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Joker and the problem of identity
Posted on November 30, 2024December 15, 2024

Joker and the problem of identity

I wrote this essay about the politics of Todd Phillips’s Joker almost five years ago, and posted it to my Facebook page. That was a turning point in my decision to start this site. It wasn’t the first time I’d posted lengthy and detailed thoughts about a film and its politics, but I worked especially … Continue reading Joker and the problem of identity

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