Story x Story #102: Vengeance In The Twilight Hours (The Batman)

Gina April 21, 2022 No Comments
Nigel and Tazziii welcome back to of the biggest Batman fans we know for a deep dive into Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Annabel Ashalley-Anthony of Melanin Gamers and Greg Driver of Ace Comicals help us break down the latest film adaptation of the Caped Crusader.
We discuss some great performances, narrative themes and get into the debate around the film’s length…was it too long or just the right length?
This week’s storytelling tip is about the relationship between the protagonist and antagonist.
Other stories we’re enjoying this week: Apex Legends, Lego Star Wars, Deserter: Junji Ito Story Collection, Pokemon: Arceus, The Lost City, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Sonic The Hedgehog, Loch Of The Dead, Moon Knight, Candles, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Psychonauts 2

Story x Story #65: So The Joke Was On Us (Batman: The Killing Joke) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-65-So-The-Joke-Was-On-Us-Batman-The-Killing-Joke-e10p19c

Story x Story #85: To Eternity, And Beyond! (Eternals) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-85-To-Eternity–And-Beyond–Eternals-e1afou3

RogerEbert.com Reviews The Batman – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-batman-movie-review-2022

Simple Analysis of Matt Reeves’ The Batman Easter eggs – https://nerdpandadigital.com/simple-analysis-of-matt-reeves-the-batman-easter-eggs

‘The Batman’s Third Act Is Actually Great – https://fullcirclecinema.com/2022/03/14/the-batman-third-act-actually-great

Why The Batman (and Robert Pattinson) Is PERFECT | Video Essay – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDwXCB6QYkk

Warner Bros. Is Actively Overhauling Its DC Films Division – https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-discovery-dc-films-overhaul

The Future of Superhero Movies Is Finally Here, for Better or Worse – https://www.indiewire.com/2022/02/the-batman-review-2022-1234702878

 

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Story x Story #65: So The Joke Was On Us (Batman: The Killing Joke)

Gina May 13, 2021 No Comments
In Story x Story this week Nigel and Tazziii welcome Annabel Ashalley-Anthony, founder of Melanin Gamers and resident DC Stan to discuss Batman: The Killing Joke. We cover this animated adaptation of a classic graphic novel and definitive Joker origin story. We also talk about the problematic inclusion of the Barbara Gordon prologue in the animation version as well and this dark interpretation of the Joke character. This week’s storytelling tip is about making good use of plot devices in your story.
Stories we’re enjoying: Horizon Zero Dawn, Tiger & Bunny, Yasuke, Deadly Class, Black Lagoon

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Story x Story episode 41 – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-41-Next-Gen-Console-Roundtable-Video-Games-ek77a9/a-a3bslo3

Why People Are Upset About the Batman: The Killing Joke Movie – https://time.com/4420487/why-people-are-upset-about-the-batman-the-killing-joke-movie/

Grant Morrison on The Killing Joke – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wQ2x0OKBjU

 

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