Spoiler Specials: The Batman

Published: March 4, 2022, 8 a.m.

b'On this week\\u2019s Spoiler Specials, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens and senior editor Sam Adams spoil The Batman.\\xa0\\nAfter a high-ranking Gotham City politician is murdered in his apartment by a masked figure, Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) investigates the crime alongside police detective James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright). It turns out that the murderer is the Riddler (Paul Dano), who is determined to expose the corruption in Gotham\\u2019s government by any means necessary. Will the Riddler succeed, or will his plan fall apart?\\xa0\\nHow does Robert Pattinson\\u2019s Bruce Wayne compare to the others? And was it necessary for this movie to be three hours long?\\xa0\\nRead Dana\\u2019s review of the movie.\\xa0\\nNote: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore.\\nEmail us at spoilers@slate.com.\\nPodcast production by Jasmine Ellis.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'