Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

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10-29-08, 09:14 PM

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I really enjoyed a lot of his roles...but we shall see if this holds true.

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10-29-08, 09:45 PM

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He really should have done this right after Walk the Line so he could go out on top.

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10-30-08, 09:08 AM

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All three of those actors are still making films.

Yes...yes they are.

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10-30-08, 10:35 AM

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He should concentrate on growing a mustache.

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10-30-08, 12:40 PM

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10-30-08, 12:45 PM

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wow, he really looked like he was strung out big time. he looked, and talked like he was way out of it.

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10-30-08, 02:53 PM

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So I guess I'm the only one that is picking up on how fake this all seems. Especially Casey Afflact's phoned in reaction. I'm sure in a few weeks we'll be hearing about Joaquin's new project playing some character based on these actions.

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10-30-08, 03:02 PM

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Just finally watched this and I'm casting my vote for total BS. Here's a bit of insider info, Joaquin likes to fuck with reporters; always has. He hates doing interviews.

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10-30-08, 04:22 PM

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I'm just glad he announced it. Otherwise I might not have noticed for 10 or so years and I would be forced to start a "Whatever happened to.." thread.

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11-02-08, 04:07 PM

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i heard on the radio that he was retiring....a shame, b/c he's talented and entertaining to watch

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11-04-08, 06:47 PM

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If true, this would be his last film.

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11-05-08, 11:17 PM

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Whatever just happened to doing what you're going to do, and not announcing it?

As everyone else, he'll be back.

Jay-Z has taught us, that when someone says "retire," what they really mean is 2-year vacation.

Jay-Z

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11-07-08, 02:30 PM

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Something tells me he is on River's path. I hope someone steps in and helps out. He doesn't look well. He was out of his mind the last time he was on Conan. I love his work.

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01-19-09, 11:41 AM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

He's apparently become a rapper

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thed...n-phoenix.html

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01-19-09, 12:02 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

Wow. How stoned is Joaquin Phoenix these days? A rapper? Actually, this could be good. You know as soon as his first record bombs where he's headed...

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01-19-09, 12:09 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

Welcome to the crazy train, Joaquin. Just hope you jump off it before it crashes, bud.

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01-19-09, 04:42 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

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Wow. How stoned is Joaquin Phoenix these days? A rapper? Actually, this could be good. You know as soon as his first record bombs where he's headed...

The sidewalk outside the Viper Room?

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01-19-09, 05:39 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

Drugs are a terrible thing.

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01-19-09, 05:46 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

Wtf?

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01-19-09, 05:55 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

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The sidewalk outside the Viper Room?

Burn!

I was gonna say he'll be calling up Ridley Scott looking to make Gladiator 2 or capitalize on some other notoriety he's had in film, but this whole thing being b.s. sounds more likely to me now. No way he can be serious about this.

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01-19-09, 06:06 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

I've been making rap music for 11 years & I just can't see Joaquin Phoenix as a rapper.
He looks horrible now,He has that bum look locked down....

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01-19-09, 06:24 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

The only thing worse than actors who try to sing are actors who try to rap.

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01-19-09, 11:56 PM

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Re: Joaquin Phoenix to retire from acting.

I am convinced this is all an elaborate hoax. Apparently Casey Affleck is directing a documentary about Joaquin's new "career path". I honestly can't watch the videos of him attempting to rap and think it is something he is seriously doing.