Tag: Joker
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Joker: Folie à Deux – A Movie Review
Having eagerly anticipated Joker: Folie à Deux, I stepped into the theater expecting a cinematic experience that would rival the original. The excellent cast and superb talent were undeniable; their performances were as compelling as one could hope for. The sets, costumes, and makeup were wonderful, meticulously crafted to immerse us in the gritty world…
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Joker – A Spoiler-Free Movie Review
Let’s first talk about what Joker is not. Joker is not for children. Joker is not a superhero movie. Joker is not a super villain movie. Joker is not funny. Joker is not part of a shared comic book universe. However, Joker is a psychoanalytical movie exploring a mentally ill man who eventually comes to…
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Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy – A Graphic Novel Review
I’ve read a lot of Batman stories in my day, but I’ve never experienced anything quite like Batman: White Knight. Published under the DC: Black Label imprint aimed at more mature audiences, Batman: White Knight is a stand-alone collection that exists outside of regular Batman continuity. Because of this, anything can happen. Even so, for…
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The New Joker Trailer Proved Me Wrong
Did you know they are making a standalone Joker movie? Truthfully, when I first heard about this film, it sparked not one bit of interest from me for a number of reasons. Firstly, I believe the Joker is one of those characters that exists best on the fringes. The less we know about him, the…
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This Suicide Squad Has Life!
I’m the first to admit that I never really cared for the Suicide Squad. I’ve got the first issue seen below from it’s original publication in 1987, and I can tell you, as a ten-year-old at the time, it wasn’t really my thing. I’ve been amused by their various incarnations throughout the decades, especially their…
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All-Star Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder: Volume I – A Graphic Novel Review
This book is absolutely insane, and I loved it! What we have here is a Batman story free of any previous or current continuity. Writer Frank Miller is taking Batman and starting his story from scratch. (Or is he? More on that later.) The Batman in this storyline is testosterone fueled, immature, and more than…
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The Dark Knight – A Movie Review
(No Spoilers Ahead) Simply “wow.” This movie surpassed even my lofty expectations as a Batman fan. Epic in nature with nonstop action and a tight, logical storyline that organically meshed with the characterization of its players, The Dark Knight deserves every bit of the accolades it’s amassing. Christian Bale’s Batman is truly a force of…
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