WHAT WENT WRONG

Catwoman (with Ryan Bailey)

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Sep 29, 2025
Ryan Bailey, the host of 'So Bad It's Good with Ryan Bailey', joins the discussion to unpack the tumultuous journey of *Catwoman*. They dive into the film's chaotic production, from the casting of Halle Berry to the bizarre choices made in its script. The group explores the impact of Michelle Pfeiffer's iconic portrayal and the messy attempts to reboot Catwoman over the years. With a mix of nostalgia and humor, they reflect on Halle's Razzie acceptance and the movie's place in the 'so-bad-it's-good' realm.
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ANECDOTE

Early Michelle Pfeiffer Obsession

  • Ryan Bailey described how Michelle Pfeiffer sparked his lifelong obsession with her Catwoman performance.
  • He said that attachment made the 2004 Catwoman initially painful but later fun to rewatch as LOL cinema.
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Burton's Catwoman Set Expectations

  • Tim Burton's Batman Returns reshaped Catwoman into a darker, more seductive figure that critics and audiences embraced.
  • That performance created expectations and a domino effect that complicated later solo Catwoman projects.
INSIGHT

Many Writers, Fragmented Tone

  • Catwoman's development suffered from many writers and shifting creative visions, which predicts tonal confusion.
  • Chris points out that multiple writers often signal a film's inconsistent tone and problems.
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