Comic Riffs: christopher nolan


Posted at 06:14 PM ET, 07/23/2012

'DARK KNIGHT RISES': Batman film opens with record-setting $160.8M; Warner Bros. gift to victims reported [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
This just in: ‘Dark Knight Rises” debuts with record-setting $160.M after tragedy; Warner Bros. gift to Aurora victims reported. [Updated]

By Michael Cavna  |  06:14 PM ET, 07/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  the dark knight rises, christopher nolan, aurora tragedy

Posted at 09:15 PM ET, 07/20/2012

AURORA TRAGEDY: Christopher Nolan, comics community react to ‘Dark Knight Rises’ theater shooting
By Michael Cavna
Aurora tragedy: Nolan, comics community reacts to the ‘Dark Knight Rises’ theater shooting.

By Michael Cavna  |  09:15 PM ET, 07/20/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  batman, dark knight rises, christopher nolan, aurora shooting, brad meltzer, neil gaiman, scott snyder

Posted at 07:46 PM ET, 07/19/2012

‘DARK KNIGHT RISES’: Batman film has the same glaring flaw: It slights the co-creator
By Michael Cavna
‘The Rant’: ‘Dark Knight Rises’ has the same glaring flaw: It slights Batman’s co-creator.

By Michael Cavna  |  07:46 PM ET, 07/19/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  batman, dark knight rises, bob kane, bill finger, jerry robinson, paul levitz, carmine infantino, christopher nolan

Posted at 09:44 PM ET, 07/18/2012

‘DARK KNIGHT RISES’: In defense of Batman fans, Christopher Nolan remarks on Rotten Tomatoes — and Rush Limbaugh — kerfuffles

By Michael Cavna

By Michael Cavna  |  09:44 PM ET, 07/18/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  batman, the dark knight rises, christopher nolan, rotten tomatoes, rush limbaugh, matt atchity

Posted at 09:31 PM ET, 07/17/2012

‘DARK KNIGHT RISES’: Rotten Tomatoes disables comments for the first time after harsh reaction [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
‘The Dark Knight Rises’: RottenTomatoes.com disables comments for the first time after harsh and derogatory reactions.

By Michael Cavna  |  09:31 PM ET, 07/17/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dark knight rises, matt atchity, batman, christopher nolan, rotten tomatoes

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 07/15/2012

COMIC-CON 2012: From Downey Jr. to Shatner, Saturday is as big as all imagination
By Tom Racine
San Diego Comic-Con 2012: From Downey Jr. to Shatner, Saturday is as big as all imagination

By Tom Racine  |  02:39 PM ET, 07/15/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  san diego comic-con 2012, robert downey jr., william shatner, david falconer, roger corman, christopher nolan, shane black

Posted at 02:56 PM ET, 12/19/2011

‘THE DARK KNIGHT RISES’: Wayne vs. Bane looms darkly brilliant in new Batman trailer [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
The trailer landed on the Web on Monday.

By Michael Cavna  |  02:56 PM ET, 12/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  the dark knight rises, christopher nolan

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 07/18/2011

‘THE DARK KNIGHT RISES’: At last, the anticipated teaser trailer has landed
By Michael Cavna

By Michael Cavna  |  12:31 PM ET, 07/18/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  batman, christopher nolan, the dark knight rises

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 07/12/2011

‘THE DARK KNIGHT RISES’: Teaser poster sends out the bat signal of promotion
By Michael Cavna
New teaser poster from Warner Bros. sends out the bat signal of promotion

By Michael Cavna  |  11:00 AM ET, 07/12/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  dark knight, christopher nolan

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 01/19/2011

QUICK POST: Anne Hathaway is the new 'Catwoman' for 'The Dark Knight Rises' [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
Images: Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy, below (Getty Images) Every key move of Christopher Nolan's newest Batman project has stirred speculation and scrutiny. So Comic Riffs eagerly awaits "fanboy" reaction to this fresh news: Anne Hathaway has now been...

By Michael Cavna  |  01:37 PM ET, 01/19/2011 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  The Holly Word, The Holly Word, The Holly Word | Tags:  Anne Hathaway, Batman, Christian Bale, Christopher Nolan, The Dark Knight Rises, Tom Hardy

Posted at 08:00 PM ET, 10/04/2010

6 Things We Can Safely Say About Director Zack Snyder's 'SUPERMAN'...
By Michael Cavna
ZACK SNYDER (Photo by Dayna Smith for The Washington Post) The hunt is over: Zack Snyder will direct Superman. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures's announcement Monday about the next Man of Steel film comes after weeks of talks with...

By Michael Cavna  |  08:00 PM ET, 10/04/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  The Holly Word, The Holly Word | Tags:  Christopher Nolan, DC Entertainment, David Goyer, Emma Thomas, Superman, Zack Snyder

Posted at 07:00 PM ET, 08/25/2010

RIP, Satoshi Kon: Will 'Inception' director speak now for 'PAPRIKA's' dreamy magic?

By Michael Cavna
I am hoping that now, the high-riding Christopher Nolan will help give the great Satoshi Kon an even larger due. Kon's many, many fans, of course, don't need Nolan's validation to affirm the anime filmmaker's mastery and gift and...

By Michael Cavna  |  07:00 PM ET, 08/25/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  The Riffs, The Riffs | Tags:  Christopher Nolan, Satoshi Kon

Posted at 09:45 AM ET, 08/01/2010

DREAM TRAILERS: The 6 Best 'INCEPTION' Parodies This Minute [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
When it comes to fertile territory for parody, "Inception," it turns out, is the dream trailer. Leonardo DiCaprio's air-of-urgency voiceover. The succinctly simple plot description for a film that is anything but easy. And, to no small effect, Hans...

By Michael Cavna  |  09:45 AM ET, 08/01/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  General | Tags:  Christopher Nolan, Dora the Explorer, Haruhi Suzumiya, Inception, Pixar's Up, Toy Story 3