On July 18, 2008, audiences filed into theaters expecting another superhero blockbuster. What they witnessed instead was a seismic shift in cinema—a performance so transformative it would redefine not just comic book villains, but the entire landscape of genre filmmaking. Heath Ledger's Joker in The Dark Knight wasn't merely an acting tour de force; it … Continue reading Heath Ledger’s Joker
Heath Ledger
The Character Couch – The Joker
Welcome to another intriguing edition of The Character Couch! You don't need a psych degree to see that the Joker is one deeply disturbed individual. But it's fun to analyze his unique brand of madness through a psychological lens - especially when comparing and contrasting the three most iconic live-action portrayals on the big screen. … Continue reading The Character Couch – The Joker
My Favorite Movies #80 – A Knight’s Tale
A Knight's Tale 2001 Directed by Brian Helgeland Netflix says... After befriending aspiring writer Geoffrey Chaucer, squire William Thatcher persuades the scribe to forge documents passing William off as a bona fide knight -- who soon becomes a jousting star while finding romance with an admiring princess. It's funny how a story can begin and evolve … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #80 – A Knight’s Tale
Question of the Week #51
Do you have any specific long-term goals? What is one and how do you plan on reaching it? I do have some specific long-term goals. The one that I would like to share on this blog may come as no surprise to anyone reading this. I want to be a published author. Not just on … Continue reading Question of the Week #51
The Confusing Middle 