Reeves’ take on Batman doesn’t show a hero behind the mask. Reeves shows a person behind the mask, which is what makes The Batman such a fascinating interpretation of the age-old character.

While historically most sci-fi media has focused on electronic synthesizer sounds (think: blasters in Star Wars, robotic sounds in Terminator, etc.), the goal of Dune, and of fake documentary realism, is to immerse the viewer in realistic visual and auditory experience and therefore launch them into the story and world.

Miyazaki’s design of Kaonashi’s body changes along with the complex colors and overwhelming props in the bathhouse scene contrasts with the mild color tone and moving background in the train scene. The modification of these visual design elements illustrates the turmoil but eventual balance and peace Chihiro experiences in the new environment.