Oscar prospects for “Joker” are nothing to laugh about
. Phillips’ glib approach felt even more tiresome upon a second viewing, though Justin does find much to admire in the film’s craft and lead Joaquin Phoenix’s committed turn.
. But the movie’s awards season prospects — outside of Phoenix, who has many admirers — have definitely taken a tumble.Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese introduce “The Irishman” at the New York Film Festival.
“The Irishman” will begin streaming on Netflix on Nov. 27, but I’d recommend you try to find it in a theater when it opens Nov. 1. It’ll likely still be playing theatrically too all the way through the Oscars.It’s quite possible we might have two international films nominated for the best picture Oscar this year —Advertisement, which opens in limited release today.
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