#July2017

Matt Reeves’ Batman movie “inspired” by The Dark Knight Trilogy because obviously dude

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Matt Reeves has come out and said what’s obvious: he’s inspired by the Dark Knight Trilogy. But, really, who at DC isn’t? Even if it’s a reactionary, “no, we aren’t like Nolan” response, that very negative space is in of itself an inspiration. That said, Reeves clearly means he *is* inspired by the films. Is that a good thing, though? I don’t know. First blush is to respond “oh, cool”, second blush is “yeah but do something new” you know? All in all, it’s the middle of the summer and news is slow, I actually imagine this is just director-on-director masturbation. Frottage, if you will.

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‘The Batman’ News: Warner Bros. is “really excited” by Matt Reeves’ idea for the movie

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I’ve tried rallying my friends around the idea of Matt Reeves’ The Batman kicking ass. Cynical fuckers, and justified by the movie’s troubled development, they’re reticent. Well, fuckers! How about this? Warner Bros. themselves are excited by the director’s vision for the movie.

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‘The Batman’ will be a noir-driven detective movie, according its director

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Yes! Yes! Yes! Noir, detective Batman? It’s about goddamn time. Bless you, Matt Reeves. The more I hear about this upcoming movie, since Reeves has joined, the more excited I become.

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Director Matt Reeves says ‘The Batman’ will be influenced by Hitchcock

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You know what. After Wonder Woman, with Whedon shepherding Justice League, and the executives behind the DC cinematic universe *finally* fucking getting the message, why not be excited about The Batman? I mean, right?

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Rumor: Josh Gad playing The Penguin in ‘The Batman’ movie

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Josh Gad is a fucking choad. That is written, that is known. So, yeah, fuck him playing the Penguin in The Batman.

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‘The Batman’ Delayed Again As Script Is Completely Written

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The Batman delayed. Again. Its rescript being rewritten. Again. This time from scratch. Who knows, maybe this Burn It Down And Start Fresh approach to the script is what is needed.

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Official: Matt Reeves Is Directing ‘The Batman’

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Matt Reeves’ on-again off-again relationship with The Batman is officially on. Again. But. Like. Who fucking cares at this point? (I know, I know. Lots of people. Just not me. Okay?)

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Matt Reeves Exits Talks To Direct ‘The Batman’

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The DCU. It just, it just can’t do anything right.

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Zack Snyder Teases Batman Fight Scene From ‘Justice League’

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Well. Ben Affleck may or may not be wanting out of the role of The Batman, but that ain’t concerning to Zack Snyder. The director took the time today to tease a fight scene from Justice League featuring the masked vigilante flying rodent guy.

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Report: Ben Affleck Wants To Leave ‘The Batman’ And The Role

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Ben Affleck no longer wants to play Batman. In fact, he’s in talks to leave the role, according to multiple reports. If he can’t get out? The Batman will apparently be his last portrayal of the character. Can you blame the guy at this fucking point?

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