The Official Batman (1989) Thread - Part 5

[regwec]

Interesting article, thanks for posting it.

I am always slightly torn on the whether or not Gotham should be a decaying modern city or a industrial-gothic-hell-hole. I love the visual flair of the latter, but I don't like to feel that Batman inhabits a world of complete psychological fantasy, like Lewis Carroll's Wonderland. I think the solution is perhaps to give Gotham an "old town", as many European and Middle Eastern cities have, surrounded by the usual glass and steel sprawl.

Edit: I seem to recall that this idea was used (implicitly at least) in the gorgeously illustrated "Gotham After Midnight"-

 

[The Joker]

Is that meant to be the new Robo Batman in the comics now?

When Jack says, "The pen is truly mightier than the sword," there's a cop right behind him in the frame who doesn't even draw his gun.

They don’t arrest him at the parade either, so I’d expect that.

 

[Cain]

Is that meant to be the new Robo Batman in the comics now?

Yes.

It's from the last issue of Batgirl where Barbara found out who this new Batman really is.

 

[BH/HHH]

It's funny how as time goes by I like the Nolan films a little less but as time goes by I love this film more and more. For me it's still the best Batman movie.

 

[ThePhantasm]

 

[BH/HHH]

Where's that from?

 

[Travesty]

That's pretty rad.

 

[ThePhantasm]

Fan art, not sure of the original source. Its a re-imagination of this comic, Batman 1989 style:

 

[regwec]

It's nice, but it doesn't really capture The Jacker's face right.

 

[The Shape]

I had a thought recently of something I'd be down to do with some of you guys in regard to this film. We could schedule a day/night/time for a "live" group watch of Batman 89, upon which we all start the movie at the same time and chat via SHH as we watch, providing our own thoughts, commentary, and discussion throughout.

I think it would be an interesting way to spend a couple of hours and I feel like some of us have a lot to say when it comes to this film. It'd be cool to see everyone pointing out their favorite shots, moments , and scenes, and also sharing insightful criticism when necessary. We could make a separate thread for this if the group viewing comes to fruition, but it would really only work if everyone involved will be able to set aside the time to watch the movie from start-to-finish with no breaks. Also, I would honestly hope to exclude trolls for this viewing if it happened.

 

[Rodrigo90]

That's a ****ing awesome idea!

 

[Greens]

That's a pretty cool idea.

It would have to be a different venue, though. I don't think this forum is conducive to quick chatting.

 

[Rodrigo90]

How do folk of today interact quickly?

 

[The Shape]

That's a pretty cool idea.

It would have to be a different venue, though. I don't think this forum is conducive to quick chatting.

I don't know, I think it could/would work here if it took place in its own thread.

 

[Greens]

I don't know, I think it could/would work here if it took place in its own thread.

It could work, but maybe an IRC chat is preferable? It's hard to watch a movie in real time AND read people's comments at the same time if you have to refresh all the time.

 

[Guts]

The sarcasm smilie reminds me of this.

 

[Penguin]

The face is a little off, but it’s a good reimagining of that cover.

That’s a terrific idea though most of us probably have much different time-zones.

 

[Rodrigo90]

We'll have to plan it all out.

 

[BH/HHH]

Sounds like fun but I'm unsure with the time difference between the U.S. and UK. Plus if I'd have the chance to watch it.

 

[ThePhantasm]

 

[Naked Shia]

I'm all for watching batman with you, but we do need something easier to chat together. I know my wife watch her tv show with a friend, and they are chatting, I think on twitter.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Hmmm, I don't know. Honestly it sounds a little annoying to do live comentary because there are potentially so many of us, we won't be able to watch the movie in peace or really pay attention to it, even if we already know every bit in the movie by heart. I think if it was maybe just like two guys, similar to those comentary tracks it could work better? I dunno. I guess we could try

The sarcasm smilie reminds me of this.

Now THIS is the kind of insightful post I am hoping to read during Shapy's live event thingy!

 

[Kane52630]

Well if it's no more than 10 people, we can all just share one screen for the movie with Skype.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Unless we partner up in pairs and each group give they're own feedback and then post the experience on here. But I honestly don't mind more people involved in one viewing.

And I'm watching it right now - "King of The Wicker People" has just appeared

 

[The Shape]

I really don't foresee too many people wanting to participate in this, anyway. Maybe just a handful of the bigger B89 fans here.

And either way, have you folks never multi-tasked while on the Hype or on your laptop/computer?