Legends of the Dark Knight

Legends of the Dark Knight

by GeekCast Radio Network, LLC

Animation and Manga TV Reviews

Batman: The Animated Series Volume 1 Score Review

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the classic animated series, this episode explores the first volume of the La La Land Records soundtrack release. The hosts discuss the iconic work of composer Shirley Walker and her team, detailing the variety of themes used for different villains and episodes. The conversation covers highlights from the 71-track collection, including music from 'On Leather Wings,' 'Joker's Favor,' and 'Perchance to Dream,' while highlighting the educational value of the track 'Music of the Bat 101.'

Celebrating 25 Years of Batman: The Animated Series

To mark the 25th anniversary of Batman: The Animated Series, the podcast outlines a year-long celebration planned for 2017. The upcoming schedule includes deep dives into various Batman media, including the animated series' five seasons, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and the Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher, and Christopher Nolan feature films. Additionally, the show will review the four CD soundtrack volumes released by La-La Land Records covering the music of the first 65 episodes of the animated series.

Reflecting on the DC Animated Universe

Steve, Mike, and Tara reunite to look back on the decade-long run of the Batman animated series. The trio shares their favorite episodes and villains, discusses the impact of various character redesigns, and ranks the feature-length films including Mask of the Phantasm and Return of the Joker. They also touch upon the conclusion of the DCAU timeline, the legacy of the podcast, and future plans for the network.

Top Ten Episodes of Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond

The hosts count down their top ten favorite episodes from both Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Beyond. They also examine the track listing for the La La Land Records release of the Batman: The Animated Series Volume 3 soundtrack and discuss the significance of the Justice League Unlimited episode Epilogue as the conclusion to the DC Animated Universe.

Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Review

The hosts provide a full commentary and review of the animated film Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. They discuss the differences between the edited and uncut versions, the production history behind the project, and the voice acting performances. The conversation covers key scenes, the film's animation quality, and how the movie serves as a definitive conclusion to the Joker's legacy in the DC Animated Universe.

Curse of the Cobra, Countdown, and Unmasked Review

This episode provides a breakdown and critical assessment of the final episodes of the Batman Beyond series: the two-part 'Curse of the Cobra', the Zeta-focused 'Countdown', and the series finale 'Unmasked'. The hosts discuss their frustrations with the repetitive nature of the Cobra organization, share their thoughts on the inclusion of characters like Mad Stan and Zeta, and explain why they consider these episodes underwhelming compared to the later Justice League Unlimited episode, 'Epilogue'.

Speak No Evil, The Call, and Betrayal Review

This episode covers the Batman Beyond episodes "Speak No Evil," the two-part story "The Call," and "Betrayal." The hosts provide analysis and trivia for each, noting their disappointment in the final stretch of the series' production quality. The discussion includes commentary on the introduction of the Justice League in the future, the use of Starro, and the decline of the show's narrative arc. The hosts also briefly discuss the news surrounding the cancellation of the Batman Beyond 2.0 comic series.

Untouchable, Inquiling, Big Time, and Out of the Past Review

The hosts discuss four episodes of the animated series: 'Untouchable', 'Inquiling', 'Big Time', and 'Out of the Past'. They analyze character motivations, continuity errors, and references to previous Batman lore. Highlights include a critique of Terry's personal life choices, a breakdown of Ink's return, and a discussion on Ra's al Ghul's unsettling reappearance in Talia's body. The episode also touches on the hosts' upcoming plans for the podcast as they approach the final episodes.

Centries of the Last Cosmos, Payback, Where's Terry, Ace in the Hole, and King's Ransom Review

A breakdown of five episodes of Batman Beyond, covering the transition from the end of season two into the season three premiere. The discussion focuses on the plots, trivia, and production details for the episodes Centries of the Last Cosmos, Payback, Where's Terry, Ace in the Hole, and King's Ransom. The hosts examine recurring themes like the show's handling of virtual reality, the dynamics between Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis, the origin of Ace the Bat-Hound, and the final appearances of several key characters.

Sneak Peek, Eggbaby, Zeta, Plague, and April Moon Review

The hosts discuss five episodes of Batman Beyond, analyzing the tabloid satire in Sneak Peek, Terry McGinnis's high school parenting assignment in Eggbaby, the introduction of the android Zeta, the Cobra-led mercenary threat in Plague, and the cybernetically enhanced gang featured in April Moon. The conversation covers production trivia, animation inconsistencies, and the show's shift toward corporate storylines.

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