{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66d2fd0dc5079dde6185fb74/6786b3223ceecdbe85e2be94?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) with Marie from '2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup Podcast'","description":"<p>Sean is joined once again by Marie from '2 Girls, 1 Reusable Cup Podcast' and 'We Needed Roads' to lay into the poorly-executed Batman: The Killing Joke (2016).</p><p><br></p><p>Discussion Points:</p><p>-The DVD read-through returns.</p><p>-Marie brings her comic book knowledge, whilst Sean brings his views without having read the comic. Neither were impressed.</p><p>-The baffling creative choices behind this adaptation, particularly the horrific depiction of Barbara Gordon.</p><p>-Sean questions Barbara Gordon's garment choices.</p><p>-Marie and Sean discuss studios \"subverting expectations\".</p><p>-The failure of the writers to write women properly.</p><p>-Sean and Marie consider alternative story arcs for this film.</p><p>-The glimpses of inspiration.</p><p>-Marie thinks the animation was \"lifeless\" and misses the vibrant, dynamic look of the comic book.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-THAT ending.</p><p>-The awful post-credits scene.</p><p><br></p><p>Raised Questions:</p><p>-Why is Batman a cameo in his own film?</p><p>-How did they get it so badly wrong?</p><p>-Should they have bothered adapting this comic book?</p><p>-We're here to see Batman, so where is he?</p><p>-Did Luke from 'The Howdy Beans Podcast' appreciate the late night voice-message about this film?</p><p>-Is Sean a bit of a contrarian?</p><p>-Are you a fan of the Loony song?</p><p>-Which line almost made Marie choke?</p><p><br></p><p>*Sean was trying to think of Julianne Moore in The Fugitive.</p><p>**Sean was thinking of Steve Kloves, who did all-but-one of the Harry Potter film screenplays.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>0:09 Introduction to The Killing Joke</p><p>3:19 The Killing Joke Overview</p><p>44:38 Dissecting the Controversy</p><p>1:14:12 Closing Thoughts on Adaptation</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for Listening!</p><p><br></p><p>Find us here:&nbsp;</p><p>X: @YourselfReview</p><p>Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewItYourself⁠</p>","author_name":"Review It Yourself"}