Followed by
Version of
Edited into
Most of the footage comes from this film
movie is edited into short comedic clip
Spin-off
The video game is based on the movie.
Spin off.
References
Assassin who kills Chill says "Carmine Falcone says hello!" like Danny Aiello in the Coppola film
The car chase through Lower Wacker Drive, and the extensive number of police cars crashed during the chase.
"I heard you were dead"
The Scarecrow's plot to poison Gotham's water supply came from episode 28 of the TV series.
In both titles Batman's first encounter with Scarecrow involves arson and Batman being drugged by Scarecrow's fear toxin
The scheme of Scarecrow poisoning Gotham City's water supplies is reused for this movie.
Scriptwriter David Goyer noted in Comics Scene#49 that he knew about the Shadow and his origin in Tibet. That carried over into this later later film, along with the hero battling an enemy with a Fu Manchu moustache, the hero missing from New York/New York style city for seven years, the police announcing they would set up a task force to catch the hero.
On his first ride in the Batmobile, Lt. Gordon exclaims, "I've got to get me one of these!" (a memorable line from ID4)
When Scarecrow is hallucinating from his own Fear Toxin, his manifestation of Batman looks like a demonic version of Terry McGinnis' Batman costume.
Referenced in
This movie is filming near the start of the film
In the video game when Batman reaches Arkham Asylum, he listens to a voice message and the person the messages are for are Emma Thomas, who produced the film and is married to Christopher Nolan.
billboard seen
Movie poster seen.
Referenced by name
Euros Lyn mentions that David Forman worked on the film.
Wins award, is talked about.
Goyer discusses writing script
Joey auditions for a role.
stoner has a poster for this movie in his room
Bart owns a bootleg of the movie
Poster on wall.
Poster visible while driving around Hollywood
In part III, Batman & Robin notice and comment on a poster.
Roger says that Francine's fantasizing of the street racer is as obvious as the setup for the sequel at the end of "Batman Begins" when Inspector Gordon gives Batman the Joker playing card.
mentioned once
Band plays Gloria's Theme from this movie.
Mentioned on 'the Dakota Fanning Show'
The shot of Nicholas jumping down in the foreground (and out of focus) infront of the shoplifter is based on Batman Begins' many similar shots and the same sound effect is used from this film.
Music is used.
DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
Features selected themes and characters
Seen on the shelf in Old Hop's pawn shop.
mentioned a few times
mentioned several times
Batman uses mind-control-blocking techniques he learned in Tibet
DVD is shown in a video store.
movie case is shown behind Jerry Hagins in an interview in the rental store
mentioned by Abby while discussing summoning someone with their mentor
Lemon's impersonation of Jack turns into Christian Bale's Batman
Alfred first seeing the Batcave, and Batman all mentioned in dialogue.
wonders what Christian Bale did before this movie
a Fastest Finger question asks contestants to place actors in the order in which they first played Batman, including Christian Bale
Brett says Christopher Nolan directed this movie
Rob Brydon does an impression of Michael Caine saying "Shall I prepare the Batmobile, Master Bruce?"
Reference to Christian Bale as Batman
The scene with Kevin lying injured in the back seat while Nolan is driving after a sloppy outing is meant as a tribute to a similar scene from Batman Begins involving Batman and Alfred.
FB points out the actor who portrays Joe Chill
When the dream collapses at the beginning of the movie, Saito is crushed by falling ceiling. This is the same way his character dies in Batman Begins, also directed by Christopher Nolan.
Shots of Chen Zhen standing on top of buildings resembles scenes of Batman standing on top of tall buildings.
Alfred and Batmobile are mentioned in relation to Michael Caine
Bargo briefly appears disguised as Batman and says in a deep voice, "I'm Batman"
Rob impersonates Alfred from this film
In "The Miley Cyrus Show," Miley (Vanessa Bayer) asks Katie Holmes (Anne Hathaway) about her role in "Batman Begins."
Rob Brydon impersonates Michael Caine again ("Shall I prepare the Batmobile, Master Bruce?").
"...like this guy from 'Batman Begins'."
Wolowitz mimics Christian Bale's performance of Batman.
Jim and Tracy interview a young child whose life seems to parallel Bruce Wayne's and send him to Nepal for training
Title mentioned while introducing Gary Oldman
the writer of Unborn co-wrote this film
"...where they torture the corrupt cop from Batman Begins."
refers to young Christian Bale in Henry V as "Baby Batman"
DVD seen in store
Michael Caine's role mentioned
Paul buys his first porn video, entitled 'Assman Begins: The Hard Night.'
Title mentioned during Seth Rogen interview
Conan and Nathan Fillion discus Christian Bale's Batman voice
A poster is visible in one shot.
Mr. Sanderson's scarecrow mask was modeled after Dr. Crane's scarecrow mask.
Panda "forgets about it"
Mentioned by Kevin Smith
Episode title is a play on the title of the 2005 Batman film
In "Get in the Cage," Nicolas Cage (Andy Samberg) references Liam Neeson's role as Ra's al Ghul in "Batman Begins."
DVD is shown.
seen among ERod's DVD collection
Mike says "I don't have a tux. I'm not Bruce Wayne"
Benzaie reenacts a scene from this movie
Liam Neeson mentions that he played a bad guy in the film
The Batman from this movie hosts the Dark Knight Bread Riser.
Norman tells Neil he can see Morgan Freeman in this movie.
Mentioned by the narrator
Mentioned by the narrator
Ryan says he wants to be like Batman and talks in Christian Bale's Batman voice.
"At least Maggie Gyllenhaal looks a bit like Katie Holmes"
DVD is shown.
Referenced in dialogue
Mentioned by the narrator
The Christian Bale Batman is seen in the Sequels Anonymous support group.
The Dark Knight (2008) is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005).
Mentioned by Jordan.
"...forcing them to get the creator of Batman Begins and The Dark Knight."
Inside one of the storage units that Brandon and Lori win is a replica Batman Begins batsuit.
Superman brings up Alfred saving Batman from the mansion fire
Marty as Battle Guy claims that his parents were killed by a thug on the way back from the Opera, paralleling the origin story of Batman in "Batman Begins".
Discussed by the parking valets
Batman appears in a police lineup.
Mentioned by Graham and Gary Oldman
Referenced in dialogue
As Mac and Teddy disagree over who is Batman, Teddy imitates Christian Bale's trademark gruff vocal delivery.
Batman, as portrayed by Christian Bale, appears in a sketch.
Film title and title character are discussed.
Mentioned in dialogue.
The voice of Birdman resembles to this of Christian Bale when dressed in the Batsuit.
In "Voicemail Recording," Jason imitates Christian Bale's Batman.
Christian Bale uses his Batman voice to audition for "Exodus: Gods and Kings."
mentioned once/poster shown
DLC based on the "Dark Knight" trilogy.
Referenced by Tosh
In his monologue, Jimmy refers to Christian Bale and George Clooney both playing Batman
Title reference.
Mentioned in dialogue
All of the committee's code names during the spy operation reference the names of actors who have played Batman: "Bale" (Abed), "Clooney" (Britta), "Keaton" (Jeff), "Kilmer" (Elroy), "Voice of Diedrich Bader" (Dean Pelton), and "West" (Annie).
When Scarecrow is injected with the fear toxin he hallucinates seeing Batman in the same way as in the movie.
among other "reimaginings"
According to Leo and Dominic Christian Bale is the best Batman.
Wander being the Boy Wanderer has a voice that references the title character of this film. Deep and gruff.
a question involves the number of tires on the Tumbler
Featured in
many clips shown
Promotional excerpt shown during interview with Katie Holmes - Falcones men attack Rachel Dawes at a train station, and Batman saves her.
Clip shown, car is featured on the show
reviewed + footage used
clips shown
clips shown
clips shown
clips shown
clips shown
clips shown
clips shown
clips shown
reviewed + footage used
Nominated, clips shown.
Excerpts re-used as stock footage - Rain falling over Arkham Asylum in Gotham City/Rain in Metropolis at night.
Clips shown.
clips
On TV in apartment where Dalip crashes through window.
Jakob Stegelmann presents the film as a nominee for the poll "Best Live Action Super-Hero Movie" + clip shown
Jakob Stegelmann presents the result for Troldspejlet's website poll "Best Live Action Super-Hero Movie" + clip shown
part of Bruce Wayne's training is recalled.
recounting Bruce Wayne's origins
demonstrating the exaggeration of Batman's voice
Discussed and clips shown in part 2.
Clips of mistakes shown
Clip shown in montage of Katie Holmes films
a clip is included in a montage of Liam Neeson films
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Contains footage from the film "Batman Begins" (Ra's Al Ghul flashback)
footage clips
movie is reviewed
Linkara explains why this is his favorite of the Nolan movies
Lucius questions Bruce on gunfire in the cave
compares character relationships in this trilogy
compares Batman's backstory to how it's told in the 1989 film
many clips shown
Clips
clip shown during "Secret Origins Month" intro
clip shown during "Secret Origins Month" intro
clip show during Secret Origins Month intro
Falcone says you'll always fear what you don't understand.
Morality and modern politics in The Dark Knight trilogy are the subject of this editorial
Mike praises this movie
Popular heroes presentation.
clip shown during prologue
Clips shown
clip shown during prologue
clip shown during prologue
clip shown during prologue
cut of
Spoofed in
a sketch titled "Heimlich Begins" spoofs the film with Dr. Heimlich as the hero
Bart's story is a parody of Batman Begins. It's called Bartman Begins.
The level "Bartman Begins" is a spoof of this movie.
A send-up of superhero films, from Batman Begins to Fantastic Four.
In Batman costume and imitating Christian Bale's voice, Abed saves Jeff and Pierce from the collapsing desk fort as the "Batman" theme plays.
Mocks "Didn't you get the memo?" line
Spoofed in the digital short
Scarecrow and Batman's first encounter is parodied
The entire episode lampoons the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy. Film also mentioned in the episode's title.
The Batman that Emmet meets is based on this movie trilogy's version, with the voice, the Batmobile design, and other details. Morgan Freeman voices the wise mentor and Liam Neeson voices an antagonist.
How "Batman Begins" should have ended.
Parody skit
Parody skit
The Parents killed scene is spoofed
Scenes and characters are an homage to the film
Spoofs specific dialogue and scenes