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Todd Phillips is Now Open to a ‘Joker’ Sequel, But Only If It Has “Thematic Resonance”
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‘Joker’ Was Originally Intended to be Shot in 70mm, But Warner Bros. Passed
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‘Joker’ Director Todd Phillips Gives the Definitive Answer About What Happens to Zazie Beetz’s Character
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‘Joker’ Cinematographer Lawrence Sher on Contrasts and Chaos [Spoiler Interview]
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How the ‘Joker’ Soundtrack Complements the Film’s Vicious Vision
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/Filmcast Ep. 537 – Joker (GUEST: Bob Chipman from Escapist Magazine)
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‘Joker’ Actor Marc Maron Disagrees with Director Todd Phillips’ View of Today’s Comedy Landscape: “Maybe You’re Just Insensitive”
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Watch ‘Joker’ Director Todd Phillips Break Down the Opening Scene
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‘Joker’ Spoiler Discussion
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‘Joker’ Spoiler Review: Joaquin Phoenix Elevates a Disturbing, Incendiary Portrait of the Villain as Antihero
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