The Geekothon: Why So Serious?

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Monday, January 12, 2009

Why So Serious?

If you think Brokeback Mountain was awesome, I think you will have to have your head checked. If you think Heath Ledger's acting is awesome then you are correct. The late Mr. Ledger has a bit of an eclectic filmography from his medieval era A Knights Tale, the skater classic Lords of Dogtown, the infamous Brokeback Mountain and as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

His performance in the Dark Knight is reputed as the best ever performance of any actor as The Joker (sorry Mr. Nicholson). His acting was eerie, funny, aggressive and any other adjective that I can think of. Now he has won the best supporting actor at the 66th Annual Golden Globe Award. The Dark Knight is the first superhero film to win an acting award(correct me if I am wrong).

Now the dilemma all fanboys face is the spectre of Joker not dying on the film. Who can ever replace Heath's performance? I think no one can. (for video and the look on Robert Downy's face click the link below)