In 2022, there were nearly a record number of mass shootings in America, including a horrific attack on an elementary school and shooting sprees that were allegedly driven by hate.
The alleged gunman in the horrific mass shooting that occurred in Chicago’s Highland Park neighbourhood on Monday made his first court appearance on Wednesday as grieving residents pressed for explanations and called for change
“Joker,” by Todd Phillips, is a chilling stand-alone character drama on the creation of Batman’s arch nemesis. The film shows how a meek, marginalized man who suffers from mental health disorders is driven by society into a downward spiral, turning into a homicidal maniac. The strong imagery of the film and Joaquin Phoenix’s visceral performance have caused security concerns for copycat behavior in theaters.