Tag: The Dark Knight
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Hong Kong Blocks Screening of ‘The Dark Knight’ – Report
The organizer of an outdoor screening of Batman movie “The Dark Knight” has cancelled the projection after being warned by the Hong Kong government against going ahead, according to reports.The Christopher Nolan-directed movie was partially filmed in the city in 2007. It was released in Hong Kong theaters in 2008. But it was not able…
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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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Christopher Nolan Doesn’t Think Tom Hardy Gets Enough Respect For The Dark Knight Rises
“The Dark Knight Rises” is the third and final film in director Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, bringing a close to the legend that started in 2005’s “Batman Begins.” Following the massive critical and financial success of the second chapter in the trilogy, “The Dark Knight,” anticipation was at an all time high for the epic…
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The Dark Knight Ending Explained: Sometimes The Truth Isn’t Good Enough
Is “The Dark Knight” Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus? Personally, I feel “The Prestige” has emerged over time as the movie that perhaps best encompasses the motifs of Nolan’s work. But there’s no denying the impact Nolan’s Bat-buster had on the film industry in 2008, not least of all the “Batman” franchise. Building on what he…
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Tales From The Box Office: The Dark Knight Rises Gave DC An Ending When It Needed A Beginning
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)There are few movies of any kind that have managed to garner the sort of love amongst the masses that 2008’s “The Dark Knight” has. From movie critics…
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Heath Ledger Wasn’t Willing To Put His Health On The Line For A Knight’s Tale
Gather round, for it is “A Knight’s Tale” I am speaking of! Over two decades have passed since the captivating underdog story satiated audiences with its thrilling jousting sequences and anachronistic soundtrack. Why, listen to such divine artists as Queen, David Bowie, and AC/DC roar across the list field, matching the enthusiasm of the spectators.…
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Christian Bale Would Star in Fourth ‘Dark Knight’ Film, but Only If Christopher Nolan Directs
Sorry Matt Reeves: There may be a conflicting Batman movie up ahead.A decade after Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy redefined the superhero genre (and won an Academy Award for Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker) and lead star Christian Bale is hoping for a possible return to the DC franchise.“I had a pact with…
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The Dark Knight’s Success Had Kevin Feige Breathing A Sigh Of Relief
As the Marvel vs. DC debate rages on as always, it’s important to remember that while an actual rivalry between the brands did at one time exist, at this point, it mostly lives on in the minds of fans. I’ve been a huge fan of both Marvel and DC ever since I got into comics,…
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From Kanye Concerts to ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ Imax Leaders Share Blockbuster Plans for the Future
Imax’s headquarters in Los Angeles is not officially a shrine to Christopher Nolan, but the casual observer could easily assume the entire building exists in tribute to the director.The office has several rooms dedicated to cameras and post-production equipment that’s used predominately by Nolan, who deployed Imax technology for the likes of “The Dark Knight,”…
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Christopher Nolan Looked To Blade Runner For A Key Part Of Batman Begins
Each of the films in Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy carved out its own distinct look in terms of Gotham City. The cityscape in Batman’s turf evolved in such a way that it was as if Gotham became every city.Nolan and his crew shot “The Dark Knight” mostly in Chicago, using recognizable landmarks such as the…