There is no doubt it’s always tear-jerking when a good movie guy dies or in particular is killed. However, there were obviously some moments when we cried watching the demise of the bad guys (and don’t say you never did it).
These 7 movie villains, chosen by Reddit, literally broke our hearts with their deaths.
1. Blade Runner (1982) - Roy Batty
Rutger Hauer’s rogue replicant died lamenting his memories "will be lost in time, like tears in rain" and realizing the inevitability of the fate waiting for him after what he had done.
“Probably the only villain I felt deeply for,” says Redditor @_my_simple_review.
2. The Mummy Returns (2001) - Imhotep
In the end of the movie the audience starts sympathizing with the High Priest of Osiris, whose actions were dictated by his love for Anck-su-namun, who eventually betrays him. Imhotep’s subsequent death is an extremely sad and touching moment to rewatch.
These 7 movie villains, chosen by Reddit, literally broke our hearts with their deaths.
1. Blade Runner (1982) - Roy Batty
Rutger Hauer’s rogue replicant died lamenting his memories "will be lost in time, like tears in rain" and realizing the inevitability of the fate waiting for him after what he had done.
“Probably the only villain I felt deeply for,” says Redditor @_my_simple_review.
2. The Mummy Returns (2001) - Imhotep
In the end of the movie the audience starts sympathizing with the High Priest of Osiris, whose actions were dictated by his love for Anck-su-namun, who eventually betrays him. Imhotep’s subsequent death is an extremely sad and touching moment to rewatch.
- 5/12/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Fans love a good violent Batman movie once in a while, but when a promising animated film gets censored after it proved to be the perfect avenue to channel the grim and grotesque nature of the franchise, it surely was a massive disappointment for the audience.
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker almost gave fans what they wished for, but after a tragic shooting accident that happened in 1999 at the Columbine High School, the media’s portrayal of violence was put in question. This forced Warner Bros to distribute a censored version, while the original cut was released later in 2002.
5. The Decapitation Of Two-Face’s Dummy
Two-Face dummy inside the Batcave in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In one of the scenes that took place inside Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, a collection of dummies representing his enemies was shown on the screen. The famed Caped Crusader then threw a Batarang,...
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker almost gave fans what they wished for, but after a tragic shooting accident that happened in 1999 at the Columbine High School, the media’s portrayal of violence was put in question. This forced Warner Bros to distribute a censored version, while the original cut was released later in 2002.
5. The Decapitation Of Two-Face’s Dummy
Two-Face dummy inside the Batcave in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
In one of the scenes that took place inside Bruce Wayne’s Batcave, a collection of dummies representing his enemies was shown on the screen. The famed Caped Crusader then threw a Batarang,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
If there ever was a list of the most talented actors in Hollywood who have never won an Oscar, Johnny Depp’s name would probably be pretty high on it. The 60-year-old actor and musician is known for his versatile roles, and has gone from being Tinseltown’s heartthrob to playing the quirkiest characters. However, there is one DC role fans are dying to see him play.
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean
The chaotic and cunning Clown Prince of Crime, Batman’s yin for yang, the Joker, is one of the toughest characters to master on-screen due to its complexity. You either get lauded with the greatest honors (like Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix) or be criticized to oblivion (like Jared Leto). Interestingly, Depp remains on fans’ wishlist to play the murderous clown.
Ever since the conception of Dcu, fans have been pitching their own ideas for new...
A still from Pirates of the Caribbean
The chaotic and cunning Clown Prince of Crime, Batman’s yin for yang, the Joker, is one of the toughest characters to master on-screen due to its complexity. You either get lauded with the greatest honors (like Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix) or be criticized to oblivion (like Jared Leto). Interestingly, Depp remains on fans’ wishlist to play the murderous clown.
Ever since the conception of Dcu, fans have been pitching their own ideas for new...
- 5/4/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
The Dark Knight trilogy is considered, by some, the best superhero franchise ever made. The trio of films directed by Christopher Nolan, released between 2005 and 2012, are revered for their grown-up, adult crime drama vibe and cinematic scope.
Now Nolan’s brother and franchise co-writer Jonathan Nolan says he’d be down to return to the Batman universe.
In an interview promoting his hit Amazon series Fallout, Nolan was asked if he’d ever want to revisit the Batman franchise.
“Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.”
“We’ve moved onto other things,” he added. “And, of course, other people have...
Now Nolan’s brother and franchise co-writer Jonathan Nolan says he’d be down to return to the Batman universe.
In an interview promoting his hit Amazon series Fallout, Nolan was asked if he’d ever want to revisit the Batman franchise.
“Wouldn’t that be a dream?” Nolan said. “That period was 10 years of my life [from] when I got the call to work on Batman Begins, and it was epic. Working with Christian [Bale], Heath [Ledger], Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and to honor an American icon. If I had the chance to go back and work on that again? Absolutely.”
“We’ve moved onto other things,” he added. “And, of course, other people have...
- 5/2/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Dark Knight trilogy, directed by Oscar-winner Christopher Nolan, is considered one of the best superhero franchises out there. Starring Christian Bale in the lead as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the movies went on to become hugely successful and even got a posthumous Oscar win for actor Heath Ledger, who played Joker in the second movie.
Tom Hardy’s Bane and Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
But nothing is ever perfect, and the trilogy is no exception. At the end of the third movie, which saw the showdown between Batman and his nemesis, Bane, played by Tom Hardy, there were some discrepancies. Marion Cotillard played the role of Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ras al-Ghul, who comes to Gotham for revenge as Batman killed her father. And her death scene in the movie is something fans have never been to find of.
A Death Scene in Christopher...
Tom Hardy’s Bane and Christian Bale’s Batman in The Dark Knight Rises
But nothing is ever perfect, and the trilogy is no exception. At the end of the third movie, which saw the showdown between Batman and his nemesis, Bane, played by Tom Hardy, there were some discrepancies. Marion Cotillard played the role of Talia al-Ghul, the daughter of Ras al-Ghul, who comes to Gotham for revenge as Batman killed her father. And her death scene in the movie is something fans have never been to find of.
A Death Scene in Christopher...
- 4/30/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
While Christopher Nolan is seen as the forerunner of original ideas in Hollywood with films such as Tenet and Inception, the filmmaker once redefined the superhero genre with his The Dark Knight trilogy. The films saw Christian Bale as Batman and depicted a realistic version of Gotham and the Caped Crusader, and dealt with philosophical and real-world issues such as the nature of violence and the right to privacy.
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
While The Dark Knight trilogy is often placed among the greatest superhero films ever made, Nolan reportedly also had a hand in making one of the most underrated animated Batman movies. According to Bruce Timm, Nolan was deeply involved in the making of Batman: Gotham Knight, which was set between the events of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan Was Involved In Batman: Gotham Knight From The Start A still from Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins
After Warner Bros....
- 4/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Warner Bros. Animation has produced multiple animated shows with their most popular character Batman as the protagonist. Bruce Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series was one of the defining shows based on the character that has a long-lasting legacy. The show starred Kevin Conroy as the Caped Crusader and was the beginning of the Dcau.
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
From 2004 to 2008, The Batman animated series aired as another show centered around Bruce Wayne’s exploits as Batman. The show was not part of th Timmverse and had to distinguish itself from the legendary shows of the Dcau. One way in which the producers of the show made it happen was by making Wayne’s diet include snacks and other relatable food that anyone would eat while in a hurry.
The Batman Animated Series Made Bruce Wayne More Relatable Than Batman: Tas A still from The Batman animated series
Kevin Conroy’s iteration of the Batman,...
- 4/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Joaquin Phoenix is set to return as the Joker in the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux and fans are excited about the exciting direction that the film is going to take. The first Joker film back in 2019 showed the character’s mental deterioration amidst a crime-ridden Gotham City and the sequel is set to further explore this aspect along with Harley Quinn thrown in the mix.
Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight
Before Phoenix, Heath Ledger played the iconic character in The Dark Knight. Amazingly, both actors won Oscars for playing the same role, and Ledger’s co-star in the film Aaron Eckhart had an interesting take on why audiences are connecting to the character and the actors’ performances.
Aaron Eckhart Praises Heath Ledger and Joaquin’s Phoenix’s Groundbreaking Joker Roles
Aaron Eckhart played Harvey Dent / Two-Face in The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger’s Joker in...
Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight
Before Phoenix, Heath Ledger played the iconic character in The Dark Knight. Amazingly, both actors won Oscars for playing the same role, and Ledger’s co-star in the film Aaron Eckhart had an interesting take on why audiences are connecting to the character and the actors’ performances.
Aaron Eckhart Praises Heath Ledger and Joaquin’s Phoenix’s Groundbreaking Joker Roles
Aaron Eckhart played Harvey Dent / Two-Face in The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger’s Joker in...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Compared to other superhero franchises, The Dark Knight trilogy features a disproportionate number of villains. A few of the standout antagonists in The Dark Knight Rises are Tom Hardy as Bane, Cillian Murphy as Jonathan Crane, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent.
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplays for The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises with his brother Christopher Nolan, the director, recently claimed that another villain who was never seen in a movie was supposed to make an appearance.
Tom Hardy as Bane in a still from The Dark Knight Rises
During an interview with Happy Sad Confused, the Person of Interest creator, 47, talked about the antagonists in the seventh-highest-grossing film before focusing on Bane (Tom Hardy). Nolan talked about exploring “ideas about the Riddler”.
The Dark Knight Rises: The Riddler’s Missed Opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s Trilogy
When it comes to the Batman film franchise,...
Jonathan Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplays for The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises with his brother Christopher Nolan, the director, recently claimed that another villain who was never seen in a movie was supposed to make an appearance.
Tom Hardy as Bane in a still from The Dark Knight Rises
During an interview with Happy Sad Confused, the Person of Interest creator, 47, talked about the antagonists in the seventh-highest-grossing film before focusing on Bane (Tom Hardy). Nolan talked about exploring “ideas about the Riddler”.
The Dark Knight Rises: The Riddler’s Missed Opportunity in Christopher Nolan’s Trilogy
When it comes to the Batman film franchise,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Since cinema is more than a hundred years old today, there naturally have been changes in the trends and culture as well as the lives of films and film stars in the industry, the most revolutionary in modern times being none other than Robert Downey Jr. with his successful run of the MCU.
But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.
But even before his fame and popularity soared in the stratosphere with Marvel Studios, the star wasn’t afraid of taking big risks in hopes of huge returns on them.
Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Iron Man 2
One of the most iconic roles of his life also happened to be a high-risk one, where the star went blackface for his 2008 comedy film Tropic Thunder. While this decision was indeed controversial, actor Billy Dee Williams feels like anyone should be able to express their creative ideas on screen, referring to another star who wore blackface in the past.
- 4/9/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice, I’ll Spend a Decade Plotting to Kill You and Everyone You Love
Few holidays had their reputations altered more severely by the advent of the internet than April Fool’s Day. What was once a niche holiday devoted to optional pranks on your friends devolved into a 24-hour salute to disinformation in which everyone begrudgingly agrees not to believe anything they read for a day while brands amuse themselves with unfunny online gags.
But anyone daydreaming about a simpler...
First, the spoiler-free pitch for one editor’s midnight movie pick — something weird and wonderful from any age of film that deserves our memorializing.
Then, the spoiler-filled aftermath as experienced by the unwitting editor attacked by this week’s recommendation.
The Pitch: Fool Me Once, Shame on You. Fool Me Twice, I’ll Spend a Decade Plotting to Kill You and Everyone You Love
Few holidays had their reputations altered more severely by the advent of the internet than April Fool’s Day. What was once a niche holiday devoted to optional pranks on your friends devolved into a 24-hour salute to disinformation in which everyone begrudgingly agrees not to believe anything they read for a day while brands amuse themselves with unfunny online gags.
But anyone daydreaming about a simpler...
- 4/6/2024
- by Christian Zilko and Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
Jonathan Nolan elucidates the inception of the iconic line from ‘The Dark Knight.’ ( Photo Credit – Flickr )
In a recent revelation, Christopher Nolan disclosed that the memorable line from his celebrated Batman film, “The Dark Knight” (2008), originated from his brother and co-writer, Jonathan Nolan. Nolan acknowledged his initial lack of understanding of the line’s profundity: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
During a recent interview with Deadline, Christopher Nolan discussed his ongoing battle with a specific line from “The Dark Knight” as he didn’t originate it. He admitted that the line, penned by his brother Jonathan Nolan, strikes a chord with him, despite his initial confusion. Christopher Nolan initially incorporated the line into the script without grasping its whole meaning, but as time passed, its truth dawned on him. Contemplating its significance, he draws parallels with his film “Oppenheimer,...
In a recent revelation, Christopher Nolan disclosed that the memorable line from his celebrated Batman film, “The Dark Knight” (2008), originated from his brother and co-writer, Jonathan Nolan. Nolan acknowledged his initial lack of understanding of the line’s profundity: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
During a recent interview with Deadline, Christopher Nolan discussed his ongoing battle with a specific line from “The Dark Knight” as he didn’t originate it. He admitted that the line, penned by his brother Jonathan Nolan, strikes a chord with him, despite his initial confusion. Christopher Nolan initially incorporated the line into the script without grasping its whole meaning, but as time passed, its truth dawned on him. Contemplating its significance, he draws parallels with his film “Oppenheimer,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Last week, Max finally released the trailer for their much-anticipated The Batman spin-off series, The Penguin, teeing up its fall release date. Overall, it looks highly reminiscent of Matt Reeves’ film, with the cinematography very much in the Grieg Fraser mode. But what else do we know about The Penguin? More than you may think.
The Penguin is set after The Batman.
The plot of The Penguin is set to follow the title character, once again portrayed by Colin Farrell, as he rises through the ranks of the Gotham City criminal underworld. After the events of The Batman and the flooding of Gotham, including the death of Carmine Falcone, Cobblepot desperately wants to fill the power vacuum. Colin Farrell has also indicated that the film will serve as an origin story for the Penguin, something we have seen twice on screen before in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, played by Danny DeVito.
The Penguin is set after The Batman.
The plot of The Penguin is set to follow the title character, once again portrayed by Colin Farrell, as he rises through the ranks of the Gotham City criminal underworld. After the events of The Batman and the flooding of Gotham, including the death of Carmine Falcone, Cobblepot desperately wants to fill the power vacuum. Colin Farrell has also indicated that the film will serve as an origin story for the Penguin, something we have seen twice on screen before in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, played by Danny DeVito.
- 4/2/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy has some of the most quotable dialogues in cinema history. Several lines by Batman and Joker in the film have left a mark on pop culture and have even found themselves in modern memes. However, not every line could leave an impact like Harvey Dent’s- “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight
Fans were shocked to learn from Christopher Nolan that the iconic dialogue was not written by him but by his brother, Jonathan Nolan. The Nolan brothers have collaborated on several projects like The Dark Knight Trilogy and The Prestige. When the Westworld co-creator recently visited the SXSW Film & TV Festival, he explained the iconic Harvey Dent dialogue.
Jonathan Nolan explained the meaning behind Harvey Dent’s iconic dialogue
Two-Face in The Dark Knight...
Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight
Fans were shocked to learn from Christopher Nolan that the iconic dialogue was not written by him but by his brother, Jonathan Nolan. The Nolan brothers have collaborated on several projects like The Dark Knight Trilogy and The Prestige. When the Westworld co-creator recently visited the SXSW Film & TV Festival, he explained the iconic Harvey Dent dialogue.
Jonathan Nolan explained the meaning behind Harvey Dent’s iconic dialogue
Two-Face in The Dark Knight...
- 3/31/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
While James Gunn has begun filming for his first chapter of the new Dcu, Superman, he has also been working extra hard as the DC Studios chief to dispel rumors about his films or any other upcoming films in the franchise. The filmmaker is known to be active on Threads and frequently provides answers to fans about a rumor in case it is fake.
Gunn recently debunked a rumor about the casting of a former Marvel star to play Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman: Part II. Narcos star Boyd Holbrook was rumored to have joined the cast of the Robert Pattinson starrer as Two-Face. However, Gunn quickly squashed the rumor, saying that the news report was fake.
James Gunn Squashed Rumors Of Boyd Holbrook In The Batman: Part II James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.
While James Gunn’s new...
Gunn recently debunked a rumor about the casting of a former Marvel star to play Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman: Part II. Narcos star Boyd Holbrook was rumored to have joined the cast of the Robert Pattinson starrer as Two-Face. However, Gunn quickly squashed the rumor, saying that the news report was fake.
James Gunn Squashed Rumors Of Boyd Holbrook In The Batman: Part II James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.
While James Gunn’s new...
- 3/31/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Lately, there have been rumors about Boyd Holbrook playing Harvey Dent in the next ‘The Batman Part II.’ The movie got postponed for more than a year without clear reasons. Fans curious about the casting asked James Gunn on Threads, a social platform he often uses to clarify rumors. Gunn simply responded with “fake.”
Gunn has a habit of clearing up rumors about his future projects like ‘Superman’ and other connected universes like the Elseworlds label, which includes the upcoming ‘The Batman’ sequel and ‘The Penguin’ show set to come out in 2024.
As for the casting in ‘The Batman Part II,’ most of the cast is still a mystery, except for a few confirmed names like Robert Pattison, who will return as Batman, as announced when the sequel was first revealed.
Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face, is a prominent villain in Batman’s list of adversaries. He’s been featured in various live-action adaptations,...
Gunn has a habit of clearing up rumors about his future projects like ‘Superman’ and other connected universes like the Elseworlds label, which includes the upcoming ‘The Batman’ sequel and ‘The Penguin’ show set to come out in 2024.
As for the casting in ‘The Batman Part II,’ most of the cast is still a mystery, except for a few confirmed names like Robert Pattison, who will return as Batman, as announced when the sequel was first revealed.
Harvey Dent, also known as Two-Face, is a prominent villain in Batman’s list of adversaries. He’s been featured in various live-action adaptations,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Recently rumors have been going around that Boyd Holbrook has been cast as Harvey Dent in the upcoming ‘The Batman Part II,’ which was recently delayed for over a year due to unknown reasons (so far).
Due to the widespread nature of the rumor, fans have asked James Gunn directly for information regarding the casting. Gunn, who is pretty active on Threads and often shares insights and debunks rumors on the social network, obliged and simply wrote “fake.”
Gunn has a tradition of debunking rumors connected both to his upcoming projects such as ‘Superman’ and other related universes such as Elseworlds label that gathers both the upcoming ‘The Batman’ sequel and ‘The Penguin’ show scheduled to be released in 2024.
Regarding ‘The Batman Part II’ casting, the rest of the cast remains largely unknown, save for the few names that were confirmed to reprise their roles when the sequel was first...
Due to the widespread nature of the rumor, fans have asked James Gunn directly for information regarding the casting. Gunn, who is pretty active on Threads and often shares insights and debunks rumors on the social network, obliged and simply wrote “fake.”
Gunn has a tradition of debunking rumors connected both to his upcoming projects such as ‘Superman’ and other related universes such as Elseworlds label that gathers both the upcoming ‘The Batman’ sequel and ‘The Penguin’ show scheduled to be released in 2024.
Regarding ‘The Batman Part II’ casting, the rest of the cast remains largely unknown, save for the few names that were confirmed to reprise their roles when the sequel was first...
- 3/30/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
There's no one way to play Batman. With "Batman Returns," star Michael Keaton cut more than half his lines, making for a broody, mysterious Dark Knight that fit perfectly among the more outlandish freaks that populated Tim Burton and production designer Bo Welch's nightmare fairytale landscape. For his Dark Knight trilogy, however, Christopher Nolan wasn't afraid to let Christian Bale's Batman bellow multiple lines using his now-famous guttural growl.
Both approaches worked, but there's no doubt Nolan's trilogy presented a much more quotable Dark Knight. Several of Bale's most striking Batman lines have now been solidified in pop culture history, with perhaps his infamously overwrought "Swear to me!" from "Batman Begins" being the most salient example. But Bale's Batman wasn't the only part of Nolan's trilogy that proved infinitely quotable. The director's scripts were a treasure trove of meme-able lines, many of which found their way into mass culture almost immediately.
Both approaches worked, but there's no doubt Nolan's trilogy presented a much more quotable Dark Knight. Several of Bale's most striking Batman lines have now been solidified in pop culture history, with perhaps his infamously overwrought "Swear to me!" from "Batman Begins" being the most salient example. But Bale's Batman wasn't the only part of Nolan's trilogy that proved infinitely quotable. The director's scripts were a treasure trove of meme-able lines, many of which found their way into mass culture almost immediately.
- 3/29/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Recently, Christopher Nolan made an interesting admission: The most famous line from his fan-favorite Batman film, 2008’s The Dark Knight, wasn’t his creation and was a line that he initially didn’t quite get. Nolan said his brother, frequent collaborator and co-writer Jonathan came up with the prophetic line, “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”
“I’m plagued by a line from The Dark Knight, and I’m plagued by it because I didn’t write it,” Nolan told Deadline last month. “My brother wrote it. It kills me, because it’s the line that most resonates. And at the time, I didn’t even understand it … I read it in his draft, and I was like, ‘All right, I’ll keep it in there, but I don’t really know what it means. Is that really a thing?...
“I’m plagued by a line from The Dark Knight, and I’m plagued by it because I didn’t write it,” Nolan told Deadline last month. “My brother wrote it. It kills me, because it’s the line that most resonates. And at the time, I didn’t even understand it … I read it in his draft, and I was like, ‘All right, I’ll keep it in there, but I don’t really know what it means. Is that really a thing?...
- 3/29/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Looking at all the Batman movies that have been made so far, people might have noticed that a lot of the villains are repeated in the cinematic universe. From Christopher Nolan’s hot-take on The Joker to Matt Reeves with The Riddler, these villains are very well-known characters around the world.
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Production Update Emerges For The Batman Sequel Following Significant Delay ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
According to the reliable insider Jeff Sneider, shooting for Part II of The Batman is gearing up to kick off in April 2025. With this schedule in place, director Matt Reeves and his crew have plenty of room to fine-tune the script and scout for the perfect cast. But wait until autumn to hold your breath for any official casting reveals.
In the sequel to Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson returns to embody The Dark Knight, reprising his role from the lauded 2022 rendition, The Batman. Likewise, Jeffrey Wright reprises the role of the esteemed Jim Gordon, weaving a thread of continuity through the tale. Additionally, the potential lingers for Zoë Kravitz, Andy Serkis, and Paul Dano to breathe life into their characters again, adding depth to the cinematic canvas. Of particular note is Barry Keoghan’s portrayal of the Joker,...
According to the reliable insider Jeff Sneider, shooting for Part II of The Batman is gearing up to kick off in April 2025. With this schedule in place, director Matt Reeves and his crew have plenty of room to fine-tune the script and scout for the perfect cast. But wait until autumn to hold your breath for any official casting reveals.
In the sequel to Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson returns to embody The Dark Knight, reprising his role from the lauded 2022 rendition, The Batman. Likewise, Jeffrey Wright reprises the role of the esteemed Jim Gordon, weaving a thread of continuity through the tale. Additionally, the potential lingers for Zoë Kravitz, Andy Serkis, and Paul Dano to breathe life into their characters again, adding depth to the cinematic canvas. Of particular note is Barry Keoghan’s portrayal of the Joker,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
Matt Damon has surely missed a lot of big opportunities in Hollywood, and despite his prolific career and a long roster of impressive films, he had many chances of joining huge franchises, but it was either he did not want them, or his schedule did not permit him.
Matt Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum
Fans know Damon from his Bourne movies, the action film franchise that propelled his career to its peak. He also starred in critically acclaimed movies such as Good Will Hunting, The Departed, and Oppenheimer.
Matt Damon Turned Down The Role Of Harvey Dent Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight
Matt Damon revealed in the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he turned down the role of Harvey Dent in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008). Two-Face is one of the most iconic and significant villains in the Batman realm, so it’s a puzzle...
Matt Damon in The Bourne Ultimatum
Fans know Damon from his Bourne movies, the action film franchise that propelled his career to its peak. He also starred in critically acclaimed movies such as Good Will Hunting, The Departed, and Oppenheimer.
Matt Damon Turned Down The Role Of Harvey Dent Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight
Matt Damon revealed in the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he turned down the role of Harvey Dent in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008). Two-Face is one of the most iconic and significant villains in the Batman realm, so it’s a puzzle...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Debunking fun and exciting rumors is a dirty job sometimes, but someone has to do it. It stands to reason that a movie like "The Batman: Part II" would attract plenty of attention and interest, given the accolades that rolled in immediately following star Robert Pattinson's highly-anticipated introduction as the grungiest and most emo version of Bruce Wayne/Batman we've seen on the big screen yet. Director Matt Reeves didn't just helm another successful reboot for the most popular DC superhero while putting his own unique spin on it, but he did so by assembling a cast full of our greatest actors around. With stars like Zoë Kravitz, Colin Farrell, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, and even Paul Dano surrounding Pattinson, it's no surprise that fans would look forward to what other talent might be coming on board for the sequel.
Unfortunately, one extremely solid character actor whose name...
Unfortunately, one extremely solid character actor whose name...
- 3/26/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Following the release of The Penguin trailer, the buzz around Matt Reeves’ The Batman 2 has made a huge splash. Amid the hype, a new report of Marvel star Boyd Holbrook, who appeared in Hugh Jackman’s Logan, is set to join Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated movie.
Boyd Holbrook in Logan
While details of The Batman 2 starring Robert Pattinson as the titular Gotham hero, Batman, is still under wraps, Holbrook joining the movie as Harvey Dent who later turns into Two-Face, sparked interest among fans. Notably, Matt Damon previously rejected the role in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Boyd Holbrook Is Reportedly Joining Matt Reeves The Batman 2
Boyd Holbrook in The Sandman
Following the success of DC’s ‘elsewhere movie’ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as Batman and Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, Warner Brothers has nodded to the demand for a sequel to the movie. With that,...
Boyd Holbrook in Logan
While details of The Batman 2 starring Robert Pattinson as the titular Gotham hero, Batman, is still under wraps, Holbrook joining the movie as Harvey Dent who later turns into Two-Face, sparked interest among fans. Notably, Matt Damon previously rejected the role in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight.
Boyd Holbrook Is Reportedly Joining Matt Reeves The Batman 2
Boyd Holbrook in The Sandman
Following the success of DC’s ‘elsewhere movie’ The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as Batman and Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, Warner Brothers has nodded to the demand for a sequel to the movie. With that,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
Most of the plans for the Dceu movie series were scrapped, and the actors were let go. But there was one franchise that survived outside the Dceu umbrella: Matt Reeves’ Batman Universe. This project, separate from the Dceu, has several films in the works.
After ‘The Batman’ hit theaters, talks about ‘The Batman – Part II’ began. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves brainstormed ideas for future Batman films, considering introducing Robin and featuring villains like the Court of Owls. Then, in April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson returning as the lead.
After a period of silence, it was announced that the movie, originally set for release in October 2025, has been pushed back by a year, now aiming for an October 2, 2026 release. The reasons for the delay remain unclear, but it’s speculated that the strike may have played a part,...
After ‘The Batman’ hit theaters, talks about ‘The Batman – Part II’ began. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves brainstormed ideas for future Batman films, considering introducing Robin and featuring villains like the Court of Owls. Then, in April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson returning as the lead.
After a period of silence, it was announced that the movie, originally set for release in October 2025, has been pushed back by a year, now aiming for an October 2, 2026 release. The reasons for the delay remain unclear, but it’s speculated that the strike may have played a part,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The majority of the project planned for the Dceu cinematic universe was canceled and the actors were dismissed. However, one franchise that was developing along Dceu even though it wasn’t technically a part of it survived the onslaught, Mat Reeves’ Batman Universe, which so far has several projects in development.
‘The Batman’ was intended to be only the first in a trilogy of movies and soon after the release ‘Tha Batman – Part II’ was announced. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves discussed ideas for future Batman films, including introducing Robin and featuring various villains like the Court of Owls. In April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the development of the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson starring.
Not much was heard in the following period, except that the movie was scheduled to be released in October 2025. Over a week ago, news came that the movie has been delayed for a year,...
‘The Batman’ was intended to be only the first in a trilogy of movies and soon after the release ‘Tha Batman – Part II’ was announced. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves discussed ideas for future Batman films, including introducing Robin and featuring various villains like the Court of Owls. In April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the development of the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson starring.
Not much was heard in the following period, except that the movie was scheduled to be released in October 2025. Over a week ago, news came that the movie has been delayed for a year,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Wak! Wak! Fans who wanted Matt Reeves’ The Batman to lean into the violence of Gotham City could be in for a treat when The Penguin arrives on Max. The spinoff series, starring Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot, could find the classic villain breaking more than bones as he continues to waddle toward the top of Gotham’s criminal food chain. Speaking with MovieZine, Farrell said The Penguin is gnarlier than Reeves’ PG-13 Batman film and should be considered “incredibly violent.”
“It was a long and really wonderful experience,” Farrell said about filming The Penguin series. “It’s dark; that’s what I can tell you about it. It’s really dark. It’s really heavy, I think— it certainly was doing it. Which is not to say I didn’t have fun, I had an amazing time doing it. It’s incredibly violent. It’s one man’s rise...
“It was a long and really wonderful experience,” Farrell said about filming The Penguin series. “It’s dark; that’s what I can tell you about it. It’s really dark. It’s really heavy, I think— it certainly was doing it. Which is not to say I didn’t have fun, I had an amazing time doing it. It’s incredibly violent. It’s one man’s rise...
- 3/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
For Late Night with the Devil star David Dastmalchian, all roads lead to and from Christopher Nolan.
In 2007, Dastmalchian was a struggling local theater actor in Chicago, and when Nolan’s The Dark Knight set up shop in the Windy City, he went through a circuitous casting process before eventually landing a part in his very first feature film. Dastmalchian played Thomas Schiff, a paranoid schizophrenic and former Arkham Asylum inmate that Heath Ledger’s The Joker disguised as his fellow honor guardsman during their infiltration of Commissioner Loeb’s funeral procession. When gunshots rang out and chaos ensued, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) cornered Schiff in an ambulance and then forcefully interrogated him in another location.
14 years later, as Dastmalchian began to prepare for the role of the charismatic but troubled late-night talk show host Jack Delroy in Cameron and Colin Cairnes’ Late Night with the Devil, his greatest inspiration...
In 2007, Dastmalchian was a struggling local theater actor in Chicago, and when Nolan’s The Dark Knight set up shop in the Windy City, he went through a circuitous casting process before eventually landing a part in his very first feature film. Dastmalchian played Thomas Schiff, a paranoid schizophrenic and former Arkham Asylum inmate that Heath Ledger’s The Joker disguised as his fellow honor guardsman during their infiltration of Commissioner Loeb’s funeral procession. When gunshots rang out and chaos ensued, Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) cornered Schiff in an ambulance and then forcefully interrogated him in another location.
14 years later, as Dastmalchian began to prepare for the role of the charismatic but troubled late-night talk show host Jack Delroy in Cameron and Colin Cairnes’ Late Night with the Devil, his greatest inspiration...
- 3/24/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it comes to the modern version of "Doctor Who," Russell T Davies and Steven Moffat very much embody the idea that, as Harvey Dent famously argued in "The Dark Knight" (much to Christopher Nolan's confusion), "You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain." When Davies revived "Who" in the aughts, he brought along a skilled writing team that included Mark Gatiss and his future "Sherlock" and "Dracula" TV series co-creator Moffat. Together, the pair injected a refreshing dosage of horror in the "Who"-verse with their respective season 1 episodes, "The Uniquet Dead" and the two-parter "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances" (the latter of which introduced queer icon Jack Harkness to the series).
So far so good, right?
By the time Davies had ended his initial run as head writer after four seasons and change, Moffat had delivered some...
So far so good, right?
By the time Davies had ended his initial run as head writer after four seasons and change, Moffat had delivered some...
- 3/19/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
With just one film, Matt Reeves’ take on the Dark Knight in the form of 2022’s, The Batman has captivated fans of the superhero once more. Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne / Batman takes the character back to his detective roots and grounds the narrative in a sprawling Gotham City stricken with crime.
Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in The Batman
As fans eagerly anticipate the next installments in Reeves’ universe, one theory makes up for an interesting story arc for Pattinson’s Batman to undergo in the third installment. According to a theory posted online by a fan, the third movie in The Batman franchise could see Joker and Riddler team up, paying off the first film’s ending. However, the duo might be joined by a third major villain to turn Batman’s world upside down.
The Batman 3 Fan Theory Makes Joker and Riddler Team Up to Face Robert...
Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in The Batman
As fans eagerly anticipate the next installments in Reeves’ universe, one theory makes up for an interesting story arc for Pattinson’s Batman to undergo in the third installment. According to a theory posted online by a fan, the third movie in The Batman franchise could see Joker and Riddler team up, paying off the first film’s ending. However, the duo might be joined by a third major villain to turn Batman’s world upside down.
The Batman 3 Fan Theory Makes Joker and Riddler Team Up to Face Robert...
- 3/13/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is one of the most ambitious filmmakers in the world. Hot off his Oscar win for “Oppenheimer,” it’s worth looking back over his career to revisit his incredible resume. From the Christian Bale Batman films to the breakthrough brain-buster “Memento” to the jaw-dropping visuals of “Inception,” Nolan has delivered crowd-pleasing adventures and critically acclaimed narratives. Start streaming his masterpieces today!
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The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
The all-star cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, and Kenneth Branagh.
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The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
This Christopher Nolan epic won seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.
The all-star cast also includes Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, Jack Quaid, Alden Ehrenreich, and Kenneth Branagh.
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- 3/12/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Ranking Christopher Nolan’s Films: From “Tenet” to “Inception” and Beyond (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Christopher Nolan’s films have raked in over $6 billion worldwide. Yeah, he’s a big deal. Nolan’s filmography is like a unicorn—unique and mind-bending. His movies are a trip filled with math, crazy storytelling, mind-blowing effects, and sounds that’ll mess with your head. Ranking his films? Good luck with that. And hey, if you love a movie, who cares where it falls on the list, right? Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
12. Tenet (2020) Genre: Action, Scifi, Mystery & thriller Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, Dimple Kapadia Runtime: 2h 30m Tomatometer: 69% IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Available on: Netflix (India) Rent from: Microsoft $3.99 (US)
In Kyiv, the protagonist uncovers time inverting tech on a mission. He joins “Tenet,” discovering objects with reversed entropy. His target: Andrei Sator, a Russian oligarch with a...
Christopher Nolan’s films have raked in over $6 billion worldwide. Yeah, he’s a big deal. Nolan’s filmography is like a unicorn—unique and mind-bending. His movies are a trip filled with math, crazy storytelling, mind-blowing effects, and sounds that’ll mess with your head. Ranking his films? Good luck with that. And hey, if you love a movie, who cares where it falls on the list, right? Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
12. Tenet (2020) Genre: Action, Scifi, Mystery & thriller Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, Dimple Kapadia Runtime: 2h 30m Tomatometer: 69% IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Available on: Netflix (India) Rent from: Microsoft $3.99 (US)
In Kyiv, the protagonist uncovers time inverting tech on a mission. He joins “Tenet,” discovering objects with reversed entropy. His target: Andrei Sator, a Russian oligarch with a...
- 3/12/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
A new Batman animated film is in the works that introduces a new version of the caped crusader. The film, Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios a.k.a The Clash of the Empires, will feature an Aztec Batman who becomes the vigilante after his father dies during a Spanish inquisition. The film will be produced by WB Animation and DC.
Aztec Batman gives a cultural revamp to the characters that appear in the DC comics, taking popular characters such as the Joker and Harvey Dent and adapting them to suit the Aztec culture. While many are excited about this new take on the cape crusader, some fans seem to be taking issue with the change in the character’s original design and characteristics.
Batman Azteca Will See A New Batman In a Different Era A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
The popular DC comic character Batman has seen many iterations over the years.
Aztec Batman gives a cultural revamp to the characters that appear in the DC comics, taking popular characters such as the Joker and Harvey Dent and adapting them to suit the Aztec culture. While many are excited about this new take on the cape crusader, some fans seem to be taking issue with the change in the character’s original design and characteristics.
Batman Azteca Will See A New Batman In a Different Era A still from Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
The popular DC comic character Batman has seen many iterations over the years.
- 2/28/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Over 15 years after its release, "The Dark Knight" remains one of the best superhero movies ever made. It's a blockbuster that changed movies forever, helping usher in the era of superhero domination in cinema and legitimizing the genre as more than just popcorn fare. Heath Ledger's posthumous Academy Award win marked the first time a superhero movie had received recognition for its acting at a major awards show, while the movie being snubbed for a Best Picture nod led to the so-called "Dark Knight Rule" (which extended the category's number of nominees from five to 10).
"The Dark Knight" was also the movie that kickstarted Christopher Nolan's love of IMAX, and, all that aside, is just a well-written film with fantastic dialogue that continues to be referenced and parodied to this day. Arguably, however, no line has taken quite on a life of its own quite like Harvey Dent saying,...
"The Dark Knight" was also the movie that kickstarted Christopher Nolan's love of IMAX, and, all that aside, is just a well-written film with fantastic dialogue that continues to be referenced and parodied to this day. Arguably, however, no line has taken quite on a life of its own quite like Harvey Dent saying,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
No one does it quite like Christopher Nolan! The man is one of the finest filmmakers of all time thanks to his mind-blowing movies, which oftentimes require the audience to have a high level of intellect to truly grasp the essence of the film. Whether it is Inception, Interstellar, or Hollywood’s latest obsession, Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan knows how to create magic on the screen.
Christopher Nolan during an interview with Fox 5
Christopher Nolan not only directs but also writes the script for his films, which sets him apart from the other filmmakers in the entertainment industry. To this date, Insomnia (2002) is his only feature film where he doesn’t get the credit for penning the story. However, there is an iconic dialogue from one of Christopher Nolan’s most popular films that he is still haunted by, only because he wasn’t the one who got to write it!
Christopher Nolan during an interview with Fox 5
Christopher Nolan not only directs but also writes the script for his films, which sets him apart from the other filmmakers in the entertainment industry. To this date, Insomnia (2002) is his only feature film where he doesn’t get the credit for penning the story. However, there is an iconic dialogue from one of Christopher Nolan’s most popular films that he is still haunted by, only because he wasn’t the one who got to write it!
- 2/27/2024
- by Mishkaat
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan is a true cinephile and one of the last remaining purists in cinema history. With a celebrated filmography filled with sci-fi epics, cult favorites, and one timeless trilogy, he has been making films for over 20 years. The mastermind behind The Dark Knight trilogy, Nolan, is acknowledged for his intricate storytelling and complex characters.
However, there is one line from The Dark Knight (2008) that has stuck with him over the years, and it wasn’t even written by him. In a recent interview with Deadline, the director, 53, admitted that he continues to be perturbed by the famous line, “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. The line was written by his brother, Jonathan Nolan, and has haunted the Oppenheimer director ever since.
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan Almost Removed This Line from The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight...
However, there is one line from The Dark Knight (2008) that has stuck with him over the years, and it wasn’t even written by him. In a recent interview with Deadline, the director, 53, admitted that he continues to be perturbed by the famous line, “You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain”. The line was written by his brother, Jonathan Nolan, and has haunted the Oppenheimer director ever since.
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight
Christopher Nolan Almost Removed This Line from The Dark Knight?
The Dark Knight...
- 2/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Within weeks of its release in the summer of 2008, The Dark Knight cemented its place in popular culture. People were quoting the Joker, debating Batman’s questionable surveillance tactics, and praising the film’s grounded take on superheroes, even before the movie hit home video.
Obviously, The Dark Knight means a lot to everyone who sees it. Well, almost everyone. A key part of the movie doesn’t mean anything to one of the most important people involved in the movie: director Christopher Nolan.
“I’m plagued by a line from The Dark Knight, and I’m plagued by it because I didn’t write it,” Nolan recently told Deadline while promoting another resonant film, Oppenheimer. “My brother [co-screenwriter Jonathan] wrote it.”
The line in question: “You either die a hero or you live long enough to become the villain.”
Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) speaks those words to Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale...
Obviously, The Dark Knight means a lot to everyone who sees it. Well, almost everyone. A key part of the movie doesn’t mean anything to one of the most important people involved in the movie: director Christopher Nolan.
“I’m plagued by a line from The Dark Knight, and I’m plagued by it because I didn’t write it,” Nolan recently told Deadline while promoting another resonant film, Oppenheimer. “My brother [co-screenwriter Jonathan] wrote it.”
The line in question: “You either die a hero or you live long enough to become the villain.”
Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) speaks those words to Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale...
- 2/26/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Movie promos have been around for a long time as they significantly help attract the audience. Take Greta Gerwig’s Barbie (2023) for example, the film’s massive marketing budget, which is reportedly more than $150 million, is one of the main reasons behind the film’s financial success. Many clever marketing techniques have been witnessed over the years but no one can forget Christopher Nolan’s marketing move.
Christopher Nolan on the sets of The Dark Knight
Long before Deadpool appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote Deadpool 2, actors Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart appeared on Gotham Tonight, which was a part of special features from DVD Extras of Batman: The Dark Knight. The fake talk show was made to promote 2008’s The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan’s excellent marketing strategy for The Dark Knight (2008)
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Not many...
Christopher Nolan on the sets of The Dark Knight
Long before Deadpool appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote Deadpool 2, actors Christian Bale and Aaron Eckhart appeared on Gotham Tonight, which was a part of special features from DVD Extras of Batman: The Dark Knight. The fake talk show was made to promote 2008’s The Dark Knight.
Christopher Nolan’s excellent marketing strategy for The Dark Knight (2008)
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Not many...
- 2/24/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
Christopher Nolan has done an impeccable job of introducing his art creatively to audiences, making his projects unique and memorable. Among his acclaimed projects, The Dark Knight trilogy is surely one of the most memorable projects in filmmaking history that revived the Batman Universe and brought forward his craft to the world. The movie created intense hype, creating a strong cult following.
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)
While it remains one of the best movies of the superhero genre, it also became memorable due to its iconic marketing strategy that went quite viral.
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Make a Smart Move With Its Guerrilla Ad Campaign!
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in Gotham Cable News Program, Gotham Tonight
Christopher Nolan directed The Dark Knight trilogy which paved a strong legacy in the superhero genre. While its dialogues, visuals, cast, and performance among other elements left a strong...
Christian Bale in The Dark Knight (2008)
While it remains one of the best movies of the superhero genre, it also became memorable due to its iconic marketing strategy that went quite viral.
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Make a Smart Move With Its Guerrilla Ad Campaign!
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in Gotham Cable News Program, Gotham Tonight
Christopher Nolan directed The Dark Knight trilogy which paved a strong legacy in the superhero genre. While its dialogues, visuals, cast, and performance among other elements left a strong...
- 2/20/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Actor and stand-up comedian Marlon Wayans is known for his sitcom, The Wayans Bros. and films like Little Man and White Chicks. The actor is also known for his appearances in the Scary Movie franchise. While known mostly for his comedic roles, the actor also tried his hand at drama with Darren Aronofsky’s harrowing drama, Requiem for a Dream.
One of the most interesting bits of trivia for the comic and actor was that he was signed onto play Robin in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns. The dark sequel to 1989’s Batman initially planned to introduce Robin to the franchise, and Wayans would have a larger role in the threequel. However, plans reportedly fell through, and Wayans never played the role.
Marlon Wayans Was Supposed To Play Robin in Batman Returns A still from Batman | Credits: Warner Bros.
Before Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy changed the superhero genre,...
One of the most interesting bits of trivia for the comic and actor was that he was signed onto play Robin in Tim Burton’s Batman Returns. The dark sequel to 1989’s Batman initially planned to introduce Robin to the franchise, and Wayans would have a larger role in the threequel. However, plans reportedly fell through, and Wayans never played the role.
Marlon Wayans Was Supposed To Play Robin in Batman Returns A still from Batman | Credits: Warner Bros.
Before Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy changed the superhero genre,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
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There’s a good reason, Max is our top choice for Best Streaming Service for Action Movies. It features a whopping 17 titles among Metacritic’s Top 100. Surprisingly, Tubi comes in second place with 14 titles… and they’re all free.
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There’s a good reason, Max is our top choice for Best Streaming Service for Action Movies. It features a whopping 17 titles among Metacritic’s Top 100. Surprisingly, Tubi comes in second place with 14 titles… and they’re all free.
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Grab your remote, pop the popcorn, turn up the surround sound, and start streaming some action!
Best Action Movies on Max
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Best Action Movies on Disney+
Best Action Movies on Hulu...
- 12/8/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
"You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
Harvey Dent was talking about Batman in that quote from "The Dark Knight," but those words may resonate a little differently for actor Nicholas Hoult these days. Last night, word came out that Hoult has been cast as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy," the film that will kick off a new (and hopefully improved) DC Universe on the big screen. In a fascinating twist, Hoult also auditioned for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in that film, but ended up losing that part to David Corenswet. Before that, he made it down to the final two contenders for the role of DC's other most iconic male hero, Batman, in director Matt Reeves' film, before losing out on that role to Robert Pattinson.
Coming so close to playing the two most iconic heroes...
Harvey Dent was talking about Batman in that quote from "The Dark Knight," but those words may resonate a little differently for actor Nicholas Hoult these days. Last night, word came out that Hoult has been cast as Lex Luthor in James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy," the film that will kick off a new (and hopefully improved) DC Universe on the big screen. In a fascinating twist, Hoult also auditioned for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in that film, but ended up losing that part to David Corenswet. Before that, he made it down to the final two contenders for the role of DC's other most iconic male hero, Batman, in director Matt Reeves' film, before losing out on that role to Robert Pattinson.
Coming so close to playing the two most iconic heroes...
- 11/21/2023
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Colin Farrell is returning to the makeup chair to transform himself into Oswald Cobblepot for Max‘s The Penguin series. After months of being grounded because of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, production for The Penguin is taking flight the week after Thanksgiving. The series, a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman film, started filming in March but stalled because of the writers’ strike in June.
In addition to revealing the production restart date for The Penguin, Empire recently dropped a new image from the series:
The eight-episode drama continues Penguin’s rise as one of Gotham’s most notorious criminals, from the chilling dancefloors of the Iceberg Lounge to the darkest corners of Gotham City’s underworld. Cristin Milioti plays Sofia Falcone, a prolific crime boss who succeeded in taking Oswald’s empire apart piece by piece. Clancy Brown plays Salvatore Maroni, a powerful mob boss in Gotham City who disfigured Harvey Dent,...
In addition to revealing the production restart date for The Penguin, Empire recently dropped a new image from the series:
The eight-episode drama continues Penguin’s rise as one of Gotham’s most notorious criminals, from the chilling dancefloors of the Iceberg Lounge to the darkest corners of Gotham City’s underworld. Cristin Milioti plays Sofia Falcone, a prolific crime boss who succeeded in taking Oswald’s empire apart piece by piece. Clancy Brown plays Salvatore Maroni, a powerful mob boss in Gotham City who disfigured Harvey Dent,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
"Tusk" was a theatrical experience that I will never forget. The trailer did not give much away, and it was difficult to tell whether Kevin Smith was aiming for parody or serious horror. Was this really about someone being held captive by a seaman with an affinity for walruses? The idea for "Tusk" began with a SModcast episode where Smith and his friend/producer Scott Mosier poked fun at a classified advertisement made by a homeowner who offered free lodging to someone if they dressed as a walrus for two hours a day. The strange, real-life story inspired a brainstorming session about how they might bring the story to life on film.
"I could have easily just been like, 'Oh, that was a stupid stoner idea that I won't follow through on,' but, I don't know, there seemed to be a lot of nobility in taking a stoner idea...
"I could have easily just been like, 'Oh, that was a stupid stoner idea that I won't follow through on,' but, I don't know, there seemed to be a lot of nobility in taking a stoner idea...
- 10/29/2023
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
It’s been a strange last decade of acting for Aaron Eckhart. Everyone knows the actor as Harvey Dent from Christopher Nolan‘s 2008 blockbuster “The Dark Knight. But since then, Eckhart’s done mostly B-movies, actioners, and dramas that barely make waves at the box office. And for every hidden gem he’s done in recent years, like 2020’s “Wander,” there’s something like 2014’s “I, Frankenstein” that’s so abysmal one wonders why Eckhart signed on to make the pic.
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Continue reading ‘Rumble Through The Dark’ Trailer: Aaron Eckhart & Bella Thorne Star In Deep South Bare-Knuckle Boxing Drama On November 10 at The Playlist.
- 10/5/2023
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
This Gen V review contains spoilers for episodes 1-3.
As a wise man in a superhero movie once said “you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Despite being only a youthful three seasons old, Prime Video’s The Boys currently finds itself in danger of violating Harvey Dent’s rule.
Based on a (mostly awful) comic of the same name, The Boys is about as cynical a superhero satire as you’re ever likely to find. The “supes” in Boys-world are rapists, murderers, fascists, and freaks. And what’s worse, the Vought Corporation propaganda apparatus built around them exists to make them as popular and inoffensive as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The Boys is absolutely scathing in its depiction of a late stage capitalistic system built upon nationalism, hero worship, and misplaced nostalgia.
And now, in a meta twist, The Boys has...
As a wise man in a superhero movie once said “you either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” Despite being only a youthful three seasons old, Prime Video’s The Boys currently finds itself in danger of violating Harvey Dent’s rule.
Based on a (mostly awful) comic of the same name, The Boys is about as cynical a superhero satire as you’re ever likely to find. The “supes” in Boys-world are rapists, murderers, fascists, and freaks. And what’s worse, the Vought Corporation propaganda apparatus built around them exists to make them as popular and inoffensive as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The Boys is absolutely scathing in its depiction of a late stage capitalistic system built upon nationalism, hero worship, and misplaced nostalgia.
And now, in a meta twist, The Boys has...
- 9/29/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
For "The Dark Knight Trilogy," director Christopher Nolan wanted to make a "logical" Batman story. That meant not only crafting an internal psychology for Bruce Wayne but also dragging the mechanics and aesthetics of his world down to reality. There's a reason the films spend so much time explaining how Batman's gear works (Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman) is turned into the Q to Batman's James Bond) and turn Gotham City from a Gothic metropolis into basically just Chicago with a different name.
This mandate for realism shaped the other characters in Batman's world, especially his villains. In "The Dark Knight," the Joker's (Heath Ledger) clown visage — white skin, green hair, ruby lips — is only makeup. His disfigurement is a Glasgow smile; Ledger's Joker frowns a lot more than in the comics, but those scars mean he never stops smiling.
Ledger's performance is now legendary for how he immersed himself in the role; before shooting,...
This mandate for realism shaped the other characters in Batman's world, especially his villains. In "The Dark Knight," the Joker's (Heath Ledger) clown visage — white skin, green hair, ruby lips — is only makeup. His disfigurement is a Glasgow smile; Ledger's Joker frowns a lot more than in the comics, but those scars mean he never stops smiling.
Ledger's performance is now legendary for how he immersed himself in the role; before shooting,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
"You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain," Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) declares in "The Dark Knight." Well, when it comes to George Lucas' "Star Wars" prequel trilogy, it's the opposite. In an era of cookie-cutter tentpoles that refuse to take risks or say anything meaningful about the real world, many "Star Wars" fans have formed a newfound (if somewhat begrudging) respect for Lucas' idiosyncratic prequel films. That reappraisal extends to those who acted in Lucas' films, perhaps none more so than Jar Jar Binks performer Ahmed Best.
As with his "Phantom Menace" co-star Jake Lloyd, Best was the target of much-undeserved scorn for his work on the prequels. It's why it's been so rejuvenating to see "Star Wars" fans embrace Best as he takes a second go at the franchise playing the Jedi Master Kelleran Beq. Having started out as the...
As with his "Phantom Menace" co-star Jake Lloyd, Best was the target of much-undeserved scorn for his work on the prequels. It's why it's been so rejuvenating to see "Star Wars" fans embrace Best as he takes a second go at the franchise playing the Jedi Master Kelleran Beq. Having started out as the...
- 8/14/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Cillian Murphy's latest role as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" has garnered significant buzz and critical acclaim, with some predicting that his intimate, complex portrayal of the man behind the atomic bomb will earn him an Oscar nomination. Though Murphy is undoubtedly brilliant in the biographical epic, the Irish actor has had over 25 years of preparation for the role through a number of projects in film, TV, and theater.
Murphy, like many actors, began his acting career on stage. In 1996, he made his stage debut in Enda Walsh's play "Disco Pigs," which was later adapted into a feature film starring Murphy in 2001. By the early 2000s, the actor took on several roles, but his role as Jim in the post-apocalyptic horror film "28 Days Later" propelled him into Hollywood. In 2005, he starred in "Batman Begins" and began what would become a decades-long collaborative friendship with Christopher Nolan.
Murphy, like many actors, began his acting career on stage. In 1996, he made his stage debut in Enda Walsh's play "Disco Pigs," which was later adapted into a feature film starring Murphy in 2001. By the early 2000s, the actor took on several roles, but his role as Jim in the post-apocalyptic horror film "28 Days Later" propelled him into Hollywood. In 2005, he starred in "Batman Begins" and began what would become a decades-long collaborative friendship with Christopher Nolan.
- 8/2/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
Christopher Nolan has proven to be a great visionary in his field over the last few decades. His dedication to bringing big ideas to the screen while telling a personal story has been unrivaled as a director by his peers. When a Nolan film is released, it becomes an event for film fans. Some of his movies fare better than others, but they all have become ‘must see’ when they hit the big screen. With Oppenheimer hitting theaters, let’s look at some of Christopher Nolan’s best scenes.
Batman Begins (2005) – Bats
Nolan’s first venture in the world of superheroes. While he intended to make Batman as much of a real-world hero as he could, there had to be some tweaking of what would actually be possible from time to time. When Batman tries to rescue Rachel from the clutches of Scarecrow, he finds that he...
Batman Begins (2005) – Bats
Nolan’s first venture in the world of superheroes. While he intended to make Batman as much of a real-world hero as he could, there had to be some tweaking of what would actually be possible from time to time. When Batman tries to rescue Rachel from the clutches of Scarecrow, he finds that he...
- 7/29/2023
- by Bryan Wolford
- JoBlo.com
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