Joaquin Phoenix On The Traditional Rules Of Acting And Why He Has His Own

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  • Опубликовано: 13 июн 2018
  • For acclaimed actor Joaquin Phoenix, the acting process is a mystery. The three-time Oscar nominee says the idea of getting into character is something he's never quite understood and doesn't want to. Speaking with Salon's Andrew O'Hehir about playing a traumatized veteran in writer and director Lynne Ramsay’s “You Were Never Really Here," Phoenix shares why making unconscious decisions is where he finds his characters.
    “I try not to make rules about the character," Phoenix told SalonTV. "I don’t like that idea [of saying] ‘my character would never do that.’ I don’t know what the f**k they’d do. Anything’s possible." Phoenix took home the best actor award at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival for the role in the thrilling "You Were Never Really Here."
    He opens up to SalonTV about the pacing of his career and why he often takes breaks from acting, then works intensely on several projects at a time. As far as developing a style to his work, Phoenix doesn’t get hung up on defining himself, but his non-definitions are those of a true artist.
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  • @aioia21
    @aioia21 5 лет назад +2236

    Having worked on his latest movie with him (including sharing a scene as an extra) I can 100000% say he is the nicest, most down to earth, humble, friendly actor. He really is a great guy.

  • @DanielLasker
    @DanielLasker 5 лет назад +611

    I'd be terrified to interview him. He's got so much power and dominance in every conversation and you never know what he's thinking. You can clearly see the interviewer is treading very carefully.....

  • @ZaxxsonNation
    @ZaxxsonNation 5 лет назад +1102

    Outline of Acting Topics:
    5:19 "React in the Moment vs. Planning Ahead"
    7:12 "Being in Character"
    9:11 "Not Any Rules"
    11:20 "Process of Creating Realistic Moments"
    13:11 "Method Research"
    15:15 "Timing of Projects"
    16:35 "Being in Character Off Set"
    18:03 "How He Chooses Movies"
    19:54 "Social Impact of Acting"

  • @billybees3796
    @billybees3796 5 лет назад +866

    I would like to think his big brother would be proud of him.

  • @scottk1525
    @scottk1525 5 лет назад +1390

    He and Tom Hardy need to co-star in a western. Like a gritty, emotional, violent western.

    • @dabouye
      @dabouye 5 лет назад +18

      YEP! I totally agree.

    • @ryanhastings4521
      @ryanhastings4521 5 лет назад +14

      YES

    • @QuestionKnife
      @QuestionKnife 5 лет назад +54

      Scott K well, we’re getting something close with Sisters Brothers with the great Jake Gylenhaal😺

    • @vosvenieks4EVER
      @vosvenieks4EVER 5 лет назад +15

      Scott K yes a Blood Meridian film with those two would be amazing.

    • @asderc1
      @asderc1 5 лет назад +17

      He was in a western that just came out with John C Riley called The Sister Brothers I believe. Looked pretty good.

  • @miguelmarrero3383
    @miguelmarrero3383 5 лет назад +395

    Phoenix is going to be the next great Joker

  • @THEJOKER-nz6sy
    @THEJOKER-nz6sy 5 лет назад +343

    Joaquin will win an Oscar for the joker 💯

  • @pugsleytattoos3631
    @pugsleytattoos3631 5 лет назад +270

    Still one of the most underrated and underappreciated actors out there....

  • @mattkemerait
    @mattkemerait 5 лет назад +403

    Daniel Day-Lewis is my favorite actor hands down. However Pheonix easily should have won the Oscar for Best Actor for The Master. That was a tour de force if I've ever seen one.

  • @stellabendris701
    @stellabendris701 6 лет назад +577

    Seriously, this man is gold

    • @TheMichaelCardoza
      @TheMichaelCardoza 5 лет назад +12

      Stella Bendris he picked up where his brother left off. Dude is savage.

  • @claudes.whitacre1241
    @claudes.whitacre1241 5 лет назад +112

    One of thiose rare actors that...when you see them in an interview...you cannot believe they don't act exactly like they do in their roles. He's that good.

  • @mbroderick1984
    @mbroderick1984 5 лет назад +233

    I think that he's so instinct based and talented enough to have such good instincts, that it's hard for him to put into words. I think he also tries to avoid making it more complicated than it has to be, which is pretty much the opposite of any drama school. He's going to be great as the joker.

  • @TheCandlekane
    @TheCandlekane 5 лет назад +166

    He really doesn't seem at all like the "deep dark tragic" person the media has made him out to be. He seems like a happy, grateful cool dude. I don't like how the media has made him out to look like some dark brooding nut. He seems totally normal.

  • @blackrozebutterfly2649
    @blackrozebutterfly2649 4 года назад +27

    Joaquin picks up on the energy of the interviewer and if he likes your honesty and truthfulness only then Joaquin opens up and plays along with a true conversation. In other words he doesn’t like to waste time and words for the sake of publicity. Love you Joaquin!!!! 💕

  • @brendaorr6064
    @brendaorr6064 5 лет назад +48

    Joaquin has a haunting stare. Great actor...haunting stare.

  • @jesse4270
    @jesse4270 6 лет назад +296

    It just shows that Joaquin is all about the experience making the film and nothing about the wrapped up product. Lol

    • @haloed-hero
      @haloed-hero 5 лет назад +20

      Kinda like Christian Bale

  • @gtamediaproductions1
    @gtamediaproductions1 5 лет назад +92

    My God! My all time favourite actor in the world is playing my all time favourite villain in a film! "Joker" Now my life is complete!😁

  • @tuanjim799
    @tuanjim799 5 лет назад +108

    I fucking love this man. He's an inspiration, a creative and sincerely thoughtful artist, worthy of admiration.

  • @majazagreb1398
    @majazagreb1398 5 лет назад +35

    He should have won Oscar for Johnny Cash!!!!He was robed...his heart and soul was in that role...

  • @karenvonclezie4678
    @karenvonclezie4678 5 лет назад +73

    I love how humble Joaquin is, he truly is an artist! Everything he does is right on and thoughtfully acted.

  • @user-qe7bt9dz1l
    @user-qe7bt9dz1l 5 лет назад +68

    Gladiator was my favorite movie and role of his. Such a masterpiece of cinema.

  • @thatstherecipe
    @thatstherecipe 5 лет назад +137

    one of the best actors of all time

  • @mrssamwisegamgee
    @mrssamwisegamgee 4 года назад +24

    Man, the more interviews I watch of Joaquin the more I think about how I would love to see him do more voice acting! He's got such an interesting and playful voice naturally. There's a child like quality to it at times that seems as though it would work really well in animation.

  • @voodoohendrix2040
    @voodoohendrix2040 5 лет назад +50

    Joaquin Phoenix would make history with his Joker movie. He's totally possessed by the Joker's spirit! Amazing actor!

    • @Freedom5336
      @Freedom5336 5 лет назад +17

      if you look other older interviews, you can see Joaquin is still same. Strange, weird, quiet and dark. He has these Joker vibes . Great choice for this character.

  • @mojo9291
    @mojo9291 5 лет назад +18

    He and Daniel Day-Lewis could play brothers in a movie. Any movie. I'd watch the hell out of it.

  • @padilla11230
    @padilla11230 5 лет назад +51

    Absolutely fantastic interviewer, really appreciated how open needed the conversation was so that Joaquin could speak without feeling too cornered.

  • @Iceis_Phoenix
    @Iceis_Phoenix 5 лет назад +93

    He is such a great guy. I looooove his voice. I know he feels alot of hurt in his heart but he needs to be at peace.

  • @Vanquish1122
    @Vanquish1122 5 лет назад +30

    This interviewer is also great. He asked practical questions and patiently waited for the replies and only interjected when it was necessary. 10/10 interview.

  • @Richard-tq8gc
    @Richard-tq8gc 5 лет назад +17

    I love these types of interviews with Joaquin. He seems more himself, and so "normal" that it is great to see.

  • @analuisajohnson2083
    @analuisajohnson2083 5 лет назад +35

    If he ever teaches I would love to take acting classes from him. His performances are not predictable. Just love it.

  • @neogeoriffic
    @neogeoriffic 5 лет назад +39

    Joaquin is one of the realest, coolest actors working today.

  • @jonathankriewall1358
    @jonathankriewall1358 5 лет назад +61

    That interviewer is so nervous

    • @chaddubois8164
      @chaddubois8164 Месяц назад

      If he was at least he made the right choice in shutting up and letting Joaquin talk. So many interviews don't let the guest talk.

  • @goaliemojo4310
    @goaliemojo4310 5 лет назад +36

    honesty is precious

  • @nebulous6660
    @nebulous6660 5 лет назад +76

    I can't believe this is the little kid from Parenthood

  • @alexandervue9464
    @alexandervue9464 2 года назад +4

    "You've made this as painless as possible"
    I loved this interview.

  • @zandelscomicsandcards7543
    @zandelscomicsandcards7543 5 лет назад +16

    He has such a natural talent. It’s amazing.

  • @weasley2o13
    @weasley2o13 5 лет назад +11

    He's really, really beautiful isn't he...? I don't think I've ever seen anyone with such a translucent sadness to them as it is for him. Anyone, except for his brother. I have a huge poster of River in front of my bed and I see it in him, too. Allot of people say he doesn't take after River at all, and yes they are very different, almost exact mirror images of each other, actually (which makes their connection even more fascinating to me), but if you listen to River talk and then listen carefully to his brother you will find that their voice is very similar. Not in tune, but in the way they both finish their words and in their CHOICE of words even, in the smallest things. There's a softness that they both share in a way that if they screamed it would still feel like a whisper. Two beautiful souls in two beautiful bodies. I love him, both of them.

  • @futuropasado
    @futuropasado 5 лет назад +62

    THE MASTER.

  • @moohandfouad
    @moohandfouad 5 лет назад +96

    cant wait for JOKER and the oscar buzz

  • @ProfessorTime
    @ProfessorTime 5 лет назад +14

    I wasn't a big fan until I saw him in "The Master."
    Holy shit. That was amazing acting and he made it look easy.

  • @perprerp
    @perprerp 5 лет назад +58

    The interviewer keeps bringing up his own personal theories then asking whether Phoenix agrees, instead of asking about Phoenix' own theories. Funny.

  • @flynnswagmire4303
    @flynnswagmire4303 5 лет назад +18

    Dude impresses me so much.

  • @martinortiz6840
    @martinortiz6840 5 лет назад +50

    I wouldn't call this trashing, but he just doesn't know how to articulate how it works. Respect. He's brilliant.

  • @DwadeAMAZING2kdunk
    @DwadeAMAZING2kdunk 5 лет назад +73

    Best leading man in Hollywood

  • @skizm2514
    @skizm2514 5 лет назад +21

    Can't freaking wait to see him as the joker

  • @private9402
    @private9402 5 лет назад +7

    love how star struck this dude is

  • @hellyeahreactions7499
    @hellyeahreactions7499 5 лет назад +14

    He is unique.

  • @codedlogic
    @codedlogic 5 лет назад +10

    Joaquin is the ultimate outsider - he's like an alien whose been freshly cast in the role of a human. Love each and every one of his performances.

  • @melaniep6964
    @melaniep6964 4 года назад +14

    When you have raw talent, there's no way to really explain it. Joaquin is simply amazing and the greatest actor of his generation imo.❤️🙂

  • @TMANDAMAN
    @TMANDAMAN 5 лет назад +7

    Joaquin Pheonix is one of the best actors of our time and I'm always excited about every movie he's in. This is a lovely interview, thanks Andrew for being a great host!

  • @jordantbryant9861
    @jordantbryant9861 5 лет назад +210

    Joaquin DOESNT LIKE COMPLIMENTS!!!!

  • @handlemeifyoucan144
    @handlemeifyoucan144 5 лет назад +15

    He and his brother are legends when it comes to acting

  • @sharongill8697
    @sharongill8697 5 лет назад +13

    Beautiful human being and a wonderful actor he does it for me every time.Bless him

  • @leapsplashafrog
    @leapsplashafrog 5 лет назад +13

    A real artist can get lost in the art. The ego is surrendered
    But there are actors who are just more like a stronger version of themselves like Wayne, McQueen Eastwood etc. That can also be great

  • @Nautilus1972
    @Nautilus1972 5 лет назад +20

    "I don't know what you mean." Well said!

  • @karthics4692
    @karthics4692 4 года назад +8

    joaquin phoenix is like the mike tyson of the movie industry! a true artist and performer!

  • @el6178
    @el6178 4 года назад +6

    To me he always looked like someone who had a lot to cope with and understands human nature deeply. He has set him self free. Just like Jim Carrey.

  • @whattribe
    @whattribe 5 лет назад +9

    Great interview, and cool to see him relaxed enough to answer comfortably. Well done

  • @papitou4140
    @papitou4140 5 лет назад +17

    protect joaquin at all cost

  • @gehadsalama7223
    @gehadsalama7223 5 лет назад +24

    He's so natural and I love it💖

  • @melchiorao9759
    @melchiorao9759 4 года назад +9

    He has deeply repressed traumas which colour almost every facet of his thought process, but which fuel his creativity and emotional insight. Fascinating individual.

  • @tonycollins3155
    @tonycollins3155 5 лет назад +9

    Really tho any other actor makes, I'm still here, and it's plausible to suggest that it could kill their careers. The fact that his career continued and is going from strength to strength is a testament to his talent and willingness to put art above himself. Definitely one of the best in is generation.

  • @scottcrosby-art5490
    @scottcrosby-art5490 5 лет назад +5

    He’s nailing it as the Joker

  • @hecantguardme15
    @hecantguardme15 5 лет назад +11

    this man got to sit down with the Joker and live to talk about it 👏

    • @weasley2o13
      @weasley2o13 5 лет назад +8

      He got to sit down with Joaquin and live to talk about it, which is much more impressive, I would say.

  • @magda3499
    @magda3499 5 лет назад +6

    Leo dicaprio and him are my favourite actors

  • @taffyroosevelt7809
    @taffyroosevelt7809 5 лет назад +24

    He's so interesting. And an amazing performer.

  • @sifuk4649
    @sifuk4649 5 лет назад +10

    I adore Joaquin favorite movies: Her and Walk The Line. He's gonna kill at as joker too

  • @Pleasedontmakeascene
    @Pleasedontmakeascene 5 лет назад +4

    I'm not a big fan of Salon, but I have to say that this was on of the better "press tour interviews" I've ever seen. It was a ittle awkward but Andrew asked really interesting questions and not just the standard "What was your favourite scene?" or "did you and your co-stars party every night" He actually asked interesting questions bith about the movie and about Joaquin.

  • @vaneferreirajipa
    @vaneferreirajipa 5 лет назад +13

    I'm in love for this man.. ❤️ my favourite actor

  • @LAZISH
    @LAZISH 5 лет назад +7

    One of the greatest actors ever!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Sunny888
    @Sunny888 6 лет назад +46

    Love Joaquin

  • @a.t.3192
    @a.t.3192 5 лет назад +8

    Joaquin and Tom Hardy are probably the best actors of this generation (meaning, actors that rose to prominence during the 21st century).

  • @veprauska
    @veprauska 5 лет назад +4

    the last 4 minutes of the interview were epic! :D

  • @yared8771
    @yared8771 5 лет назад +11

    Joaquin is the greatest of his generation no doubt (rip Philip S. Hoffman). But also the interviewer is PERFECT, he ask the same questions that I would ask to Phoenix

  • @carrrexx7190
    @carrrexx7190 5 лет назад +7

    I liked this film. As the interviewer said, I will watch anything Joaquin is in regardless of sudject matter. And based on this interview I am going to watch You Were Never Really Here again.☺

  • @baboom007
    @baboom007 5 лет назад +31

    00:05 Nice intro. Actor, producer.....whatever

  • @theredqueen2283
    @theredqueen2283 4 года назад +7

    Most underated actor ever

  • @AmedeeBoulette
    @AmedeeBoulette 5 лет назад +1

    What a fantastic, intimate interview! Kudos to the interviewer.

  • @pkop4
    @pkop4 5 лет назад +3

    Instead of the interviewer telling Joaquin what he thinks Joaquin thinks... he should just ask him first and let Joaquin respond

  • @aladdinoscopy
    @aladdinoscopy 5 лет назад +2

    This guy is really intelligent. Impressive mastery of craft and descriptions. Awesome interview.

  • @tevitamotulalo3909
    @tevitamotulalo3909 5 лет назад +1

    Whoelse here after the JOKER Trailer?
    Guy is a genius in how he digs up and project the depth of his characters in a crystalline, and sublime way, simultaneously...
    Joaquin’s Joker is Joaqker than ever...

  • @bhughes8301
    @bhughes8301 4 года назад +7

    phenomenal actor

  • @oeu3669
    @oeu3669 5 лет назад +35

    “Or Whatever you are” ??? What a TERRIBLE INTRODUCTION!!!!

  • @alexbolster7765
    @alexbolster7765 4 года назад

    I have respect for this interviewer. This was a great interview!

  • @SaBiNuKi
    @SaBiNuKi 5 лет назад +24

    True Artist

  • @ryangettig274
    @ryangettig274 5 лет назад +2

    "Her" is gold for Joaquin,I'm Still Here,Her,Inherent Vice,The Sisters Brothers,River,Heaven Bless His Soul should be very proud indeed:)......

  • @andreighetau2680
    @andreighetau2680 5 лет назад +10

    " or whatever else you are " LMAO 😂

  • @JackSather
    @JackSather 5 лет назад +1

    man that ending! you can see how much Joaquin hatttteess interviews haha

  • @eiyhka8779
    @eiyhka8779 5 лет назад +16

    One of a kind..

  • @mck7646
    @mck7646 5 лет назад +4

    I need to watch more stuff with him in it, guy was great in Her.

  • @999titu
    @999titu 5 лет назад +189

    De Nero, day Lewis, joaquin

    • @cathalsurfs
      @cathalsurfs 5 лет назад +31

      Skip De Nero. He just plays De Nero.

    • @ronmosely8355
      @ronmosely8355 5 лет назад +5

      Joaquin has no where near the range of Day Lewis! No where ! Lweis can go out of character easliy from Last of the Mohicans to Gangs of New York, to Lincoln to There Will be Blood! De Nero is great for the same reason as Joaquin he is a good leading actor as in he plays himself, like Humphrey Bogard, James Cagney, Clarke Gable!

    • @ladysman1717
      @ladysman1717 5 лет назад +2

      nice pick!

    • @PiCheZvara
      @PiCheZvara 5 лет назад +3

      You forgot Carrot Top.

    • @confidentialrecruiting1516
      @confidentialrecruiting1516 5 лет назад +3

      Day Lewis, Joaquin, De Niro

  • @dahumanoid6117
    @dahumanoid6117 5 лет назад +1

    This is a good interview I actually like your asking some unique questions.

  • @emilio1316
    @emilio1316 5 лет назад +3

    I hope he shows up to accept his Oscar for The Joker. That trailer has Academy Award written all over it.

  • @thegrimyeaper
    @thegrimyeaper 5 лет назад +4

    This interview would be pretty epic if they put little bells on all of the interviewer's fingers. We wouldn't be able to hear anything than bells ringing, but still.

  • @joshuasmith6346
    @joshuasmith6346 5 лет назад +1

    Such a good interview

  • @stephentedford4978
    @stephentedford4978 5 лет назад +2

    Wonderful actor. Best of his generation bar none. Including Daniel Day Lewis. Blows everyone out the park.

  • @PaulMatthewMusic1
    @PaulMatthewMusic1 4 года назад +2

    Watching Phoenix interviews is like listening to the two magicians talking about the guy doing the fishbowl trick in The Prestige. Phoenix is the guy doing the fishbowl trick.

  • @TheMichaelCardoza
    @TheMichaelCardoza 5 лет назад +7

    The fact that he’s doing an interview with someone who has only 2.4k subs shows what kind of guy he is.

  • @alexandervue9464
    @alexandervue9464 2 года назад +1

    This is like a free master class

  • @fadelessdreamer
    @fadelessdreamer 4 года назад

    I love how grounded JP is. He’s so chill lol.