Increased police protection for ‘Joker’ opening weekend by LAPD
5 years, 3 months ago

Increased police protection for ‘Joker’ opening weekend by LAPD

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Police Department has decided to increase its visibility at cinema halls when Joker opens next week. The decision has been taken amid heightened law enforcement concern about the violence in the Todd Phillips-directed movie, featuring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role. “The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of public concerns and the historical significance associated with the premiere of Joker. While there are no credible threats in the Los Angeles area, the department will maintain high visibility around theaters when it opens,” department spokesman Josh Rubenstein said in a statement to Variety.

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Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix pictured reading script as new movie’s title’s announced
2 years, 7 months ago

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix pictured reading script as new movie’s title’s announced

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix has been pictured reading the …

Joaquin Phoenix surprises audience at Joker screening
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix surprises audience at Joker screening

India TV News  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix surprised the audience at the screening of his latest, "Joker" in its opening weekend in Los Angeles. Dressed in a dark grey hoodie, Phoenix appeared in the theatre after the Todd Phillips-directed film was screened to meet fans at each cinema hall, answer questions, and click a few selfies. Joaquin Phoenix surprises audience at Joker screening Rated …

Joker breaks box office record with opening weekend despite violence controversy
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker breaks box office record with opening weekend despite violence controversy

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joker has broken the US box office …

Joker audience flees cinema after false reports of shooting
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker audience flees cinema after false reports of shooting

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The audience at a screening of Joker …

Joker screenings in California theatre cancelled after police receives ‘credible threat’
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker screenings in California theatre cancelled after police receives ‘credible threat’

Hindustan Times  

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker has been released amid security concerns. A movie theatre in Huntington Beach, California, cancelled screenings of Joker on Thursday night after a "credible" threat was reported to the police, the Huntington Beach Police Department said on Friday, reported Variety. The Huntington Beach Police Department said in a statement that it had received information about a threat to …

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix's film screenings cancelled in California theaters after receiving 'credible' threat
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix's film screenings cancelled in California theaters after receiving 'credible' threat

Firstpost  

Joker’s main themes of mental illness and its relationship to violence have caused theatres and law enforcement to worry about the message film is sending. A movie theater in Huntington Beach, California, cancelled the screenings of Joker on Thursday night after a “credible” threat was reported to the police, the Huntington Beach Police Department said on Friday, reported Variety. The …

US cinema cancels Joker screenings after ‘credible’ threat
5 years, 3 months ago

US cinema cancels Joker screenings after ‘credible’ threat

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A cinema in California has cancelled screenings …

Is ‘Joker’ a dangerous movie? Our critics have it out
5 years, 3 months ago

Is ‘Joker’ a dangerous movie? Our critics have it out

LA Times  

From concerns over its depiction of violence to wildly divisive reviews, the new movie “Joker” has generated an enormous amount of pre-release anxiety, conversation and controversy. The film nods toward the same enigmatically unnerving qualities as Phillips’ two main acknowledged influences, the Martin Scorsese films “Taxi Driver” and “The King of Comedy.” For a conversation on The Times’ entertainment podcast …

Joker box office collection Day 1: Joaquin Phoenix film opens well
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker box office collection Day 1: Joaquin Phoenix film opens well

India Today  

Just when you thought that Marvel had decimated DC's future with Avengers Endgame this year, DC brought out the origin story of Batman's most mythologised villain, the Joker. Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, hit the screens in India yesterday, along with Hrithik Roshan-Tiger Shroff's War. Praising Phoenix's performance, she wrote, "The Joker is a one-man show, with extended cameos by Robert …

Joker's Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips address concerns over violence in new film
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker's Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips address concerns over violence in new film

ABC  

The new Joker film has been criticised for its ultra-violent take on the superhero genre and has stirred fears of a real-life attack, but star Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips say they wanted it to be as realistic as possible. Key points: Joker has raised concerns around the "sympathetic" portrayal of a villain The US Army has issued a …

During ‘Joker’ opening weekend, LAPD will increase visibility at movie theaters
5 years, 3 months ago

During ‘Joker’ opening weekend, LAPD will increase visibility at movie theaters

LA Times  

The Los Angeles Police Department will increase its visibility around theaters for next week’s opening of “Joker.” The announcement comes after both the FBI and the U.S. Army issued internal warnings about possible threats related to the movie. The new film premieres seven years after a shooter killed 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., during a screening …

Joker director Todd Phillips explains why Joaquin Phoenix's character won't appear in DC Universe films
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker director Todd Phillips explains why Joaquin Phoenix's character won't appear in DC Universe films

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker won’t appear in other …

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix movie gets eight-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix movie gets eight-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Batman’s nemesis and directed by Todd Phillips, the new movie is …

Joker early reactions: Joaquin Phoenix shines in 'Todd Phillips' grippingly atmospheric supervillain origin story'
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker early reactions: Joaquin Phoenix shines in 'Todd Phillips' grippingly atmospheric supervillain origin story'

Firstpost  

Joker will also be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, before releasing in the US on 4 October. Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker, directed by Todd Phillips, premiered at the Venice Film Festival 2019 on 31 August. It’s a tale that’s almost as twisted as the man at its centre, bulging with ideas and pitching towards anarchy.” Cinema Blend: “It is …

Joaquin Phoenix discusses preparing for role in ‘Joker’
5 years, 4 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix discusses preparing for role in ‘Joker’

Associated Press  

VENICE, Italy — Joaquin Phoenix is having a hard time defining the Joker, but then again, he doesn’t really want to. very difficult to distill into a soundbite,” Phoenix said Saturday in advance of the world premiere of “Joker” at the Venice International Film Festival. Phillips said in developing the script he and co-writer Scott Silver pushed each other every …

Decoding the Joker: how will Joaquin Phoenix’s interpretation of the manic anti-hero fare?
5 years, 4 months ago

Decoding the Joker: how will Joaquin Phoenix’s interpretation of the manic anti-hero fare?

The Hindu  

There are two clowns set to go on a roaring rampage of revenge in the coming weeks. On August 31, ahead of its release on October 2, Todd Phillips’ Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role will premiere at the 76th Venice International Film Festival. Phillips’ Joker is an origin story, separate from the DC Extended Universe and a …

Warner Bros. shows off first ‘Joker’ footage at CinemaCon
5 years, 9 months ago

Warner Bros. shows off first ‘Joker’ footage at CinemaCon

LA Times  

Warner Bros. unveiled a first look at “Joker” on April 2 at CinemaCon 2019, the official convention of the National Assn. Phillips told movie theater owners at CinemaCon on Tuesday that he views the film starring Joaquin Phoenix as an “origin story about a beloved character that has no origin.” But he said he’s found it difficult to categorize the …

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