Episode 9 – In Need Of A Hero

July 30th, 2009 | POSTED BY Spencer Fornaciari

Spencer is joined by guest host Kevin from the Backroom Comics Podcast.  First they tackle Batman’s representation in film and television over the years.  Next, they consider the meteoric rise of JJ Abrams, and the dangerous crossroads he is at in his career.  Finally, they discuss the issue of star power and the damage it does to the film industry.

Batman, Batman Begins, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Hugh Jackman, J.J. Abrams, Johnny Depp, Lost, Mission: Impossible III, Public Enemies, Star Trek, The Dark Knight, Tim Burton, Tom Cruise, X-Men