Batman Begins

The comic book character of the Batman is an incarnation of justice, as the hero thrives to do what is right; however, he applies his own set of rules and sense of justice to do what he considers is right. The idea of a hero following his own rules in order to do good around him requires an individual with a strong set of morals, an issue that is primary in many stories of the Batman, and particularly in Christopher Nolan’s second opus of his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight (2008). In the movie,…

Though they share a common goal, Superman and Batman have different pasts, natural powers and symbols that they represent inside the DC universe. Since the Golden Age of comics in the 1930’s, Superman and Batman have captured the imagination of comic readers. These two superheroes, one with God like powers and the other a man of keen intellect and wealth unimaginable, have fought crime in completely different fashions. They have united to fight against terrifying villains and battled each…

Bruce Wayne, also known as Batman, is a character that sticks to his own ways, one of these ways consists of using mental strength rather than physical strength. Batman, is not often seen as changing his way, and if so, it requires the majority of the Justice League to get him to even think about a different plan of attack. In a way, Batman is similar to Achebe’s protagonist, Okonkwo, in Things Fall Apart. Like Batman, Okonkwo is a stubborn human being; he believes he is always right, and any…

supported by analyzations regarding the plot, characters and the work of the director. For instance, they stated gave a brief summary of the plot and said that the movie had constant action. They also said that Christian Bale is the most intimidating Batman yet and Maggi Gyllenhaal is an upgrade from Katie Holmes playing Rachel Daws. They also said that director Nolan made a masterpiece and maybe one of the best superhero movies ever made. They also tend to state their thoughts about movie…

Two of the most iconic superheroes, born from DC Comics, are Wonder Woman and Superman. Superman first appeared in DC Comics in 1933. Wonder Woman debuted approximately ten years after, in 1941. They both have evolved over time but remain popular to this day. Most people consider the heroes to be unalike; therefore, parallels between them are seldom made. It is often thought that the commonalities they share are merely vague and minimal. This may be due to their obvious difference of gender;…

Deadly Fumes According to NFPA, National Fire Protection Association, a house fire occurs every 85 seconds and causes a death every 161 minutes. In 2014, NFPA reported 1,298,000 fires in the United States. These fires caused $11.6 billion in property damage, but most importantly 15,775 civilian injuries and 3,275 civilian deaths. Most fire deaths transpire due to smoke inhalation, not by burns. Smoke incapacitates rapidly, making it impossible for a victim to exit the building. Smoke has three…

Batman has been seen as a role model by people of all ages, especially when he succeeds in fighting his most elusive enemies through impressive combat skills and admirable gadgets. Batman is one of the most popular superheroes to this day, but just because he is well-known does not mean he is without faults; his imperfections make him more relatable and perfect, in a sense. In Marc DiPaolo’s book, “War, Politics, and Superheroes,” he elaborates on several controversial issues surrounding Batman…

One of the biggest let down of the year was Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. For me it’s was so- so, and missed a lot of opportunities. Last week the director's cut can out on digital download, and later in the month Blu-ray and DVD will be in stores. The question the nerd community is asking is if Batman v Superman: Ultimate Edition better than the Theatrical cut? Yes and no. Upon a second viewing of the movie, I liked it a little more. The cut clarifies many plot points many viewers had…

In the scene “Good Cop, Bad Cop” from The Dark Knight there is a prominent fight for control between the Batman and the Joker. Throughout the scene the cinematography creates tension through lighting, framing, effects, camera movement and performance. The scene takes place in an interrogation room, to signify the authority figure and the criminal fighting for power. In the beginning the Jokers dimly lit from the lamp on the desk. The light is coming from a low angle to make his figure dark.…

The final evolution of the Joker took a sinister twist back to his roots. In the 2008 film The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger played the darkest version of the Joker yet. The entire film was a social commentary on the War on Terror and the Joker was the symbol of the Taliban and the fear that accompanies it (Message Movies?). The Joker still lacked a plan, mirroring the Taliban’s lack of plan in their holy war against the West. The Heath Ledger Joker said “Do I really look like a guy with a plan? You…