The Batman

“The Batman” isn’t a superhero movie. Not really. All the trappings are there: the Batmobile, the rugged suit, the gadgets courtesy of trusty butler Alfred. And of course, at the centre, is the Caped Crusader himself: brooding, tormented, seeking his own brand of nighttime justice in a Gotham City that’s spiralling into squalor and decay.… Continue reading The Batman

Brexit fun for all the family

There have been a few great movies inspired by Arthurean quest, including “Excalibur” and Monty Python’s “Holy Grail” itself. But more often than not it’s led to ponderous misfires such as the recent Guy Ritchie effort and the one where Richard Gere dodged giant, swinging axes. Now, however, comes Joe Cornish, rebooting the legend and making strange women lying in ponds distributing… Continue reading Brexit fun for all the family