Joker (2019 movie)
Director Todd Phillips and star Joaquin Phoenix put a new spin on Batman's arch-nemesis.
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Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's Joker: Folie à Deux is rated R for 'full nudity' and 'strong violence'
Harley Quinn speaks! Hear Lady Gaga's take on DC character in Joker: Folie à Deux audio preview
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What's Leaving Netflix in April 2024: The Hateful Eight, Mamma Mia!, Joker
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David Fincher says Joker was 'a betrayal of the mentally ill,' slams major Hollywood studios
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Joker director Todd Phillips shares 'bittersweet' photos of Joaquin Phoenix from last day on set
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Joaquin Phoenix invokes late brother River in emotional Oscars acceptance speech
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Joker just 'score'-d a major Oscar win for women
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Joaquin Phoenix calls out BAFTAs for lack of diversity during speech for Joker win
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Why the Joker is now a prestige film role: Opinion
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Joker star Joaquin Phoenix scolds celebs for taking private jets in Golden Globes speech
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Joker composer Hildur Guðnadóttir becomes first solo woman to win Golden Globe for score
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Joker producer: 'I've not been involved in any conversations' about sequel
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Joker team in talks for a sequel to Joaquin Phoenix hit: Report
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Joker becomes first R-rated movie to gross $1 billion worldwide
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Box office records will not propel Joker to a Best Picture nomination. Here's why
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Roland Emmerich's Midway shoots to top of box office with $17.5 million
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Martin Scorsese explains why he opted out of producing Joker, addresses Marvel comments
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Film fans choose Captain Marvel and Joker as top movie-inspired Halloween costumes
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Robert Pattinson's The Batman won't connect with Joker
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David Harbour is gritty Oscar the Grouch in SNL's brilliant Joker parody
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Joker breaks October box office record with $93.5 million opening weekend
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Joker nabs $40 million record box office opening despite controversy
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Joker breaks October box office record with massive $13.3 million preview gross
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Theater chain bluntly warns parents their kids won't like Joker
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Joker concerns prompt theaters to boost security
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Joker director blames 'far left' for film's controversy: 'Outrage is a commodity'
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Warner Bros. breaks silence on Joker controversy
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Aurora shooting victims raise concerns about Joker in letter to Warner Bros.
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Joker director says Joaquin Phoenix would sometimes walk off set
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Joaquin Phoenix's captivating, unsettling Joker is no laughing matter
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Joker TIFF premiere cements it as a bona fide — and controversial — awards player
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Joker, Roman Polanski win 2 top prizes at Venice Film Festival
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Joaquin Phoenix and Adam Sandler give great performances in grisly movies. Can either win the Oscar?
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Joaquin Phoenix earns rave Joker reviews at Venice Film Festival
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Joaquin Phoenix didn't channel Heath Ledger for Joker inspiration
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Joker director says the Joaquin Phoenix movie 'doesn't follow anything' from the comics
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Whose Joker is creepier: Joaquin Phoenix or The Office's Creed Bratton? An EW investigation
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Joker trailer released: Watch Joaquin Phoenix in DC's darkest movie yet
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Joaquin Phoenix's Joker is 'dark and disturbing' in first teaser at CinemaCon