1989’s Batman was a vision of the title character that was never attempted onscreen before. The risk paid off, as it made over $400 million and was classified as a massive hit. So the question was, what does Warner Brothers do from here?

Even after a production rife with tension, producers Jon Peters and Peter Guber went right back to their foreseen meal ticket, Tim Burton. But Burton was adamant that he didn’t do sequels. He had ventured out and made Edward Scissorhands to massive success, and wasn’t interested in revisiting a comic book franchise he didn’t even bring a love for. But the producers used a term each and every director lives for: creative freedom. They promised they would stay out of Burton’s hair, and he could make it into any vision he wants.

The result is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made. After last week’s film, how will the hosts, notably Matt, react to such a bold vision? After all, they have always said if a vision is solid and not slavish to the source material, it usually makes for a good movie.

Join Garrett, Matt, and Adam as they continue their discussions of the Batman franchise with this once again combative review of Batman Returns. And don’t forget to come back midweek, as we will have a surprise podcast made in honor of our loyal listeners who have followed us on our new venture...