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Batman Begins (Original title)
Dates: 2005 (Copyright), 16 June 2005 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, USA

Directed 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
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (71)
In: Radio Times 5 Dec 2009  Page: 45
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
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 (17)
Title: political Christopher Nolan: liberalism and the Anglo-American vision
Author: 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.