America Tycoon: The Wolf of Showbiz-Chapter 997 - 901 No One is Born a Joker_2
Chapter 997: Chapter 901: No One is Born a Joker_2
Chapter 997 -901: No One is Born a Joker_2
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He looked at his good buddy, “Your ‘Joker’ has completely surpassed mine.”
Martin had no qualms telling it like it was, “My ‘Joker’ has become a legend; that’s the confidence that lets me shoot and produce like this.”
Nicholson reminded them, “This film is going for the Oscars, right? You’re directing and starring in it, so I have a piece of advice for you: nominate yourself for only one, either the best actor or director. Competing in both categories will split your vote, leading to you winning nothing.”
Martin was no fool when it came to the Oscars and understood the consequences of vote splitting very well, “For best actor and director, I will only nominate myself in one category.”
Leonardo reached over, grabbed Martin by the shoulders, and shook him, “You have to nominate yourself for best director, best director!”
Martin chuckled, “I almost forgot, your ‘The Revenant’ is coming out in December, aiming for the best actor.”
Leonardo offered proactively, “If you give up best actor, I’ll pull ‘The Revenant,’ which I’ve invested in, from best director.”
Martin reached out and shook hands with Leonardo, “Deal!”
First and foremost, Leonardo was the producer and financier of ‘The Revenant,’ then its lead actor. He called the shots on the project, “All right, we’ll agree on that!”
Nicholson looked at them with disdain, “The prestigious Oscars get turned into a circus by you assholes.”
Martin spoke the truth, “With Hollywood’s current ecosystem, could you win an award without pulling some stunts?”
Leonardo wholeheartedly agreed, “Old bastard, stop playing innocent. You told me years ago that dreaming of winning an award merely for a good film and role is like daydreaming.”
Nicholson offered his wishes, “I hope you two win fair and square at next year’s Oscars.”
Martin and Leonardo were both smiling.
The two bastards had made a private agreement that would surely affect next year’s Oscar outcomes, given their status and position.
The next day, ‘Joker’ held two more test screenings, primarily for North American and global theater managers, as well as ordinary moviegoers from the lower social strata.
After a few test screenings, the film’s word of mouth was excellent.
The media overflowed with positive reviews.
“Martin Davis delves particularly deep into the theme of ‘Joker,’ offering a complex, cold yet exceptionally realistic ultimate answer!”
“Through this movie, Martin reveals the harsh social reality: the world is always sinking, and it’s always the people at the bottom who suffer the most!”
“‘Joker’ is a cinematic, political commentary by Martin Davis on the brutalization of our society. It is a realistic work that can scare us to death, surely.”
Kenneth Turan, the top critic from the ‘Los Angeles Times’ and president of the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, wrote in his column, “After watching Martin’s new film, you’ll realize that no one is born a Joker.”
“The violent madness that derives from the dark and oppressive ‘Joker’ is Martin Davis’ clarion call. This film, which far exceeds expectations, is not just a movie focused on the underclass and the little guy—it’s also a socially charged moral fable!”
This type of film, with its seriousness and thematic depth, matches perfectly with the critics’ taste.
And the same approbation came from regular moviegoers, sparking a resonance within them.
People, especially the ordinary ones, attribute their problems first to the environment.
Joker is the god they created, and his journey in the film aligns with their understanding.
Those who saw the test screenings poured their emotions crazily online.
“Dark, realistic, twisted yet shocking; Martin truly is a star and director who emerged from the slums, knowing the state of society, using a film to voice the wail of the entire American populace!”
“The narrative’s pacing is perfect, the content’s depth is compelling, the dramatic artistry is flawless, and the character development is on point; indeed, only Martin could deliver the true ‘Joker.'”
“How severe is the stratification of this world to the point where it provides ready material for a great movie? Martin sees it clearly, facing these lowest classes, there are only a few choices: struggle, protest, go insane…”
Warner Bros. and the film crew lifted the ban on the film’s reputation.
Rotten Tomatoes freshness soared to 98%!
MTC’s composite rating reached 86!
High expectations from professionals and insane internet buzz had earned “Joker” significant attention since September.
Martin, in an effort to build momentum, even dragged the retired Nicholson back into the spotlight.
As the former movie Joker, Nicholson, during an interview, delivered a classic line: “Twenty-five years ago, to create a Joker, you needed to push someone into a vat of chemical waste, today, all you need to do is push a person into society…”
Nicholson’s statement went viral on social media and surprisingly topped the INS trending list in early October!
Overwhelmingly positive test screening responses, Martin’s own drawing power, combined with a unanimous A+ rating from theater managers, made North American distributors willingly allocate substantial resources for the release of “Joker.”
Having collected statistics from a total of 4,250 theaters, Warner Bros. went all out to produce and distribute copies.
Digital copies were simple and convenient, and secrecy was well preserved.
Additionally, the film’s promotional and marketing efforts were in full force.
Martin’s Joker character poster graced the cover of “Empire” magazine.
As the leading force of the crew, both director and male lead, Martin also sat down for an exclusive interview with “Hollywood Reporter.”
A surge of promotional articles flooded the internet as their platform.
“‘Joker’ is even darker than ‘The Dark Knight’!”
“This movie certainly deserves an Oscar to give Martin Davis another golden statue!”
Martin Scorsese said, “‘Joker’ should be categorized as social realism, not as a comic book adaptation.”
Not just the media, the FBI also joined in the excitement, stating they would fully cooperate with the “Joker” production team to ensure the premiere proceeded safely.
The memory of the shooting incident at “The Dark Knight Rises” premiere was still fresh, and Martin too was worried about the potential presence of extremists.
Today’s social environment was even worse than in previous years.
To ensure safety at the premiere, the crew hired a professional security firm specifically to handle the event’s security affairs.
The FBI also dispatched several teams to assist throughout the process.
On the day of the “Joker” premiere, hundreds of security personnel were positioned at key locations around Chief Stone Theater.
Even so, security remained a concern.
Because there were too many Jokers at the scene, thousands of costumed Jokers clogged the streets in front of Chief Stone Theater, making them impassable.
Purplish-red suits and ghastly white faces with a wide, bloody grin became today’s most fashionable attire in Los Angeles.
At the premiere, all the main creators from the crew were present.
Notables like Leonardo, Nicholson, Chuck, Mene, David Finch, and Nolan among many of Martin’s friends and collaborators, all came to show their support.
The reclusive Elizabeth Olsen also accompanied Martin on the red carpet of the premiere.
The most unexpected guest, Zack Snyder, accepted Daniel’s invitation, attending the theater alongside Deborah.
Besides that, several actors from the “Justice League” crew were also present.
In contrast, none of the high-ranking DC officials showed up.
“I proposed that after the film’s release, to produce a Zack Snyder director’s cut version for release on HBO, but DC turned it down,” said Snyder, expressing his helplessness, “In DC’s eyes, I’m just surplus to requirements now.”
Nolan, who had recommended and promoted Snyder, offered words of consolation: “The predecessor is always the enemy.”
Martin didn’t say much.
From what he understood, it wouldn’t be long before Warner and DC would launch the Snyder version.
Thousands of fans, hundreds of media journalists, along with dozens of guests, poured into the screening hall, ready to watch the premiere of “Joker.”
