Joker
AlthoughJokerhas no connector to any pre - existing Batman universes , it does feature many references and Easter egg connected to previous Batman adaptations , include a very subtle one toBatman : The Animated Series . Todd Phillips ’ psychological thrillerJokerbrought a different look at the Clown Prince of Crime , taking inspiration from Alan Moore ’s vivid novelBatman : The Killing Joke , but ultimately building a tale of its own , result in a obscure origin story .
Jokerfocuses on Arthur Fleck ( Joaquin Phoenix ) , a failed stand - up comic who turns to a life of offense in Gotham City after being constantly neglect by society . The pic treat topics like mental health and the influence and impact the media can have – very much like Martin Scorsese’sThe King of Comedy . Jokerfeatures Robert De Niro as Murray Franklin , a talk show boniface admired by Arthur and who make for a key use in his ruin . Franklin carry no connection to the Batman existence , but his talk show featured a very insidious nod toBatman : The Animated Series .
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An eagle - eyed fan onInstagramnoticed the reference work to the 1992 animated serial publication , which might not be what many are expecting . It ’s not a lottery of the Dark Knight in the panache of the series , nor is it its melodic theme acting in the backcloth – the mention is in the font of Franklin ’s show , Live ! with Murray Franklin , which is the same fromBatman : The Animated Series . Out of all the references inJokerthat have derive to light so far , this might be the most pernicious one , and there has been no remark from Phillips or anyone involved in the film confirming if this was an designed nod to the series or if it ’s just a well-chosen coincidence .
Batman : The Animated Serieswas produced by Warner Brothers and aired from 1992 to 1995 , with a sum of 85 episodes . The series is regarded as one of the best Batman adaption and one of the superlative animated telly shows of all time , with most critics praise it for its thematic complexness and film noir panache . The serial visualize the launching of Harley Quinn ( voiced by Arleen Sorkin ) , as well as one of thebest Joker depiction thanks to Mark Hamill ’s voice work . Batman : The Animated Serieswas the first glide path to the Dark Knight ’s cosmos for many fans , and sport some of his most famous opposer , such as Two - facial expression , the Penguin , the Riddler , the Scarecrow , Poison Ivy , and Catwoman .
While some reason that fans are calculate too much intoJoker , seek to find all type of references to the Batman universe , verity is that Phillips and society did pay attention to even the smallest detail , such asa address to the 1960s Batman series . Whether this nod toBatman : The Animated Serieswas intentional or not , it ’s a playfulness contingent that many looker surely missed .
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