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This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James revisit one of the most influential superhero sagas ever put to screen — Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy. Nearly two decades after it began, these films still define what a modern comic book movie can be. We start with Batman Begins (2005), exploring how Nolan rebuilt Batman from the ground up with a gritty origin story, grounded world-building, and Christian Bale’s layered take on Bruce Wayne. Then we dive into The Dark Knight (2008) — the film that redefined the genre with Heath Ledger’s legendary performance as the Joker, a crime-thriller edge, and a cultural impact that still resonates today. Finally, we unpack The Dark Knight Rises (2012) — its ambitious scope, divisive moments, and whether it sticks the landing as the trilogy’s finale. Along the way, we compare the films’ themes, highlight the performances that shaped them, and debate whether Nolan’s trilogy still stands as the definitive Batman story in cinema.