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Joaquin Phoenix was only Joking

Last year, I blogged about one of my favorite actors, Joaquin Phoenix, who had apparently gone off the deep end. The two-time Academy Award nominated actor suddenly started appearing scruffy in public (maybe unwashed is a more accurate description) and acting strangely. He announced he was done with acting. That part, I wasn’t so surprised by. The Phoenixs have always struck me as a family that walks to the beat of their own drummer. But, his appearance along with the announcement he was beginning a rap “career,” caused me to fear the worse for Joaquin. After all, this was a … Continue reading →

Joaquin Phoenix’s Weird Interview on David Letterman

I don’t normally watch The Late Show with David Letterman. In fact, I prefer to watch a movie that I like or a rerun of a show I enjoy like “Top Chef,” even if it is one I’ve seen 100 times. But late last night, I wasn’t sleepy and there wasn’t anything on, so I was scanning the cable guide when I stumbled upon what I knew would be interesting – Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman. I know a train wreck when I am about to see it happen. Given Joaquin’s recent oddness these last few weeks, what with quitting acting … Continue reading →

Joaquin Phoenix.. . .Rapper?

Recently, Academy Award nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix kissed acting goodbye, saying he was leaving to pursue a career in music. Or, did he? When I first read that Joaquin was not going to act anymore, I was saddened. I’ve loved his performance in many movies, but knowing a little about his family background, I wasn’t surprised. In case you didn’t know, Joaquin and his siblings (River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer) were brought up in a less than traditional atmosphere. Their parents, John and Arlyn, were members of the religion Children of God. The Phoenix children spent most of their childhood … Continue reading →

Van Johnson Checks out While Tara Reid Checks In

Okay, even I will admit that Van Johnson was a bit before my time. But, I do have fond memories of the “I Love Lucy” episode where he waltzes Lucy across the nightclub to impress Caroline Appleby. Johnson, a heartthrob from the ‘40s, died yesterday at the age of 92 of natural causes. (This work is in the public domain because it was published in the United States between 1923 and 1977, inclusive, without a copyright notice.) Johnson often appeared in roles at the All-American boy, exhibiting a charm that earned him the nickname “the non-singing Sinatra.” Through a career … Continue reading →

Joaquin Phoenix Retiring from Acting While Favreau and Downey Kick It into High Gear

Baseball players may retire while still in their thirties, especially if they have injuries. Olympic athletes often retire in their thirties. But, an actor retiring at 34? It appears that would be so in the case of Joaquin Phoenix. Joaquin, who I loved in films such as Buffalo Soldiers, The Village, Gladiator, and Walk the Line (the last two for which he received Academy Award nominations), attended a benefit for Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall camps last Monday and dropped this shocking announcement on the media. He told Extra’s Jerry Penacoli “I want to take this opportunity…to give you … Continue reading →

History of Political Representation

Consider the last three presidents with regard to their stands on Jewish political representation in the White House. George W. Bush is the first president since Herbert Hoover who has no Jews in his cabinet at all and has appointed no Jews to the Federal Branch. Bill Clinton appointed more Jews to his cabinet than all of the previous presidents combined and put Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer, both 1st appointed to the federal bench by Jimmy Carter, on the Supreme Court. George Bush in 1985 as Vice President played a personal role in Operation Joshua,’ the airlift which … Continue reading →

Reality Updates: Top Chef Engaged, a VP Dancer, and Idol Gets a Record Deal

Sam Talbot, a Bravo’s “Top Chef” finalist, has announced his engagement. Sam and his Columbian girlfriend Paola Guerro became engaged this past weekend. They met in Brazil on Talbot’s 30th birthday. As of right now, there is no set wedding date. Guerra is a model and t-shirt designer who Talbot says is “amazing” and “stunning.” Sam is not so bad himself, providing eye candy for the ladies in season 2. Sam is currently the executive chef of Surf Lodge in Montauk, NY. That is in the Hamptons for those not in the know. Could there be a presidential tone to … Continue reading →

Infamous Hotel Rooms – Part 3

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Here are even more hotel rooms that are known for their notorious reputations: Room 1220 – Westin Hotel, San Francisco, CA Room 1220 was the scene of one of the saddest Hollywood downfalls ever – that of comedian Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle. Back in the 20’s, Arbuckle was raking in a million a year at Paramount, making him one of the biggest stars of the day. However, on September 3, 1921, actress Virginia Rappe became ill in his hotel room, eventually dying of peritonitis. Arbuckle was charged with rape and although he was acquitted, the media grabbed a hold of the … Continue reading →

When Politicians Choose Bad Campaign Songs – Part 2

Yesterday, I was talking about really poorly chosen campaign songs. These are the ones that apparently, the candidates have selected without fully listening to all the lyrics For example, George W. Bush occasionally used “Still the One” by Orleans while on the campaign trail. Guess he missed the line that said, “Sometimes I never want to see you again.” Good grief, it was the second line of the song! How could you miss that? So far, I’ve been picking on Republicans. But, let’s take a look at the Democrats. How about Barack Obama? One of Obama’s choices was the U2 … Continue reading →