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Writer's Block: And the Oscar Goes To

The Dark Knight.
The word brilliant was invented to describe Heath Ledger's version of the Joker. No one will ever top him.

Oh, maybe in 30 years or so, when a whole new generation is out there waiting to be thrilled, but for the immediate future of Batman films, I think he should be conspicuouly referred to,  maybe even mention that he came close to escaping from Arkham, but he's been contained. Perhaps once they allowed him access to make up and his own wardrobe, he became quite docile. Maybe even hint in another movie that prison uniforms are what make criminals stand out if they escape but the Joker would stand out no matter what, so they let him wear what he likes. Between that and cutting edge medication, he's controllable if not docile. Keep the character alive in the fans' minds.

I would hate to think of the Joker as being in a vegetative state. It would be too sad a reference toward Heath Ledger demise.

The greatest tragedy to his fans was that his untimely death means we will never again be dazzled by his brilliance. Heath became the role he played. You couldn't separate the character from the actor when he was on screen. There was never a moment that you looked past the role and saw Heath, He *was* that character. Heartbreaking loss to fans. I can't imagine how deeply tragic it is for his entire family.