BATMAN (1989) in 70mm

Friday, September 11, 2026•6:30 PM

Tim Burton brought the Dark Knight Detective to the big screen in this landmark 1989 comic book adaptation, breaking from the camp of the ‘60s TV show and reestablishing the edgy aspects of the character. Jack Nicholson as the Joker keeps things from getting too serious, while Michael Keaton surprised many with his steely demeanor and convincing darkness.

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