Joaquin Phoenix quietly amassed a resume of fine performances, and then broke through as a star with his fantastic, Oscar-nominated turn as Emperor Commodus in
Gladiator.From a family of actors that includes the late superstar River Phoenix, Joaquin's talent comes as no suprise. With post-
Gladiator performances like those in
Quills and
Signs, Joaquin has shown that he is here to stay.
Casey Affleck: 'I Want To Make Another Experimental Movie With Joaquin Phoenix'Actor/director Casey Affleck is keen to create another experimental film with best pal Joaquin Phoenix even though their last project, I'm Still...
Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars, recommends Joaquin Phoenix for 2014By Brent Lang NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Seth MacFarlane will not return to host the 2014 Oscars, the filmmaker and hit TV writer/producer announced on Monday. MacFarlane said that his schedule did not permit him to return. "Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again. Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep," MacFarlane tweeted. MacFarlane's turn as emcee of the ...
Joaquin Phoenix Grows Sideburns and Goes Vintage for 'Inherent Vice'The 'Walk the Line' actor is cast as Doc Sportello in Paul Thomas Anderson's starry film, which also features Reese Witherspoon, Sean Penn and Owen Wilson.
First Look: Joaquin Phoenix in ?Inherent Vice?; Maya Rudolph Joins CastJust nine months after The Master made its debut at the Venice Film Festival, Paul Thomas Anderson is already plugging away on his next feature Inherent Vice. Shooting on the Thomas Pynchon adaptation recently began in Los Angeles, with a sprawling lineup including Joaquin Phoenix, Benicio Del Toro, Owen Wilson, Sean Penn, and many more. [...]
Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars: 'My suggestion is Joaquin Phoenix'There will be less boobs at next year's Oscars.
Seth MacFarlane Nominates Joaquin Phoenix To Host OscarsSeth MacFarlane tweeted he won't be back to host the Oscars, so who is the popular choice to take over? [ more ? ]
James Gray brings a film to Cannes five years after being booedThe writer-director's 'The Immigrant,' with Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard, is his first since 2008's 'Two Lovers,' which didn't fare well at the festival. CANNES, France ? For the better part of two decades, director James Gray has been making textured dramas about people, often immigrants and their children, who experience all manner of frustration and struggle. It prepared him well for ...
James Gray brings a film to Cannes five years after divided reactionThe writer-director's 'The Immigrant,' with Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard, is his first since 2008's 'Two Lovers,' which didn't fare well at the festival. CANNES, France ? For the better part of two decades, director James Gray has been making textured dramas about people, often immigrants and their children, who experience all manner of frustration and struggle.
Seth MacFarlane Will Not Host 2014 OscarsCalling James Franco -- or Joaquin Phoenix?!!! Seth MacFarlane has announced that he will not be back for another stint as Oscars host. The busy Family Guy creator/Ted director/comedy mogul revealed the news on Twitter today using his trademark wit, saying, "Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again. Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep."
Casey Affleck: 'I want to make another experimental movie with Phoenix'Actor/director CASEY AFFLECK is keen to create another experimental film with best pal JOAQUIN PHOENIX even though their last project, I'M STILL HERE, was savaged by critics.
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Joaquin is a strict vegan and will not wear costumes made out of animal skin. He once refused to wear shoes during a photo shoot for Prada because they were made out of leather.
He was born Joaquin Raphael, but at the age of four he decided that he wanted a more earthy name, like his elder siblings River and Rain, so while he was raking leaves with his father he decided on Leaf. In the early '90s he took back his birth name.
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