“The Dark Knight” disappointed. Heath Ledger was good, Christian Bale was given nothing to do, the central idea that Batman couldn’t be Gotham’s hero because he is a vigilante was weak, the action was predictable standard blockbuster fare.
Only when Ledger’s Joker was on screen did the pulse quicken. He provided unpredictability, excitement, tension – exactly [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Batman’
August 3, 2008
Too Dark But Not Dark Enough
July 29, 2008
From Coughing to Garroting
“There is nothing wrong with your appendix” said Dr. Kuldev through a half smile, “but you do have the flu.”
“But why do I have extra pain near my appendix?”
“Take two paracetemol and rest for a couple of days.” Still the smile.
“Perhaps I’ve torn a stomach muscle?!”
“Your pulse is normal. Try the paracetemol.” He was taking [...]
