How many Batman movies is too many? It seems like we are finding out.
My article, ‘America, We Have a Batman Problem’ is at Eyes Wide Open:
Batman’s appeal to artists and audiences is understandable. His immense wealth, traumatized childhood, and schizophrenic relationship with the villains he hunts provides a buffet of dramatic possibilities. Batman’s need (trauma) and ability (wealth) to act is as bottomless as his inability to avoid questioning his actions. Still, isn’t it time to give the man a rest?