MOVIE REVUE – The Dark Knight Rises

I’ll likely remain in the minority here, so let’s just get it out in the open first thing: I thought The Dark Knight Rises was a better overall film than its predecessor The Dark Knight. That’s not a diss to the second film; I thought it was good, just not the return of the cinematic messiah. That said, Rises is not perfect either, but I was able to dig it more and appreciated the thematic callback to Batman Begins. This third chapter is a bit jumbled at times but for all intents and purposes definitely closes out Nolan’s trilogy.

The Dark Knight Rises at Smithsonia​n IMAX Theaters

The Dark Knight Rises contains the most IMAX footage ever for a Hollywood feature, more than one hour’s worth! Experience the epic conclusion of the Dark Knight trilogy as director Christopher Nolan intended – on the biggest IMAX screens DC!

The Tumbler and Bat-Pod Are Heading to National Harbor

 

Washington, DC fans who have been eagerly awaiting the July 20 release of “The Dark Knight Rises” will have an opportunity to get a firsthand look at the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod on Sunday, May 27 from 11am-1pm at Fresh FM’s Living Flag project being held at the parking lot at Waterfront Street and St. George Blvd at the National Harbor (look for the giant white tents across the street from the Gaylord National Resort).

The Tumbler and the Bat-Pod are Rolling Coast to Coast

 

Fans who have been eagerly awaiting the July 20 release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises” will have an opportunity to get a firsthand look at the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod, which are rolling out on a coast-to-coast tour, sponsored by Mountain Dew and IMAX. Both the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod have served as high-powered modes of transportation for Batman in Christopher Nolan’s earlier blockbusters—with the Tumbler first appearing in “Batman Begins,” and the Bat-Pod being introduced in “The Dark Knight.”  They will both be featured in different ways in the hugely anticipated finale to the director’s Batman trilogy, “The Dark Knight Rises.”

AWARDS SEASON NEWS: The Best of the Best

 

This morning, the 83rd Academy Awards Nominations were announced in Hollywood by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2009 Oscar winner Mo’Nique. Every year, there are the favorites, some surprises (both good and bad), and little known films that sneak in. To find out the nominees, click below.

MOVIE NEWS: Hathaway is the new Catwoman!

 

WARNER BROS. PICTURES ANNOUNCES ANNE HATHAWAY FOR CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

MOVIE REVUE: Inception: The bar has been raised

Since you’re sitting at your computer reading this, the following should be easy for you. Open up a new tab on your browser, go to your preferred movie theater ticketing website, find the time of the next available showing of Inception at the theater of your choice – those of you in the DC area, don’t forget that it is available in IMAX at the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum in Chantilly  – and purchase your ticket. Lock yourself into seeing it, and then continue with the review below.

Done?  Good.  Let’s do this.