September 18, 2024

EP. 338 — Batman Returns

This week Paul & Amy break down the 1992 Tim Burton sequel Batman Returns. They talk about how THIS is the Batman movie Tim Burton originally wanted to make, how Danny Devito came up with having black bile, how this movie predicts modern day political figures and more.

Next week…Office Space. You can rent or stream Batman Returns on several streaming services but don’t forget to check your local library or apps like Hoopla and Kanopy!

 

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