18: "The Lego Batman Movie"

Batman University is back in session! James Thomson and Nathan Alderman join Tony for a discussion of Fox’s “Gotham.” Tune in to hear our thoughts on how a half-baked comic book show was reborn into an unmissable train wreck. Tony Sindelar with James Thomson and Nathan Alderman.

Batman University is back for a panel discussion of the Lego Batman Movie. We pull apart why this movie is such a great (and important!) depiction of Batman and do an impromptu draft of a our favorite Lego Batman moments. Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Nathan Alderman and Lisa Schmeiser.

It’s final exam week here at Batman University, which means it’s time to expand our podcast to an entire panel for a discussion of the animated movie “Mask of the Phantasm.” Tony is joined by Chip Sudderth, Dan Moren, David Loehr, and Philip Mozolak. We attempt to remember back to what life was like in 1993, someone compares Tony to Harvey Bullock, and we determine how this movies stacks up against the other Batman animated movies. Many classic “Batman: The Animated Series” episodes are referenced. Links in the show notes. Tony Sindelar with Chip Sudderth, David J. Loehr, Dan Moren and Philip Mozolak.

Glenn Fleishman joins Tony to discuss the classic Batman the Animated Series episode “Beware the Grey Ghost.” We discuss childhood experiences with Batman and comics stores, the obsolete technology available in Batman the Animated Series, and of course we have to talk a bit bout Star Trek. We also acknowledge a lot of references. Tony Sindelar with Glenn Fleishman.

Aleen Simms joins Tony to discuss the classic Batman the Animated Series episode “The Man Who Killed Batman.” We discuss Gotham career opportunities, Batman without Batman, and where to get a cape and cowl on short notice, and just how bad is the bureaucracy in Gotham? Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms.

George Peckham-Rooney joins Tony to discuss the Batman Beyond pilot and two parter “Rebirth.” We discuss the Batman Beyond series in general, origin stories, and pilots. Tony Sindelar with George Peckham-Rooney.

Joe Rosensteel joins Tony discuss the Superman Animated Series episode “Knight Time,” the visual redesign of DC animated characters, super villain group dynamics, and villain reveals that may or may not be surprising. Tony Sindelar with Joe Rosensteel.

Sam Einhorn joins Tony to discuss the animated movie “Mystery of the Batwoman,” the history of Batwoman, LGBT characters in comics, and Bruce Wayne’s dating life. Tony Sindelar with Sam Einhorn.

Dan Moren joins Tony to discuss the Superman three parter “World’s Finest,” the Batman-Superman relationship, and Batman’s role as a team player. Tony Sindelar with Dan Moren.

Jason Snell joins Tony to discuss Batman The Brave and The Bold episode “The Color of Revenge,” why we like this version of Batman, and the challenges of being Robin. Tony Sindelar with Jason Snell.