These are the top 10 reasons that director Todd Phillips' 2019 film Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix will absolutely blow your mind. A dark, twisted supervillain origin story, the film's Martin Scorsese references, unique cinematography, and Joaquin Phoenix's breathtaking performance promise a film that's sure to be unlike any other comic book movie in recent memory.

Did you hear that Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to play the Joker in a brand new standalone movie? That Fox has dropped a new trailer for the upcoming Deadpool 2? What about the Game of Thrones showrunners creating a brand new Star Wars trilogy? No? We've got you covered! Welcome to The CineFiles! A weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz-worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

It's time to find out which cinematic version of the Clown Prince of Crime is the best. In this installment of Versus, we’re pitting Heath Ledger vs. Jack Nicholson vs. Jared Leto vs Joaquin Phoenix to determine who is the best live-action Joker.

These are the craziest "Joker" (2019) fan theories, from the film directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Clown Prince of Crime. Sure, it’s an origin story, but this film raises more questions than it answers. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most over-the-top, elaborate and compelling fan theories following the release of the 2019 film, “Joker”. We’ll be taking a look at fan theories that pertain to both the events of the film, and those that attempt to tie this Joker into a wider world of DC characters or which theorize about what the future might hold for this version of the Joker.

This is why 2019's "Joker", directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix, needs a sequel. Is this the last laugh for Joaquin Phoenix or are we just building to the punchline? Prior to the release of “Joker,” Phillips seemed disinterested in producing a follow-up, stating, “We have no plan for a sequel.” Phillips proceeded to say, “We made this movie, I pitched it to Warner Bros. as one movie. It exists in its own world. That’s it.” Much like “Taxi Driver,” “Requiem for a Dream,” and “A Clockwork Orange,” many would agree that “Joker” works better as a self-contained story. Join WatchMojo as we break down why it may be a missed opportunity if we never see this incarnation of the Joker again — and why "Joker" needs a sequel.

These are the top 10 reasons that director Todd Phillips' film "Joker" (2019) starring Joaquin Phoenix will sweep at the Academy Awards. For this list, we’re taking a look at why “Joker” (2019) is going to be this year’s dark horse at the Academy Awards… and we’re not just talking about the Best Actor race! From its status as a different kind of comic book movie (like "Black Panther" and "Logan"), to its Martin Scorsese influences, to Joaquin Phoenix's jaw-dropping performance, join WatchMojo as we count down all the reasons we think "Joker" (2019) is the movie to beat at next year's Oscars ceremony.

The CineFiles Extended Cut is a weekly show where the CineFiles crew digs deeper into the biggest movie news of the week... and then some! This week, we're talking about Joaquin Phoenix' Joker movie (08:00), Neill Blomkamp directing a RoboCop sequel (15:24), Billy Dee Williams returning as Lando Calrissian for Star Wars Episode IX (21:25), the first trailer for Mary Queen of Scots (28:05), Jeremy Renner cast in Spawn (31:55), Black Widow movie finds its director in Cate Shortland (35:32), and this week's new releases (39:33).

Warner Bros. is making a Joker movie separate from the DCEU. Joker could've been Leonardi DiCaprio, but instead it's Joaquin Phoenix. Here's why we think Joaquin Phoenix is destined to be the Caped Crusader Batman's nemesis and is worthy of the legacy of such great actors as Cesar Romaro, Jack Nicholson, and Heath Ledger.

Did you hear that Guardians of the Galaxy will be setting up the future of the MCU for 20 years? That an iconic comedic actor has passed away? What about DC’s plans to make not one, but two Joker movies? No? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to The CineFiles! A weekly show where we zoom in on the most buzz worthy news Hollywood and the indie scene has to offer.

The Joker ain't all bad! For this list, we’ll be looking at moments of sympathy, empathy and camaraderie demonstrated by the Clown Prince of Crime.

The Joker is no joke! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 20 most terrifying Joker moments. Beware of dark spoilers ahead.

The Joker has never been known to clown around —he's capable of some pretty scary stuff. For the list, we're looking at the scariest Joker moments.

We've never seen a comic book movie like Todd Phillips' "Joker," starring Joaquin Phoenix. For this video, we're breaking down the world of "Joker" and explaining its themes, symbolism, and more.

Joker got the last laugh, but be sure to check these movies out if you liked Joker! For this list, we’ll be looking at the best movies fans of 2019's Joker should watch. Our countdown of the movies you should watch if you liked Joker includes American Psycho, Taxi Driver, Logan, and more!

Here are all the reasons why Joaquin Phoenix will win Best Actor at the Oscars for his performance in "Joker" (2019). For this list, we’ll be looking at the Oscar buzz surrounding Joaquin Phoenix's Joker performance and why he's destined to finally win. Our countdown of why Phoenix will win Best Actor at the Academy Awards includes the Joker's past Oscar success, his win at the Golden Globes, the Academy's soft spot for villains, and more!