When a film doesn’t turn out the way fans hoped, they usually want to know what the hell happened. Whether it’s Star Wars, Marvel, or anything in between, fan speculation can run rampant on social media soon after a project is released. That’s certainly the case with Joker: Folie Deux, which has been the subject of angry vitriol and poor word of mouth since opening last weekend. Even though reviews for the first film were polarizing, most believed that director Todd Phillips had genuine intentions behind what he was trying to say. When it comes to the sequel, moviegoers are trying to figure out the exact purpose behind its existence, with many believing the movie is meant to be an attack on toxic fandom. As fans continue to debate what exactly went wrong with the Joker sequel, Phillips is making his intentions clear.
On the heels of a disappointing opening weekend, Todd Phillips says his DC sequel, Joker: Folie Deux, “was never about addressing toxic fandom.” Read More