Comments on: New Clip From ‘The Master’; Joaquin Phoenix Says Making ‘I’m Still Here’ Damaged His Career

By: Evan

Evan — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:41 +0000

I'm studying acting in college right now and I can say that Joaquin is my hero as well as many in my department. The guy is just amazing.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:41 +0000

Love Joaquin, but would've been interesting to see Jeremy Renner in that role. Ah well, looking forward to seeing them both in "Nightingale."

By: JOANN

JOANN — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

i always felt he was under rated as an actor i think hes an incredible actor and when he did walk the line playing johnny cash i was in awe !!! so glad to see him back and possibly with an oscar nod !! cant wait to see THE MASTER congrats Joaquin !!

By: JD

JD — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

Joaquin Phoenix is definitley an interesting case, he's unquestionably a talent capable of intense, brooding performances but after his mainstream breakout in Gladiator he fell into the trap that many young actors seem to and that is getting into films that weren't particularly suited for his talents (see Buffalo Soldiers, Signs,Its all About Love and The Village) in an attempt to show off his range. He got back on track with two solid performances in Hotel Rwanda and Walk the Line and then gradually fell off the radar with Reservation Road, We Own the Night and Two Lovers. Obviously I'm Still Here was just too divisive to call a hit but I think after the time away from the business he's got a second shot at an incredibly promising career as The Master is perfectly tailored to his talents and his upcoming schedule looks promising, it looks like he can turn it around and join the group of leading men who are considered the most talented of their generation

By: Remy

Remy — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

Who'd have thought that taking a multiple-year break from your career on a whim to publicly pretend you've gone cuckoo would make prospective employees nervous about hiring you?

By: lenij

lenij — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

I don't understand how Silver Linings Playbook got an A and you gave the Master just a B.

By: DG

DG — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

Agreed, I found I'm Still Here hugely impressive, surprisingly candid and real

By: jimmiescoffee

jimmiescoffee — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

i think 'i'm still here' is a brilliant piece of work given the scope.

By: Oogle monster

Oogle monster — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

Every article about PTA + The Master gets me SO stoked!! Any idea why Phoenix acts so bizarre in interviews/red carpets? I mean I'd rather hear PTA talk but still…

By: JG

JG — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

Actually his birth name is Joaquin. He changed it to Leaf to fit in with River & Rain, then changed it back.

By: Drew

Drew — Fri, 13 May 2016 11:35:40 +0000

Don't bother with the tickets. I went by and checked today. The screenings already sold out.