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Why Joker is More Scorsese Ode Than Comic Book Movie

August 21, 2019 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe takes a look at Joker and its clear love letter to Martin Scorsese… As with any comic book property, any adaptation is met with a degree of buzz. When the character in question happens to be the Clown Prince himself, then that buzz goes through the roof. That in itself has only increased […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: DC, Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver, The Dark Knight, The King of Comedy, Todd Phillips

Joker: Selective Uproar and a Questionably Timed Rating Plunge

October 7, 2019 by Tom Jolliffe

Tom Jolliffe looks at the controversy surrounding Joker and an apparent drop in critic’s ratings in the aftermath…  So after a year of furious anticipation and excitement, Joker has finally been released upon the cinematic world. A month or so ago we were looking at what critics were describing as exceptional, a masterpiece, an Oscar […]

Filed Under: Articles and Opinions, Movies, Tom Jolliffe Tagged With: DC, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Todd Phillips

Harry Lawtey joins the ensemble cast of Joker: Folie à Deux

October 21, 2022 by EJ Moreno

The cast of the Joker sequel grows by the day, and another actor has joined the twisted musical film. Harry Lawtey (Industry) has signed on to star in Joker: Folie À Deux, alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. Todd Phillips returns as director and looks to take the project in a new direction. Deadline notes […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, Harry Lawtey, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Phillips

Movie Review – War Dogs (2016)

November 25, 2016 by Matthew Lee

War Dogs, 2016. Directed by Todd Phillips. Starring Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Ana de Armas, Bradley Cooper and Kevin Pollack. SYNOPSIS: During the Iraq War, two twenty-somethings living in Miami exploit the government’s initiative to allow small businesses to bid on US Military contracts. The War Dogs prologue, narrated by Miles Teller, will stun audiences […]

Filed Under: Matthew Lee, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: ana de armas, Bradley Cooper, Jonah Hill, Kevin Pollack, Miles Teller, Todd Phillips, War Dogs

Joker: Folie À Deux adds Jacob Lofland in key role

September 16, 2022 by Gary Collinson

Director Todd Phillips continues to assemble the cast of his Joker sequel ahead of a November production start, with Jacob Lofland (Mud, The Son) the latest addition to the hotly-anticipated Joker: Folie À Deux. Lofland joins Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck/Joker, along with Zazie Beetz’s Sophie, while other new additions […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, Jacob Lofland, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Phillips

Catherine Keener joins Joker: Folie À Deux

September 8, 2022 by Ricky Church

Warner Bros.’ Joker: Folie À Deux has added a new cast member as Deadline reports that Catherine Keener (The Adam Project) has joined the upcoming DC movie sequel. Joker: Folie À Deux will see filmmaker Todd Phillips returning to the director’s chair after steering the first film to incredible success with over $1 billion in box […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church Tagged With: Catherine Keener, DC, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Phillips

Zazie Beetz to return for Joker: Folie À Deux

August 9, 2022 by Ricky Church

With Warner Bros. and director Todd Phillips gearing up to shoot Joker: Folie À Deux later this year, Deadline is reporting that Zazie Beetz (Bullet Train) has begun talks to reprise her role in the Joker sequel. Beetz portrayed Sophie Dumond, Arthur Fleck’s neighbour and a single mother to a young girl. Arthur becomes infatuated with Sophie […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church Tagged With: DC, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Todd Phillips, Zazie Beetz

Lady Gaga confirms Harley Quinn role with promo for Joker: Folie À Deux

August 4, 2022 by EJ Moreno

Lady Gaga is about to enter Arkham Asylum as the star has taken to her Instagram account to confirm her role in Joker 2, which has just locked down a 2024 release date. After weeks of rumors, Lady Gaga posted a promotional video hyping up the release of Joker: Folie À Deux. She’ll take on […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Lady Gaga, Todd Phillips

Joker: Folie À Deux given Fall 2024 release date

August 4, 2022 by Ricky Church

Amid all the uncertainty around Warner Bros. Discovery with the studio shelving Batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Haunt, it seems that Todd Phillips’ Joker sequel Joker: Folie À Deux is safe from the cull as it has just been announced that the film has been given a release date of October 4th, 2024. Phillips revealed the film’s title from an […]

Filed Under: Movies, News, Ricky Church Tagged With: DC, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Lady Gaga, Todd Phillips, Warner Bros.

Lady Gaga in talks to join Joker 2 as Harley Quinn… in a possible musical sequel!?

June 14, 2022 by EJ Moreno

Joaquin Phoenix is about to enter a bad romance and play a love game in his Joker sequel. Yes, Lady Gaga has entered early talks to star in Joker 2, and her role could be a major one. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story, following months of rumors, that the singer/actress is in the early […]

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Joker: Folie à Deux, Lady Gaga, Todd Phillips

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