Comments on: Start Gearing Up for ‘Dark Knight’ Sequel in 2011 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php A Website About Movies Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: chrid515 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-129326 chrid515 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:44:39 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-129326 The Riddler would be a good choice for the next movie. Though his motivation could never be as disturbing as the Joker's ("watch the world burn"= terrifying), he definitely could match the Joker's ruthless theatrics and criminal genius. He could also easily be adapted to fit the realistic tone of the films. But I also really like the idea of bringing in some unexpected villains such as Holiday, Zsasz or Black Mask. Zsasz particularly could reintroduce the problem left unsolved at the end of Batman Begins... where did all the homicidal maniacs from Arkham go? At the same time, I'd really like to see Catwoman. She's fit in well with where the plot left off at the end of The Dark Knight (she is a talented burglar after all, and the mob lost a ton of money due to the Joker's little bonfire). And her black clad, whip wielding silhouette would complement the films' gothic style. I don't think she should be the main villain by any means, but she does bring some interesting complexities into the mix. As we've seen with Rachel, Bruce has a tendency to obsess over the women he's attracted to. What would it mean if he were to obsess over a villain, a person's whose actions run directly contrary to his own honorable convictions? His struggle with this attraction would certainly bring out the darkness and moral ambiguity in Bruce's personality, not to mention emphasize how human nature makes total incorruptibility impossible for Batman. In many ways, Catwoman could cause more trouble than the Joker in tempting Bruce to break the rules. Besides, I feel like Bruce's character wasn't explored as much as it could have been in The Dark Knight, and examining the object of a person's attraction can tell a lot about who that person is. So many possibilities... so tough... But the important thing is to develop the main story, and the main story is the salvation or damnation of Gotham City and how Batman's role in this battle has brought out positive and negative extremes. As long as the villains fit into this plot, I don't see why the next movie won't be just as good if not better than The Dark Knight. The Riddler would be a good choice for the next movie. Though his motivation could never be as disturbing as the Joker's ("watch the world burn"= terrifying), he definitely could match the Joker's ruthless theatrics and criminal genius. He could also easily be adapted to fit the realistic tone of the films.
But I also really like the idea of bringing in some unexpected villains such as Holiday, Zsasz or Black Mask. Zsasz particularly could reintroduce the problem left unsolved at the end of Batman Begins… where did all the homicidal maniacs from Arkham go?
At the same time, I'd really like to see Catwoman. She's fit in well with where the plot left off at the end of The Dark Knight (she is a talented burglar after all, and the mob lost a ton of money due to the Joker's little bonfire). And her black clad, whip wielding silhouette would complement the films' gothic style. I don't think she should be the main villain by any means, but she does bring some interesting complexities into the mix. As we've seen with Rachel, Bruce has a tendency to obsess over the women he's attracted to. What would it mean if he were to obsess over a villain, a person's whose actions run directly contrary to his own honorable convictions? His struggle with this attraction would certainly bring out the darkness and moral ambiguity in Bruce's personality, not to mention emphasize how human nature makes total incorruptibility impossible for Batman. In many ways, Catwoman could cause more trouble than the Joker in tempting Bruce to break the rules. Besides, I feel like Bruce's character wasn't explored as much as it could have been in The Dark Knight, and examining the object of a person's attraction can tell a lot about who that person is. So many possibilities… so tough…
But the important thing is to develop the main story, and the main story is the salvation or damnation of Gotham City and how Batman's role in this battle has brought out positive and negative extremes. As long as the villains fit into this plot, I don't see why the next movie won't be just as good if not better than The Dark Knight.

]]> By: chrid515 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216378 chrid515 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:44:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216378 The Riddler would be a good choice for the next movie. Though his motivation could never be as disturbing as the Joker's ("watch the world burn"= terrifying), he definitely could match the Joker's ruthless theatrics and criminal genius. He could also easily be adapted to fit the realistic tone of the films. But I also really like the idea of bringing in some unexpected villains such as Holiday, Zsasz or Black Mask. Zsasz particularly could reintroduce the problem left unsolved at the end of Batman Begins... where did all the homicidal maniacs from Arkham go? At the same time, I'd really like to see Catwoman. She's fit in well with where the plot left off at the end of The Dark Knight (she is a talented burglar after all, and the mob lost a ton of money due to the Joker's little bonfire). And her black clad, whip wielding silhouette would complement the films' gothic style. I don't think she should be the main villain by any means, but she does bring some interesting complexities into the mix. As we've seen with Rachel, Bruce has a tendency to obsess over the women he's attracted to. What would it mean if he were to obsess over a villain, a person's whose actions run directly contrary to his own honorable convictions? His struggle with this attraction would certainly bring out the darkness and moral ambiguity in Bruce's personality, not to mention emphasize how human nature makes total incorruptibility impossible for Batman. In many ways, Catwoman could cause more trouble than the Joker in tempting Bruce to break the rules. Besides, I feel like Bruce's character wasn't explored as much as it could have been in The Dark Knight, and examining the object of a person's attraction can tell a lot about who that person is. So many possibilities... so tough... But the important thing is to develop the main story, and the main story is the salvation or damnation of Gotham City and how Batman's role in this battle has brought out positive and negative extremes. As long as the villains fit into this plot, I don't see why the next movie won't be just as good if not better than The Dark Knight. The Riddler would be a good choice for the next movie. Though his motivation could never be as disturbing as the Joker's ("watch the world burn"= terrifying), he definitely could match the Joker's ruthless theatrics and criminal genius. He could also easily be adapted to fit the realistic tone of the films.
But I also really like the idea of bringing in some unexpected villains such as Holiday, Zsasz or Black Mask. Zsasz particularly could reintroduce the problem left unsolved at the end of Batman Begins… where did all the homicidal maniacs from Arkham go?
At the same time, I'd really like to see Catwoman. She's fit in well with where the plot left off at the end of The Dark Knight (she is a talented burglar after all, and the mob lost a ton of money due to the Joker's little bonfire). And her black clad, whip wielding silhouette would complement the films' gothic style. I don't think she should be the main villain by any means, but she does bring some interesting complexities into the mix. As we've seen with Rachel, Bruce has a tendency to obsess over the women he's attracted to. What would it mean if he were to obsess over a villain, a person's whose actions run directly contrary to his own honorable convictions? His struggle with this attraction would certainly bring out the darkness and moral ambiguity in Bruce's personality, not to mention emphasize how human nature makes total incorruptibility impossible for Batman. In many ways, Catwoman could cause more trouble than the Joker in tempting Bruce to break the rules. Besides, I feel like Bruce's character wasn't explored as much as it could have been in The Dark Knight, and examining the object of a person's attraction can tell a lot about who that person is. So many possibilities… so tough…
But the important thing is to develop the main story, and the main story is the salvation or damnation of Gotham City and how Batman's role in this battle has brought out positive and negative extremes. As long as the villains fit into this plot, I don't see why the next movie won't be just as good if not better than The Dark Knight.

]]> By: James Gilks http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-129278 James Gilks Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:45:54 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-129278 This is James Gilks (owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com) personally I would love it if they took the idea of the Riddler to a very dark extreme. His character is very close to real life serial killers like David Berkowitz (the son of sam) and the Zodiac Killer. Many serial killers (including Jack The Ripper and The Red Spider) have sent letters to the police and the Zodiac killer sent cryptograms (which where in essence a type of riddle). I think that if Hollywood is willing to take these films to the gritty dark side of real life, they should focus more on this angel and abandon the tacky jump suit wearing, cartoon aspect that Jim Carey brought to the screen. I would love to see a down right evil and twisted serial killer side to the Riddler. I also believe that they are setting up The Mad Hatter for a future movie. If you watch carefully, Batman says that the man Dent is interrogating in The Dark Knight (the creepy smiling guy from the ambulance) is named "Jervis Tetch". This is The Mad Hatter. Lastly, I would love to see all these films come together in to a plot that involves Arkham Asylum. There have been many amazing graphic novels that focus on this (especially "A Serious Place on Serious Earth"). This would be a perfect opportunity for the writers to place Batman against not only a huge cast of badies but also against his own troubled mind.) Well, thats just the opinion of someone who runs a company devoted to selling serial killer merchandise so you can take it or leave it. I hope you can all stop by SerialKillerCalendar.com to pick up some morbid merch (including the new Serial Killer Magazine, Serial Killer Trading Cards and Serial Killer Action Figures. I know, its a shameless display of self promotion but really, I have to justify reading up on Batman Movies while I am supposed to be working somehow. James Gilks Owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com and Editor of Serial Killer Magazine. This is James Gilks (owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com) personally I would love it if they took the idea of the Riddler to a very dark extreme. His character is very close to real life serial killers like David Berkowitz (the son of sam) and the Zodiac Killer. Many serial killers (including Jack The Ripper and The Red Spider) have sent letters to the police and the Zodiac killer sent cryptograms (which where in essence a type of riddle). I think that if Hollywood is willing to take these films to the gritty dark side of real life, they should focus more on this angel and abandon the tacky jump suit wearing, cartoon aspect that Jim Carey brought to the screen. I would love to see a down right evil and twisted serial killer side to the Riddler.

I also believe that they are setting up The Mad Hatter for a future movie. If you watch carefully, Batman says that the man Dent is interrogating in The Dark Knight (the creepy smiling guy from the ambulance) is named "Jervis Tetch". This is The Mad Hatter.

Lastly, I would love to see all these films come together in to a plot that involves Arkham Asylum. There have been many amazing graphic novels that focus on this (especially "A Serious Place on Serious Earth"). This would be a perfect opportunity for the writers to place Batman against not only a huge cast of badies but also against his own troubled mind.)

Well, thats just the opinion of someone who runs a company devoted to selling serial killer merchandise so you can take it or leave it. I hope you can all stop by SerialKillerCalendar.com to pick up some morbid merch (including the new Serial Killer Magazine, Serial Killer Trading Cards and Serial Killer Action Figures. I know, its a shameless display of self promotion but really, I have to justify reading up on Batman Movies while I am supposed to be working somehow.

James Gilks
Owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com and Editor of Serial Killer Magazine.

]]> By: James Gilks http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216377 James Gilks Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216377 This is James Gilks (owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com) personally I would love it if they took the idea of the Riddler to a very dark extreme. His character is very close to real life serial killers like David Berkowitz (the son of sam) and the Zodiac Killer. Many serial killers (including Jack The Ripper and The Red Spider) have sent letters to the police and the Zodiac killer sent cryptograms (which where in essence a type of riddle). I think that if Hollywood is willing to take these films to the gritty dark side of real life, they should focus more on this angel and abandon the tacky jump suit wearing, cartoon aspect that Jim Carey brought to the screen. I would love to see a down right evil and twisted serial killer side to the Riddler. I also believe that they are setting up The Mad Hatter for a future movie. If you watch carefully, Batman says that the man Dent is interrogating in The Dark Knight (the creepy smiling guy from the ambulance) is named "Jervis Tetch". This is The Mad Hatter. Lastly, I would love to see all these films come together in to a plot that involves Arkham Asylum. There have been many amazing graphic novels that focus on this (especially "A Serious Place on Serious Earth"). This would be a perfect opportunity for the writers to place Batman against not only a huge cast of badies but also against his own troubled mind.) Well, thats just the opinion of someone who runs a company devoted to selling serial killer merchandise so you can take it or leave it. I hope you can all stop by SerialKillerCalendar.com to pick up some morbid merch (including the new Serial Killer Magazine, Serial Killer Trading Cards and Serial Killer Action Figures. I know, its a shameless display of self promotion but really, I have to justify reading up on Batman Movies while I am supposed to be working somehow. James Gilks Owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com and Editor of Serial Killer Magazine. This is James Gilks (owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com) personally I would love it if they took the idea of the Riddler to a very dark extreme. His character is very close to real life serial killers like David Berkowitz (the son of sam) and the Zodiac Killer. Many serial killers (including Jack The Ripper and The Red Spider) have sent letters to the police and the Zodiac killer sent cryptograms (which where in essence a type of riddle). I think that if Hollywood is willing to take these films to the gritty dark side of real life, they should focus more on this angel and abandon the tacky jump suit wearing, cartoon aspect that Jim Carey brought to the screen. I would love to see a down right evil and twisted serial killer side to the Riddler.

I also believe that they are setting up The Mad Hatter for a future movie. If you watch carefully, Batman says that the man Dent is interrogating in The Dark Knight (the creepy smiling guy from the ambulance) is named "Jervis Tetch". This is The Mad Hatter.

Lastly, I would love to see all these films come together in to a plot that involves Arkham Asylum. There have been many amazing graphic novels that focus on this (especially "A Serious Place on Serious Earth"). This would be a perfect opportunity for the writers to place Batman against not only a huge cast of badies but also against his own troubled mind.)

Well, thats just the opinion of someone who runs a company devoted to selling serial killer merchandise so you can take it or leave it. I hope you can all stop by SerialKillerCalendar.com to pick up some morbid merch (including the new Serial Killer Magazine, Serial Killer Trading Cards and Serial Killer Action Figures. I know, its a shameless display of self promotion but really, I have to justify reading up on Batman Movies while I am supposed to be working somehow.

James Gilks
Owner of SerialKillerCalendar.com and Editor of Serial Killer Magazine.

]]> By: Jon Stephens http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-128182 Jon Stephens Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:21:12 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-128182 You really didn't like the viral marketing for TDK? I don't think they'd do it again unless they use the Riddler as the villain. They did it because it fit with the villain of the film. And it would fit with the Riddler too, they'd put up a bunch of Riddles all over the web. Still though, I think the biggest thing about the viral marketing success was the fact that it was the Joker. He is an iconic villain, and there is a lot of intrigue in all of that. What is Joker gonna do next. It was fun, in my book. You really didn't like the viral marketing for TDK?

I don't think they'd do it again unless they use the Riddler as the villain. They did it because it fit with the villain of the film. And it would fit with the Riddler too, they'd put up a bunch of Riddles all over the web.

Still though, I think the biggest thing about the viral marketing success was the fact that it was the Joker. He is an iconic villain, and there is a lot of intrigue in all of that. What is Joker gonna do next. It was fun, in my book.

]]> By: Jon Stephens http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216376 Jon Stephens Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:21:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216376 You really didn't like the viral marketing for TDK? I don't think they'd do it again unless they use the Riddler as the villain. They did it because it fit with the villain of the film. And it would fit with the Riddler too, they'd put up a bunch of Riddles all over the web. Still though, I think the biggest thing about the viral marketing success was the fact that it was the Joker. He is an iconic villain, and there is a lot of intrigue in all of that. What is Joker gonna do next. It was fun, in my book. You really didn't like the viral marketing for TDK?

I don't think they'd do it again unless they use the Riddler as the villain. They did it because it fit with the villain of the film. And it would fit with the Riddler too, they'd put up a bunch of Riddles all over the web.

Still though, I think the biggest thing about the viral marketing success was the fact that it was the Joker. He is an iconic villain, and there is a lot of intrigue in all of that. What is Joker gonna do next. It was fun, in my book.

]]> By: Josh_Radde http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127973 Josh_Radde Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:52:56 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127973 I agree. I agree.

]]> By: Josh_Radde http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216375 Josh_Radde Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216375 I agree. I agree.

]]> By: 790 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127959 790 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:03:08 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127959 Here we go again,,, I don't know if I can live through another 3 years of Batman Viral marketing.... I'm getting dizzy already. Here we go again,,,

I don’t know if I can live through another 3 years of Batman Viral marketing….

I’m getting dizzy already.

]]> By: 790 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216374 790 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216374 Here we go again,,, I don't know if I can live through another 3 years of Batman Viral marketing.... I'm getting dizzy already. Here we go again,,,

I don’t know if I can live through another 3 years of Batman Viral marketing….

I’m getting dizzy already.

]]> By: Julian Dean Shapiro http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127924 Julian Dean Shapiro Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:41:17 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127924 I am a goat. I am a goat.

]]> By: Julian Dean Shapiro http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216373 Julian Dean Shapiro Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:41:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216373 I am a goat. I am a goat.

]]> By: CaptainReg0981 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127879 CaptainReg0981 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:23:31 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127879 It'll be a Royal Rumble of Comicbooks for 2011, Batman, Captain America, and The Avengers. Now I'm hoping Marvel can live to it's hype with Captain America, and The Avengers. Maybe Nolan would like to put a cameo from Clark Kent and Lois Lane for a crossover to World's Finest (just being ambitous ;)). It'll be a Royal Rumble of Comicbooks for 2011, Batman, Captain America, and The Avengers. Now I'm hoping Marvel can live to it's hype with Captain America, and The Avengers. Maybe Nolan would like to put a cameo from Clark Kent and Lois Lane for a crossover to World's Finest (just being ambitous ;)).

]]> By: CaptainReg0981 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216369 CaptainReg0981 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 02:23:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216369 It'll be a Royal Rumble of Comicbooks for 2011, Batman, Captain America, and The Avengers. Now I'm hoping Marvel can live to it's hype with Captain America, and The Avengers. Maybe Nolan would like to put a cameo from Clark Kent and Lois Lane for a crossover to World's Finest (just being ambitous ;)). It'll be a Royal Rumble of Comicbooks for 2011, Batman, Captain America, and The Avengers. Now I'm hoping Marvel can live to it's hype with Captain America, and The Avengers. Maybe Nolan would like to put a cameo from Clark Kent and Lois Lane for a crossover to World's Finest (just being ambitous ;)).

]]> By: Jon http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127906 Jon Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:53:52 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127906 Yes, 2011 will be a great year for comic geeks everywhere. I'm really looking forward to it. I'd like to see another Batman, but I don't think Nolan is ready to do one right now. It probably won't make it to theaters before 2012 Yes, 2011 will be a great year for comic geeks everywhere. I'm really looking forward to it.

I'd like to see another Batman, but I don't think Nolan is ready to do one right now. It probably won't make it to theaters before 2012

]]> By: Jon http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216372 Jon Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:53:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216372 Yes, 2011 will be a great year for comic geeks everywhere. I'm really looking forward to it. I'd like to see another Batman, but I don't think Nolan is ready to do one right now. It probably won't make it to theaters before 2012 Yes, 2011 will be a great year for comic geeks everywhere. I'm really looking forward to it.

I'd like to see another Batman, but I don't think Nolan is ready to do one right now. It probably won't make it to theaters before 2012

]]> By: GuiltyTrace http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127902 GuiltyTrace Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:11:23 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127902 Captain's right. A 2011 release would be fighting with the Avengers flick. A true Marvel vs. DC battle royale. But kinda like Rodden said, I'm not holding my breath. Captain's right. A 2011 release would be fighting with the Avengers flick. A true Marvel vs. DC battle royale. But kinda like Rodden said, I'm not holding my breath.

]]> By: GuiltyTrace http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216371 GuiltyTrace Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:11:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216371 Captain's right. A 2011 release would be fighting with the Avengers flick. A true Marvel vs. DC battle royale. But kinda like Rodden said, I'm not holding my breath. Captain's right. A 2011 release would be fighting with the Avengers flick. A true Marvel vs. DC battle royale. But kinda like Rodden said, I'm not holding my breath.

]]> By: Brian Rodden http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-127887 Brian Rodden Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:15:31 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-127887 I'm only going to get excited when I hear from Nolan. I'm only going to get excited when I hear from Nolan.

]]> By: Brian Rodden http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/start-gearing-up-for-dark-knight-sequel-in-2011.php/comment-page-1#comment-216370 Brian Rodden Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:15:00 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/?p=29971#comment-216370 I'm only going to get excited when I hear from Nolan. I'm only going to get excited when I hear from Nolan.

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