Tag Archives: Batman

Film review: The Batman

Posted on March 5, 2022 by R.J. Southworth

With continuity in the DC Extended Universe having become so messy that it’s difficult to keep track, Matt Reeves’s new film The Batman keeps things refreshingly simple by steering clear of any connections to the DCEU and – for now, … Continue reading →

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Film review: Joker

Posted on October 24, 2019 by R.J. Southworth

(Some spoilers) The Joker, Batman’s greatest nemesis, is well known for having no clear origin story; in Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing Joke, he tells Batman that he considers his past to be “multiple choice”, with his memories always shifting. … Continue reading →

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Film review: Justice League

Posted on November 25, 2017 by R.J. Southworth

Five years after The Avengers came out in cinemas, it is now time for DC’s team of ultimate heroes to get their own live-action movie. But I was excited for The Avengers. I was not excited for Justice League; I … Continue reading →

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Film review: The Lego Batman Movie

Posted on February 16, 2017 by R.J. Southworth

“Does Batman live in Bruce Wayne’s basement?” “No, Bruce Wayne lives in Batman’s attic.” I have to admit, I thought the original Lego Movie was only okay. I really liked how it brought together so many different characters and how … Continue reading →

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Film review – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Posted on March 26, 2016 by R.J. Southworth

  (Note: There shouldn’t be any spoilers here if you’ve seen the trailers.) Batman versus Superman. Two of the world’s most popular superheroes, finally appearing together in a live action movie. It should have been awesome. But it isn’t. I … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Superhero Films

Posted on March 19, 2016 by R.J. Southworth

   Next week, two of the world’s biggest superheroes will face off against each other on the big screen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Later in the year, two whole battalions of heroes will go into battle in … Continue reading →

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Gotham: Batman without Batman?

Posted on October 14, 2014 by R.J. Southworth

  Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is coming back to UK screens soon, which I’m very excited about – but in the meantime, there’s more comic book-themed TV on, in the form of Gotham. When I first heard about this idea, I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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