Is Harley Quinn a Mary Sue?
Ian’s series explores her character, how she fits in the superhero universes, and why she appeals so strongly to so many.
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Joker & Harley, a partnership made in hell
Suicide Squad, Joker, and Birds of Prey broke the mold of superhero films. A new vision of the Joker is at their heart, powerful because it says something about America’s heart. Let’s listen.
A tour of Harley Quinn’s Gotham
While watching Birds of Prey, I felt that its vision of Gotham might be our future. What might America look like after the collapse of all values? For one answer, Ian Michael takes us behind the scenes of Harley Quinn’s Gotham City.
The philosophy of the Joker
Films do not open with sales of $234 million by skill alone. It must speak to us and our deep concerns.
“Joker” is a film of our time, but not the film we need
“Joker” feeds our fears. It doesn’t inspire us to defeat them. We have what we need on our shelves, in our past.