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

Joker is a compelling, character-driven, psychological tale that has a message behind the madness.
In the shadow of towering film production companies lived dozens of grindhouses, genres, and low-budget films deemed too “unclean” for the modern film audience.
In all honesty, “Black and Blue” is a satisfying experience, complete with solid craftsmanship. With the help of cinematographer Dante Spinotti, Deon Taylor (the director) creates a murky, lived in atmosphere.
The film is a documentary focusing on heavy metal in the late 80s and tackles topics like drug addiction, alcoholism, sex, masculinity, and of course, rock and roll. However, this didn’t feel like any documentary I’ve ever seen before.
If Top Gun needed to say it, Top Gun: Maverick makes you feel the need... the need for speed.
Can a piece of bad representation truly be reclaimed? We Are Pat (2025) attempts to answer this question.