Cinecast #18: Fear and Loathing in Gotham City

Unable to ignore the voice of his inner adolescent, Sam is underwhelmed by "Batman Begins," Christopher Nolan's back-to-basics remounting of the Dark Knight franchise. Adam also has issues -- the film's muddled ruminations on justice vs. revenge, and the distracting, hyper-edited action scenes -- but was won over by Christian Bale's inspired turn as the psychologically-challenged crusader. Which supporting actor steals the show for Sam and almost ruins it for Adam? Listen to find out...

Plus, we introduce the Faye Dunaway Challenge, which will give one Cinecast listener a shot at a free DVD, and count down our Top 5 'Summer' Movies (i.e. guilty popcorn pleasures, movies set in summer or make you think of summer).



Cinecast #18
:34-12:29 - Review: "Batman Begins"
13:36-22:46 - Listener Feedback
22:47-24:18 - Faye Dunaway Challenge
24:57-33:34 - Top 5 'Summer' Movies
33:50-36:11 - Massacre Theatre

"Bad Case of the Nothings" and "Microscope" by Wilder Embry from the album "Your Sweet Heart" ... Cinecast theme music courtesy of Age of the Rifle.

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