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Why I’m Excited: Joker (2019)
When Cesar Romero stepped into the Joker’s shoes in the 1960s Batman TV series and movie, he had no idea he would become the progenitor of a stunning cinematic legacy. In the years since, several actors have endeavored to put their stamp on the iconic villain. Jack Nicholson portrayed the Joker as...
Read MoreThe Legacy of Batman Beyond
Batman Beyond was, in many ways, a bold experiment. You had a Batman who wasn’t Bruce Wayne and an all-new supporting cast (aside from Kevin Conroy as Bruce and occasional cameos from Barbara). While some may have looked at this chapter with a little skepticism, I couldn’t have been more excit...
Read MoreJoaquin Phoenix’s Joker Revealed
Director Todd Phillips put smiles on movie fans’ faces when he released test footage from his currently filming Joker movie through his Instagram account. The footage shows Joaquin Phoenix’s face slowly transforming into that of a smiling clown. The untitled film is an origin story that ...
Read MoreWhatever Gotham Needs Him to Be
Batman, like most comic characters, has gone through many different phases and versions over his seventy-seven-year history, from dark avenger to silly goofball to a sort of swashbuckling adventurer, with many different shades mixed in. His cinematic exploits have followed suit, portraying him alter...
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