Batman Forever was, for its era, perhaps the most broadly and intensely marketed movie of all time. Everything about it, from the costume design choices to the soundtrack, was specifically designed to create a desire in the viewer to buy.
Batman Forever is one of those movies that I forget exists until someone mentions it and the image of the batsuit's nipples goes off like a flashbang inside my brain. Great film.
Came here to say that I still have all four of my Batman Forever glass mugs from McDonald’s. I pull them out whenever we have company and I want to look extra fancy.
"...there’s something broken in my brain that makes me incapable of enjoying anything unless I can complete it in a 100%, comprehensive, no-crumbs-left fashion."
LOL I relate to this so much. Best of luck on your cinematic journey, Matt!
I’m 29% through 1995 releases myself. It’s a long road. There are a lot more Jerky Boys Movies and Amazing Panda Adventures than there are Heats and Casinos. Godspeed!
Batman Forever is a fun movie. For me it comes in second after the 1989 Batman. The rest from that initial batch of Batman movies are fair to middling.
I just assume that the number one way to express your love is to sing shirtlessly on a rooftop in front of a Bat Signal. Always assumed that. Always will.
Dust On The VCR can never have enough Batman! Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face was one of the first action figures I had as a kid. Warner Bros plan to market this thing everywhere definitely worked on me at the time, but it was the 90s animated series that really hooked me.
As someone with heavy OCD tendencies and highly questionable motives, I fully appreciate the dedication to the 1995 project.
I can't help that my brain is like this.
Batman Forever is one of those movies that I forget exists until someone mentions it and the image of the batsuit's nipples goes off like a flashbang inside my brain. Great film.
He got a little more nipple-forward in Batman & Robin but the campiness for sure started kicking in with Forever.
Ahhh yes. Another classic that cemented my forever crush on Robin. I gotta rewatch both movies.
Came here to say that I still have all four of my Batman Forever glass mugs from McDonald’s. I pull them out whenever we have company and I want to look extra fancy.
One of the most glorious pieces of movie merchandise ever made.
I will also add that Kiss From A Rose has lived rent-free in my head for 30 years 🫠
"...there’s something broken in my brain that makes me incapable of enjoying anything unless I can complete it in a 100%, comprehensive, no-crumbs-left fashion."
LOL I relate to this so much. Best of luck on your cinematic journey, Matt!
I’m 29% through 1995 releases myself. It’s a long road. There are a lot more Jerky Boys Movies and Amazing Panda Adventures than there are Heats and Casinos. Godspeed!
I'm currently slogging through the Power Rangers movie...yeesh...
This one is so bad but this one and Clooney Batman are my favorites and I celebrate their badness
They weren't just movies in those days; they were events. Somehow everyone in the industry forgot that.
Amen.
Batman Forever is a fun movie. For me it comes in second after the 1989 Batman. The rest from that initial batch of Batman movies are fair to middling.
I remember the buzz about the trailer premiere on Extra and recording it on VHS. I even read the novelization, which I loved…
Also, can you share your journey to Instagram? That’s the main way I consume TikTok…
I just assume that the number one way to express your love is to sing shirtlessly on a rooftop in front of a Bat Signal. Always assumed that. Always will.
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Dust On The VCR can never have enough Batman! Tommy Lee Jones' Two-Face was one of the first action figures I had as a kid. Warner Bros plan to market this thing everywhere definitely worked on me at the time, but it was the 90s animated series that really hooked me.
I honestly didn't even realize this was the third Batman movie we've covered. 😆