— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.[...]
Author Archive
Under Review: ‘Please Give’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — As a New Yorker, I have become jaded about the problem of homelessness. It’s extremely rare for me to donate to someone less fortunate than myself because I’ve seen so many homeless individuals. But to my surprise, a couple of weeks ago I became[...]
‘Batman & Robin’: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1997)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — With the smash arrival…and quick fizzle…of “Batman & Robin” (1997), it seemed as if the caped crusader’s cinematic escapades would never possibly recover. However, in the thick of 1997, Joel Schumacher’s lavish portrayal of Gotham City lived it up[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Stranger’
— by ROB COX — “The Stranger” stars one of my all-time favorite dramatic leading men, “Stone Cold” Steven Austin. Austin, of course, is known for his chameleon-like ability to immerse himself in a role and completely change his identity. His turn as a vulnerable, sexually-confuse[...]
‘Batman & Robin’: Original Motion Picture Score (1997)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — In the years following its release, “Batman & Robin” (1997) never received an official release for Elliot Goldenthal’s score by Warner Brothers Records or Atlantic…the label that released the soundtrack. However, a comprehensive bootleg release has su[...]
Seven Clips from ‘The Secret in Their Eyes’
— by JOSIANE OCHMAN — “The Secret in Their Eyes,” by Argentinian director Juan Jose Campanella, came from behind such Oscar favorites as Michael Haneke’s “The White Ribbon” and Jacques Audiard’s “A Prophet” to win the Academy Award for best[...]
Under Review: ‘The Maid’ (aka ‘La Nana’)
— by JOEL CRARY — There were giggles in the theatre as the title for Sebastián Silva’s “The Maid” popped up on the screen, right as Raquel, played by actress Catalina Saavedra, looks directly into the camera over her supper. What makes Raquel tick? We are invited to take a close, [...]
‘Batman & Robin’ (1997)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Batman & Robin struggle to keep their alliance together as they attempt to stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City and enslaving it with animal plant hybrids.[...]
Under Review: ‘The Square’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Greed is a powerful thing. It’s not surprising that greed runs people to various evils, including murder and deception. But what powers greed? It can be anything, but the most common instigator is money. Now, many films have been made about the topic but one th[...]
‘Batman Forever’: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1995)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — For all the flack it tends to generate, Joel Schumacher’s “Batman” films are quite the progenitor of how comic book adaptations were perceived for the longest time. Films like Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” movies, Tim Story’s “Fantastic Four” pictures[...]
‘Batman Forever’: Original Motion Picture Score (1995)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — By the mid ‘90s, studios and filmmakers alike felt that…at least to an extent…the symphonic score once resurrected by composers such as John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith had run its course. Audiences were getting larger. But, more importantly, they were gett[...]
If I Was Making … ‘Avatar 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Now this one you have to tread carefully with. “Avatar” split audiences a little (not enough to stop it from becoming the highest grossing film of all time, though). Some felt the plot was very simplistic and even lifted straight from other popular eco-frien[...]
Under Review: ‘Under Great White Northern Lights’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Whether it inspires you or simply makes you jump for joy, music is an important part of most people’s lives. Personally, I enjoy musicians such as The Beatles, Johnny Thunders, The Ramones and, of course, Bob Dylan. But perhaps my favorite band is the[...]
‘Inception’ Viral Video Released
— by BEN FOWLER — What a fascinating video! It really caught me off guard. I know the footage is labeled a “viral,” but the way it starts out, with Christopher Nolan himself interviewing the various talking heads, had me assuming they had maybe labeled the video[...]