Batman Begins (Original title)
Dates: 2005 (Copyright), 16 June 2005 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Christopher Nolan
Synopsis: Millionaire heir Bruce Wayne is determined to avenge the murder of his parents by street mugger Joe Chill. Released early in return for testifying against crime boss Carmine Falcone, Chill is assassinated by Falcone's contact before Wayne can kill him. Having angered his childhood sweetheart with his talk of vengeance, he impulsively boards a cargo ship. Travelling the world, Wayne lives among petty thieves in his attempt to better understand the criminal mind. Back to his hometown of Gotham, he creates Batman to fight corruption. With the help of butler Alfred, he builds up a base and sets out to beat Falcone, only to stumble on a far more sinister plot.
Genre: Fantasy
Subjects: Batman (comic strip character), Super-heroes
Title: Less Bat, More ManAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 129-133
Title: In conversation with Gary OldmanAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Gary Oldman discusses his movie career and life, especially playing rogues or misfits, and how it feels to now work on t he HARRY POTTER and Christoper Nolan BATMAN films. Includes a top five listing of Oldman's screen performances.
In: Film Criticism v32 n1 Autumn 2007 Pages: 72-94
Title: Pixel Visions: Digital Intermediates and MicromanipulationsAuthor: WOOD, Aylish Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...of the Image". In a special issue titled "Digital Visual Effects and Popular Cinema" this article looks particularly at SIN CITY, HULK and BATMAN BEGINS.
In: StarBurst n351 July 2007 Page: 115
Title: Reviews: DVDAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n199 January 2006 Pages: 79-84,86,88,91-93
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Description: A listing of what Empire considers the best twenty-five fil- ms from 2005.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n3 May/Jun 2006 Pages: 14-17
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Description: Hollywood production designers talk about translating comic art into three dimensions for the cinema.
In: Radio Times 15 Jul 2006 Page: 33
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In: Cinefantastique v37 n9 Yearbook 2005 Pages: 10-11
Title: Film: best of '05Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of the best genre films of 2005.
In: Screen Finance v19 n20 1 Nov 2006 Pages: 4-5
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Description: Report on the percentage of British films still unreleased t wo years after production. Tables show release patterns for UK production (1984-2004); unreleased films for 2004; and th eatrical release patterns for 2004 films, including takings
In: Metro n149 2006 Pages: 236-237
Title: Reel to real: Batman BeginsAuthor: AOUN, Steven Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
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Description: List of the films awarded Nielsen EDI's annual Gold Reel Award at the 2006 Cine Expo, awarded to films that have tak- en over $100m at the international box office.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n9 Yearbook 2005 Page: 20
Title: Film: Batman BeginsAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew speak briefly about BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n197 November 2005 Pages: 146-148
Title: At Home/Movies: Shades of blackAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD reviews for the special edition releases of: BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN AND ROBIN and the dvd release of BATMAN BEGINS.
In: ScriptWriter n24 September 2005 Pages: 48-51
Title: Dynamic duosAuthor: MUGLESTON, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article exploring issues of identity and duality in David S. Goyer's screenplay for BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n194 August 2005 Page: 191
Title: Audio: Batman BeginsAuthor: GRAYSON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n194 August 2005 Pages: 28-29
Title: Now Showing: Batman BeginsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1507 8 Jul 2005 Page: 6
Title: Duets for oneAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Two pairs of composers explain their reason for working on the film scores of BATMAN BEGINS (Hanz Zimmer and James Newton Howard) and SIN CITY (Graeme Revell and John Debney with Robert Rodriguez).
In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005 Pages: 120-121
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: MARSH, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005 Pages: 64-67
Title: BATMAN BEGINSAuthor: WALKER, Jonathan Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Christian Bale also comments on the making of the film.
In: Film Review n659 July 2005 Pages: 14-15
Title: Inside HollywoodAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports from a press junkett with Katie Holmes and Michael Caine on BATMAN BEGINS and her relationship with Tom Cruise.
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n33 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 59
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v8 n33 Nov/Dec 2005: no known title]Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer vSuppl Lighting Pages: 16-18
Title: Renovating the BatcaveAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Wally Pfister outlines the lighting strateg- y used for the scenes set in Bruce Wayne's underground cave for the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: StarBurst n320 March[sic] 2005 Page: 14
Title: News: First Look: Batman BeginsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n9 June 2005 Pages: 66-72,135
Title: Caped FearAuthor: RUSSO, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the making of BATMAN BEGINS with comments by actor Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan. Also a note on Batman unrealised projects.
In: Film Comment v41 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 78
Title: New DVD ReleasesAuthor: JONES, Kent Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n326 August 2005 Pages: 72-73
Title: Reviews: New MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n4 July 2005 Pages: 22-31,34-35
Title: A Knight in GothamAuthor: JORDAN, Sean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On BATMAN BEGINS, including sidebar interviews with Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Cillian Murphy.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n4 July 2005 Pages: 32-33,67
Title: Escape from the BatcaveAuthor: REYNOLDS, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the long, complicated development process for BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Pages: 74-80,82,84,87
Title: The Original American PsychoAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of BATMAN BEGINS, including interviews with director Christopher Nolan and actor Christian Bale.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 77
Title: The Scarecrow: Cillian Murphy Stirs Up Cape Fears...Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with actor Cillian Murphy about his role in the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 78
Title: The Batsuit StatsAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An examination of the different materials used to make the bat suit in BATMAN BEGINS with comments by designer Day Murch.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Pages: 8-9
Title: Coming Soon: The Big Picture: Batman BeginsArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of BATMAN BEGINS with comments from actor Christian Bale.
In: StarBurst n326 August 2005 Pages: 36-40,42,44
Title: Bat Out of HellAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Christopher Nolan plus cast members talk about making BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n5 August 2005 Pages: 56-57
Title: In Review: ProConAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n5 February 2005 Page: 81
Title: 2005 [movie preview]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v86 n6 June 2005 Pages: 36-40,42-44,46-48,50-54,56,58-59
Title: Batman Takes WingAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Wally Pfister explains the detailed technical considerations need to bring BATMAN BEGINS to the screen.
In: American Cinematographer v86 n6 June 2005 Page: 50
Title: A Miniature GothamAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Visual-effects co-supervisors Dan Glass and Janek Sirrs discuss the use of miniatures to depict some of the action in Gotham city in BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Music from the Movies n45/46 2005 Page: 111
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 6 Jun 2005 Page: 19,29
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 79
Title: Alfred The Butler: Sir Michael Caine Is Batman's BatmanAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with Sir Michael Caine about his role in the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 80
Title: Ra's Al Ghul: Ken Watanabe Unleashed...Author: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with actor Ken Watanabe about his role in the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 87
Title: A Little Knight Music: A New Dynamic Duo...Author: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with composers James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer about their collaboration together on the score for BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Creative Screenwriting v12 n3 May/Jun 2005 Pages: 22-23
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: MOTSKIN, Yon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Co-writer David S. Goyer talks about his work on BATMAN BEGINS. A brief extract from the script appears on p.76 of this issue.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n4 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 43
Title: Score: The Dark Knight Stumbleth: Batman BeginsAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n67 Yearbook 2004 Pages: 104-119
Title: 2005 previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of sci-fi films to be released in 2005.
In: Film Review vSpec. n58 Batman 2005 Pages: 6-59
Title: BATMAN BEGINSArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Special feature on BATMAN BEGINS, charting the history of Batman and including interviews with Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher, Val Kilmer, Christian Bale, Michael Keaton, George Clooney & Gary Oldman, & Batmobile collection /
In: Premiere v18 n8 May 2005 Page: 65
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
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Title: [Black Filmmaker - v8 n29 Mar/Apr 2005: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1504 10 Jun 2005 Page: 19
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In: Film Review n663 November 2005 Page: 111
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
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Title: The Laserphile: Batman BeginsAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Pages: 76-77
Title: Summer/05/Preview: Batman BeginsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1506 24 Jun 2005 Page: 4,6
Title: World premieres: The importance of being easternAuthor: SCHILLING, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the reasons for holding US blockbuster premieres like WAR OF THE WORLDS and BATMAN BEGINS in Japan.
In: Cinefex n103 October 2005 Pages: 90-96,101-112,118
Title: Starting OverAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the special effects used in BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Radio Times 5 Nov 2005 Page: 43
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Title: Batman Flies AgainAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter David S. Goyer talks about working on BATMAN BEGINS, with sidebars from Christian Bale.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Pages: 26-27
Title: Inside HollywoodArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report of a press junkett with Michael Keaton on HERBIE: FULLY LOADED and BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Page: 84
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In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005 Pages: 18-21
Title: Cape fearAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the cinematic creative lineage of the BATMAN fran- chise as Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS takes him back to his origins.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005 Pages: 40-41
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Title: Intermission: Batman speaks!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actor Christian Bale including a brief interview where Bale describes losing weight for the role of Trevor Reznik in The MACHINIST, and comments on his most recent project, playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS
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In: StarBurst n315 October 2004 Pages: 70-71
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In: Screen International n1477 19 Nov 2004 Page: 15
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Dates: 2005 (Copyright), 16 June 2005 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Christopher Nolan
Synopsis: Millionaire heir Bruce Wayne is determined to avenge the murder of his parents by street mugger Joe Chill. Released early in return for testifying against crime boss Carmine Falcone, Chill is assassinated by Falcone's contact before Wayne can kill him. Having angered his childhood sweetheart with his talk of vengeance, he impulsively boards a cargo ship. Travelling the world, Wayne lives among petty thieves in his attempt to better understand the criminal mind. Back to his hometown of Gotham, he creates Batman to fight corruption. With the help of butler Alfred, he builds up a base and sets out to beat Falcone, only to stumble on a far more sinister plot.
Genre: Fantasy
Subjects: Batman (comic strip character), Super-heroes
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©/Author/Production Company: Patalex III Productions, Presented by: Warner Bros. Pictures, Production Company: Syncopy, Executive Producer: Benjamin Melniker, Executive Producer: Michael E. Uslan, Produced by: Emma Thomas, Produced by: Charles Roven, Larry Franco, Associate Producer: Cheryl A. Tkach, Unit Production Manager: Nigel Gostelow, Unit Production Manager (Chicago): Michael Malone, Unit Production Manager (Iceland): Finni Johansson, Unit Manager: Piers Dunn, Steve Harvey, Unit Manager (Cardington): Jason Garwood, Production Manager: Suzie F. Weismann, Production Manager: Sam Breckman, Production Manager (Cardington): Michael Murray, Production Manager (Iceland): Mark Mostyn, Production Manager (VFX Model Unit): Leila Kirkpatrick, Production Supervisor (Chicago): Jennifer Campbell, Production Co-ordinator (Cardington): Michelle Wraight, Production Co-ordinator (Chicago): Debra K. Oyer, Production Co-ordinator (Iceland): Gagga Jónsdóttir, Production Co-ordinator (VFX Model Unit): Phoebe Masters, Icelandic Production Services: Saga Films, Financial Controller: Kathleen Petty, Production Accountant: Neil Chaplin, Accountant: Kathy Ewings, Accountant (Chicago): Adrienne Swan, Location Accountant (Iceland): Donal Geraghty, Accountant (Iceland): Gudmundur Pétursson, Location Supervisor: Ben Rimmer, Location Manager: Joanna Beckett, Location Manager: Tom Crooke, Location Manager: Robin Higgs, Location Manager: Mark Somner, Location Manager (Chicago): James McAllister, Post-production Supervisor: Jessie Thiele, Post-production Co-ordinator: Katie Reynolds, Holly Thornton, Project Manager (Cardington): Jasz Kaler, Assistant Director (1st): Cliff Lanning, Assistant Director (Key 2nd): Matthew Sharp, Assistant Director (Co-2nd): Martin Krauka, Assistant Director (3rd): Ben Lanning, Assistant Director (Chicago Key 2nd): Hilbert Hakim, Assistant Director (Chicago 2nd 2nd): Michael Winter, Assistant Director (Chicago Addit 2 2nd): Eric Lasko, Leslie Mikol, Opera Sequence Supervisor: Annabel Arden, Script Supervisor: Annie Penn, Script Supervisor (VFX Model Unit): Laura Jane Miles, Casting: John Papsidera, Casting: Lucinda Syson, Ireland Casting: Rebecca Roper, Extras Casting: Casting Collective Ltd, 20-20 Casting, Screenplay: Christopher Nolan, Screenplay: David S. Goyer, Story by: David S. Goyer, Batman Created by: Bob Kane, Based upon characters appearing in c/b: D.C. Comics, Director of Photography: Wally Pfister, Chicago Additional Unit Photography: Josh Bleibtreu, VFX Director of Photography (Chicago): Mark Weingartner, Miniature Unit Lighting Cameraman: Peter Talbot, Motion Control Unit Lighting Cameraman: Simon Margetts, Aerial Director of Photography: Hans Bjerno, Lighting Co-ordinator: Raymond Mills, Lighting Designer: Zerlina Hughes, Camera Operator: Steve Adelson, Camera Operator (Chicago): George Kohut, Camera Operator (VFX Model Unit): Karl Morgan, A Camera Focus Puller: Clive Mackey, B Camera Focus Puller: Brad Larner, A Camera (Chicago 1st Assistant): Michael D. Welden, B Camera (Chicago 1st Assistant): David Morenz, Focus Puller (Iceland): Elli Cassatta, Focus Puller (VFX Model Unit): Alex Howe, A Camera Clapper Loader: Ben Perry, B Camera Clapper Loader: David Mackie, A Camera (Chicago 2nd Assistant): Keith A. Pokorski, B Camera (Chicago 2nd Assistant): Peter Morenz, Clapper Loader (Iceland): Godhi Gudhbjörnsson, Clapper Loader (VFX Model Unit): Kate Reid, Camera Assistant: Amy Hall, Camera Assistant (Iceland): Imran Ansari, Svanur Bjarnason, Gaffer: Perry Evans, Chief Lighting Technician (Chicago): Cory Geryak, Gaffer (VFX Model Unit): Micky Flynn, Key Grip: Malcolm Huse, Key Grip (Chicago): Mike Lewis, Video Co-ordinator: Andrew Haddock, Video Co-ordinator (Chicago): Bryce Shields, Video Operator: Zoe Whittaker, Wireless Video (Chicago): Gregory R. Johnson, Stills Photographer: David James, Visual Effects Supervisor: Janek Sirrs, Dan Glass, Visual Effects Producer: Tim Field, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Oopie Parraco, Visual Effects Co-ordinator: Harriet Donington, Nicola Instone, Visual Effects Co-ordinator (Chicago): Steve Andrzejewski, Visual Effects Editor: Derek Burgess, Kevin Holt, Visual Effects by: Double Negative, Visual Effects by: Cutting Edge, Visual Effects by: The Moving Picture Company, Visual Effects by: BUF Inc, Visual Effects by: Rising Sun Pictures, Visual Effects by: The Senate Visual Effects, Jim Henson's Creature Shop, Miniature Unit Supervisor (VFX Model Un): Steve Begg, Special Effects Supervisor: Chris Corbould, Special FX Supervisor (VFX Model Unit): Peter Hutchinson, Special FX Snr Technicn (VFX Model Unit): Stephen Hutchinson, Special Effects Floor Supervisor: Peter Notley, Special Effects Workshop Supervisor: Kevin Herd, Special Effects Workshop Supervisor: Paul Knowles, Special Effects Workshop Supervisor: Roy Quinn, Andrew Smith, Special Effects Buyer: Nick Finlayson, Special Effects Senior Technician: Richard Brown, Special Effects Senior Technician: Paul Clancy, Special Effects Senior Technician: Dave Eltham, Special Effects Senior Technician: Darrell Guyon, Special Effects Senior Technician: Mark Haddenham, Special Effects Senior Technician: John Holmes, Special Effects Senior Technician: David Keen, Special Effects Senior Technician: Steven Lewis, Special Effects Senior Technician: Ian Lowe, Special Effects Senior Technician: Jim Machin, Special Effects Senior Technician: Tom Murtagh, Special Effects Senior Technician: John Van Der Pool, Special Effects Senior Technician: Richard Todd, Special Effects Senior Technician: Brian Warner, Lee Winter, Wire Effects Supervisor: Stephen Crawley, Special Effects Wireman: David Williams, Special Effects Co-ordinator (Chicago): Don Parsons, Special Effects Foreman (Chicago): Rob Krenmuller, Special Effects Supervisor (Iceland): Eggert Ketilsson, Computer/Video Creative Supervisor: Andrew Booth, Computer/Video Supervisor: Chris McBride, Senior Modeller: John Weller, Modeller: David Allum, Modeller: Nick Bonathan, Modeller: Lisa Chadwick, Modeller: Lindsay Harris, Modeller: Stuart Leach, Modeller: Carla Milner, Modeller: Kevin Walker, Carl Wilson, Senior Graphic Designer: Toby Glover, Graphic Artist: Mary Ann Mackenzie, Match Mover: Jon Brown, Motion Control Operator (VFX Model Unit): Ian Menzies, Edited by: Lee Smith, Assistant Editor (1st): John Lee, Production Designer: Nathan Crowley, Supervising Art Director: Simon Lamont, Supervising Art Director (Cardington): Steven Lawrence, Senior Art Director: Alan Tomkins, Art Director: Susan Whitaker, Art Director: Dominic Masters, Art Director: Peter Francis, Art Director: Paul Kirby, Art Director (Chicago): Patrick Lumb, Art Director (Iceland): Eggert Ketilsson, Art Director Supervising Model (VFX M U): James Hambidge, Michael Lamont, Art Director (VFX Model Unit): Kenneth Court, Standby Art Director: Stuart Kearns, Set Decorator: Simon Wakefield, Set Decorator: Paki Smith, Concept Artist: Cyrille Nomberg, Dan Walker, Décor/Lettering Artist: Julian Walker, Senior Draughtsman: Guy Bradley, Draughtsman: Charles Leatherland, Draughtsman: Alex Smith, Draughtsman: Remo Tozzi, Claudio Campana, Draughtsman (VFX Model Unit): David Wood, Draughtsman (VFX Model Unit): Kate Grimble, Toby Britton, Scenic Artist: Dave Packard, Storyboard Artist: Martin Asbury, Storyboard Artist: James Cornish, Production Buyer: Barry Greaves, Property Master: Ty Teiger, Property Master (Chicago): Brad Good, Construction Manager: Leigh Gilbert, Construction Supervisor (Cardington): Wayne Day, Construction Co-ordinator (Chicago): Troy Osman, Costume Designer: Lindy Hemming, Costume Supervisor: Dan Grace, Costume Supervisor (Chicago): Jennifer Jobst, Crowd Costume Supervisor: Laura Grace, Assistant Costume Designer (1st): Guy Speranza, Costume Co-ordinator: Janie Dowding, [Costume] Concept Artist: Simon McGuire, Wardrobe Researcher: Camille Benda, Make-up/Hair Designer: Peter Robb-King, Make-up Artist: Sue Robb-King, Make-up Artist to Ms [Katie] Holmes: Jenny Sharpe, Make-up Artist to Mr [Morgan] Freeman: Nancy Worthen-hancock, Prosthetic Effects: Nick Dudman, Animatronic Designer: Richard Gregory, Animatronic Designer: Christopher Howes, Animatronic Designer: Colin Hurry, Animatronic Designer: Tim Jordan, Animatronic Designer: Ian Mitchell, Animatronic Designer: Jamie Jackson-Moore, Animatronic Designer: Jason Reed, Animatronic Designer: Philip Sharpe, Andy Simm, Chief Hairdresser: Tracey Wells, Hairdresser to Mr [Morgan] Freeman: Deena Adair Williams, Hairdresser: Jane Body, Zoe Tahir, End Titles by: Capital FX (London), Colour Timer: Peter Hunt, Lab Timer: John Ensby, Music by: Hans Zimmer, James Newton Howard, Additional Music by: Ramin Djawadi, Mel Wesson, [Music - credited during production]: David Julyan, Choir Boy: Thomas Jesty, Electric Cello Soloist: Martin Tillman, Orchestra Leader: Gavyn Wright, Music Conducted by: Gavin Greenaway, Music Orchestrated by: Bruce Fowler, Brad Dechter, Score Co-ordinator: Becky Bentham, Music Editor: Steven Price, Additional Music Editor: Richard Robson, Simon Changer, Music Programmer: Lorne Balfe, Music Recorded by: Geoff Foster, Music Mixed by: Al Clay, Aerial Choreographer: Lucy Morgan, Production Sound Mixer: Peter Lindsay, Boom Operator: Malcolm Rose, Boom Operator (Chicago): Fred Runner, Re-recording Mixer: Lora Hirschberg, Gary A. Rizzo, Supervising Sound Editor: David G. Evans, Supervising Sound Editor: Stefan Henrix, Dialogue Editor: Iain Eyre, Sound Effects Design: Jimmy Boyle, Andy Kennedy, Sound Effects Editor: Justine Angus, Sound Effects Editor: Rodney Berling, Sound Effects Editor: Rodney Glen, Sound Effects Editor: Jethro Loughran, ADR Editor: Howard Halsall, Foley Artist: Andi Derrick, Foley Artist: Peter Burgis, Foley Mixer: Ed Colyer, Foley Editor: Derek Trigg, Stunt Co-ordinator: Paul Jennings, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator: Sy Hollands, Assistant Stunt Co-ordinator (Chicago): Rick Lefevour, Stunt Assistant: Clare Aldington, Fight Arranger: David Forman, Fight Consultant: Justo Dieguez, Andy Norman, Stunt Rigger: David Cronnelly, Tom Struthers, Project Consultant: Dave Savva, Aerial Co-ordinator: Craig Hosking, Bat Suit Consultant: Nick Dudman, Action Vehicles Co-ordinator: Darren Litten, Production Consultants: Poster Pictures, Dialect Coach: Andrew Jack, Armourer: Richard Hooper, Horse Master: Daniel Naprous, Helicopter Pilot: Cliff Fleming, Helicopter Pilot (Iceland): Jon K. BjØrnsson, Unit Publicist: Claudia Kalindjian, Filmed at: Shepperton Studios
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Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne, 'Batman'), Michael Caine (Alfred the butler), Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard), Katie Holmes (Rachel Dawes), Gary Oldman (Jim Gordon), Cillian Murphy (Dr Jonathan Crane), Tom Wilkinson (Carmine Falcone), Rutger Hauer (Earle), Ken Watanabe (Ra's Al Ghul), Mark Boone Jr (Flass), Linus Roache (Thomas Wayne), Morgan Freeman (Lucius Fox), Larry Holden (Finch), Gerard Murphy (Judge Faden), Colin Mcfarlane (Loeb), Sara Stewart (Martha Wayne), Gus Lewis (Bruce Wayne age 8), Richard Brake (Joe Chill), Rade Sherbedgia (homeless man), Emma Lockhart (Rachel Dawes age 8), Christine Adams (Jessica), Catherine Porter (blonde female reporter/assassin), John Nolan (Fredericks), Karen David (courthouse reporter 1), Jonathan D. Ellis (courthouse reporter 2), Tamer Hassan (Faden's limo driver), Ronan Leahy (uniformed policeman 1), Vincent Wong (old Asian prisoner), Tom Wu (Bhutanese prison guard 1), Mark Chiu (Bhutanese prison guard 2), Turbo Kong (enormous prisoner), Stuart Ong, Chike Chan (Chinese police officer), Tenzin Clive Ball (Himalayan child), Tenzin Gyurme (old Himalayan man), Jamie Cho (stocky Chinese man), David Murray (jumpy thug), John Kazek (dock thug 2), Darragh Kelly (dock thug 3), Patrick Nolan (dock cop 1), Joseph Rye (dock cop 2), Kwaku Ankomah (dock cop 3), Jo Martin (police prison official), Charles Edwards (Wayne Enterprises executive), Lucy Russell (female restaurant guest), Tim Deenihan (male restaurant guest), David Bedella (maître d'), Flavia Masetto (restaurant blonde 1), Emily Steven-Daly (restaurant blonde 2), Martin McDougall (Gotham dock employee), Noah Lee Margetts (Arkham thug 1), Joe Hanley (Arkham thug 2), Karl Shiels (Arkham thug 3), Roger Griffiths (Arkham uniformed policeman), Stephen Walters (Arkham lunatic), Richard Laing (Arkham chase cop), Matt Miller (Gotham car cop 3), Risteard Cooper (Captain Simonson), Shane Rimmer (older Gotham water board technician), Jeremy Theobald (younger Gotham water board technician), Alexandra Bastedo (Gotham society dame), Soo Hee Ding (farmer), Con Horgan (monorail driver), Phill Curr (transit cop), Jack Gleeson (little boy), John Judd (Narrows bridge cop), Sarah Wateridge (Mrs Dawes), Charlie Kranz (basement club manager), Terry McMahon (bad SWAT cop 1), Cedric Young (liquor store owner), Tim Booth (Victor Zsaz), Tom Nolan (valet), Leon Delroy Williams (pedestrian), Roger Yuan (Hazmat technician), Joe Sargent (Narrows teenager 1), Mel Taylor (Narrows resident), Ilyssa Fradin (Barbara Gordon), Andrew Pleavin (uniformed policeman 2), Jeff Christian (driving cop), John Burke (Arkham lunatic cell mate), Earlene Bentley (Arkham asylum nurse), Alex Moggridge (Arkham asylum orderly), Jay Buozzi (Asian man/Ra's Al Ghul), Jordan Shaw (African boy in rags), Omar Mostafa (falafel stand owner), Patrick Pond (opera performer 1 Faust - bass), Poppy Tierney (opera performer 2 Margaret - soprano), Rory Campbell (opera performer 3 Mefistofele - tenor), Fabio Cardascia (caterer), Spencer Wilding, Mark Smith, Khan Bonfils, Dave Legeno, Ruben Halse, Rodney Ryan (League of Shadows warrior), Dominic Burgess (Narrows cop), Nadia Cameron-Blakey (additional restaurant guest 1), Mark Straker (male restaurant guest 2), TJ Ramini (Crane thug 1), Kieran Hurley (Crane thug 2), Emmanuel Idowu (Narrows teenager 2), Jeff Tanner (bridge cop)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Radio Times 5 Dec 2009 Page: 45Title: Less Bat, More ManAuthor: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 129-133
Title: In conversation with Gary OldmanAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Gary Oldman discusses his movie career and life, especially playing rogues or misfits, and how it feels to now work on t he HARRY POTTER and Christoper Nolan BATMAN films. Includes a top five listing of Oldman's screen performances.
In: Film Criticism v32 n1 Autumn 2007 Pages: 72-94
Title: Pixel Visions: Digital Intermediates and MicromanipulationsAuthor: WOOD, Aylish Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...of the Image". In a special issue titled "Digital Visual Effects and Popular Cinema" this article looks particularly at SIN CITY, HULK and BATMAN BEGINS.
In: StarBurst n351 July 2007 Page: 115
Title: Reviews: DVDAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n199 January 2006 Pages: 79-84,86,88,91-93
Title: Review of 05: Featuring the year's 25 best moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of what Empire considers the best twenty-five fil- ms from 2005.
In: Cinefantastique v38 n3 May/Jun 2006 Pages: 14-17
Title: Anatomy lesson: Building MetropolisAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Hollywood production designers talk about translating comic art into three dimensions for the cinema.
In: Radio Times 15 Jul 2006 Page: 33
Title: Premiere.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n9 Yearbook 2005 Pages: 10-11
Title: Film: best of '05Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of the best genre films of 2005.
In: Screen Finance v19 n20 1 Nov 2006 Pages: 4-5
Title: One third of films looking for cinema releaseAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the percentage of British films still unreleased t wo years after production. Tables show release patterns for UK production (1984-2004); unreleased films for 2004; and th eatrical release patterns for 2004 films, including takings
In: Metro n149 2006 Pages: 236-237
Title: Reel to real: Batman BeginsAuthor: AOUN, Steven Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: Cinema Business n27 September 2006 Page: 44
Title: $100m moviesArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of the films awarded Nielsen EDI's annual Gold Reel Award at the 2006 Cine Expo, awarded to films that have tak- en over $100m at the international box office.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n9 Yearbook 2005 Page: 20
Title: Film: Batman BeginsAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew speak briefly about BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n197 November 2005 Pages: 146-148
Title: At Home/Movies: Shades of blackAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD reviews for the special edition releases of: BATMAN, BATMAN RETURNS, BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN AND ROBIN and the dvd release of BATMAN BEGINS.
In: ScriptWriter n24 September 2005 Pages: 48-51
Title: Dynamic duosAuthor: MUGLESTON, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article exploring issues of identity and duality in David S. Goyer's screenplay for BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n194 August 2005 Page: 191
Title: Audio: Batman BeginsAuthor: GRAYSON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n194 August 2005 Pages: 28-29
Title: Now Showing: Batman BeginsAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1507 8 Jul 2005 Page: 6
Title: Duets for oneAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Two pairs of composers explain their reason for working on the film scores of BATMAN BEGINS (Hanz Zimmer and James Newton Howard) and SIN CITY (Graeme Revell and John Debney with Robert Rodriguez).
In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005 Pages: 120-121
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: MARSH, Robert Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n658 Summer 2005 Pages: 64-67
Title: BATMAN BEGINSAuthor: WALKER, Jonathan Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Actor Christian Bale also comments on the making of the film.
In: Film Review n659 July 2005 Pages: 14-15
Title: Inside HollywoodAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reports from a press junkett with Katie Holmes and Michael Caine on BATMAN BEGINS and her relationship with Tom Cruise.
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n33 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 59
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v8 n33 Nov/Dec 2005: no known title]Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer vSuppl Lighting Pages: 16-18
Title: Renovating the BatcaveAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Wally Pfister outlines the lighting strateg- y used for the scenes set in Bruce Wayne's underground cave for the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: StarBurst n320 March[sic] 2005 Page: 14
Title: News: First Look: Batman BeginsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n9 June 2005 Pages: 66-72,135
Title: Caped FearAuthor: RUSSO, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the making of BATMAN BEGINS with comments by actor Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan. Also a note on Batman unrealised projects.
In: Film Comment v41 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 78
Title: New DVD ReleasesAuthor: JONES, Kent Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n326 August 2005 Pages: 72-73
Title: Reviews: New MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n4 July 2005 Pages: 22-31,34-35
Title: A Knight in GothamAuthor: JORDAN, Sean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On BATMAN BEGINS, including sidebar interviews with Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Cillian Murphy.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n4 July 2005 Pages: 32-33,67
Title: Escape from the BatcaveAuthor: REYNOLDS, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the long, complicated development process for BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Pages: 74-80,82,84,87
Title: The Original American PsychoAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of BATMAN BEGINS, including interviews with director Christopher Nolan and actor Christian Bale.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 77
Title: The Scarecrow: Cillian Murphy Stirs Up Cape Fears...Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with actor Cillian Murphy about his role in the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 78
Title: The Batsuit StatsAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: An examination of the different materials used to make the bat suit in BATMAN BEGINS with comments by designer Day Murch.
In: Empire n190 April 2005 Pages: 8-9
Title: Coming Soon: The Big Picture: Batman BeginsArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief preview of BATMAN BEGINS with comments from actor Christian Bale.
In: StarBurst n326 August 2005 Pages: 36-40,42,44
Title: Bat Out of HellAuthor: SLOANE, Judy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Christopher Nolan plus cast members talk about making BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n5 August 2005 Pages: 56-57
Title: In Review: ProConAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n5 February 2005 Page: 81
Title: 2005 [movie preview]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v86 n6 June 2005 Pages: 36-40,42-44,46-48,50-54,56,58-59
Title: Batman Takes WingAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director of photography Wally Pfister explains the detailed technical considerations need to bring BATMAN BEGINS to the screen.
In: American Cinematographer v86 n6 June 2005 Page: 50
Title: A Miniature GothamAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Visual-effects co-supervisors Dan Glass and Janek Sirrs discuss the use of miniatures to depict some of the action in Gotham city in BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Music from the Movies n45/46 2005 Page: 111
Title: Film Music Review: New FilmsAuthor: JOY, Nick Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 6 Jun 2005 Page: 19,29
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 79
Title: Alfred The Butler: Sir Michael Caine Is Batman's BatmanAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with Sir Michael Caine about his role in the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 80
Title: Ra's Al Ghul: Ken Watanabe Unleashed...Author: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with actor Ken Watanabe about his role in the film BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n193 July 2005 Page: 87
Title: A Little Knight Music: A New Dynamic Duo...Author: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with composers James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer about their collaboration together on the score for BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Creative Screenwriting v12 n3 May/Jun 2005 Pages: 22-23
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: MOTSKIN, Yon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Co-writer David S. Goyer talks about his work on BATMAN BEGINS. A brief extract from the script appears on p.76 of this issue.
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n4 Jul/Aug 2005 Page: 43
Title: Score: The Dark Knight Stumbleth: Batman BeginsAuthor: ADAMS, Doug Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n67 Yearbook 2004 Pages: 104-119
Title: 2005 previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews of sci-fi films to be released in 2005.
In: Film Review vSpec. n58 Batman 2005 Pages: 6-59
Title: BATMAN BEGINSArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Special feature on BATMAN BEGINS, charting the history of Batman and including interviews with Christopher Nolan, Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher, Val Kilmer, Christian Bale, Michael Keaton, George Clooney & Gary Oldman, & Batmobile collection /
In: Premiere v18 n8 May 2005 Page: 65
Title: The ultimate summer movie previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Black Filmmaker v8 n29 Mar/Apr 2005 Page: 6
Title: [Black Filmmaker - v8 n29 Mar/Apr 2005: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1504 10 Jun 2005 Page: 19
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n663 November 2005 Page: 111
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: KEMPSTER, Grant Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v10 n6 Nov/Dec 2005 Page: 61
Title: The Laserphile: Batman BeginsAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n191 May 2005 Pages: 76-77
Title: Summer/05/Preview: Batman BeginsArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1506 24 Jun 2005 Page: 4,6
Title: World premieres: The importance of being easternAuthor: SCHILLING, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the reasons for holding US blockbuster premieres like WAR OF THE WORLDS and BATMAN BEGINS in Japan.
In: Cinefex n103 October 2005 Pages: 90-96,101-112,118
Title: Starting OverAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of the special effects used in BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Radio Times 5 Nov 2005 Page: 43
Title: Film DVD.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n70 Superheroes Page: 130
Title: Trailer ParkArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec. n70 Superheroes Pages: 36-42,44
Title: Batman Flies AgainAuthor: SPELLING, Ian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter David S. Goyer talks about working on BATMAN BEGINS, with sidebars from Christian Bale.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Pages: 26-27
Title: Inside HollywoodArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report of a press junkett with Michael Keaton on HERBIE: FULLY LOADED and BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Film Review n660 August 2005 Page: 84
Title: Film factsArticle type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005 Pages: 18-21
Title: Cape fearAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at the cinematic creative lineage of the BATMAN fran- chise as Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS takes him back to his origins.
In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005 Pages: 40-41
Title: Batman BeginsAuthor: LAWRENSON, Edward Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film News April 2004 Page: UK & Ireland In Production section
Title: In ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n179 May 2004 Pages: 48-49
Title: Intermission: Batman speaks!Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile of actor Christian Bale including a brief interview where Bale describes losing weight for the role of Trevor Reznik in The MACHINIST, and comments on his most recent project, playing Batman in Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS
In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005 Pages: 198-202,204-206,208,210,212,214-216
Title: Batman beginsAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Mini-dossier on Christopher Nolan's BATMAN BEGINS including comments from Christian Bale on his character; writer David Goyer on adapting the comic book's script; Michael Caine, Katie Holmes and Cillian Murphy on their respective role.
In: StarBurst n315 October 2004 Pages: 70-71
Title: Dark Knight beginsAuthor: McCABE, Joseph Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: David Goyer talks about making BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Screen International n1477 19 Nov 2004 Page: 15
Title: Bale morphs towards OscarAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Christian Bale comments on changing his body shape for The MACHINIST and BATMAN BEGINS.
In: Empire n183 September 2004 Pages: 16-17
Title: Coming soonArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v384 n36 13 Jul 2004 Page: 53
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n181 July 2004 Pages: 10-11
Title: Coming soon: tomorrow's movies todayArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n647 August 2004 Pages: 38-39
Title: Preview: the bigger pictureArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
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Title: political Christopher Nolan: liberalism and the Anglo-American visionAuthor: Russell, Jesse Pages: xvii, 153 pages
Title: cinema of Christopher Nolan: a critical study of the films
Author: Mooney, Darren Pages: v, 212 pages
Title: Filming the city: urban documents, design practices and social criticism through the lens
Author: Clift, Edward M. Pages: xii, 266 pages
Description: Also discusses Electric Signs (2013).
Title: search for meaning in film and television
Author: Maloney, Marcus Pages: viii, 185 pages
Title: Batman Filmography
Author: REINHART, Mark S. Pages: x, 318 pages
Title: Hunting the Dark Knight: twenty-first century Batman
Author: BROOKER, Will Pages: xv, 256 pages
Title: art and making of The Dark Knight trilogy
Author: DUNCAN, Jody Pages: 299 p.
Title: Holy franchise Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the screen
Author: Collinson, Gary Pages: 256 pages
Title: dark knight trilogy
Author: NOLAN, Christopher Pages: xviii, 553 pages
Title: Billion dollar Batman: a history of the caped crusader on film and television from 10¢ comic book to global icon
Author: SCIVALLY, Bruce Pages: vii, 437 pages
Title: Reframing 9/11: film, popular culture and the "war on terror"
Author: BIRKENSTEIN, Jeff Pages: xiii, 242 p.
Title: "May contain graphic material": comic books, graphic novels, and film
Author: Booker, M. Keith Pages: xl, 210 p.
Title: art of Batman Begins: shadows of the Dark Knight
Author: VAZ, Mark Cotta Pages: 144 p.
Title: Batman Begins
Author: NOLAN, Christopher Pages: xxxi, 340 p.
Title: Batman Begins and the comics
Author: DARIUS, Julian Pages: 170 p.
Title: Dogville vs Hollywood
Author: HORSLEY, Jake Pages: 379 p.
Title: Heroes of film, comics and American culture: essays on real and fictional defenders of home
Author: DETORA, Lisa M. Pages: viii, 339 p.
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Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1448241
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1448242
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status