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March 10, 2022

Watching and discussing the 1960s Batgirl TV pilot

In 1966, Batman hit television screens. The comic book show, which starred Adam West and Burt Ward, introduced audiences to Batman and Robin, and was an instant hit with viewers. But Batman wasn’t just a regular hit, it was a phenomenon. The show was hugely successful for ABC (its home network), was watched by millions…

March 10, 2022

A list of every live-action DC movie

From Superman and the Mole Men, to Batman ’89 and beyond, here are all of the movies based on DC Comics characters.

March 8, 2022

The Batman causes rating change in the UK

Last weekend The Batman hit cinemas worldwide, introducing audiences to a new iteration of the Dark Knight. The movie – directed by Matt Reeves – is set during the second year of Batman’s crusade on crime, and stars Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell. When the movie arrived in cinemas in the…

March 7, 2022

Watching and discussing Batman 1989

In 1989, Warner Bros. Pictures released Batman (aka Batman ’89). The live-action comic book movie, directed by Tim Burton, starred Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger, and introduced ‘80s audiences to the Dark Knight. Prior to the release of Batman ‘89, the most famous version of the character was the light-hearted Caped Crusader, as…

March 7, 2022

Best Batman films for beginners

There are a number of Batman movies which are perfect for beginners. Not only do they provide lots of information on the Dark Knight, but they can also prove to be an easy watch, without the need for lots of complex backstory.