Episode 41 – The Dark Knight Rises
Summary: This past weekend saw the release of The Dark Knight Rises, the epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan's epic Dark Knight trilogy, and we here at To-Ag Studios couldn't be more excited. Join as us we discuss the film and it's conclusion to the series, done in a way only a master filmmaker and storyteller like Nolan could achieve. Snap on your cape, gas up the Tumbler, and make sure Alfred keep the doors unlocked on his way out as we get ready for an all new *spoilerific* episode of Monkey in the Cage! (01:11) - Robert regales us with his stories of randomness and spending too much money. - Morgan's Tavern and The Court of Owls (07:44) - Ramses has finally chosen podcast quality over quantity and talks about gettin' your geek drink on! - Hollywood Babble-On, Doug Loves Movies, and The Drunken Moogle (13:53) - Matt talks about exciting movie rumors and cybernetic hate crimes?? - Hellboy 3 and Steve Mann (18:25) - The Avengers are coming to Phineas and Ferb, but then the week went downhill from there... (20:19) - We have a somber discussion in regards to the terrible tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. (23:44) - WARNING!!! THE DARK KNIGHT RISES SPOILERS AHEAD! (24:05) - Matt's history degree pays off and we discuss Nolan's honoring of Heath Ledger with the absence of The Joker. (27:22) - We discuss the treatment of Bane in Nolan's vision and the "breaking of the Bat." Plus, we talk Cillian Murphy aka The Scarecrow! (37:10) - Our discussion moves on the Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Catwoman, the story of Talia al Ghul. Also, Ramses brings us random Bane facts. (43:31) - We discuss Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Robin," the many faces of Batman, and there is always a contingency plan! - Battle for the Cowl, Batman Beyond (50:18) - Robert discusses his take on the comic / film comparison, we talk the non-superhero approach, and how it stacks up to The Avengers. (53:16) - We weigh-in on our favorite film of the trilogy, a Game of Thrones cameo, and the visual continuity of Gotham City (with obvious exceptions). Also, we debate the real world counter-parts of Gotham and Metropolis. (58:17) - We close our discussion with a look at the effectiveness of The Dark Knight Rises in finalizing the trilogy. Plus, Michael Caine makes us cry and Robert confuses the hell out of us! Closing Song - Batman Meets Metal - performed by Eric Calderone This episode is dedicated to the victims and families of the Aurora, Colorado shooting and we here at Monkey in the Cage strongly urge our listeners to donate to one of the following links below: http://www.crowdrise.com/helpaurora American Red Cross - Colorado Chapters Aurora Mental Health Center . . . . .
