How Each Joker Defined Their Era
The Joker is an infamous villain that has embedded himself in our culture. This video examines our cultural relationship to the character of the Joker and how he evolves with us over the years.
For the few that are confused: This is NOT claiming the filmmakers intentionally tried to directly connect the character to each concept, but whenever any story is told, there are subconscious societal influences, and in hindsight, the movie becomes a product of its time. This is why the audience can emotionally resonate with the story for years to come.
In each era, the way the Joker is portrayed in 1989's 'Batman', 2008's 'The Dark Knight' or 2019's 'Joker' reflects the culture of the time. Whether it be the Joker's origin, his appearance, the strategies he employs, or his relationship to Batman, this video essay goes into detail explaining how the Joker adapts with us.
Who gave the best Joker performance? Jack Nicholson? Heath Ledger? Joaquin Phoenix? That is a question for another video.
This is a breakdown of the Joker character over the years and how the battle of Good vs Evil has adapted through each era, due to its relationship with crime, war, and money.
This Joker video is for informational purposes, not commercial.
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Music used:
‘When You’re Smiling’ by Louis Prima and Keely Smith
‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ by Depeche Mode
‘Why So Serious’ by Hans Zimmer
‘Bathroom Dance’ by Hildur Guðnadóttir
‘Waltz to the Death’ by Danny Elfman
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