Joker

Arthur Fleck is a failed, mentally unstable clown in a corrupt and unequal Gotham that systematically crushes him. Todd Phillips reimagines Batman's nemesis with a dark, provocative vision that draws dialogue with Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy. Joaquin Phoenix delivers an Oscar-winning performance that redefined the character, creating a film that deliberately unsettles by portraying the path to violence with dangerous empathy.

Joaquin Phoenix gives the performance of the century in a film that divides audiences between those who see a dossier on populism and those who see a glorification of violence. Regardless, it is uncomfortable and necessary cinema.