Even though it may seem exciting that the show burrows aesthetics from the Golden Age of Batman, it doesn't have the pulpy soul, but many unnecessary modern elements and styles that dimmers its potential. I honestly think that a show like this would be much better if it was put together by fans with a genuine pulp aesthetic and soul.
also yes, I agree, a lot of anachronistic characterization, the characters do not feel like they are out of the 1930s at all. The is a huge missed opportunity also as a genuine period batman set in the 1930s would have been great.
Bruce Timm: “these are things i wanted to do in the 90’s, but couldn’t!” Reality: Guy desperate to work in the current Hollywood climate makes a statement to let everyone know this show is about to *current day* the premise of Batman.
I was so excited to finally see another Bruce Timm animated project with the 1930's style, but I unfortunately ended up dissapointed with the execution of it all. The writing didn't feel polished and needed a ton of work, the ideas of the Golden Age comics never fully felt realized and the forced modern changes definitely made it very disracting for someone who is a huge comic fan and a huge DCAU fan. I just wish the show tried to be centered around telling a Batman story instead of cramming in so many concepts into one small show.
I experienced misplaced audio where the dialogue/ center channel was coming out only from my surround left. I can’t remember which episode was affected by this or if they fixed it already.
I generally agree with your assessment. I have a fairly close source so I’m surprised it turned out this way considering Timm and Brubaker were probably the biggest creative forces involved (Reeves less so and Abrams as far as I understand it mostly producing) The weirdest bit beyond the flat quality of most of it was the tackling of some of the less progressive cultural norms of the time while seemingly ignoring others? Kinda strange to see borderline rampant sexism but nary a raised eyebrow regarding sexuality or race. Not that this was the project for doing such, but again felt very choosy about which “norms of the period” to handle. Overall fun but with the exception of the clayface episode and highlights in a few others, felt kind of adrift. Hopefully season 2 kicks it into full tilt pulpy madness.
I wanted to ask, do you have any thoughts on the 1990 film Darkman directed by Sam Raimi? Danny Elfman and Shirley Walker did musical work on that film before Batman the Animated Series. While there are some positive elements to the film, i did feel that it was significantly weakened by downplayed horror elements, a weak 3rd act and a unconvincing final villain. Do you have any thoughts on Darkman?
@@CuriousEnthusiast956 Like you I have mixed feelings about it. It does sort of tie in to the 1990s pulp revival aesthetic that I grew up in and adore. Also it came out of Sam Raimi trying to make a Shadow film but it staying stuck in development hell. Essentially, he went and made his own version and it was Darkman.
I thought that the first episode with the penguin was the worst one to start with. I've seen the first 4 episodes so far and I've liked the other 3 much better.
This show being more adult should have huge quotations around it
Once I saw what they did to The Penguin (totally unnecessary) and that abrams was involved, I tuned out. No thanks.
I like the idea of a spin on Ma Barker and her boys but they didn’t do anything interesting with the concept
Have you watched Tartakovsky's "Primal?" It's essentially a more savage Conan and a T-Rex having adventures. Lots of Wyrd Pulp inspired elements.
Even though it may seem exciting that the show burrows aesthetics from the Golden Age of Batman, it doesn't have the pulpy soul, but many unnecessary modern elements and styles that dimmers its potential. I honestly think that a show like this would be much better if it was put together by fans with a genuine pulp aesthetic and soul.
also yes, I agree, a lot of anachronistic characterization, the characters do not feel like they are out of the 1930s at all. The is a huge missed opportunity also as a genuine period batman set in the 1930s would have been great.
Paul Dini's absence is deafening. Without his writing this show struggles.
Bruce Timm: “these are things i wanted to do in the 90’s, but couldn’t!”
Reality: Guy desperate to work in the current Hollywood climate makes a statement to let everyone know this show is about to *current day* the premise of Batman.
I feel this series helps point out that Paul Dini needs more credit for BTAS. Strange Days is on youtube v=IFwOS2R9o_8
I was so excited to finally see another Bruce Timm animated project with the 1930's style, but I unfortunately ended up dissapointed with the execution of it all. The writing didn't feel polished and needed a ton of work, the ideas of the Golden Age comics never fully felt realized and the forced modern changes definitely made it very disracting for someone who is a huge comic fan and a huge DCAU fan. I just wish the show tried to be centered around telling a Batman story instead of cramming in so many concepts into one small show.
I experienced misplaced audio where the dialogue/ center channel was coming out only from my surround left. I can’t remember which episode was affected by this or if they fixed it already.
I appreciate your videos ☺️
I generally agree with your assessment.
I have a fairly close source so I’m surprised it turned out this way considering Timm and Brubaker were probably the biggest creative forces involved (Reeves less so and Abrams as far as I understand it mostly producing)
The weirdest bit beyond the flat quality of most of it was the tackling of some of the less progressive cultural norms of the time while seemingly ignoring others? Kinda strange to see borderline rampant sexism but nary a raised eyebrow regarding sexuality or race. Not that this was the project for doing such, but again felt very choosy about which “norms of the period” to handle.
Overall fun but with the exception of the clayface episode and highlights in a few others, felt kind of adrift. Hopefully season 2 kicks it into full tilt pulpy madness.
@@thedukeoffunk THIS times a thousand!
@thedukeoffunk Define "Progressivism".
@thedukeoffunk Seemed really 'sexist' to have the penguin be a woman. No wonder why no one should watch modern "entertainment"🤢🤮🤮
I wanted to ask, do you have any thoughts on the 1990 film Darkman directed by Sam Raimi? Danny Elfman and Shirley Walker did musical work on that film before Batman the Animated Series. While there are some positive elements to the film, i did feel that it was significantly weakened by downplayed horror elements, a weak 3rd act and a unconvincing final villain. Do you have any thoughts on Darkman?
@@CuriousEnthusiast956 Like you I have mixed feelings about it. It does sort of tie in to the 1990s pulp revival aesthetic that I grew up in and adore. Also it came out of Sam Raimi trying to make a Shadow film but it staying stuck in development hell. Essentially, he went and made his own version and it was Darkman.
This series just shows that Bruce Timm absolutely CANNOT cook without Paul Dini. Bro has been carrying Timm keeping his career afloat.
Any plans to do more overviews of Ian Fleming's 007 novels? Loved your Casino Royale novel video
I thought that the first episode with the penguin was the worst one to start with. I've seen the first 4 episodes so far and I've liked the other 3 much better.