{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e414889a5d5b13c4292b2ee/5e4148e3e1d1463419328c6f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"814: Joker: Movie Reviews With RJ Stutee","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e414889a5d5b13c4292b2ee/9216ec7fdd722b8fda84582e4ffebe32.jpg?height=200","description":"<div>Featuring a fully-immersed performance by Joaquin Phoenix as the lead, Todd Phillips’ <em>Joker </em>is a gripping portrayal of one of the most popular comic-book villains that will ultimately become Batman’s nemesis. Arthur Fleck is a man tormented by his inner unsettling feelings. As he struggles to make a living as a clown, he finds his hero in talk show host Murray Franklin (Robert De Niro) whom he begins to idealise.<br><br>After Heath Ledger immortalized the Joker in his Oscar-winning performance in <em>Dark Knight</em>, Phoenix obviously had a tough act to follow. But with his career-defining performance in the Todd Phillips’ directorial, Phoenix certainly proves his remarkable skill and genius.<br><br>\n</div><div>Written by Todd Phillips and Silver Scott, the Scorsese universe (<em>King of Comedy</em> and <em>Taxi Driver</em>) <em>Joker </em>exists in is dark and brutal. The Joker uses his laugh to register his protest and, in a twisted way, cope with his unbearable life that is devoid of a safe sanctuary. He tends to his sick mother (Frances Conroy) and faces up virtually everyday to his unfulfilled dream of being a successful stand up comedian.<br><br>Listen to the podcast for the full review!</div>","author_name":"The Quint"}