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Lady Gaga makes fun of Joker 2 for winning worst sequel Razzie award while hosting SNL | Hollywood

Lady Gaga makes fun of Joker 2 for winning worst sequel Razzie award while hosting SNL | Hollywood

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Mar 09, 2025 05:30 PM IST Lady Gaga joked about Joker: Folie á Deux’s success at the Razzie Awards, where she won worst onscreen duo along with Joaquin Phoenix. Lady Gaga’s last release Joker: Folie à Deux was one of the most anticipated films of the year. It released to mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. During her hosting gig at this week’s Saturday Night Live episode, Lady Gaga poked fun at the film’s box office failure and noted its win at the Razzie Awards. (Also read: Lady Gaga breaks her silence on the poor reception of Joker 2: ‘People just sometimes don’t like some things’) Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix as Harley Quinn and Joker What Lady Gaga said During her opening monologue, Lady Gaga said, “Anyway, I’m an actor now. I select films that would showcase my craft as a serious actor, films such as Joker 2. Apparently, people thought it was awesome. Joaquin [Phoenix] and I even got nominated for a Razzie, which is an award for the worst films …

Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ snags worst picture Razzie Award | Hollywood

Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ snags worst picture Razzie Award | Hollywood

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By Danielle Broadway Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ snags worst picture Razzie Award LOS ANGELES, – “Madame Web,” an American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character of the same name, nabbed the most wins at the 45th Razzie Awards on Friday, including worst picture, actress and screenplay. The Razzie Awards are the annual Oscar spoof that spotlights Hollywood’s worst performances. “Seinfeld” actor Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix satire about the cereal industry, “Unfrosted,” scored two wins for worst actor for Seinfeld and worst supporting actress for Amy Schumer. Tying with “Unfrosted,” “Joker: Folie a Deux” and “Megalopolis” were both crowned with two wins. “Joker: Folie a Deux” won for worst prequel, sequel, remake or rip-off and screen combo, while “Megalopolis” earned esteemed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola worst director and Jon Voight worst supporting actor. Coppola posted a response on Friday to the film’s Razzie wins. “I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award in so many important categories for @megalopolisfilm, and for the distinctive honor of being nominated as the worst director, worst screenplay, and worst picture at …

Lady Gaga breaks her silence on the poor reception of Joker 2: ‘People just sometimes don’t like some things’ | Hollywood

Lady Gaga breaks her silence on the poor reception of Joker 2: ‘People just sometimes don’t like some things’ | Hollywood

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Jan 28, 2025 09:14 PM IST Lady Gaga’s last release Joker: Folie à Deux released to mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. It co-starred Joaquin Phoenix. Despite high expectations, Joker: Folie a Deux struggled at the box office last year. It also earned a lot less than its predecessor, Joker, which was released in 2019. Now Lady Gaga has spoken about the underperformance of the film in a new interview with Elle, acknowledging that it is okay if the audience do not like a film. (Also read: Lady Gaga announces her new album Mayhem. Check out release date, other details) Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix as Harley Quinn and Joker What Lady Gaga said When the topic of Joker 2‘s fate at the box office was brought up, Lady Gaga said matter-of-factly: “People just sometimes don’t like some things. It’s that simple. And I think to be an artist, you have to be willing for people to sometimes not like it. And you keep going even if something didn’t connect in the way …

Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader could watch only 15 minutes of Joker Folie à Deux: ‘A really bad musical’ | Hollywood

Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader could watch only 15 minutes of Joker Folie à Deux: ‘A really bad musical’ | Hollywood

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Oct 16, 2024 02:08 PM IST Paul Schrader shredded Joker: Folie à Deux in a new interview where he said that he could not take the musical any longer than 20 minutes. Paul Schrader, acclaimed writer of Taxi Driver and a filmmaker himself, was not a big fan of Joker: Folie à Deux to say the least. The Todd Philips musical drama opened to negative reviews and emerged as the biggest box office disappointment of the year. In a new chat with Interview magazine, Paul has now shared his thoughts on the Joaquin Phoenix-starrer, revealing that he could not stand the film after about 20 minutes and decided to leave the theater to buy something instead. (Also read: Terrifier 3 beats Joker 2 at box office as Joaquin Phoenix film sees huge drop) Paul Schrader blasted Todd Philips’ sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in lead roles. What Paul said about Joker Folie à Deux During the chat, when Paul was asked about the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster, he said, “I saw about …

Joker 2 US box office update: Sequel set to make historically steepest drop record ever | Hollywood

Joker 2 US box office update: Sequel set to make historically steepest drop record ever | Hollywood

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Oct 14, 2024 02:05 PM IST Following a weak opening weekend, Joker: Folie a Deux plummeted 81% in its second week. Joker: Folie a Deux continued its historic fall in the second week since its release following its flop opening weekend. The film has so far failed to perform in theatres as compared to its precedent released in 2019 which was a hit among fans and critics. Before its release, the film was considered to be one of the most anticipated films of the year along with films like Deadpool and Wolverine. Joker: Folie a Deux continues to falter, earning only $7 million in its second week after a lackluster start. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Also Read: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bodyguard shares the moment when he felt music mogul might get shot Joker 2 fails to perform in the second week During the opening weekend, the film garnered $38 million at the US box office which was far below the prediction of $50-$70 million. But the second week turned out to be brutal for …

Joker: Folie à Deux’s director explains the shocking end, says ‘He realised that…’ | Hollywood

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{Spoiler: This story contains major spoilers for Joker: Folie à Deux} Todd Phillips reveals Joker: Folie à Deux ends with Arthur Fleck’s shocking death during a courtroom explosion. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS) Joker: Folie à Deux’s director, Todd Phillips, explained the shocking end of the sequel. The film which disappointed fans and the box office on its opening weekend ended on a shocking note with Joker’s death. The murder trial at the centre of the film ended explosively when a bomb detonated, destroying the courtroom. Arthur Fleck had chosen to defend himself and confessed that the Joker was not a split personality, instead, he claimed it had always been him. He admitted to being guilty of the murders for which he was on trial. Also Read: Kardashians are ‘insisting’ that they had no involvement with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ‘freak offs’ Joker director explains the shocking end Phillips told Entertainment Tonight, “He realised that everything is so corrupt, it’s never going to change, and the only way to fix it is to burn it all down,” when asked …

Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 deliver disappointing numbers at the US Box office after a flop opening | Hollywood

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Oct 07, 2024 12:52 PM IST Despite high expectations, Joker: Folie a Deux struggled at the box office. Joker: Folie a Deux, one of the most anticipated films of the year, turned out to be a huge disappointment at the US Box Office and worldwide. While it opened at the top spot in North America, the movie turned out to be far from the expectation. It also earned a lot less than its predecessor, Joker, which was released in 2019. The budget of the movie is estimated to be $190 million. Despite a strong opening, Joker 2 underperformed with a D rating from CinemaScore and disappointing earnings. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni(REUTERS) Also read: Jennifer Lopez appears at American Music Awards to celebrate the show’s 50 years, unfazed by Ben Affleck fiasco Joker 2’s flop opening at US Box Office The film is being talked about across the internet but for the wrong reasons as fans expressed their disappointment with the film. Moreover, it earned a horrific D rating from the CinemaScore and suffered from bad word of …

Why are fans walking out of Joker: Folie à Deux? Gaga and Phoenix receive ‘awful’ Rotten Tomatoes | Hollywood

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Joker: Folie à Deux has hit theaters, but the buzz surrounding it is far from what fans expected. What happened? Despite the star-studded cast featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the sequel to the critically acclaimed “Joker” has faced a disappointing reception, with fans and critics alike expressing their disapproval. Early screenings have grossed only half of what the original Joker pulled in 2019, with fans storming out in anger, clearly offended. What went wrong? Joker: Folie à Deux will be out in theatres on October 4, 2024.(@jokermovie/X) Joker: Folie à Deux debuts with ‘disappointing’ Rotten Tomatoes Currently sitting at a dismal 34% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 39% from audiences, the movie has sparked a wave of negative reactions. The film’s departure from the original’s gritty tone and the inclusion of a musical element seem to have alienated audiences, despite a romantic note, that promised to bring a fresh breath of air. IndieWire even called it “blockbuster filmmaking as a form of collective punishment.” Joker: Folie à Deux has fans laughing for all …

Lady Gaga admits Harley Quinn almost consumed her, but she ‘didn’t bring her home’ | Hollywood

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Lady Gaga takes on her latest role in Joker: Folie à Deux, opening up about the new challenge it presents. “That’s for sure,” Gaga told People when discussing the novelty of her role in the highly anticipated Joker sequel, hitting theatres on October 4. Lady Gaga attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures “Joker: Folie a Deux” at TCL Chinese Theatre on September 30, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Monica Schipper/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Monica Schipper / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) “I really wanted to do something that I’ve never done before,” Gaga shares, describing her portrayal of DC Comics villainess Harleen Quinzel, a.k.a. Harley Quinn. Joker: Folie à Deux stars Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his role as Arthur Fleck, also known as Joker. Directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel alternates between the grim reality of Gotham’s Arkham State Hospital and a series of musical, song-and-dance numbers that represent the chaotic madness shared by Harley and Joker. ALSO READ| Joker Folie à Deux movie review: Lady …

Lady Gaga thought fiancé Michael Polansky was ‘joking’ when he proposed to her on April Fool’s Day | Hollywood

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Sep 30, 2024 05:14 PM IST Lady Gaga surprised fans by revealing that she was engaged to Michael Polansky, when she appeared at the Paris Olympics. Lady Gaga is busy promoting her upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux. The actor-singer appeared on The Graham Norton Show last week to talk about the film, where she also revealed how long time partner, Michael Polansky, asked her the big question. Lady Gaga quipped that at first she thought it was nothing but a joke. (Also read: Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky are reportedly engaged: Say hello to the fiancé) Lady Gaga, left, and Michael Polansky pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere for the film ‘Joker: Folie A Deux’ on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)(Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) What Lady Gaga said During the chat, where she was also joined by actors Demi Moore and Colin Farell, Lady Gaga talked about her engagement and said, “He proposed on April first and I thought he was joking. Then when we went to …