It's not an overstatement to say that superhero films have become the driving force in Hollywood for well over two decades.
One of Batman's most important Robins is beginning to walk away from the superhero lifestyle in secret, and it might be for the best.
Robin Williams was a massive comics fan, and one appearance on HBO's Comic Relief cemented his love for one indie superhero for all time.
Speaking of the BatFamily, I am a big fan of stories that see Batman team up with multiple allies for the sake of Gotham.
What followed was a reinvention. Clooney tackled cerebral dramas (Michael Clayton, Up in the Air), quirky comedies (O Brother, Where Art Thou?), and directing hits (Good Night, and Good Luck, The Ides ...
It falls into the "dark and gritty" trap that other superhero projects have suffered from. If you predicted that Robin would be a murderous vigilante with anger issues and say "F--- Batman" in DC ...