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Joker sequel is in development. Todd Philips to direct. [UPDATE: Apparently not. See threadmarks.]
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It would be a smart move to use the goodwill built up from Joker to get people on board with yet another new Batman.
What better Scorsese film are they going to mimic next? I hope it's a mix of HUGO and Passion of Christ.
(EDIT: My snark was trash, I got the wrong Jesus film: The Last Temptation of Christ is the one I was after)
(EDIT: My snark was trash, I got the wrong Jesus film: The Last Temptation of Christ is the one I was after)
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"He proposed an outsized idea — the rights to develop a portfolio of DC characters' origin stories."
This is the HUGE news tbh.
This is the HUGE news tbh.
Per the article, I think Batman's inclusion has already been shot down. The sequel will likely just focus on Arthur. Plus I don't think Matt Reeves wants any confusion while he works on his trilogy.
It is interesting Philips suggested a whole elseworld movie label but was shot down. Tho in addition to the joker sequel they gave him another character to develop. The article mentions luthor and that could be cool. Makes sense with something smaller scale. But they also mention darkseid as a possibility which makes me think the author of the article doesn't know what they are talking about lol.
First movie was lightning in a bottle. I didn't like the idea of this movie when it was announced but joker really won me over. Phoenix was incredible. We'll see how the sequel develops.
It is interesting Philips suggested a whole elseworld movie label but was shot down. Tho in addition to the joker sequel they gave him another character to develop. The article mentions luthor and that could be cool. Makes sense with something smaller scale. But they also mention darkseid as a possibility which makes me think the author of the article doesn't know what they are talking about lol.
First movie was lightning in a bottle. I didn't like the idea of this movie when it was announced but joker really won me over. Phoenix was incredible. We'll see how the sequel develops.
It isn't lol. Talking out the arse.
https://ew.com/movies/2019/10/19/robert-pattinson-the-batman-joker/
Yeah, defo. I say that as someone who is pretty middling on it too.
It is a little mean-spirited and it certainly doesn't have nearly as thoughtful a social commentary as it thinks it does, but it is overall pretty good.
Phoenix and whoever did the score are worth the price of admission alone. Really elevated the whole film.
Not sure what to think of this. Joker was an amazing film, but the thing that made it amazing was that it was a great rendition of one of Joker's many origin stories. Through Phoenix's masterclass performance we've already learnt who Arthur is, what his condition and personal situation was, how he was struggling, and what finally gave him the push to become the Joker. That's the origin story, and now they want to expand on it for a "regular" Joker film? Not really sure how to feel about that.
I get it. He's been in literally everything. And the film has been in development hell since 07/08 so I get what you're saying.
When someone works so very hard to position themselves as the auteur behind the most artistic comic book film ever, only to follow up with the most commercial move imaginable.
Really liked the first and therefore I'd certainly watch a sequel. However I don't feel like this is a movie that needs a sequel and might be better left alone, so I'm of two minds on the topic. I wont say no but it isnt an enthusiastic yes, either. I'm hesitant.
I might be intrigued if this sequel acts as a bridge to the new batman but that seems unlikely considering the goals of the first one.
I might be intrigued if this sequel acts as a bridge to the new batman but that seems unlikely considering the goals of the first one.
7 movies for 7 origins! All building to one super villain team up.
Joker of course was a product of a society that rewards greed and fucks over the poor in pursuit of it.
Penguin is a gluttonous product of an eating disorder
Catwoman is just her lustful Year One origin.
Twoface a product of wrath at a broken justice system
Riddler was a daily riddle columnist who couldn't take the damage to his pride when society started harshly criticizing his witk
Hush is a product of letting his envy for Bruce drive him insane
Mister Freeze is retooled as a mad scientist who is too lazy and slothful at home (think 50s abusive husband) so his wife leaves him but he freezes her instead so he'll never be alone.
You can't just make a billion dollar movie these days and not make a sequel.
I enjoyed the film for what it was (someone here coined it a Scorsese cosplay). But I can't imagine a traditional sequel being very interesting. Curious to see what they do with it.
I enjoyed the film for what it was (someone here coined it a Scorsese cosplay). But I can't imagine a traditional sequel being very interesting. Curious to see what they do with it.
Legends say that for every billion your movie makes you have to make a sequel for it.
That's why Avatar is getting like 3 sequels.
That's why Avatar is getting like 3 sequels.
Funny how money changes things. They went from saying "one and done" to suddenly "sequel is happening"
Just hope they have something good planned for the sequel and aren't doing it just because it made lots of money. It definitely felt like it didn't need a sequel and it will be a hard film to top.
Just hope they have something good planned for the sequel and aren't doing it just because it made lots of money. It definitely felt like it didn't need a sequel and it will be a hard film to top.
I'd like to see them take a stab at adapting Azzarello/Bermejo's Joker stuff, a more street-level look at Joker himself and his goons. I think having Arthur surrounded by people even more hapless than he is and somehow managing to rise to the top of Gotham's criminal element almost in spite of himself could work. Joker himself wouldn't really be the one doing the work, it'd be his goons and the power of belief and fear of the guy who's actually a bit of a putz but good at putting on a false face and acting the part.
And then, you could proceed if you wanted with the idea of the Joker being more than one man.
And then, you could proceed if you wanted with the idea of the Joker being more than one man.
Same director? Oh I am fucking there.
I really hope they stick the landing. Don't mess up a good thing.
I really hope they stick the landing. Don't mess up a good thing.
Uhhh...the article mentions only one movie besides the joker sequel. A good chunk of those characters will be in Reeves' batman, so likely off the table for now. I'd imagine Reeves will also have his own version of joker eventually as this one isn't connecting to anything.
So...
They'd come together and be known as The Se7en!
The intro credits to the team up movie would have a badass remix of Closer by NIN!
Say what you will but that's never been done before!
