Comic book movies became a real force to be reckoned with in the entertainment business in the 2000s.

However,Jokeris also painfully derivative, to the point where itsinspiration seems like borderline imitation.

As a showcase for Joaquin Phoenix,Jokeris quite good.

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Skippywas the first comic book movie nominated for Best Picture, remaining the only one for nearly ninety years.

Behind-the-scenes drama aside,Skippyisone of the all-time best depictions of childhoodever recorded on the silver screen.

Both bittersweet and uplifting,Skippyis a universal picture that remains poignant, despite being nearly a century old.

Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker stares at a mirror written on with lipstick in Joker (2019)

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Black Pantheriseverything a great comic book movie should be.

It’s thrilling and action-packed without forgetting to offer a gripping and emotionally compelling story.

Visuallythe film is stunning, featuring some of the best visual effects in Marvel’s catalog.

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