Letterman vs. Joaquin Phoenix
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The acerbic host gamely tries to engage the semi-coherent and completely antagonistic Phoenix, saying he thought his Oscar-nominated performance in "Walk the Line" was sublime and that there's "no one better" in the business today. Nothing worked. Not flattering, not baiting, not cajoling.
Phoenix, who was allegedly there to hype his latest/last film, "Two Lovers," was a grumpy bump on a log.
But he's all for coming back to "Late Night" to further his "budding" hip-hop career. Dave told him not to hold his breath.
Seriously, people, watch the clip. Well worth the five minutes to know what everybody will be talking about today.
Mmmmm, chocolate Oscar. Not every star will walk away from the 81st annual Academy Awards with a trophy, but if they hit the high-profile Governor's Ball they can have pastry chef Sherry Yard's gold-dusted candy version. Also on the menu from celeb chef Wolfgang Puck is tuna tartare in sesame miso cones, chopped Chino Farms vegetable salad with ginger soy vinaigrette, Maine lobster and caviar. Serve it up! (Getty Images)
OF COURSE, IT'S VERY SAD THAT MR. PHOENIX
appeared on the Letterman show in the state he was in, but Leterman's remarks about his chewing gum and putting his name on his rolodex for a singing appearance were belittling and lacking in any kind of compassion for his guest's obvious discomfort,whatever the cause, so no more Letterman for me!
Posted by: Anna CIVIL | February 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Yes, that poor fragile little actor guy. Those remarks _were_ rather devastating, weren't they?
Posted by: benny | February 12, 2009 at 01:48 PM
i feel kind of sorry for Joaquin Phoenix because he does seem genuinely disoriented and Letterman gave him a hard time about it
Posted by: coffeerama | February 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM