Blank Check with Griffin & David Joker: Hallie À Goodrich
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Oct 20, 2024 Hallie Meyer Shire, a filmmaker and daughter of renowned director Nancy Meyers, joins to discuss the bizarre potential of Joker sequels and cinematic dreams. They dive into the complexities of character portrayals, especially Michael Keaton's multifaceted roles, and critique the missed opportunities in the Joker films. The conversation also swirls around industry trends, the charm of shallow narratives, and personal anecdotes that offer a reflective look at the evolution of storytelling in film.
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Initial criticisms of Joker 2
- The hosts quickly share their least favorite aspects of Joker: Folie à Deux.
- David disliked Lady Gaga being underutilized, Ben disliked the jail scenes, and Griffin disliked all live-action sequences.
The Joker 2 deal
- Griffin takes responsibility for Blank Check covering Joker: Folie à Deux.
- David initially wanted to cover Aquaman 2, and Joker 2 became Griffin's bargaining chip.
Joker's cultural impact
- Joker's unexpected critical acclaim and box office success, despite its controversial nature, created a cultural moment.
- It won awards, was nominated for Best Picture, and earned Joaquin Phoenix a Best Actor Oscar.