'Batman Begins' Turns 20 | Hot Nolan Summer

House of R

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2025

⏱️ 134 minutes

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It’s Hot Nolan Summer! Mal and Jo are back to revisit Christopher Nolan’s first Batman movie, ‘Batman Begins.’ They discuss how the movie holds up 20 years after its release and give out some superlatives. They break down everything from the most baffling accent to the sickest set piece and more! (00:00) Intro (06:41) ‘Batman Begins’ turns 20 (01:00:59) Funniest line/moment (01:04:08) Sickest set piece (01:09:18) Who is the real villain of the movie? (01:17:04) Most exquisitely gorgeous shot (01:20:16) The scene you think about the most (01:29:13) Where would you put the one f-bomb? (01:32:52) Most baffling accent (01:35:25) Best use of a Nolanverse regular (01:40:41) Best stunt (01:44:28) Stealth MVP (01:50:28) Best dead wife moment (01:53:30) Clearest “great man” moment (01:56:38) Regrettably miscast and how to replace them (01:58:03) Most satisfying twist (01:59:50) Horniest moment (02:02:05) The line that hits the hardest (02:03:49) Most devastating moment (02:05:50) Most unforgettable Zimmerism (02:08:45) Never returned to the Nolanverse but should have (02:09:15) The most Nolan thing about this movie (02:10:59) What about ‘The Odyssey’ are you most hyped for? Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and John Richter Social: Jomi Adeniran Additional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:44.7	I'm Joanna Robinson and joining me today.
0:46.7	She is the podcaster we deserve.
0:50.6	It's Mallory Rubin.
0:53.0	Why do we pod, sir?
0:57.6	So we can pod back up again?
0:59.6	Exactly.
1:00.5	Just so.
1:02.1	Hello.
1:03.6	I used to quote from a different movie, but I don't care.
1:06.4	We are here today to talk to you about Batman Begins.
1:10.8	Christopher Nolan Joy from 2005. Why? Because
1:13.6	it's 2025, which means it's been 20 years. Crazy. Since that film came out. How are you feeling? How's the
1:21.8	how are the dust in your bones, Mallory Rubin? Ample. Ample. Dusty.
1:33.9	Moved into a state of absolute astonishment when you shared this anniversary with me recently.
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