Does Christopher Nolan Have a Woman Problem?
Is it sexist to kill off a female supporting character? Or sexist to complain about it?
The Dark Knight on Overthinking It
The Dark Inquisitor
… all will follow him, crying, “Who can compare with this beast? He has given us fire from heaven!”
The Musical Talmud: Neon Knights
[The “Musical Talmud” is our ongoing series that finds the true meaning behind pop music lyrics. See also Part 1, “Don’t Stop Believing,” Part 2, “The KKK Took My Baby Away,” Part 3, “I Want It That Way,” Part 4, … Continued
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The First Annual OTIs Awards [Think Tank]
The Overthinking It writers announce the first annual OTIs Awards.
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The Philosophy of Batman: Literary Theory Edition
Or: Holy plaisire du texte, Barthes-Man! The plot of The Dark Knight, like that of Batman Begins, is honestly kind of shapeless and waffle-y. And yet, as Memento proves, Nolan is capable of writing narratives that are drum-taught and mongoose-agile. … Continued