Top 10 Reasons Joker Will Sweep at the Oscars
VOICE OVER: Phoebe de Jeu
WRITTEN BY: Nick Spake
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.
- #10: Comic Book Movies Are on the Rise
- #9: It's a Different Kind of Comic Book Movie
- #8: The Academy Has Been Taking Bolder Risks
- #7: The Martin Scorsese Influence
- #6: The Academy Loves a Good Villain
- #5: Director Todd Phillips Has Oscar Ties
- #4: Its Social Relevance
- #3: The Joker's Award Track Record
- #2: It's a Film Festival Favorite
- #1: Joaquin Phoenix's Performance
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