‘The Batman’ is dark and gritty with humorous self-awareness, says critic

Robert Pattinson plays Bruce Wayne in “The Batman.”

Robert Pattinson plays Bruce Wayne in “The Batman.” Photo by Alon Amir.

Critics review “After Yang,” written and directed by Korean American filmmaker Kogonada, about Colin Farrell as a father who tries repairing his daughter’s beloved android named Yang; “Fresh,” about a woman who starts dating a ​​cosmetic surgeon who she meets at the grocery store, only to discover he has a strange appetite; “Huda’s Salon,” about a woman who gets blackmailed by the owner of a hair salon; “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson as Gotham city’s protector who must uncover corruption after the Riddler (Paul Dano) kills politicians.  

Credits

Guests:

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin