Joker Faces Trial (And Captivates Audiences) Joker’s fate hangs in the balance as he faces trial, captivating audiences with his unpredictable nature.
The first Joker seemed to hate the world. Its sequel seems to hate its audience. Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck isn’t a gangster warped by a swim in toxic chemicals or an anarchic super villain who wants to bring Gotham City to its knees. He’s a victim; a traumatized loner ground down by an abusive mother, a crappy job, and a home in … Read more