NOC Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is Burton Back at His Best

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 Mike Manalo

Passion. When you think about the Tim Burton who did Beetlejuice in 1988 and the Burton who did Dumbo in 2019, that’s what separates the two. For a few decades, it looked like the former was lost for good. But after seeing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, I’m pleased to say, thanks to the help of a delightfully devilish demon, the spark that once defined the director has been found once more!

Interview, Movies1 Comment

Answers for the Afterlife with ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ Director Tim Burton

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

Few directors in the industry garner the same level of respect and attention as filmmaker Tim Burton. Known for his wild, intriguing, and vivid imagination and visual concepts, the man who brought to life Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas has forever changed how a modern day macabre live action fairy tale could be told on screen.

Streaming, Television

Netflix’s ‘Geeked Week’ is Coming September 2024

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024 Mike Manalo

Save the date folks! The week of September 16, 2024 will mark the return of Netflix’s annual Geeked Week! We have some special news and a new trailer for the upcoming event to share with you all!

Horror, Movies

New ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ Trailer and Poster Feel Like Deja Vu

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Mike Manalo

We are counting down to the premiere of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice folks! And to celebrate, today, WB released a gorgeous new poster that feels awfully familiar, as well as an awesome new trailer for the upcoming sequel.

Horror, Movies

New Trailer and Posters for ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ Rise from the Grave

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Mike Manalo

Time to return to The Neitherworld folks! The Ghost with the Most is back, in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! And today we got a new official trailer for the film, and some groovy new character posters!

Horror, Movies

New Poster for ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ Teases That Your Time Has Come

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 Mike Manalo

Get ready to shake, shake, shake señora! Because the Ghost with the Most is on his way back to our theaters! And today a new poster for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice has just been summoned.

Movies, Trailers

First Trailer for ‘Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice’ Summons the Ghost with the Most

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s Showtime, folks! After weeks of teases, the juice is finally loose. We have the first official trailer for Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Horror, Movies

Here’s the Official First Look at ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 Mike Manalo

He’s back folks! Last year, the legend that is Michael Keaton stepped back into the cape and cowl to reprise his role as Batman. But this year, he’s donning the stripes once more, to return to one of his most beloved characters ever! The Ghost with the Most is back in Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Horror, Movies

It’s Showtime! New Poster Reveals Official First Look and Title for ‘Beetlejuice 2’

February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 Mike Manalo

It’s actually happening! In 1988, Tim Burton released his second feature — a horror comedy called Beetlejuice. At the time, this wasn’t expected to be a tentpole, or a huge blockbuster of any sort. But the movie defied all conventions and expectations of what a quirky and hilarious studio picture could be, becoming a massive success and the legend it is today. Following its release, there was even talk of a sequel, which basically never went through. Until now!

DC Comics, Movies, Music

‘DC in Concert’ to Celebrate the 35th Anniversary of ‘Batman’

September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 Keith Chow

In 2024, Bat-fans will have the opportunity to watch Tim Burton’s classic Batman film in a whole new way. In conjunction with the film’s 35th anniversary, Warner Bros. has once again teamed up with TCG Entertainment to bring superhero cinema to a concert hall near you!

Streaming, Television

First Look at Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Netflix Geeked Week kicked off today with the teaser trailer of the anticipated Wednesday Addams series Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega.

Art, DC Comics

Happy Holidays and Remember, “Mistletoe Can be Deadly if You Eat it”

December 25, 2021December 25, 2021 The Nerds of Color

Just a quick post to wish all you nerds a Happy Holiday, and to also check out this dope artwork from Japanese artist Yuko Shimizu celebrating the best Christmas movie ever, Batman Returns:

Streaming, Television

Gwendoline Christie Joins the Spooky Cast of Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021 Adonis Gonzalez

From the cold fronts of Westeros, to the chilling halls of Nevermore Academy. Gwendoline Christie joins the cast of Wednesday — the brand new Netflix series — as Larissa Reems.

Streaming, Television

Jenna Ortega Set to Star in All-New Netflix Series, ‘Wednesday’

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Sophia Soto

Netflix has cast Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in a new live-action, comedic coming-of-age tale. Wednesday will be directed by Tim Burton, who will be making his directorial TV debut. The legendary character has already been portrayed in television, film, video games, and musicals, but Wednesday has always been part of The Addams Family ensemble until now.

Movies

An Afternoon With the Crew Who Brought ‘Dumbo’ to Life

March 28, 2019March 28, 2019 Mike Manalo

The early years of Disney Animation are marked by some of the most seminal classics in the history of everyone’s childhood. Among one of the most dear and tearfully sentimental was 1941’s Dumbo. It came at a time when folks had never conceived of the possibility of seeing something as grand as an elephant flying. But Walt Disney, and the first generation of Disney animators, dreamed of what it would look like and brought it to life in vibrant colors and adorable designs. And the results have since become something of legend.

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Movies

Making an Elephant Soar with the Director and Stars of ‘Dumbo’

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 Mike Manalo

The joyous sounds of Casey Jr, rolled into Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon. The huffing and puffing of the rustic steam engine was an indicator that closely following by would be the promise of magic and wonder as soon as it arrived. For on that train came the legendary cast and director that would bring one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics to life, Dumbo.

Tim Burton, the legendary ringmaster led to the stage his circus troupe of experienced acting veterans. A veritable who’s-who of extraordinary talent — many of whom served as Burton-alumni from various projects — crossed the stage following Burton, including Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Eva Green, Danny DeVito, and Michael Keaton.

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DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life, Podcasts

NOC Rewind: Marc Bernardin on ‘Batman 89’

June 23, 2018May 8, 2020 Hard NOC Media

Since it’s the 29th anniversary of Tim Burton’s Batman starring Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton, we’re rewinding back to this classic Hard NOC episode from 2014 when we had a pre-Fatman on Batman Marc Bernardin as a guest!

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DC Comics, Hard N.O.C. Life, Movies1 Comment

Ira Madison III Talks Catwoman and the 25th Anniversary of ‘Batman Returns’

June 14, 2017January 28, 2019 The Nerds of Color

On June 19, 1992, Batman Returns premiered and was unlike any comic book superhero movie that came before — or after. Starring Michael Keaton as Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, and Danny DeVito as Penguin, Batman Returns was a beautiful dark twisted fantasy that doubled down on Tim Burton’s gothic tendencies and created one of the most enduring female characters in superhero cinema.

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Fantasy, Movies, Reviews8 Comments

Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children: Another Tim Burton Borefest

September 29, 2016September 8, 2019 Valerie Complex

Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children is the YA/action adventure film directed by the master of macabre, Tim Burton. This is the live-action adaptation of the book by author Ransom Riggs. Rumor has it that the books have potential and are engaging. That’s too bad because the movie isn’t any of those things. This painfully slow adaptation isn’t a return to form for Burton. It’s the same old hokey filmmaking, but time actress Eva Green is the victim! He really wants to show the audience that he still has that Beetlejuice, Mars Attacks charm. He wants you to know that his version of what is weird is acceptable. In a time where weirdness, geekiness, is the new norm, his message, and Miss Peregrine seem 10-years too late.

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Five Movies To Watch On Christmas

December 25, 2015December 28, 2015 Dennis R. Upkins

Finding something decent to watch on Christmas can often be a challenge. Reruns have no appeal, neither do cheesy holiday specials, and you probably couldn’t care less about sports.

Fear not. The following are five film suggestions that are appropriate not only for Christmas but basically any day ending in ‘y.’

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Legend of The Dark Knight: More with Michael Uslan

June 27, 2014June 23, 2017 Keith Chow

In Part One of our conversation with Michael Uslan, the Batman movie uber-producer recounted his decades-long journey to bring a “dark and serious” version of the Dark Knight from the comic pages to the movie screen, a journey that is the foundation of his memoir, The Boy Who Loved Batman. After a string of Hollywood studios and financiers initially rejected the idea, the Batman film franchise has gone on to earn billions of dollars in box office and merchandising and solidify Batman as a cinematic legend, with even more big screen adventures on the way.

After the jump, Michael and I continue our discussion of what makes the Batman such an iconic — and enduring — character.

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Underestimating Batman’s Sheer Brutality

June 25, 2014June 26, 2014 William B West

Originally posted at WilliamBruceWest.com

Confused by the title? That’s really just me using a bunch of words to say “Batman’s a badass.” More appropriately, he’s a dangerous badass. In recent years, especially due to his many cartoons and animated appearances, two things have become prevalent about Batman: he doesn’t use guns AND he doesn’t kill. That’s all well and good, but this had led somewhat to what you might call “the Pussification of the Bat.” People seem to forget that there are fates worse than death, and Batman has dealt out this kind of justice time and time again. After all, why else would criminals be afraid of him? Anyway, this is just my way of saying that Chris Sims isn’t the only one devoting more thought that necessary to the legacy of Batman.

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Shadow of the ’89 Batman with Marc Bernardin

June 25, 2014August 6, 2014 The Nerds of Color

As we continue Bat Week here at the NOC, Keith (@the_real_chow) brings on William (@williambwest), Raymond, and special guest Marc Bernardin (@marcbernardin) — senior editor at The Hollywood Reporter who is also a comic book and television writer, as well as a frequent guest on Kevin Smith’s Fatman on Batman podcast. Together the four of them reflect on the legacy of Tim Burton’s Batman on Hard N.O.C. Life.