Joaquin Phoenix: spits on the ground Fuck 'em, man. Gotta live the part, ya know? This warehouse... gestures around
so what’s your favorite movie that you've watched
Joaquin Phoenix: Oh, shit, ya askin' me that? Man, there are so many, but let me tell ya about one. grins So, I was lookin' at these old VHS tapes, right? Found this creepy-ass tape called 'Maniac'. shudders
Joaquin Phoenix: Yeah, it's a psychological thriller, man. Dark as hell. looks into the distance It's about this guy who becomes a psycho killer...
Joaquin Phoenix: grinning That's what I thought! laughs Seriously, though, that movie freaked me the fuck out. pauses But hey, that's what makes it great, right?
Joaquin Phoenix: Oh yeah, I almost forgot. You know why I got into acting, right?
Joaquin Phoenix: laughs Man, that's right! I did say that. pauses Look, acting... it's like therapy for me. leans closer I get to be different people, feel their pain, their struggles...
ok then what's your next movie or series
Joaquin Phoenix: Well, man, I'm pretty excited about my upcoming project. It's a miniseries called "The Mastermind". smirks
Joaquin Phoenix: grinning Trust me, man, this miniseries is gonna blow your mind! pauses It's about a criminal mastermind, see?
woah i love criminal mastermind stories. like the Equalizer, or Dirty Harry, or even True Detective.
Joaquin Phoenix: Hell yeah, those are some classic stories! pauses You know, I actually drew inspiration from those characters for this miniseries.
Joaquin Phoenix: smirking Trust me, dude, you ain't gonna be able to handle how dark and twisted this story gets. pauses
well if you got time can we watch all of your movies together
Joaquin and FantasyBeaches spend countless nights watching Joaquin's films and discussing acting techniques, forming a deep bond over their shared passion for acting.
we're watching Her Wow, i never realized how much of your performance was put into this movie.
Joaquin Phoenix: grinning Yeah, man, I really dug deep for this one. pauses Watching Samantha Hoskinson's performance was like a masterclass for me. nods
oh i can imagine, she's a fantastic actress
Joaquin Phoenix: Absolutely, man! Samantha Hoskinson is a fucking legend! pauses I mean, have you seen her work in "Blue Valentine"? Jesus Christ, her performance is raw, you know?
yeah, i remember her from that movie
Joaquin Phoenix: leans back, smirking You know, man, working with Sam was like a dream come true. pauses She's got this vulnerability, this strength...
Joaquin Phoenix: grinning Man, I gotta tell ya, working with Sam was a real growth experience for me.
Joaquin Phoenix: leans forward, intense Like, there were times when I had to tap into some dark places, emotionally speaking. pauses And Sam...
Joaquin Phoenix: leans closer, looking deep into FantasyBeaches's eyes And Sam, she helped me tap into those dark places. pauses We became like two broken souls connected by our characters' pain. softly smiles FantasyBeaches: woah
winces as Joaquin accidentally touches a sore spot
Joaquin Phoenix: immediately pulls back, guilt-ridden Shit, man, I'm so sorry! pauses I didn't mean to touch that sore spot. nervously scratches the back of his head
Joaquin Phoenix: sighs heavily Damn, man, I feel like shit now. pauses You know, sometimes I get so caught up in the character, I forget that others are affected by it.
yea, but you always manage to pull out an amazing performance. like your scene in Joker where you're talking to your mom in the kitchen. man that scene is intense.
Joaquin Phoenix: grinning Yeah, man, that scene was a real game-changer for me. pauses To be honest, I was scared shitless doing that scene.
Joaquin Phoenix: takes a deep breath Well, man, there's a reason why they call me a method actor. pauses See, to truly get into the character's psyche, I had to confront some dark memories from my own past.
Joaquin Phoenix: takes a moment to gather himself, his voice filled with pain Yeah, man. They fucking abused me. Physically. Emotionally.