The Flash - Season 2
TV Season Watch
At 11, Barry Allen's life changed completely when his mother died in a freak accident and his...
Sunburn: A Novel
Book
"Lippman is a natural storyteller at the height of her powers." - Lee Child, #1 New York Times...
Handling Susannah (Mail-Order Grooms, Book 1)
Book
Rancher Adam Harrington has long yearned to marry a diligent, virginal bride with a sweet...
Romance Westerns Mail Order Brides Spanking Erotica Historical Romance
David McK (3185 KP) rated Batman (1989) in Movies
Aug 3, 2019
Oh, wait, wrong Batman!
Completely and utterly tonally different than the Adam West incarnation, this version has Michael Keaton - at the time, a controversial casting choice of an actor known for more comedic roles - taking on the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman in a very Gothic setting: all high rises, smoke and corruption.
With Commissioner Gordon only given a token role, and changing elements of the Batman mythos in giving Jack Nicholson's Joker a pre-Joker identity (and in having him responsible for the murder of Bruce's parents), this Batman also does not seem at all concerned with his famous no-killing rule (or is it a guideline?). It's also definitely a product of its time, complete with songs by Prince woven into the narrative!
The Dashing, Daring, and Debonair: TV's Top Male Icons from the 50s, 60s, and 70s
Herbie J. Pilato, Adam "Batman" West and Joel Eisenberg
Book
Be they actors, comedians, singers, dancers, or talk show hosts and personalities, everyone from...
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
Podcast
Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried, a man Stephen King once called “a national treasure,”...
David McK (3185 KP) rated Batman: The Dark Knight Returns in Books
Jan 28, 2019
Written in the 80s but set in the near-future, this sees Bruce Wayne return to his role as the vigilante 10 years after unspecified events that saw him hang up his cape. His return, however, also sees the return of some old foes, alongside that of some new.
While - as it was written in the 80s - some of the subject matter is now out of date (most noticeably, the Cold War between America and the USSR), this still holds up surprisingly well. I also have to say that, with some crowded art panels, language and the violence throughout, this is also not one for the kiddies!
Family Guy - Season 5
TV Season
Sick, twisted and politically incorrect, the animated series features the adventures of the Griffin...
Transmissions
Tabletop Game
Based on the lovely illustrated world of Matt Dixon, Transmissions brings his world of mechanical...
Mind the Windows: Tino Best - My Story
Tino Best, Jack Wilson and Andrew Flintoff
Book
Fiery West Indian cricketer Tino Best lives life in the fast lane - on and off the pitch. He was one...