Yesterday saw the premiere of the first trailer for the upcoming DC superhero film “Joker.” However, to call it a “superhero film” is a bit silly, considering it’s clearly aiming to be an R-rated psychological thriller featuring nary a hero to be found. Alas, it is a film that takes place in Gotham (where Batman resides), so yeah, it’s a superhero film. But, what it most definitely isn’t is a sequel to Martin Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy.” As actor Robert De Niro explains, that doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t some homage in Todd Phillips’ film.

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Jerry Lewis, born Joseph Levitch in Newark, N.J, the legendary slapstick comic of 1963’s classic “The Nutty Professor” and 1960’s “The Bellboy,” died in Las Vegas on Sunday at the age of 91. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that he died at his home at 9:15 a.m, which his agent later confirmed.

You don’t have to be French to appreciate Jerry Lewis.

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Akira Kurosawa’s 100 Favorite Movies Include Films By Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen, And More

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Tribeca: Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese & Jerry Lewis Reflect On 'The King Of Comedy,' Improv, Deleted Scenes & More

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10 Essential Cinematic Antiheroes

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