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August 2nd, 2012

I think I just read the worst spoiler I’ve ever read. The earliest I could get tickets to see Dark Knight Rises at IMAX, after figuring out what to do with Oscar, was 18 August; one full month after the movie was released. I’ve been diligently limiting access to discussion, comments, trailers etc, but made a slip up today.

[no spoilers here]

I read the linked to post. It didn’t mention there would be spoilers, and the first section wasn’t spoilery. Then I started reading the second section. I should have stopped as soon as I saw the words “One part of The Dark Knight Rises that did surprise me…” But I just didn’t think quick enough.

I don’t actually know if its a spoiler. I stopped as soon as I saw the word that made my head explode. I guess I’ll find out in just over 2 weeks.

By the way – please don’t respond to let me know any more information… I’m going to do my best to forget what I read, and not think about it. I just wanted to share the pain I experienced.

Dark Knight Rises soundtrack

July 13th, 2012

I’ve been listening to bits of the soundtrack for Dark Knight Rises over the last couple of days. It’s really good. It’s very familiar from Dark Knight’s soundtrack, but more aggressive and soaring.

Batman Begins had a fairly restrained soundtrack, reflecting Bruce Wayne searching for Batman’s identity. Dark Knight felt more complete, and introduced Joker’s uncertainty. Dark Knight Rises takes that solidification of Batman’s identity a step further, embodying Gotham’s Dark Knight.

I found Dark Knight’s soundtrack left me wanting. The aggressive tracks ended just as they felt like they were going to get going. Dark Knight Rises brings that conclusion.

Bane’s influence is good. Joker gave the soundtrack a reckless, unsettling feel. Bane brings a solidity, and sometimes military precision.

If the soundtracks reflect the progression of the movies, the final installments of Nolan’s Batman trilogy is going to be awesome.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Soundtrack →

July 11th, 2012

The Dark Knight Rises‘ soundtrack has been released to stream ahead of its general release. Yippee!

The Geek’s Companion has a good quick review of each track.

My first ‘real’ comic book

November 11th, 2011

20111111-223617.jpgI’ve just read my first comic book, and quite enjoyed it.

I’ve always been kind of intrigued by comics, but never gotten in to any. The only super hero I like is Batman, so I did some research and found a good summary of where to start.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Teaser Poster →

July 12th, 2011

Exciting!