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I?m writing this note no more than an hour after viewing a midnight showing of the film. When Batman 1989 came out, it took us by storm and the ending of the film left us clambering for more. When the sequel, Batman Returns, came out, it took on a darker tone with a downbeat ending that left the franchise in turmoil by complaining concern groups. This was mainly because of the merchandising that was attached to the film. Then, a second sequel came about, Batman Forever, with a much lighter tone that revitalized the franchise. It appealed to ALL masses (audiences, concern groups, merchandisers). Now obviously they went too far with Batman & Robin that left the franchise dead for 8 years until Batman Begins came out. It had a similar ending to Batman ?89 that left us clambering for more. What we got was yet another merchandising bonanza for a darker sequel with a VERY downbeat ending. Do you see a pattern here? I know that The Dark Knight will receive a massive amount of backlash from the same concern groups who complained about Batman Returns and we?ll have to see, yet again, a lighter Batman film that will please EVERYBODY. The Dark Knight?s ending left us without anywhere else to go. Batman Returns also had that same feeling. The only thing way to do another Batman film was to do something completely different and out of the box. That?s when Schumacher came about and delivered just that. I also believe that Nolan is probably done with Batman, just like how Cameron stopped on Terminator 2 and decided not to do anymore Terminator films. If a third Batman movie will come about, I think it will turn out the way Terminator 3 came about. I guess history really does repeat itself. I just hope they don?t go too far like the first time around.

It could have been better if he had on his suit from the movie, but it's still neat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXNVlTHvc-Q&feature=related

PETERS!!!

Let me know how that turns out. I think it would unique to be a Joker goon at Comic Con.

I'd buy that for a dollar! Nice jacket.

I was wondering if I could borrow it for Comic Con. I was thinking about going as a Joker Goon on costume day.

You should have used an other Herb Ritts picture for The Joker. I wanna see his teeth!

I think so. After viewing him in an episode of Matlock and Dynasty, I thought he had the right physical presence of the character. Along with his vocal performance from the animated series we all know and love, he could have pulled it off. He also was a Juilliard School graduate. You can't beat that.

Yes, sir.

I've got all three audio books in mp3 format.