To me, the funniest moment in the film is when they are ready to re-hydrate the Security Council and they have the waterworks all set up. Batman, wearing his black/purple mask, holds up a garden hose, looks straight into the camera and, with a very serious face, says "this is a very solemn moment." I fall over laughing every time I see it.
I spent 12 cents, not once but twice, to see that Batman movie at my local movie theater when it came out. And, yes, the bomb-disposal scene is one of the greatest film slapstick scenes ever.
Watching "Batman" when it first aired in 1966-1968, and being 5-7 years old, Adam West was, of course, my first Batman, and is actually my only Batman. I have no interest in watching any other TV shows or movies that feature other actors as Batman, no matter how good they are. The show and the movie are fun, and as you point out, for the whole family. I have the whole series on DVD, but not the movie. If it's not available streaming, I'll have to see if I can get a DVD copy. Thanks for the reminder of this great movie!
I am friends with Lorenzo Semple, III (actually IV since his dad was III, but went by Jr). His father is credited as “Developer/Writer” for the tv series and movie. (He was also the screenwriter for the 1980 “Flash Gordon” movie, another classic.) A list of Mr Semple’s credits are too extensive to list, but he was a legendary screenwriter. His son is a really nice guy and writes for the local paper. His daughter, Maria, also a friend, wrote “Where’d You Go Bernadette?” which we launched at our bookstore.
Michael Keaton was my first Batman. He was off-putting in the way you would expect a damaged man to be with unlimited money and a obsession.
But my favorite remains Kevin Conroy. The way his voice slips easily between Bruce Wayne the Public Persona, Bruce Wayne the man, and Batman is a master class in acting. Mask of the Phantasm remains the best Batman film.
She first seared herself into my mind in Time Tunnel. She's still with us, still splendid-looking. She may have the most beautiful smile, second only to my wife's. 🤩
Thanks for this one, SER, very entertaining and something I can 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 relate to! I still love this movie. Fortunately, here in the UK it's usually shown on a rather obscure channel at least once every 6 weeks or so. I have to agree, one of the best parts is the "bomb disposal" scene—my husband and I still laugh at that part!
And, I will confess, as a child I had a pretty heavy crush on Burt Ward. For me, it was hard to choose between him and Mike Nesmith (and, to some extent, Billy Gray).
To me, the funniest moment in the film is when they are ready to re-hydrate the Security Council and they have the waterworks all set up. Batman, wearing his black/purple mask, holds up a garden hose, looks straight into the camera and, with a very serious face, says "this is a very solemn moment." I fall over laughing every time I see it.
I spent 12 cents, not once but twice, to see that Batman movie at my local movie theater when it came out. And, yes, the bomb-disposal scene is one of the greatest film slapstick scenes ever.
Watching "Batman" when it first aired in 1966-1968, and being 5-7 years old, Adam West was, of course, my first Batman, and is actually my only Batman. I have no interest in watching any other TV shows or movies that feature other actors as Batman, no matter how good they are. The show and the movie are fun, and as you point out, for the whole family. I have the whole series on DVD, but not the movie. If it's not available streaming, I'll have to see if I can get a DVD copy. Thanks for the reminder of this great movie!
I am friends with Lorenzo Semple, III (actually IV since his dad was III, but went by Jr). His father is credited as “Developer/Writer” for the tv series and movie. (He was also the screenwriter for the 1980 “Flash Gordon” movie, another classic.) A list of Mr Semple’s credits are too extensive to list, but he was a legendary screenwriter. His son is a really nice guy and writes for the local paper. His daughter, Maria, also a friend, wrote “Where’d You Go Bernadette?” which we launched at our bookstore.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorenzo_Semple_Jr.
I am huge admirer of Mr. Semple’s work!
I am old enough that I watched the original Batman in real time. 😎
Loved, loved Flash Gordon! The Queen soundtrack was (IMNSHFO) genius.
Michael Keaton was my first Batman. He was off-putting in the way you would expect a damaged man to be with unlimited money and a obsession.
But my favorite remains Kevin Conroy. The way his voice slips easily between Bruce Wayne the Public Persona, Bruce Wayne the man, and Batman is a master class in acting. Mask of the Phantasm remains the best Batman film.
I may be the only one, but Lee Meriweather is my favorite Catwoman of the three originals. I love the comic spin she brings.
Lee Meriweather was the first woman who made me feel an odd sort of tingle.
She first seared herself into my mind in Time Tunnel. She's still with us, still splendid-looking. She may have the most beautiful smile, second only to my wife's. 🤩
Thanks for this one, SER, very entertaining and something I can 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘺 relate to! I still love this movie. Fortunately, here in the UK it's usually shown on a rather obscure channel at least once every 6 weeks or so. I have to agree, one of the best parts is the "bomb disposal" scene—my husband and I still laugh at that part!
And, I will confess, as a child I had a pretty heavy crush on Burt Ward. For me, it was hard to choose between him and Mike Nesmith (and, to some extent, Billy Gray).