Joaquin Phoenix

Happy Birthday, Reese Witherspoon! Our fave Reese roles

Julie Sprankles — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Reese Witherspoon turns 37 today, and we couldn’t think of a sweeter actress to celebrate! In honor of Hollywood’s hottest Southerner, we recommend eight of our favorite flicks she’s starred in.

Celebs in Oscar audience: Revealing observations

Kat Hobza — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:48:00 -0800

Sunday night’s Oscars were memorable for many reasons, but we prefer to profile the moments you may have missed – those candid audience shots that can tell us so much about a celeb’s true personality. If you DVR'd the Oscars , play it back to these moments…

Did the Oscars retaliate against Joaquin Phoenix?

Jaclyn Brandt — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:46:00 -0800

Just months after Joaquin Phoenix bad-mouthed awards shows, the most famous of awards show hosts sang a song bad-mouthing him back. But was it payback for what he said or just topical?

Ethan Hawke jumps on the Oscars-bashing bandwagon

Sara McGinnis — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:58:00 -0800

Ethan Hawke is no fan of the Oscars. The actor let his true feelings about the Academy Awards be known in a new interview with Gotham magazine, calling the way movies compete "asinine."

Joaquin Phoenix's PETA ad banned from the Oscars?

Sara McGinnis — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:18:00 -0800

Is something fishy going on with Joaquin Phoenix's PETA ad? The animal rights group alleges it's been shut out of an opportunity to air the video seen here on the Oscars' big night!

SAG Awards withhold their carrots from The Master

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:27:00 -0800

The film was considered one of the frontrunners for awards season, but the SAG Awards today proved that may not be true. But did Joaquin Phoenix's comments in October hurt their chances?

Obama goes from swearing he's honest, to just swearing

Kat Hobza — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:40:00 -0700

In these final days before the election, folks seem to be slipping when it comes to political correctness. Even our commander in chief is joining in on the fun. Lately you can’t throw an F-bomb without hitting someone in the spotlight who's forgotten they're in the spotlight. Here are the big offenders…

Joaquin Phoenix on Oscar season: 'I don't want this carrot'

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:30:00 -0700

Always a bridesmaid, never the bride. The actor has been nominated for two acting Oscars, but this time, he'd rather just avoid the whole situation.

The Master movie review: What master do you serve?

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson tells the story of an eloquent scam artist who dabbles in the mystical realm and takes a broken WWII vet under his power-thirsty wing. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix take on the roles of their lives in this superbly shot film.

Audience gets surprise viewing of Scientology flick, The Master

Michelle Leach — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:59:00 -0700

Moviegoers in Santa Monica thought they were going to see The Shining, but instead were treated to a double feature of the long-awaited Scientology flick The Master, more than a month before its release. Fans even shared the secret screening with the director behind the controversial film starring Philip Seymour Hoffman.

19 years after he died, last River Phoenix movie to be released

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:47:00 -0700

The actor was only 23 years old when he died suddenly in 1993. But almost 20 years later, his final film will be released.

Second glimpse at highly anticipated "Scientology movie" released

Michelle Leach — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700

It's been a long time coming. In late 2009, Variety announced Paul Thomas Anderson was undertaking his first project since 2007's There Will Be Blood. After reported delays, shooting finally began last year. But now, off of a much more telling trailer than the first, it looks like we're all one step closer to knowing what's been on many Scientology- watcher's minds: "So is the flick about Scientology or not?"

Final movie of River Phoenix will finally see the light

Lucille Barilla — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:21:00 -0700

Eighteen years after production stopped, River Phoenix's final film Dark Blood may finally be released. The film's director abandoned production of the film after Phoenix's untimely death.

Jeff Bridges lands record deal

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:12:00 -0700

Jeff Bridges has landed a record deal with EMI's Blue Note Records. The Crazy Heart Oscar-winner teamed up with Grammy winning pal T-Bone Burnett to make a rockin new album, due out this summer. This big Bridges' news comes on the heels of Country Strong star Gwyneth Paltrow's album deal.

Joaquin Phoenix apologizes to David Letterman

Kristin Watson — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:12:00 -0700

Joaquin Phoenix returned to The Late Show with David Letterman to set the record straight.

Casey Affleck admits Joaquin Phoenix documentary is a joke

Kristin Watson — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:57:00 -0700

Was I'm Still Here fact or fiction? Finally Casey Affleck has revealed the Joaquin Phoenix documentary, I'm Still Here, was all an act.

Joaquin Phoenix: From To Die For to I'm Still Here

Lori Wilson — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:27:00 -0700

The trailer for I’m Still Here, the documentary chronicling Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre year of pursuing a rap career while alienating Hollywood, has finally been released. While we anticipate finally getting a look in I'm Still Here at what his surprising physical appearance and new career path is all about, we thought a look back at Phoenix's road to infamy was in order.

Joaquin Phoenix I'm Still Here Trailer

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:05:00 -0700

Joaquin Phoenix confounded many when he announced he was retiring from acting to start a rap career.

Casey Affleck named in sexual harassment lawsuit

Kristin Watson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:01:00 -0700

Actor Casey Affleck is under fire from a producer who is claiming sexual harassment in a 2 million dollar lawsuit.