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    Harley Quinn & Joker: A problematic lovestory

    What is so alluring about the love story between the insane and the manipulated. Why must these two characters continue to be televised as madly in love despite the comic books very clearly outlining how Joker manipulated, tortured, and conditioned Harley Quinn into becoming the villain we know and love. Why has Harley's break from the Joker and bisexuality been ignored throughout the development of her character and why the hell havent we seen any development of her relationships with Catwoman and Poison Ivy?

    • Oh my gosh thank you for this topic!!! I am a HUGE Harley Quinn fan and I absolutely hate the romanticized version of the love story between Joker and Harley. I have always found this relationship breaks my heart more than makes it full. And I hate when girls say they want a relationship like Joker and Harley when they've only seen the romanticized version of this story.. – ChaosMistress5817 7 years ago
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    • One thing you could focus on is why it took so long for the DC comics to finally make Harley Quinn break away from Joker,and maybe try to identify why the relationship was tolerated throughout the years – tmtonji 7 years ago
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    • I'd compare different depictions of this twisted romances. Ironically, the 1992 animated series (wherein she debuted) seems to provide both the tamest and most mature take on their relationship, not reveling in torture porn while having a narrative awareness this is a deeply dysfunctional and abusive relationship, while Suicide Squad ups the ante on the abuse and simultaneously romanticizes their relationship in an objectively unhealthy way. How is it that the cartoon recognizes this is pure abuse and manipulation, while Suicide Squad tries to imply "he really does care"? How is it the film intended for adults is more naive and less realistic than the kids cartoon? Not just these two, of course, but, considering their public profile, I'd consider them first. – Allie Dawson 7 years ago
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    • My answer: it's about the Joker. The Joker is a nihilist. He is convinced that nothing matters, that it's all a joke. His goal is to get other people to see the world the same way he does. Harley Quinn is the closest he's ever come (if you don't count the Batman Beyond movie). But because he's, you know, insane, he doesn't love her, and he doesn't want her to love him because that doesn't jive with nihilism. It's a tragic love story, and that's why so many adaptations explore it. – noahspud 6 years ago
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    KiaraB
    May 15, 2018
    KiaraB

    First of all, this is an AMAZING article.
    Black Mirror is one of the best series that i’ve watched on Netflix because it’s take on technology and it’s dangers is addressed phenomenally with semi-realistic situations and consequences for misuse of the advanced technology shown.

    Definitely would love to see you discuss the most recent season.

    		 Black Mirror: A Look at Modern Day Paranoia
    KiaraB
    May 15, 2018
    KiaraB

    Netflix really did change the industry. Cable TV is a dying trend, in my household we only have one box in our living room for family gatherings otherwise the television is used to stream. It’s a booming business that transformed society into what we are, the ‘need-it-now’ generation.

    Also, it’s evident how Netflix is using their services to cross platforms and gain more traction as seen by the use of YouTube stars as actors and other bigger name actors for their original series’ Netflix isnt even about streaming movies anymore, it’s about becoming invested in the amazing series’ that they continue to produce such as: 13 reasons why, Orange is the new black, House of cards and more.

    Netflix continues to outdo and surpass what cable television has to offer and that is what keeps subscribers paying – even after the price increase.

    		 Netflix and Impact
    KiaraB
    May 9, 2018
    KiaraB

    As a sub enthusiast, i do agree with the Notion that subtitles or better than dubbed anime’s based solely on the fact that good dubs are incredibly hard to find.

    but i will admit that a properly executed dubbed show is definitely worth the time

    		 Are you a Sub or a Dub?