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I always loved the classic scene at the end of "A Fistful of Dollars" when Joe (Clint Eastwood) wanders back into town for a final shootout with the chief baddie and his henchmen. Ramón (Gian Maria Volonté) repeatedly guns him down, only to watch with disbelief as he rises again and reveals an improvised bulletproof vest beneath his poncho. That's a neat metaphor for the Western genre as a whole –- every time it gets consigned to Boot Hill, it staggers to its feet and keeps on shooting.

After a moribund previous decade, Hollywood Westerns were enjoying a rude burst of health in the early-to-mid-'90s after the Oscar-winning successes of "Dances with Wolves" and "Unforgiven." During this period, Gene Hackman seemingly sauntered from his juicy role in the latter to play a very similar villain in Sam Raimi's "The Quick and the Dead," a playful homage to Sergio Leone...

Acclaimed filmmaker Akiva Goldsman opens up about the fabled Schumacher Cut of Batman Forever.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Goldsman was asked about director Joel Schumacher's cut of the 1995 film, which has been sought after by fans for decades. Regarding the key differences between the theatrical and Schumacher cuts of Batman Forever, Goldsman referenced the infamous human-sized bat that Bruce battles in a deleted scene. Goldsman also recalled the Schumacher Cut including Val Kilmer's Bruce Wayne "having these recurring visions of a red book, which turns out to be his father's diary. There's an entry that says, 'Martha and I want to stay home tonight. Bruce wants to see a movie, so we’re going to take him out.' So he holds himself responsible [for their deaths]."

When asked about the recent attempt to screen the Schumacher Cut that was shut down by Warner Bros. Discovery, Goldsman said, "After Joel...

By the time they announced their first break-up in 2013, New Jersey rockers My Chemical Romance had established themselves as one of the biggest and most influential emo bands on the planet. Indeed, if you're not into the whole emo thing, it's probably their name that springs to mind if the genre ever comes up. For a group who positioned themselves as outsiders, they made a pretty big impact on the mainstream, too; the anthemic "Welcome to the Black Parade" reached Number 2 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in the U.K. and New Zealand. With their gothic stylings and dark topics including cancer and suicide, My Chemical Romance came to define the gloomy look and attitude of emo culture for a new generation, even though the guys themselves rejected the "emo" label. In short, they didn't seem like the kind of people who would sit around watching old Clint Eastwood movies,...

Gary Oldman, the Academy Award-winning actor famous for films like Darkest Hour, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Fifth Element, had a supporting but memorable role in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy. In the three entries based on the DC superhero Batman, Oldman played Gotham City Police Commissioner Jim Gordon. As iconic as the character is now, it wasn't exactly an easy job for the actor because he was going through some personal issues when he made the first film, Batman Begins. He was inspired by Nolan's direction, but surprisingly, it was also jet lag that made Gordon the strong dramatic force standing between Batman and the chaotic city.

The Slow Horses actor was a guest on the Josh Horowitz podcast, Happy Sad Confused. Oldman spoke about his most important film roles, and some that he doesn't exactly celebrate (like The Fifth Element). He talked about his performance...

Beloved actor Gary Oldman made his mark in the world of DC by playing Jim Gordon in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. He debuted in the role two decades ago in Batman Begins, becoming one of the most popular actors to play Batman's butler.

Oldman recently took part in a new interview with Josh Horowitz for Happy Sad Confused. He recalled filming Batman Begins, noting how he was a single father at the time who didn't want to be away from his children for too long at a time. Because the film was shot in England, this meant making nearly 30 round trips to shoot his scenes. So much travel naturally left Oldman exhausted, and the actor was able to channel this into his performance as Gordon.

“I was a single dad, and I really didn’t want to leave the kids for too long,” Oldman told Horowitz. “We’re shooting in England,...

Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer's Batmanfilms are currently being housed in one place. The iconic movies, based on the DC Comics superhero, are currently streaming on Tubi.

Tubi has officially added three of the most iconic films in The Dark Knight's history to its ever-expanding content library. These include 1989's Batman and its sequel, Batman Returns, both starring Michael Keaton. Rounding out the list is 1995's Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer. The three features made their debut on the platform on May 1.

Directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay by Sam Hamm and Warren Skaaren, 1989's Batman introduced Michael Keaton's instantly iconic take on Bruce Wayne and the titular Caped Crusader. Batman also starred Jack Nicholson as Jack Napier/The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicki Vale, Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth, and Billy Dee Williams as Harvey Dent.

The film was a massive hit upon its release, raking...

Stephen Kinghas become the master of horror, with dozens of his works adapted into film and television, but one of his most infamous projects rises above all the others: Maximum Overdrive. The 1986 film marked King's sole directorial effort, with the author swearing off directing afterward due to the insanity of making the film. But it has become a cult classic for its campy, bonkers nature, and star Emilio Estevezrecently revealed that he even scripted a sequel.

"I started to imagine what a sequel to Maximum Overdrive would look like, and during the [2023 Hollywood] strike, I wrote one," Estevez told Josh Horowitz on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. "I don't have the rights to any of this... I started on page one, now I'm on page 10, I'm on page 20, now it's 50 pages, and I can't stop." Estevez added more about the premise of his truly wild-sounding sequel:

"I created an insane world.

Stephen King has written hundreds of short stories and more than sixty novels, but he has only directed one movie: the goofball 1986 film Maximum Overdrive (watch it Here). King has avoided directing ever since and star Emilio Estevez has said that not only does he regret working on the movie, but that King has even begged Estevez to forgive him for getting him into that mess. But Estevez doesn’t regret his involvement with Maximum Overdrive so much that it would keep him from working on a sequel – in fact, he pitched and wrote a script for a Maximum Overdrive 2 himself!

Based on King’s short story Trucks, Maximum Overdrive has the following synopsis: After a comet causes a radiation storm on Earth, machines come to life and turn against their makers. Holed up in a North Carolina truck stop, a group of survivors must fend for themselves against a mass of homicidal trucks.

"Disney" and "horror" are not words that go together for most people. The filmmaking company's brand is synonymous with animated family movies. It's an organization built on dreams, not nightmares.

Think, though, and you'll realize that the very best Disney films typically have moments of horror. The Headless Horseman's appearance in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is the first time I can remember a movie scaring me. The wicked Coachman (Charles Judels) in "Pinocchio" delights in turning little boys into jackasses, sentencing them to a living hell as donkeys deprived of humanity. "Hellfire" from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" even has Judge Claude Frollo (Tony Jaye) being tormented by his lust for Esmeralda (Demi Moore) and apparitions, all backed to an ominous, ghostly Latin choir.

Then, look back to the beginning of the Disney animated feature canon with 1937's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." After sparing Snow White (Adriana Caselotti...

Where would superhero movies be without Tim Burton's "Batman?" Well, for one thing, we wouldn't have the memory of witnessing Michael Keaton's Batman being shoehorned into the superheroic bomb that was 2022's "The Flash." More seriously, Burton's 1989 mega-hit not only directly influenced the trajectory of superhero movie evolution, it changed the way studios marketed their blockbusters and re-established Batman in the public consciousness as the dark avenger first introduced in 1939's "Detective Comics" #27.

The fact the movie exists in the first place is nothing short of miraculous. "Batman" was a major risk in 1989. Aside from the fact the Christopher Reeve-led "Superman" films had gone out with a whimper in 1987 with "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace," the Dark Knight just wasn't a reliable blockbuster IP at that stage. Still very much seen by the public as the clownish figure from Adam West's 1960s TV series,...

Val Kilmer has sadly passed away at the age of 65. A staple of Hollywood in the '80s and '90s, he was a leading man through and through who delivered performances full of charisma and charm, never failing to captivate whenever he was on the silver screen.

Among those many performances were Iceman in Top Gun, Madmartigan in Willow, and Jim Morrison in The Doors. He also portrayed Batman in 1995's Batman Forever, the third film in Hollywood's Caped Crusader movie series of the '80s and '90s.

The Joel Schumacher movie is a divisive one, particularly because it opened the door for the franchise to produce the infamous sequel Batman and Robin, but as the years go on, Forever is getting more appreciation. Kilmer's performance as Bruce Wayne is one of the many aspects initially overlooked in the midst of the film's noisiness that is slowly...

Every Batman movie has a "thing." Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" created a blueprint for future superhero films. His follow-up, "Batman Returns," saw Burton usher in the franchise era by letting his freak flag fly, upsetting parents and McDonald's board members, who'd plastered Danny DeVito's grotesque Penguin across their Happy Meals, in the process. 1997's "Batman & Robin" is remembered for nearly killing the franchise entirely, while Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy is remembered for reinvigorating the character for a new generation. In 2022, Matt Reeves proved that there was simply no end to the ways in which Batman could be reinvented, delivering a darker take on the character that provided a welcome antidote to the CGI-fests being pumped out by Marvel.

But 1995's "Batman Forever" sort of falls between the cracks. An often-overlooked entry in the saga, Joel Schumacher's first Batman movie was a big deal when it first debuted,...

Since its creation, Western movies like Rio Bravo, Stagecoach, and The Searchershave explored a variety of timeless tropes that helped define and enrich the genre, with the "one-man army" being among the best. Long before the creation of the modern-day action genre, the Old West was a vehicle for action-adventure in cinema, entertaining millions of moviegoers for decades. While team-up movies can be fun, there's nothing quite as thrilling as seeing a lone gunslinger go against the odds and win.

Seeing heroes go against the odds can make for a great underdog story, something that's always been right at home in the Western genre. While team-up movies can be fun, nothing quite compares to watching a solo hero step up and do what's right when no one else will. From '50s classics to gritty '90s films, audiences have no shortage in the Western genre of one-man army heroes...

The Batman films of the 1980s and 1990s introduced a whole generation to a swathe of classic DC characters; unfortunately, others were completely squandered. Warner Bros.’ initial four Batman movies introduced several memorable portrayals, like Michael Keaton’s brooding Batman and Jack Nicholson’s devilish Joker. However, they also squandered numerous opportunities with fascinating characters. Whether sidelined, underwritten, or mishandled, these characters represent what could have been.

The 1980s and 90s Batman movies began with Tim Burton’s gothic, noir take in 1989, before the more horror-inspired Batman Returns. Joel Schumacher was hired to direct the third entry, Batman Forever, dropping the overt horror tones for gothic until Batman & Robin, which killed the franchise until Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. The films were defined by their visual flair and larger-than-life characters. Yet, the limitations of the time – ranging from studio interference to overstuffed scripts – meant many characters didn’t get their due.

Even in its most buoyant moments, Stephen Frears’s The Grifters retains a palpable, stifling air of desperation and moral rot. The trio of grifters at the center of the 1990 crime thriller are introduced via a visual triptych, in which each of them are donning designer sunglasses and a slick outfit as they ready themselves for their respective cons. But despite their suave appearances, these schemers—Lilly (Anjelica Huston), Roy (John Cuscack), and Myra (Annette Bening)—aren’t living large.

There are no obscenely rich marks, no luxurious locales, no big score that’ll allow them to sail off into the sunset. No, while Lilly skims a little off the top of her employer’s winnings at a horse racetrack, Roy heads to a dive bar for a money swap that nets him a whopping $10 and Myra seduces a jewelry shop owner. Roy later works a similar scam that earns...

After much anticipation, 2025 has arrived. Yes, the new year is upon us and, as the celebrations continue, the fireworks calm down, and we begin to look forward, it gives us a chance to look at all of the exciting possibilities ahead.

In the world of entertainment, that obviously includes plenty of heavily-anticipated films and TV shows. It's a stacked year, with the likes of Captain America: Brave New World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, Predator: Badlands, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts* and more all on the horizon. Yep, stacked!

However, the new year also gives us the chance to reflect on what came before, including some of the classics that will be celebrating milestone anniversaries since their initial releases. That includes this iconic DC movie that fans will no doubt find it hard to believe is now almost three decades old.

Batman Forever is turning 30 years old...

Quick Links An Incredibly Awkward Dinner Between Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones Jim Carrey's Take on the Batman Forever Situation

Batman Forever was the highest-grossing film of 1995 at the domestic box office, but it was a tough road to get it to that success. First was the tonal change after losing Tim Burton and Michael Keaton, and then there was the shoot itself. One major problem: Tommy Lee Jones genuinely couldn't stand his co-star, Jim Carrey.

On the screen, both turn in scenery-chewing villainous performances. It's as if they're trying to one-up each other at every turn. When Carrey talked to the late Norm Macdonald on his Norm Macdonald Live podcast back in 2017, he shed some light on how things were equally combative behind the scenes. In short, the ever-gruff and stern Jones had been in the film industry since 1970. He scored some minor hits along the way, such as 1980's Coal Miner's Daughter,...

John Candy was one of the most beloved comedians of the 1980s and 1990s who had plenty of incredibly underrated movies that didnt get enough love. While the late actor died tragically young at age 43, this was not before leaving the world with some of the most iconic comedic performances ever put to the screen in classics like Planes, Trains and Automobiles and Uncle Buck. However, for every legendary Candy performance, there was another hidden gem that, despite being equally hilarious, failed to gain the same lasting legacy as his best-known work.

The best John Candy movies included acclaimed collaborations with comedy greats like Steve Martin, Bill Murray, and Mel Brooks, although lesser-known releases also paired him with the likes of Tom Hanks, Dan Aykroyd, and Richard Pryor. While some underrated movies suffered from lackluster screenplays, Candys vulnerable sincerity and likable comedic charm helped elevate them into solid comedies. There...

Bruce Waynes "batty" alter ego is about to receive a serious upgrade, as the Joker (Jack Nicholson) would say, where all of those wonderful toys are concerned. Yes, theres now a star in the Batman's future, but it wont need to be displayed in Wayne Manor. Rather, it will be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame (per a press release). On Thursday, September 26, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Nissen will serve as emcee and present the comic book character with star No. 2,790, and DC Comics President, CEO and publisher Jim Lee is among those scheduled to speak at the event.

Batman will become the first superhero ever to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the fictional character is receiving the honor in the Motion Pictures category. Lee, whose comic book artistry includes iconic characters like the Bat and Marvels X-Men, will...

George Clooney and Chris O'Donnell may need to be on the lookout, as the villains of Batman & Robin are back together again. The mini-reunion comes 27 years after the DC film was released in movie theaters.

On X, Arnold Schwarzenegger shared a photo of himself joined by Uma Thurman. In Batman & Robin, the two respectively played the supervillains Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy. Commenting on his reunion with Thurman in the image, Schwarzenegger said in post, "Freeze and Ivy, reunited. Watch out, Batman." The post can be seen below.

Freeze and Ivy, reunited. Watch out, Batman. pic.twitter.com/qoDI5ubnmr Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) September 14, 2024

Related Every Batman: The Animated Series Season, Ranked

Bruce Timm's Batman: The Animated Series is a legendary television show that is considered the best DC animated show of all time by most fans.

Directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Akiva Goldsman, Batman & Robin featured...

If Adam West or Michael Keaton are your favorite actors to ever portray Batman, you're in for a treat. McFarlane Toys has cowls based on the Batman TV series from the 1960s, Tim Burton;s 1989 Batman, and one based on the Batman: Knightfall comic from the 1990s all for sale. While they don't release until November, fans can place their pre-orders now for around $14.99 each for their favorite of the trio from usual toy retailers.

Each cowl has a display pedestal and stands about seven inches tall, the Knightfall one comes in a little taller at 7 and 3/5 inches, so there's no need to worry about them taking up a ton of space either. If these smaller replicas are not your thing, then there is another option, although it is a little harder to get your hands on right now.

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The Michael Keaton Batman movies have led to numerous sequel and spinoff properties, taking place in as many as 4 different DC Universes. Critically, commercially, and culturally, 1989s Batman was a huge success for DC and Warner Bros, cementing itself as a pop culture phenomenon and leaving a lasting impact on how major blockbuster films are marketed. The films 1992 sequel, Batman Returns, did not reach the same soaring heights as its predecessor, at least initially. Returns was a controversial film whose violent and sexual content and significant deviations from the Batman comic source material offended many viewers.

Batman Returns does hold up in many regards, however, especially with viewers looking back with fresh eyes, appreciating the live-action Batman movie and its bold choices and aesthetic qualities. Even with the films initial controversy, it was hardly the end of the original franchise. The story of Michael Keatons Batman continued in a variety of properties,...

Batman Day is September 21st, 2024, and to celebrate, AMC Theaters is offering fans a chance to see one of three Batman films on the big screen. Batman Day is an annual event held by DC Comics to celebrate the creation of Batman. It typically is marked with special Batman-themed promotions in comic book stores but has since spread to other promotional platforms. While the first Batman Day celebration in 2014 was held in July, since then, it has been on the third or fourth Saturday of September.

AMC Theaters will be doing special screenings of 1989's Batman, 1993's Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and 1995's Batman Forever, which will all return to theaters for a limited time starting September 20, 2024. Fans can get reminders for when the tickets go on sale, as it is unclear if they are only for September 20th or if they will play throughout the weekend.

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According to Michael Keaton, the modern superhero genre would be nothing today without legendary director Tim Burton's early contributions. Long before Robert Pattinson played a young Batman, before Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark in what became the first MCU movie, and before Wesley Snipes questioned the logic and physics of ice skating uphill in Blade, Tim Burton completely redefined Bruce Wayne and comic book movies in 1989's Batman. With the endless cavalcade of superhero movies, Michael Keaton believes that Burton's contributions to the genre have gone understated by fans.

Speaking to GQ about reprising the titular role in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice after 36 years away from the character, Keaton looked back at his career and partnership with Tim Burton. Following his breakout role in Beetlejuice, Burton cast Keaton as the eponymous vigilante in Batman, which put a much darker spin on the character than the previous TV version starring Adam West.

Tim Burton, the acclaimed director who re-invented Bruce Wayne on the big screen in Batman, says that it is unlikely he'll ever return to direct the Caped Crusader again, or any other superhero movie. Burton is reviving one of his classic franchises later this year with the long awaited Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which sees Michael Keaton return to the titular role after 36 years. The original Beetlejuice was one of Keaton's breakout roles, and led him to star in Burton's dark take on Bruce Wayne in Batman in 1989. Burton also directed the sequel, Batman Returns, which gave the world two iconic villain performances from Danny DeVito as Penguin, and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.

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1990s action movies thrive on absurd plots, delivering guilty pleasure with wild action and overblown theatricality. Movies like Sudden Death and Rush Hour turn their action stars into impermeable heroes. Face/Off, Total Recall and Men in Black blend sci-fi and action beautifully.

The 1990s produced plenty of brilliant action movies with ridiculous plots, but the absurdity often gives the movies some extra charm. Action movies don't always need to have the most grounded and believable plots, as long as they have compelling characters and convincing action set pieces. In some cases, a dash of absurdity can make things even more exciting and frenetic, since the story becomes harder to predict.

Many of the best action movies of the 1990s ask their audiences to believe in ludicrous concepts, but they don't necessarily push all the way into the territory of sci-fi. Even when they don't start out with absurd premises, many...

Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight explores madness through a reflection on the shared space between Joker and Batman. Jared Leto's Joker in Zack Snyder's Justice League reflects on Batman's legacy and the impact of their relationship, delving into their shared fate. Cesar Romero's Joker in Batman (1966) embodies a toned-down, prank-loving version while focusing on causing mischief over destruction.

The Joker may be the most quotable character in the entire DC Universe. Since appearing in Batman #1 in 1940, the Clown Prince of Crime has been the most iconic and effective foil to Bruce Wayne's hero. Channeling madness, charm, and upsetting uses of violence, The Joker has become a necessary character in the Batman canon and has appeared in movies and television with diverse interpretations. With the release date of Joker: Folie Deux set for late 2024, there has been no better time to review the canonical quotes of the DC villain.

Stephen King has written hundreds of short stories and more than sixty novels, but he has only directed one movie: the goofball 1986 film Maximum Overdrive (watch it Here). King has avoided directing ever since and star Emilio Estevez has said that not only does he regret working on the movie, but that King has even begged Estevez to forgive him for getting him into that mess. But one cast member who doesn’t share the negative opinion King and Estevez have on Maximum Overdrive is Giancarlo Esposito, who appears in the film as a character called “Videoplayer.”

Esposito, best known these days for his role on Breaking Bad, told Cinema Blend that he thought King did a brilliant job on the film. Esposito said, “I thought Stephen was brilliant in directing that film and thought he would have a long career as a director. He’s prolific as a writer of course,...

Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive is a cult classic despite being a critical and commercial flop. Actor Giancarlo Esposito praised King's directing and enjoyed working with him in the film. Stephen King has repeatedly apologized for the movie, acknowledging his struggles with addiction during its production.

Released in 1986 and based on the Stephen King short story Trucks, Maximum Overdrive remains the only movie the horror author ever directed, and for good reason. It was a critical and commercial flop, earning just $7.4 million at the box office against a budget of $9 million. However, while its widely regarded as one of the worst Stephen King adaptations ever made, its also become a guilty pleasure of many over the years, including Giancarlo Esposito, who appeared briefly in the movie early on in his career.

Speaking with CinemaBlend, Esposito took time to reflect on Maximum Overdrive, saying that at the time he thought King...

"In the Heat of the Night" TV show was a sequel to the movie and dealt with themes of racism and police brutality. Lead actor Carroll O'Connor won Emmy Awards for his roles in the show and "All in the Family." Several cast members, including Howard Rollins and Hugh O'Connor, tragically passed away after the show.

The In the Heat of the Night TV show featured a large ensemble cast of characters, though sadly, as the years have gone by there have been a number of deaths in the cast. A TV adaptation of the 1967 movie starring Sidney Poitier in a career-best performance, which itself is based on the 1965 book of the same name by John Ball, In the Heat of the Night premiered in 1988 on NBC and moved to CBS after season 5, airing on the network from season 6 until its final season 8.

The show serves as a sequel to...

Quick Links The Birth of Promotional Merchandise The Generation-Defining Shift in Cinema Are We Returning to Normalcy or Bottoming Out? Batman (1989) inaugurated a shift in Hollywood towards maximizing profits through merchandising and franchises. This film propelled the "blockbuster strategy," pushing studios to focus on opening weekend box office numbers at the detriment of the long-term success of the film. The post-Batman era favored remakes, sequels, & reboots that sold well despite language barriers, leading to a death spiral for romantic comedies and dramas that did not sell nearly as well overseas.

Cluttering arguably the all-time greatest summer slate of action films ever, in a small window of time theaters witnessed the procession of gargantuan IPs flex their muscle. Facing off that summer for the public's attention included Star Trek V, a fresh installment of the James Bond franchise, and a third Indiana Jones outing. Lethal Weapon, Ghostbusters, and Back to the Future...

In the 1980s, author Stephen King was at the peak of his craft. Not only was that the decade he began his magnum opus, The Dark Tower, but he also released seminal works like Pet Sematary, It, and Misery. As his name grew in recognition, hungry Hollywood studios optioned King's stories, looking for their next big horror success. As a result, Stephen King's name appeared in nearly a dozen films over the decade.

The incredible achievement of Brian De Palma's 1976 adaptation of Stephen King's first novel, Carrie, opened the floodgates for further adaptations of his work, and all things considered, the overall quality of those films released in the 80s has yet to be matched by any other decade.

Related 10 Stephen King Movies That Deserve a Remake Stephen King is a master of horror and his works are prone to adaptations and remakes. Some King movies definitely deserve the remake treatment.

Joker's chilling question to victims leaves lasting impact, revealing Joker and Batman's shared past trauma. Bane's brutal takedown of Batman's identity triggers introspection, showcasing villain's tactical genius. Riddler's eerily familiar words to Batman prompt reflection, blurring lines between hero and foe.

The cinematic villains of Batman have offered some incredible quotes over the years, echoing through pop culture as some of the most significant lines of dialogue in any superhero story. Renowned for having the best-written villains of any comic book character, the antagonists of nearly every Batman movie have stood out for their personalities and ideals, as exemplified by their quotable dialogue. From Jack Nicholson's Joker to Paul Dano's Riddler, Batman has come across some eloquent speakers in his cinematic battles for justice.

Each famous quote from one of Batman's movie villains is significant for its own reasons. Sometimes, they're scathing criticisms of Batman, Bruce Wayne,...

Michael Keaton recalls the initial reaction that comic book fans had when he was chosen to portray Batman in the 1989 Tim Burton-directed film.

Until then, Batman had been a character on a campy television series. However, Batman would mark a before and after for the superhero movie genre.

“When they said ‘We’re thinking of doing Batman,’ I said, ‘Wait, you’re thinking of making a movie about Batman?’,” Keaton said in an interview with GQ.

He continued, “The fact that Tim said ‘That guy, I want that guy’… the fact that people cared one way or another so much is still baffling. But that was a ballsy move on his part. We also had a nice working relationship from Beetlejuice, so he felt that he and I could get along and would work well together.”

Keaton played the titular role in the 1989 film and would reprise the Bruce...

Michael Keaton reflects on bold move to play Batman despite fan skepticism. Actor discusses how Tim Burton's confidence in him led to iconic role. Uncertain future for Keaton's return as Batman but possibilities remain open.

Michael Keaton has reminisced about the “ballsy” move that led to him being cast as Batman in the 1989 movie. While it seems impossible to think that anyone else could have brought the Dark Knight to life in his original big screen outing, any doubts Keaton had were nothing compared to the skepticism of fans.

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Keaton is currently living his best life, following up his return as Batman in The Flash by reprising another of his iconic...

Michael Keaton recalls Jack Nicholson's reaction to his Batman workout, admitting trying to bulk up was a mistake. Keaton's Batsuit in The Flash was lighter and allowed him to move his neck, fixing issues from 1989. CGI in The Flash enabled more elaborate scenes compared to Keaton's previous Batman films directed by Tim Burton.

Michael Keaton remembers Jack Nicholson’s hilariously droll reaction to his Batman workout regime. While many actors like Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth undergo impressive muscle-mass building training when preparing to play Marvel superheroes Wolverine and Thor respectively, Keaton’s “bulking up” attempts ended up being one of his biggest mistakes.

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During a retrospective GQ interview, in which...

Batman 1989 movie had a massive cultural impact due to its unique take on the character and dark, gothic setting. Michael Keaton accidentally spoiled the film's major twist, revealing significant details about Batman's origin story. Despite the spoiler, the film was a huge success, becoming an iconic portrayal of Batman and dominating the box office.

When Batman was gearing up for release in the summer of 1989, the hype from fans reached a level that hadn't been seen up to that point. It had been over 20 years since the Caped Crusader made his way to the silver screen, and audiences were looking for a fresh take on the character. While Adam West's Batman series and film brought the over-the-top goofy aspects of the character to life in an endearing way, people were desperate to see the character taken seriously again. Tim Burton's reboot of the character promised to do just...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Evil Dead Posters from Bottleneck Gallery

Bottleneck Gallery will release two Evil Dead posters today, March 29, at 9am Pst/12pm Est. Set an alarm if you’re hoping to snag one, because they’re going to move faster than a Deadite.

Adam “Readful Things” Perocchi’s The Evil Dead artwork is inspired by the classic RoboCop poster. 24×36 giclee prints, limited to 125, will cost $60. Evil Dead 2 by Jack Gregory is a 24×36 screen print, limited to 75, for $70.

Bad Lieutenant 4K Uhd from Kino Lorber

Bad Lieutenant shoots onto 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 21 via Kino Lorber. The 1992 neo-noir crime film has been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision/Hdr.

Keaton and Pattinson faced backlash as Batman, but won fans over with their performances, proving initial judgments can be wrong. Ledger and Affleck also faced criticism but ended up beloved as Batman, showing the importance of waiting to see the actor in action. Fans need to keep an open mind about castings, as actors have the ability to surprise and excel in roles beyond initial perceptions.

When Robert Pattinson was first cast as Batman in 2019 for Matt Reeves's The Batman, certain fans weren't happy. While the casting of a fan-favorite role tends to generate some sort of backlash since it is impossible to please everyone, Batman is a different story. Due to his popularity in the iconic Twilight franchise, many people made jokes about Robert Pattinson being cast as Batman. He was mocked, with the common opinion being that people could not see him as Batman.

For a fan...

Batman fans are praising Michael Keaton for his portrayal of the iconic DC character, calling for more from the Batman Returns star following his appearance at the Oscars. Keaton effortlessly switches into 'Batman mode' after being called out by Batman Returns star Danny DeVito and Batman & Robin's Arnold Schwarzenegger. Despite initial backlash, Keaton's portrayal of Batman in the 1989 film was a hit, paving the way for his return as the Caped Crusader years later.

Following his show-stealing appearance at this year's Oscars, Batman fans have taken to social media to applaud Michael Keaton, commending his portrayal of the DC icon and calling for more from the Batman Returns star as The Dark Knight. Many have heaped praise on Keaton's ability to switch instantly into 'Batman mode,' even when sitting in the audience at the Academy Awards.

Some have even called his appearance at the Oscars...

Stephen King made it very well known that he wasn’t a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 adaptation of his book The Shining, so seventeen years later he took the chance to bring the story to the screen himself. He wrote the script for a three-part mini-series that was directed by Mick Garris and aired on ABC back in 1997 – and tomorrow, March 12th, Scream Factory is giving the mini-series version of The Shining a Blu-ray release! Copies are available for purchase at This Link.

The mini-series version of The Shining has the following synopsis: Jack Torrance and his family move into the sprawling, vacant Overlook Hotel to get away from it all. Away from the alcoholism that derails Jack’s writing career. Away from the violent outbursts that mar Jack’s past. But Jack’s young son Danny knows better. He possesses a psychic gift called the shining — a gift...

The 1989 Batman film's Joker twist, revealing he killed Bruce Wayne's parents, was so good that no future Batman movie will likely attempt to mirror it. The idea that Joker unknowingly created his own arch-nemesis received high praise and elevates both Joker and Batman. The shocking twist in 1989's Batman worsk well, but repeating it would be a bit less exciting now that it's already been seen on-screen.

There's plenty to love about 1989's Batman starring Michael Keaton as the titular Dark Knight, especially its major Joker twist, which will never be beaten. Played by Jack Nicholson, who provided the first truly dark on-screen portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime, the script features compelling deviations from Joker's origins in DC Comics. Likewise, one change in particular was so good, no future Batman movie will likely ever attempt to mirror it.

In 1989's Batman by director Tim Burton, the Joker's original...

Despite being a box office flop, Halle Berry's Catwoman subtly connects to Tim Burton's Batman Returns through a visible photo of Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman, suggesting they exist in the same universe. The connection between the Burton and Schumacher Batman movies is not definitively established, despite references made by the directors and shared actors like Michael Gough and Pat Hingle. Michael Keaton's return in The Flash and George Clooney's cameo further highlight that each Batman movie series exists in its own universe, creating confusion about the overall timeline.

It wasn't until 2013 that DC went all-in on the idea of a cinematic universe when Zack Snyder's Man of Steel was released to launch the Dceu timeline - but a missed Batman Returns reference technically began the process far earlier. Long before the Dceu or MCU, an ironclad contender to be named the comic book company's worst...

Jim Carrey's Riddler in Batman Forever was fun and energetic, despite the film's overall shortcomings. Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron had potential but was underutilized and focused too much on humor. Jeremy Irons managed to be memorable as Profion in Dungeons & Dragons, despite the film's abysmal reception.

Nothing heightens a movie like a great villain, making it all the more disappointing when they're wasted in terrible movies. Many of the most chilling movie villains, like the Joker in The Dark Knight or Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds, prove the prestige an excellent antagonist is held to. An iconic villain can become the most memorable part of a great film, with them occasionally even overshadowing the hero.

Many factors contribute to the quality of the villain. Actors like Heath Ledger and Christoph Waltz enhanced their characters with unbelievable performances. Villains like Roy Batty in Blade Runner or Darth Vader...

Rod Serling was famous for a lot of things. He was one of the most acclaimed television writers of the mid-20th century, the creator of the genre-defining anthology series "The Twilight Zone," he co-wrote the screenplay to the original "Planet of the Apes," and he even helped give Steven Spielberg his big break. But even though he's famous for a lot of things, he was a prolific writer and even some of his best and most fascinating projects have been largely forgotten by the public over time. Like, for example, an adaptation of one of the most popular Christmas stories ever told, transformed into one of the most politically charged Christmas movies ever filmed.

Serling was no stranger to Christmas stories. After all, he wrote the classic yuletide episode "Night of the Meek," a hopeful story about an alcoholic department store Santa who stumbles across a magical sack that...

Tim Burton's Batman movies feature outstanding costume designs for heroes and villains, capturing the dark and gothic style of his films. Michael Keaton's performance as Batman, combined with his well-designed Batsuits, solidified his role as a cornerstone in DC's film history. The costumes in Tim Burton's Batman movies, such as the Joker's suit and Catwoman's stitched suit, bring the characters to life and stay true to their comic book counterparts.

Tim Burton's Batman movies feature outstanding costume designs for their DC heroes and villains alike. Tim Burton's Batman and Batman Returns, released respectively in 1989 and 1992, put his famously gothic style onto the Dark Knight's adventures. The world of Burton's Batman films is a dark and moody one, in which Batman and the rogue's gallery of villains are larger-than-life figures who fit right in with the tone of Burton's sensibilities.

All Batman movies have given their own...

Bryan Cranston's versatility and gravitas make him a strong candidate to portray Commissioner Gordon in the Dcu. Ethan Hawke's experience in darker roles could bring a unique depth to the character of Commissioner Gordon. Harrison Ford's tough, no-nonsense persona would make him a memorable Commissioner Gordon in the Dcu.

There are many talented actors who could tackle the role of the Dcu's Commissioner James Gordon. With the beginning of the Dcu under DC Studios, the new franchise will introduce its own version of the Dark Knight with Andy Muschietti's Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The new Batman film will also include many members of the Bat Family and Batman's supporting cast, which will surely include Gotham City's Police Commissioner James Gordon.

Commissioner Gordon has been seen alongside virtually every cinematic version of Batman, with Neil Hamilton, Pat Hingle, Gary Oldman, J.K. Simmons, and Jeffrey Wright...

The Dark Knight and its sequel remain the DC movies to beat in terms of box office take. "Batman" (1989) redefined the character, villains, and Gotham for a modern era. "Wonder Woman" is the highest-grossing film in the Dceu, and Gal Gadot's portrayal of the character was widely praised.

DC has a long history of successful big-screen adaptations spanning over half a century, and the brand's biggest names have repeatedly done well at the box office. Though on-screen adaptations of DC Comics characters started way back in 1948 with Kirk Alyn's Superman serials, it was Adam West's Batman that put DC live-action projects on the map. However, despite Batman (1966) going on to become an important part of pop-culture history, the modern DC movie landscape was born with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson's Batman (1989).

In one way or another, every modern DC movie owes something to this darker reinvention of the Caped Crusader.

Todd McFarlane presents a new line of action figures from the 1997 film Batman & Robin, featuring George Clooney as Batman. The DC Multiverse line has already immortalized Batman actors Robert Pattinson, Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, and Michael Keaton. Fans are excited to see Batman team up with Robin again in the upcoming film The Brave and the Bold, directed by Andy Muschietti.

Todd McFarlane himself from McFarlane Toys presents a new series of action figures from the Batman universe, including the famous dynamic duo from the 1997 film Batman & Robin.

There's no doubt that when it comes to DC Comics collectible figures, Batman and the vast gallery of characters that accompany him are always among the most popular. Created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger in 1939, along with Superman and Wonder Woman, The Dark Knight has become one of the company's greatest emblems, and for many he is the definitive comic book hero.

Embark on an unforgettable journey back in time as we unlock the prehistoric secrets of all The Land Before Time movies in order of their release date.

Step into a world where dinosaurs roam freely, where friendship conquers all obstacles, and where life lessons are learned in every frame.

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In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate through the entire lineage of these timeless animated classics, from the very first heartwarming adventure to the latest captivating installment.

Join us as we explore the breathtaking landscapes, endearing characters, and heartwarming stories that have made The Land Before Time series a beloved treasure for audiences of all ages.

1 ‘The Land Before Time’ (1988)

IMDb: 7.4/10 95K | Popularity: 4543 | Metascore: 66

Duration: 1h 9m | Genres: Animation, Adventure, Drama

“The Land Before Time,” a 1988 animated classic, takes you on a prehistoric adventure. It’s directed and produced by Don Bluth,...