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Odeon of Death: Joker

Odeon of Death
10 October 2019

The Odeon of Death takes a look at the week’s events through the medium of cinema.

Joker (2019)

In a crime-ridden city rife with riots and demonstrations, Dominic, a maniacal party clown, causes chaos among the beleagured populace, while pursuing a vendetta against mayoral candidate Rory Wayne, in this deeply troubling origin story.

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Read Chris Sullivan’s film review of Joker:

‘Joker’ Review: This Dark Tale of Gotham City Shows How a Hellish Populism Could Take Hold of Our Society

Chris Sullivan

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