Phillips, Todd, 1970-

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January 6, 2020

43:24

'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen

Producer, director, and co-writer Todd Phillips talks about his new film which is a sort of origin story for the villain in the Batman series.

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September 27, 2006

33:52

Running a 'School for Scoundrels'

Writer-director Todd Phillips' new film is School for Scoundrels, starring Billy Bob Thornton as a cross between a self-help genius and a scam artist. Phillips' other films include Old School, Road Trip and Starsky and Hutch.

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Todd Phillips

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August 19, 2016

05:28

'War Dogs' Puts A Satirical Spin On The Business Of War

Todd Phillips' new comedy, which is loosely based on a true story, follows two 20-somethings from Miami who become international arms dealers. Critic John Powers calls War Dogs "jauntily enjoyable."

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Todd Phillips

As a Guest

'The System's Broken' And 'Joker' Director Aimed To Explore That On Screen

Running a 'School for Scoundrels'

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'War Dogs' Puts A Satirical Spin On The Business Of War

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