'Batman' Anniversary Marathon

Overview

What do Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney all have in common? For the period between 1989–1997, under the direction of Tim Burton and then Joel Schmacher, they each donned Bruce Wayne's slick suits by day and Batman's cape by night. Sure, everyone from Adam West to Christian Bale to Ben Affleck has played the Dark Knight, too; however this four-movie Batman series stands out. It's over-the-top, and yet not as campy as the original TV series. It enjoys its time in Gotham City, even if it's not as detailed — or serious — as Christopher Nolan's films. And it has more villains than the current DC Extended Universe.

2019 marks 30 years since Burton's first Keaton-starring Batman flick (and since its ace Prince soundtrack, too), and Dendy Coorparoo is celebrating, naturally. On the menu across four huge days: the highs of the original and Batman Returns, plus the lows — and silliness — of Batman Forever and Batman and Robin.

Prepare to get comfy between Thursday, May 23 and Sunday, May 26, with each film screening on all four days — but at a different time each day. If you're keen on watching them all in order, Thursday is your time to follow the bat signal.