This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the 1993 animated film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, an extension of Batman: The Animated Series. Topics include the film's relationship to the TV series, its homages to classic American and German cinema, its approach to the familiar cast of Batman characters, and much more.
Read MoreThis week, Morgan and Gavia finally tackle Todd Phillips' gritty comic book origin story Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix as disaffected loner-turned-criminal Arthur Fleck. They discuss the film's relationship to Batman comics and Martin Scorsese films, critique its perturbing treatment of race and mental health issues, and break down Phoenix's much-discussed performance.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Tim Burton's Batman films, Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Michelle Pfeiffer, and others. Topics discussed include how these Gothic movies stand apart from later cinematic Batmans, Burton's early-20th century cinema influences, the unique appeal of Keaton's Bruce Wayne, and the greatness of Pfeiffer's Catwoman.
Read MoreThis week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Mary Harron's 2000 cult classic American Psycho. Topics discussed include the book's checkered history, the film's depiction of violence, Christian Bale's beautiful shiny face, the film's relationship with Fight Club, and why having a woman director really does matter.
Read MoreIn this week's episode, Morgan and Gavia dissect what may be the year's worst film, the DC extended universe's Suicide Squad. They cover the film's many flaws, from its incomprehensible plot to its myriad cast of unnecessary characters to its problems with sexism and violence, in addition to discussing its troubled production history and how it fits into DC's plan for the franchise moving forward.
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