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Oct 2019

1h 49m

Joker

Blank Check Productions

About this episode

HA HA HA! On the week of its release in October of 2019, Griffin and David discussed Joker. Together they examine all the unearned controversy surrounding the film, Todd Phillips' career, the performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Robert De Niro, the portrayal of a gritty 1970's New York City and more!

Music Selection: "Entrance of the Gladiators" by Julius Fučík

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