Batman ‘89 vs Superman ‘78
It’s the battle of the heavyweights. In 1978, Superman: The Movie became the first prestige superhero film, proving that comic books could inspire more than just hokey TV shows and movie serials. Eleven years later, 1989’s Batman arguably became the template for all future superhero films, and sparked a new boom in comic book movies. Both of these films are enormously influential, but only one can take home tonight’s Golden Idol. Will it be Burton or Donner? Keaton or Reeves? Basinger or Kidder? Gentlemen, take your corners … and let’s talk about movies!
BRAD'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: SM Lex Luthor’s Lair
Best Character: TIE BM & SM The Joker & Superman
Best Screen Duo: SM Clark/Superman & Lois Lane
Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker
Best Hero/Protagonist: SM Superman
Best Kill/Defeat: BM Shooting Carl Grissom
WTF: SM Reversing Time
Best Score or Soundtrack: SM John Williams
Best Quote: BM The Joker: “Tell me something, my friend. You ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight? I always ask that of all my prey. I just... like the sound of it.”
Best Screenplay: SM Mario Puzo, David Newman , Leslie Newman & Robert Benton
Best Special Achievement: SM Comic Book Pioneer
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson
Best Lead Actor/Actress: SM Christopher Reeve
Best Scene: BM Partyman Museum Scene
Defining Moment: SM Superman’s Theme
Best Director: SM Richard Donner
Wildcard: BM Best Costume Award
Best Picture: TIE Batman & Superman
Total after deductions:
Batman: 8
Superman: The Movie: 11
WAYNE'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: SM Lex Luthor’s Lair
Best Character: BM The Joker
Best Screen Duo: SM Clark Kent & Lois Lane
Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker
Best Hero/Protagonist: SM Superman
Best Kill/Defeat: BM Joker falling from the Cathedral
WTF: SM Secret Identity
Best Score or Soundtrack: SM John Williams
Best Quote: BM The Joker: “Batman... Batman... Can somebody tell me what kind of a world we live in, where a man dressed up as a *bat* gets all of my press? This town needs an enema!”
Best Screenplay: BM Sam Hamm & Warren Skaaren
Best Special Achievement: BM Batman Reimagined
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson
Best Lead Actor/Actress: SM Christopher Reeve
Best Scene: BM Joker shoots down the Batwing
Defining Moment: BM Bat Signal
Best Director: BM Tim Burton
Wildcard: SM Best Intro Award
Best Picture: Batman
Total after deductions:
Batman: 13
Superman: The Movie: 6
KYLE'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: BM Gotham
Best Character: TIE BM & SM Alfred & Zod
Best Screen Duo: SM Lex & Otis
Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker
Best Hero/Protagonist: BM Batman
Best Kill/Defeat: BM Jack falling into the vat of chemicals
WTF: SM Reversing Time
Best Score or Soundtrack: BM Danny Elfman & Prince
Best Quote: SM Lex Luthor: “Some people can read War and Peace and come away thinking it's a simple adventure story. Others can read the ingredients on a chewing gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe.”
Best Screenplay: BM Sam Hamm & Warren Skaaren
Best Special Achievement: BM Batman Reimagined
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson
Best Lead Actor/Actress: BM Michael Keaton
Best Scene: SM Lex Luthor’s Introduction
Defining Moment: BM Batman on the roof
Best Director: TIE BM & SM Tim Burton & Richard Donner
Wildcard: BM Best Costume Award
Best Picture: Batman
Total after deductions:
Batman: 14
Superman: The Movie: 5
MATT'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: SM Fortress of Solitude
Best Character: BM Bruce Wayne/Batman
Best Screen Duo: SM Superman & Lois Lane
Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker
Best Hero/Protagonist: SM Superman
Best Kill/Defeat: BM Joy buzzer kill
WTF: SM Miss Tessmacher Kiss
Best Score or Soundtrack: SM John Williams
Best Quote: BM Joker: “I’ve taken off my makeup. Let’s see if you…can take off yours.”
Best Screenplay: BM Sam Hamm & Warren Skaaren
Best Special Achievement: SM The Flight Effects
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson
Best Lead Actor/Actress: SM Christopher Reeve
Best Scene: BM The Joker Parade
Defining Moment: SM Superman rescuing Lois Lane
Best Director: BM Tim Burton
Wildcard: BM Best Perverted Moment Award
Best Picture: Batman
Total after deductions:
Batman: 12
Superman: The Movie: 7