Joker = Subway Sequence

Question 1

Cinematography =

Answer 1

• Handheld shaky camerawork
• Seen from Arthur’s POV and see the boys from his position
• Dimly lit with a sickly, greenish-yellow hue which highlights the decaying environment
• Lingering takes after the shooting to reflect upon his actions
• Flickering lights

Question 2

Mise en Scene =

Answer 2

• The subway is a symbol of societal decay which is dirty and dangerous
• The costume of the makeup shows how he is a societal mockery which eventually leads to their deaths

Question 2

Editing =

Answer 2

• Rapid, jarring cuts

Question 3

Ideology =

Answer 3

• He attempts to be compassionate as he watches the women being taunted
• Themes of isolation and societal decay
• Representative of capitalism and how they are seen as evil

Question 3

Critical Approach =

Answer 3

• Anti-capitalist, the guys are praised within the media where they actually are harassing a girl and are misogynistic.

Question 4

Spectatorship =

Answer 4

• Creates an immoral allegiance where we understand why he is violent