https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shadows-over-gotham-a-batman-89-tribute--5722063enScience FictionCopyright David Abbotthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/blue_square_mic.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shadows-over-gotham-a-batman-89-tribute--5722063Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:20:20 +0000David AbbottDavid Abbottfeeds@spreaker.comA Tribute to the 1989-1992 TIm Burton/Michael Keaton take on Batman, with commentary and fan fictioncleanserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gotham-0-prologue--51945998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51945998Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:06:38 +0000David AbbottIn the first episode I talk about being a kid in the summer of 1989 and my introduction to the character of Batman by way of the phenomenon that was Tim Burton's blockbuster hit movie that summer. Also: the prologue to an audio recording of a fan...1610batman89clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-knight-dark-city-chapters-1-and-2--51947185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51947185Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:24:51 +0000David AbbottOn his first day on the job, Commissioner James Gordon reflects on his 20 years on the GCPD and the city's future after a recent election promises hope for change; Detective Harvey Bullock breaks in new partner Rene Montoya; and on the streets of...1885batman,batman89,commissionergordon,fanfiction,gothamcity,harveybullock,harveydent,renemontoya,shadowsovergotham,thebatman,thedarkknightclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-knight-dark-city-chapter-3--52046531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52046531Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:13:20 +0000David AbbottA tribute to Batman '8921511989,batman,batman89,commissionergordon,darkknight,gothamcity,harveybullock,harveydent,jamesgordon,michaelkeaton,renemontoya,shadowsovergotham,timburtonclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-knight-dark-city-chapters-4-5--52048300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52048300Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:26:57 +0000David AbbottA discussion on possible alternate casting if Tim Burton had made Batman in 1999 instead of 1989, and who might have been good in the roles of Bullock and Montoya, had those characters been in the movie. Also: Bullock and Montoya pursue a suspect...24481989,alexanderknox,batman,batman1989,batman89,commissionergordon,dccomics,gothamcity,harveybullock,harveydent,jamesgordon,michaelkeaton,montoya,shadowsovergotham,thedarkknight,timburton,timburtonsbatmanclean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-up-chapter-6--52049632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52049632Tue, 29 Nov 2022 22:32:07 +0000David AbbottA discussion of 1990's Dick Tracy, which attempted to follow up the success of Tim Burton's Batman the previous year, with a similar score by composer Danny Elfman; with the prequel chapters finished, Part Two: Set Up picks up with the narrative of...10451989,1990,batman,batman89,dannyelfman,dicktracey,gotham,gothamcity,michaelkeaton,shadowsovergotham,thedarkknight,timburtonclean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-up-chapters-7-8--52059988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52059988Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:04:11 +0000David AbbottA discussion of Batman's strategy of using fear and creating an urban legend to curb street crime through fear and reputation; and, Boss Carl Grissom meets with the rest of the heads of Gotham's major organized crime families with a proposal;...17691989,batman,batman89,bob,carlgrissom,carminefalcone,dccomics,gothamcity,jacknapier,jacknicholson,jackpalance,michaelkeaton,michaelkeatonsbatman,ottovonbismarck,rupertthorne,shadowsovergotham,thebatman,thedarkknight,timburton,timburtonsbatmanclean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-up-chapters-9-10--52061373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52061373Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:53:01 +0000David AbbottCommentary on the previous chapters and the connections between Grissom's plan and German history; Montoya learns a secret about her partner Harvey Bullock; Napier delivers an assignment from Grissom to an underground gang; and Knox learns what his...1821alexanderknox,batman,batman89,gotham,gothamcity,harveybullock,jacknapier,renemontoya,shadowsovergotham,thebat,thebatman,thedarkknight,vickivaleclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-up-chapters-11-12--52068630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52068630Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:44:13 +0000David AbbottA discussion of Harvey Bullock's addictions, morality and animosity towards vigilantism; the Bat steps up his game to the next phase of his strategy; Vale has a plan to help Knox get Gordon on record; and Grissom schemes against his "Number One Guy"...13681989,alexanderknox,batman,batman89,carlgrissom,dccomics,gotham,gothamcity,harveybullock,jacknapier,michaelkeaton,shadowsovergotham,thebatman,thedarkknight,timburton,vickivaleclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-up-chapter-13--52070422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52070422Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:55:04 +0000David AbbottA Christmas Eve charity fundraiser at Wayne Manor; Vale and Knox continue their investigation.14441989,alexanderknox,batman,batman89,brucewayne,christmas,commissionergordon,gotham,gothamcity,harveydent,leslietompkins,maxshreck,michaelkeaton,shadowsovergotham,thebat,thebatman,thedarkknight,timburton,vickivale,waynemanorclean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/set-up-chapters-14-15--52169064













In the final chapter of SET UP, at a Christmas charity fundraiser at Wayne Manor, Bruce meets with Grissom; Knox meets the competition; and at Axis Chemical, Jack meets his fate...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52169064Tue, 13 Dec 2022 01:12:16 +0000David AbbottA In the final chapter of SET UP, at a Christmas charity fundraiser at Wayne Manor, Bruce meets with Grissom; Knox meets the competition; and at Axis Chemical, Jack meets his fate...













In the final chapter of SET UP, at a Christmas charity fundraiser at Wayne Manor, Bruce meets with Grissom; Knox meets the competition; and at Axis Chemical, Jack meets his fate...]]>1999alexanderknox,alfred,axischemicals,batman,batman89,brucewayne,carlgrissom,commissionergordon,gotham,gothamcity,harveybullock,jacknapier,michaelkeaton,shadowsovergotham,timburton,vickivaleclean110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-contact-chapter-16--52372373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52372373Fri, 06 Jan 2023 18:22:16 +0000David AbbottWith Jack Napier presumed dead on Christmas Eve, Shadows Over Gotham picks up with the first chapter of Part 3: First Contact; and Dave discusses the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's Batman Returns.2169batman,batmanreturns,batmanreturns30th,gotham,gothamcity,michellepfeifer,selinakyle,shadowsovergotham,timburtonclean111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-contact-chapters-17-18--52432718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52432718Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:15:27 +0000David AbbottBob has a tense meeting with Carl Grissom; and Gordon meets with a potential new ally, one he's not sure he trusts...and outside the narrative, Dave discusses Batman's role (in this reimagination) as a revolutionary, an outside catalyst to trigger and...1513batman,batman89,bobthegoon,carlgrissom,commissionergordon,gordon,gotham,gothamcity,jamesgordon,shadowsovergothamclean112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gang-war-chapter-19--52478487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52478487Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:16:03 +0000David AbbottDave reflects on Billy Dee Williams' portrayal of Harvey Dent in Batman 1989; Selina Kyle reflects on her new found and unwanted status as a public citizen; Gilda and Harvey Dent celebrate their anniversary.978batman1989,batman89,carlgrissom,gildadent,harveydent,selinakyleclean113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gang-war-chapter-20--53084826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53084826Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:12:35 +0000David AbbottDave offers brief commentary on the 30 anniversary last year of Batman Returns and Batman the Animated Series, the death of Batman animated voice actor Kevin Conroy, and the upcoming return of Michael Keaton to the role of Batma in the Flash Movie. In...2457batman,batman89,batmanreturns,flashpoint,gotham,gothamcity,michaelkeaton,shadowsovergotham,theflash,timburton,vickivaleclean114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gang-war-chapters-21-22--53085741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53085741Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:35:38 +0000David AbbottIn the aftermath of a car bomb attempt on Den'ts life, Bob is confronted by both Batman and Boss Grissom; Gordon tries to reason with the Mayor; and Falcone discusses war plans with Grissom over golf...1655batman,batman89,bobthegoon,carlgrissom,carminefalcone,carminetheromanfalcone,commissionergordon,falcone,gotham,gothamcity,grissom,harveydent,jamesgordon,jimgordon,shadowsovergotham,twofaceoriginclean115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/batman-day-2023--56886620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56886620Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:13:09 +0000David AbbottTo mark Batman Day in September 2023, Batman discusses the cinematic history of the Dark Knight, comparing and contrasting pros and cons of the different film iterations of the character, from Batman 66, Burton and Keaton's collaborations on Batman 89...4567adamwest,batman,batman66,batman89,batmanday2023,battinson,benaffleck,christianbale,christophernolan,dceu,georgeclooney,joelschumacher,michaelkeaton,robertpattinson,snyderverse,thebatman2022,thedarkknight,theflash2023,timburton,valkilmercleanfull