Episode 270: - Joker Folie a Deux, The Wild Robot, & Salem's Lot

Struggling with his dual identity, failed comedian Arthur Fleck meets the love of his life, Harley Quinn, while incarcerated at Arkham State Hospital in 'Joker: Folie à Deux', the divisive musical sequel to 2019's 'Joker' from director Todd Phillips starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.Then, after a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose in 'The Wild Robot', the latest Dreamworks animated feature from 'How to Train Your Dragon' director Chris Sanders starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Kit Connor.Also, an author returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot in search of inspiration for his next book, only to discover that the townspeople are being attacked by a bloodthirsty vampire in 'Salem's Lot', the latest Stephen King horror adaptation from director Gary Dauberman available exclusively on Max.Finally, 'Scream VII' lands a February 2026 release date, Jonathan Majors' 'Magazine Dreams' is finally getting a theatrical release, and what's this about major studios hiring superfan focus groups to help write their upcoming features?Movie News, Movie Reviews, and more every Tuesday on Off Script Film Review!