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Oct 31, 2019 · Arthur’s daily struggle is accurate and powerful, experts say. One strong positive cited by experts: “Joker” takes an honest look at the daily life of a person struggling with mental illness ...
Joker looks on as Murray and his studio audience watch his failed stand-up routine. He becomes visibly more agitated. Tonight, he had planned to kill himself, hoping that his death would make more “cents” than his life; however, watching his boyhood hero, Murray Franklin laugh at his failure, Joker decides on a different path.
Oct 5, 2019 · Anti-hero motives are more understandable, argues Jens Kjeldgaard-Christiansen, who studies communication and culture at Aarhus University, because we are not “complete angels in real life ...
Dec 22, 2019 · The Joker is a nihilistic movie about a man who is severely mentally ill who gradually embraces violence and rage, going from a nobody who is failing at life to becoming a murderous criminal ...
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Nov 15, 2023 · Maybe under the grimness and grey area around mental health in “Joker,” there’s an opportunity. We can all learn, discuss, and further destigmatize mental illness. The sequel, “Joker: Folie à Deux,” is set to release on October 4, 2024. As the story continues, we can expect fresh conversations about the portrayal of mental illness.
Feb 8, 2020 · The film follows the life of Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix), an aspiring stand-up comedian, working as a clown to pay his way in a society focused on self-resilience. With no safety net for the vulnerable, Gotham city hangs precariously on the edge of anarchy and systemic decay. Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen) (the father of the future Batman), CEO ...
Oct 29, 2019 · In a word: everything.“Joker,” the highest-grossing R-rated film in history, masterfully chronicles the devolving trajectory of the infamous villain in the Batman series.
