We’re back, baby! For the first time in a few months, the crew gathers together to discuss the latest movie out of DC Comics, Joker. But lo, this movie is not all fun and games, and neither is this review. Join Kris, Raph, Brent and Ian as we dissect the film, and try and understand just what exactly Todd Phillips was trying to accomplish with this piece of cinema. Does it live up to the awards hype, or does this particular joke fall flat? Where does Joaquin Phoenix rank on the long list of live action and animated Jokers we’ve experienced over the years? Does Robert De Niro make a convincing Johnny Carson stand-in? Listen in to find out!
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We will be back sooner than later with more inane ramblings, with hopefully much less time in between episodes this time around. Until then, thanks for listening, and we’ll catch you next time for EPISODE 200 BABY!!!
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As for the impressions, this film is real masterpiece, it’s really strong and deep. You leave the cinema and don’t understand: you feel sorry for main character? Do you sympathize with him? Or, maybe, Joker is disgusting to you? Perhaps in some moments the film lacks a change in rhythm, but in general – this drama leaves strong emotions. How can the brutality of the crowd give rise to a lone outsider who suffered from cruelty? I want to separately note the soundtracks of this movie. Music was written by an Icelandic musician and composer Hildur Gudnadottir, she also worked on the compositions for the TV-series ‘Chernobyl’. Music didn’t just create the background or atmosphere, it created more than half of this film. It’s only my opinion. Thanks for your review!