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Why I’m Excited: Joker (2019)
When Cesar Romero stepped into the Joker’s shoes in the 1960s Batman TV series and movie, he had no idea he would become the progenitor of a stunning cinematic legacy. In the years since, several actors have endeavored to put their stamp on the iconic villain. Jack Nicholson portrayed the Joker as...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 5 “Pena Dura”
With last week’s death of Jeremiah, the sky seems to be the limit for Bruce and Selena going into “Pena Dura.” Yet there is still much work for him Gordon to do to keep Gotham safe, and Gordon’s potentially rekindled relationship with Barbara (more on that towards the end of ...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 4 “Ruin”
With Gordon’s Haven now decimated and Bruce and Selina on the outs, it’s hard to argue with this weeks title, “Ruin.” We know where our heroes and villains are going to end up, but after last week, you would be forgiven for wondering just where they might go from here. Yet all is far...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 3 “Penguin, Our Hero”
Last week, Gordon learned a hard lesson, Nygma’s quest took a bleak turn, and Bruce saved Selina – which, unbeknownst to him, has set the iconic DC villainess on the path to her destiny. With the promise of the hunt for Jeremiah set to begin this week, I was very excited for “Penguin, Our ...
Read MoreThe Legacy of Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond was, in many ways, a bold experiment. You had a Batman who wasn’t Bruce Wayne and an all-new supporting cast (aside from Kevin Conroy as Bruce and occasional cameos from Barbara). While some may have looked at this chapter with a little skepticism, I couldn’t have been more excit...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gotham – Season 5, Episode 2 “Trespassers”
When we last left Gotham, Tabitha had been killed by Penguin, Nygma was at war with himself and Bruce had finally earned his place in No Man’s Land. The promo promised a battle with Jeremiah and even gave us a glimpse of the Dark Knight himself. I knew the latter wouldn’t be happening until ...
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