Warner Bros. Studio is teasing audiences with sneak peek photos leading up to the release of Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix.
More shots of Phoenix as the villainous Joker of Gotham City have surfaced on the internet, this time from the set of the forthcoming DC standalone origin story film.
Get your first look at #JoaquinPhoenix in full costume on set as the #Joker https://t.co/LvRjfjBDSc https://t.co/uhX1UYlPuI— ET Canada (@ET Canada) 1537664758.0
The photos were taken during filming of a scene in a Bronx subway station in New York City. The 43-year-old actor is seen strolling amidst pandemonium in a burgundy suit with green-streaked hair and clown makeup.
Joaquin Phoenix All Smiles as The Joker in Action https://t.co/XRUr3yxsch— TMZ (@TMZ) 1537649823.0
Joaquin Joker Phœnix. https://t.co/hkPNSmgWuV— Mehdi Omaïs (@Mehdi Omaïs) 1537653478.0
@TMZ Oh boy,......here....we....go... #TheJokerMovie https://t.co/lLf0Xubuzi— Bad Boyer (@Bad Boyer) 1537656210.0
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@grayghost84 @wbpictures @DCComics @ATT @ATTCares I think Joaquin Phoenix is gonna knock it out of the park with th… https://t.co/pYP1r8eToY— Donald Mabry (@Donald Mabry) 1537563118.0
Reactions were mixed after this batch of photos featuring Phoenix as Batman's arch enemy appeared.
But fans remained hopeful after discovering the nature of the film's origin story.
I gotta say, when I first saw the screen test, I was thinking to myself "well shit, this might screw up the good ru… https://t.co/ggnXKEXTpB— FranklyLogic (Jesse C.) (@FranklyLogic (Jesse C.)) 1537705206.0
Martha Wayne are murdered, it kinda justifies the look just BECAUSE they are going for a more retro type joker. Eve… https://t.co/3KuDHhhsdm— FranklyLogic (Jesse C.) (@FranklyLogic (Jesse C.)) 1537705207.0
The seasoned actor's portrayal of the iconic psychopath will no doubt be something to remember.
in most of his movies he stars in, always does his research on the character he's playing and makes sure that he ni… https://t.co/ung5kzO6lm— FranklyLogic (Jesse C.) (@FranklyLogic (Jesse C.)) 1537705207.0
@IWannaDie122300 It’s going to be great!— Chandler Thomas (@Chandler Thomas) 1537722092.0
@BadBoyer4life @jakeholla @TMZ Joaquin Phoenix is a pretty spicy actor, y’all should watch Her.— Jess 🐳 (@Jess 🐳) 1537664589.0
@BadBoyer4life @Sharito742 @TMZ He keeps reminding me of wither Tommy Lee Jones & Michael Keaton. I’m here for it.— Jamil Starkweather (@Jamil Starkweather) 1537658652.0
@TMZ He’s creepy 🤡 love it— Teamara Hunter (@Teamara Hunter) 1537650341.0
Director Todd Phillips had revealed one of the first photos of Phoenix as the Joker (aka Arthur Fleck) without the character's signature garb and makeup.
#JoaquinPhoenix spotted on the set of the upcoming #TheJoker movie https://t.co/f0RnZo3Lfi https://t.co/WeoeRVJ4Xn— ET Canada (@ET Canada) 1537128400.0
Fans quickly drew some comparisons to the latest iteration of the Joker, sans makeup.
Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker gives me strong Jack Nicholson vibes https://t.co/bPYucxgeYS— Luke Mears (@Luke Mears) 1537132883.0
@Serum_Lake I’m getting more...Phil vibes https://t.co/28hDJUJ8IY— Andy Olson (@Andy Olson) 1537145568.0
@Serum_Lake Reminds me more of Javier Bardem in No Country for Old Men https://t.co/lvPl3c4T52— W Maass (@W Maass) 1537148910.0
@ANNA_LOUIZE @Serum_Lake I see more of that in this shot https://t.co/R3BhfH3DeT— Jessica (@Jessica) 1537188282.0
@Serum_Lake I’m getting some strong Berries and Cream Vibes https://t.co/VSmM0nhuPs https://t.co/yP1eJ47Tyz— kro (@kro) 1537189883.0
Joaquin Phoenix in a JOKER origin movie has the same hair as me in freshman year of high school. Coincidence? You t… https://t.co/atck7d8X85— Vinnie Mancuso (@Vinnie Mancuso) 1537131532.0
@TMZ @_DCWorld Damn I can’t wait for this movie!!— Shawn Anthony Warner Prime (@Shawn Anthony Warner Prime) 1537652511.0
The movie will take place in the '80s and will focus on the character as a failed stand-up comedian who goes insane and turns to a life of crime in Gotham City.
The new photos have fans champing at the bit, but they'll have to be patient to see how the madness unfolds when the film is released on October 4, 2019.
The cast of Joker also includes Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, Marc Maron, and Bryan Callen.
Redditor thunderchild10 wanted to discuss everyone's thoughts on the friends with benefits scenario, so they asked:
"What's your opinion of friends with benefits?"
I've never done FWB.
I feel robbed.
After a while...
Friends With Benefits Herkenbaar GIF by GoPlayGiphy"Fun, and fine for a while, but less fulfilling than a relationship. Also, you both need to be good at compartmentalization, otherwise one of you will likely end up catching feelings."
Akiram
Be Clear
"My FWB caught feelings even though we were always clearly communicated as FWB. We were both in a big but really close friends group. I got a gf (she had recently had a bf as well) and she got mad. I ended up losing all my friends. It’s been 4 years, and she actually successfully managed to get 20+ ppl to forget I exist."
"Wouldn’t recommend."
sadbudda
The Rule of Three
"I had 3 throughout college. Two ended in us dating and then breaking up. The only one that worked and lasted two years was me and an ex from high school. We never hung out but were cool after our breakup. Didn’t speak for like three years and then when we were in college we saw each other at the bar, hooked up that night, then like two days later she asked if I wanted to meet up and I said sure."
"Then it just continues for two years. We rarely spoke outside of the bedroom other than like ‘pick me up from the bar’. Overall it was cool but I think it’s very rare. You have to find two people who just don’t have any desire for each other other than when horny, which a lot of times is not the case in one side"
InternationalMouse56
Confusion
"I honestly don't understand it at all. Having any sexual relation with a person whom I don't love and who doesn't love me seems pointless and even scary to me. I guess I am over-sensitive or something, because the thought of being so close to somebody without actually having a connection, an exclusivity, without knowing if this will ever happen again, is genuinely horrific to me."
"I don't care what others do in the bed and with whom, but this kind of relationship is just not for me."
ZidanSufuzki
For Life
Corona Snap GIF by INTO ACTIONGiphy"If they can provide Medical, Dental, Unemployment, and Retirement benefits then they’re a friend for life."
Stupify_Me
Benefits are benefits. I'm in.
Forever
married single ladies GIFGiphy"It didn't work out. We couldn't keep it just friends once we started the benefits. We will celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary in 2 weeks."
dirtysecretsofmine
Hey Buddy
"Very messy. You gotta either be f"k buddies only, dating, or friends only. Trying to keep feelings out of FWB is too difficult."
MarthaTheTRex
"That's a great point. I agree that it's tough to keep feelings out of the equation. I think it's best to just be honest and open with your friend so that you both know the boundaries of the situation and can stick to them. That way, both parties can be sure that they're getting what they need out of the relationship."
Professional-Help114
Taking Chances
"Seems iffy to me if you want the friendship to lay long term. Doesn't someone usually catch feelings, so after the FWB finds a partner they want to keep, it leaves the other party out. Especially if the new bf/gf doesn't want you to be friends with someone you've had sex with."
"Yes? No? I'm not into casual sex for myself, so am I off base?"
lifehappenedwhatnow
Developments
"A lot of people are saying 'someone always inevitably develops feelings' and that it ends badly, but that's not been my experience. I'm still friends with a few of my FWB's that I'm no longer sleeping with over the last couple of years and I'm genuinely happy for them that they've found relationships that make them happy. And I know of quite a few others similar to me."
playswithf1re
In Sync...
Sacha Baron Cohen Thumbs Up GIF by Amazon Prime VideoGiphy"A great plan when both participants are on the same page. Whether that is 'stay FWB' or 'hey we caught feelings, let's give a relationship a try'. A mess when only one participant catches feelings."
Gwywnnydd
Don't get hurt...
"Terrible idea, someone always inevitably develops feelings and gets hurt."
"It can work sure, but in general, unless you're both 100% sure (which, how can you ever really be?) beforehand that you won't develop feelings for each other, I generally have seen it not work."
"In my personal experience, someone always had to break it off just as feelings were starting to arise. So yeah, be careful I guess."
PodcastingPodcastGuy
What have we learned?
Communication is key.
Do you have any WTF FWB experiences to share? Let us know in the comments below.
"Which film that’s universally praised do you find utterly repulsive?"
Any Downers
"My best friend really enjoys movies that make you anxious and uncomfortable like 'Uncut Gems' and 'Good Time', but I firmly do not like those kinds of movies."
"I know it's the point, but i find no joy in the level of discomfort I feel while watching them."
"Some other honorable mentions:"
"Spring Breakers."
"High Life."
"Climax."- nuut_meg
Not Exactly Authentic
"'The Greatest Showman'."
"Mostly on the grounds that the real P T Barnum was a f*cking monster."- LostMercenary99
"'Pocahontas'."
"The real John Smith was a f*cking sick bastard and the true events most definitely weren't a love story at all."- CagedKage
pocahontas GIFGiphyWho The "Devil" Was Is Debatable...
"'The Devil Wears Prada'."
"I just wanted everyone in that movie to die in a fire."- PothierM
Tearjerker, Or Sleeping Pill?
"'The Notebook'."
"I don't know if it's universally praised but I f*cking hate it."- sara_c907
One Of The All Time Creepiest Shower Scenes...
"F*cking 'Elf'."
"Every damn Christmas."
"To be fair I can’t really stand Will Ferrel in general."- cook-isation
will farrel ross geller GIFGiphyThe Title Could Refer To The People Leaving The Theater...
"'Fast and Furious', just a terribly written extremely corny show."- tds542
Fern Gully Did It Better...
"'Avatar'."
"All day long."
'Those blue miserable tw*ts."- akbarkhan666
There Was Bound To Be One...
"I don't know about utterly repulsive, but I have a hard time seeing why everyone loves 'Citizen Kane'."
"And I understand that there was movie making before 'Citizen Kane' and movie making after 'Citizen Kane' such that it informed movie makers going forward as to how it's done, let's say, but after a certain point we, the audience, don't see that anymore, and it's just another movie."
"And then I hear people say well it highlights social hierarchy under capitalism and such, but a lot of movies do that."
"And then there's the twist at the end which is not much of a twist which is the point, I suppose, but the whole thing seemed like a letdown when I finally watched it."
'As a result while a lot of people say it's their number one movie ever or at least in their top 10, it's on my top 10 list of movies not to watch again."- emjaysea
citizen kane applause GIFGiphyWhy Not Just Do A Documentary?
"Most Biopics."
"I think it's atrocious how they create hyperreality by over romanticizing the life of a famous person."
"Out of all the awful biopics however, i despise 'Bohemian Rhapsody' the most."
"The scene where the band supposedly invents 'We Will Rock You' on the spot makes my skin crawl."
"How did that movie end up winning so many awards, despite all the plot inaccuracy's and the poor editing."
"It is really beyond me."- Biemolt
Maybe Too Realistic?
'Not utterly repulsive, but I'm in the minority for thinking that 'Nomadland''s Best Picture win was a joke."
"It was barely a movie and relied too much on performance exploitation of actual people for its thin-as-f*ck narrative."
"Honestly, it might be my least favorite BP winner of recent times, yes I'd say that even 'Crash', 'The Artist' and 'Green Book' were better."- SamwisethePoopyButt
Not To Mention That Fake Baby...
"'American Sniper'."
"Shameless piece of 'Merican' propaganda, and I couldn't help but laugh at Bradley Cooper's portrayal in the first half hour."- mos_meth
Bradley Cooper Baby GIFGiphyTruman Capote Would Agree...
"Breakfast at Tiffany's."- LucyVialli
He Did Not Have Them At Hello...
"'Jerry Maguire'."
"It was just TOO. DAMN. LONG."
"The 'Show me the money' bit was funny, but it happened early on in the film, and the rest dragged on forever."- Brilliant_Tourist400
We All Know "Moonlight" Was Better...
"'La La Land'."
"The music was utterly forgettable and the plot felt like it was written by a bunch of Hollywood executives jerking each other off."- Aviator506
Emma Stone Love GIF by La La LandGiphyNeedless to say, everyone's taste is different, and everyone is entitled to their opinion.
Meaning there's bound to be an argument at the next "movie night" you have with friends over whether to watch Citizen Kane or Spice World.
And you should feel no shame in expressing which movie you want to watch.
Or rather, "what you really, REALLY, want" to watch...