fascinating to witness. One cannot understate the enormity of Tim Burton’s “Batman” in the popular consciousness, nor the outsize box office it earned when it was first released. Internationally, “Batman” earned $411 million, which is about $990 million in 2023 dollars.A sequel…
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Val Kilmer’s Opinion On Batman Forever Has Warmed (Just A Little) Over The Years
Hollywood really likes making movies about Batman. The appeal of a super-rich guy wearing all black going around and beating up annoying villains is pretty clear, so it’s no wonder Hollywood has gone through so many iterations of the Caped Crusader.The various Batmen have had varied critical receptions. Some, like Christian Bale’s “The Dark Knight”…
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Best Performances from Comedians Playing Classic Villains
It seems counter-intuitive that someone who specializes in comedy can make being a villain look so easy. Time and again, though, comedians prove to be memorable antagonists. Jim Carrey as the Riddler in