Now that the "Lord of the Rings" films have run their portentous course, in what alternate universe can socially-inept misanthropes immerse themselves? One word: Batman. Yeah, I know what you're saying. Don't worry, Joel Schumacher has absolutely nothing to do with this one. Anyone who's ever tortured themselves by enduring the last Batman film knows why this is good news.
Anyways, the new Batman film is being directed by Christopher Nolan, the impresario behind the cool "Memento" and the kinda-cool "Insomnia." It's got a promising cast too, with Christian Bale as the pointy-eared basketcase, Michael Caine as Alfred, and Gary Oldman as Lt. Gordon (thats right, "Lieutenant"). It's also rumored to be starring Katie Holmes, Ken Watanabe and possibly Viggo Mortensen (who, if I had my way, would play a villian known as the "Viggo" who wreaks havoc on Gotham city with his smoldering intensity). Word has it that the film draws heavily from Frank Miller's oh-so-dark "Batman: Year One," which is good, because if there ever has been a comic book that qualifies as "literature," it's that one.
While I'm discussing fantasy films that I'm awaiting with bated coffee-breath, check out this link for a list of what scenes are likely to be included on the extended DVD of The Return of the King.
Also, check out this major spoiler: A legit but composite photo of Anakin Skywalker's injuries (as will be depicted in Episode 3) that make the baleful Darth Vader getup necessary.
Anyways, the new Batman film is being directed by Christopher Nolan, the impresario behind the cool "Memento" and the kinda-cool "Insomnia." It's got a promising cast too, with Christian Bale as the pointy-eared basketcase, Michael Caine as Alfred, and Gary Oldman as Lt. Gordon (thats right, "Lieutenant"). It's also rumored to be starring Katie Holmes, Ken Watanabe and possibly Viggo Mortensen (who, if I had my way, would play a villian known as the "Viggo" who wreaks havoc on Gotham city with his smoldering intensity). Word has it that the film draws heavily from Frank Miller's oh-so-dark "Batman: Year One," which is good, because if there ever has been a comic book that qualifies as "literature," it's that one.
While I'm discussing fantasy films that I'm awaiting with bated coffee-breath, check out this link for a list of what scenes are likely to be included on the extended DVD of The Return of the King.
Also, check out this major spoiler: A legit but composite photo of Anakin Skywalker's injuries (as will be depicted in Episode 3) that make the baleful Darth Vader getup necessary.
