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I was just wondering what your favorite live-action batman movie is. I have to say my favorite is probably the 1943 and 1949 serials of batman. I love the way the batman looks and i love who the main villians look.

Too hard to choose between the '89 movie and The Dark Knight. I love both for different reasons.

I loved Burton's style, Keaton made a great Batman/Bruce Wayne and Nicholson defined The Joker for a generation. I remember buying tickets to this the day before due to crowds.

The Dark Knight was brillant. Bane is great and Ledger redefined the role although I wish Dent stayed alive for future sequels.

Burton's was more of a comic book onscreen and TDK played out asa gritty crime drama. They are both in my library.

I really like the 1966 movie for it's cornball appeal. 

Batman Begins is a great movie.

The Dark Knight is too.

The Burton Batman, I like too, but not as much. 

I'll go with the 1966 because it probably won't get much love.  That and Munster Go Home are both extreme guilty pleasures of mine.

I've been wanting to see the 1966 movie for awhile now. I have it on my netflix queue and well get it soon.

The Batman (1966) movie will be on tonight at 7pm central on FMC (Fox Movie Channel) that's 133 for Dish viewers...

I chose the '89 movie, Keaton played a good Batman and I liked Nicholson's Joker too.

Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on July 03, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
The Batman (1966) movie will be on tonight at 7pm central on FMC (Fox Movie Channel) that's 133 for Dish viewers...

I chose the '89 movie, Keaton played a good Batman and I liked Nicholson's Joker too.

to bad i don't get that channel

The others are worth a look, but there's only one Batman in Lundyland.......Adam West, Esq!!!

As has been stated they are all excellent for specific reasons, but I first saw Batman in a 1966 TV Guide AD, and was hooked, and the Barris car is my favorite.

I loved Burton/Keaton because he brought it to the noir style of the original comics, but hated Clooney. I liked Val Kilmer better.

I do like the new incarnation as well as delivered to us by Nolan/ Bale, but as logical as they make the new films, I'm not so crazy about the tumbler.

and no one can top Alan Napier's Alfred, altho Michael Gough was close.

Loved Cesar Romero's laugh, as well as Frank Gorshin's Riddler

OG

I just watched the 1989 Batman movie with jack Nicholson. Good Movie, not my favorite batman movie so far. I have only watched the 1949 serial and the dark Knight. So far, i like the 3 i watched in this order

1. Batman and Robin 1949 Serial
2. The Dark Knight
3. Batman 1989 Version

I will keep on posting until i have seen all.

I just watched the 1966 Batman movie with Adam West. WOW!!! I think i have a new favorite batman movie!!!

1. Batman 1966 Version
2. Batman and Robin 1949 Serial
3. The Dark Knight
4. Batman 1989 Version

I echo the sentiments of my buddy OG........1966 Batman rules the roost, and every Batmobile since Barris' incarnation are only pallid peddlecars in comparison.

The 40s serials are awesome, I liked Dark Knight slightly over Keaton's because it's a bit darker. I haven't seen Kilmer's version yet.

Two Questions....

1. what kind of car did Batman & Robin drive in the serials?

2.Is the Batman Serials available on DVD?

Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on July 09, 2010, 11:12:53 PM
Two Questions....

1. what kind of car did Batman & Robin drive in the serials?

2.Is the Batman Serials available on DVD?

Here is the Batmobile in the 1943 Serial

(http://www.batmobilehistory.com/1943-batmobile.jpg)

Here is the Batmobile in the 1949 Serial

(http://www.batmobilehistory.com/1949-batmobile.jpg)


Yes you can buy both serials on dvd cheap, i got the 1943 and 1949 for $20 for both of them.
her is the link on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complete-Movie-Serial-Collection/dp/B000AQOHNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1278737011&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Complete-Movie-Serial-Collection/dp/B000AQOHNA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1278737011&sr=8-1)

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Robin-Complete-Serial-Collection/dp/B0007G89FU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1278737011&sr=8-4 (http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Robin-Complete-Serial-Collection/dp/B0007G89FU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1278737011&sr=8-4)

Thanks for the info slayer...  8)

I wonder why they didnt decorate the cars with some weirdness on the outside or even a logo....

Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on July 09, 2010, 11:48:06 PM
Thanks for the info slayer...  8)

I wonder why they didn't decorate the cars with some weirdness on the outside or even a logo....

I don't know i was wondering the same thing, when i watched the 1949 serial i was expecting a actual batmobile. But the batmobile that i saw was alright, i was just expecting a decorative batmobile!

have you changed avatars? cause now I dont see it anymore...

Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on July 09, 2010, 11:56:20 PM
have you changed avatars? cause now I dont see it anymore...

i changed mine to batman about a day ago. i have noticed some people avatars gone also, it has a red X on the corner.

Quote from: slayergriffith on July 09, 2010, 11:59:17 PM
i changed mine to batman about a day ago. i have noticed some people avatars gone also, it has a red X on the corner.

yep, that's what I am seeing on yers....

maybe it's a connection problem or those dang Gremlins.....I heard Scatter fed them after midnight again.

Doc, here's an episode from 1949 to give you an idea. I love 'em!

Batman and Robin -1949 Trailer- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2tDIbz1B1w&feature=related#)

I like old serials but both the 1943 and 49 Batman ones are too cheesy and get pretty tiresome halfway in.

As I've mentioned in the past, we usually do a backyard Drive-IN for Independence Day on July 4th, but with the temps being what they've been, we've decided to do it on Saturday nights for the Summertime.

This past weekend, we did the 1966 "Batman".

Little man was very excited

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/BATMANBUDDY-3.jpg)
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/BATMANBUDDY-2.jpg)

On Sunday, Mykhail, age 2.5 could not wait to see it again, and went and got it to watch! Gotta love it!

OG

Quote from: Opera Ghost on July 19, 2010, 11:59:27 AM
As I've mentioned in the past, we usually do a backyard Drive-IN for Independence Day on July 4th, but with the temps being what they've been, we've decided to do it on Saturday nights for the Summertime.

This past weekend, we did the 1966 "Batman".

Little man was very excited

(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/BATMANBUDDY-3.jpg)
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac27/rtezai/UMA%20database/BATMANBUDDY-2.jpg)

On Sunday, Mykhail, age 2.5 could not wait to see it again, and went and got it to watch! Gotta love it!

OG

I've got a DVD projector I've never even fired up......my neighbors are no fun whatsoever. Was going to show NOTLD projected on the side of the house for Halloween but we were out too late. And now it's too hot and buggy to do it.

How's the turnout for your shows?? Any neighbors come over??

I watched Batman Returns the other night.It was a good movie. Here are my favorites so far....

1. Batman 1966 Version
2. Batman and Robin 1949 Serial
3. The Dark Knight
4. Batman 1989 Version
5. Batman Returns

Quote from: Scatter on July 19, 2010, 12:11:25 PM
I've got a DVD projector I've never even fired up......my neighbors are no fun whatsoever. Was going to show NOTLD projected on the side of the house for Halloween but we were out too late. And now it's too hot and buggy to do it.

How's the turnout for your shows?? Any neighbors come over??

We actually are bugged as well, so I picked up some Tiki torches Independence weekend, which has helped. Also, a fan (go figure) also helps.

We moved the Drive In to the backyard when LM started walking so we could actually watch the movies. People used to watch for it and stop by, as they knew to, but as the backyard is in an ongoing state of remodel, only our really close friends get invites. Perhaps next year we'll open it up again.

I original bought the projector for Halloween, but involvement in the non-profit haunt kind took away the home projects. I scripted a Rod Serling sequence for projection, which was done by an impersonator and shot in VA Beach, but still haven't used it.

OG (sorry for the hijack)

Sounds cool!! I'd definitely go!!

Back to topic, I think I'm the last man alive who hasn't seen the Heath Ledger Oscar turn as the Joker. I thought I'd see this as more of a fave here.

Scatter, put The Dark Knight in your Netflix queue. Highly recommended.

Quote from: Scatter on July 19, 2010, 04:06:32 PM
Sounds cool!! I'd definitely go!!

Back to topic, I think I'm the last man alive who hasn't seen the Heath Ledger Oscar turn as the Joker. I thought I'd see this as more of a fave here.

...but watch Batman Begins first...if you've not already seen it

Quote from: BaronLatos35 on July 19, 2010, 05:29:49 PM
Scatter, put The Dark Knight in your Netflix queue. Highly recommended.

I saw the first one and really liked it. I'm taking your advice and putting the Ledger one on. I'll let you know what I think after.

I watched Batman Forever early  yesterday morning .It was a alright.I didn't like it that much. But like i said, it was ok.  Here are my favorites so far....

1. Batman 1966 Version
2. Batman and Robin 1949 Serial
3. The Dark Knight
4. Batman 1989 Version
5. Batman Returns
6. Batman Forever

1.Batman(1989) for me.
2. Batman(1966)