History Creator / JoelSchumacher

Joel Schumacher (Born August 29, 1939) is a prolific director (and sometimes screenwriter), responsible for a long list of films, which surprisingly, features [[NeverLiveItDown only one]] movie titled ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''. In fact, here are some things he did that were not ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.

Schumacher directed the successful teen films ''Film/StElmosFire'' and ''Film/TheLostBoys''. The success of these films allowed studios to trust him with bigger projects. These included adaptations of ''Film/TheClient'' and ''Film/ATimeToKill'', both adapted from novels written by Creator/JohnGrisham, which saw further commercial success for Schumacher.

After parents were displeased with the dark tone of ''Film/BatmanReturns'', Schumacher was chosen to replace Creator/TimBurton as the director of the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' film series. Under his direction, the films got notably more camp and colorful compared to the dark and grim tone of the previous entries. His first Batman film, ''Film/BatmanForever'', received mixed reception from critics but was a huge commercial success, being the second highest grossing film of 1995. The followup, ''BatmanAndRobin'' though took the flawed aspects of ''Forever'' and caused the film to be panned by audiences and critics. Despite its success at the box office, though not to the extent of ''Batman Forever'', the franchise's studio Creator/WarnerBros decided to put the series on hold and no live action Batman film would be released for another 8 years. Schumacher, who considers himself a fan of Batman, has apologized for the campiness of his films, claiming the studio pressured him into making it kid friendly and easily sell toys.

Since Batman, he has directed a couple of financially successful films such as ''[[Film/EightMM 8MM]]'', ''[[Film/ThePhantomOfTheOpera2004 The Phantom of the Opera]]'' and ''Film/PhoneBooth''. He also directed chapters 5 and 6 in the hit Netflix series ''Series/HouseOfCards''.

In addition to directing movies, Schumacher has also directed a number of music videos including Kiss from a Rose by Seal and The End Is the Beginning Is the End by Smashing Pumpkins, both songs being on the soundtracks to ''Batman Forever'' and ''Batman and Robin'' respectively.

After parents were displeased with the dark tone of ''Film/BatmanReturns'', Schumacher was chosen to replace Creator/TimBurton as the director of the ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'' film series. Under his direction, the films got notably more camp and colorful compared to the dark and grim tone of the previous entries. His first Batman film, ''Film/BatmanForever'', received mixed reception from critics but was a huge commercial success, being the second highest grossing film of 1995. The followup, ''Batman and Robin'' though took the flawed aspects of ''Forever'' and caused the film to be panned by audiences and critics. Despite its success at the box office, though not to the extent of ''Batman Forever'', the franchise's studio Creator/WarnerBros decided to put the series on hold and no live action Batman film would be released for another 8 years. Schumacher, who considers himself a fan of Batman, has apologized for the campiness of his films, claiming the studio pressured him into making it kid friendly and easily sell toys.

In addition to directing movies, Schumacher has also directed a number a number of music videos including Kiss from a Rose by Seal and The End Is the Beginning Is the End by Smashing Pumpkins, both songs being on the soundtracks to ''Batman Forever'' and ''Batman and Robin'' respectively.

!! films involved:

Schumacher directed the successful teen films ''Film/StElmosFire'' and ''Film/TheLostBoys'' The success of these films allowed studios to trust him with bigger projects. These included adaptations of ''Film/TheClient'' and ''Film/ATimeToKill'', both adapted from novels written by Creator/JohnGrisham, which saw further commercial success for Schumacher.

Schumacher directed the successful Brat Pack films St. Elmo's Fire and The Lost Boys. The success of these films allowed studios to trust him with bigger projects. These included adaptations of The Client and Time to Kill, both adapted from novels written by John Grisham, which saw further commercial success for Schumacher.

After parents were displeased with the dark tone of Batman Returns, Schumacher was chosen to replace Tim Burton as the director of the Batman film series. Under his direction, the films got notable more camp and colourful compared to the dark and grim tone of the previous batman films. His first batman film, Batman Forever, received mixed reception from critics but was a huge commercial success, being the second highest grossing film of 1995. The followup, Batman and Robin though took the flawed aspects of Forever and caused the film to be panned by audiences and critics. Despite its success at the box office, though not to the extent of batman forever, the franchise's studio Warner Brothers decided to put the series on hold and no live action Batman film would be released for another 8 years. Schumacher, who considers himself a fan of Batman, has apologized for the campiness of his batman films, claiming the studio pressured him into making kid friendly and easily sell toys.

Since Batman, he has directed a couple of financially successful films such as Trepass, Phantom of the Opera and Phone Booth. He also directed chapters 5 and 6 in the hit netflix series House of Cards.

In addition to directing movies, Schumacher has also directed a number a number of music videos including Kiss from a Rose by Seal and The End Is the Beginning Is the End by Smashing Pumpkins, both songs being in the Batman Forever soundtrack.

Joel Schumacher (August 29, 1939-) is a prolific director (and sometimes screenwriter), responsible for a long list of films, which surprisingly, features [[NeverLiveItDown only one]] movie titled ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''. In fact, here are some things he did that were not ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.

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!!Other films involved:

* ''[[Film/ThePhantomOfTheOpera The Phantom of the Opera]]'' (2004)

* ''Film/ThePhantomOfTheOpera'' (2004)

* ''Veronica Guerin'' (2003)

* ''Film/Flawless'' (1999)

* ''Series/HouseOfCards'' (2013)

* ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'' (1997)

* ''Film/TheLostBoys'' (1985)

-> "Oh, Schumacher, really!? [[NeverLiveItDown What, is he gonna put]] [[Film/BatmanAndRobin Bat-Nipples]] on [[Film/TheWiz The Tin Man]]?"
-->-- WebOriginal/TheNostalgiaCritic in his review of TheWiz with WebOriginal/ToddInTheShadows.

* ''Film/BatmanAndRobin'' (1997)

* ''Film/EightMM'' (1997)

* ''Film/{{Twelve}}'' (2010)

* ''Film/{{Twelve}}''(2010)

A prolific director (and sometimes screenwriter), responsible for a long list of films, which surprisingly, features [[NeverLiveItDown only one]] movie titled ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''. In fact, here are some things he did that were not ''Film/BatmanAndRobin''.

* ''TheLostBoys''
* ''StElmosFire''
* ''FallingDown''
* ''{{Flatliners}}''
* ''Film/EightMM''
* ''TheClient''
* ''Film/BatmanForever''
* ''ATimeToKill''
* ''Film/{{Phonebooth}}''
* ''Veronica Guerin''
* ''ThePhantomOfTheOpera''
* ''TheNumber23''
* ''TheWiz'' (screenplay only)
* ''Twelve''
* ''DCCab''

* ''VeronicaGuerin''

* ''{{Twelve}}''

* ''The Number 23''