Special thanks to John Lein and Alex McKellar for joining the show!
In this episode, the boys celebrate the 100th episode by reflecting on their journey through film reviews, particularly focusing on the recent release of Joker 2. Spoiler alert! They discuss the evolution of characters like Harley Quinn, the significance of Arkham Asylum, and the themes of power and morality presented in the film. The conversation delves into audience expectations versus reality, the dark humor present in the film, and the emotional growth of Arthur Fleck. Ultimately, they conclude that Joker 2 is a worthy sequel that enhances the narrative established in the first film.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Celebrating 100 episodes
05:04 - Reflecting on Joker (2019)
07:06 - Joker 2 discussion begins
08:32 - Musical elements + Lady Gaga
10:54 - Harley Quinn (Spoilers begin!)
13:04 - Arkham Asylum as a CHARACTER
15:44 - Brendan/Jackie/Domhnall Gleeson
18:27 - Does Joker 2 RUIN the first movie's ending?
22:16 - Harvey Dent
25:07 - Comedy in Joker 2
27:43 - Relationship allegory?
30:05 - That Ending (Expectations vs Reality)
38:47 - Arthur's character development
42:52 - Fantasy sequences
45:17 - What did you expect?
49:32 - In summary
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Discussion recorded at BLU Studio in Tulsa, OK https://myblustudio.com/
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