Vera Drew's new film, 'The People's Joker,' is a fair-use comic-book parody/trans autofiction that creatively bridges gender and genre. Drew, the co-writer, editor, director, and star, brings a fresh take on the self-serious superhero origin story.
The first lines that greet viewers of Vera Drew ’s gonzo new film, “The People’s Joker,” are a necessary disclaimer meant to assure audiences that this passion project was never intended to infringe on any known copyright. Later, a logo of the film will more specifically make this point. It labels Drew’s wildly inventive take on everyone’s favorite Batman villain as “a fair-use comic-book parody / trans autofiction .
The “anti-comedy” troupe she assembles with her friend Penguin looks uncannily like a who’s who of well-known Gotham dwellers, including a sly cat burglar, a mouth-guarded muscle man and an ivied plant-human hybrid. Drew isn’t subtle in wanting to puncture the insidious claim that women, trans folks and any and every minority — not to mention zoomers writ large — have killed comedy.
The People's Joker Vera Drew DIY Film Comic-Book Parody Trans Autofiction Gender Genre Superhero Origin Story
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The People's Joker and Vera Drew are Ready for Their Villain MomentWB didn't want this movie to come out, and not everyone's happy about a trans Joker, but Drew's taking it all in stride.
Read more »
The People's Joker: A Parody Film by Vera DrewVera Drew, the co-writer, director, and star of the Joker parody The People's Joker, faces pressure from a media conglomerate to not screen the film at the Toronto International Film Festival. After a legal battle, the film is finally free to be shown.
Read more »
'The People’s Joker' Review — Vera Drew’s Smart Parody Gets the Last LaughRoss Bonaime is the Senior Film Editor at Collider. He is a Virginia-based critic, writer, and editor who has written about all forms of entertainment for Paste Magazine, Brightest Young Things, Flickchart, The Free Lance-Star, and more.
Read more »
Joker's 2 Biggest Scenes Proved Joker 2 Is A Perfect Musical 5 Years AgoJoker: Folie à Deux's trailer was exciting.
Read more »
Joker 2 Trailer Teases Joker & Harley's WeddingAre Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's characters tying the knot?
Read more »
Drew Barrymore Reveals PEOPLE’s 50th Anniversary Cake (with Her Own Caricature!) Created by Buddy ValastroOn Thursday, April 11, Drew Barrymore, who’s one of PEOPLE’s 50th Anniversary cover stars, unveiled the cake on her show alongside PEOPLE Editor-in-Chief Wendy Naugle.
Read more »