Cynema
The Effects of Cynicism on our Entertainment
4 years ago

EP 30: Blame Joker

Are films, music, video games and other forms of entertainment the cause of violence in our society? Or is it something far more complicated than "Bumper Sticker Mentality" leads us to believe? A look at "Joker" and the blame game currently waged against it since its theatrical run. Please look at these links that are important to this episode: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/timeline-mental-health-america/ https://www.salon.com/2013/09/29/ronald_reagans_shameful_legacy_violence_the_homeless_mental_illness/ https://www.citylab.com/life/2018/03/where-do-mass-shootings-take-place/554555/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200108-the-medications-that-change-who-we-are