Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Inherent Vice” is a 1970s Los Angeles-set neo-noir detective story that deserves a second look. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, it’s a complex, hazy blend of humor and melancholy, exploring love, loss, and the lingering impact of the 1960s. Despite its initially mixed reception, “Inherent Vice” is a poignant meditation on change and the enduring power of the past.
Director Ridley Scott reveals Joaquin Phoenix’s sudden departure from ‘Gladiator’ and the subsequent scolding he received from Russell Crowe. Scott also shares insights on casting challenges and his admiration for Phoenix, Barry Keoghan, and Paul Mescal.
The highly anticipated sequel ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga has made a strong debut at the Indian box office, raking in ₹7.75 crore on its third day of release.
Joker: Folie a Deux, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit, has had a decent opening weekend in India. While its earnings dipped on day 2, the film still managed to gross over ₹6.40 crore in its first two days. With its US release today, will Joker 2 be able to match its predecessor’s box office success?
Despite releasing on a public holiday in India, ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’ failed to generate significant box office numbers on its opening day. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, collected ₹5 crore net, a modest start for a Hollywood blockbuster. While the film saw higher occupancy in select formats like IMAX, it still struggled to attract large audiences in India. The film’s performance in the US and other international markets remains to be seen.
The highly anticipated sequel to the Oscar-winning ‘Joker’ has arrived with a new teaser trailer. It features Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck grappling with his identity and a blossoming but deadly romance with Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn. ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is set to be another box office smash, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.
Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role as Joker/Arthur Fleck in ‘Joker: Folie à Deux,’ opened up about his intense weight loss journey for the film, particularly the challenges posed by dance rehearsals. Despite his previous experience with drastic weight loss for the first ‘Joker,’ Phoenix revealed the dance sequences in the sequel added a new layer of difficulty, making it a unique experience for him.
Todd Phillips returns to the Venice Film Festival with “Joker: Folie à Deux”, a musical sequel to the Oscar-winning “Joker”. While the film features captivating performances from Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and boasts exhilarating musical sequences, it ultimately falls short of its predecessor’s impact due to a rushed narrative, uneven character development, and a lack of closure.
