Ep 189: Batman Returns

Ep 189: Batman Returns

Author: Movie Reviews for your favorite movies December 30, 2024 Duration: 3:16:57
The Movie Defenders
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Time to wrap up the holiday season in 2024 with a holiday film from 1992... Batman Returns! We go back to what many consider to be one of the best super hero films ever... how does it hold up? Do all three of us like it? (Spoilers: Not 100% :) ) Before we review the film, however, we play a game we haven't played in 2 years with There Can Be Only One with the cast of the film. So grab your Batarangs, beware of poodles, and don't forget a kiss can be deadlier if you mean it... it's time for Batman Returns on The Movie Defenders podcast!

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  • 00:00:00 Intro and Announcements
  • 00:34:23 There Can Be Only One
  • 01:03:39 Batman Returns Discussion Starts
  • 01:39:44 Meet Selena Kyle
  • 01:47:54 Penguin Cuts a Deal
  • 02:05:27 Bruce Suspects Penguin
  • 02:12:36 Selena Returns
  • 02:19:38 Penguin is Running for Mayor
  • 02:31:42 Catwoman Team-up
  • 02:47:37 Bruce and Selena Dance
  • 02:57:25 Selena's Nine Lives

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