Inherent Vice, 2014. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Katherine Waterston, Owen Wilson, Benicio Del Toro, Eric Roberts, Reese Witherspoon, Michael Kenneth Williams, Jena Malone, and Martin Short. SYNOPSIS: In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend. “What is Inherent Vice?” “I don’t […]
Movie Review – You Were Never Really Here (2017)
You Were Never Really Here, 2017. Written and Directed by Lynne Ramsay. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Ekaterina Samsanov, Alex Manette, Frank Pando, John Doman, Alessandro Nivola, Jason Babinsky, Vinicius Damasceno, and Judith Roberts. SYNOPSIS: A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe’s nightmares […]
Joaquin Phoenix responds to The Joker casting rumours
While Joaquin Phoenix has been on the promotional trail for You Were Never Really Here (read our ★★★★★ here) he has been speaking about the rumours linking him with the Todd Phillips directed and Martin Scorsese produced Joker origin film. In discussion with Fandango, he was asked whether he’d be playing The Joker, to which the […]
Movie Review – Mary Magdalene (2018)
Mary Magdalene, 2018. Directed by Garth Davis. Starring Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chewitel Ejiofor, Tahar Rahim, and Denis Menochet. SYNOPSIS: One of most controversial and misunderstood pariahs is given a cultural realignment in this gritty portrayal of Mary Magdalene (Rooney Mara). Chronicling her life B.C. and the subsequent path taken when she decides to follow […]
Movie Review – You Were Never Really Here (2017)
You Were Never Really Here, 2017. Directed by Lynne Ramsay Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Judith Roberts, John Doman, Alex Manette, and Ekaterina Samsonov. SYNOPSIS: A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control, Joe’s nightmares overtake him as a conspiracy is uncovered leading to what […]
Joaquin Phoenix has no regrets about rejecting the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Joaquin Phoenix has spoken about his near involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and revealed that he has no regrets about not signing up. With the myriad movies now contained within the parameters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, countless big name actors have inevitably found their way into featured roles. One actor who nearly joined […]
Joaquin Phoenix plays down Joker casting report
Earlier this month it was reported that director Todd Phillips (The Hangover) has identified Joaquin Phoenix as his choice to play the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros.’ standalone DC movie exploring the origin of the iconic Batman villain The Joker. Well, it seems that is news to Phoenix, who played down the report […]
New poster for Gus van Sant’s Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot
Following on from last month’s trailer [see here], we’ve now got a new poster for Don’t Worry He Won’t Get Far on Foot, the latest film from acclaimed director Gus van Sant, which sees Joaquin Phoenix leading a cast alongside Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, and Jack Black. Take a look here… After Portland slacker John […]
New trailer for biblical drama Mary Magdalene starring Rooney Mara
Ahead of its UK release next month, Universal Pictures has released a second international trailer for director Garth Davis’ upcoming biblical drama Mary Magdalene which stars Rooney Mara in the titular role alongside Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tahar Rahim; take a look below… MARY MAGDALENE is an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most […]
Joaquin Phoenix in talks to play The Joker in standalone film
While we still wait for news on Matt Reeves’ The Batman and other future DCEU project, there is some developments regarding Todd Phillips’ untitled standalone Joker film. According to Variety, Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice) is wanted to portray The Clown Prince of Crime in the film and has already agreed to star in, though studio negotiations have yet to […]
