JOKER IS SERIOUS FUN: jameskingmovies' Week in Movies
August 06, 2020 - 13:00 BST James King This week sees three familiar movie genres get new leases of life. First up there’s JOKER, giving comic book films an unforgettable edge. Then there’s Beyoncé’s BLACK IS KING, a musical like no other. And finally KNIVES OUT brings the whodunnit slap bang into the twenty-first century. Happy viewing!
BEST NEW MOVIE ON NOW TV JOKER If ever a film were designed to provoke a reaction, it’s JOKER. No wonder, then, that it topped a list of ‘Most Complained About Movies of 2019’ thanks to its dark tone and realistic violence. Based on the famous DC Comics character, director Todd Phillips and Oscar-winning star Joaquin Phoenix have made a film more influenced by gritty 1970s dramas than by superhero movies.
BEST NEW MOVIE ON DISNEY+ BLACK IS KING Beyoncé sure knows how to make an impact. As co-writer, director, producer and star of BLACK IS KING, she kept the project carefully hidden until last week when it dropped onto Disney’s streaming platform. The result? Rave reviews from all quarters for this ‘visual album’, the movie accompaniment to last year’s collection The Gift . If ever we needed proof that Sasha Fierce is no longer just a pop star but a guru it’s this.
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