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 was believed, no one could touch. The privileged like Thomas Wayne make paltry statements about poverty, while the ones pushed to the periphery of society like Arthur Fleck and his ailing mother Penny remain invisible. Thomas Wayne's speech on poverty; another one where Arthur meets a young Bruce Wayne, which might confuse the timelines for a few, are among the problematic parts of Joker.

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Joker 2 director makes surprise admission about Arthur Fleck’s true identity
3 months ago

Joker 2 director makes surprise admission about Arthur Fleck’s true identity

The Independent  

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Joaquin Phoenix weighs in on Joker 2’s controversial ending
3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix weighs in on Joker 2’s controversial ending

The Independent  

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Joker 2 trailer viewers react to ‘jump scare’ cameo in new sequel
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Joker 2 trailer viewers react to ‘jump scare’ cameo in new 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. “Steve Coogan being in the Joker 2 trailer for 2 seconds …

Joker 2 director Todd Phillips addresses musical rumours
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Joker 2 director Todd Phillips addresses musical rumours

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. After the trailer for the DC Studios film, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, was released …

Joker 2 Trailer: Fans already obsessed with ‘perfect’ Joaquin Phoenix lipstick scene
9 months ago

Joker 2 Trailer: Fans already obsessed with ‘perfect’ Joaquin Phoenix lipstick scene

The Independent  

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Joker 2 reveals a captivating glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix in Gotham City
1 year, 3 months ago

Joker 2 reveals a captivating glimpse of Joaquin Phoenix in Gotham City

Hindustan Times  

Joker: Folie à Deux is scheduled to hit movie theaters on October 4, 2024. The upcoming film "Joker: Folie à Deux" has revealed a fresh look of its leading star, Joaquin Phoenix, standing in the rain surrounded by vibrant and colourful umbrellas. Rain-soaked Gotham unveils the Joker's return, with a musical twist and Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn. Director Todd …

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 starring Joaquin Phoenix gets an intriguing title, fans speculate Harley Quinn's entry in sequel
2 years, 7 months ago

Joker 2 starring Joaquin Phoenix gets an intriguing title, fans speculate Harley Quinn's entry in sequel

India TV News  

Todd Phillips has confirmed the sequel to "Joker" in an Instagram post that also revealed that Joaquin Phoenix, the titular star of the 2019 hit, was returning for the role. Phillips unveiled the cover of the script, written by him and Scott Silver, with the title "Joker: Folie a Deux". Folie a Deux is defined as “the presence of 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 …

Joaquin Phoenix in talks to sign blockbuster $50 million deal for two Joker sequels: report
4 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix in talks to sign blockbuster $50 million deal for two Joker sequels: report

Hindustan Times  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix is reportedly being offered $50 million to reprise his role as Arthur Fleck in two sequels to his 2019 blockbuster, Joker. They plan to make two sequels in the next four years, with a long-term commitment to Joaquin and his Joker director Todd Phillips and producer Bradley Cooper. It’s all about getting Joaquin to accept the terms …

The real story of Heath Ledger’s ‘physically and mentally draining’ descent into the mind of the Joker
4 years, 8 months ago

The real story of Heath Ledger’s ‘physically and mentally draining’ descent into the mind of the Joker

Hindustan Times  

Actor Heath Ledger’s death due to an accidental overdose forever cast a shadow on the film The Dark Knight, in which Ledger played the Joker opposite Christian Bale’s Batman. Ledger said in a New York Times interview that playing the Joker was ‘physically and mentally draining’. He’s just an absolute sociopath, a cold-blooded, mass-murdering clown.” A documentary featuring Ledger’s father, …

Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for ‘Joker’
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for ‘Joker’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Joaquin Phoenix’s visceral portrayal of a troubled man’s descent into villainy in “Joker” earned him his first Oscar in a career that has seen personal and professional highs and lows. Phoenix was nominated twice before for lead actor, for 2012’s “The Master” and his performance as Johnny Cash in 2005’s “Walk the Line.” He received a supporting …

Joaquin Phoenix accepts he was a scoundrel and cruel, talks animal rights in Oscar speech. Watch
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix accepts he was a scoundrel and cruel, talks animal rights in Oscar speech. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar on Sunday for his terrifying performance as an isolated loner who becomes one of the world’s best known comic book villains in Joker, and invoked his late brother River Phoenix in one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night. Phoenix, 45, won the best actor Oscar after three previous nominations, crowning an …

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker, addresses racism, climate change, gender inequality
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker, addresses racism, climate change, gender inequality

Firstpost  

At the Academy Awards and the entire Hollywood award season, Phoenix had emerged as an undisputed frontrunner even though he was up against the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce. Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix finally ended his dry run at the Oscars as he picked up the best actor trophy for his performance in and …

’Joker’ earns Joaquin Phoenix his maiden Oscar
4 years, 11 months ago

’Joker’ earns Joaquin Phoenix his maiden Oscar

Live Mint  

Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix finally ended his dry run at the Oscars as he picked up the best actor trophy for his performance in and as "Joker" at the 92nd Academy Awards. At the Academy Awards and the entire Hollywood award season, Phoenix had emerged as an undisputed frontrunner even though he was up against the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, …

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix deserves his best actor Oscar — but not for ‘Joker’ alone
4 years, 11 months ago

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix deserves his best actor Oscar — but not for ‘Joker’ alone

LA Times  

In one of his greatest, most entrancing performances, Joaquin Phoenix plays a coldblooded killer who strikes terror in the hearts of the rich, the predatory and the corrupt. All this is true of Arthur Fleck, the villainous psychopath at the center of Todd Phillips’ “Joker” and the role that won Phoenix the best actor Oscar on Sunday night. But it …

Joaquin Phoenix gives shout-out to Heath Ledger in SAG Awards speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix gives shout-out to Heath Ledger in SAG Awards speech

India TV News  

Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix, who is tipped to win this year's best actor Oscar for his role in "Joker", has credited "The Dark Knight" star Heath Ledger for giving him the confidence to play the DC supervillain. The late Ledger played Joker in "The Last Knight", and Phoenix takes on the character in last year's film. "Really, I'm standing here …

Joaquin Phoenix's Best Actor Oscar nod for Joker is compensation for all the previous snubs in his storied career
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix's Best Actor Oscar nod for Joker is compensation for all the previous snubs in his storied career

Firstpost  

Joaquin Phoenix seems to have gotten the Leonardo DiCaprio treatment at Oscars 2020, having been nominated for his previous snubs more than the film from last year. Did the Academy really have to give Daniel Day-Lewis a third Oscar, that too for Lincoln, an anodyne biopic practically crafted from the contents of a tin can marked ‘DIY Oscar bait?’ And …

Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker at Golden Globes 2020: The ascent after the descent
5 years ago

Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker at Golden Globes 2020: The ascent after the descent

India Today  

Todd Phillips's Joker received four nominations at the 77th Golden Globe Awards - Best Actor, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Motion Picture. It secured two wins - Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for Hildur Gu°nad³ttir. - #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/78Y5FewsLj Golden Globe Awards January 6, 2020 Phoenix's Joker emerged on the other side dancing - down …

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 …

"Joker" does not deserve its Golden Globe nominations (except for one)
5 years, 1 month ago

"Joker" does not deserve its Golden Globe nominations (except for one)

Salon  

The Golden Globe nominations are in, and Todd Phillips’ “Joker” has scored four big ones: Best Motion Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Score. Setting aside the film’s shortcomings as a message picture, though, the other problem is that “Joker” has the veneer of a gritty character study a la “Taxi Driver” but lacks the substance to go …

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 …

Why Joaquin Phoenix likes your ‘Joker’ theories. He’s also got his own
5 years, 1 month ago

Why Joaquin Phoenix likes your ‘Joker’ theories. He’s also got his own

LA Times  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix says he was a little thrown by all the attention “Joker” has received. Honestly, Todd and I were just trying to make something that didn’t end our careers.” Before “Joker” came along, Phoenix had turned down a number of offers to star in comic-book movies. Just based on what I’d seen of him in movies or on …

Joker sequel: Joaquin Phoenix says ‘there’s way too much to explore’ in just one movie
5 years, 2 months ago

Joker sequel: Joaquin Phoenix says ‘there’s way too much to explore’ in just one movie

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 suggested he would make a Joker sequel, explaining …

Joaquin Phoenix\'s Joker one of greatest performances I ever seen: Jessica Chastain
5 years, 2 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix\'s Joker one of greatest performances I ever seen: Jessica Chastain

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington DC: Seems like Jessica Chastain has joined the 'Joker' fan clan as the actor feels the movie is "one of the greatest pieces of acting" she ever saw! Phoenix's October release set the cash registers ringing at the box office as the film raked in over USD 856 million worldwide, and even became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all …

Will there be a ‘Joker’ sequel? Joaquin Phoenix shares his thoughts
5 years, 2 months ago

Will there be a ‘Joker’ sequel? Joaquin Phoenix shares his thoughts

LA Times  

In all of his years of acting, stretching back to when he was 8 years old, Joaquin Phoenix has never done a sequel. “That’s ridiculous.” Movies ‘Joker’ ending explained: Director Todd Phillips on fan theories and open questions As the controversial new comic-book film ‘Joker’ hits theaters, director Todd Phillips delves into some of the film’s ambiguities. While they were …

Loved Joker's mad dance on NYC stairs? Take a virtual tour
5 years, 2 months ago

Loved Joker's mad dance on NYC stairs? Take a virtual tour

India Today  

Earlier this month, the release of Joker took the whole world on a ride and the film has gone on to become one of the highest grossing movies worldwide. One scene from the Joker that has been shared widely, to the point of becoming the latest meme online, is the famous stairs scene where Joaquin Phoenix comes dancing down after …

Jared Leto’s Joker Tried to Foil Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker’s Fiendish Plot to Make a Movie About the Joker
5 years, 2 months ago

Jared Leto’s Joker Tried to Foil Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker’s Fiendish Plot to Make a Movie About the Joker

Slate  

Jingle bells, Batman smells, and Joker actor Jared Leto was so incensed at Warner Bros.’ plan to make a standalone movie about the Joker starring someone other than Jared Leto that he asked his then-music manager Irving Azoff to reach out to the studio’s parent company to get the film killed, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Leto’s feelings about Joker …

Joaquin Phoenix describes Joker deleted scene that you will never, ever see
5 years, 2 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix describes Joker deleted scene that you will never, ever see

Hindustan Times  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix has spoken about a deleted scene from Joker, which he initially felt was ‘one of the best scenes’ of the film. In an interview to Collider, Phoenix said, “There was a scene that, that during the shoot we thought was one of the best scenes and we loved his behavior in the scene, and I’d always really …

Marvel writer Dan Slott doubles down on criticism of Joker after calling Joaquin Phoenix starrer a 'bad movie'
5 years, 2 months ago

Marvel writer Dan Slott doubles down on criticism of Joker after calling Joaquin Phoenix starrer a 'bad movie'

The Independent  

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Joaquin Phoenix's Joker box office collection in India: Day 12
5 years, 2 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker box office collection in India: Day 12

India Today  

Joker is on fire. Joker, which witnessed a decent opening of Rs 5.15 crore on October 2, has now entered the Rs 50-crore club at the box office on Day 12. Here's the total box office collection of Joker from October 2 to October 13: Week 1: Day 1: Wednesday : Rs 5.15 crore Day 2: Thursday : Rs 3.35 …

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 actor Joaquin Phoenix hits paramedics truck
5 years, 2 months ago

Joker actor Joaquin Phoenix hits paramedics truck

India Today  

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix reportedly hit a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle in West Hollywood. Phoenix took too narrow a turn and his car struck the unoccupied truck on Tuesday afternoon, according to TMZ, reports pagesix.com. According to TMZ, Phoenix's car suffered the brunt of the damage to its right front quarter panel, while the emergency vehicle only had a …

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 …

Joker: Jared Leto ‘alienated and upset’ by new Joaquin Phoenix movie
5 years, 2 months ago

Joker: Jared Leto ‘alienated and upset’ by new Joaquin Phoenix movie

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 Jared Leto was reportedly left “alienated and …

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 …

"Joker": A harsh indictment of neoliberalism and gangster capitalism
5 years, 3 months ago

"Joker": A harsh indictment of neoliberalism and gangster capitalism

Salon  

Writer-director Todd Phillips’ “Joker” is a dark, enthralling, challenging, and seductive film about how a cruel and indifferent world can create a human monster. “Joker’s” narrative explores a basic narrative question: How does an ordinary if profoundly alienated man such as Arthur Fleck eventually become a supervillain? Is this Joker the same character from the Batman comic books — or …

The politics of the Joker, explained
5 years, 3 months ago

The politics of the Joker, explained

Salon  

Politics is inextricably linked with popular culture, and few characters are as fraught with political meaning as those who have appeared in America’s recent Batman films. As comic book fans flock to cinema to see “Joker,” the new Todd Phillips film about the iconic clown prince of crime starring Joaquin Phoenix in the title role, let's take a closer look …

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 raises more questions than an average comic book-inspired film: Here's an effort not to answer a single one
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker raises more questions than an average comic book-inspired film: Here's an effort not to answer a single one

Firstpost  

Have you watched Joker? Did the evolution of Fleck’s personality, traits and tics over the course of the film feel smooth and logical to you? Were you taken aback by the Joker’s reckless abandon and viciousness when it came to dispensing of people whose presence had become less than desirable? Did you maybe think all the pre-release shock and hype …

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: Phoenix portrayal is neither a masterpiece for the ages nor a danger to society
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker: Phoenix portrayal is neither a masterpiece for the ages nor a danger to society

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. Ever since the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, I’d been assured that there …

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 is a film that takes itself too seriously but ultimately amounts to a whole lot of nothing
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker is a film that takes itself too seriously but ultimately amounts to a whole lot of nothing

Firstpost  

There was added security at the New York cinema where I watched Joker. I didn’t mind the added bag checks, though it’s admittedly hard to imagine a film like Joker inspiring real-world violence — or inspiring much of anything. The film takes its cues from the works of Martin Scorsese but despite overt plot similarities to Taxi Driver and The …

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" is a wildly uneven mess – and a dangerous one in the wrong hands
5 years, 3 months ago

"Joker" is a wildly uneven mess – and a dangerous one in the wrong hands

Salon  

"Joker" is a movie that you ignore at your own peril. Is it a dark comic book adventure like "The Dark Knight" or a perverse ode to mentally ill social rejects, like the Martin Scorsese classics "Taxi Driver" and "The King of Comedy"? "Joker" aims to be Heath Ledger's iconic iteration of that character from "The Dark Knight" by way …

'Joker' Opens To Controversy Over Film's Depiction Of Violence
5 years, 3 months ago

'Joker' Opens To Controversy Over Film's Depiction Of Violence

NPR  

'Joker' Opens To Controversy Over Film's Depiction Of Violence AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: The movie "Joker" opens this weekend, and it's controversial for the way it sympathizes with its violent main character, the famous Batman villain. But if you think, going back to "The Matrix" or even go - you know, way back to "The Last Temptation Of Christ," people get …

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