The $10 t-shirt deal of the day over at RIPT Apparel today is a mash-up of Darth Vader (Star Wars) and Bane (The Dark Knight Rises) called “Your Breathing Must Be More Severe” by Moysche.

The shirt went on sale at RIPT today, Sunday, August 19, 2012, at midnight CST, and will continue for 24 hours from then, and once it’s over, it will not be sold on the site anymore.

Hello Geeks, FamousMonster here. So, how many movies have you seen this year? I’ve spent the past couple of hours cataloging every film I’ve seen released in 2012, and the magic number is 60. That’s 60 movies in seven months, which means out of the 228 days of the year so far – I’ve spent five entire days watching new movies.

With four and a half months left in 2012, I think it might be a good time to figure out what my favorite movies of the year are so far. Soon we’ll be transitioning from summer’s popcorn blockbusters to fall’s dramatic, heavy-hitting films vying for Oscars and Golden Globes. There’s been a lot of fantastic films this year, some of which were huge successes with wide releases and record-breaking box office returns, while others were limited-release independent films that deserve your attention.

It’s my hope that this list of ten films balances obvious, geek-approved genre flicks with new, interesting titles that you’ll seek out and enjoy. Of course, there are still plenty of highly-anticipated films on the way – The Master, Lincoln, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and Django Unchained – but until then, this list should keep you busy. OK, enough talking, let’s get on with the show. Without further adieu, here’s my list of the 10 best films of 2012 so far…

There are a lot of surprises in store for those who haven’t watched Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight Rises. Looking back at it all, Nolan has created a trilogy rich with mythology and wonder, and to finally see it come to an end is a bit sad. Now with the film completed and released, the cast are finally weighing in on what The Dark Knight Rises meant to them.

In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Rises star Joseph Gordon-Levitt talked about what it was like to work with Nolan for a second time and to be a part of the final chapter of The Dark Knight Trilogy. Beware there will be spoilers below, so if you haven’t seen The Dark Knight Rises yet, turn back.

The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Written by Jody Duncan Jesser
Hardcover
Abrams Books | 304 Pages
Release Date: July 20, 2012

In 2005, director Christopher Nolan reinvigorated Warner Bros.’ blundering Batman film franchise with Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale as Gotham’s caped crusader.

A dark, realistic reboot of DC’s brooding avenger, Batman Begins explored the comic book hero’s origins and his evolution from billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne to watchful protector, combating crime and corruption in Gotham City.

A 2008 sequel, The Dark Knight, took the intriguing, character-driven premise and raised the stakes, pitting Batman in an all-out war against the Joker (Heath Ledger), a sinister agent of chaos who killed Bruce Wayne’s greatest love and transformed District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) into the vengeful Two-Face.

2012’s The Dark Knight Rises provided a definitive conclusion to the Dark Knight legend as masked terrorist Bane (Tom Hardy) held Gotham City hostage under the fear of nuclear annihilation, forcing the Dark Knight to resurface and save a city that branded him an enemy.

Audiences never knew how the Jonathan Crane became the Scarecrow or how the Joker really got those scars, and they will probably never know the true story behind Bane. But a recent interview reveals what could have been Bane’s back story in The Dark Knight Rises. Check it out below.

Much like the previous Batman villains in Christopher Nolan‘s Dark Knight Trilogy, there was no explanation as to who Bane was or how he came to be. Sure The Dark Knight Rises hints at it once, but it is so subtle and so late into the film, that when it does appear, there is just not enough time to process it. Time constraints and numerous plots prevented Nolan from truly fleshing out his story. Now, a new interview from costume designer Lindy Hemming hints at how Bane would have been introduced into the film properly.