Sovonna t1_jd3og6a wrote on March 21, 2023 at 4:41 PM

Reply to comment by mydogsnameispoop in Batman The Animated Series: The Heart of Batman (2021) - Explore the complex, nuanced world and exceptional characters created behind the scenes by the designers, composers, and directors of this groundbreaking series [01:39:00] by saddetective87

I loved watching it. My Dad, who recently passed away, would get up with us and we would all watch it together. It's a beautiful memory ❤️

Ledstones t1_jd3sqpg wrote on March 21, 2023 at 5:08 PM

Had the same experience with my son who recently passed away. VCR was always ready to go and I'd meticulously edit the commercials out when they aired on FX. Felt like Xmas whenever it wasn't a rerun. There is no other Batman IMHO.

pocket-ful-of-dildos t1_jd4y4vi wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:28 PM

Sorry about your son

throwaway939wru9ew t1_jd5n2mc wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:20 AM

Sounds a lot like one of the few really good memories I have of my dad as well. It’s one of the few movies I remember him taking me to.

It was one of those days that just felt like we actually shared some interest, and he was being a friend instead of the usual short tempered jerk he is.

Sovonna t1_jd5naft wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:21 AM

I'm lucky, my Dad was amazing and we had many common interests. If he wasn't so awesome it wouldn't hurt this bad.

throwaway939wru9ew t1_jd5nrue wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:25 AM

I have so many complex emotions about him - he was an excellent provider, yet flawed in his handling of emotions and connecting with his children. He had the capacity to be very kind, yet rarely chose to show it.

Even at 40 years old now, I find I don’t quite understand what made him this weird mishmash of qualities.

I’m happy you have fond memories, I try to be that kind of father for my son now. I take the good memories I have of my dad and try to amplify those… all while avoiding the things I hated.