icons: Batman Begins

[olde_fashioned]

The completion of my Batman Begins icons100 claim, trimmed down to mere 175. (Did anyone think I'd really stop at a mere hundred? LOL!) I stumbled across some foreign promotional posters, concept art, and extra DVD material and I had loads of fun making them, so that helped bulk the quantity up. The quality I'll leave for others to judge. ;-)

As always, never alter my graphics, comment, credit, and enjoy!

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Please, if you take anything, be so kind as to take note of the numbers of the icon(s) you're saving, since I am always experimenting with my styles and I would like to know what people like best. (This helps me so I can make more!) The numbers are above the icons.

Subject: Batman Begins
Batch: Batch #2, 175 out of 100
1st batch here
2nd batch: #s. 007-008, 011-012, 014, 016-017, 021, 026, 031-032, 036, 038, 041, 044-046, 050, 066-067, 077, 083-084, 095-175

Table code by obsessivefangrl
(header/banner idea stolen from visionsbeyond!)

001 : Back to Basics	002 : War	003 : Mystery	004 : The Cry Within	005 : Darkness
006 : Grey	007 : Please	008 : All That Remains	009 : Someday	010 : Black & White
011 : Real Hero	012 : Lyrics	013 : Epic	014 : True Friend	015 : Old School
016 : Meant to Be	017 : Evolution	018 : LOL pwned!	019 : Epic Fail	020 : Bad Habits
021 : Cursed	022 : Eureka!	023 : Superman	024 : Always	025 : Fight
026 : Enemies	027 : The Office	028 : Knight in Shining Armor	029 : End of the World	030 : Rescue Me
031 : Saved	032 : Archaic	033 : Animal	034 : White	035 : Black
036 : The Coming Storm	037 : Fairy Tale	038 : How We Met	039 : Evil	040 : Good Guy
041 : Blood	042 : Monster	043 : Funny	044 : Choices	045 : I Hate This
046 : Shakespearean	047 : It's Over	048 : This is It	049 : Sometimes	050 : The End
051 : Artist's Choice	052 : Artist's Choice	053 : Artist's Choice	054 : Artist's Choice	055 : Artist's Choice
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Comments

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, these are so pretty, I love finding beautiful Batman icons, especially when there's a lot of Jim ♥

I've snagged 86 and 89 (89 especially is really pretty, I love the contrast and texture use ♥)

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Thank you, and thanks for the comment! :D

Are you a fan of Gordon or Gary Oldman (or both? ;P )?

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

BOTH XD I've always adored Jim, and I've only recently become a big fan of Gary (always been sort of a casual fan, but it's intensified greatly this year) and I've been making my way through his movies. I've seen most of them by now, but Jim remains to be my favorite Gary character ♥

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

LOL, I kind of figured you'd say BOTH, hahahaha.

I'm kind of with you there in recently "discovering" him, even though I'd pretty much always been aware of him (especially since Air Force One and Lost in Space). But he's such a fabulous actor; I didn't really realize it until 2005 with Batman Begins, which, coincidentally, is one of his very few "good guy" roles...(plus he's stinkin' PERFECT to play Gordon.)

Have you seen The Book of Eli?

(I love that you call that icon "Not exactly..." that's EXACTLY what popped into my head when I saw it, LOL!)

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

Dracula and The Fifth Element have been two of my favorite movies for YEARS, and like I said, I've always been more or less aware of him and how awesome he was, but it's only this year that I've really become aware of his full range.

he's stinkin' PERFECT to play Gordon
HE IS. He's said in interviews that Gordon is the character he's played that's closest to who he is in real life, and I think it just makes it a really great role for him, because it's Gordon, but there's also Gary there too.

I have, I really enjoyed him in that. I like that even though he's turned to the more "good guy" roles as he's gotten older, he's not afraid to take those villain-ish roles every once in a while.

Heeeeeeee, it's one of my favorite scenes in TDK XD

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen either (I know, I know!!), but I've seen enough of him being uber evil to contrast him with Gordon, who's a wonderful man, so I know he's got a great range. ;)

Ooh, I didn't see those interviews, and don't know anything about his personal life (is he a family man?), but that's intriguing!!

Heck, I don't care what he plays--I know he'll always do it fabulously well. ;P (But I confess it's nice to actually be able to LIKE his character for a change!!)

LOL, I would be here until next week if I was to start dissecting TDK....but I'd have to name the end as one of the best Gordon scenes. What's looming before him (w/ Harvey and his son) is going to be horrifically life-altering, and couple that with all the events of the past few days...well, let's just say Gordon has had the day from hell!! It's fascinating to watch the range of emotions play out just in that little scene while he's lying on the ground.

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, I know you know that those are biggies, but yeah, you definitely need to see them both XD

is he a family man?
He is, he's got three sons from two previous marriages, two of whom are still quite young (his oldest son is in his 20's, and then I think the other two are 13 and 11) and remarried again a couple of years ago. He's said he likes taking the roles like he has in Harry Potter and Batman not just because they're nicer guys, but because they enable him to spend more time at home with his kids, and he's always been about being a father first and an actor second.

Yes, no matter what he does, even if the movie is crap (and he's done his fair share of bad movies), he always does a fantastic job. He's got five movies out next year and I'm so excited for all of them XD

Oh, the end of TDK is definitely an amazing scene, from the whole showdown with Harvey and Jim Jr. to Jim's final speech, and it's been one of my favorite things about the series thus far is that both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight have basically ended with just Jim and Batman. It's a great allusion to the relationship they have, and I'm really anxious to see how it develops in The Dark Knight Rises.

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'm working on watching stuff I haven't seen, but first things first (namely costume dramas, LOL!) ;) I think I want to read Dracula first though.

Aww, that's sweet! That makes everything in the Batman movies that much more poignant...especially the "Jim/Jim Jr." stuff like you called it. (I love the "Did Batman save you?" scene!!)

LOL, it's pretty funny when you can say about a stinky movie, "Watch it just to see how fabulous ___ is, even though everyone else sucked!!"

OOoh yes yes yes!!! I LOVE that, in both movies--I was getting all squee-y in the theater for TDK (but also sad) when I realized it was the end, and they were echoing the last scene in BB. >;) With a set-up like that, they HAVE to top it off and finish it in TDKR.

And speeaking of TDKR...Obviously speculations abound and there's no way anyone can know, but do you have any predictions in the Gordon arena as to what the 3rd movie might contain? I'm predicting some Batman/Gordon tension/hostility, because of the vaguest hints of it in TDK (i.e., when Gordon aims his gun at Batman). Also, too, in order for Batman to be cleared (which *has* to happen), that will most likely mean Gordon is implicated in some sort of cover-up/conspiracy...which might breed just a tad of resentment in Gordon towards Batman for having the idea in the first place. Gordon's a lot more pragmatic than Batman is, in the sense that he's willing to "fudge" the means as a way to the end.

Any thoughts? ;)

ETA: And I just ran to IMDb to check up on Gary Oldman's upcoming projects, and the Red Riding Hood one has Michael Hogan in it, from Battlestar Galactica--forgive me while I go squee in my nerdy corner!!!!!!!

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

Oh, the "Did Batman save you, Daddy?" is one of the sweetest things in the entire world, and definitely one of my favorite little moments.

*dies* That's pretty much exactly it, I've watched some movies of his and it's sort of like, ...yeah, I wouldn't really watch this unless you're a Gary fan XD

My friend and I have talked about what we WANT to see in TDKR (which is mostly shallow Gary-related fangirly stuff XD), but there's one thing we've talked about, is that in the comics, Batman wants to reveal his true identity to Gordon, but Gordon says no, and that's something we want to see in the movie. I definitely would expect some tension between Jim and Batman, but really, there's such a wide range of things that could happen and ways Nolan could take it, so it's hard for me to really speculate.

There are some rumors I've seen that are quite terrifying to me, that they're looking to cast the role of a woman that Jim has an affair with in the comics. I haven't heard any more about them lately, so I'm hoping they've abated, but the very thought just scares me. It would be a complete and utter assassination of Jim's character, as they've set him up in the movies, for him to have an affair. Just looking at his actions in TDK alone, faking his death to protect his family, it just wouldn't work to suddenly show him in TDKR having an affair. They've set him up as this totally moral, incorruptible character, and I think that's the way Jim needs to stay. I also can't see it as something that Gary would be comfortable with, and Jim is as much his character as he is Nolan's, so I really don't see it happening, but every time I see a mention of it, I get all nervous again.

Oh, I am so very excited for Red Riding Hood, just from a purely shallow fangirl viewpoint. There's something about Gary Oldman with the long hair and beard and all medieval-y in robes that's just very appealing to me XD People are all like, CATHERINE HARDWICKE, EW, GROSS, and I'm like, pfft, Twilight sucked because it's Twilight, not because of who directed it.

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

"Actually this time, *I* saved HIM." And the look on his face is all "hey hey, pretty darn cool, eh?" LOLOLOLOL! I love it!

Oooh, that sounds like that would have been an amusing conversation...and you've set my mind a whirlin' with your wanting to reveal idea . (What comic is that from?) I'm not sure I can see Nolan's Batman actually wanting to do that, in all seriousness, but maybe. If the circumstances were right--I'd LOVE a scene like that, because I love the way Nolan's depicted their relationship. So epic.

I've heard the same thing, too (IIRC the little birds were saying Nolan was looking at Charlize Theron to play her, as well, whom I just canNOT see in TDKR after watching her in certain movies........), and while my eyebrows went up just as high as yours did upon reading that, I'm really not worried. I mean, yeah, it would be HORRIBLE if Nolan really did go down that road? But I sincerely doubt he would. So far, his Batman characters have walked a very clear line: the good guys don't do bad things, period. Not unless the narrative is disapproving of them and the character learns to change (i.e., Bruce wanting to kill Chill). I honestly can't see Nolan turning TDKR into this lust-fest for Gordon and his ill-fated office romance...yeah.

Now, what I CAN see, is Gordon's wife leaving him. TDK really took a toll on her character as far as I saw, and I wouldn't be surprised if she turned alcoholic, went into rehab/killed herself, or divorced Gordon. THAT would open up the door for him to have another woman in his life--but without him having an affair. ;)

I know they need another woman in TDKR since we're ah, short one, but honestly, the whole BW/Batman love interest possibility makes me nervous because I do NOT WANT TALIA!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not huge on those Modern!Twist Fairytales, , so we'll see if I ever get around to watching RRH. It looks like it's planning on riding in on Twilight's coattails, and that's one fandom I really can't abide at ALL, sooo.... ;P

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

YES. Jim is adorable there XD

(I think our biggest thing is wanting to see Jim in a tux XD He's Commissioner now, he totally goes to fancy dress parties XD) I'm not sure what comic it's from, she's read them and I haven't. But yeah, if it somehow goes down that road, it would definitely be interesting to see. I think Batman's reasoning for wanting to do it in the comics was so that Jim would trust him, but Jim says he already trusts him, so he doesn't need to know his real identity. I can't say what's going to happen in regards to Jim and Batman's relationship, but it is definitely epic, and whatever happens in TDKR, it's going to continue to be, so I'm excited.

Yeah, I don't see Nolan doing it, but there's just that little, Jim loving part of me that will be worried until it's 100% discounted. I get too attached to characters XD And yes, I saw the Charlize rumor and it's very odd casting, especially opposite Gary. Not saying that he shouldn't get to make out with hot women, but you know, they just don't seem to mesh in my head.

Yeah, I think in the comics his wife actually does leave him, and I suppose that could be a subplot for TDKR, but I just don't want to tangle all of that up with an affair. I think what I want TDKR to be about is just Batman and Jim's relationship, and how far Jim is willing to go and how much he's willing to risk to help and protect Batman. I think it would be interesting too to have some more Jim and Bruce scenes (maybe at one of those fancy dress parties XD).

Yeah, they definitely need another female in Batman. I'm not too concerned either way about a love interest for Bruce, but I would like to see someone who's not just there for set decoration, you know?

Yeah, I don't care for Twilight either, but I'm cautiously optimistic about RRH. Though I could just be desperate for a new Gary movie. He's got five out next year. I'm very excited for 2011 XD

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Okay, WHERE did you get that picture in your icon???

LOLOLOL, I can totally see Gordon going to a GCPD bash--thrown by none other than Bruce Wayne, heheheh. ;P Maybe he's donated all new computers for the new MCU, since the old one got blown up...which of course would mean covert "back doors" for Batman to gain access to police files.....

Actually I like the "dance" around the issue of trust regarding Gordon and Batman. Neither one has any real reason to trust the other, except just that--they trust each other. Gordon trusts that Batman isn't a homicidal maniac dressed up in a mask (hence his allowing him to do the interrogation of the Joker on police property--HUGE, IMO), and Batman trusts that Gordon isn't going to try and nail his butt for vigilantism, 9,834,792,835 counts of breaking and entering, assault and battery, evading arrest, et al. ;P

Here's a question for you--especially after the "You weren't protecting the van?" scene, do you think Gordon has any inkling whatsoever? We know that he knows about Rachel meaning something to Batman (I mean he's not stupid), and everyone knows about BW and Rachel having connections...

Wow, I guess I'm alone here in thinking that poor Gordon deserves a great gal if his wife does leave him? ;P Plenty of not-great-looking guys get gorgeous women. The woman just has to be able to appreciate his values. ;)

I think what I want TDKR to be about is just Batman and Jim's relationship, and how far Jim is willing to go and how much he's willing to risk to help and protect Batman.

Actually IMO having Jim's wife leave him would play perfectly into what you just said. We already know that BW's price is a heavy one to pay--but what about Gordon? So far he hasn't had any major personal sacrifices on the altar of Gotham. He came close in TDK, but Batman saved Jim Jr. at the last moment--so having Gordon's wife leave him could be that heavy price for him to have to pay for trying to save Gotham. And that could help contribute to Gordon blaming Batman in a way, for escalating this whole mess, which drove his wife away.

Well Rachel wasn't there for set decoration IMO. I can't stand her character, but she *did* have a functioning role in the plot.

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

Funny you should ask that, because I don't know and I just asked the maker, and she said she doesn't still have the picture and doesn't remember where she got it. Needless to say, I am very sadfaced, because I want that picture so bad.

YES. PERFECT SETUP XD

Yuss, I like that dance too. They haven't really got a real reason to trust each other, only that Batman/Bruce knows that Jim is a good cop who just wants to clean up Gotham, and Jim knows that Batman has Gotham's best intentions at heart. It's a wonderful dance, really, one of my favorite aspects of the series. TDKR could definitely work with testing and stretching that trust.

It's possible that Jim could suspect. It wouldn't surprise me, but then I don't think Jim knows Bruce all that well, seeing as how they almost never interact. Jim definitely isn't stupid, but it may not be a connection he's made yet.

No, no, I think Jim deserves a great gal, I just don't want it to be the result of an affair. I don't want Jim's morality compromised that way, you know? If his wife does leave him and he falls in love again, great! I, of course, think Jim is very attractive (as I think Gary is very attractive XD), so it's not a case of physical appearance, I just don't think he and Charlize specifically would really connect in a setup like that. I don't see them as a good pair for a romantic thing.

Yeah, I think Jim's wife leaving him would be a good way to show what Jim's ambition and faith in Batman could cost him. It's not that particular storyline that bothers me, it's just the affair thing.

She did, but I felt like too much of her character was tied up in the whole Harvey/Bruce love triangle thing in TDK. I understand that it was Batman's evident feeling for her that made the Joker single her out (and then Harvey by extension), but IDK.

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Darn! LOL--I never saw that one when I was on my Great TDK Image Hunt, but then again, I didn't hit the Gary fansites, either.

LOL glad someone else is as nuts as I am!! ;P

Yes, exactly! I can't wait for TDKR when I think like this!!!!!!!!

I know he doesn't know Bruce, but the crash clearly made him think BW was protecting the van, and he might not have been convinced that he was clueless. Couple that with the Batman/Rachel connection, and all the money BW has (and which anyone who thought about it long enough HAD to realize Batman would need).....

I don't want him to have an affair, either...and I hope Nolan keeps the moral compass of the series straight!!!

I agree the love triangle was a plot device, but not a cheap one IMO. It also helped play up the whole conflict that the existance of Batman brings about...and TDK was also about choices. Rachel had to make a choice, Bruce had to make a choice (to be or not to be, LOL!) and to kill or not to kill, et al. Rachel didn't want an abnormal life or an abnormal lover...

[stillxmyxheart.livejournal.com]

I have three Gary fansites bookmarked and none of them have it, so I'm really really wondering there the image came from. It's driving me crazy.

Maybe that will be part of TDKR too, Jim suspecting something about Bruce, if not that he's Batman then maybe that he's still somehow involved because of his money and power.

It's hard to judge what Nolan will do, and we know he likes to keep things close to the chest, but hopefully the closer we get to the filming start date, maybe more will be revealed.

Speaking of Nolan keeping things close to the chest, who do you think the villain will be? I've seen Hugo Strange tossed around, for Tom Hardy's character, and while I don't know really anything about the comics, it seems like an interesting choice of villain.

[olde-fashioned.livejournal.com]

Didn't realize I'd left the ball in my court--but I guess we know the answer to your last paragraph's question now, eh? LOL!

What are your thoughts on the recent press release?