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"The People's Joker: A Queer Superhero Parody and Unauthorized Trans Journey Film"

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"The People's Joker: A Queer Superhero Parody and Unauthorized Trans Journey Film"
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Vera Drew's superhero parody film "The People's Joker" makes its theatrical debut after being pulled from TIFF in 2022, with about 85 bookings so far, amid "amicable" conversations with Warner Bros. The film reimagines the origin story of iconic Batman villain The Joker, featuring comedic talent in voice and live action, and has garnered critical acclaim. Additionally, other films such as "Wicked Little Lies," "The Old Oak," "Housekeeping For Beginners," and "Kim's Video" are also making their debuts or expanding in limited releases.

Topics:entertainmentfilm#film#limited-releases#queer-film#superhero-parody#theatrical-debut#warner-bros
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  1. Queer Superhero Parody ‘The People’s Joker’ Opens Amid “Amicable” Conversations With Warner Bros.; R-Rated Brit Period Comedy ‘Wicked Little Letters’ Goes Wide – Specialty Preview  Deadline
  2. The People’s Joker Review  IGN
  3. Vera Drew Was So Inspired by Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ That She Made an Unauthorized Parody Film About Her Trans Journey: ‘My Community Is Completely Villainized’  Variety
  4. The Best Queer Batman Parody You Almost Never Saw  WIRED
  5. The People's Joker movie review (2024)  Roger Ebert

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