Can Hollywood Learn from Its Biggest Bombs?
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Joker: Folie à Deux - A Critical Dissonance
This chapter critically examines 'Joker: Folie à Deux,' highlighting its mixed reception and contrasting performance styles, particularly between Lady Gaga and the rest of the cast. It explores the narrative challenges posed by director Todd Phillips, questioning the film's origin story classification while unpacking its deeper societal implications. The discussion also delves into the disconnect between the film's artistic ambitions and its disappointing execution, critiquing both its financial outcomes and the decision-making processes within Hollywood.
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