Next Best Picture Podcast "Joker: Folie à Deux"
Oct 5, 2024
Lauren LaMagna, a comic book fan and podcast contributor, joins insightful film commentators Josh Parham and Tom O'Brien. They dive deep into "Joker: Folie à Deux," exploring its dark musical elements and mixed audience reactions. The trio debates its portrayal of isolation, mental health, and the disconnect between narrative ambition and execution. They also analyze Joaquin Phoenix's performance and the film's musical score, highlighting missed opportunities for emotional impact while pondering its potential awards season fate.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring 'Joker: Folie à Deux'
01:30 • 22min
Examining Themes of Isolation and Engagement in Joker's Narrative
23:37 • 2min
Critique of 'Joker: Folie à Deux'
26:05 • 15min
Madness and Music: Analyzing 'Folie à Deux'
41:08 • 16min
Reimagining the Joker: A Deeper Dive
56:42 • 3min
Controversies in Musical Storytelling
59:51 • 10min
Analyzing Performances and Musical Coherence in 'Joker: Folie à Deux'
01:10:04 • 2min
Musical Scores and Thematic Juxtaposition
01:12:10 • 4min
Exploring the Depths of 'Joker: Folie à Deux'
01:16:13 • 16min
The Musical Dilemma: Reception and Recognition
01:32:28 • 9min
Celebrating Diverse Talent
01:41:47 • 4min
Exploring Personal Perspectives on Joker and Comedy Films
01:45:55 • 3min