The bitter tears of Johnny Cash Nov 10, 2009
" By 1964, the Native American cause had attracted the interest of another celebrity. On March 2 the NIYC gained national attention as actor Marlon Brando joined a Washington state fish-in. Already an outspoken supporter of the civil rights movement, Brando's very public support and subsequent arrest for catching salmon "illegally" in Puyallup River helped to boost the Native movement. Brando's involvement with the Native cause had begun when he contacted D'Arcy McNickle after reading the... (Salon)
On-demand movie picks for Tuesday Oct 20, 2009
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The Man in Black graces us with some travelin home music Aug 22, 2009
And as video like this reminds us, while little Joaquin Phoenix did a credible impersonation in Walk the Line, he couldn t project the raw-boned, country-boy physicality that made Cash such a presence ... and Joaquin Phoenix was great in I Walk the Line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Will Phoenix rise to make more films? Aug 14, 2009
" Twenty years later, Phoenix is a two-time Academy Award nominee, versatile and immensely talented, and apparently leaving movies for the hip-hop industry, if you believe the rumors. His acting gifts shine in "Two Lovers," now on DVD after a limited theatrical release in February. This mysterious drama went virtually unnoticed by mainstream moviegoers, but it's one to check out for Phoenix fans. He plays a troubled photographer, struggling with bipolar disorder, who moves back in with his... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Worthington's passport to success Aug 4, 2009
Cruise had been flirting with The Tourist since last year, before he finally moved on to an untitled Fox project with Walk the Line director James Mangold. Reuters. (The Age, Australia)
Folsom’s allure is confined to its visitors (even Cash) Jul 19, 2009
Hollywood has reaped the Folsom mystique to make The Jericho Mile, The Outlaws, Riot in Cell Block 11, and the Cash biopic, Walk the Line, for which actors Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon performed in the prison s Greystone Chapel. That movie really boosted our popularity, says John Moore, a former Folsom guard who helps run the quirky but informative museum by the front gate called the Retired Correctional Peace Officers Museum. (Boston Globe)
Witherspoon prescribed 'Pharm Girl' Jun 20, 2009
Witherspoon scooped an Academy Award in 2006 for her performance in the Johnny Cash biopic "Walk the Line" but has regularly starred in comedies such as 2001 hit "Legally Blonde" and last year's "Four Christmases.". Most recently Witherspoon had a voiced part in the animated hit "Monsters vs Aliens.". (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Two Lovers, one mystery Jun 5, 2009
The Oscar-nominated star (Gladiator, Walk the Line) announced his retirement from acting late last year, but it was his now legendary appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in February, ostensibly to promote Two Lovers, that intrigued fans worldwide. Wearing sunglasses and heavily bearded, Phoenix told Letterman of his plans to launch a career in hip-hop, saying acting did not excite him any more. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Joaquin's last film? May 22, 2009
He had been feeling drained since making Walk The Line, playing the heavy-drinking Johnny Cash, and there were reports of him checking into rehab afterwards. His subsequent best actor Oscar nomination thrust him uncomfortably into the spotlight. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Whats in store for next years Oscars? May 21, 2009
Walk the Line Joaquin Phoenix is the man in black, Johnny Cash, with Reese Witherspoon as wife June Carter. In the same way people went, Huh. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
* OTHER RELEASES May 1, 2009
Hopefully its a trick, because movies like Two Lovers, Walk the Line and 8MM show that Phoenix the actor should never be underestimated. This film by James Gray was made before Phoenix grew the beard; in it he is a troubled New Yorker enticed by two women (Vinessa Shaw and Gwyneth Paltrow). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Billy Bob In Hot Water With Canadian Fans Apr 11, 2009
Wearing a heavy beard and dark sunglasses, the uncommunicative "Walk the Line" star prompted Letterman to crack: "Joaquin, I'm sorry you couldn't be here tonight.". While Phoenix was aloof in that interview, Thornton managed to be both obtuse and openly antagonistic with Ghomeshi. (CBS News)
Phoenix's change just not funny Mar 25, 2009
You might have expected the Oscar-nominated star of Walk The Line to have some parallel rock'n'roll career in mind, having taught himself to play the guitar from scratch for the movie. But this is much, much worse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
An eye for success Mar 23, 2009
" Career-wise, Witherspoon's success has dwarfed her ex-husband's, a fact that some Hollywood pundits speculate led to the demise of their marriage. Witherspoon has become one of Hollywood's most powerful players, earning a reported $US15 million ($22.5 million) for films such as Four Holidays (2008), Just Like Heaven (2005), Walk The Line (2005), Vanity Fair (2004) and Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde (2003). For Walk The Line, in which she played country music star June Carter Cash, she... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Big role for Reese Witherspoon: 49 feet tall Mar 22, 2009
And she won an Oscar as country singer June Carter Cash in "Walk the Line." ... Q: How did your career change after winning the Oscar for "Walk the Line" ... Q: You've performed in dramas, such as "Walk the Line" and "Rendition," and comedies, such as "Legally Blonde." Do you have a preference. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
* As crazy as he wants to be Mar 19, 2009
Now you might have expected the Oscar-nominated star of Walk the Line X Phoenix played all Johnny Cashs songs himself, released an album of the same material, and later reprised Cashs 1968 Folsom Prison Live concert in its original locale X to have some parallel rock n roll career in mind, having taught himself to play the guitar from scratch for the movie. Indeed, in early 2008 he spent time in recording studios with Tim Burgess of the Charlatans and Creation Records Alan McGee... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Joaquin Phoenix 'fights' at gig Mar 13, 2009
Affleck, who is also Phoenix's brother-in-law, is making a film about the Walk the Line star's change of career. The camera pans out to a wider shot just before the performer decides to jump off the stage. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Reese Witherspoon's humiliation Mar 7, 2009
The Walk The Line actress has admitted she reached the lowest point of her life when she split from the Breach actor in 2006 after seven years of marriage. She said: "It was very humiliating and very isolating. But, by the way, if it's not painful, maybe it wasn't the decision to marry to begin with. Those are the appropriate emotions.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jokin' Joaquin: Phoenix Wanted to Be Insulted By the Academy Feb 25, 2009
In 2005, Joaquin Phoenix was an awards season favorite following his portrayal of Johnny Cash in Walk the Line, but fast-forward four years and he s the newest object of unshaven mockery. Late last year, Phoenix announced that he was retiring from acting to instead pursue a life-long dream of being a rapper. (Fox News)
SHOWTIME: Compare past Oscar shows Feb 23, 2009
Actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman (Capote) and Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) come typically late but before adapted screenplay. Tradition holds as supporting categories come early and the other biggies arrive at the end. (USA Today -- Life)
Where's Joaquin Phoenix? Feb 20, 2009
Whatever the case, he has been nominated for an Oscar twice, for "Gladiator" and "Walk the Line," and is always arresting on film. His supposed last performance as an actor is in the forthcoming "Two Lovers.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Phoenix insists he's quitting movies for hip-hop Feb 17, 2009
When Phoenix announced last year that , many fans assumed he caught the country bug from playing Johnny Cash in 2005's Walk the Line. Instead, he surprised people again by turning to hip-hop, a genre he says he's adored since his teens. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
The Phoenix Rises Feb 14, 2009
It wouldn't be the first time he's messed with fans' heads: On the red carpet for a Walk the Line premiere in 2005, Phoenix suddenly asked an AP reporter, "Do I have a large frog in my hair?" "No, you look great," replied the confused journalist. "I'm not worried about the looks," Phoenix told him. (Slate)
Scarlett reputation: Johansson on men and life Feb 13, 2009
Goodwin, 30, best known for her role opposite Julia Roberts in Mona Lisa Smile and in the Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line, says starring in He's Just Not Into You opened her eyes to relationships. In the movie she plays Gigi, a woman who frets when her date (Connolly) does not call her 20 minutes after they part ways for the night. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Forever' in L.A. Feb 13, 2009
As for Joaquin: it s been four years since he made "Walk the Line" with Jim Mangold and received an Oscar nomination. Since then he s made the two Gray films including "We Own the Night," as well as Terry George s flawed "Reservation Road." Maybe if he looked at scripts from great directors instead of shluffing off with mediocre material he could regain the momentum he had in "Gladiator" and "Signs.". (Fox News)
Phoenix sets out on 'internal exploration' with music Feb 13, 2009
" He's more chatty when asked about his reasons for quitting acting, which has netted him fame, fortune and two Oscar nominations, for 2000's Gladiator and 2005's Walk the Line. Phoenix did his own singing in the latter film as Johnny Cash. "I don't think there's ever one thing. It's a culmination of everything. (USA Today)
'Late Show' Marred By Bizarre Joaquin Phoenix Interview... Feb 13, 2009
" Phoenix just stared into space. Later, Letterman said he hoped after Phoenix took some time off from acting, as he had said he plans to do to pursue a music career, he would reconsider and return to the big screen because, Letterman said, Phoenix is one of the best actors in Hollywood. Phoenix didn't reply, even as the audience members encouraged him with cheers and applause. Letterman continued his prodding andasked Phoenix what he plans on doing while taking a sabbatical from acting.... (The Drudge Report)
Joaquin Phoenix Acts Bizarre On 'Late Show' Feb 13, 2009
Dressed in a black suit, the Oscar-nominated "Walk the Line" and "Gladiator" actor sported long hair, a full beard and sunglasses. "It's been three years since the last time you were on the show and I will say right off the top here, you look different than what I remember," Letterman cracked. (Click2Houston, TX)
Joaquin's Letterman appearance is instant classic Feb 13, 2009
Phoenix, in a recent interview with The Associated Press, said that he grew his beard as a way of distancing himself musically with his best-known acting role, Johnny Cash, in the 2005 movie Walk the Line ... The 34-year-old star received Oscar nominations for his roles in Gladiator and Walk the Line, for which he learned to play guitar to channel country legend Johnny Cash. (USA Today)
Joaquin Phoenix Stuns 'Letterman' Audience With Amy Winehouse-Like Appearance Feb 13, 2009
Still, what fans did not see was the presence of a film crew, led by the Walk the Line star s brother-in-law, Casey Affleck. The film crew, coupled with Phoenix s train wreck debut as a hip-hop artist, continue to raise the question Is Joaquin headed down Amy-Winehouse-lane, or are the crazy antics and shaggy appearance all part of an elaborate joke. (Fox News)
Embarrassing singer Reese Witherspoon Feb 12, 2009
The 32-year-old actress - who won the 2006 Best Actress Oscar for portraying singer June Carter Cash in 'Walk the Line' - revealed nine-year-old Ava cringes when her mother breaks into song. Reese said: "I love to sing around the house and in the car, but my daughter hates it.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Clint chats to Justin Long & Ginny Goodwin Feb 11, 2009
Producers] had seen me on [TV series] Big Love, but mostly, they thought I embodied the character, the actress, who also appeared in the films ''Walk The Line'' and ''In The Land of Women'', says. And they were right. (Moviehole)
Phoenix serious about giving up movies Feb 11, 2009
When Phoenix announced last fall that music was his new direction, many fans assumed he caught the country bug from playing Johnny Cash in 2005's "Walk the Line." Instead, he surprised people again by turning to hip-hop, a genre he says he's adored since his teens. "I love the storytelling aspects of hip-hop, but I love the wordplay, as well," Phoenix said. (MSNBC -- Movies)
ScarJo and co Bale-free zone Feb 11, 2009
"They are this level of famous because they are that talented, which is not always the case, of course," said Goodwin, who has also starred in Walk The Line and the TV series Big Love. "So I felt I was only made better by acting opposite people like Jennifer Connelly and Jennifer Aniston.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Phoenix confirms he's walking the hip-hop line Feb 8, 2009
At the time, fans assumed he might build on the country roots he laid down playing Johnny Cash in "Walk the Line," on which he learned to play guitar and did his own singing. His new rap persona added to the confusion, but Phoenix said he is a longtime fan of hip-hop, speaking fervently about Public Enemy, Ice Cube and other artists he admires. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
GOODWIN PROFILE Feb 8, 2009
" It's a big year for the 2001 graduate of Boston University's theater school, who played Johnny Cash's first wife in 2005's Walk the Line and a lovelorn schoolgirl in 2003's Mona Lisa Smile. On the small screen, she's also starring in the third season of HBO's Big Love. Goodwin's Margene, the third and youngest wife of polygamist Bill Henrickson, started out as his kids' babysitter and eventually became the family's third sister-wife. "I think I'm Margene's opposite," she says. "I find the... (USA Today -- Life)
