Joker - The Nuances of Joaquin Phoenix's Performance

This video essay analyzes Joaquin Phoenix's acting in Joker (2019). Joker was written and directed by Todd Phillips, but it was Joaquin Phoenix who earned an Oscar for his performance. If you want to understand Arthur Fleck's evolution through a nuanced performance, then watch this video essay.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
2:43 Weighed Down vs Free
6:12 Laughing vs Crying
9:02 Childish Innocence vs Deranged Anger

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