True North Nerds / Ep. 042 / October 14, 2024 / 1:23:04
Batman Returns Revisited
Brent, Jen, Ryan, and Kevin dig into Tim Burton's Batman Returns — the gothic sequel that traumatized a generation of 90s kids. Joined by guest Scott Snyder.
Show notes
Four nerds on a cold Ontario evening dig into Tim Burton’s gothic, snow-soaked sequel. Why did this movie traumatize a generation? Why is the Catwoman arc better than half the modern DCEU? And what does Scott Snyder think Burton got right that everyone since has gotten wrong?
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[Speaker: Brent, 00:00] Welcome back to True North Nerds. I’m Brent, and joining me tonight as always — Jen, Ryan, and Kevin. And we have a very special guest today, comics writer Scott Snyder. Scott, welcome.
[Speaker: Scott, 00:23] Thanks guys. Long-time listener, first-time guest.
Geek Picks
— From this episode —- Comic
— Brent's picks —
Batman #149
Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez
"Zdarsky's run is finally cooking. Opened it on a plane and missed the announcement about the seatbelt light."
- TV
— Jen's picks —
The Penguin
HBO
"Lauren LeFranc made a Scorsese movie for television."
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