Joaquin Phoenix on ‘Joker’ weight loss, dance and De Niro
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix on ‘Joker’ weight loss, dance and De Niro

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Joaquin Phoenix has been widely praised for his transformative portrayal of the man who becomes the Joker in the new film hitting theaters this Thursday. Why would you ever study that?’” On the 52-pound weight loss: “Once you reach the target weight, everything changes. And I think that really lent itself to some of the physical movement that started to emerge as an important part of the character.” On finding Joker’s dance moves: “I think what influenced me the most was Ray Bolger.There was a particular song called ‘The Old Soft Shoe’ that he performed and I saw a video of it and there’s this odd arrogance almost to his movements and, really, I completely just stole it from him. An earlier take, one that I didn’t think was very good, was the one that worked best.” On sassing off to De Niro’s character: “It was one of my favorite parts, saying ‘Murr-AY.’. And when I did that I thought: Is De Niro just going to throw an ash tray at me?” ___ For more on “Joker,” check out AP’s feature story on the film: http://apne.ws/q0RH6Ir

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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 …

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix shares update on potential sequel
3 years, 3 months ago

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix shares update on potential sequel

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 given fans an update …

Before winning Oscar for Joker, Joaquin Phoenix was supposed to play Batman, but studio rejected him
4 years, 2 months ago

Before winning Oscar for Joker, Joaquin Phoenix was supposed to play Batman, but studio rejected him

Hindustan Times  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his performance as the iconic Batman villain Joker earlier this year, but did you know that the actor was in contention to play The Dark Knight in an abandoned project? After the franchise flopped with director Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, starring George Clooney, Warner Bros began planning a reboot. Director Darren Aronofsky …

'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen
4 years, 11 months ago

'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen

NPR  

'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen Todd Phillips has been nominated for an Oscar for his film, a Batman villain origin story that explores mental health and the lack of social services. So another, like, Scorsese reference is the fact that there's a late-night "Tonight Show" kind of variety show that's Arthur's mother's favorite …

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker had a shocking alternative ending
5 years ago

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker had a shocking alternative ending

India TV News  

The blockbuster comic book film "Joker" has a terrifying ending, but there was an even more shocking and horrifying alternative ending to Todd Phillips movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the starring role. In a Fatman Beyond podcast recently, filmmaker Kevin Smith claimed that there was one alternative ending planned for the now blockbuster movie, reports independent.co.uk. In the climax of …

Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips may reunite for Joker sequel
5 years, 1 month ago

Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips may reunite for Joker sequel

India Today  

Director Todd Phillips is likely to reteam with Joaquin Phoenix for a sequel to the $1 billion-grossing R-rated hit Joker, says a source. Watch Joker trailer here: The director will write the screenplay to the sequel along with co-writer Scott Silver, with whom he worked on the original's script, sources told the Hollywood Reporter. The initial box office numbers scored …

It was awkward position to be in: Joaquin Phoenix on not addressing \'Joker\' violence
5 years, 1 month ago

It was awkward position to be in: Joaquin Phoenix on not addressing \'Joker\' violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Los Angeles: Actor Joaquin Phoenix says he took a conscious decision to not address the controversy around the violent themes of his recent feature "Joker" as he feared that it might actually lead to extreme incidents. In an interview with Los Angeles Times, Phoenix said he felt blindsided by the criticism coming towards film's way. Families of victims who were …

Wondering why Joker did what he did? Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips discuss controversial talk show scene
5 years, 2 months ago

Wondering why Joker did what he did? Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips discuss controversial talk show scene

Hindustan Times  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips have spoken about the hotly debated talk show scene in Joker. He has that part in his journal, where he says that, ‘I hope my death makes more sense than my life.’ So we’d remember talking early on about the sequence in which somebody wants to take their own life, but they want …

Joker: A brilliant Joaquin Phoenix performance fails to redeem this confused, shallow origin story
5 years, 2 months ago

Joker: A brilliant Joaquin Phoenix performance fails to redeem this confused, shallow origin story

Firstpost  

In one of the most macabre scenes from the animated film The Killing Joke, based on Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s graphic novel of the same name, we see the Joker putting on a song-and-dance for his captive, Commissioner James Gordon, at an abandoned circus. “When the world is full of care, and every headline screams despair/ When all is …

Confused about the ending of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker? Director Todd Phillips (sort of) has answers
5 years, 2 months ago

Confused about the ending of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker? Director Todd Phillips (sort of) has answers

Hindustan Times  

The recent comic book film Joker ends with the title character saying, “You won’t get it.” He could very well have been speaking to the audience. He might not even be the Joker.’ ” Several fan theories have found their way online, with many wondering if Phoenix is even playing the Joker at all. His last line in the movie …

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 …

Joaquin Phoenix didn’t get along with Robert De Niro on Joker sets, says ‘I didn’t like to talk to him’
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix didn’t get along with Robert De Niro on Joker sets, says ‘I didn’t like to talk to him’

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't all smooth sailing between actors Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro on the sets of Joker. Actors Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro attend the Joker premiere during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Director Todd Phillips and Robert De Niro interact at the premiere of Joker at the Toronto International Film Festival. Joker features a new take …

Joker review: Powerful film stars a brooding performance from Joaquin Phoenix
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker review: Powerful film stars a brooding performance from Joaquin Phoenix

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. The answer given in Todd Phillips’s ingenious new feature is Batman’s …

‘Joker’ ending explained: Director Todd Phillips on fan theories and open questions
5 years, 3 months ago

‘Joker’ ending explained: Director Todd Phillips on fan theories and open questions

LA Times  

When the words “The End” appear onscreen at the conclusion of “Joker,” that really is the end. “Me and Scott and Joaquin, we never talked about what he has — I never wanted to say, ‘He’s a narcissist and this and that,’ ” Phillips said. His last line in the movie is, ‘You wouldn’t get it.’ — Todd Phillips “Maybe …

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 …

Joaquin Phoenix didn't speak to Robert De Niro on Joker set, even though he's a fan
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix didn't speak to Robert De Niro on Joker set, even though he's a fan

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. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix has revealed that he and Robert De Niro barely …

Joker movie review: Joaquin Phoenix mesmerises in Todd Phillips' entertaining but problematic treatment
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker movie review: Joaquin Phoenix mesmerises in Todd Phillips' entertaining but problematic treatment

Firstpost  

It seems like Joker is less an individual film and more an angry response to the drubbing the character received in the previous DCEU film. To some extent, the intent works in the film’s favour, and Joker indeed is a worthwhile entertaining experience in the cinemas – if you ignore its problematic politics, juvenile messaging and cringe-inducing lack of subtlety. …

Joker Movie Review: Joaquin Phoenix gives performance of a lifetime in deeply disturbing film
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker Movie Review: Joaquin Phoenix gives performance of a lifetime in deeply disturbing film

India Today  

There is a scene in the film where Arthur Fleck is standing in a decrepit elevator with his neighbour Sophie and her daughter. We've seen Cesar Romero's playful prankster, Jack Nicholson in Batman and no one can forget Heath Ledger's dark and sadistic portrayal of the Joker. Ledger's characterisation of the Joker in Dark Knight set a benchmark, which, it …

Joker review: A (Joaquin) Phoenix from the ashes
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker review: A (Joaquin) Phoenix from the ashes

The Hindu  

Hurt people, hurt people. Set in decrepit Gotham, the film focuses on the life of Arthur Fleck, a wannabe stand-up comedian who’s never felt a moment of happiness in his entire life. Drawing cues from Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy — featuring Robert Di Nero as a mentally unstable comedian — Phillips’ use of tragic humour hits home immediately. …

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 …

Joaquin Phoenix reacts over question on \'Joker\' instigating violence
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix reacts over question on \'Joker\' instigating violence

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington DC: American actor Joaquin Phoenix who is receiving appreciations for his role in the upcoming film 'Joker,' recently stepped away from an interview after he was asked about his film potentially inspiring violence. The role of the 44-year-old actor has been gaining rave reviews and high praise, including a surprising Golden Lion win at the Venice Film Festival last …

Joaquin Phoenix walks out of interview when asked if his new film Joker might incite violence
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix walks out of interview when asked if his new film Joker might incite violence

Daily Mail  

His performance in Joker, which won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival a couple of weeks ago, has him tipped for awards glory. The actor, 44, walked out of an interview with The Telegraph's film critic Robbie Collin rather than answer a direct question about whether Joker might incite violence. Left the room: Joaquin Phoenix walked out of …

Joaquin Phoenix walks off "Joker" interview after question about film inciting violence
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix walks off "Joker" interview after question about film inciting violence

Salon  

Joaquin Phoenix’s interview with The Telegraph film critic Robbie Collin has gone viral after the actor walked out of the discussion after being pressed to answer a question about whether or not his upcoming movie “Joker” will encourage people to become violent. Collin asked Phoenix if he worries “Joker” might “perversely end up inspiring exactly the kind of people it’s …

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix often worried co-stars by walking off set in the middle of a scene
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix often worried co-stars by walking off set in the middle of a scene

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. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix would walk off the set of Joker while in …

TIFF 2019: Joaquin Phoenix’s crazy, disturbing, brilliant Joker will get Oscar
5 years, 3 months ago

TIFF 2019: Joaquin Phoenix’s crazy, disturbing, brilliant Joker will get Oscar

Deccan Chronicle  

Toronto: The red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, which leads up to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, is stained with dashed hopes and splatters of blood ’n’ sweat of actors who gave their all to a role but got nothing in return, because the film carrying them just wasn’t worth it. In writer-director Todd Phillips’ Joker, which …

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: Joaquin Phoenix lost so much weight to play Batman villain he started ‘going mad’
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix lost so much weight to play Batman villain he started ‘going mad’

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. Read our privacy policy Joker star Joaquin Phoenix has said he lost so much weight …

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 …

Joker director Todd Phillips reveals he spent one year convincing Warner Bros to bankroll R-Rated DC Villain film
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker director Todd Phillips reveals he spent one year convincing Warner Bros to bankroll R-Rated DC Villain film

Firstpost  

Joaquin Phoenix reportedly agreed to play the title role in Joker after a ‘drawn-out, four-month process’ came to end Los Angeles: Joker director Todd Phillips has revealed he spent an entire year trying to convince Warner Bros to let him make a violent and edgy film on the iconic DC villain. The film, which earned an expected R-rating by MPAA …

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix descends into super-villainy madness in a corrupt Gotham City
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix descends into super-villainy madness in a corrupt Gotham City

Firstpost  

Joaquin Phoenix, who faces rejection in his career and gets mocked by people, slowly turns into a maniac in Joker The makers of the highly-anticipated film Joker released the trailer of the film on Wednesday and the super-villainy madness of the clown is all that the audiences were waiting for. The 2 minutes 24 seconds trailer chronicles the life of …

Joker trailer out: Joaquin Phoenix film traces the origins of Batman's most terrifying enemy
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker trailer out: Joaquin Phoenix film traces the origins of Batman's most terrifying enemy

India Today  

The makers of the much-awaited film Joker unveiled the trailer of the film on Wednesday and it is sure to give fans severe chills. The 2 minutes 24 seconds trailer shows the life of Arthur Fleck, a miserable stand-up comedian who after numerous failures decides to become a villain in Gotham city. The trailer ends with Arthur getting invited by …

Joaquin Phoenix says Joker's fans will be upset with makers for not following comic books' storyline
5 years, 5 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix says Joker's fans will be upset with makers for not following comic books' storyline

Firstpost  

Joaquin Phoenix will be seen as Arthur Fleck alongside Zazie Beetz and Robert DeNiro. Joaquin Phoenix says fans will be upset with the team of his upcoming film Joker for not following the character arc of the supervillain established in the original DC comics. Phoenix, who is playing the titular character in the Todd Phillips-directed movie, said the filmmaker decided …

Joker Trailer: It's time to 'put on a happy face' with Joaquin Phoenix as terrifying joker
5 years, 9 months ago

Joker Trailer: It's time to 'put on a happy face' with Joaquin Phoenix as terrifying joker

India TV News  

The latest Joker movie featuring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic DC comics antagonist The Joker has been making huge headlines ever since its inception. Taking to Instagram, director Todd Phillips shared Joker Trailer featuring Joaquin Phoenix. While the trailer appears to reveal nothing about the plot, director Todd Phillips said at the Warner Bros presentation that the film is still …

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix slowly veers towards madness in this origin story of the Clown Prince of Crime
5 years, 9 months ago

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix slowly veers towards madness in this origin story of the Clown Prince of Crime

Firstpost  

Warner Bros released the first official teaser trailer of Joker and Joaquin Phoenix shows us yet again why many consider him to be the greatest actor of our generation. #JokerMovie - in theaters October 4. pic.twitter.com/TxF3Jqxjjr — Joker Movie April 3, 2019 The chilling teaser, which released on Wednesday, shows a pre-Joker Arthur Fleck, working as a clown on the …

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix challenges the memory of Heath Ledger with unhinged take on Batman villain
5 years, 9 months ago

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix challenges the memory of Heath Ledger with unhinged take on Batman villain

Hindustan Times  

Warner Bros released the first trailer of the upcoming Joker film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the popular Batman villain, a day after premiering it at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas. Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix inherits the role from Heath Ledger, Jared Leto. There are several shots in the trailer that hint at an uncomfortably close relationship between Arthur and …

‘Joker’ trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is scarily good as the deranged villain
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Joker’ trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is scarily good as the deranged villain

LA Times  

“I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize it’s a comedy.” So says Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in the new origin movie by Todd Phillips and Warner Bros., which released a teaser trailer Wednesday after previewing it at CinemaCon on Tuesday night. The “Joker” trailer paints a dark picture of Gotham City and of …

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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