The Dark Knight The Man Who Laughs: The Joker Thread 2.0

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

The series was loyal to the campy late 50s and 60s comics, but during that time comics were under heavy fire for their content. There was one guy in particular I just can't remember his name right now. Characters like Batman had to be subdued in terms of violence and adult content. SO during this time you can argue that you aren't getting the true character which is Batman, therefore while the show is completely loyal to that time, it isn't loyal to that character per se.

 

[Harrygucha]

Sorry. Here's the real link! Listen to an interview/podcast of Eric Roberts saying why he loves Batman.

http://podcast.971freefm.com/klsx1/1233762.mp3

 

[gwynplaine]

I love how the Joker washes his hands with Purell as he comes out of Two-Face bedroom in the hospital.
I bet that was also improvised by Heath like the clapping at the precinct and many other things, I'm sure. (Heath sliding down the mountain of money etc...)

 

[Banquet]

I love how the Joker washes his hands with Purell as he comes out of Two-Face bedroom in the hospital.
I bet that was also improvised by Heath like the clapping at the precinct and many other things, I'm sure. (Heath sliding down the mountain of money etc...)

Yep, except for the money pile.

 

[gwynplaine]

Yep, except for the money pile.

Great Buster Keaton avvy.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Batman: Gotham Adventures

 

[Ace of Knaves]

I just watched the film again and i was thinking, when the jokers abusing Brian Douglas, "LOOK AT ME". it sounds like thats all his pain coming out. I can't really put it into words properly but i sense pain, and anger in his voice like he feels wronged in his life. Also when the ferries don't blow up the look on his face is almost like he's holding back the tears because it shows that no one, even in a corrupt city like Gotham is on on his level.

 

[Crook]

Two-Face is.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

yea the Joker basically made Harvey lose his marbles.

 

[Anita18]

yea when he attacks batman he's just like one of the dogs. just pure animalistic rage, he just seems to have no method in his fighting style, similer to dogs. i think theres a underlying theme of dogs throughout the whole film. the joker has no sense of morals or order just like dogs. he punishes people without judgement, like what colonal kurtz says in apocolypse now, killing without judgement can be seen as strength. to just toss aside your morals for a greater purpose is strength. i believe when writing the joker the nolans took on board some of the things colonal kurtz represents.

IMO, dogs are like people - they often have a society in the form of a pack. When things get desperate, then the pack falls apart and there goes the saying "a dog-eat-dog world."

I also saw that bit as Joker being jealous that he wasn't in on the fun, so he just jumped in and started whacking things willy-nilly. Dog, Batman, it didn't matter. It's hilarious, but incredibly disturbing at the same time.

 

[Eggyman]

IMO, dogs are like people - they often have a society in the form of a pack. When things get desperate, then the pack falls apart and there goes the saying "a dog-eat-dog world."

I also saw that bit as Joker being jealous that he wasn't in on the fun, so he just jumped in and started whacking things willy-nilly. Dog, Batman, it didn't matter. It's hilarious, but incredibly disturbing at the same time.

Like in the TAS epp where Harley figures out how to make the fish smile, but J won't let her kill Bats because he wants to do it

 

[Ace of Knaves]

is that mad love your talking about? when Harley is gonna drop Batman in the tank full of pirahnas?

 

[Eggyman]

is that mad love your talking about? when Harley is gonna drop Batman in the tank full of pirahnas?

Quite right, Mr. Knaves

 

[Ace of Knaves]

yea thats probly my favourite episode, whats the one where gordon goes to the dentist?

 

[I Am The Knight]

That's the one. Dentist Joker.

 

[Magenta666]

is that mad love your talking about? when Harley is gonna drop Batman in the tank full of pirahnas?

hes brutal to her in that one, i mean, he pushes her out a 2nd story building

 

[jackjack924]

is that mad love your talking about? when Harley is gonna drop Batman in the tank full of pirahnas?

That was a great episode. I hope they make another series that at least tries to be as well done as TAS.

 

[Ace of Knaves]

yea joker is particulary unhinged in that one.

 

[Magenta666]

yea joker is particulary unhinged in that one.

That one, and the creeper one are my favorites

 

[Ace of Knaves]

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1541025MeS8yzBP?confirmed=1

 

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

I was just watching that episode, I recently took the time to download the animated series. I had them on DVD but they got stolen =[. I wish they'd bring out another animated series like that. The new one is so 60s its going to get canceled so quick. I'd like to see an animated Joker with the TDK look.

 

[jackjack924]

That one, and the creeper one are my favorites

Which one are you talking about, the creepier one?

 

[Ace of Knaves]

hahaha he even takes the piss out of star wars!!! " may the floss be with you!! hahaah" thats rood!!

 

[I Am The Knight]

Which one are you talking about, the creepier one?

"Beware The Creeper"

 

[TH3D4RKKN1GH7]

Oh I hate beware the creeper. That *****ebag reporter with the big red like animal scarf thingy and green stripped undies. I hated how he goes from being a regular reporter to being a super strength gymnast.