Category: Film

The Trump Era Films: The Dark Knight Rises

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With four years of Donald Trump the President of the United States on the horizon, we are all going to have to find some ways to cope. My way is certainly just about the least productive possible. I will be searching for movies that provide some sort of catharsis for myself. It’s self-indulgent to the last degree, but we all need a little something.

When The Dark Knight Rises was released in 2012, it was met with a mix of derision and confusion. One of the more interesting and alarming aspects of the film was the right-wing propaganda components of the story. Continue reading The Trump Era Films: The Dark Knight Rises

Five Things About Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice That Do Not Completely Suck

After finally (and begrudgingly) re-watching the latest installment of the DC Extended Universe, I decided to find some elements of the film that were not completely without merit. The film itself was still largely unpleasant and tedious to experience. However, there were a few key details or ideas (mostly on the margins) that struck me as being NOT AWFUL. Without further ado, I present the Five Things About Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice That Do Not Completely Suck. Continue reading Five Things About Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice That Do Not Completely Suck

The Tape Crusaders: Episode #6 – The Dark Knight

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The Dark Knight was a fairly well-known film in its time. Mike and Matt decide to go back and take a look at this hidden gem to see if it’s worth paying attention to in any way. Wish us luck!

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The Tape Crusaders: Episode #4 – Batman Forever and Batman & Robin

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This episode was made before America fell to a racist fascist who appointed a white nationalist, anti-semite to a senior position in his White House within a week.

Also, these movies fucking suck. Continue reading The Tape Crusaders: Episode #4 – Batman Forever and Batman & Robin

The Tape Crusaders: Episode #3 – Batman Returns

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If Batman was not Tim Burton-y enough for you, we have got the film for you! It’s called Batman Returns! If you pay real close attention, you may even catch a glimpse of Batman returning to the big screen in this Penguin origins story! Continue reading The Tape Crusaders: Episode #3 – Batman Returns

The Tape Crusaders: Episode #2 – Batman (1989)

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Mike and Matt disagree a lot on this one. Matt likes the film, and Mike has actual tastes in art. Regardless of how bad this film is though, its significance cannot be questioned! Check out episode #2 of THE TAPE CRUSADERS! Continue reading The Tape Crusaders: Episode #2 – Batman (1989)

The Tape Crusaders: Episode #1 – Batman (1966)

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Mike Thomas and Matt Waters are not just fans of X-Men, ladies and gentlemen. They have a wide range of interests. They can discuss a great many things in this world other than X-Men. For instance, they can discuss…BATMAN! And there is a whole lot of Batman to discuss because this fascist fucker has been around for a very long time.

With that in mind, let’s go back to a time when Batman was less of a fascist. Let’s go back to a time when Batman was a deputized member of the Gotham City police. Let’s go back to the funniest interpretation of Batman ever and one of the most purely entertaining. Ladies and gentlemen, tune in to The Reel World podcast, The Tape Crusaders for an analysis of the 1966 Batman. Continue reading The Tape Crusaders: Episode #1 – Batman (1966)