Gimme Three - A Series For Cinephiles
Gimme Three is a love letter to one of the most powerful mediums of artistic expression - a love letter to the films that moved us and the great experiences we've had watching them.
In each episode, hosts Nicholas Ybarra and Bella Efstratis (and frequent special guests) will pick three incredible movies based on a selected theme.
Through fun banter and passionate analysis, the Gimme Three podcast aims to get people back to the theater and expand their watch lists, one listener at a time.
Gimme Three - A Series For Cinephiles
41 - Jokers Are Wild - Batman, The Dark Knight, Joker
Once again, Joker is the talk of the town. To mark the recent release of Joker: Folie à Deux, Nick and Bella are exploring the history of the iconic character and the tremendous actors who have donned the face paint.
- We open with the performance that changed the game. Jack Nicholson steals the show in Tim Burton's Batman with his unforgettable take on Joker.
- Next, we discuss Heath Ledger's Academy Award-winning performance in Christopher Nolan's modern classic, The Dark Knight.
- Finally, we analyze the polarizing origin story in Joaquin Phoenix's powerful take on the character in Joker.
There are plenty of other tidbits, history, and trivia on the character of Joker and his relationship with the caped crusader. Give this one a listen, and let us know your favorite Joker.
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