Jul 11 2006New Batman Called "The Joker"?
Speaking in an interview with Turner Classic Movies, Sir Michael Caine got on the subject of the work he was doing with director Christopher Nolan and mentioned offhand that he'd be making "The Joker" next year:
I wanted to work with him and then Christopher Nolan who directed Batman is doing a smaller film called The Prestige about magicians and it's very interesting. And we're going to make The Joker next year.
Now ordinarily this might mean something, but you have to keep in mind that Michael Caine is very old and probably doesn't know what he's saying anymore. Caine calling the movie "The Joker" doesn't make it its name any more than my Grandma calling me "Gary" makes that my name (it isn't even similar). Sometimes you just have to face that the elderly aren't making any sense. Sometimes they're going to do things like mix up movie titles or wander around your yard muttering about clovers. There's a fine line between hot movie scoops and the onset of senility.
Reader Comments
1. Pat - July 11, 2006 12:13 PM
Actually I would like that title. It's simple and to the point. Batman: The Joker.
2. uni'tard - July 11, 2006 2:13 PM
except that it "allegedly" is not supposed to feature the joker, just a small role. he's supposed to be big in the third one.
but we all know that Michael Caine's been dabbling in halucenatory drugs since the early sixties. this man's mind is so baked, betty crocker stands back in awe (she's keen on the reefer. that's why everyone likes her recipies). ramble ramble ramble.
3. Average - July 17, 2006 1:19 AM
Considering Two Face is in this one (from what ive heard) it wouldnt be a far stretch to assume we might see the Joker as pre-joker?
As in, the making of Joker.
That could fit in nicely with the Joker being on trial for something with TwoFace defending him.