The Clown Prince of Crime has become, thanks to audiences’ ever-evolving social conscience and critical eye, the newest champion of the 99%. We explore the Joker’s full role-reversal, as well as that of his arch nemesis.
With the release of Todd Phillip’s newest film, the Joker has left behind his traditional role and evolved into a progressive symbol of protest. The various iterations of the Joker are explored as part of a changing social environment.
Cult-like reverence, government involvement, the possible destruction of humanity, and living in a constant state of panic are all what would happen if Superman showed up today.
Quentin Tarantino has become synonymous with his ability to portray villains as cool, ostensibly relatable people that you want to cheer for; here’s why that is problematic.
While managing to meaningfully touch on universal themes of community, self-identity, believing in others and caring for those in need, the messages of the Paddington franchise would mean so much more if it would just let go of its villains.