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    Samuel L. Jackson Addresses Martin Scorsese's Marvel Criticisms

    Samuel L. Jackson is "laying his vengeance" upon a certain filmmaking legend after some pointed comments about Marvel movies. In response to Martin Scorsese's dismissive remarks about the quality of Marvel films, Jackson, known for his bombastic attitude and often profane language, kept a cool head.
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    Joker Just Demolished A Box Office Record

    Joker's box office haul is no laughing matter. The Joaquin Phoenix-led film — which serves as a particularly dark origin story one of pop culture's most famous characters, the Joker — smashed a box office record with its opening weekend revenue.
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    How Joker Is Completely Different From The Comics

    Director Todd Philips has been clear it was never his intention to adapt any specific comic when he directed Joker, and now that we can all see the film for ourselves, it's clear that he meant it. Here are some of the biggest ways Joker is different from the comics.
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    The Real Reason Gwyneth Paltrow Forgets What Marvel Movies She's In

    Gwyneth Paltrow has spent plenty of time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but her memories seem to be a little shaky. The actress has admitted that she hasn't even seen one of the Marvel movies she was in — that being Spider-Man: Homecoming, a film she also didn't remember being a part of at all.
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    The 'Radical Changes' Made To Joker In The Middle Of Filming

    ​Creating a unique take on the Joker was a bit of a moving target for Joaquin Phoenix. The actor recently sat down with the ​ReelBlend​ podcast to discuss the difficulties that he and director Todd Phillips had in nailing down the right characterization during the filming of ​Joker.
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    Black Panther's Ryan Coogler Is Making Another Comic Book Movie

    Black Panther director Ryan Coogler is taking some time away from Wakanda for an intriguing new comic book project. Coogler will produce an adaptation of the comic book series Bitter Root for Legendary, basing it on the Image comics created by Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene, and David F. Walker.
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    The Untold Truth Of Spider-Ham

    Spider-Ham remained on the periphery of Marvel Comics for decades, but since the success of Into the Spider-Verse, the little sausage hero is making himself more and more visible in popular media. So, we think maybe it might be time for the untold truth of Spider-Ham.
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    Martin Scorsese Has Some Harsh Words About Marvel Movies

    ​No Mighty Marvel for Marty. In a recent conversation with ​Empire​ magazine, Martin Scorsese — perhaps the world's greatest living film director — had some pretty harsh words for the movies of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is by far the highest-grossing film franchise in history.
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    The Biggest Unanswered Questions In Joker

    While we might not ever get a sequel set in this particular version of Gotham City, many of this movie's implications stuck with us even after we left the theater, which means it's time to talk about them. Here are some of the biggest unanswered questions in Joker.
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    The Ending Of Joker Explained

    Joker definitely goes its own way with the depiction of the legendary Clown of Prince of Crime, right up to its explosive and unforgettable climax. Now that everyone's had a chance to see the film, it's time to talk about what it all built to and how it all paid off.
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    Easter Eggs You Missed In Joker

    There's a handful of subtle references to films, real-world events, and even the silent art of mime lurking in Joker's grim and gritty Gotham City. If you're still reeling from the violence and drama of Arthur Fleck's tragic journey, read on to find out about the little things you might've missed.
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    The Untold Truth Of Birds Of Prey

    Who exactly are the Birds of Prey? And what do they have to do with Harley Quinn? Well, join us as we explore DC's number one squad, from their origin story to their ever-changing lineup.
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    Dumb Things In 1989's Batman Everyone Ignored

    When it was released in theaters, 1989's Batman was a huge hit. Starring Michael Keaton as the titular Dark Knight and Jack Nicholson as the Joker, the blockbuster made director Tim Burton a household name. But Batman is far from a perfect movie.
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    The Real Reason Batman Isn't In The Joker Movie

    ​The Clown Prince of Crime is back on the silver screen — but a certain someone is missing from the proceedings. Much has been made of the fact that ​Joker,​ which stars Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic DC villain, is a film that sports a distinct lack of Batman. Why was this choice made?
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    Joker's Joaquin Phoenix Curses Out Crew Member In BTS Footage

    Is Joaquin Phoenix a petulant, spoiled movie star... or is he pulling our collective leg once again? During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Phoenix was presented with an outtake from Joker in which he appears to go on a profane rant aimed at a crew member named "Larry."
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    Times Superheroes Were Unmasked And It Stuck

    Superheroes have had their secret identities publicly revealed for decades, but like just about any other plot development in comics, it isn't always permanent. Here's a look at some of the times superheroes were unmasked -- and it stuck.
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    How Robert De Niro Actually Feels About The Joker Controversy

    Robert De Niro has some things to say about the things other people are saying about his new movie. chatting to Variety​ during the red carpet event for another of his upcoming films The Irishman, Robert De Niro finally offered his own take on the controversy surrounding Joker.
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    The Truth Behind Harley Quinn's Hyenas In Birds Of Prey

    In the newest batch of posters for Birds of Prey, Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn is seen smirking on a sofa while a hyena bares its teeth at her. Here's why Harley has hyenas in Birds of Prey, where they came from, and what type of role they'll play in the upcoming flick.
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    How Jay And Silent Bob Would Join The MCU - Exclusive

    Jay and Silent Bob are coming back to spoof comic book movies, Hollywood, and more once again in Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. But what if Jason Mewes' and Kevin Smith's iconic stoner duo did more than just smoke herb and spoof superheroes? What if they went out and joined the superheroes' world?
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    The Untold Truth Of Green Lantern's Power Ring

    If you're curious about Green Lantern's iconic piece of jewelry, worry no longer. We might not have an Oan instruction manual, but we do have the untold truth behind the evolution of, complications with, and inspiration for Green Lantern's famous power ring.
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    Why The Cast Of Joker Looks So Familiar

    Hope you've got your happy face on, 'cause Joker is here to bring a little maniacal mirth to the gritty, mean streets of Gotham. Joaquin Phoenix is undeniably the star, but he's joined by an impressive supporting cast — and yes, you've absolutely seen most of their faces before. Here's where.
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    Tom Holland And Marvel Fans React To Spider-Man Returning To The MCU

    ​Marvel fans across the globe are celebrating — and Tom Holland is right there with them. The star of ​Spider-Man: Far From Home​ joined the entire Twitterverse in reacting with pure elation to the news that Sony Pictures and Disney, the parent company of Marvel Studios, have reached an agreement.
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    Here's What Jonah Hill Could Look Like As The Riddler In The Batman

    ​We don't yet know who Jonah Hill is in talks to portray in Matt Reeves' ​The Batman​ — but one stunning piece of fan art is making a pretty strong case. Artist Yadvender Singh Rana took to Instagram to post his rendering of Hill as Edward Nygma, AKA the Riddler — and it will blow your doors off.