The article discusses various Easter eggs and references in the 2019 film "Joker" directed by Todd Phillips. Some of the references include:
* The film's setting in the 1980s, which is indicated by the old Warner Bros. logo and a movie poster for a film released in 1981.
* The protagonist Arthur Fleck's apartment number, 8J, which may refer to the fact that it's the eighth big movie about the Joker.
* A reference to the 1966 Batman TV series, where Bruce Wayne is shown climbing through a window to get to the gate.
* The hospital where Arthur's mother is admitted is called Arkham City, which is a reference to Arkham Asylum from the comics.
* The comedy club where Arthur performs is called "Pogo's", which may be a reference to the clown character Pogo, who was known for his dark humor.
* The film's score, which includes a song called "Smile", was composed by Charlie Chaplin for the film "Modern Times".
* A reference to the British comedian Bob Monkhouse, who said "When I said I was going to be a comedian, everyone laughed. They're not laughing now."
* The film's font is similar to that of the Batman: The Animated Series logo.
* The film's portrayal of a talk show host, played by Robert De Niro, was inspired by the film "The King of Comedy".
* The film's use of rats as a symbol of the city's decay was inspired by the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Batman of the Future".
* The film's final credits include the names of the production team, which is a nod to the tradition of including the names of the production team in the credits of a film.
Overall, the article highlights the many Easter eggs and references that are hidden throughout the film, which add to its depth and complexity.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The film "Joker" opened with a bang at the box office worldwide.
2. The film is not a traditional film from the comic book universe.
3. The film has a lot of Easter eggs and references.
4. Fleck lives in apartment 8J, likely because this is the eighth big movie about the Joker.
5. The opening Warner logo in the film was used in films released between 1982 and 1984.
6. The logo was used as a first indication of the time in which the film takes place.
7. The film "Soglio" playing during the death scene of the parents was released in July 1981.
8. The events of the Joker film likely took place in 1981.
9. The film "Beetle" is considered a sequel to the film "The Dzowo Brand" from 1940.
10. The film "The Dzowo Brand" is a film in the comics where the family is murdered in a cinema.
11. A poster for "Calico Films" appears in the film, which tells stories about the rest.
12. Débora, a social worker, appears in the film and also in the Batman comics.
13. Débora has the same surname as the co-creator of Batman, Bob King.
14. The film is based on New York in the 80s.
15. A garbage strike in the film leaves the city extremely dirty, which actually happened in New York in the 80s.
16. The film "The Man Who Laughs" (1928) is considered a horror film due to the protagonist having a fixed smile on his face.
17. The film "Modern Times" (1936) is referenced in the Joker film.
18. The song "Smile" in the Joker film was composed by Charlie Chaplin for "Modern Times".
19. The font of the logo of the talk show in the Joker film is the same as that of "Batman: The Animated Series".
20. The film "The King of Comedy" (1982) starring Robert De Niro is an inspiration for the Joker film.
21. Robert De Niro's character in "The King of Comedy" kidnaps a talk-show host.
22. The Joker film references the comics "The Dark Knight Returns".
23. The film "Taxi Driver" (1976) starring Robert De Niro is an inspiration for the Joker film.
24. The Joker film references the Batman animated series.
25. The film "Batman of the Future" is referenced in the Joker film.
26. The incident in the Joker film where Arthur kills three men on the subway is similar to a case that occurred in New York in 1984.
27. The young actor who plays the child version of Bruce Wayne in the Joker film is Dante Pereira-Olson.