point~counterpoint: Propposing a Sequel to The Dark Knight
By Aaron 8/11/2008
Who doesn’t want to see The Dark Knight Returns? After what many regard as the two best comic book movies ever made, who doesn’t want a third helping?
If you wanted a “series,” you have to realize that a series is more than two films. If you wanted a great story, there is more to tell – there are simply mountains of material. These mountains make another film inevitable – Nolan was able to make his film despite two Schumacher missteps and carve out a new identity for Batman because there was enough source material to do so and should Nolan finish what he started. Given that another film is inevitable the question should no longer be, is another Nolan film necessary, but if QUALITY is necessary. If you think Nolan will make a quality film, you should embrace it even if you do not think it will be “as good” as TDK.
point~counterpoint: Debating a Sequel to The Dark Knight
By Bob 8/11/2008
As The Dark Knight has quickly cemented itself as one of the most successful films of all time, fans have begun rampant speculation as to what the inevitable third film will be like. In the months that follow, speculation about villains for Batman Begins 3 (or what I can only assume will be titled The Dark Knight Returns) will undoubtedly pick up, and the creative team that brought us the single best superhero film of all time will probably begin talks that many hope will lead to this trilogy’s completion in the summer of 2011. But should they? Here we debate the idea of The Dark Knight Returns both in support and against.
Opposing The Dark Knight Returns -By Bob
Fraser Fare
By Aaron 8/9/2008
Did you know Brendan Fraser released two movies in the span of three weeks? Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor were little more than novelties. Journey offered little more than being a showcase for 3D (and failing miserably) while The Mummy was an exercise in withstanding torture.
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Bob’s August Movie Preview
By Bob 8/1/2008
After an awesome July worth of movies that saw The Dark Knight actually exceed expectations (which in and of itself made the month awesome), we the dark nights of August where cinemas near and far typically don’t have much to offer. In recent years, however, the month has brought some comedies to the screens that have been pretty solid. Who knows? Maybe this month will have a film that will be worthy of following in the footsteps of The 40-Year-Old Virgin (August 2005), Little Miss Sunshine (August 2006), and Superbad (August 2007).
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