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Joker director Todd Phillips says 'woke culture' has ruined comedy | The Independent | The Independent
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Joker director Todd Phillips says 'woke culture' means comedies are too difficult to make | Ents & Arts News | Sky News
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Director Todd Phillips says 'woke culture' drove him away from comedy genre, leading him to make Joker – Firstpost
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