LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Joaquin Phoenix on Sunday won a Bafta for his brooding performance as the troubled man who would become Batman’s arch-nemesis in dark comic book tale “Joker”. He beat Leonardo DiCaprio (“Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood”), Adam Driver (“Marriage Story”), Taron Egerton (“Rocketman”) and Jonathan Pryce (“The Two Popes”). © Agence France-Presse
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‘Joker’ gets last laugh, setting record on N. American screens
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Warner Bros.’ “Joker” survived the intense controversy over its violent themes to take in $96.2 million in North American theaters at the weekend, setting a record for an October release, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Monday. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker” provides the backstory for the rise of Batman’s maniacal nemesis, painting a dark and disturbing portrayal of a would-be stand-up comedian’s descent into madness. Amid fears that it might […]
The Joker is my teacher
QUEZON City, Philippines (September 19) – “Are you willing to die as hero or live long enough to see yourself as villain?” The infamous line was spoken by one of the most iconic villain in comic book universe – The Joker. The DC Comics character maybe insane but personally I think he can be a good philosopher – a teacher if you will – of life. Yes, many would think that a guy like The Joker is extremely mad and […]





