Joker Pitch Meeting (ft. The Film Theorists) - Summary

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**Title:** Pitch Meeting for the Movie "Joker" (2019)

**Summary:**

* A producer pitches a Joker origin movie to a skeptical executive, set in 1981.
* The movie follows Arthur Fleck, a struggling clown with mental health issues, who turns to violence after being beaten down by society.
* The pitch highlights key scenes, including a pivotal moment on a talk show hosted by Robert De Niro's character.
* The executive raises questions about plot inspirations (e.g., "The King of Comedy" and "Taxi Driver"), the convenience of plot devices, and the film's potential glorification of violence.
* The movie's climax features a riot with clown-costumed protesters, and the infamous killing of Thomas and Martha Wayne, which may or may not be just Arthur's imagination.
* The pitch ends with the executive's concerns about the movie's message,dismissed by the producer.

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1. **Movie Topic**: A Joker origin movie is being pitched.
2. **Setting**: The movie takes place in 1981.
3. **Protagonist**: The main character's name is Arthur Fleck, who later becomes the Joker.
4. **Arthur's Condition**: Arthur has a condition that causes him to laugh uncontrollably in inappropriate situations.
5. **Occupation**: Arthur works as a clown.
6. **Family Care**: Arthur takes care of his mother.
7. **Mental Health**: Arthur has unspecified mental illnesses.
8. **Plot Point**: Arthur becomes obsessed with a late-night talk show host (played by Robert De Niro).
9. **Inspiration**: The movie draws inspiration from "The King of Comedy" and "Taxi Driver".
10. **Plot Twist**: Arthur discovers he might be Thomas Wayne's son, but this is later questioned.
11. **Key Event**: Arthur kills individuals who harass him on a train.
12. **Turning Point**: Arthur's stand-up comedy set, marked by his uncontrollable laughing, is aired on Robert De Niro's show.
13. **Climax**: Arthur kills Robert De Niro's character on live TV, sparking a riot.
14. **Riot Description**: The riot involves many people dressed as clowns.
15. **Historical Reference**: Thomas and Martha Wayne are shown walking down an alley, hinting at their eventual demise.
16. **Ending Ambiguity**: The movie's ending leaves it unclear what is real and what is imagined by Arthur.
17. **Collaboration**: The pitch meeting script was collaborated on with Matt Pat from The Film Theorists channel.
18. **Related Content**: A collaborative video about Joker was created for The Film Theorists channel.