Peacock

Flamboyant visionary who lived and worked in glorious excess.

Joel Schumacher was legendary for his bold, maximalist aesthetic — from the neon-drenched, nipple-suited Batman films to his glossy, glamour-obsessed Hollywood productions, he never did anything quietly or without visual spectacle. Openly gay at a time when few in Hollywood were, he embraced his identity with unapologetic flair and was known for his extravagant personal style, love of beautiful men, and theatrical sensibility. He thrived on attention, commanded rooms, and made films that were as much about dazzling the eye as telling a story — a true peacock who displayed his colors without apology.