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world4 months ago•3 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara Support Gaza Drama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' at Venice

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara attended the Venice Film Festival premiere of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' a Gaza-set drama based on real emergency calls from a young girl trapped in Gaza. The film, supported by Hollywood heavyweights like Brad Pitt and Alfonso Cuarón, highlights the ongoing conflict in Gaza and aims to raise awareness through a powerful documentary-drama hybrid. The premiere was somber, with the cast and filmmakers wearing black and holding a photo of the young victim, emphasizing the film's serious message.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#gaza #joaquin-phoenix #rooney-mara

entertainment4 months ago•1 min saved

Pedro Pascal in Talks to Lead Todd Haynes' Revived Gay Romance 'De Noche'

Pedro Pascal is being considered to star in Todd Haynes' upcoming gay romance film 'De Noche,' after Joaquin Phoenix unexpectedly dropped out just before filming was to start. The film, set in the 1930s, focuses on an intense gay relationship, with Danny Ramirez attached as a co-star. The project is produced by Killer Films, and Pascal's involvement has been in discussion since late last year.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#de-noche #entertainment #gay-romance

entertainment6 months ago•7 min saved

‘Eddington’: A Polarizing Pandemic Fever Dream

Eddington, directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, is a darkly comic social satire set in a fictional New Mexico town during the early COVID pandemic, exploring themes of misinformation, social media influence, and societal division through exaggerated characters and bleak humor.

via Los Angeles Times|

#america #ari-aster #covid-pandemic

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix Regrets 2009 Letterman Interview

Joaquin Phoenix expressed regret over his uncomfortable and controversial 2009 appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, which was part of a mockumentary stunt that he now considers a mistake and one of the worst nights of his life.

via Deadline|

#2009 #entertainment #interview

entertainment6 months ago•3 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix Reflects on His Infamous 2009 Letterman Interview

Joaquin Phoenix explained that his infamous 2009 'Late Show with David Letterman' interview was part of a deliberate performance to provoke a reaction, which he now regrets, describing the experience as both a success and one of the worst nights of his life.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#apology #awkward-interview #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix Reflects on His Infamous 2009 Letterman Interview

Joaquin Phoenix reflected on a disastrous 2009 interview with David Letterman, which he describes as one of the worst nights of his life, and publicly apologized for it during a 2023 appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' explaining that he initially performed in character as a deliberate, risky act that went wrong.

via CNN|

#apology #entertainment #horrible-night

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix Reflects on and Regrets Infamous Letterman Interview

Joaquin Phoenix expressed regret over his controversial 2009 interview with David Letterman, revealing it was one of the worst nights of his life and that he had intended to create a provocative, 'dangerous' performance. He apologized to Letterman in 2010 and reflected on the event during his recent appearance on Stephen Colbert's show, acknowledging the discomfort it caused and his wish to have handled it differently.

via TheWrap|

#2009-stunt #entertainment #joaquin-phoenix

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix Reflects on and Regrets Infamous 2009 Letterman Interview

Joaquin Phoenix expressed regret over his infamous 2009 interview with David Letterman, describing it as 'horrible' and 'uncomfortable,' and apologized to Letterman for the bizarre performance during the promotion of his mockumentary 'I'm Still Here.'

via New York Post|

#2009-interview #apology #david-letterman

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Joaquin Phoenix Apologizes for Uncomfortable Letterman Interview

Joaquin Phoenix apologized for a past awkward and uncomfortable interview with David Letterman in 2009, admitting it was a horrible experience and expressing regret for the way it unfolded, while reflecting on his intentions to provoke a reaction.

via Variety|

#apology #awkward #entertainment

entertainment6 months ago•2 min saved

Bryce Dallas Howard Reflects on Childhood Role Opposite Joaquin Phoenix in 'The Village'

Bryce Dallas Howard recalls her childhood crush on Joaquin Phoenix and her experience working with him in the 2004 film 'The Village,' describing it as a magical and surreal experience, and praising director M. Night Shyamalan for casting her in her first movie role.

via Entertainment Weekly|

#bryce-dallas-howard #childhood-crush #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

Ari Aster’s 'Eddington' Recreates Pandemic Tensions with Phoenix and Pascal

The new Ari Aster film 'Eddington' stars Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in a story set in a fictional town that explores themes of political division, societal fracture, and the chaos of 2020, with a trailer that evokes nostalgia and unease about that tumultuous year. The film, which premiered at Cannes, is scheduled for release on July 18 and has received mixed reviews for its provocative subject matter.

via AV Club|

#covid-19 #eddington #entertainment

entertainment7 months ago•0 min saved

Ari Aster’s 'Eddington' Explores Pandemic Tensions with Phoenix and Pascal

The trailer for 'Eddington', directed by Ari Aster and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Pedro Pascal, and Austin Butler, showcases a Western film set during the pandemic, scheduled for release in July after its Cannes debut.

via IndieWire|

#ari-aster #eddington #entertainment

film1 year ago•2 min saved

Todd Haynes Addresses Joaquin Phoenix's Exit from Gay Romance Film

Director Todd Haynes discussed the collapse of his gay romance film starring Joaquin Phoenix, which was abandoned just days before filming due to Phoenix's last-minute exit. The film, set in 1930s Los Angeles, was to feature Phoenix and Danny Ramirez. Haynes expressed hope that the script might be revived in the future. Producer Christine Vachon lamented the lost opportunity for a new Haynes film, while Phoenix and Ramirez have both commented on the project's unfortunate end.

via Variety|

#christine-vachon #film #film-production

entertainment1 year ago•10 min saved

Gladiator II: A Controversial Return to Ancient Rome

The article revisits the cast of the 2000 film 'Gladiator' and their careers since its release. Russell Crowe, who played the lead role of Maximus, became a major star in the 2000s with films like 'A Beautiful Mind.' Joaquin Phoenix, who portrayed the villain Commodus, has also had a successful career, winning an Oscar for 'Joker.' The sequel, 'Gladiator II,' featuring Denzel Washington and Paul Mescal, is now in theaters, continuing the legacy of the original film.

via Business Insider|

#entertainment #gladiator #gladiator-ii

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

'Joker 2' Actor Criticizes Film as Box Office Flop

Comedian and actor Tim Dillon criticized 'Joker: Folie À Deux,' calling it "the worst film ever made" after its disappointing box office performance. Despite high expectations following the success of the original 'Joker,' the sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, grossed only $200 million. Dillon, who played a minor role, expressed his disapproval on Joe Rogan's podcast, citing a lack of plot and the film's unexpected musical direction as reasons for its failure.

via Fox News|

#box-office #entertainment #joaquin-phoenix