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So, this lovely morning, I am watching Batman, Tim Burton style and I got to wondering, who has done the Batman series justice?

We have Tim Burton’s stylized Batman and Batman Returns, which I love. It’s dark, gritty, and well done. The only downfall of this series is the Prince soundtrack on the first Batman. Jack Nicholson does an amazing job as the Joker and Micheal Keaton makes a good Batman.

Next we have Joel Schumaker’s Batman Forever and Batman and Robin. These are the campy ones, much like the tv show was. These are better for kids to enjoy, they are light and brainless, I feel, but my kids like them. Upside is watching Jim Carrey play the Riddler and Uma Thurman play Poison Ivy.

Lastly, we have Chris Nolan’s versions, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. These are darker, grittier and the plot is better than both Tim & Joel. (Sorry Tim, still love you!) And while I would have never thought to cast Christian Bale as Batman, it works. Plus, let’s not forget Heath Ledger’s Joker, which has been the best Joker ever, hands down. His Joker brings creepy and psychotic to a whole new level. (Trust me, I wrote a psych paper based in him and I was told it was too long and par it down.)

So, now the question, Batman fans: which series is your favorite? Tim, Joel or Chris?

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Oh, boy, I think that the people at DC are losing it! It was just recently annouced that Kevin Coster will be playing Jonathan Kent, Clark’s (adopted) dad in the new Superman movie to be directed by Zack Snyder. (Okay, Snyder, you’ve had a good run with 300, Watchmen and the upcoming SuckerPunch, so I will trust you on this one.)

I think that acting-wise, Kevin will do a good job, just don’t let him make ANY script changes! Kevin has the propensity to turn a 2 hour movie into a hour and 45 minutes of character development and 15 minutes of actual action. So please, Zack, don’t let him near the script!

Kevin is good at being the nurturing, inspiring dad-type to play Jonathon Kent. I think that he can pull off the Kent good ‘ol boy attitude of a farming family, plus with Diane Lane beside him as Martha Kent, at least if he sucks, you get something pretty to look at!

Best Wishes to Kevin, please don’t suck. Zack, pressure’s on you now!