Heading into The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan had a couple of things going for him. First of all, his last installment, The Dark Knight, is largely considered to be the best of the Batman stories committed to film, and considered by some (including myself) to be one of the top super-hero stories period. Secondly, Nolan went into The Dark Knight Rises with the knowledge that this was his final... 

It’s been eight years since the events of The Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) has become a recluse & hung up the Bat Suit after taking the fall for Harvey Dent’s killings, Commissioner James Gordon (Gary Oldman) has kept the truth about Dent’s actions a secret as he willingly jailed hundreds of criminals under the hypocritical “Dent Act” and Gotham itself has been enjoying a... 

It’s traditionally accepted that third chapters aren’t as good as their predecessors. While that might be unfair to newer movies, there is a baseline for this reasoning: The Godfather, Part III, Spider-Man 3, Superman 3 (you know, the one with Richard Pryor?), all of them build on a successful foundation but unable to live up to the success of the first two movies. It’s understandable... 

When I sat down to see Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, I knew I would probably see the trailer for The Dark Knight Rises, the third (and unfortunately final) Christopher Nolan Batman movie. Heck, I’ll even admit that the lure of the Dark Knight Rises trailer was a good part of why I wanted to see the Sherlock Holmes sequel, which I only had a passing interest in watching. So, anticipating the... 

Critics pretty universally liked the first super-hero movie of the summer, with Thor getting good buzz from most websites. More than one tossed around the phrase “Marvel Studio’s best picture to date,” which I’m not sure I agree with, but it’s a darn good movie. The characters are strong, Branagh brings good depth with his direction, and the story is entertaining with enough action thrown... 

Looking for a way to unwind but can’t get the time or money together to make it to the theater? Widescreen Warrior is here to help. Each weekend we’ll present you with a mini-marathon you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Connected by cast members, crew, or theme, our mini-marathons are sure to be a fun way to spice up your weekend entertainment* I’m in a superhero mood this weekend,... 

After the success of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, there are many people who think Christopher Nolan can do no wrong when it comes to Batman. The Dark Knight left fans desperate for more of Nolan’s take on Batman’s adventures and, much like between the first two movies, Nolan responded by breaking for another project (albeit a much more high-profile one this time; as much as I love The Prestige,... 

We may not have gotten to see this week’s releases in time for a show (see our Megamind review on the site and check back for our Due Date review later in the week), but we still have one heck of a show. Tim returns to talk about The Walking Dead, We kick off Margaret’s Artist of the Month pick Kevin Kline with a look at his accent in The Big Chill and I Love You To Death, and apparently...