re: #179 HappyWarrior
Is it a good story, or just a mashup of themes in an attempt to be edgy without actually being edgy or pushing narratives in a new direction.
If I want to honor a Scorsese film and directing like Taxi Driver, then I’ll honor his current film that does it better. Same with DeNiro.
Is Joker better than most comic book movies? Sure. And that’s the hook. That’s what Oscars are hoping will propel more people to watch.