Sentences with phrase «joker film»

Scorsese has helmed some epic movies over the years, including «Taxi Driver» and «Raging Bull», and The Joker film is expected to be similar to those rather than a usual DC motion picture.

A formal offer has yet to be sent to DiCaprio, however — while Scorsese is still thought to be negotiating the terms of his involvement in The Joker film.

But our excitement is capped by the convoluted context in which Phillips» Joker film is meant to fit.

Scorsese previously directed a 1982 film titled The King of Comedy, starring Robert De Niro as a deluded comedian who couldn't catch a break, so the new Joker film's Scorsese connection makes far more sense with that in mind, despite the director's aversion to superhero stories.

Batgirl will follow Barbara Gordon, the daughter of Gotham City police commissioner James Gordon, who is played by J.K. Simmons in the current iteration of the DCEU, though it remains unknown whether Batgirl will be a part of that cinematic universe, or whether it'll be a standalone movie like Todd Phillips» Joker film that is poised to star Joaquin Phoenix.

The Joker film would fall under a new banner of DC films geared towards a more adult audience that will take place in a separate continuity from the current DCEU films and have no connection to Jared Leto's version in Suicide Squad or Ben Affleck's Batman.

While we still wait for news on Matt Reeves» The Batman and other future DCEU project, there is some developments regarding Todd Phillips» untitled standalone Joker film.

The still - untitled Joker film is expected to take on more of a gritty crime drama feel rather than that of a comic book movie.

Whether or not Phoenix does end up in the lead role, insiders have told TheWrap's Umberto Gonzalez that the Joker film — which will be directed by Todd Phillips («The Hangover»)-- will portray character as a failed»80s comedian, who turned into Batman's infamous nemesis after bombing with audiences.

Now, it seems, Warner Bros. (who produced all of these Joker films) is desperate to rediscover the cachet that has vanished from the role.

Not exact matches

Of course, there will always be skeptics who claim Nolan cast the singer to help market his film, but the truth of the matter is, the director's films have always contained concepts (like «Inception» and «Interstellar») or iconic figures (Batman and The Joker) who are far bigger than any actor who has appeared in them.

The picture of Brown with a smirk reminiscent of the evil villain The Joker in Batman films should be stuck on Tory election posters at the next GE.

JEFF BERGMAN (JOKER), WALLY WINGERT (RIDDLER), WILLIAM SALYERS (PENGUIN) COMPLEMENT JULIE NEWMAR»S CATWOMAN TO FORM VILLAINOUS QUARTET IN ANIMATED FILM The spotlight shines on far more than the core trio of iconic stars of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders.

Harley Quinn and Joker's portrayal leaves so much to reveal after the Detective Comics» Suicide Squad film.

easy going guy caring my frends say im good fun to out with like music films etc like to have fun easy to chat to a bit of a joker at times can be very loving when with the right guy but lets guys so it a bla bla bla from me so if you like what you see then mes me i do nt bite ok lol

With so many projects - including four Joker - based films - DC's movie future looks like a mess.

These are some reviews of the features released in 2005 that have generated the most discussion and interest among film critics and / or the Batman begins making a name for himself just as the flamboyant Joker takes over the Mafia in director Tim Burton's adaptation of the comic book.

There's an audio commentary by Charlie Chaplin experts Dan Kamin and Hooman Mehran; the documentary The Tramp and the Dictator, which parallels the lives between Chaplin and Hitler; two visual essays; color production footage; the barbershop sequence from Sydney Chaplin's 1921 film King, Queen, Joker; the deleted barbershop sequence from Chaplin's 1919 film Sunnyside; the re-release trailer; and finally, a 30 page - booklet featuring an essay by film critic Michael Wood, Chaplin's 1940 New York Times defense of the film, a reprint from critic Jean Narboni on the film's final speech, and Al Hirschfeld's original press book illustrations.

Bob Kane, Batman's creator, said around the time of the film's release that if he'd thought that far ahead, he would have made Joker the killer of the Waynes, but I don't buy that.

In the original comic book version, an anonymous crook named Joe Chill killed the elder Waynes, but in the film, Joker - or Jack Napier, as he was known then - was the one who did the deed.

As an arms dealer whose arm doubles as a Vibranium super-cannon, Klaue makes for a nasty henchman, while Killmonger keeps his cards up his sleeve until relatively late in the film but emerges as the most satisfying comic - book adversary since Heath Ledger's Joker.

I expect to see more from this Luthor in future films, possibly alongside Jared Leto's Joker from the upcoming Suicide Squad.

As you might guess from the featurette titles, these cover the film's look and visual design, conceptualizing and putting together the Batmobile and its use in the film, physical props and elements, ideas and execution of the Batsuit, Nicholson's take on the Joker and his makeup / costume, and the flick's score.

Already a veteran stage performer in her teens, Louise Fazenda entered films with Universal's Joker Comedy unit in 1913.

This is not The Joker's film, but must surely be a taste of things to come in sequels future.

It's less tightly constructed than the film before, but it's still a superhero movie of rare craft and heft, rightly returning the focus to its hero after a Joker - centric installment and wrapping up his story in a definitive and satisfying manner.

Jared Leto says he never watched his performance as the Joker in David Ayer's divisive DCEU Suicide Squad film from last year.

A fan edit of the Suicide Squad trailer imagines the film with the Joker as the main antagonist rather than the Enchantress.

I'm sure we'd all love to see Heath Ledger's Joker back for Batman vs. Superman (he was, allegedly, contracted for two films) but most people agree that would be an inappropriate jump.

A bit more over the top than the recent R - rated animated film, Batman: Gotham Gaslight (reviewed elsewhere on this site) which had a more traditionally cell animated look, Batman Ninja is a visually dazzling and fun film and an interesting take on the classic DC characters which include The Joker, Harley Quinn, Gorilla Grodd, various Batman villains, and members of the Bat Family as well.

«The Dark Knight Pack» recreates the truck chase from the film and lets players play as Batman, Gordon, Joker, Bane and Catwoman.

While the film's concept may leave some viewers confused, given how the Joker is already an established character within the studio's other movie universe, it does leave DC with a blank canvas ripe with exciting story, creative team and casting possibilities.

While promoting his latest film, Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot, actor Joaquin Phoenix was asked about reports stating he was in talks to portray the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and DC's The Joker origin film.

While the actor has yet to comment on his potential involvement with The Joker, the film is expected to go into production in May, the first project under a new banner that will house a range of properties outside of the DC Extended Universe, with different actors playing iconic roles.

So we've seen vague pictures of Leto going through the make - up process for his role as The Joker in the upcoming film SUICIDE SQUAD,...

Now, as Phoenix looks ready to take on the role of the Joker in a still untitled origin film from Warner Bros, the actor is opening up about passing on joining the MCU.

Most recently Jared Leto was on scene with Margot Robbie filming a scene between them as the infamous Joker and his girlfriend, Harley Quinn.

On her IMDB, she already has four potential films where she reprises the role of Harley Quinn — Untitled Standalone Harley Quinn Film, Untitled Joker - Harley Quinn Project, Gotham City Sirens and Suicide Squad 2.

There were some enjoyable bits: Will Smith and Margot Robbie's performances and Amanda Waller being HBIC, but the most jarring and irritating thing about the film was Jared Leto's Pimp Daddy Joker.

In case you didn't know, Tommy Wiseau, creator of infamous film The Room, is petitioning to play the Joker in the upcoming Batman movie.

The first «supervillain» film, Suicide Squad is also based in the DCEU (DC Extended Universe, where Batman and Superman live) and will introduce the world to Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn and Jared Leto's Joker.

The film's brilliance shines through in both versions - the complex pop culture references, the dizzying storyline, the celebrated clash of four - color heroics and messy real - world politics - topped by a performance from Jackie Earle Haley (playing the damaged vigilante Rorschach) as memorable as Heath Ledger's Joker.

Jared Leto, meanwhile, is reportedly still set to reprise his own role as Joker in the DCEU's Suicide Squad 2 and the Joker and Harley Quinn film.

Fabulous production design and art direction — at least the stuff that doesn't get chewed up by Jack Nicholson as the Joker — can't disguise the film's utter lack of conviction, revisionism or not.

Joker is said to be an original film for the villain that takes place in the 1980s and will be a gritty crime drama in the vein of a Martin Scorsese film.

According to Deadline, DC and Warner Bros. are apparently in the early stages of development of an origin film for The Joker, one of the most well - known and fearsome villains in all of comics.

However, during his EW interview, he spoke specifically about his experience working on the film with Zack Galifianakis (The Hangover trilogy)- who voices Batman's arch-nemesis in the movie, LEGO Joker - and teased that their characters» relationship may differ from what most filmgoers will go in expecting:

Leonardo DiCaprio emerges as early frontrunner to play The Joker in new Martin Scorsese - produced film

Over the last few weeks, widespread industry reports have suggested the studio is simultaneously pursing three Joker projects: a Suicide Squad sequel, a standalone film focusing on the villain's relationship with his partner in crime Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), and, mostly bizarrely, a Joker «origin film,» to be directed by Todd Phillips (The Hangover) and produced by Martin Scorsese.

fun of the 1960s Batman television show, the Prince - dancing Joker fun of Burton's Batman, or the agreeable generally more upbeat fun of Marvel Comics» contemporary film adventures.