This is our last movie in our winter series where plants
have a starring role. This time it is the animated television
series The New Batman Adventures, with
special focus on Poison Ivy and Batgirl. In multiple episodes, we learn of the
friendship between Commissioner Gordon’s daughter, Barbara Gordon, and Pamela
Isley, and the separate paths they take. Both redheads are interested in saving plants and join up to protest
against Chlorogene Corporation’s practice of dumping chemicals used to super
mulch vegetables.
Pamela takes an extreme approach, manipulating a thug named Temblar
to sabotage the corporate headquarters. In the process she is exposed to
chemicals and her DNA is altered. Poison Ivy emerges, with super abilities including
mind control, and control over the plant world. She becomes an eco-terrorist, using carnivorous
plants and fast growing vines as weapons. Even Batman is powerless against her tactics.
Luckily Batgirl is able to liberate Batman and gain his acceptance as a side kick,
and to rescue her father the Commissioner from a carnivorous plant. Great fun - enjoy the animation!
- Part One (1/2)
- Part Two (2/2)
Over the last month we have taken a look at a few movies
where plants play a key role. We have seen bio-engineered security plants,
killer tomatoes, carnivorous plants that eat humans, and an eco-terrorist that
has control over the plant world. Part of our goal was to have some fun in the
dark days of January. Now, the days are getting longer, and it’s almost time to
plan this year’s vegetable garden. I recommend heirloom seeds, to avoid some of
the mayhem we have seen in the movies!
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