• Joel Schumacher, director of Batman films, dies at 80

    Joel Schumacher, director of Batman films, dies at 80

    June 22, 2020 | 06:09pm

    Joel Schumacher, costume designer-turned-director of films including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Falling Down,” as well as “Batman” films, died in New York City on Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 80. Schumacher was handed the reins of the “Batman” franchise when Tim Burton exited Warner Bros.’ Caped Crusader …
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