Director Todd Phillips, whose latest release is Joker: Folie a Deux, says theatrical chains should forgo commercials before the screening of the films to improve the cinematic experience for the movie goers. Phillips was speaking to the Empire magazine as part of a filmmakers' poll on what the future of showbiz would look like. ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Movie Review: Early Reactions Praise Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga’s Performances, Label Todd Phillips’ Film As ‘Bold and Daring’.

"Stop showing commercials before the movies. We've paid for our tickets. We're excited to be there. The commercials tend to take the air out of the room," the Oscar winner said.

On the poll, he was among 14 filmmakers including George Miller (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Sean Baker, director of this year's Palme d'Or winning film Anora, Sofia Coppola (Priscilla), and Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere At Once). ‘Joker Folie a Deux’: Todd Phillips Claims Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck Was Never ‘Joker’; Netizens React With Funny Memes and Jokes To Remind Him of Movie’s Title.

Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie a Deux was both a commercial and critical failure. Directed by Phillips, the musical psychological thriller released in October.