Dana and Tom welcome back guest, Terry Bartley (Author (https://www.terrybartleywriter.com/) and Host (Most Writers are Fans podcast)), and new guest, Adam Freed (Managing Editor and Senior Film Critic at (MovieArcher.com)), to discuss the seminal comic book film, Batman (1989): directed by Tim Burton, written by Sam Hamm and Walter Skaaren, music by Danny Elfman, starring Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, and Billy Dee Williams.

Plot Summary: In Tim Burton's "Batman," we are plunged into a dark, brooding Gotham City where crime festers in the shadows and hope seems a distant dream. The film opens with a scene that establishes the city’s grim atmosphere, a place where danger lurks around every corner. Bruce Wayne (Michael Keaton), the reclusive billionaire, conceals a dual identity as the masked vigilante, Batman, striving to bring order to the chaos.

"Batman" is a triumph of style over substance, a visual feast that captures the essence of the Dark Knight. It is a film where the atmosphere and aesthetic take precedence, creating an unforgettable experience that redefined the superhero genre. Batman may be a figure shrouded in darkness, but Burton’s film sheds a new light on the mythology of the caped crusader.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and a New Guest

07:48 Cast and Recognition for Batman (1989)

12:47 Relationship(s) to the Film

31:06 What is Batman (1989) about?

36:41 Why does Batman seem to be more popular and relatable than other "superheroes"?

41:28 Is Batman (1989) responsible for the Superhero Boom?

47:21 Plot Summary

48:30 Did You Know?

52:14 First Break

53:00 Where to Find our Guests Work...

57:22 Ask Dana Anything - Follow-Up

59:22 Best Performance(s)

01:13:05 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)

01:26:16 Second Break

01:27:12 In Memoriam

01:28:10 Best/Funniest Lines

01:30:03 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:39:20 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:50:35 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:55:18 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

02:01:26 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:07:50 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Total Score

02:09:13 Remaining Questions for Batman (1989)

02:25:43 Guest Thank You(s)

02:27:56 Closing and Credits

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