Paul Hoppe

In this episode, Paul and I delve into the nebulous concept of ‘family-friendly’ content. Who gets to define what is suitable for families, and which types of families are they considering? We’ll discuss the nature of content that children are exposed to, the role of media creators and distributors in curating this content, and the responsibilities of parents in navigating their children’s media consumption. Join us as we unpack these complex questions and the implications they have on what we watch together as ‘families’.

Join Paul and me as we continue our journey through the cinematic portrayals of Gotham’s guardian with a deep dive into The Dark Knight. We’ll discuss how this seminal film raises the stakes and delves into the complexities of heroism, villainy, and the choices that define them.

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.

Matthew Fox & Paul Hoppe discuss animated Batmans from Batman: The Animated Series to Red Son & The Lego Batman Movie on Superhero Ethics.