‘Joker’
“Joker” has just earned 11 Oscar nominations— including Best Picture and Best Director— but, the jury is still out on how good this movie actually is. The grittiness of the film was enough to make some viewers cringe, and the lack of story in the actual Batman canon left fans wanting more. Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal may be the only aspect of the film that was celebrated, as the actor (like Heath Ledger before him) put himself through a lot of pain for the role, including suffering a dislocated knee.