It's pretty much central to his character.

I assumed as much, yeah. It was really well-used. I just kept thinking of No Country for Old Men, because I do love that movie so.

the machinations are beautiful.

It made it all more real. The idea of a city as violent as Gotham having perfectly stable and bland politics is a ridiculous one and would have completely undermined the portrayal they were going for.

Going to see it again in a couple hours, can't wait!