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I know Joaquin Phoenix has said he’s quitting acting. Well, he just put in a career-ending performance tonight on David Letterman. (That’s Joaquin below, looking like he just joined ZZ Top…) The guy is way too talented to be behaving like this when he’s supposed to be promoting his latest movie Two Lovers. Or else the joke’s on us — and he’s just goofing for Casey Affleck’s mockumentary on him and his supposed foray into the music biz. I’ve learned that Casey was indeed backstage at the show. But Dave and the rest of the staff truly thought this was for real. Was it?
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I thought it was hilarious.
This is just another Andy Kaufman routine. Think about it folks, he’s been followed around with camera crews at every stunt, the stage-fall, the various rap shows, and now this. It’s all a stunt. Give it time, it’s either going to be genius or a flop. After it’s all over he’ll be back and just fine. This is a clever, clever man, we’ve all seen his passion and intelligence regarding the craft, he knows what he’s doing and is simply trying something new. Mark my word.
painful, however some how dave saves the day for night.
this should be a anti drug psa
Funny. Nikki, you know the whole thing is a goof right? Very funny!
So is this an act? I heard it’s all for a “documentary” Casey Affleck is making about pompous actors, and so Phoenix has to go full out with the character, not stopping when the camera stops recording.
That schtick was innovative…30 years ago when Andy Kaufman did it. But kudos to Phoenix for not being boring.
ok, even if this is a joke… it is not funny. in fact, it is kinda lame. he is too talented to be behaving like a child. go back to making amazing movies. who is advising this guy? seriously, paging joaquin’s publicist…
He’s got everyone fooled. What a great put on!!
Alvarez, sorry buddy but ive seen this guy do his thing and he is heading down a dark road.
I don’t think it’s a joke – if it is, it’s the most sublime and ridiculous joke ever perpetrated by a celebrity.
To quote Spinal Tap, there’s such a thin line between clever and stupid. He’s either losing his mind or pulling one of the best pranks in Hollywood history.
Excruciatingly, painfully funny!
I miss the old painfully sarcastic Dave. He hasn’t been this good for a long time. If Phoenix is putting on a Kaufman act, all I gotta say about that is, he’s no Andy Kaufman.
Um,genius? Did no one see Man On The Moon? C’mon — he’s totally ripping off Andy Kaufman. If you liked what Andy did — that was genius. Been done, Joaquin, go back to acting. We need more actors and less celebs.
It was my first instinct to think he has been putting us on but…if this is a joke…the man is beyond genius at his method-acting. He’s good…but I really don’t think so.
Nikki, I love you, but ends career is kinda strong. I think Joaquin will weather it.
It’s a bit.
ROTFLMAO
Dave rules the day…
Phoenix is a tool.
fake fake fake
gotcha! we’re all being punked and Dave is in on it. He’s good, but not that good. There are tiny nuances in this interview that reveals it’s a joke.
Ummm… it’s so obviously a performance… even Dave’s timing is visible… C’Mon…
Good Bit
This is just sad.
“This is just another Andy Kaufman routine.”
As long as he doesn’t start singing the Mighty Mouse theme…
Bit or not this is Dave at his best. Amazing.