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167: Taxi Driver & Joker

This week, the guys celebrate the 45th anniversary of Martin Scorsese’s masterpiece, Taxi Driver, and its influence over 2019’s Joker.


Episode Timeline:

0:00 – 49:43:

  • News
    • WGA Nominations
    • Martin’s Scorsese Recent Thinkpiece on the State of Cinema
    • Cruella Trailer
    • Mortal Kombat Trailer
    • Allen v. Farrow Trailer
    • Joss Whedon/Charisma Carpenter Allegations
    • John Carpenters Says Halloween Kills Likely Will Stream
    • Joaquin Phoenix Casts in Ari Aster’s Disappointment
    • Jennifer Lawrence Rumored to Be Cast as Sue Storm
  • What We Watched This Week

49:44 – 1:34:41: 

  • 45 Years of Taxi Driver
  • Influence on Joker

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Jen Gonzalez
Jen is Reel Talk's Editor-in-Chief and Girl Friday for news, sneak peeks, and film history. She's obsessed with Turner Classic Movies and loves all things film, TV, and celebrity. Jen has previously written for Soap Opera Digest, BizBash, and Latina magazines. Send her mail at jen@reeltalkinc.com.

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