— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Following a stirring return to the high-art concept of symphonic motion picture music enacted by John Williams’ masterful compositions for “Jaws” (1975), “Star Wars” (1977) and “Superman: The Movie” (1978), it became clear that a true mark of cinemat[...]
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‘Batman’: The Soundtrack by Prince (1989)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Films, whether consciously or subconsciously…whether intended or not…usually end up becoming a product of their time in some form or fashion. And as timeless as Burton’s original film is, it’s obvious that the inclusion of pop music would give it that[...]
‘Batman’: The 1989 Movie
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — When Gotham City falls prey to crime and corruption, a vigilante the papers call Batman begins his war on crime with his first major enemy — the clownishly homicidal Joker.[...]
The Soft Pack’s Music Video from ‘Kick-Ass’
Here is the official music video for The Soft Pack’s song “Answer for Yourself” from the soundtrack for “Kick-Ass.” The video features Chloe Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Clark Duke.[...]
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1980 to 1989)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — From pulp vigilante and allied soldier to space explorer, tragically hip comedian and newly-revived hardboiled detective, Batman had just about seen it all…surviving his own history to become what many people thought a comic book hero couldn’t be… A Legend.[...]
Batman: A Detective’s Revival (1970 to 1979)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — As the comic book industry entered into the ’70s, a realization was made…readers were maturing. No longer impressed by the overcooked nature of the ’50s and ’60s, they sought characters and stories with tangible drama…emotional depth…and an[...]
The (New) Adventures of Batman
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — At the height of Saturday Morning glory, you’d be hard pressed to find a more suitable and worthwhile character than Batman. A perfectly cartoonish example of this is 1968/1977/1985’s “The (New) Adventures of Batman.”[...]
Four Clips from ‘Babies’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — Babies look adorable doing anything. They could be playing with building blocks, staring off into space, or scooting around, and it’s as cute as a button. The film “Babies” is using this cuteness to its advantage. The film explores the first year of four[...]
Holy Hit TV Show!: Batman in the ’60s Part II
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The 1960s…a tumultuous decade defined by the emergence of counter culture, the exponential increase of narcotic experimentation and sexual promiscuity and an abysmal failure in the Vietnam War that left America disillusioned and radically altered. We traveled to[...]
Biff! Bam!! POW!!!: Batman in the ’60s Part I
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — The ’60s. Thinking about the decade rings echoes of the past that range from over the top and commercially digestible to fundamentally altered and extraordinarily redefined.[...]
If I Was Making … ‘Star Trek 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Never has such a franchise gone from the wastelands of geekdom to the gold-lined streets of mainstream success. With the surprise hit out the way, a lot rests on the follow up to deliver. If I was making the sequel, I would ensure the story is a fresh one. So […][...]
Batman: To Space, Caped Crusader! (1950 to 1959)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Surviving the end of the Depression, Batman also successfully maneuvered the pitfalls of potential irrelevance following World War II. From Commissioner Gordon to Robin to a colorful cast of nefarious villains, the Dark Knight and his team of writers and artists[...]