#307 - Batman (1989)

Subject: Batman (1989) Observers: John Pavlich, Witney Seibold Record Date: June 26, 2014, 12:30 PM Plot Summary: A masked vigilante known as Batman, must save Gotham City from a disfigured, demented crime boss known as The Joker. Note: Celebrating the film's 25th Anniversary, Witney (co-host of The B-Movies Podcast and film critic for Nerdist Industries) returns to fondly recollect on Tim Burton's dark and atmospheric interpretation of the caped crusader. We talk about superhero psychology, the nature of comic book movies then and now, Tim Burton's visual style and The Summer of Batman. Remember to listen for the preemptive countdown before starting the film on your DVD, and please support the podcast by clicking on the "Donate" button at the top of the homepage. Buy: Batman (1989) on Blu-ray at Amazon.com!