Tag: The Batman
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‘The Batman’: Matt Reeves’ Grungy Gotham Is More Fincher than Nolan
In keeping with director Matt Reeves’ neo noir, grunge-like vision for “The Batman” — infusing Robert Pattinson’s sullen Bruce Wayne with a Jekyll and Hyde vibe — production designer James Chinlund reimagined a Gotham environment that was more David Fincher than Christopher Nolan.“David was a huge inspiration for us, and Matt wanted to create a…
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How Matt Reeves Pulled Off The Batman’s Show-Stopping Batmobile Chase
The newest version of the Batmobile only makes two appearances in “The Batman,” but that first appearance is a hell of a debut. From the moment it fires up its massive engine/thruster to bursting out of a wall of fire, the Pattmobile has more than earned its spot has more than earned its spot alongside the various…
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The Batman’s Big Cameo Can Be Traced Right Back To David Lynch
This article contains a spoiler for the final scenes of “The Batman.”Near the end of “The Batman,” after the Riddler has been apprehended and escorted to his own private cell at Arkham Asylum, he finds himself destitute. He has no friends, Batman wasn’t on his wavelength, and he only has time to think about what…
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‘The Batman’: Matt Reeves Delivers An Ultra-Dark Reboot Filled With Vengeance, Villains & Stool Pigeons [The Playlist Podcast]
After years of development, more than a year of delays, and an absolute ton of marketing, “
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Wait, Is The Batman The Best Batman Movie?
You’ve read the title of this article, so you can probably guess what I’m going to say. I’m going to keep “The Batman” spoilers low for this story, but do be warned that you’ll get a sense of some of what’s happening in the film. I remember the first time I saw a poster for the…
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The Arkham Family In The Batman, Explained
“The Batman” is a film that feels both fresh and familiar. We’re introduced to characters and places we know well and asked to reconsider them in different contexts. Case in point: for the first time in a live-action Batman film, we learn more about the Arkhams. Even those only casually familiar with all-things-Batman will no…
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The 10 Coolest Easter Eggs In The Batman
The Bat-signal is shining bright as the first public screenings of “
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The Batman Ending Explained: Can Gotham Be Saved?
It’s time for the Dark Knight to rise yet again as Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” arrives in theaters this week, bringing us a new, moody Caped Crusader. Robert Pattinson slips on the cape and cowl to play an emotionally stunted Bruce Wayne who mopes around his cave by day and takes to the streets to…
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Alexander Skarsgard Says Shooting The Northman Was His Most Difficult Job Ever
Many actors go through grueling physical punishment for roles, whether it’s Christian Bale transforming his body like he was made of Play-Doh or the pain suffered by the cast of “Suicide Squad” while acting with Jared “I send the grossest things as gifts” Leto. Similarly, ask anyone on the cast of “The Batman” and they’ll talk about their intense…