“The People’s Joker,” directed by Vera Drew, is the best superhero movie I’ve ever seen—because, unlike studio-produced films in the genre, it responds to the filmmaker’s deep personal concerns. There’s a noble history of directors transforming commercial assignments into personal statements, but it usually doesn’t extend to superheroes. First, the characters’ canonical identities admit of … Read more
DC is putting the Clown Prince of Crime center stage with the upcoming Joker: The World anthology. This 184-page hardcover offering brings a bunch of stories from international creators starring everyone’s favorite clown villain. It features Joker-focused stories from the likes of Geoff Johns, Satoshi Miyagawa, David Rubin, German Peralta, and more. This comes after DC … Read more
In a special Valentine’s Day treat for fans, director Todd Phillips took to Instagram to share romantic still of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga from the upcoming film ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’. The new stills from the upcoming movie, see Phoenix as Arthur Fleck, aka the Joker, seemingly reaching out for a kiss from Gaga’s … Read more
Timothée Chalamet in “Wonka.” Jaap Buittendijk You know that “Wonka” has no right to exist. You saw the trailer and openly groaned. You said to the person next to you, “Seriously? ‘Wonka’?” You didn’t ask for this movie. No one asked for it. But here “Wonka” is now, and we all must reckon with it. … Read more
Batman: The Ride is a 2019 addition to the coasters and thrill rides at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, California. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom As one of Northern California’s largest theme parks, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, Calif., has been thrilling families for decades. While known for heart-pounding roller coasters, the park also features … Read more
