The Dark Knight (2008) revisited
Sep 02, 2024•43 min•Season 7Ep. 5
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Episode description
A look back at the 2008 genre defining second entry in Christopher Nolan's Batman Trilogy. Alec describes an awe inspiring 70mm IMAX theatrical viewing of the film. The guys compare and contrast The Dark Knight with 2022's The Batman. Alec shares anecdotes revealing the acting genius of the late Heath Ledger. Ben explains how the film's subtext makes it a definitive post-9/11 commentary on anarchy and terror. The guys round out the discussion on how the film is tonally similar to an earlier Michael Mann masterpiece and why the film's ending remains one of the best in all of cinema.
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