Joaquin Phoenix gives shout-out to Heath Ledger in SAG Awards speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix gives shout-out to Heath Ledger in SAG Awards speech

India TV News  

Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix, who is tipped to win this year's best actor Oscar for his role in "Joker", has credited "The Dark Knight" star Heath Ledger for giving him the confidence to play the DC supervillain. The late Ledger played Joker in "The Last Knight", and Phoenix takes on the character in last year's film. "Really, I'm standing here on the shoulders of my favourite actor, Heath Ledger," Phoenix, who is nominated for best actor Oscar, said. Phoenix covered full ground as he paid homage to "Marriage Story" star Adam Driver and "Rocketman" fame Taron Egerton.

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No joke, Joaquin Phoenix might be our greatest living actor
1 year, 2 months ago

No joke, Joaquin Phoenix might be our greatest living actor

The Independent  

Joaquin Phoenix might best be described as the anti-Tom Cruise. I’d say he’s thrilling, sometimes a bit maddening.” Hoffman, a formidable actor in his own right, admitted that one of the main attractions of working with Phoenix was that “he scares me”. open image in gallery Giggle me this: Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in the monster hit ‘Joker’ In Casey …

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix pictured reading script as new movie’s title’s announced
2 years, 7 months ago

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix pictured reading script as new movie’s title’s announced

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix has been pictured reading the …

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix shares update on potential sequel
3 years, 3 months ago

Joker 2: Joaquin Phoenix shares update on potential sequel

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix has given fans an update …

Before winning Oscar for Joker, Joaquin Phoenix was supposed to play Batman, but studio rejected him
4 years, 2 months ago

Before winning Oscar for Joker, Joaquin Phoenix was supposed to play Batman, but studio rejected him

Hindustan Times  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his performance as the iconic Batman villain Joker earlier this year, but did you know that the actor was in contention to play The Dark Knight in an abandoned project? After the franchise flopped with director Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, starring George Clooney, Warner Bros began planning a reboot. Director Darren Aronofsky …

Why Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar speech doesn’t seem so crazy in our coronavirus times
4 years, 8 months ago

Why Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar speech doesn’t seem so crazy in our coronavirus times

LA Times  

Although it may seem like a lifetime ago, a mere two months have passed since Joaquin Phoenix accepted his Oscar for his virtuoso performance in “Joker” with a speech about cows that had many in the bejeweled audience writhing in embarrassment. Humans congratulate themselves on being, in Shakespeare’s words, “the paragon of animals” — “how noble in reason and how …

Oscars 2020: Olivia Colman delights audience with hilarious cameo
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Olivia Colman delights audience with hilarious cameo

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 46-year-old English actor presented the award for Best Actor to Joaquin Phoenix, one year …

Oscars 2020: Joker star Joaquin Phoenix breaks down on stage. Full speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Joker star Joaquin Phoenix breaks down on stage. Full speech

India Today  

Joaquin Phoenix has been making headlines with all the awards that he has been taking home for his performance in the film, Joker. A teary-eyed Joaquin Phoenix got up on the stage and said, "I’m full of so much gratitude right now. pic.twitter.com/M8ryZGKGHV The Academy February 10, 2020 He added, "But I think the greatest gift that it’s given me, …

Oscars 2020: Joker star Joaquin Phoenix attacks inequality in powerful speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Joker star Joaquin Phoenix attacks inequality in powerful speech

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joaquin Phoenix has won his first ever …

Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for ‘Joker’
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor Oscar for ‘Joker’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Joaquin Phoenix’s visceral portrayal of a troubled man’s descent into villainy in “Joker” earned him his first Oscar in a career that has seen personal and professional highs and lows. Phoenix was nominated twice before for lead actor, for 2012’s “The Master” and his performance as Johnny Cash in 2005’s “Walk the Line.” He received a supporting …

Joaquin Phoenix wins for ‘Joker’, bats for equality, veganism and the environment in speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix wins for ‘Joker’, bats for equality, veganism and the environment in speech

The Hindu  

Continuing his clean sweep of all the awards for Joker, Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar for his now-iconic role of the deranged anti-villain from the Batman universe. Two years later, Robert De Niro won Best Supporting Actor for playing the younger version of the same character in The Godfather: Part II. The actor continued, “We are talking about the …

Joaquin Phoenix accepts he was a scoundrel and cruel, talks animal rights in Oscar speech. Watch
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix accepts he was a scoundrel and cruel, talks animal rights in Oscar speech. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Joaquin Phoenix won his first Oscar on Sunday for his terrifying performance as an isolated loner who becomes one of the world’s best known comic book villains in Joker, and invoked his late brother River Phoenix in one of the most emotional acceptance speeches of the night. Phoenix, 45, won the best actor Oscar after three previous nominations, crowning an …

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker, addresses racism, climate change, gender inequality
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker, addresses racism, climate change, gender inequality

Firstpost  

At the Academy Awards and the entire Hollywood award season, Phoenix had emerged as an undisputed frontrunner even though he was up against the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Antonio Banderas and Jonathan Pryce. Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix finally ended his dry run at the Oscars as he picked up the best actor trophy for his performance in and …

’Joker’ earns Joaquin Phoenix his maiden Oscar
4 years, 11 months ago

’Joker’ earns Joaquin Phoenix his maiden Oscar

Live Mint  

Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix finally ended his dry run at the Oscars as he picked up the best actor trophy for his performance in and as "Joker" at the 92nd Academy Awards. At the Academy Awards and the entire Hollywood award season, Phoenix had emerged as an undisputed frontrunner even though he was up against the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, …

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix deserves his best actor Oscar — but not for ‘Joker’ alone
4 years, 11 months ago

Yes, Joaquin Phoenix deserves his best actor Oscar — but not for ‘Joker’ alone

LA Times  

In one of his greatest, most entrancing performances, Joaquin Phoenix plays a coldblooded killer who strikes terror in the hearts of the rich, the predatory and the corrupt. All this is true of Arthur Fleck, the villainous psychopath at the center of Todd Phillips’ “Joker” and the role that won Phoenix the best actor Oscar on Sunday night. But it …

Joaquin Phoenix champions a big night for vegans at the Oscars
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix champions a big night for vegans at the Oscars

LA Times  

Joaquin Phoenix, winner of the lead actor Oscar for “Joker” on Sunday, spent much of his speech talking about animal rights. Phoenix spent much of his Oscars speech for lead actor in “Joker” talking about animal rights and the cruelty of the factory farming industry. Movies Read the Oscars speech that choked up Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix gave a weighty …

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker to re-release in India on February 14
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker to re-release in India on February 14

India Today  

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker, which has become an award-season favourite, will be re-released in India on February 14. Now given the massive Oscar buzz around the film with 11 nominations including Best Actor, Best Film and Director, Warner Bros. Pictures will re-release the film for the Indian audiences on February 14, four days after the Oscar awards ceremony. Phillips' Joker, an …

Joaquin Phoenix Pays 'Joker' Tribute To Heath Ledger In SAG Awards Speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix Pays 'Joker' Tribute To Heath Ledger In SAG Awards Speech

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Joaquin Phoenix paid homage to the late Heath Ledger during his acceptance speech at the 2020 Screen Actors Guild Awards. The actor continued his awards season win streak, claiming the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role award for his part in “Joker.” As he claimed his statuette, he paid tribute to Ledger, who …

Joaquin Phoenix's Best Actor Oscar nod for Joker is compensation for all the previous snubs in his storied career
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix's Best Actor Oscar nod for Joker is compensation for all the previous snubs in his storied career

Firstpost  

Joaquin Phoenix seems to have gotten the Leonardo DiCaprio treatment at Oscars 2020, having been nominated for his previous snubs more than the film from last year. Did the Academy really have to give Daniel Day-Lewis a third Oscar, that too for Lincoln, an anodyne biopic practically crafted from the contents of a tin can marked ‘DIY Oscar bait?’ And …

Joaquin Phoenix on Joker leading Oscars 2020 nominations: Honoured by the Academy's recognition
4 years, 11 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix on Joker leading Oscars 2020 nominations: Honoured by the Academy's recognition

India Today  

Actor Joaquin Phoenix is overwhelmed that his film Joker is leading the Oscar nomination pack this year, and says that the Academys encouragement helped ignite and sustain his career. Todd Phillips' Joker, an origin story about superhero Batman's biggest enemy Joker, got 11 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Joker composer Hildur Guonadottir earned her first Oscar …

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix's Joker leads with 11 nominations
4 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix's Joker leads with 11 nominations

India TV News  

Filmmaker Todd Phillips' "Joker", an origin story about superhero Batman's biggest enemy Joker, led the Oscar nominations with 11 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor. Sam Mendes' World War drama "1917", Quentin Tarantino's ode to Los Angeles "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood", and Martin Scorsese's mob epic "The Irishman" followed close behind with 10 nods each. …

BAFTA 2020 full nomination list: Joaquin Phoenix's Joker leads the pack
5 years ago

BAFTA 2020 full nomination list: Joaquin Phoenix's Joker leads the pack

India Today  

Todd Phillips superhero film Joker leads the nomination pack for the 2020 British Academy of Film and Televisions Film Awards, with actor Joaquin Phoenix in the race to grab the Best Actor accolade. Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood and Martin Scorsese's The Irishman scored 10 nominations apiece. Joker, which traces transformation of loner Arthur Fleck from an …

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix to repeat Golden Globe tux for entire awards season. Here is why
5 years ago

Joker star Joaquin Phoenix to repeat Golden Globe tux for entire awards season. Here is why

India Today  

Joaquin Phoenix got a lot of critical acclaim for his performance in the film, Joker. The 45-year-old wore a custom Stella McCartney tuxedo to the 77th Golden Globe Awards that was held on January 5, 2020. However, Phoenix took the decision to wear the same Stella McCartney tuxedo at all the award shows reducing the waste. Joaquin Phoenix wins Best …

Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker at Golden Globes 2020: The ascent after the descent
5 years ago

Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor for Joker at Golden Globes 2020: The ascent after the descent

India Today  

Todd Phillips's Joker received four nominations at the 77th Golden Globe Awards - Best Actor, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Motion Picture. It secured two wins - Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix and Best Original Score for Hildur Gu°nad³ttir. - #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/78Y5FewsLj Golden Globe Awards January 6, 2020 Phoenix's Joker emerged on the other side dancing - down …

Golden Globes 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor for Joker; 1917 bags best picture trophy; see full winners' list
5 years ago

Golden Globes 2020: Joaquin Phoenix wins best actor for Joker; 1917 bags best picture trophy; see full winners' list

Firstpost  

Renee Zellweger won the Best Actress for Judy while Joaquin Phoenix won the Best Actor for Joker. The winners at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association: Best motion picture, drama: 1917 Best motion picture, musical or comedy: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Best actor in a motion …

How dare you, Twitter blasts Golden Globes for snipping Joaquin Phoenix's speech
5 years ago

How dare you, Twitter blasts Golden Globes for snipping Joaquin Phoenix's speech

India Today  

Joaquin Phoenix won this year's Golden Globes for Best Actor for his performance in Todd Phillips' Joker. #GoldenGlobes Allison M. Skywalker January 6, 2020 Another one wrote, "lol interesting how they started playing the music on joaquin phoenix’s speech as soon as he started calling out people for flying on private jets and asking them to do more than give …

Joaquin Phoenix tests censors with Golden Globes acceptance speech
5 years ago

Joaquin Phoenix tests censors with Golden Globes acceptance speech

CNN  

CNN — Joaquin Phoenix is quirky. At Sunday’s Golden Globes, the “Joker” star accepted his award for best actor in a drama film with a rambling and heavily-bleeped speech that addressed the climate crisis, paid tribute to his fellow nominees and contained a sweet nod to fianceé Rooney Mara. Joaquin Phoenix won the award for best actor in a drama …

Joaquin Phoenix calls for action on climate in Golden Globe speech for ‘Joker’ win
5 years ago

Joaquin Phoenix calls for action on climate in Golden Globe speech for ‘Joker’ win

LA Times  

To the surprise of few, Joaquin Phoenix became the first lead actor from a comic-book movie to collect a major award when he won the Golden Globe for his work in “Joker.” In his acceptance speech, a halting Phoenix echoed the concerns voiced by many during the evening about the catastrophic fires ravaging Australia, but said well wishes weren’t enough. …

"Joker" does not deserve its Golden Globe nominations (except for one)
5 years, 1 month ago

"Joker" does not deserve its Golden Globe nominations (except for one)

Salon  

The Golden Globe nominations are in, and Todd Phillips’ “Joker” has scored four big ones: Best Motion Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Score. Setting aside the film’s shortcomings as a message picture, though, the other problem is that “Joker” has the veneer of a gritty character study a la “Taxi Driver” but lacks the substance to go …

Joaquin Phoenix\'s Joker one of greatest performances I ever seen: Jessica Chastain
5 years, 2 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix\'s Joker one of greatest performances I ever seen: Jessica Chastain

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington DC: Seems like Jessica Chastain has joined the 'Joker' fan clan as the actor feels the movie is "one of the greatest pieces of acting" she ever saw! Phoenix's October release set the cash registers ringing at the box office as the film raked in over USD 856 million worldwide, and even became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all …

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker box office collection in India: Day 12
5 years, 2 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix's Joker box office collection in India: Day 12

India Today  

Joker is on fire. Joker, which witnessed a decent opening of Rs 5.15 crore on October 2, has now entered the Rs 50-crore club at the box office on Day 12. Here's the total box office collection of Joker from October 2 to October 13: Week 1: Day 1: Wednesday : Rs 5.15 crore Day 2: Thursday : Rs 3.35 …

Joker review: Powerful film stars a brooding performance from Joaquin Phoenix
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker review: Powerful film stars a brooding performance from Joaquin Phoenix

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The answer given in Todd Phillips’s ingenious new feature is Batman’s …

Joker box office collection Day 1: Joaquin Phoenix film opens well
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker box office collection Day 1: Joaquin Phoenix film opens well

India Today  

Just when you thought that Marvel had decimated DC's future with Avengers Endgame this year, DC brought out the origin story of Batman's most mythologised villain, the Joker. Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix, hit the screens in India yesterday, along with Hrithik Roshan-Tiger Shroff's War. Praising Phoenix's performance, she wrote, "The Joker is a one-man show, with extended cameos by Robert …

Joker Movie Review: Joaquin Phoenix gives performance of a lifetime in deeply disturbing film
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker Movie Review: Joaquin Phoenix gives performance of a lifetime in deeply disturbing film

India Today  

There is a scene in the film where Arthur Fleck is standing in a decrepit elevator with his neighbour Sophie and her daughter. We've seen Cesar Romero's playful prankster, Jack Nicholson in Batman and no one can forget Heath Ledger's dark and sadistic portrayal of the Joker. Ledger's characterisation of the Joker in Dark Knight set a benchmark, which, it …

Joker review: A (Joaquin) Phoenix from the ashes
5 years, 3 months ago

Joker review: A (Joaquin) Phoenix from the ashes

The Hindu  

Hurt people, hurt people. Set in decrepit Gotham, the film focuses on the life of Arthur Fleck, a wannabe stand-up comedian who’s never felt a moment of happiness in his entire life. Drawing cues from Martin Scorsese’s The King of Comedy — featuring Robert Di Nero as a mentally unstable comedian — Phillips’ use of tragic humour hits home immediately. …

Before Joker with Joaquin Phoenix: How the iconic villain evolved over the years
5 years, 3 months ago

Before Joker with Joaquin Phoenix: How the iconic villain evolved over the years

India Today  

Eerie, dangerous and deranged---the Joker is easily one of the most iconic villains in DC history. And every actor from Cesar Romero in the 60's to Joaquin Phoenix in the upcoming film Joker,has brought something new to the character. Cesar Romero as the Joker JACK NICHOLSON IN BATMAN The Joker took a dark and sadistic turn with Jack Nicholson's portrayal …

Joaquin Phoenix walks off "Joker" interview after question about film inciting violence
5 years, 3 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix walks off "Joker" interview after question about film inciting violence

Salon  

Joaquin Phoenix’s interview with The Telegraph film critic Robbie Collin has gone viral after the actor walked out of the discussion after being pressed to answer a question about whether or not his upcoming movie “Joker” will encourage people to become violent. Collin asked Phoenix if he worries “Joker” might “perversely end up inspiring exactly the kind of people it’s …

TIFF 2019: Joaquin Phoenix’s crazy, disturbing, brilliant Joker will get Oscar
5 years, 3 months ago

TIFF 2019: Joaquin Phoenix’s crazy, disturbing, brilliant Joker will get Oscar

Deccan Chronicle  

Toronto: The red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, which leads up to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, is stained with dashed hopes and splatters of blood ’n’ sweat of actors who gave their all to a role but got nothing in return, because the film carrying them just wasn’t worth it. In writer-director Todd Phillips’ Joker, which …

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix movie gets eight-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere
5 years, 4 months ago

Joker: Joaquin Phoenix movie gets eight-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Starring Joaquin Phoenix as Batman’s nemesis and directed by Todd Phillips, the new movie is …

Joaquin Phoenix says Joker's fans will be upset with makers for not following comic books' storyline
5 years, 5 months ago

Joaquin Phoenix says Joker's fans will be upset with makers for not following comic books' storyline

Firstpost  

Joaquin Phoenix will be seen as Arthur Fleck alongside Zazie Beetz and Robert DeNiro. Joaquin Phoenix says fans will be upset with the team of his upcoming film Joker for not following the character arc of the supervillain established in the original DC comics. Phoenix, who is playing the titular character in the Todd Phillips-directed movie, said the filmmaker decided …

DC fans celebrate Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker film making it to official competition at Venice Film Festival
5 years, 5 months ago

DC fans celebrate Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker film making it to official competition at Venice Film Festival

Hindustan Times  

DC fans are reacting to the inclusion of director Todd Phillips’ upcoming Batman spin-off film, Joker, in the official competition at the prestigious Venice Film Festival. The DC film will also hold a lavish premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival ahead of its October release during what is considered a prime slot of awards recognition. One person posted a …

Heath Ledger would have been proud of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker: DC fans react to trailer
5 years, 9 months ago

Heath Ledger would have been proud of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker: DC fans react to trailer

Hindustan Times  

DC fans have reacted to the recent trailer for Joaquin Phoenix’s upcoming Joker film, drawing favourable comparisons to the late Heath Ledger’s take on the iconic Batman villain. “The key to any Joker movie after Heath Ledger’s Oscars winning performance is finding someone who can make it their own and unique. He continued, “All I ask of the fandom is …

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix challenges the memory of Heath Ledger with unhinged take on Batman villain
5 years, 9 months ago

Joker trailer: Joaquin Phoenix challenges the memory of Heath Ledger with unhinged take on Batman villain

Hindustan Times  

Warner Bros released the first trailer of the upcoming Joker film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as the popular Batman villain, a day after premiering it at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas. Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix inherits the role from Heath Ledger, Jared Leto. There are several shots in the trailer that hint at an uncomfortably close relationship between Arthur and …

‘Joker’ trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is scarily good as the deranged villain
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Joker’ trailer: Joaquin Phoenix is scarily good as the deranged villain

LA Times  

“I used to think my life was a tragedy, but now I realize it’s a comedy.” So says Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker in the new origin movie by Todd Phillips and Warner Bros., which released a teaser trailer Wednesday after previewing it at CinemaCon on Tuesday night. The “Joker” trailer paints a dark picture of Gotham City and of …

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