I think Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns is rather intellectual with its political statements.
I know I'll be crucified for saying this but I never cared much for Dark Knight Returns, or any of Miller's Batman work for that matter. I didn't care for the changes he brought to the characters (didn't he make Catwoman a hooker in Year One?) or how he turned Batman into an anti-establishment anti-hero railing against "The Man". And other than the occasional panel, his artwork also leaves me almost completely cold.
No, Tony, you won't get crucified by me at least; there's a small part of me that agrees with you about the Frank Miller Kool-Aid fans are apt to drink.
I'll give Miller credit for his Daredevil arc and TDKR's spin on The Batman but the buck pretty much stops there.
I have heard from some reputable pros & retailers in the biz that the reason Miller writes All-Star Batman in such an unconventional way was out of spite for being asked to write Batman stories all of the time.
He's basically going through the motions for the fat check. And you wonder why I'm cringing that he's over-seeing The Spirit project?
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
My father read The Phantom, however, he was an exception. Also, my brother read Mad Magazine.
Well now we know who the COOL people in your family are... :v
I've heard my father and brother get called many wonderful things, but cool aint one of them (particularly in relation to my father.) ) (When I was younger, I thought my brother was cool, but not any more, although my relationship with him is probably as good as it has ever been.)
Generally speaking however, I don't really know of anyone who read comics. I suspect it's an Australian thing where comics are simply not as big as they are among Americans.
No excuse, Dan. Pretty much everyone here has read at least a few comics in their lifetime and have attested to such after your "snooty" post.
Can I help it if I'm more cultured than most people? Afterall, like Frasier Crane in Frasier would never get caught dead drinking house wine, why would I read comics when I can read works by Dickens, Joyce, Steinbeck and Austen? :v I mean, here I am, sipping some nice port and smoking a fine cigar. Why, instead of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness would I read a comic book?
And here I was thinking that if I ever made it big in the biz, Australia was one of my destinations for a comic convention but according to you, I'd just be a guest of one. 8-)
What makes you think that even one person would show up? )
) You got me. I may quote Proust and Nabokov (in case you're wondering Rogue, these are authors ), but really I am a fan of the Spider-Man comics. )
(Great post BTW. )
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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) You got me. I may quote Proust and Nabokov (in case you're wondering Rogue, these are authors ), but really I am a fan of the Spider-Man comics.
Yes, Dan...I am fully aware of Marcel Proust & Nabokov...I may not wear a smoking jacket and ascot to settle down for the evening by the fire to their works (LIKE YOU) but I'm in the loop.
Are you a fan of the comics or do you actually READ the Spidey comics?
...And why no Batman reads? We're on a Batman thread. ?:)
Might I suggest that you make sure that your home is locked up tight; you may just receive a few hooded visitors one of these nights. X-(
...not that anything would happen to you, I'm just saying... :v
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
* Can I make absolutely clear that I am very much joking!
No need. I know that you are joking, but even if you weren't, other people (such as former Sri Lankan Cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga) have said far worse about Australia. ) Plus, whenever a Brit insults Australia, I just think about who holds the Ashes and whose weather is better.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
) You got me. I may quote Proust and Nabokov (in case you're wondering Rogue, these are authors ), but really I am a fan of the Spider-Man comics.
Yes, Dan...I am fully aware of Marcel Proust & Nabokov...I may not wear a smoking jacket and ascot to settle down for the evening by the fire to their works (LIKE YOU) but I'm in the loop.
My smoking jacket is actually at the dry cleaners. :v
Rogue, allow me to let you in on a secret about me. I'm a bit of a snob. Not in a bad way (as in someone who is judgemental of others) but more so in the 'drinking scotch, whilst reclining with a fine cigar' Frasier Crane/old English men's club kind of way. ;% )
Are you a fan of the comics or do you actually READ the Spidey comics?
...And why no Batman reads? We're on a Batman thread. ?:)
No, I don't read any comics. I simply chose Spidey as he is one of my absolute favourite superheroes. If I were to read a comic, I would no doubt start with him or The Flash, which is another of my favourite superheroes.
Might I suggest that you make sure that your home is locked up tight; you may just receive a few hooded visitors one of these nights. X-(
...not that anything would happen to you, I'm just saying... :v
I hate to say it, you are a nice guy and I enjoy your company on this site, but you can also be quite scary sometimes. )
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Alright. :v I happen to believe that this quote from Nabokov's Lolita is rather significant in that (like many other people) it describes my knowledge base: "I am sufficiently proud of my knowing something to be modest about my not knowing all."
Similarly, I like this quote as it once described me: ;% "Like everybody who is not in love, he thought one chose the person to be loved after endless deliberations and on the basis of particular qualities or advantages."
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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Alright. :v I happen to believe that this quote from Nabokov's Lolita is rather significant in that (like many other people) it describes my knowledge base: "I am sufficiently proud of my knowing something to be modest about my not knowing all."
Similarly, I like this quote as it once (I'm embarassed to say) described me: ;% "Like everybody who is not in love, he thought one chose the person to be loved after endless deliberations and on the basis of particular qualities or advantages."
Hmmmm....Took you long enough, Dan. :v
The internet's a handy tool isn't it, J.D.? ) ) )
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
In my defence, though, I have actually read Lolita, but it was many years ago.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
And Iron Man director John Favreau praises The Dark Knight and talks about the similarities between Batman and Iron Man:
"I think as the summer roles out, and I’m really curious about 'The Dark Knight’ to be honest with you. That was this looming presence that we knew was going to be a great film. I have no doubt that it’s going to be phenomenal.
I think our big saving grace was the fact that we had a couple of months between that film and us and there was room for both of us. We weren’t fighting for shelf space. Even though we weren’t going head to head, it was very clear that we could not take this character that on paper could seem very similar to Batman, and I have no doubt that just the inception of ‘Iron Man’ was a reaction to DC. It was definitely borrowed a lot from DC because here you have the billionaire bachelor guy, who was struggling with inner conflict, and he has no super powers. He invents his own suit and his abilities come from himself. He’s a self-made hero. We had to really steer clear of everything that ‘The Dark Knight’ was doing.
I have tremendous respect for their cast, for [Christopher] Nolan, and so I want to see what they do. I definitely don’t want to fight for the same territory as them. There is plenty of room to tell these stories. As a fan I’m really looking forward to it and I have a lot of respect for the way they approach the material too. He has no second unit on his films. He does all the directing himself. If they are going to do some IMAX work then they shoot it in IMAX. He put together a cast in a way that broke ground for me to be able to use the cast that I did. They made sure the script was perfect before they started shooting it and that’s not typical for all super hero films. A lot of times they just throw them together and try to do them as inexpensively as they can. They try to chase the poster and chase the date. They put a lot of care into that film. I’m looking forward to see how it pays off. From everything I’ve seen so far my hat is off to them. I look forward to checking that film out."
Rogue, allow me to let you in on a secret about me. I'm a bit of a snob. Not in a bad way (as in someone who is judgemental of others) but more so in the 'drinking scotch, whilst reclining with a fine cigar' Frasier Crane/old English men's club kind of way. ;% )
Just so we're completely clear, the Frasier Crane type of snob IS judgmental of others. Let's not forget the episode where Frasier's father takes Frasier and Niles to his favorite eatery, where Frasier and Niles joke about the food, drink, patrons and staff, embarrassing their father to a great degree.
Just so we're completely clear, the Frasier Crane type of snob IS judgmental of others. Let's not forget the episode where Frasier's father takes Frasier and Niles to his favorite eatery, where Frasier and Niles joke about the food, drink, patrons and staff, embarrassing their father to a great degree.
I had forgotten about that episode. ;% However, interestingly enough, I think that was the most judgemental Frasier ever got. Although I do agree that Frasier was judgemental, I think it was generally pretty limited and was never as blatent as in that particular episode. Additionally, in other episodes, when he did become judgemental (such as when he became horrified at the idea that Freddy would end up in a public school), I think he was really making a comment about himself.
Although Frasier is judgemental to a degree, when I contrast my own snobbery to his, I tend to focus more on Frasier's appreaciation for the finer things in life such as in the episode which saw him join the Empire Club. That episode featured Frasier reclining in a wondefully smooth chair and drinking fine scotch. (The truth is that I'm not a snob at all. I simply enjoy the finer things in life. )
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Apparently Ledger based his Joker on Johnny Rotten:
Ledger styled The Joker on Johnny Rotten
HEATH LEDGER based his portrayal of psychotic villain The Joker in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight on the lead singer of punk rock band the Sex Pistols.
Writer-director Chris Nolan said Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, had been Ledger's inspiration in developing The Joker for the film, which opens in Australia on July 17.
Nolan told Sci Fi Wire online news service: "We very much took the view in looking at the character of The Joker that what's strong about him is this idea of anarchy."
Nolan said he spoke often to Ledger about the negative energy of the punk rocker. "We wanted to show the pure anarchy of someone who wants to do harm purely for its own sake."
Actor Christian Bale, who plays Batman, denied rumours that Ledger was negatively influenced by the character he played.
MANUEL MITTERNACHT
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
Click on this link if you want to see a clip from the film. You have to click on the HA in GOTHAM, and it will re-direct you to another site where you can see a clip of Two-Face. You only see him from behind, although you can see the left-hand side of his face, and
the skin looks very much like the picture Hardy posted a couple of months back
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I don't know if anybody has heard of this, but Hot Toys is once again making 1/6th scale action figures for the Dark Knight, and while they'll only be released in Japan, you can have 'em shipped to the states. But the more interesting news is that not only will there be figures of Batman (both batsuits) and the Joker, there will also be a Batpod and a Tumbler! I'm gonna have to sell my kidneys.
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I don't know if anybody has heard of this, but Hot Toys is once again making 1/6th scale action figures for the Dark Knight, and while they'll only be released in Japan, you can have 'em shipped to the states. But the more interesting news is that not only will there be figures of Batman (both batsuits) and the Joker, there will also be a Batpod and a Tumbler!
Those models look very cool, Night.
I'm gonna have to sell my kidneys.
I know of a few dives...uh, I mean bars in Red Hook and across the Queensborough that could help you with this one...good music & hot girls too.
Of course you'll have to drink a mickey first though...
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
In another thread, another member mentioned seeing the trailer for DK before Indy 4. I've seen Indy 4 twice, however neither time did I see a trailer for DK. Was the member not being entirely truthful, or is it rather that in Australia we aren't showing the trailer yet? ?:)
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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In another thread, another member mentioned seeing the trailer for DK before Indy 4. I've seen Indy 4 twice, however neither time did I see a trailer for DK. Was the member not being entirely truthful, or is it rather that in Australia we aren't showing the trailer yet? ?:)
Only thing I can think is, maybe the Dark Knight trailer was for the opening weekend only, kind of a double edge sword, people who want to see the trailer will pay the money to see the trailer then leave after the trailer. The Indy movie benefits from the money. Then others go for the Indy movie, but get the bonus of the DK trailerr.
Some people would complain even if you hang them with a new rope
Only thing I can think is, maybe the Dark Knight trailer was for the opening weekend only, kind of a double edge sword, people who want to see the trailer will pay the money to see the trailer then leave after the trailer. The Indy movie benefits from the money. Then others go for the Indy movie, but get the bonus of the DK trailerr.
Thanks. You're probably right.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
There's a new TV spot up on YouTube, lots of action in this one and also one or two potentially major spoilers so view at your own discretion. BTW, who is that descending the elevator at the end?
There's a new TV spot up on YouTube, lots of action in this one and also one or two potentially major spoilers so view at your own discretion. BTW, who is that descending the elevator at the end?
Man, love that Joker! This is my favorite tv spot thus far! It's clear that the rest of the summer movie experience belongs to The Bat! {[]
I have a feeling who that might be coming down the lift but I don't want to ruin the suspense for anyone.
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
The first review of TDK is up, courtesy of Rolling Stone. Peter Travers give it 3½ out of 4 stars, enthusiastically recommending the film. The review is a safe read as there are no real spoilers.
Some the of aspects of the film that Travers likes do worry me a little bit, especially the notion of Batman as a "lost warrior" and that it may be "too somber" for some moviegoers. Hopefully the film as a whole will overcome those potential minuses.
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edited June 2008
This looks to be a film to be reckoned with, and it's always nice to hear RS give a good review to a picture for which I have high hopes---still, calling Batman "too somber" is like calling Bond "too tough"; not sure I buy it. The best Batman stories all have this at their core.
I hope Nolan/Bale & Co. all stay together to complete a grand trilogy B-)
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
This looks to be a film to be reckoned with, and it's always nice to hear RS give a good review to a picture for which I have high hopes---still, calling Batman "too somber" is like calling Bond "too tough"; not sure I buy it.
A Batman film can indeed be too sombre, as demonstrated IMO by Batman Returns.
"He’s a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine. And when they start not smiling back—that’s an earthquake. and then you get yourself a couple of spots on your hat, and you’re finished. Nobody dast blame this man. A salesman is got to dream, boy. It comes with the territory." Death of a Salesman
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edited June 2008
Here's a link to 12 film clips for the The Dark Knight.
As for the Rolling Stone article, it reads good but like Loeff, I'm not buying into this "somber" theory much.
We'll see...
In any case, time for all of the foolishness and kiddy games to cease... It's now time to absorb the power of The Bat.
My Marvel fanboy co-workers plan to picket outside a theatre here come opening night about how bad the Batman character sucks in general. They plan to boo and hiss...
I usually don't sincerely wish ill of anyone but I really feel that a beatdown is warranted in their case. They just might get it too. ) ) )
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
LoeffelholzThe United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
This looks to be a film to be reckoned with, and it's always nice to hear RS give a good review to a picture for which I have high hopes---still, calling Batman "too somber" is like calling Bond "too tough"; not sure I buy it.
A Batman film can indeed be too sombre, as demonstrated IMO by Batman Returns.
IMO, sombreness ( ) wasn't BR's problem at all. It was that the script was mediocre (if not awful!!!)...and they RUINED the Penguin! X-(
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"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Look good and no real spoilers as all the clips are basically extended versions of footage already shown in the trailers and TV spots.
Still, I can definitely see where the "somber" comments are coming from. Don't know if it's because so much of the footage is shot at night or what, but there does seem to be an air of seriousness or uneasiness that permeates a lot of the clips.
My Marvel fanboy co-workers plan to picket outside a theatre here come opening night about how bad the Batman character sucks in general. They plan to boo and hiss...
I usually don't sincerely wish ill of anyone but I really feel that a beatdown is warranted in their case. They just might get it too. ) ) )
Are they serious??? Opening night crowds are a pretty hardcore bunch; those two could well end up with some serious bruises, broken bones and a few missing teeth.
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Are they serious??? Opening night crowds are a pretty hardcore bunch; those two could well end up with some serious bruises, broken bones and a few missing teeth.
They mean it. I don't think you appreciate just how much they hate DC entities. I was shocked to find out that they have a cadre of Marvel elitists that they hang with.
Their plan is to try and deter anyone considering to see TDK because they fear this movie is the only real threat to Iron Man's box office numbers. Can you believe that? )
My fanboy son is even excited to see the new Batman film; even he's not THAT bias. I mean it's ridiculous.
I know when they come and support me at some of the local cons that I do, they're Marvel-clad and they want ony Marvel sketches done by all of the celebs. Preaching that Marvel gospel worse that Jehovah's Witnesses can pass out pamplets (respectfully).
If these guys just realized the power of a nice, soft female could do for their lives, they're whole outlook of what's important could be altered drastically for the better.
Put perspective on things. )
Mrs. Man Face: "You wouldn't hit a lady? Would you?"
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice isUNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
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No, Tony, you won't get crucified by me at least; there's a small part of me that agrees with you about the Frank Miller Kool-Aid fans are apt to drink.
I'll give Miller credit for his Daredevil arc and TDKR's spin on The Batman but the buck pretty much stops there.
I have heard from some reputable pros & retailers in the biz that the reason Miller writes All-Star Batman in such an unconventional way was out of spite for being asked to write Batman stories all of the time.
He's basically going through the motions for the fat check. And you wonder why I'm cringing that he's over-seeing The Spirit project?
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
I've heard my father and brother get called many wonderful things, but cool aint one of them (particularly in relation to my father.)
Can I help it if I'm more cultured than most people? Afterall, like Frasier Crane in Frasier would never get caught dead drinking house wine, why would I read comics when I can read works by Dickens, Joyce, Steinbeck and Austen? :v I mean, here I am, sipping some nice port and smoking a fine cigar. Why, instead of Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness would I read a comic book?
What makes you think that even one person would show up?
(Great post BTW.
Yes, Dan...I am fully aware of Marcel Proust & Nabokov...I may not wear a smoking jacket and ascot to settle down for the evening by the fire to their works (LIKE YOU) but I'm in the loop.
Are you a fan of the comics or do you actually READ the Spidey comics?
...And why no Batman reads? We're on a Batman thread. ?:)
Might I suggest that you make sure that your home is locked up tight; you may just receive a few hooded visitors one of these nights. X-(
...not that anything would happen to you, I'm just saying... :v
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Go on then! :v
As a result of all this discussion I dug out my copy of The Killing Joke.
No need.
Rogue, allow me to let you in on a secret about me. I'm a bit of a snob. Not in a bad way (as in someone who is judgemental of others) but more so in the 'drinking scotch, whilst reclining with a fine cigar' Frasier Crane/old English men's club kind of way. ;%
No, I don't read any comics. I simply chose Spidey as he is one of my absolute favourite superheroes. If I were to read a comic, I would no doubt start with him or The Flash, which is another of my favourite superheroes.
Similarly, I like this quote as it once described me: ;% "Like everybody who is not in love, he thought one chose the person to be loved after endless deliberations and on the basis of particular qualities or advantages."
Hmmmm....Took you long enough, Dan. :v
The internet's a handy tool isn't it, J.D.?
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
In my defence, though, I have actually read Lolita, but it was many years ago.
http://www.wizarduniverse.com/060608dkgallery.html
And Iron Man director John Favreau praises The Dark Knight and talks about the similarities between Batman and Iron Man:
"I think as the summer roles out, and I’m really curious about 'The Dark Knight’ to be honest with you. That was this looming presence that we knew was going to be a great film. I have no doubt that it’s going to be phenomenal.
I think our big saving grace was the fact that we had a couple of months between that film and us and there was room for both of us. We weren’t fighting for shelf space. Even though we weren’t going head to head, it was very clear that we could not take this character that on paper could seem very similar to Batman, and I have no doubt that just the inception of ‘Iron Man’ was a reaction to DC. It was definitely borrowed a lot from DC because here you have the billionaire bachelor guy, who was struggling with inner conflict, and he has no super powers. He invents his own suit and his abilities come from himself. He’s a self-made hero. We had to really steer clear of everything that ‘The Dark Knight’ was doing.
I have tremendous respect for their cast, for [Christopher] Nolan, and so I want to see what they do. I definitely don’t want to fight for the same territory as them. There is plenty of room to tell these stories. As a fan I’m really looking forward to it and I have a lot of respect for the way they approach the material too. He has no second unit on his films. He does all the directing himself. If they are going to do some IMAX work then they shoot it in IMAX. He put together a cast in a way that broke ground for me to be able to use the cast that I did. They made sure the script was perfect before they started shooting it and that’s not typical for all super hero films. A lot of times they just throw them together and try to do them as inexpensively as they can. They try to chase the poster and chase the date. They put a lot of care into that film. I’m looking forward to see how it pays off. From everything I’ve seen so far my hat is off to them. I look forward to checking that film out."
http://www.batman-on-film.com/TDK_Favreau-talks-TDK_6-5-08.html
Just so we're completely clear, the Frasier Crane type of snob IS judgmental of others. Let's not forget the episode where Frasier's father takes Frasier and Niles to his favorite eatery, where Frasier and Niles joke about the food, drink, patrons and staff, embarrassing their father to a great degree.
God, Frasier is a great show.
Although Frasier is judgemental to a degree, when I contrast my own snobbery to his, I tend to focus more on Frasier's appreaciation for the finer things in life such as in the episode which saw him join the Empire Club. That episode featured Frasier reclining in a wondefully smooth chair and drinking fine scotch.
No, it is a MAGNIFICENT show!
Ledger styled The Joker on Johnny Rotten
HEATH LEDGER based his portrayal of psychotic villain The Joker in the new Batman movie The Dark Knight on the lead singer of punk rock band the Sex Pistols.
Writer-director Chris Nolan said Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten, had been Ledger's inspiration in developing The Joker for the film, which opens in Australia on July 17.
Nolan told Sci Fi Wire online news service: "We very much took the view in looking at the character of The Joker that what's strong about him is this idea of anarchy."
Nolan said he spoke often to Ledger about the negative energy of the punk rocker. "We wanted to show the pure anarchy of someone who wants to do harm purely for its own sake."
Actor Christian Bale, who plays Batman, denied rumours that Ledger was negatively influenced by the character he played.
MANUEL MITTERNACHT
http://www.gothamcitypizzeria.com/
Those models look very cool, Night.
I know of a few dives...uh, I mean bars in Red Hook and across the Queensborough that could help you with this one...good music & hot girls too.
Of course you'll have to drink a mickey first though...
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Only thing I can think is, maybe the Dark Knight trailer was for the opening weekend only, kind of a double edge sword, people who want to see the trailer will pay the money to see the trailer then leave after the trailer. The Indy movie benefits from the money. Then others go for the Indy movie, but get the bonus of the DK trailerr.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4BjTDvJ6wQ&eurl=http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7392
Man, love that Joker! This is my favorite tv spot thus far! It's clear that the rest of the summer movie experience belongs to The Bat! {[]
I have a feeling who that might be coming down the lift but I don't want to ruin the suspense for anyone.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
Some the of aspects of the film that Travers likes do worry me a little bit, especially the notion of Batman as a "lost warrior" and that it may be "too somber" for some moviegoers. Hopefully the film as a whole will overcome those potential minuses.
Here's a link to the full review:
http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/16155928/review/21477208/the_dark_knight
I hope Nolan/Bale & Co. all stay together to complete a grand trilogy B-)
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
A Batman film can indeed be too sombre, as demonstrated IMO by Batman Returns.
Watch at your own peril.
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5143&Itemid=99
B-)
As for the Rolling Stone article, it reads good but like Loeff, I'm not buying into this "somber" theory much.
We'll see...
In any case, time for all of the foolishness and kiddy games to cease... It's now time to absorb the power of The Bat.
My Marvel fanboy co-workers plan to picket outside a theatre here come opening night about how bad the Batman character sucks in general. They plan to boo and hiss...
I usually don't sincerely wish ill of anyone but I really feel that a beatdown is warranted in their case. They just might get it too.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -
IMO, sombreness (
"I am not an entrant in the Shakespeare Stakes." - Ian Fleming
"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
Look good and no real spoilers as all the clips are basically extended versions of footage already shown in the trailers and TV spots.
Still, I can definitely see where the "somber" comments are coming from. Don't know if it's because so much of the footage is shot at night or what, but there does seem to be an air of seriousness or uneasiness that permeates a lot of the clips.
Are they serious??? Opening night crowds are a pretty hardcore bunch; those two could well end up with some serious bruises, broken bones and a few missing teeth.
They mean it. I don't think you appreciate just how much they hate DC entities. I was shocked to find out that they have a cadre of Marvel elitists that they hang with.
Their plan is to try and deter anyone considering to see TDK because they fear this movie is the only real threat to Iron Man's box office numbers. Can you believe that?
My fanboy son is even excited to see the new Batman film; even he's not THAT bias. I mean it's ridiculous.
I know when they come and support me at some of the local cons that I do, they're Marvel-clad and they want ony Marvel sketches done by all of the celebs. Preaching that Marvel gospel worse that Jehovah's Witnesses can pass out pamplets (respectfully).
If these guys just realized the power of a nice, soft female could do for their lives, they're whole outlook of what's important could be altered drastically for the better.
Put perspective on things.
Batman: "The Hammer Of Justice is UNISEX!"
-Batman: The Brave & The Bold -