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Joaquin Phoenix arrives at the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux" on Sept. 30 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Unlike the first, the sequel is a musical. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

‘Joker’ musical mishandles plot

By Brynn Krug, Lifestyle Editor | October 7, 2024

DC’s most notorious villain, the Joker, gives you another glimpse into his dark origin with “Joker: Folie à Deux.” However, this sequel takes a sharp turn from the first film with the fact that it, surprisingly, is a musical.  “Joker: Folie...

Joaquin Phoenix attends the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in 2018. Before seeing Phoenix's new film "Beau is Afraid," check out past films of his.

A retrospect of Joaquin Phoenix films

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | April 30, 2023

Whether it’s a mainstream box office hit or an experimental indie drama, Joaquin Phoenix’s vast, versatile filmography proves him to be one of the most significant talents of his generation. Phoenix often finds himself in dark, mysterious roles,...

First foreign film to win Best Picture makes Oscars history

By Jacob Baker | February 10, 2020

Korean film “Parasite” won big and made history Sunday at the 92nd annual Oscars, taking home best picture, best director, best international feature film and best original screenplay.This is the first time in Academy Award history that a foreign...

Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, tries to "put on a happy face" in "Joker."

‘Joker’ creates a narrative worthy of the Clown Prince of Crime

By Parker Otto | October 6, 2019

Arthur Fleck, played by Joaquin Phoenix, tries to "put on a happy face" in "Joker."

Emmanuelle Seigner displays the Grand Jury Prize for "An Officer and a Spy," directed by Roman Polanski," during the awarding ceremony of the Venice Film Festival Sept. 7. Polanski did not attend the festival so his wife, Seigner, accepted the award in his place.

“Joker” wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival, convicted child rapist Roman Polanski wins Grand Jury Prize

By Parker Otto | September 11, 2019

Emmanuelle Seigner displays the Grand Jury Prize for "An Officer and a Spy," directed by Roman Polanski," during the awarding ceremony of the Venice Film Festival Sept. 7. Polanski did not attend the festival so his wife, Seigner, accepted the award in his place.