Tag Archives: Christopher Nolan

Christopher Nolan comedies – part 2

Posted on September 10, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. Here are a bunch of humorous works to go with each of Christopher Nolan’s serious thrillers: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Batman Returns (1992) Nolan’s conclusion to his Batman … Continue reading →

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Christopher Nolan comedies – part 1

Posted on September 3, 2026 by I.M. Baytor

Christopher Nolan. Many people love his movies, many others despise them. In both cases, at least part of the reason seems related to how seriously he approaches them, meticulously crafting works that can come across as ambitious and stimulating, but … Continue reading →

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Batman movies without Batman – part 1

Posted on April 22, 2021 by I.M. Baytor

The Dark Knight has starred in over a dozen theatrical films – plus a string of direct-to-video projects – and, in fact, his filmography has become a fascinating object in its own right. Not only are there extremely disparate takes … Continue reading →

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If you like Christopher Nolan’s Batman films…

Posted on April 20, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

While most superhero movies serve you generic, more or less well-crafted adventure/fantasy, an interesting thing about the cinematic versions of the Dark Knight is that they’ve all been lavishly shaped by their directors’ eccentricities. I’m OK with that – I … Continue reading →

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Batman and fascism

Posted on January 20, 2015 by I.M. Baytor

Some people apply the label ‘fascist’ to a specific early 20th century ideology, and perhaps to some later derivative political projects. Others use the term more loosely, applying it to people who come across as authoritarian, unapologetically violent, and/or intolerant … Continue reading →

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Batman’s very long beginning

Posted on October 23, 2014 by I.M. Baytor

Between Christopher Nolan’s movies and the Gotham TV show, a new generation of fans really seems to be digging dark, pseudo-realistic takes on Batman. But with 75 years’ worth of comics to choose from, people don’t necessarily know what to … Continue reading →

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