EPISODE · Mar 10, 2023 · 1H 58M
Retro Review Returns: Batman Returns 1992 !
from Three Geeks in a Pod
In this episode the geeks and a guest star, (Musical artist and friend of the show, "Rip"),go back in time to 1992 to review Tim Burtons Batman Returns! (0:00) Intro and Mayorga talks his vacation and return (10:20) The importance of the bootleg man in the hood (13:25) Initial thoughts on Batman returns (14:15) was Returns better than 89? (18:43) The parallels between Batman and the films 3 villains and Max Shreck being the Main Villain (20:20) Comparing villain performance in this film to Jack Nicholson's Joker (21:15) The improvement of Michael Keatons Bruce Wayne persona and it inspiring BTAS Bruce (23:14) Catwoman + Batman Romance, here or The Batman, which was better? (27:40) Returns Doubles down on Batman killing and the Geeks wonder if he will kill in The Flash as a homage to Flashpoint Batman (29:50) Tim Burtons influence seen more in this film (30:10) Georges wants the Triangle Gang to be an inspiration for Jokers Gang in a sequel to The Batman (33:00) Being disappointed Keaton wasn't able to play Batman in at least 4 solo films, comparing Keatons Batman to Pierce Brosnan Bond (35:15) Understanding Why Tim Burton and Keaton couldn't return, maybe Burton is to blame? (37:30) The Backlash after the films release (38:50) Before The anti-hero Catwoman, Anti-Villain Catwoman (40:20) Selena Kyles Arc and the importance of the Taser (42:48) Christopher Walkens Performance (43:30) which do you prefer, Comic book Catwoman origin or Metahuman Catwoman? (47:48) Halle Berry's Catwoman Film and what could've been with Michelle Pfeiffer (51:05) A Segway comparing Tom Hardy Venom To Berrys Catwoman leads to a discussion about the future of symbiotes in marvel films (53:40) Fight scenes in BATMAN RETURNS, Alfred and other improvements the film made (55:35) Tim Burtons Penguin and it's influence on other adaptations of the character (58:40) Cobblepots parents Returns in Gotham Tv series (59:18) Aesthetic of this film, including Keatons Wayne inspiring Batman The Animated Series (59:40) Kevin Conroy Perfecting what Keaton created(1:00:20) BTAS Penguin and other iterations (1:03:15) Selina Kyle in the animated series being inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer (1:05:00) Rip feels the film fully brought the world of Batman to life (1:07:45) The Geeks feel they still need the ultimate fight scene in a Batman film (1:09:50) The Geeks final score on Batman Returns and best line of the film (1:16:18) The films Box Office returns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode the geeks and a guest star, (Musical artist and friend of the show, "Rip"),go back in time to 1992 to review Tim Burtons Batman Returns! (0:00) Intro and Mayorga talks his vacation and return (10:20) The importance of the bootleg man in the hood (13:25) Initial thoughts on Batman returns (14:15) was Returns better than 89? (18:43) The parallels between Batman and the films 3 villains and Max Shreck being the Main Villain (20:20) Comparing villain performance in this film to Jack Nicholson's Joker (21:15) The improvement of Michael Keatons Bruce Wayne persona and it inspiring BTAS Bruce (23:14) Catwoman + Batman Romance, here or The Batman, which was better? (27:40) Returns Doubles down on Batman killing and the Geeks wonder if he will kill in The Flash as a homage to Flashpoint Batman (29:50) Tim Burtons influence seen more in this film (30:10) Georges wants the Triangle Gang to be an inspiration for Jokers Gang in a sequel to The Batman (33:00) Being disappointed Keaton wasn't able to play Batman in at least 4 solo films, comparing Keatons Batman to Pierce Brosnan Bond (35:15) Understanding Why Tim Burton and Keaton couldn't return, maybe Burton is to blame? (37:30) The Backlash after the films release (38:50) Before The anti-hero Catwoman, Anti-Villain Catwoman (40:20) Selena Kyles Arc and the importance of the Taser (42:48) Christopher Walkens Performance (43:30) which do you prefer, Comic book Catwoman origin or Metahuman Catwoman? (47:48) Halle Berry's Catwoman Film and what could've been with Michelle Pfeiffer (51:05) A Segway comparing Tom Hardy Venom To Berrys Catwoman leads to a discussion about the future of symbiotes in marvel films (53:40) Fight scenes in BATMAN RETURNS, Alfred and other improvements the film made (55:35) Tim Burtons Penguin and it's influence on other adaptations of the character (58:40) Cobblepots parents Returns in Gotham Tv series (59:18) Aesthetic of this film, including Keatons Wayne inspiring Batman The Animated Series (59:40) Kevin Conroy Perfecting what Keaton created(1:00:20) BTAS Penguin and other iterations (1:03:15) Selina Kyle in the animated series being inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer (1:05:00) Rip feels the film fully brought the world of Batman to life (1:07:45) The Geeks feel they still need the ultimate fight scene in a Batman film (1:09:50) The Geeks final score on Batman Returns and best line of the film (1:16:18) The films Box Office returns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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