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Joaquin Phoenix, quitting? Yeah, right
My good colleagues at our Celebrity Worship blog have posted Joaquin Phoenix’s supposed confirmation that he’s really quitting acting to become a musician.
To which I say, “Whatever you say, man. Good luck. We’ll see you back on screen in a couple of years.”
In other words, I don’t believe him.
This bears all the hallmarks of an actor who really doesn’t know what he wants grasping at straws. The vibe I’m getting is that Phoenix is bored and wants to try something else - and when that something else doesn’t pan out, he’ll come back to movies again.
I mean, sure, the guy can carry a decent tune, as his Walk the Line performance attests, but I just don’t sense much conviction in this decision. I think film blogger Jeffrey Wells is right on when he says “I don’t care what he says — this is a Frank Sinatra/Daniel Day Lewis retirement. Two to three years and then back in.”
What struck me is that commenters on another blog about this story were hard pressed to tell who Phoenix was. One person even pegged him as Anakin Skywalker. Ummmm …
C’mon, folks: He was in Gladiator, Signs, The Village and Walk the Line and was Oscar-nominated for Gladiator and Walk the Line. He may not be Will Smith, but he’s not exactly unknown.
And one more thing, Joaquin … that “BYE GOOD” thing on your knuckles? Robert Mitchum you ain’t.
Do you believe Phoenix when he says he’s quitting? Will you miss him if he does?
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By Sir Critic
November 3, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this
If that report about him being on the wagon is true in any way, that’s troubling - considering not only what happened to his brother, but also the fact that Joaquin witnessed that and was the one who made the 911 call that was played on the news. Unsettling.By Kim S.
November 3, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
It’s in fashion now to “retire” and then “unretire” - just like Brett Favre in the football realm. Although, given the rumor I saw on imdb.com about him possibly being “off the wagon” now, perhaps that has something to do with it as well. I won’t miss him in the slightest. Then again, I didn’t miss him even when he wasn’t retired.By sharyn
November 3, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
Don’t forget ‘Quills’, SirCritic :D