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Why Val Kilmer Only Played Batman Once

During a 1996 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Batman Forever director Joel Schumacher discussed his issues with Kilmer. “I had heard horror stories about Val and was warned not to hire him,” he ...
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Val Kilmer's Best Quotes As Batman In Batman Forever

Melody MacReady is a writer and transwoman (she/her), passionate about all things pop culture-related. From movies to shows to games to comic books, there is not much that she does not enjoy or ...
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Why Val Kilmer Will Always Be the Best Batman

Kilmer brought a human touch to Batman in Batman Forever. Unlike other portrayals, Kilmer’s Batman isn’t just a brooding hero. He shows vulnerability and emotion. The film explores Bruce Wayne’s inner ...
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Val Kilmer's Batman Forever Has A Much Darker Version We'll Probably Never See

Whenever Batman movies are discussed, 1995's "Batman Forever" often gets overlooked. For whatever reason, we don't like to talk too much about this star-studded blockbuster that made $336 million ($70 ...
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Val Kilmer’s Batman Established a Rule 13 Years Before The Dark Knight

The '90s were a pivotal time for not only Batman flicks but also for superhero movies in general, as the industry was still figuring out the tone and aesthetics of its spandex-wearing heroes. Warner ...
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Thanks To Val Kilmer, ‘Batman Forever’ Did This Better Than Any Other Movie About the Dark Knight

Liam Gaughan is a film and TV writer at Collider. He has been writing film reviews and news coverage for ten years. Between relentlessly adding new titles to his watchlist and attending as many ...
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60 Years Later, This Fan-Favorite Batman Performance Still Stands Above the Rest

Zach is a Movies & TV Features Writer at Collider. Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Zach carries a bachelor's degree in Theatre and Playwriting. He has been featured in sketches on 'Saturday Night Live' ...