‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ review: Trial by musical, fire by Gaga

The 'Joker' sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, takes a spin through the Great American Songbook.

While the French term in the title translates to a madness, or delusion, shared by two, the introduction of one— comes with apparent recognition of her by other people in the story, like Arthur’s lawyer Maryanne Stewart, played by Oscar nominee” , a long chain of jukebox musical interludes plucks songs from the Great American Songbook, including other movies and musicals. Some take place when Arthur is with other people. Others happen in the reality of his mind.

Lee, for one, was elated to see Arthur kill the talk show host. She tells him as much at Arkham, that she was waiting for him to blow Murray’s brains out — and then he did. She also tells him she burned down her family’s apartment building. Like many other people in Gotham, she’s seen the TV movie they made about Arthur .Arthur and Lee hardly sing one song before a connection is made.

And while he’s withdrawn in the beginning, Arthur does perform — for his public, for his fellow inmates, and yes, maybe for himself. But for how long?

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