Why Do We Love the Joker? – Phil and Chuck return with a deep and candid look at one of our favorite villains of all time, both on and off the silver screen, the Joker!
We dissect the character of the Joker over the years, how he’s been portrayed in different media, and what the future of the character may bring. Including our all-time favorite joker, Heath Ledger, who boasts more iconic scenes in The Dark Knight than most actors do in their entire career. Plus, other actors who’ve portrayed the Joker over the years including Jack Nicholson, Jared Leto, Joaquin Phoenix, and even a certain Jedi named Mark Hamill.
So what is it about this psycho that makes us smile and even cheer him on? Join Phil and Chuck in this episode right now to get all the dirt on this fan favorite!
Video Timecodes:
0:00 – Welcome!
0:28 – Our Favorite Joker Is…
1:07 – “Get the f*** outta here!”
1:47 – The Dark Knight
3:01 – Heath Ledger: Brilliant!
4:29 – Joker’s Backstory, or Lack Thereof…
5:35 – Jared Leto: Awful?
6:34 – Joaquin Phoenix: Mental!
8:02 – Who’s the Next Joker?
8:43 – “Is that Mark Hamill?!”
10:05 – Batman: Animated Series