JOKER: THE MOVIE produced by Martin Scorsese (TBD) 1 1

[@therealsilvermane]

17 minutes ago, zhamlau said:

Which is funny, because the film's Joker devoted protesters I thought were based on Antifa (wear masks, fighting against "fascism" and "privilege" all while holding signs talking about "resisting"). I guess the idea of protest in general is a no-go in land of literal re-education camps.

I haven’t seen any interview where Todd Philips says the mass of Joker worshippers were based on Antifa. Also, Antifa dont attack privelage. They are militantly against the far right and neo-Nazi groups. Whenever they’ve made news it’s when they showed up to counter Neo-Nazi rallies and KKK marches like Charlottesville. I saw the Joker idolaters as a bizarro version of the Sons of Batman from Dark Knight Returns.

[Bosco685]

Joker now at 10.1X production budget, and has broken through the $200 million domestic barrier.

I wonder what the next news outlet story will be?

[zhamlau]

16 minutes ago, @therealsilvermane said:

I haven’t seen any interview where Todd Philips says the mass of Joker worshippers were based on Antifa. Also, Antifa dont attack privelage. They are militantly against the far right and neo-Nazi groups. Whenever they’ve made news it’s when they showed up to counter Neo-Nazi rallies and KKK marches like Charlottesville. I saw the Joker idolaters as a bizarro version of the Sons of Batman from Dark Knight Returns.

Fair enough, I think many would seem them differently. But again, trying to avoid politics here was just pointing out a connection from the film.

[the blob]

Looking at DC's more recent movies only Justice League was a real money loser, followed by Superman, which arguably broke even, assuming the rule of thumb you need 3X budget at the box office to turn a profit. Wonder Woman and Aquaman made oodles. Shazam made enough above 3x budget to be acceptable (I thought that would do better with the younger crowd). Anyway, while I assume Birds of Prey, if made for $70 million, will also be profitable, I do not know if the success of the Joker really means DC can crank out DC Dark movies en masse and make money. Joker is an iconic character. Perhaps THE most iconic villian. Phoenix brings in some non super hero viewers (my wife was willing to see the movie and she hates super hero movies (other than wonder woman)). Not so sure a Deathstroke movie does it. Or a Lobo movie. Maybe Lobo as the villain (or, more likely, villain turned frienamy when someone far worse than lobo shows up on the scene)

[the blob]

I am amazed Suicide Squad made that much money. It was a terrible movie with so much wasted potential.

Edited October 15, 2019 by the blob

[ComicConnoisseur]

6 hours ago, the blob said:

Not if Harley is as irritating as she was in suicide squad

She is beautiful. Looks go far in the modern world.

 

[ComicConnoisseur]

6 hours ago, the blob said:

Certainly in relation to its budget, but the R rating hurts an makes an aquaman/WW gross impossible.  Unlike deadpool where parents (me) took a child figuring it was not a "strong" R, I am no prude, but I would not take my 8 year old to this and I let him watch deadpool 2.

I called Joker early, just like I am calling Birds of Prey at least 600 million plus worldwide. I think China won't ban it like Joker and Deadpool.

Never underestimate 

Harley Quinn . lol.

 

 

[ComicConnoisseur]

20 minutes ago, the blob said:

I am amazed Suicide Squad made that much money. It was a terrible movie with so much wasted potential.

It wasn't that bad. The Fox Fantastic Four reboot was worse.

[ComicConnoisseur]

23 minutes ago, the blob said:

a Lobo movie. Maybe Lobo as the villain (or, more likely, villain turned frienamy when someone far worse than lobo shows up on the scene)

A lot of potential. Could be huge if done right.

 

[the blob]

4 minutes ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

It wasn't that bad. The Fox Fantastic Four reboot was worse.

That's a pretty low bar. Yes, the last FF movie was unwatchable. I watched suicide squad, found a few limited parts ok, Claire whatserherface was pretty hot, margot Robbie, who actually is hot, came off as not so hot, deadshot was ok, but most of the other characters were too rushed. did not like this version of the joker. The movie could have been a lot better.

[the blob]

13 minutes ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

She is beautiful. Looks go far in the modern world.

 

Margot Robbie is gorgeous, but I did not find her all that attractive in the movie.

 

[ComicConnoisseur]

Just now, the blob said:

That's a pretty low bar. Yes, the last FF movie was unwatchable. I watched suicide squad, found a few limited parts ok, Claire whatserherface was pretty hot, margot Robbie, who actually is hot, came off as not so hot, deadshot was ok, but most of the other characters were too rushed. did not like this version of the joker. The movie could have been a lot better.

What I loved about Suicide Squad was this Will Smith scene.

As a man of color and a parent I related to this scene,

 

[the blob]

Will Smith was fine. Deadshot was the only character who got any sort of development.

[ComicConnoisseur]

 

[ComicConnoisseur]

2 minutes ago, the blob said:

Will Smith was fine. Deadshot was the only character who got any sort of development.

He should be in Suicide Squad 2!

 

[the blob]

1 hour ago, @therealsilvermane said:

I haven’t seen any interview where Todd Philips says the mass of Joker worshippers were based on Antifa. Also, Antifa dont attack privelage. They are militantly against the far right and neo-Nazi groups. Whenever they’ve made news it’s when they showed up to counter Neo-Nazi rallies and KKK marches like Charlottesville. I saw the Joker idolaters as a bizarro version of the Sons of Batman from Dark Knight Returns.

aren't the masks a homage to V for Vendetta?

[Bosco685]

 

[theCapraAegagrus]

Birds of Prey is going to be a dumpster fire.

[bane]

14 hours ago, ComicConnoisseur said:

She is beautiful. Looks go far in the modern world.

 

So this movie is being made for the cosplaying Instagram generation?

[Bosco685]