The Joker’s introduction on the original TV series and Nolan’s Dark Knight

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mrshatnertoyou on August 28th, 2018 at 19:19 UTC »

Christopher Nolan gave Heath Ledger a great deal of creative control over the character of the Joker. He did, however, recommended some various inspirations that he thought would help Ledger's Joker be in line with Nolan's greater vision for the character. This included the film A Clockwork Orange (1972), heavy metal music, and the paintings of the Irish painter Francis Bacon. A Clockwork Orange includes characters who derive joy and laughter from the pain of others, much like the Joker. The connection between the Joker and Bacon's paintings may seem a little less clear, as Bacon's paintings are less well-known. The eerie paintings use a great deal of black and darkness against popping color; many of them include distorted faces or figures. One of Bacon's triptych paintings helped to influence Ledger's make-up as the Joker. Nolan said that the painting (and the make-up) had "this corruption, this decay in the texture".

Also this as far as the makeup look.

prog_d0nkey on August 28th, 2018 at 20:55 UTC »

Whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you stranger...

Vanilla-Beaner on August 28th, 2018 at 21:02 UTC »

I’ve always felt a good movie and/ or actor makes one forget reality, which is kind of the point of it being entertainment. By that, I mean I forgot I was watching Heath Ledger for just about the entire film, the same goes for Jamie Foxx in Ray, and a few other personal favorites.

To get so entangled in a story and performance that your mind actually forgets about the right now, is a true feat and I’m sure different for all movie goers.