Episode 112: The Dark Knight Rises: Epic Villains, Strong Protagonists, and White-Girl-Basic Allies

A Lost Plot

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In this conversation, Maverick and Andrew discuss the film 'The Dark Knight Rises' and analyze the character development of Batman and the villain Bane.

They explore Batman's motivations and the challenges he faces as he tries to find purpose and overcome his physical limitations. They also highlight the compelling dialogue and ideology of Bane, who stands for anarchy and seeks to bring down Gotham City. The conversation touches on the disjointedness of certain scenes and the suspension of disbelief required in some instances.

Overall, they appreciate the humanization of Batman's character and the nuanced portrayal of Bane. They express mixed feelings about the portrayal of Catwoman, with one host finding her attractive but the other feeling she was a stock character. They also discuss the character of John Blake, with one host disliking him as a version of Robin and finding his arc forced, while the other appreciates his role as an up-and-coming detective. They have differing opinions on the character of Alfred Pennyworth, with one host loving his arc and the other feeling it was disingenuous. They also discuss Lucius Fox and his role as a minor character, and share their thoughts on Commissioner Gordon, finding his character compelling at the beginning but becoming more stock towards the end.

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Highlights:

0:00 'The Dark Knight Rises' Introduction

4:53 Opening Scene

12:50 Old Man Bat

18:31 The Batman Returns to Gotham

28:53 Escalating Stakes

30:17 Bane: The Perfect Opposing Force

35:40 Bruce Wayne's Transformation

46:00 Subverting Expectations

54:19 Climax Over The Bay

1:01:13 Catwoman

1:03:54 John Blake: The New Robin

1:10:35 Alfred Pennyworth

1:15:38 Lucius Fox

1:19:27 Commissioner Gordon

1:24:49 Lasting Impact of the Trilogy

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