Whatever Gotham Needs Him to Be
Batman, like most comic characters, has gone through many different phases and versions over his seventy-seven-year history, from dark avenger to silly goofball to a sort of swashbuckling adventurer, with many different shades mixed in. His cinematic exploits have followed suit, portraying him alternately as a creature of the night and a campy punster. While […]
Nerdrotic and The Critical Drinker Discussed the Oscars with Piers Morgan
The 199 is getting mainstream attention. Today, British broadcaster Piers Morgan had Gary from Nerdrotic and the Critical Drinker as guests on his YouTube show, Piers Morgan Uncensored, to discuss the Oscars with correspondent Ava Santina and commentator Esther Krakue, who were in the studio. The debate quickly got passionate – and not just between […]
Sir Michael Caine is Not Quite Ready to Retire
Despite his statements to Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review on October 15th, Sir Michael Caine has NOT retired. I haven’t retired and not a lot of people know that — Michael Caine (@themichaelcaine) October 16, 2021 Tweeting out the response, “I haven’t retired and not a lot of people know that” the following morning, that […]
5 Other Halloween Movies
Halloween is here, and one of the best ways to celebrate is with a movie marathon. Everyone has their own playlist, and certain titles get a lot of traction, including the slasher classic named after the holiday. Personally, I like to change things up every year. While I’ve got a few I always try to […]
Dancing with the Bat in the Pale Moonlight: Burton’s Batman 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago, DC Comics’ Dark Knight was brought to theaters in Batman, a darkly stylistic representation of one of comics’ greatest heroes. But the road to Gotham was not without its difficulties. In 1966, the live-action Batman TV series starring Adam West – affectionately referred to as the “Bright Knight” due to its light, […]
Whatever Gotham Needs Him to Be
Batman, like most comic characters, has gone through many different phases and versions over his seventy-seven-year history, from dark avenger to silly goofball to a sort of swashbuckling adventurer, with many different shades mixed in. His cinematic exploits have followed suit, portraying him alternately as a creature of the night and a campy punster. While […]