"Two Lovers" Director, James Gray, Says Phoenix Is 'Making A Fool Of Himself' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 03-27-2009, 08:47 AM

Gray Slams Phoenix's Rap Career
27 March 2009 5:05 AM, PDT

Two Lovers director James Gray has hit out at the film's star Joaquin Phoenix - insisting the actor is "making a fool of himself" by launching a rap career.

Phoenix recently announced he has quit acting in order to become a hip-hop-star and has since made a string of bizarre public appearances.

Last month the actor sported a scraggly beard, hid behind sunglasses, chewed gum and gave brief answers as he promoted Two Lovers on Late Show With David Letterman.

And Gray is furious with Phoenix for failing to cooperate with the TV host - because his strange actions drew public attention away from the film.

He says, "It's like, Letterman was trying to get the movie out there, but the only thing that's out there now is a crazy person with a beard making a fool of himself!"

Internet gossips have speculated that Phoenix's turn as a rapper is a hoax, and the rumours were fuelled when it was revealed the star's brother-in-law, Casey Affleck, is filming his musical efforts for a documentary.

But Gray fears the Oscar nominee is taking his new project seriously.

He adds, "I’ve seen him in his house, and he has his own recording studio that he built right there. So if this is a hoax, then it’s the most elaborate thing that I have ever seen.

"If it is shown to be a hoax, then that's great, because Joaquin will come back to acting. And he is something special. But if it isn't, you know, I think he needs, well, help."

-IMDB News

catlover79 · 03-27-2009, 08:42 PM

Finally, someone in Hollywood is saying something that makes sense!!!

MickeyMac · 03-27-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Finally, someone in Hollywood is saying something that makes sense!!!

You got that right.

Marvo301 · 03-27-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Finally, someone in Hollywood is saying something that makes sense!!!

And it's about time too!

comedyfreak · 03-28-2009, 08:25 AM

I wish they would stop giving this moron publicity hoax or not.

catlover79 · 03-28-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I wish they would stop giving this moron publicity hoax or not.

I agree.

isiahthomas · 03-28-2009, 12:17 PM

LOL@Joaquin Phoenix wanting to be a rapper hahahahahahahahahahahaha. He should stick to acting. Ya'll saw what happened to Mark Wahlberg's rap career hahahahahahahahahaha. He made a wise choice becoming a actor. Mark should give Joaquin some advice about becoming a rapper isn't a smart decision. Rap fans don't take white rappers seriously anyway because white dudes can't rap.

isiahthomas · 03-28-2009, 12:48 PM

Didn't James Gray direct Joaquin in We Own The Night and The Yards movies? Joaquin needs to shave his beard and mustache hahahahahahahahahaha. He looks awful. His co-star Gwyneth Paltrow in his latest movie said that she can't believe Joaquin is quitting acting for rapping. She said he should move to the ghetto so he can get a experience of what it's like to be a rapper hahahahahahahahahahahaha.

03-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,168	"Two Lovers" Director, James Gray, Says Phoenix Is 'Making A Fool Of Himself' Gray Slams Phoenix's Rap Career 27 March 2009 5:05 AM, PDT Two Lovers director James Gray has hit out at the film's star Joaquin Phoenix - insisting the actor is "making a fool of himself" by launching a rap career. Phoenix recently announced he has quit acting in order to become a hip-hop-star and has since made a string of bizarre public appearances. Last month the actor sported a scraggly beard, hid behind sunglasses, chewed gum and gave brief answers as he promoted Two Lovers on Late Show With David Letterman. And Gray is furious with Phoenix for failing to cooperate with the TV host - because his strange actions drew public attention away from the film. He says, "It's like, Letterman was trying to get the movie out there, but the only thing that's out there now is a crazy person with a beard making a fool of himself!" Internet gossips have speculated that Phoenix's turn as a rapper is a hoax, and the rumours were fuelled when it was revealed the star's brother-in-law, Casey Affleck, is filming his musical efforts for a documentary. But Gray fears the Oscar nominee is taking his new project seriously. He adds, "I’ve seen him in his house, and he has his own recording studio that he built right there. So if this is a hoax, then it’s the most elaborate thing that I have ever seen. "If it is shown to be a hoax, then that's great, because Joaquin will come back to acting. And he is something special. But if it isn't, you know, I think he needs, well, help." -IMDB News

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03-28-2009, 12:17 PM	#7
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	LOL@Joaquin Phoenix wanting to be a rapper hahahahahahahahahahahaha. He should stick to acting. Ya'll saw what happened to Mark Wahlberg's rap career hahahahahahahahahaha. He made a wise choice becoming a actor. Mark should give Joaquin some advice about becoming a rapper isn't a smart decision. Rap fans don't take white rappers seriously anyway because white dudes can't rap.

03-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#8
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Didn't James Gray direct Joaquin in We Own The Night and The Yards movies? Joaquin needs to shave his beard and mustache hahahahahahahahahaha. He looks awful. His co-star Gwyneth Paltrow in his latest movie said that she can't believe Joaquin is quitting acting for rapping. She said he should move to the ghetto so he can get a experience of what it's like to be a rapper hahahahahahahahahahahaha.