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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

  1. Best Location: SM Lex Luthor’s Lair

  2. Best Character: TIE BM & SM The Joker & Superman

  3. Best Screen Duo: SM Clark/Superman & Lois Lane

  4. Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker

  5. Best Hero/Protagonist: SM Superman

  6. Best Kill/Defeat: BM Shooting Carl Grissom

  7. WTF: SM Reversing Time

  8. Best Score or Soundtrack: SM John Williams

  9. 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.”

  10. Best Screenplay: SM Mario Puzo, David Newman , Leslie Newman & Robert Benton

  11. Best Special Achievement: SM Comic Book Pioneer

  12. Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson

  13. Best Lead Actor/Actress: SM Christopher Reeve

  14. Best Scene: BM Partyman Museum Scene

  15. Defining Moment: SM Superman’s Theme

  16. Best Director: SM Richard Donner

  17. Wildcard: BM Best Costume Award

  18. Best Picture: TIE Batman & Superman

Total after deductions:

  • Batman: 8

  • Superman: The Movie: 11


WAYNE'S GOLDEN IDOLS

  1. Best Location: SM Lex Luthor’s Lair

  2. Best Character: BM The Joker

  3. Best Screen Duo: SM Clark Kent & Lois Lane

  4. Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker

  5. Best Hero/Protagonist: SM Superman

  6. Best Kill/Defeat: BM Joker falling from the Cathedral

  7. WTF: SM Secret Identity

  8. Best Score or Soundtrack: SM John Williams

  9. 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!”

  10. Best Screenplay: BM Sam Hamm & Warren Skaaren

  11. Best Special Achievement: BM Batman Reimagined

  12. Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson

  13. Best Lead Actor/Actress: SM Christopher Reeve

  14. Best Scene: BM Joker shoots down the Batwing

  15. Defining Moment: BM Bat Signal

  16. Best Director: BM Tim Burton

  17. Wildcard: SM Best Intro Award

  18. Best Picture: Batman

Total after deductions:

  • Batman: 13

  • Superman: The Movie: 6

KYLE'S GOLDEN IDOLS

  1. Best Location: BM Gotham

  2. Best Character: TIE BM & SM Alfred & Zod

  3. Best Screen Duo: SM Lex & Otis

  4. Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker

  5. Best Hero/Protagonist: BM Batman

  6. Best Kill/Defeat: BM Jack falling into the vat of chemicals

  7. WTF: SM Reversing Time

  8. Best Score or Soundtrack: BM Danny Elfman & Prince

  9. 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.”

  10. Best Screenplay: BM Sam Hamm & Warren Skaaren

  11. Best Special Achievement: BM Batman Reimagined

  12. Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson

  13. Best Lead Actor/Actress: BM Michael Keaton

  14. Best Scene: SM Lex Luthor’s Introduction

  15. Defining Moment: BM Batman on the roof

  16. Best Director: TIE BM & SM Tim Burton & Richard Donner

  17. Wildcard: BM Best Costume Award

  18. Best Picture: Batman

Total after deductions:

  • Batman: 14

  • Superman: The Movie: 5

MATT'S GOLDEN IDOLS

  1. Best Location: SM Fortress of Solitude

  2. Best Character: BM Bruce Wayne/Batman

  3. Best Screen Duo: SM Superman & Lois Lane

  4. Best Villain/Antagonist: BM The Joker

  5. Best Hero/Protagonist: SM Superman

  6. Best Kill/Defeat: BM Joy buzzer kill

  7. WTF: SM Miss Tessmacher Kiss

  8. Best Score or Soundtrack: SM John Williams

  9. Best Quote: BM Joker: “I’ve taken off my makeup. Let’s see if you…can take off yours.”

  10. Best Screenplay: BM Sam Hamm & Warren Skaaren

  11. Best Special Achievement: SM The Flight Effects

  12. Best Supporting Actor/Actress: BM Jack Nicholson

  13. Best Lead Actor/Actress: SM Christopher Reeve

  14. Best Scene: BM The Joker Parade

  15. Defining Moment: SM Superman rescuing Lois Lane

  16. Best Director: BM Tim Burton

  17. Wildcard: BM Best Perverted Moment Award

  18. Best Picture: Batman

Total after deductions:

  • Batman: 12

  • Superman: The Movie: 7

Golden Idol Winner: Batman ‘89