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...this dumbed-down universe, the prospect of Batman Forever gave some hope. The series' first two films, directed by Tim Burton, were the top summer hits of 1989 and 1992; Batman Returns was also a wonderful film. Joel Schumacher, director of Forever, hasn't Burton's creepy poetic vibes, but in The Client he showed real storytelling talent. He also wanted to give the series a fresh look, with a new Batman-Val Kilmer for Michael Keaton-in a new costume and car, both retooled in fine Corinthian leather. Even Gotham gets a make-over...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CINEMA: TROUBLE IN GOTHAM CITY | 6/26/1995 | See Source »

...into their own projects. The first two Batman movies were wonderful exceptions to this rule. Sadly, however, the third one is not. Granted, "Batman Forever" looks fresh, with a new director, new set design and a new actor -- Val Kilmer -- portraying the Caped Crusader. ButTIME critic Richard Corlisssays director Joel Schumacher forgot to give the movie life -- "the energizing spirit of wit and passion that makes scenes work and characters breathe." Despite dueling star turns from villains Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones, "Batman Forever" is little more than a series of set pieces with no forward momentum...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MOVIES . . . "BATMAN FOREVER" | 6/16/1995 | See Source »

...committee's other members are three senior administrators not directly affiliated with the central administration. They are Medical School Administrative Dean for Financial Affairs John M. Deeley, Administrative Dean of the Faculty Nancy L. Maull and Administrative Dean of the Graduate School of Education Joel C. Monell...

Author: By Todd F. Braunstein, | Title: Core Budget Growth Capped | 6/8/1995 | See Source »

...ECAC Championships, the team stunned college golf with a first place in a field of 20 teams. The Crimson was led by junior Joel Radtke, who finished third with...

Author: By Ethan G. Drogin, | Title: W. Golf Improves; Men Win ECAC Title | 6/8/1995 | See Source »

When freshman Joel Friedman was deciding whether or not to come to Harvard and wrestle for the Crimson, he had one major concern...

Author: By Jonathan Finer, | Title: Wrestlers Show Inexperience | 6/8/1995 | See Source »

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