Talking 'The Batman' With Director Matt Reeves

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The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is finally hitting theaters! We sat down with director Matt Reeves to discuss the making of the movie, living up to Batman’s iconic name, his choice to skip the Wayne origins story, and much more.

Also this week, we talk about the film’s box office predictions, the SAG Awards and what they mean for the Oscars, and reflect on the career of Ava DuVernay thus far.

Timestamps (Approx. Only)

00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:40 - Interview with Matt Reeves
00:35:50 - The Batman Box Office Predictions
00:46:05 - Oppenheimer Cast Update
00:49:00 - The SAG Awards
01:04:20 - This Week In Movies
01:06:50 - The Batman Review
01:25:10 - Ava DuVernay Blend

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Jeff started his career producing television commercials in his hometown of Fresno, California. After a few years, he came across the opportunity to make a living talking about his favorite thing: movies. Jeff is a film buff who is full of gratitude that he gets to spout opinions about them for a living. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he spends his time complaining about Los Angeles.