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Lady Gaga Casually Responds to Joker: Folie à Deux Criticism, Says People Sometimes ‘Don’t Like Some Things’; DETAILS

Lady Gaga Casually Responds to Joker: Folie à Deux Criticism, Says People Sometimes ‘Don’t Like Some Things’; DETAILS

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Lady Gaga addressed the backlash against her film Joker: Folie à Deux, the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Oscar-winning film Joker, for the first time. After its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September of last year, Joker 2 received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike.  The gritty courtroom thriller holds a 31 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and was picked as one of the “worst” movies at the 2025 Razzie Awards. The Grammy-winner who portrayed the titular DC villain Harley Quinn in the sequel was placed in the “worst actress” category. Speaking to Elle, Gaga shared her thoughts on the criticism and replied, “People just sometimes don’t like some things. It’s that simple.”  The Pokerface singer stressed that artists are supposed to be prepared for the worst possible outcomes of their films. They must continue doing what they do even if certain projects don’t connect to the audience in the way it was intended to. Gaga has moved from the film and already has a lot on her plate. Apart from preparing …

Joker: Folie à Deux gets 7 Razzie nominations; Netizens split and say the Joker sequel ‘deserved this punishment’

Joker: Folie à Deux gets 7 Razzie nominations; Netizens split and say the Joker sequel ‘deserved this punishment’

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Jan 22, 2025 01:01 PM IST Fans clash over Joker: Folie à Deux Razzie nods, including Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, questioning whether its musical direction warranted the harsh critique Netizens were divided over the Razzie nominations for Joker: Folie à Deux, the musical sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Joker. While some agree that the film deserved a spot among the 2025 Golden Raspberry Awards’ (Razzies) worst, others feel it was unfairly targeted due to excessive criticism of its ambitious direction and stark departure from its predecessor. Leading the pack with seven nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, and Worst Actress for Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie à Deux has stirred debate online Leading the pack with seven nominations, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, and Worst Actress for Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie à Deux has stirred debate. The surprising recognition for Phoenix’s performance comes after he won an Academy Award for the same character in the original film, adding to the controversy. Released in 2024, Joker 2 struggled to win …

‘Nihilistic Enough’ – Quentin Tarantino Reveals Why He Enjoys Films Like Joker: Folie a Deux

‘Nihilistic Enough’ – Quentin Tarantino Reveals Why He Enjoys Films Like Joker: Folie a Deux

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Comedian Tim Dillon Slams Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux, Calls It ‘The Worst Film Ever Made’

Comedian Tim Dillon Slams Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux, Calls It ‘The Worst Film Ever Made’

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Tim Dillon hated Joker: Folie à Deux so much that he called it the “worst film ever made” on a podcast recently. Dillon lent his voice to a security guard in Arkham Asylum in the movie. He had his own displeasure for the Todd Phillips sequel as he shared his thoughts on The Joe Rogan podcast. Dillon drew honest comparisons between the sequels implying that the filmmakers took the critiques of the first film’s depiction of “male rage” and “nihilism,” and moved the sequel in an extreme direction of absurdity. He said, “I think what happened, after the first Joker, there was a lot of talk like, ‘Ooh, this was loved by incels. This was loved by the wrong kinds of people. This sent the wrong kind of message. Male rage! Nihilism!’ All these think pieces.” “And then I think ‘What if we went the other way?’ And now they have Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga tap dancing to a point where it’s insane,” he added. While WB did not promote the project as a musical, Phoenix and Gaga …

‘Must Deliver More Consistency’: Warner Bros CEO Responds To Joker: Folie à Deux’s Disappointing Box Office Performance

‘Must Deliver More Consistency’: Warner Bros CEO Responds To Joker: Folie à Deux’s Disappointing Box Office Performance

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The sequel to the blockbuster 2019 Joker film which collected $204 million globally, ironically tanked at the box office despite its massive hype. Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav spoke to The Hollywood Reporter on what according to him went wrong. Joker: Folie à Deux which was made with a $200 million budget struggled to cross the $100 million mark and according to the Zaslav the studio’s inconsistency might have contributed to it.  “Even in an industry of hits and misses, we must acknowledge that our studio business must deliver more consistency,” the CEO told the outlet on November 7. He admitted that the issue is prominent at their studio and after the film’s box office failure, new rules have been reinforced, as per Variety.  However, Zaslav also acknowledged the hits of their studio which include blockbusters like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice which was released in September and collected more than $400 million worldwide, close to the biggest hit of 2023, Barbie. The CEO noted that despite some misses their TV studio “is on track to have its …

Joker: Folie à Deux and more Top 7 new OTT releases of this week (Oct 28 to Nov 3)

Joker: Folie à Deux and more Top 7 new OTT releases of this week (Oct 28 to Nov 3)

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Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari are rumoured to be lovebirds. After them getting spotted together and Palak trying to hide her face from the paps, strong buzz about them being romantically involved took over the gossip mills. They share the same friend circle and are often seen spending time with each other. Currently, Bollywood is abuzz with Diwali parties. Stars are busy attending Diwali bashes held by some of the top stars. Recently, designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla hosted a Diwali bash. Ibrahim Ali Khan was among the guests. And guess who showed up? Palak Tiwari was also papped making way to the party. A video has gone viral on social media and entertainment news that shows Ibrahim Ali Khan waiting for Palak Tiwari at the entrance. As the diva showed up, they shared a warm hug. Ibrahim was also busy chatting with Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma. Palak Tiwari was dressed up in jeans and a tank top. On the other hand, Ibrahim Ali Khan was all festive ready. He looked suave …

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 …

Hollywood News Live Today October 8, 2024 : Joker: Folie à Deux’s director explains the shocking end, says ‘He realised that…’

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Hollywood News Live: Stay updated with the latest Hollywood news. Get real-time updates on movies, celebrity events, gossip, and red carpet highlights. We bring you the hottest entertainment stories as they happen, all in one place! Latest news on October 8, 2024: Latest entertainment news on October 8, 2024: Todd Phillips reveals Joker: Folie à Deux ends with Arthur Fleck’s shocking death during a courtroom explosion. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Hollywood Get real time updates on Hollywood news, your go-to source for the latest updates in the entertainment world. From breaking celebrity news to new movie releases and red carpet moments, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned as we bring you real-time updates on all the exciting happenings in Hollywood, including exclusive scoops, interviews, and much more!…Read More This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff. Follow all the updates here: Oct 8, 2024 8:23 AM IST Hollywood News LIVE: Joker: Folie à Deux’s director explains the shocking end, says ‘He realised that…’ Todd Phillips discusses the shocking ending of …

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 …

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 …