The Batman starring Robert Pattinson is finally hitting theaters! We sat down with director Matt Reeves to discuss the making of the movie, living up to Batman’s iconic name, his choice to skip the Wayne origins story, and much more.

#TheBatman #MattReeves #RobertPattinson

Also this week, we talk about The Batman's box office predictions, the SAG Awards and what they mean for the Oscars, and reflect on the career of Ava Duvernay thus far.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:40 - Interview with Matt Reeves
00:35:50 - The Batman Box Office Predictions
00:46:05 - Oppenheimer Cast Update
00:49:00 - The SAG Awards
01:04:20 - This Week In Movies
01:06:50 - The Batman Review
01:25:10 - Ava Duvernay Blend

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