It Was All A Hoax! Joaquin Phoenix's Transformation Was All Faked - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Casey Affleck's much-hyped new documentary, 'I'm Still Here,' which follows a drugged-out, self-imploding Joaquin Phoenix as he tries to break into hip-hop, isn't real, Affleck admitted in a Thursday New York Times article.

"I never intended to trick anybody," Affleck, who's married to Phoenix's sister Summer, told the magazine. "The idea of a quote, hoax, unquote, never entered my mind." But, to the rest of the world watching, it appeared to be real. Phoenix played the role on- and off-screen for over two years--including an infamous appearance on the 'Late Show With Dave Letterman' in 2009 when he mumbled his way through the interview, leaving the host bewildered by the actor's behavior.

"It's a terrific performance, it's the performance of his career," Affleck says of Phoenix's two years of role-playing. He acknowledges that Phoenix put his professional life on the line to do this film--which Affleck reveals is modeled after the journalism of Hunter S. Thompson.

But why did they do it? Usually, fake documentaries or mockumentaries give the audience a heads up that it's fiction. But 'I'm Still Here' never does that. Affleck tells the New York Times that he wanted viewers to experience the film's message about the disintegration of celebrity without the distraction of preconceived notions. He acknowledges, "There was no wink."

For his part, Affleck seems to realize the audience and critics might not like what they've created. "The reviews were so angry," he said.

As for the future, the actors are returning to Hollywood. But the question remains: can these two Academy Award-nominated actors be taken seriously anymore?

http://www.popeater.com/2010/09/16/c...umentary-fake/

PlayOn · 09-16-2010, 11:45 PM

can they be taken seriously after a two year hoax? Hmmm.

NO! Didn't intend to trick anybody my

.

I'm glad the truth is out, tho.

HuntingtonM15 · 09-17-2010, 12:26 AM

I thought it was beyond obvious. I just didn't think they'd wait so long to release the documentary. I'm personally long over the whole thing and I'm sure many others are as well.

JamesG · 09-17-2010, 12:27 AM

Yeah, I don't think anybody is surprised. I was just waiting for when they would flat out reveal it to be an act.

(probably now to give more promotion for the docu. since the reviews were pretty much blasting it)

A while ago I read some IMDB posts from people claiming to be in David Letterman's audience during Phoenix's appearance. They said that during the breaks, when the set went "dark", that Phoenix and Letterman were "talking normally".

catlover79 · 09-17-2010, 02:35 AM

I AM SHOCKED!!!

Gee, who DIDN'T figure out this was a hoax from Day One?

PlayOn · 09-17-2010, 10:49 AM

The week it happened, my mom told me about it. I missed it. I was looking at the guide on the tv last night and they reran this episode on Davids show. I selected the OK button to watch it, but his stint was over. Guess I'll have to catch it on youtube. PS: he's going to be on another talk show next week(correct me if I'm wrong). I think it's Jimmy Fallon.

PlayOn · 09-19-2010, 12:07 AM

I don't know about the Jimmy Fallon appearance, but he is going to be on David's show again this coming week. That show will be interesting, should David have NOT known about it (reports are coming out that he was informed prior). I bet this little gym was part of the hoax, too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-UXhkum5A

09-16-2010, 09:38 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It Was All A Hoax! Joaquin Phoenix's Transformation Was All Faked Casey Affleck's much-hyped new documentary, 'I'm Still Here,' which follows a drugged-out, self-imploding Joaquin Phoenix as he tries to break into hip-hop, isn't real, Affleck admitted in a Thursday New York Times article. "I never intended to trick anybody," Affleck, who's married to Phoenix's sister Summer, told the magazine. "The idea of a quote, hoax, unquote, never entered my mind." But, to the rest of the world watching, it appeared to be real. Phoenix played the role on- and off-screen for over two years--including an infamous appearance on the 'Late Show With Dave Letterman' in 2009 when he mumbled his way through the interview, leaving the host bewildered by the actor's behavior. "It's a terrific performance, it's the performance of his career," Affleck says of Phoenix's two years of role-playing. He acknowledges that Phoenix put his professional life on the line to do this film--which Affleck reveals is modeled after the journalism of Hunter S. Thompson. But why did they do it? Usually, fake documentaries or mockumentaries give the audience a heads up that it's fiction. But 'I'm Still Here' never does that. Affleck tells the New York Times that he wanted viewers to experience the film's message about the disintegration of celebrity without the distraction of preconceived notions. He acknowledges, "There was no wink." For his part, Affleck seems to realize the audience and critics might not like what they've created. "The reviews were so angry," he said. As for the future, the actors are returning to Hollywood. But the question remains: can these two Academy Award-nominated actors be taken seriously anymore? http://www.popeater.com/2010/09/16/c...umentary-fake/ Attached Images
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PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	can they be taken seriously after a two year hoax? Hmmm. NO! Didn't intend to trick anybody my . I'm glad the truth is out, tho.
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09-17-2010, 12:26 AM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I thought it was beyond obvious. I just didn't think they'd wait so long to release the documentary. I'm personally long over the whole thing and I'm sure many others are as well.

09-17-2010, 12:27 AM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,140	Yeah, I don't think anybody is surprised. I was just waiting for when they would flat out reveal it to be an act. (probably now to give more promotion for the docu. since the reviews were pretty much blasting it) A while ago I read some IMDB posts from people claiming to be in David Letterman's audience during Phoenix's appearance. They said that during the breaks, when the set went "dark", that Phoenix and Letterman were "talking normally".

09-17-2010, 10:49 AM	#6
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	The week it happened, my mom told me about it. I missed it. I was looking at the guide on the tv last night and they reran this episode on Davids show. I selected the OK button to watch it, but his stint was over. Guess I'll have to catch it on youtube. PS: he's going to be on another talk show next week(correct me if I'm wrong). I think it's Jimmy Fallon.

09-19-2010, 12:07 AM	#7
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	I don't know about the Jimmy Fallon appearance, but he is going to be on David's show again this coming week. That show will be interesting, should David have NOT known about it (reports are coming out that he was informed prior). I bet this little gym was part of the hoax, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-UXhkum5A