#152 - Movie Review - Batman Returns

Discerning Geeks Portal

Concluding our run of Christmas movies, we review the 1992 superhero sequel, "Batman Returns," which maybe should be renamed "The Penguin & Catwoman: Featuring Batman."

- Did two of the Geeks possibly see this movie together during its 1992 theatrical run?

- Which Geek, as a teenager, was on the local news for his out-of-the-theater reaction to the movie, and did he give hard-hitting, discerning commentary, or did he boil his review down to how Michelle Pfeiffer looked in the catsuit?

- Was there a consensus on this movie, or were opinions split?

- More specifically, did anyone like this movie's version of the Penguin character?

- How much influence, if any, did this version of the Penguin have on the character in other mediums?

- What impressive physical feat did Michelle Pfeiffer achieve during the shooting of one Catwoman scene?

- Which comparison was made between the Catwoman and Seven-Of-Nine from "Star Trek: Voyager"?

- Did the Penguin, Catwoman, or both together, overshadow Batman in his own movie?

- Which Geek had significant complaints about the movie not making sense?

- What comment about comic book logic led to a bit of trivia about the "Deadpool Meat Dimension" from Marvel Comics?

- How much did the Penguin and Catwoman in this movie both deviate from their comic book origins?

- Which Geek had...quite a bit...to say about the sequence in which the Penguin gains control over the Batmobile?

- What nitpicks & logic flaws were brought up involving the Batsuit?

- What were the Geeks' various opinions about this movie's depiction of Gotham City, the relationship between Bruce and Selina, and Max Shreck as the movie's 3rd (but possibly best) villain?

- How did discussion about the Bruce/Selina relationship lead one Geek to reminisce about dating life in high school?

- What subplot in this movie reminded one or two, maybe all three, Geeks about real-life politics and not in a good way?

- Which Geek particularly liked the last moment of the movie?

- In what way is a prehistoric caveman superhero an important precursor to all of DC's heroes & villains with special powers or optimal human traits?

- Was there consensus on whether this movie truly qualifies as a Christmas movie?

- Was there consensus on whether "Batman Returns" is better or worse than "Black Adam"?

- And, what three season 4 topics were randomly rolled (two offline) for future episodes? Did Preston finally get one of his selections picked?

Listen now for the answers to these and other vigilant questions as the Geeks review, "Batman Returns."

Check out our previous Christmas-themed episodes...

#026 - Gremlins

#028 - Muppet Christmas Carol

#034 to #036 - Christmas-Themed Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Radio Play, Parts 1 to 3

#080 - The Man That Invented Christmas

#081 - Klaus

#082 - Home Alone

#083 - Children of Men

#115 - Whatcha' Doin' December 2022 Catch-Up

#149 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

#150 - Violent Night

#151 - The Santa Clause

And, check out our other reviews of movies based on DC Comics characters...

#003 - Batman

#089 - Batman Begins

#116 - Black Adam

#145 - Shazam

#146 - Wonder Woman

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