Burton's films changed everything about the Hollywood approach to superhero films, because it changed audience expectations and opinions about the genre. Twenty years ago, Batman Forever hit theaters in the aftermath of two Tim Burton movies that put their own unique stamp on the character by erasing the mainstream perception of him as a joke (due to the comedic TV series and its 1966 film counterpart) and reminding the public Batman is a dark, gothic figure in a scary world overrun with homicidal maniacs. Today, I start with Batman Forever, including an in-depth interview with the film's director Joel Schumacher! (I'll be back soon with another article looking at Batman Begins.) I'm going to look at both films to celebrate their anniversary and what each of them did for the Batman franchise and the superhero genre.

Understanding these films and their success helps us understand the enduring popularity of the character, as we prepare for yet another watershed Batman moment next year when Ben Affleck takes up the cowl for the Caped Crusader's first on-screen team-up in a wider universe of DC Comics superheroes in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

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