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Sequart Releases Why Do We Fall?: Examining Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy

Julian Darius — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:53:16 +0000

Sequart is proud to announce the publication of Why Do We Fall?: Examining Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy, by David Hernando. The Dark Knight Trilogy, composed of Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight… [more]

Because I Am the Goddamn Batman: Political Ideologies and Transhumanism in Superhero Comics

KD Evans — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:34:48 +0000

Superheroes give us a way to get at the ideologies at work in transhumanism and politics. The genre of superhero comics is a fantastical take on an often dystopian version of our own real world.… [more]

The Politics of Batman, Part 3: Understanding Batman’s Enemies

Marc DiPaolo — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 11:00:55 +0000

[Note: The following is reprinted from the book War, Politics and Superheroes] Aside from the fact that they are all, effectively, his “subjects,” Batman’s villains are connected to him in an even more visceral, symbolic way.… [more]

Superhero Accessories: Part Three: Mo Bat-Money, Mo Bat-Problems

Lance Parkin — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:00:12 +0000

…continued from here. It’s worth noting that the original Klan and the fictional KKK seen in The Birth of a Nation were both begun by young rich white guys who lived in mansions. The hero… [more]

John Harrison is the New Joker

Mike Greear — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:15:42 +0000

I just got back from watching the brand new installment of J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the Star Trek film franchise, Star Trek into Darkness. Without going into a full-scale review, I would say that this… [more]

Thoughts on the Animated Batman: Gotham Knight

Julian Darius — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:30:57 +0000

Batman: Gotham Knight" title="Thoughts on the Animated Batman: Gotham Knight" style="float:left;" />Since I’ve written about Batman Begins, I thought it might be nice to write about its follow-up. No, not The Dark Knight. Chronologically, Batman Begins is followed by Batman: Gotham Knight, a made-for-video collection of six… [more]

Why The Dark Knight Rises Fails

Julian Darius — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:00:15 +0000

The Dark Knight Rises Fails" title="Why The Dark Knight Rises Fails" style="float:left;" />Let me start by saying that I’m glad if you like The Dark Knight Rises. I wanted to. I wrote a book about Batman Begins. I love The Dark Knight, and its ending makes me… [more]

The Dark Knight Approaches $400 Million

Julian Darius — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:00:33 +0000

The Dark Knight Approaches $400 Million" title="The Dark Knight Approaches $400 Million" style="float:left;" />In its third weekend of release, The Dark Knight took in an estimated $43.8 million, bringing its total domestic gross to an estimated $394.9 million. The total was the second-best third-weekend in history: Spider-Man took in $45.0… [more]

The Dark Knight Approaches $300 Million in 10 Days

Julian Darius — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:30:46 +0000

The Dark Knight Approaches $300 Million in 10 Days" title="The Dark Knight Approaches $300 Million in 10 Days" style="float:left;" />Now in its second weekend, The Dark Knight continues to set records for the highest-grossing film over such a short duration. On Monday, 21 July, on its fourth day of release, The Dark Knight all but matched… [more]

The Dark Knight Breaks Records

Julian Darius — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:10 +0000

The Dark Knight Breaks Records" title="The Dark Knight Breaks Records" style="float:left;" />The Dark Knight‘s debut in theatres has broken just about all the records for an opening. First, it broke the record for highest-grossing midnight showing on Friday, 18 July. The movie took in $18.5 million… [more]