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Date: 1992 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Tim Burton

Production company billing: ©1992. Warner Bros. Inc. Warner Bros. presents A Tim Burton film [end] Produced in association with Polygram Pictures Distributed by: Warner Bros. Author: Warner Bros. Inc. Country of first publication: USA Dolby Stereo Colour by Technicolor MPAA: 31845
Synopsis: Based on a comic strip. Batman pits his wits against the Penguin and Catwoman.

Genres:
Fantasy, Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 1992Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 126 mins Length: 11364 FeetLanguage: English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (58)
In: Empire n233 November 2008  Pages: [88-172]
Title: The 500 greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The results of a movie poll of the best five hundred films of all time. Includes brief essays in praise of particular titles.

In: Empire n221 November 2007  Pages: 142-145
Title: Lady killersArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Listing of the best femmes fatales to appear in film.

In: StarBurst n337 June 2006  Pages: 70-71
Title: Top 10 Genre SequelsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions.

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: Empire n195 September 2005  Pages: 118-122
Title: C.V. Tim BurtonAuthor: THOMAS, William Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Tim Burton comments on each of the films he has made or been involved in.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n70 Superheroes  Pages: 46-47
Title: 10 Bat FactsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Snippets of information relating to Batman over the years.

In: Film Review n660 August 2005  Page: 84
Title: Film factsArticle type: Location ReportLanguage: English

In: Creative Screenwriting v8 n5 Sep/Oct 2001  Pages: 10-12
Title: Script comments: The Glass HouseAuthor: RYFLE, Steve Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Wesley Strick who discusses his screenwriting referring to The GLASS HOUSE, CAPE FEAR, BATMAN RETURNS and HITCHED.

In: Cinefantastique v29 n10 February 1998  Pages: 32-35
Title: Caped FearAuthor: EVANS, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the problems of adapting comic books for film, focussing on the BATMAN films amongst others

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.20 Lost/Batman 1997  Pages: 4-47
Title: Batman and RobinAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Several articles about BATMAN & ROBIN and the Batman films: interviews with George Clooney, Joel Schumacher, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Gough, features on BATMAN FOREVER BATMAN RETURNS, BATMAN and the 1966 Batman

In: StarBurst n228 August 1997  Pages: 20-25
Title: Designing Gotham / Batman redundantAuthor: PERENSON, Melissa J. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Barbara Ling and John Dykstra about the special effects in BATMAN & ROBIN and comparison of the Batman films

In: Starlog n215 June 1995  Pages: 50-53, 72
Title: Batman's batmanAuthor: WARREN, Bill Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Gough has played butler Alfred Pennyworth in all the recent BATMAN movies and he explains how he sees his role and how it has changed with different directors and cast.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v22 n1 1994  Pages: 16-20
Title: Recycling Victims and Villains in Batman ReturnsAuthor: BERNARDO, Susan M. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of BATMAN RETURNS looking at the Penguin and Catwoman characters.

In: Sight and Sound v3 n1 January 1993  Page: 59
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n1 January 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note

In: Metro n95 Spring 1993  Pages: 18-22
Title: Batman Returns - as Man? Myth? or Something Worse...Author: LOUGHNANE, Rose-Marie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of the representation of masculinity in BATMAN RETURNS.

In: StarBurst nSpecial July 1993  Pages: 52-55
Title: Unseen TrekAuthor: CLARK, START Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The evolution of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE and discuss- ion on some of the story proposals which were turned down between 1973 and 1979.

In: Empire n39 September 1992  Page: 8
Title: Front desk news: trouble in GothamArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about problems with BATMAN RETURNS - substantial drop in box office takings, parental backlash against violence in the film.

In: Empire n38 August 1992  Pages: 22-23
Title: New filmsArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n38 August 1992  Pages: 66-70,71,74-75
Title: Three go mad in GothamAuthor: RESSNER, Jeffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report from the set of BATMAN RETURNS with interviews with Tim Burton, and also Paul Barrett-Brown the creator of Pfeiffer's cat suit,and Richard Hill curator for Birdland.

In: Cinefantastique v23 n2/3 October 1992  Page: 10
Title: Creating CatwomanAuthor: WHITE, Taylor Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Tim Burton talks about Catwoman in BATMAN RETURNS.

In: StarBurst n166 June 1992  Pages: 24-27
Title: Undiscovered Matte WorldsAuthor: BACAL, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Part Two of an interview with Craig Barron on the secrets of effects for STAR TREK VI and BATMAN RETURNS.

In: StarBurst n166 June 1992  Page: 5
Title: Things to comeAuthor: COURTLAND, Michael Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Production details.

In: Sight and Sound v2 n4 August 1992  Pages: 48-49
Title: [Sight and Sound - v2 n4 August 1992: no known title]Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Films in Review v43 n9/10 Sep/Oct 1992  Pages: 337-339
Title: [Films in Review - v43 n9/10 Sep/Oct 1992: no known title]Author: CRAMER, Barbara Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.

In: StarBurst n168 August 1992  Pages: 24-29
Title: BATMAN RETURNS Role-callArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part Two of an article on the key elements of fantasy in BATMAN RETURNS.

In: StarBurst n168 August 1992  Page: 41
Title: PreviewAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.

In: Cinefantastique v23 n2/3 October 1992  Pages: 8-9,11
Title: Batman ReturnsAuthor: DOHERTY, Thomas Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v5 n11 July 1992  Pages: 56-61,63-64
Title: Bat MitzvahAuthor: SCHRUERS, Fred Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English

In: Empire n32 February 1992  Pages: 66-77
Title: 1992: the ultimate "Empire" guide to the moviesArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details as part of a guide to upcoming films.

In: StarBurst n171 November 1992  Pages: 24-29
Title: The Bat, The Cat, The Penguin & Matte WorldAuthor: BACAL, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the skills of Matte World in creating special effects for BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Cinefantastique v23 n1 August 1992  Pages: 8-11
Title: Batman ReturnsAuthor: WHITE, Taylor L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Empire n37 July 1992  Page: 63
Title: The ultimate summer previewArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Includes cost of production.

In: Cinefex n51 August 1992  Pages: 22-69
Title: A knight at the zooAuthor: VAZ, Mark Cotta Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the various special effects work involved in the making of BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Screen International n872 28 Aug 1992  Page: 1,4
Title: One Lethal summerAuthor: KLADY, Leonard Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comments on the generally poor performance of the big summer films at the box office, with the exception of LETHAL WEAPON 3 and BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Screen International n863 26 Jun 1992  Page: 21
Title: Sound checksAuthor: FINNEY, Angus Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the Dolby SRD soundtrack of BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Screen International n863 26 Jun 1992  Pages: 26-27
Title: [Screen International - n863 26 Jun 1992: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n36 June 1992  Page: 11
Title: [Empire - n36 June 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Logo for BATMAN RETURNS substituted.

In: Positif n379 September 1992  Pages: 36-44
Title: Actualité; Tim BurtonAuthor: BOURGUIGNON, Thomas Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article discussing BATMAN RETURNS and an interview with Tim Burton about his films.

In: Variety 15 Jun 1992  Page: 56
Title: [Variety - 15 Jun 1992: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v6 n1 September 1992  Page: 65
Title: Budget gapAuthor: Biskind, PeterArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the disparity between what a studio will admit about a film's budget and the reality, looking in particular at BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Interview v22 n6 June 1992  Page: 30
Title: Batman ReturnsAuthor: BECK, Henry Cabot Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review

In: American Cinematographer v73 n7 July 1992  Pages: 34-41.
Title: Back to Gotham: Batman Returns.Author: MAGID, Ron Language: English
Description: Interview with the director of photography on BATMAN RETURNS, Stefan Czapsky, about his approach to lighting the film and his choice of film stock.

In: American Cinematographer v73 n7 July 1992  Pages: 42-51.
Title: Effects army mobilizes for megasequel.Author: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A run through all of the people and companies involved in producing the special effects on BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Screen International n858 22 May 1992  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n858 22 May 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: The June 19 release of BATMAN RETURNS may signal the birth of a new era for cinema sound technology. At 10 selected theatres throughout the US and Canada, the film will be presented in the new Dolby SR-D format.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v321 n1 27 Feb 1992  Page: 1, 59
Title: Warner Bros. returns with revised 'Bat' key artAuthor: BUSCH, Anita M Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Initial poster campaign panned. New poster and trailer using original BATMAN logo elicits praise.

In: Screen International n866 17 Jul 1992  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n866 17 Jul 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: BATMAN RETURNS has set a UK opening weekend record with its gross of £2,774,796 from 410 screens in 369 cinemas

In: StarBurst n167 July 1992  Pages: 24-27
Title: BATMAN RETURNS Role-callArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part one of an article on the people both in front, and behind the camera of BATMAN RETURNS.

In: Soundtrack! The Collector's Quarterly v11 n43 September 1992  Pages: 17-20
Title: Danny Elfman ReturnsAuthor: SCHWEIGER, Daniel Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Danny Elfman focussing on his work for the soundtrack of BATMAN RETURNS

In: StarBurst n155 July 1991  Pages: 30-39
Title: Cutting remarks from Tim BurtonAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Burton discusses the making of EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and his plans for BATMAN II.

In: Screen International n796 1 Mar 1991  Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n796 1 Mar 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n2 3 Sep 1991  Page: 20
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v319 n2 3 Sep 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v318 n29 31 Jul 1991  Page: 8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v318 n29 31 Jul 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of change of cast, Michelle Pfeiffer takes over from Annette Bening.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n2 3 Sep 1991  Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v319 n2 3 Sep 1991: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v320 n4 12 Nov 1991  Page: 20
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v320 n4 12 Nov 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v315 n40 10 Jan 1991  Page: 1,48
Title: Burton to fly with `Batman 2' in '92Author: KING, Andrea Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v319 n7 10 Sep 1991  Page: 23
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v319 n7 10 Sep 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n790 18 Jan 1991  Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n790 18 Jan 1991: no known title]Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v22 n2 October 1991  Page: 12,62
Title: Batman IIAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Tim Burton discusses his work and his plans for BATMAN II.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (18)
Title: synergy of music and image in audiovisual culture: half-heard sounds and peripheral visions
Author: Donnelly, K.J.  Pages: vi, 223 pages
Description: The chapters include some material already published elsewhere.

Title: Batman Filmography
Author: REINHART, Mark S.  Pages: x, 318 pages

Title: Holy franchise Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the screen
Author: Collinson, Gary   Pages: 256 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: Batman filmography: live-action features, 1943-1997
Author: REINHART, Mark S.  Pages: ix, 230 p.

Title: Home in Hollywood: the imaginary geography of cinema
Author: BRONFEN, Elisabeth  Pages: 310 p.

Title: Contemporary Hollywood stardom
Author: AUSTIN, Thomas  Pages: iv, 300 p.

Title: Batman unmasked: analyzing a cultural icon
Author: BROOKER, Will  Pages: vii, 358p.

Title: Tim Burton: the life and films of a visionary director
Author: MERSCHMANN, Helmut  Pages: 191p.

Title: Burton on Burton
Author: SALISBURY, Mark  Pages: vii-xviii, 205p.

Title: Tim Burton: an unauthorized biography of the filmmaker
Author: HANKE, Ken  Pages: ix-xviii, 250p.

Title: Christopher Walken: movie top ten
Author: HUNTER, Jack  Pages: 134p.

Title: Sisterhoods: across the literature/media divide
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah  Pages: vi, 210p.

Title: Contemporary Hollywood cinema
Author: NEALE, Steve

Title: Batman collected
Author: KIDD, Chip  Pages: [240] p.

Title: Burton on Burton
Author: BURTON, Tim  Pages: vii-xviii. filmog. bibliog. index

Title: Cinema and the realms of enchantment: lectures, seminars and essays
Author: WARNER, Marina  Pages: 140p.
Description: By Marina Warner and others. BATMAN RETURNS pp. 98-110 The CURSE OF THE CAT PEOPLE pp. 85-97 Das SINGENDE KLINGENDE BAUMCHEN pp. 111-124

Title: Batman Returns: the official movie book
Author: SINGER, Michael  Pages: 80p.