Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) with Marie from '2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup Podcast'

Sean is joined once again by Marie from '2 Girls, 1 Reusable Cup Podcast' and 'We Needed Roads' to lay into the poorly-executed Batman: The Killing Joke (2016).Discussion Points:-The DVD read-through returns.-Marie brings her comic book knowledge, whilst Sean brings his views without having read the comic. Neither were impressed.-The baffling creative choices behind this adaptation, particularly the horrific depiction of Barbara Gordon.-Sean questions Barbara Gordon's garment choices.-Marie and Sean discuss studios "subverting expectations".-The failure of the writers to write women properly.-Sean and Marie consider alternative story arcs for this film.-The glimpses of inspiration.-Marie thinks the animation was "lifeless" and misses the vibrant, dynamic look of the comic book.                                                          -THAT ending.-The awful post-credits scene.Raised Questions:-Why is Batman a cameo in his own film?-How did they get it so badly wrong?-Should they have bothered adapting this comic book?-We're here to see Batman, so where is he?-Did Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast' appreciate the late night voice-message about this film?-Is Sean a bit of a contrarian?-Are you a fan of the Loony song?-Which line almost made Marie choke?*Sean was trying to think of Julianne Moore in The Fugitive.**Sean was thinking of Steve Kloves, who did all-but-one of the Harry Potter film screenplays.Chapters:0:09 Introduction to The Killing Joke3:19 The Killing Joke Overview44:38 Dissecting the Controversy1:14:12 Closing Thoughts on AdaptationThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.