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From left, Harry Lawtey as Harvey Dent and Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in "Joker: Folie à Deux," a film loosely based on the DC Comics characters.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ has a promising premise that collapses within itself

By Nolan Sheehan, Staff Writer October 9, 2024
If “Joker: Folie à Deux” could be described in one word, there is only one that comes to mind: confused. Between the excruciatingly slow pace of the plot that doesn’t seem to progress outside of the characters, the bizarre writing choices all over the script and the tonally compromised musical numbers that do more narrative harm than good, every element of this movie goes against itself. 
'Deja View'- 2020 Oscar Predictions

‘Deja View’- 2020 Oscar Predictions

February 6, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/deja-view-2020-oscar-predictions This week, host Rachael Weinberg has on The Ithacan Life and Culture editors, Avery Alexander and Arleigh Rodgers, to talk about the...

'Deja View'- "Joker" vs. "The King of Comedy"

‘Deja View’- “Joker” vs. “The King of Comedy”

October 29, 2019

https://soundcloud.com/ithacan-main/deja-view-joker-vs-the-king-of-comedy Hosts Rachael Weinberg and Diego Medina review the new release "Joker" and compare it to the 1982 Martin Scorsese film "The...

"Joker" goes beyond being a traditional comic book movie, offering a thrilling, psychological experience that captures the troubling back alleys of society.

Review: DC offers a gritty look at the Clown Prince of Crime

By Antonio Ferme October 22, 2019

In 2008, Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” changed the comic book movie genre forever. The film won many awards, most notably an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role awarded posthumously...

"The Lego Batman Movie" pulls from every corner of the DC universe to tell the story of Batman as he learns to allow other people into his solitary life.

Review: Lego Batman builds upon extensive character history

By Silas White, Staff Writer February 14, 2017
"The LEGO Batman Movie" highlights how goofy the character is — a refreshing take for viewers sick of the dark and brooding Batman of recent years.
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