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How did Joaquin Phoenix become ‘The Joker’?

The Oscars are taking an in-depth peek into the performance that transformed Phoenix into the Clown Prince of Gotham

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Joaquin Phoenix’s turn as Arthur Fleck aka the Joker in Todd Phillips’ adaptation has been one of the standout performances in recent years, with the actor winning a well-deserved Oscar for the role. The Academy has now brought us a peek into the mind of Phoenix’s creative genius, documenting how transformed himself into the psychopathic killer from Gotham. The video particularly focuses on his collaboration with choreographer Michael Arnold, and the influences behind the iconic Joker dance that have become synonymous with the character’s turn from a lonely comedian to a twisted anarchist. Watch it now!

— Vedant Karia

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