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Batman Begins

With the release of The Batman just on the horizon, we’re revisiting Christopher Nolan’s reimagining of the Dark Knight in Batman Begins. Paul Hoppe joins me as we explore this film’s gritty take on Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Gotham’s most enigmatic protector. Tune in as we discuss how Nolan’s vision contributed to the Batman legacy.

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 107
Marvel Movie Minute

Thor 107: What Do We Think of the Casting?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Paul Hoppe, aka ZenMadman, joins us to continue the discussion of the credits. In this minute, our top credits through the Yggdrasil constellations come to an end with the ‘THOR’ title card.

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Ip Man and Martial Arts in Media

Can the superiority of one martial arts school over another be determined in single combat? What can one martial artist do in the face of a World War? How does the movie Ip Man address the story of its legendary title character?

Join Paul and me as we grapple with these questions and more. In this episode, we scrutinize the depiction of martial arts in media, examine the historical significance of Ip Man himself, and discuss the ethical narratives woven throughout the film.

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Batman Returns

Paul and Ashley are back to dissect Batman Returns with me, as we navigate through the snowy streets of Gotham during Christmas. We’ll analyze the darker tones of Burton’s sequel, mull over Michelle Pfeiffer’s iconic performance as Catwoman, and debate whether Michael Keaton’s Batman still holds up as our definitive Dark Knight.

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Batman ’89

Paul Hoppe and I dive into Tim Burton and Michael Keaton’s first venture into Gotham with Batman ’89. Join us as we explore the dark and stylistic world Burton created and debate the moral complexities of Keaton’s Batman.

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