'Joker' (2019)
Joker is a compelling, character-driven, psychological tale that has a message behind the madness.

North of the 49th parallel, on a vast desert lake, a fisherman leads a bleak existence, between faith and solitude. Not far away, on the lake, a family has vanished.
Joker is a compelling, character-driven, psychological tale that has a message behind the madness.
Mirrorball is full of passion and love for the medium of cinema and is indeed a fitting love letter to La La Land.
Hope has great characters, inventive ideas, an incredible imagination, a palpable intensity, and numerous other aspects that make it one of the best of the year.
The film centers around two young women, Becca and Sam, who were once high school sweethearts until they reconnect in their town.
Despite its glaring flaws, First Girl I Loved is not entirely undeserving of a watch. For people who can handle the more difficult aspects of the story and graphic scenes, it is worth looking into. It’s not a film worthy of rewatch, but it may still resonate somewhat with those who need a story like this. It is a genuine, if flimsy attempt at a coming-of-age tale. Were the film to be directed by someone with experiences more similar to Anne, it would likely be more powerful--as it is, it feels like a man’s perspective of what it means to come to terms with your identity as a lesbian.
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.