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Title: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: goose on Feb 13, 2009, 08:51 AM
By now,  I am sure everyone has heard that he is not going to act anymore.  Rather, he wants to be an R&B musician.  Check out this clip from Letterman a couple nights ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXpYk7WGN5Y
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Penny Lane on Feb 13, 2009, 10:18 AM
yeah can't figure out what's up w/him? meth? heroin? just alcohol? just bored w/his career? he's a great actor but i'm sure he's not right in the head.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Soulshine on Feb 13, 2009, 10:21 AM
I watched that the other night and I was physcially pained watching him go through that interview. I have no idea what is going on with him, but whatever it is isn't good.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: goose on Feb 13, 2009, 11:33 AM
Yeah, he has some issues right now.  If he puts his mind to it, he can probably be a fine musician.  It is just getting out of that funk.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: ritchiem4812 on Feb 13, 2009, 12:04 PM
Supposedly a joke or something.

Here is the full clip, shows a lot more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKtpMP0PpJA
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: aMillionDreams on Feb 13, 2009, 12:36 PM
Casey Affleck is following him around with a camera for a documentary, which is making some speculate that his supposed decent into insanity is an act.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 13, 2009, 02:05 PM
QuoteCasey Affleck is following him around with a camera for a documentary, which is making some speculate that his supposed decent into insanity is an act.

Hopefully this is the case, because not only will it be funny, but that means hell be acting again
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 13, 2009, 02:06 PM
QuoteSupposedly a joke or something.

Link?
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 13, 2009, 02:07 PM
QuoteBy now,  I am sure everyone has heard that he is not going to act anymore.  Rather, he wants to be an R&B musician rapper.

fixed
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: red on Feb 13, 2009, 03:09 PM
Quote
QuoteSupposedly a joke or something.

Link?
http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/01/joaquin-phoenixs-rap-career-officially.html

I was under the assumption everyone knew this was a supposed hoax.  I'm really hoping he's running it into the ground.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 13, 2009, 03:23 PM
Quote
Quote
QuoteSupposedly a joke or something.

Link?
http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/2009/01/joaquin-phoenixs-rap-career-officially.html

I was under the assumption everyone knew this was a supposed hoax.  I'm really hoping he's running it into the ground.

Cool..I wish I could make headlines by putting on 30 lbs and looking like a slob  ;D

On another note, he grew that beard crazy fast!! Seemed like that was only 2 months ago or so when he made the initial announcement, and his beard is ginormous
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: the sun and moon on Feb 13, 2009, 04:41 PM
I think it's a hoax.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: goose on Feb 13, 2009, 05:42 PM
well, if it's a hoax, check this one out about Casey.  i just saw this off the Phoenix link above.

http://theplaylist.blogspot.com/search/label/Casey%20Affleck
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: meggha on Feb 13, 2009, 10:12 PM
i get the feeling he's TRYING to rip off jj's look, excepting the sunglasses...
regardless, he's definitely trying to be something he's not.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: mjkoehler on Feb 13, 2009, 10:34 PM
I thought he was going for the Jim Morrison look actually.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: ritchiem4812 on Feb 13, 2009, 10:44 PM
Joaquin has got one thing that neither of those great beards have...

The bald, scar spot.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: st. john on Feb 13, 2009, 10:48 PM
antonyms :  actor vs 'right in the head'
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: dragonboy on Feb 13, 2009, 10:55 PM
Quotei get the feeling he's TRYING to rip off jj's look, excepting the sunglasses...
regardless, he's definitely trying to be something he's not.
What, a hippy?

I certainly don't think he's 'ripping off' anyone's image or 'trying to be something he's not'

Let's not forget that his parent's were hippies/travellers/members of a religious cult & that his name was once Leaf (brother to River, Liberty, Rain & Summer) So I would say he looks (& is acting) a lot like the way he was brought up. Throw the death of his brother & some drugs (a lot of drugs?!!) into the equation & maybe that goes someway towards explaining his recent behavior.
He's always been a little 'out there' (I remember a red carpet interview from a few years back when he kept talking about a frog in his hair) + he suffered some kind of breakdown whilst filming Walk The Line.

Makes me feel sad, I think he's an excellent actor & wish him all the best, whatever he decides to do. I just hope he doesn't go the same way his brother went...
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 13, 2009, 11:52 PM
When I was at my grandparents for dinner earlier today, my Grandma even asked me "Did you see that Phoenix from Walk the Line on Letterman last night??"

I say yeah, I saw it.

My grandfather interjects, "He looked like he was on all kinds of drugs"

Even the senior citizens know about Joaquin's meltdown  :D ;D :D
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: ChronicHunger on Feb 13, 2009, 11:57 PM
could he be inline for the jerry in the dead movie?????
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 14, 2009, 12:12 AM
Quotecould he be inline for the jerry in the dead movie?????

I like this idea...Although Im not sure if his personality/skills are right for Jerry. They were perfect for Cash, but Jerry IDK.

I cant say I can think of someone I think would pull off a better Jerry than him at this moment though.

Philip Seymour Hoffman with his hair dyed??  :-?
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: st. john on Feb 14, 2009, 12:44 AM
nate of the new heathens has got jim morrison covered, thank you.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: xmascriminal on Feb 14, 2009, 09:01 AM
Quotenate of the new heathens has got jim morrison covered, thank you.

They already made a Doors movie. Val Kilmer did a great job as Jim.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: st. john on Feb 14, 2009, 06:15 PM
you just got to meet nate.
so cute so hot so naughty and nice.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mvNgZTaldGk/R09AqSDTZkI/AAAAAAAAAEY/lZKLiV4sKCc/s400/DSC01459.JPG)
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: kydiddle on Feb 15, 2009, 12:06 AM
I'm still holding out that it's a hoax.

He's such a fantastic actor and I'd hate to see him never make another movie.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Janet on Feb 15, 2009, 12:17 AM
After hearing about the David Letterman show for days, I finally took a look.

My vote is hoax.  He certainly didn't seem under the influence, just uncomfortable.  Maybe that's just my hope since the dude is an incredibly gifted actor.

Whatever the case, I hope he finds his bliss.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: ycartrob on Feb 15, 2009, 12:26 AM
I don't know, if I were young, rich, talented and good looking I'd probably do something like this just to see how much attention I would get. Pretty amusing (and sad) that so many people are wrapped up in one man's jock. I'm sure him and his buddies are laughing their asses off; he's not a dumb guy.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 15, 2009, 12:34 AM
In light of all this, decided to pull Clay Pigeons out of the collection last night....love that flick  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Ghostess on TV on Feb 15, 2009, 12:56 AM
Reminds me of Andy Kaufman's counterpart...Tony Clifton.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: dragonboy on Feb 15, 2009, 05:20 AM
Hmm he seems pretty with it when he needs to be  ;)

(http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/celebrity-pictures-joaquin-phoenix-kentucky-caveman.jpg)
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Ghostess on TV on Feb 15, 2009, 12:17 PM
QuoteHmm he seems pretty with it when he needs to be  ;)

(http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/celebrity-pictures-joaquin-phoenix-kentucky-caveman.jpg)


Ha! That's funny.  I thought that was Jim when I took a quick look...then I remembered what the thread was about.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 15, 2009, 12:59 PM
Holy shit, thats it!!!

Joaquin's preparing for his next role of Jim James, a movie focused on the meteoric rise of the band My Morning Jacket  :o [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif] [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Paulie_Walnuts on Feb 15, 2009, 02:03 PM
I'm 99% sure that was a hoax. Letterman's pisstaking of him seemed pre-arranged. I don't think a chat show host would be that rude from the outset.

And the beard looked suspiciously fake.
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: capt. scotty on Feb 15, 2009, 03:24 PM
QuoteI'm 99% sure that was a hoax. Letterman's pisstaking of him seemed pre-arranged. I don't think a chat show host would be that rude from the outset.

And the beard looked suspiciously fake.

Whether its a hoax or not, it was going on for awhile before Letterman the other night
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: Ghostess on TV on Feb 15, 2009, 04:24 PM
Quote
QuoteI'm 99% sure that was a hoax. Letterman's pisstaking of him seemed pre-arranged. I don't think a chat show host would be that rude from the outset.

And the beard looked suspiciously fake.

Whether its a hoax or not, it was going on for awhile before Letterman the other night

It seemed to me that Letterman was surprised and didn't know what to say next.  Thought he did good though.  Ha!
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: goose on Feb 15, 2009, 04:37 PM
QuoteHmm he seems pretty with it when he needs to be  ;)

(http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/celebrity-pictures-joaquin-phoenix-kentucky-caveman.jpg)

That's just wrong DB.  Seems like everyone always makes KY the butt of   jokes. :)
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: dragonboy on Feb 17, 2009, 06:23 AM
http://getmmm.com/webdata_mmm-home-page-test.pl?cgifunction=form&fid=1234617044
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: MMJ_fanatic on Feb 17, 2009, 01:00 PM
Somewhere in some strange ether
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: meggha on Feb 17, 2009, 02:06 PM
Quoteantonyms :  actor vs 'right in the head'

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Where's Joaquin Phoenix
Post by: st. john on Feb 17, 2009, 02:31 PM
just read the interview - smart guy - if his record is coming out soon then what a great way to pique interest.  use the studio money spent to plug the film to market his own image and stir interest.  

drugged
weird
melting

what's new there about anyone who is ready to market their ass in front of an audience?

can't believe anyone is taking this seriously.

at least on the forum we are in training for a mmj phd.  ;D