# Batman Begins (2005) The Desert of the Reel #117

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Podcast: [The Desert of the Reel: A Movie Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-desert-of-the-reel-a-movie-podcast-6745471)
Published: 2026-04-10T22:01:19+00:00
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## Resource

Batman Begins marks a return to superheroes for DOTR (or does it… is Batman actually a superhero?). We get into it and email us your thoughts at desertofthereelpod@gmail.com This episode features a trip down memory lane for our intrepid duo, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the various Batman series. Ryan and Jason both like this movie a lot, although they had issues with some of the casting (Cillian Murphy for Jason and Katie Holmes for Ryan). Aside from the weakness of Scarecrow as a villain, they really didn’t have many cons. On the pro side, there’s a lot of philosophical depth to this film. Our intrepid duo tackles fear, social responsibility, justice, apathy, and…working within our SPHERES (for those of you playing DOTR bingo). Help us settle the argument… is Batman a superhero or just a smart, rich ninja?

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