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See Photographic Evidence Of Michael Keaton’s Batman Costume In THE FLASH

Fire-up he bat signal, because it looks like The Batman is back in Gotham City. Director Andy Muschietti has already teased Bruce Wayne’s presence on the set of The Flash – and now comes a tantalising tease of Michael Keaton’s [...]

June 4, 2021

And Where Is The Batman? Behind The Scenes Images Tease The Return Of Bruce Wayne In THE FLASH Movie

Director Andy Muschietti has been hard at work bringing his Flash movie to the screen in the UK. The film, which is set to open on 4 November 2022 sees both Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck return as Bruce Wayne/Batman opposite Ezra Miller‘s [...]

May 22, 2021

Trailer: Martin Campbell’s Assassin Thriller THE PROTÉGÉ Starring Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson & Michael Keaton

Director Martin Campbell is like an assassin – when he’s great he hits the bullseye (Goldeneye, The Mask Of Zorro) but when he misses, he fails to hit the target at all (Vertical Limit, Green Lantern). The Protégé looks like [...]

May 15, 2021

Michael Keaton Confirmed For THE FLASH Movie As Filming Begins

After showing some hesitancy about returning to the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in The Flash movie, Michael Keaton’s casting has now been officially confirmed – just as filming begins. Keaton’s talent agency, ICM Partners confirmed his [...]

April 20, 2021

Uncovering Curiosities: Joseph Ruben’s PENTHOUSE NORTH

Actors don’t get any better than Michael Keaton – they really don’t. Keaton doesn’t work nearly enough and it is always welcome to see him on screen. He gets the lead role in director Joseph Ruben’s 2013 thriller Penthouse [...]

April 17, 2021

You Gotta Have Fate: Pierce Brosnan To Play Dr. Fate Opposite Dwayne Johnson In BLACK ADAM

Well, here’s some news from left field: The mighty Pierce Brosnan will play DC Comics superhero Dr. Fate opposite Dwayne Johnson in the forthcoming Black Adam. I never figured Brosnan for a role in a superhero movie – but hey, why [...]

March 26, 2021

Trouble In Gotham: Doubts Over Michael Keaton’s BATMAN Return

It sounded like it was too good to be true – and maybe it was. In June 2020 news broke that the Michael Keaton would return to the role of Batman after a 30 year absence. The plan was for Keaton to star opposite Ezra Miller’s The Flash [...]

March 24, 2021

Notebook Reviews: CLEAN AND SOBER

Glenn Gordon Caron – 1988[ usr 4 text=”false”] Moonlighting creator Glenn Gordon Caron and star Michael Keaton go for a serious change of pace with Clean And Sober. This is a fantastic drama that features a brilliant performance [...]

March 16, 2021

Notebook Reviews: PACIFIC HEIGHTS

John Schlesinger – 1990 Pacific Heights is a gripping psychological thriller from director John Schlesinger. Melanie Griffith and Matthew Modine are great as the young couple who buy a house and bring in tenants to help cover the bills. [...]

January 19, 2021

Joel Schumacher’s BATMAN

In 1995 Joel Schumacher took over the directing reins of the Batman franchise from Tim Burton for Batman Forever. Recasting Batman and replacing Michael Keatonwith the younger and more athletic Val Kilmer – this version of Batman was more [...]

January 17, 2021

Behind The Scenes: Michael Keaton & Batman Creator Bob Kane On The Set Of BATMAN RETURNS

Since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in May of 1939, Batman has become not only an iconic comic book character, but also a major character on television, radio, novels and of course, the big screen. Created by a young artist named Bob [...]

January 14, 2021

Notebook Reviews: JACKIE BROWN

Quentin Tarantino – 1997 Although it’s not quite as good as Pulp Fiction (few films could be), Jackie Brown is brilliant piece of filmmaking from Quentin Tarantino. This Elmore Leonard adaptation is an engrossing, laid-back [...]

December 30, 2020

Zack Snyder’s R-Rated JUSTICE LEAGUE Might Be Headed To The Big Screen

On a movie level alone, 2020 has shown us that anything is possible. From Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton both returning as Batman, Zack Snyder getting the guts of $100 million to finish his version of Justice League, to Warner Bros totally [...]

December 15, 2020

Notebook Reviews: SPEECHLESS

Ron Underwood – 1994 Speechless is a first-rate romantic comedy with great performances from Michael Keaton and Geena Davis (reuniting after Beetlejuice). The pair play bickering speech writers in opposing political parties. Everything about [...]

December 8, 2020

Top Christmas Movies: BATMAN RETURNS

Tim Burton’s 1992 caped crusader sequel is probably the best Batman flick ever made. A German expressionist film with an $80 million budget, this dark tale of the Dark Knight is helped by its gloriously grim festive setting. Brilliant. Burton [...]

December 3, 2020

The Bat, The Cat & The Director: Tim Burton Directs Michael Keaton & Michelle Pfeiffer On The Set Of BATMAN RETURNS

Movies In Focus would argue that 1992’s Batman Returns is the best Batman movie. It may or may not be the case, but it’s a film with strong visuals and sense of tone. Michael Keaton returned as Batman, Danny DeVito and Michelle [...]

November 3, 2020

The Joker Is Wild! Jared Leto Takes Part In Reshoots For Zack Snyder’s JUSTICE LEAGUE

If 2020 has taught us anything, then it is to expect the unexpected. First came news that Zack Snyder was finally getting to complete his #Snydercut of Justice League. Then came the announcement that Michael Keaton was returning as Batman in The [...]

October 22, 2020