Hosted by JK Kline & JH Alison
1980s Big Blockbuster Month Begins!
Holy Retro Blood, Gotham!
JK Kline and JH Alison return to swoop down into the neon-lit, gothic madness of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) for Episode 217!
This week we go full blockbuster mode, diving deep into the film that reshaped superhero cinema forever.
We break down everything:
🦇 Full Movie Breakdown
We walk you scene-by-scene through Burton’s dark vision of Gotham City — Batman’s rise, Jack Napier’s fall into madness, the Joker’s laughing terror, and the epic rooftop showdown that defined an era.
🎬 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
We uncover all the wild production stories, including:
The fan outrage over Michael Keaton’s casting
Jack Nicholson’s legendary salary deal
The stiff, iconic Batsuit that Keaton couldn’t turn his head in
Prince’s soundtrack controversy
Gotham’s massive practical set
Why Robin was cut
The improvised cathedral finale
And tons more trivia that shaped the Bat-mythos
🍺 Annual Retro Blood Stout Reviews
Our Big Blockbuster Month continues with another round of hearty stout reviews — because nothing pairs with Batman’s gothic cityscape like a dark, heavy brew.
Whether you're a Bat-fan, an ’80s junkie, or just love hearing two dudes talk about giant practical sets and insane paychecks, this episode is packed tighter than the Batmobile at Axis Chemicals.
Tune in, drink up, and let Retro Blood signal the night!
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