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This Joker/Jason Todd Theory is Hogwash, I Tells Ya!
A big theory about the Joker in the upcoming DC Cinematic Universe movies has been making its way around the Interwebz, and I figured I might throw my 2 cents onto the pile. Why else have a comic book-based blog if I’m not going to throw two pennies at all the comic booky things?
The theory is that the Joker in the upcoming movies will be a former Robin, driven insane. The biggest piece of evidence found so far to support this theory is a seemingly matching set of wounds on the teaser image of the Joker from Suicide Squad and the tattered Robin costume in the latest trailer for Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
I’m still torn up about the dead Robin thing…
I believe some folks on Reddit discovered this, to give credit where it’s due.
There are other bits and pieces of so-called evidence around the web. Mr. Sunday Movies has a pretty solid recap of everything on Youtube, or if you can’t watch a video, check out this article at Den of Geek. The theory gains further traction from the fact that, in the Dark Knight Returns universe in the comics, Dick Grayson does indeed go mad and turn into a new version of the Joker. But this happens in that comic’s sequel, The Dark Knight Strikes Again, which everybody hates.
Simply put, I think this whole theory is hogwash for one simple reason: DC and Warner Bros. are not going to re-invent the Joker.
They are on the verge of launching this whole DC Cinematic Universe thing, with rumors circulating of a new Ben Affleck-driven Batman trilogy, which will likely involve the Joker. He’s one of their big draws, a major player in the fandom. The big wigs would love nothing more than to recreate the fan reaction of Heath Ledger’s Joker.
So I just don’t see anybody signing off on this kind of alteration to the Joker. It’s creative, sure, but it might be a little too creative for comfort. I’m sure everyone wants the normal, old Joker, without any weird twists or surprises. Keep it simple, stupid.
Also, for my money, that tattered Robin costume is from Dick Grayson. Just because Jason Todd is the Robin who died in the comics does not mean they’ll carry that over to the movies as well. That’s another of my two cents.
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What do you henchies think? Are you buying this theory at all? Or do you agree that it’s all just some crazy fan speculation? Let me know in the comments!
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Epic The Martian Trailer is Epic
The second trailer for Matt Damon’s The Martian flick landed on the Internet yesterday, and it’s pretty stunning.
Man, I can’t remember the last time a trailer really hit me like this one. It’s not as actiony epic as an Age of Ultron trailer, but this is some powerful stuff. Good use of music, good use of character. I’m definitely going to see this one when it comes out in November!
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Everybody was a Little Surprised that Kingsman: The Secret Service was Such a Neat Movie
I liked it. And I like Mark Millar comics, though I haven’t read Kingsman. But it’s a neat, catchy, pretty fly sort of flick. And Honest Trailers has their usual fun with it.
Though I notice they didn’t make fun of the main character’s name being ‘Eggsy’. What’s up with that?
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New Howard the Duck Trailer!
Do you want to see Howard the Duck show up again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Your wish has been granted!
Heheh, good times. This was made by New York Magazine, which seems pretty hoity toity. But good Internet is good Internet.
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I Should Just Devote Every Monday to Cinema Sins
Ever have trouble finding new videos to share on your blog? That’s me sometimes, and this Monday is a little light on content! Part of me wants to try and start making my own videos – I have at least one good idea – but the rest of the Internet is just so much better at it!
Like Cinema Sins! They’re super reliable.
All totally legit gripes with Kingsman: The Secret Service. I liked the film, saw it recently. Good, quality action flick with a lot of charm and wit. So good times indeed.
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