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For 79 years, this weird creature of the night has stalked the superstitious and cowardly lot known as criminals. He has battled murder clowns, brilliant puzzlers, international criminal organizations, and even the god of evil itself. But he has surrounded himself with allies in his war on crime who are also his family.
Of course we speak of the Batman. And what better day to celebrate the Caped Crusader than Batman Day 2019? Join in the festivities with The Cinematropolis as two of their contributors lead a discussion about the arguably best Batman feature film based on the best animated series, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
Mask of the Phantasm sees a double threat return to Gotham City. A cloaked murderer hunts mobsters to deadly ends, framing Batman in the process and complicating his relationship with the police. But speaking of complicated relationships, the lost love of Bruce Wayne’s life has also returned. But what is the terrifying connection between Andrea Beaumont and the Phantasm? What does it mean for the Dark Knight? And can any of them survive confrontations with both the police and the Joker?
Watch the film and then listen to this recording of superhero scholar Joshua Unruh, film critic extraordinaire Caleb Masters, and local historian and bat-fanatic Bobby Griffith discuss its merits and where it fits in the larger Batman canon.
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You can stream Mask of the Phantasm for purchase here.
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If you enjoy this episode of An Animated Discussion – DCUA, enjoy some supplementary reading in my essay “When Opposite Numbers Attract.”
