Joker

[Big333223]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/21/movies/joaquin-phoenix-joker-oscar.html

Who else saw this gem? 

What a disturbing movie. Great performance by Phoenix.

He's on everyone's shortlist for a nomination. His problem is there are still a lot of older Oscar voters that were really turned off by the movie. He could still very well get a nomination but it's going to be a crowded Lead Actor field this year.

Terrific performance, though.

Why turned off?

It's a movie designed to make people uncomfortable. A lot of people see merit in that and a lot of people won't. Often, the most provocative movies wind up not getting recognized, even if they deserve it. Fight Club is a good example. Toni Collette not getting a Lead Actress for Hereditary last year might turn out to be a very relevant comparison.

And then there is a contingent of voters who think that the movie isn't as smart as it thinks it is and won't like it and will use that as a reason to go withe other worthy options.

[slamtheking]

just saw it today.  avoided reading anything about it so I'd have no expectations or knowledge of what I'd see. 

well-done movie but depressing as hell.  Phoenix was terrific in the role.  felt a bit dense when my wife had to explain to me the scenes with Zazie Beets were all in his head.  thought there'd be more maniacal killing and terror which is associated with the Joker.  ironically, not a bit of humor in a movie titled Joker

[Roy H.]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

[dannyboy35]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

   I’m surprised to see this from Phoenix. Not sure where the story could go but he’s an amazing actor ( IMO). Best in the biz for me. I was so glad to see a DC movie take itself serious again since BVS. I would have loved to see THOSE two worlds be the same. I’m just not interested in the jokey stuff.

[angryguy77]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

   I’m surprised to see this from Phoenix. Not sure where the story could go but he’s an amazing actor ( IMO). Best in the biz for me. I was so glad to see a DC movie take itself serious again since BVS. I would have loved to see THOSE two worlds be the same. I’m just not interested in the jokey stuff.

It really sucks they went MCU with Justice League. Instead of having CBM that offer different types of stories and characters from each studio, we'll most likely get the same from each.
As someone who wasn't a bif fan of the MCU, this really sucks.

I don't believe DC is going to go back to a synder style after the Joker being such a hit.

The worst possible news any DCU fan received was hearing Jar jar being hired by WB. If any of you haven't seen the superman movie he pitched to WB 20 yeras ago, go look it up.....it's AWFUL.

[dannyboy35]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

   I’m surprised to see this from Phoenix. Not sure where the story could go but he’s an amazing actor ( IMO). Best in the biz for me. I was so glad to see a DC movie take itself serious again since BVS. I would have loved to see THOSE two worlds be the same. I’m just not interested in the jokey stuff.

It really sucks they went MCU with Justice League. Instead of having CBM that offer different types of stories and characters from each studio, we'll most likely get the same from each.
As someone who wasn't a bif fan of the MCU, this really sucks.

I don't believe DC is going to go back to a synder style after the Joker being such a hit.

The worst possible news any DCU fan received was hearing Jar jar being hired by WB. If any of you haven't seen the superman movie he pitched to WB 20 yeras ago, go look it up.....it's AWFUL.

    Yeah. After getting away Snyder’s take and finally copying Marvel JJ was a good choice. He’s a rip off artist. Expect a lot of goofy jokes.

[Big333223]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

Maybe I shouldn't say this because I obviously have no idea what a potential sequel would look like but...

The idea of a sequel really puts a hole in some of the bs Phillips has been spouting about his ambiguous ending.

[Ogaju]

Joker just won Golden Globe for best score. I do not watch a lot of movies, but I found the score to be very well done and fitting for that movie.

[Ogaju]

Joaquin Phoenix wins GOLDEN GLOBE BEST ACTOR in a Drama. Well earned.

[kraidstar]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

   I’m surprised to see this from Phoenix. Not sure where the story could go but he’s an amazing actor ( IMO). Best in the biz for me. I was so glad to see a DC movie take itself serious again since BVS. I would have loved to see THOSE two worlds be the same. I’m just not interested in the jokey stuff.

It really sucks they went MCU with Justice League. Instead of having CBM that offer different types of stories and characters from each studio, we'll most likely get the same from each.
As someone who wasn't a bif fan of the MCU, this really sucks.

I don't believe DC is going to go back to a synder style after the Joker being such a hit.

The worst possible news any DCU fan received was hearing Jar jar being hired by WB. If any of you haven't seen the superman movie he pitched to WB 20 yeras ago, go look it up.....it's AWFUL.

TP for you and dannyboy for realizing JJ Abrams is a complete and utter hack. He wants to do "Green Lantern" too. It's like he's on a mission to ruin every nerdy thing I've ever cared about.

[kraidstar]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/21/movies/joaquin-phoenix-joker-oscar.html

Who else saw this gem? 

What a disturbing movie. Great performance by Phoenix.

He's on everyone's shortlist for a nomination. His problem is there are still a lot of older Oscar voters that were really turned off by the movie. He could still very well get a nomination but it's going to be a crowded Lead Actor field this year.

Terrific performance, though.

Why turned off?

It's a movie designed to make people uncomfortable. A lot of people see merit in that and a lot of people won't. Often, the most provocative movies wind up not getting recognized, even if they deserve it. Fight Club is a good example. Toni Collette not getting a Lead Actress for Hereditary last year might turn out to be a very relevant comparison.

And then there is a contingent of voters who think that the movie isn't as smart as it thinks it is and won't like it and will use that as a reason to go withe other worthy options.

Yeah she was great. And that movie was terrifying. It touched so many nerves while creating a legit sense of dread.

Truth be told, most viewers don't want to be challenged at all.

[action781]

A 'Joker' sequel is reportedly in the works after the movie passed $1 billion, breaking the R-rated box-office record. "Joker" Warner Bros. A "Joker" sequel is in the works with director Todd Phillips in talks to return as director, The Hollywood Reporter reported on Wednesday.

Weird, I considered this movie almost a prequel of a sort to The Dark Knight.

[Casperian]

Can't believe this braindead nothing of a movie got 11 Oscar nominations. I could understand 1, for Phoenix, but 11?

Kindergarten-level political commentary from the guy who made the Hangover movies. But hey, dark superhero movie, AND it speaks to my fragile, misunderstood eNliGHtenD cEnTriSt soul? Let's give it all of the awards. 

This really is the dumbest timeline.

[gouki88]

Can't believe this braindead nothing of a movie got 11 Oscar nominations. I could understand 1, for Phoenix, but 11?

Kindergarten-level political commentary from the guy who made the Hangover movies. But hey, dark superhero movie, AND it speaks to my fragile, misunderstood eNliGHtenD cEnTriSt soul? Let's give it all of the awards. 

This really is the dumbest timeline.

I missed the positivity you bring

[RJD1974]

Can't believe this braindead nothing of a movie got 11 Oscar nominations. I could understand 1, for Phoenix, but 11?

Kindergarten-level political commentary from the guy who made the Hangover movies. But hey, dark superhero movie, AND it speaks to my fragile, misunderstood eNliGHtenD cEnTriSt soul? Let's give it all of the awards. 

This really is the dumbest timeline.

I bequeath upon you all the TPs.