?Globes? Trotting

Altho I received a few invites from some of my fave people on Earth, the lazy side of me won out and I ended up NOT going to any Golden Globes parties and just stayed home and watched the show from my couch. I ordered me some pizza, hot wings and cheesy bread … burrowed [...]

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'Batman Begins': Why A Second Look May Surprise You

Before Nolan finishes with 'The Dark Knight Rises,' we take a look back at the film that started it all in The Weekly Rising.
By Kevin P. Sullivan


Christian Bale in "Batman Begins"
Photo: Warner Bros.

Months and months ago, when we weren't fortunate enough to have seen the first six minutes of "The Dark Knight Rises" or even a full-length trailer, one of the best pieces of info that we had about the conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy was that the film would circle back — thematically and perhaps story-wise — to "Batman Begins."

Since 2008, "The Dark Knight" and Heath Ledger have dominated most of the conversation around the series. The general feeling was that while "Batman Begins" was great, "The Dark Knight" transcended the superhero genre. That's why it comes as a surprise that when the trilogy ends, the underappreciated first film will play a big part.

With the release of "Rises" looming, there has never been a better excuse to rewatch "Begins," not only to look for clues of what's to come, but also to see how the film holds up in a post-"Dark Knight" world.

If you haven't watched "Batman Begins" in a few years, it may surprise you how entertaining it is. For his first Batman movie, Nolan crafted a tight origin story that seems almost quaint in scale compared to "The Dark Knight." That isn't to say "Begins" lacks ambition; it immediately jumps into a complicated story structure to tell Batman's origin, and the central conflict revolves around ninjas using insanity spray to poison Gotham.

The scaled-back feeling of "Begins" stems from where its primary focus lies: Batman. "The Dark Knight" was an ensemble piece with the Caped Crusader at its core. With that particular structure, many viewers felt they lost sight of Batman in the process. Though it worked for "Dark Knight" and gave the film a structure more complex than we deserved, the biggest takeaway from watching "Begins" may be that Nolan should give Batman and Christian Bale the time they deserve before the legend truly ends.

How "Rises" will return to the topics addressed in "Begins" remains to be seen, but what we can gather from rumors and the prologue is that the League of Shadows will return. If this is a case, I have to give credit to Nolan, David S. Goyer and Jonathan Nolan for not falling prey to a typical sequel problem. The League of Shadows isn't the kind of organization that's going to give up after one go. In "Begins," Ra's al Ghul mentions that poisoning Gotham's water supply was their second attempt at destroying Batman's hometown. Were they just going to give up after Batman ruined that attempt? Did Ra's fail to mention that they make a maximum of two attempts to destroy a city's infrastructure before they call it quits? They don't, so bringing them back for the finale makes perfect sense.

Most importantly, "Begins" makes a great argument that it and "The Dark Knight" are two great, but different Batman movies. Both work perfectly well, just on two different scales. Where "The Dark Knight" tackles a sprawling story with many intriguing key players, the aptly titled "Batman Begins" focuses on Bruce Wayne and his journey to becoming a legend, a smaller story but one worth telling.

Random takeaways: -Maggie Gyllenhaal is, by far, the better Rachel Dawes. -Chicago is Nolan's Gotham. It will be sorely missed. -The lady who introduces Bruce to the fake Ra's al Ghul must have been really confused after hearing, "This isn't Ra's al Ghul. I watched him die." -Ra's makes no mention of a daughter, but talks briefly about his wife. Hmmm. -As the train is about the crash, the look on Ra's' face intrigued me. -At the end of the movie, Wayne looks like he's rebuilding the Manor himself. He must have given that up a few weeks later. -The Joker tease at the end is just as cool as it was in 2005.

What did you enjoy most about "Batman Begins"? Let us know in the comments!

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Lindsay Lohan Being Sued By A Guy Who Thinks He Killed Osama Bin Laden

More trouble for Lindsay Lohan, it just cant seem to avoid her.. could it be that she attracts it or just has bad luck? Today, on her way into court (for a probation progress report) she got served with ANOTHER lawsuit… but the guy who is suing her, is apparently delusional and believes that he [...]

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Taylor Swift Talks Boring Love Life

She?s always put her heartbreak into her songs, but Taylor Swift is finding herself at a loss for material as of late.

The ?Love Story? songstress admitted in her Vogue February 2012 cover story that she hasn?t had any messy breakups as of late.

Taylor shared, ?I got nothing going on! I just don?t really feel like dating. I really have this great life right now.?

Over the holidays last month, Swift said she was grateful for her singlehood- ?I?m not sad and I?m not crying this Christmas, so I?m really stoked about that.?

As for the lessons she?s learned, Taylor explained, "If someone doesn't seem to want to get to know me as a person but instead seems to have kind of bought into the whole idea of me and he approves of my Wikipedia page? And falls in love based on zero hours spent with me? That's maybe something to be aware of. That will fade fast. You can't be in love with a Google search. If a dude is threatened by the fact that I need security, if they make me feel like I am some sort of princessy diva--that's a bad sign."

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Katy Perry: LAX Landing

Carrying about her business in the midst of her marriage woes, Katy Perry was spotted arriving to the Los Angeles International Airport on Monday (January 16).

The ?I Kissed a Girl? songstress showed off her slim figure in a darling patterned dress and heels as she and her entourage sauntered into the airport.

Still sporting her new blue ?do, Ms Perry has ditched her wedding ring and seemed to be in good spirits despite her recent decision to end her marriage to Russell Brand.

Meanwhile, her ?Get Him to the Greek? ex recently flew across the pond from his native London to Los Angeles to promote his new FX show, ?Strangely Uplifting.?

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'RapFix Live' To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of 'Juice'

Naughty by Nature and Khalil Kain will join Sway to celebrate the influential film.
By Rob Markman


"Juice"
Photo: Paramount

When director Ernest Dickerson released "Juice" on January 17, 1992, he effectively changed hip-hop's relationship with Hollywood. Twenty years later, "RapFix Live" will celebrate the game-changing movie on Wednesday with co-star Khalil Kain and Naughty by Nature, the hip-hop trio who contributed to the soundtrack.

Starring Kain, Omar Epps, Samuel L. Jackson and Tupac Shakur in his first starring role, "Juice" told the story of four Harlem youths who try desperately to overcome the treacherous pull of the streets. Though Tupac had a cameo in 1991's "Nothing But Trouble," his true acting debut came when he first put his acting chops on display playing the maniacal Bishop. Co-star Kain played the more level-headed Raheem Porter.

Before "Juice," there weren't many movies that effectively captured the harsh realities of the inner-city ghettos. With the exception of 1991's "Boyz N the Hood," these street tales were often left untold. The movie's soundtrack was also groundbreaking, featuring classic hip-hop cuts like Eric B. & Rakim's "Juice (Know the Ledge)," Too $hort's "So You Want to Be a Gangster" and Naughty by Nature's "Uptown Anthem."

During their appearance on "RapFix Live," Naughty by Nature will talk about the lasting influence of the film, the soundtrack and working with Shakur. That's not all. "X Factor" rapper Astro will also join Sway on the "RapFix Live" couch and reveal which label he will sign his first record deal with.

Catch Naughty by Nature, Khalil Kain and Astro on "RapFix Live" Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com, and be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive. Send your questions for the artists to @MTVRapFiX!

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Brad, Angelina, Leo, and More Stars in Candid Shots From Inside the Golden Globes!

We've already taken a look at all the gorgeous red-carpet gowns, memorable stage moments, and happening afterparties from Sunday's Golden Globe Awards, but now we've got exciting new candids from inside the show that you couldn't see on TV. Leonardo DiCaprio was swarmed by ladies, and Claire Danes posed with her Homeland costar and shiny new statue. Busy Philipps showed her shock over pal Michelle Williams's big win while Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shared a laugh at their table. Click through to see these cute snaps and more!

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