11/5/2023 0 Comments Joker joaquin phoenix![]() Arthur is both reluctant and relieved to receive such a gift as firearms are outlawed at work but soon finds his confidence growing after receiving the weapon. At Ha-Ha's, Arthur is given a gun for protection by his co-worker Randall (Glenn Fleschler) after he hears about the mugging incident. It is revealed that Penny used to work for Thomas Wayne (Brett Cullen) and is obsessed with the millionaire and has been currently writing to him to try and better their living situation. Murray relates to Arthur and invites him up on stage in front of everyone, where they share a familial embrace. In his fantasy, Arthur charms the audience and Murray by telling them that he takes care of his mother. Arthur imagines himself being on the show and getting Murray's attention. After dinner, they sit and watch a TV talk show with host Murray Franklin (Robert DeNiro). Arthur returns home to a high-rise apartment project, where he lives with his ailing mother, Penny (Frances Conroy). When the mother questions him, he hands her a card that explains that he has a mental condition that causes him to laugh the way that he does. Arthur begins to laugh hysterically and uncontrollably. He makes silly faces that amuse the boy, but his mother tells Arthur to leave him alone. On the bus ride home, a small child looks at Arthur. Arthur visits a social worker for his medication, as well as his ongoing mental health issues. In this era, Gotham is struggling with crime, unemployment, and poverty. They smash the sign against his face and proceed to mercilessly kick him while he's down. On one such occasion, the sign gets snatched by a group of punk teens, forcing Arthur to chase them into an alley. He is tasked with advertising a store by dancing and waving a sign around. He struggles with severe depression personally but finds some form of optimism in performing for others and trying to make people laugh. Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) works as a clown-for-hire for a company called Ha-Ha's. The story takes place in Gotham City, 1981.
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