Joker evokes a sense of culturalnostalgia, drawing from the aesthetics of 1970s and 1980s cinema
This era is often romanticized for its raw, character-driven storytelling, which contrasts sharply with the polished spectacle of contemporary blockbusters
The film's soundtrack, featuring songs like Frank Sinatra's "That'sLife" (1966) reinforces this nostalgic tone, connecting Arthur's tragic journey to a bygonecultural era