There's a version of Batman that existed before 1988 — a hero who was wounded, yes, driven by grief, yes, but ultimately defined by a kind of grim optimism. The idea that one man, with enough discipline and enough gadgets, could hold back the darkness. And then there's the Batman who existed after the summer … Continue reading The Boy Who Had to Die: How Jason Todd Changed Batman Forever
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The Character Couch – Bruce Wayne
Welcome to another exciting edition of The Character Couch! This is that section of The Confusing Middle where we take a look at well-known movie characters and examine them from a psychological point of view. What makes them tick? Grab some popcorn because today we’re going to dive into the psyche of the Caped Crusader … Continue reading The Character Couch – Bruce Wayne
Before Seeing Batman v. Superman…
Kids, this one has been a long time coming. To say I'm excited about seeing Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman together on the big screen is a supreme understatement. See, it's rare that I get excited. In fact, I've often joked that, for me, excitement looks like your average person's meh. But I'll admit that … Continue reading Before Seeing Batman v. Superman…
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