Tag: catwoman julie newmar
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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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Pushing Pop Culture On My Son: the Hits and Misses
As a concerned, caring parent, I’ve spent the better part of my free time pushing my personal pop culture obsessions onto my son. This feels natural. I’ve had some hits and misses, and here they are: Hit: “Wall-E.” The initial viewing came when Henry had a fever and got a “full-movie treat.” Rachel picked this […]
Phillip Mottaz 