Tag: burt ward
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The Great Julie Newmar Catwoman Conspiracy
A general air of confused joy wafts around “Batman: the Movie.” Part of this is by design, but another level exists when the movie is put into context with the series. I’m not talking about continuity here, at least not in terms of story. More in casting. The underlying “missed opportunity” of the 1966 movie […]
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Oh, Man… Batman Talk Again
As luck would have it, I received a McFarland Toys version of the Joker for Christmas. It’s a really great figure, and it sparked a revisit of the 60’s series and movies. Yes — movieS, as I’m including the two animated films starring West, Ward and Newmar. But wait! The list is yet to come: […]
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7 Random Thoughts on 1966’s “Batman”
My indoctrination process has begun. I’ve begun showing Henry the old Adam West “Batman” movie. I “accidentally” left the DVD in the player. Playing. As h came out of his nap. “Why, I don’t know how that got there… but it looks pretty good. Would you like to watch, Henry?” All it took was that […]
Phillip Mottaz 