JOAQUIN PHOENIX Launches Rain Phoenix | LaunchLeft Podcast

No joking, Batman! Rain and Summer welcome their brother Joaquin Phoenix to LaunchLeft for this sibling-powered episode. They ask questions and offer opinions on Joker as Joaquin graciously shares some great on and off-screen moments. The Phoenix’s also reminisce about childhood, making their parents go vegan, and their love of music. And finally, Joaquin launches Rain’s new record ‘River’ as they discuss their older brother's profound impact on them growing up. Close to home. A very special LaunchLeft. Rain performs "Immolate" live to close the epsiode.
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[@kimberbee5]

I think there needs to be a petition for Joaquin Phoenix to only be interviewed by his family from now on so he can be comfortable

[@Tracydot3]

I just think the time of Late Night host interviews and mainstream TV show hosts is dead. You never get to actually know the people being intereviewed and the gags are dumb. Long form is where it's at. I'd love to see Joaquin on Joe Rogan's podcast.

[@aprilmaaarsters]

I also think it’s cause majority of people who interview would and do bring up river which he has said it’s uncomfortable to talk about

[@peaubeige8080]

that's cause he's acting on late night shows...

[@haloed-hero]

Right because hes flying colors right here.. cool to see he can be totally open with his fam, it's not always like that sadly

[@buffalo1d]

Why, can't he grow up?

[@kristilu1987]

This is perfect example how an introvert can shine in the right company where he feels safe

[@charlestonrezz5188]

I totally agree with your statement. You said it best.

[@gabyramirez174]

Agree

[@idontcaresir]

They are his sister's so of course it will seems alot better

[@hgkwbsx7]

im comfortable farting in front of my sisters. So obviously

[@Veronica-jl5wm]

@@hgkwbsx7 🤣h my gosh!👌

[@lenaa-]

Who else is on the Joaquin Phoenix marathon? Excellent actor.

[@Untitled_Novel]

Yupppp

[@IrishSuzyAM]

I watched three of his films over one and a half days recently! I was able to sit still through all and not get distracted :)

[@stefjonno1]

No doubt, been a fan for a very long time. I have been telling anyone who will listen that he is one of if not the best actor of his generation. His performance in The Master proved that without doubt, and obviously The Joker! WOW what a movie.

[@ctartworld]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjEo5yJj9CFic0

[@shyknees108]

A marathon, consisting not only of great performances but also the raw stuff, actually helps distinguish his crazy talent from the private person he seems to be. Eases the obsession, elevates the respect.

[@1stPersonStateConsciousness]

27:25 45 years old and he is still self conscious about a teenager making fun of him. This dude is my favorite actor no question

[@JR-ju3kj]

He's an amazing actor, no question. Honestly, I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing that at 45, he's still self-conscious about a teenager making fun of him. I'm almost a decade younger than him and I stopped caring about what other people think a long time ago. But then again,everybody's different

[@mistermeaty7436]

@@JR-ju3kj I'm 23 and this shit runs my life. Not worrying about a 13 yr old judging me. Just people judging me in general. It's very hard for me to get over this thought process as I also have been dealing with depression for the past 9 years making me avoid tough decisions friends, family, and people.

[@al_stein2503]

@Meexi I will be 24 this year and that's just my life! Anxiety is literally slowly killing me...😔 I'm so tired of being so sensitive. I'm afraid of everything and people just terrify me...

[@mhm77887]

@@al_stein2503 so relatable. It's comforting to know that I'm not the only one.

[@al_stein2503]

@Meexi I fully understand you, it's like this funny song of two girls singing "I'm just like you, you're just like me" damn. Relatable in many things, although I'm afraid of using any kind of drugs or alcohol, since it's sort of escapism and definitely no good. Living with such amount of stress and anxiety sucks so much, still, when the darkest thoughts enter my head, I have a little hope for the better things and it keeps pushing me forward.

[@ccc4102]

They all have the most beautiful eyes and eyebrows.

[@brabbit3389]

“Bravery is when you rush into something without fear, Courage is when you fear everything but do it anyway “ -Joaquin Phoenix, amazing quote

[@Untitled_Novel]

I was literally reading the comments after I watched this full interview, right and I saw your comment and I was yup I've read this and heard Joaquin say it, it will be in my mind now I won't forget it. 6 days later... I forgot what the 2 main words were which was Bravery and Courage I was like hold on one minute I swear someone commented the qoute on the launch left interview and I was scrolling looking for this I finally found it! Walk the Tbh I was panicking because its such and amazing qoute that we should live by because we only have this one life so why not live by this ygm. So Thank You. 💕

[@brabbit3389]

Demon Wolf yeah man, it is a great quote, and a great interview

[@augustoamado.]

❤❤❤

[@SIRENTAROT]

YES.

[@ItsOctoberr]

I mean not to spoil your fun but that's just the actual definitions of the words and how they are different...

[@cant_handle_deeznuts]

Phoenix is such a cool family name

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

Rise from the ashes 🔥

[@brabbit3389]

But Bottom isn’t really

[@Julia-io4lk]

@V eesel Their last name used to be Bottom but they changed it after leaving the cult The Children of God.

[@brabbit3389]

V eesel his real name is Joaquin Bottom, when they returned from SA they changed it , it’s cool man , cool family

[@cant_handle_deeznuts]

@@brabbit3389 I didn't know that. What's SA?

[@nik1128]

All the Phoenixs' have such intense, pretty eyes

[@fernyrojas4535]

He is my crush❤️🤭😂😂

[@EzeICE]

You should see their other sister's Liberty's eyes, holy moly!!! Yes you are right about that.

[@sonnyg960]

Matyáš Nazaretský - Joaquin and I have the same birthday!

[@NASkeywest]

@@fernyrojas4535 he is my crush too! And i am a straight man!

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

@@EzeICE Liberty has green eyes. She looked most like River

[@TahaNasser]

Have you ever seen him laugh and speak this freely? This is easily the best interview of Joaquin on the web.

[@esdraslopez4658]

its adorable

[@croissant1130]

I am just discovering this casual discussion amongst uber talented and emotionally receptive and articulate sibblings and I am soaking it all in like a sponge. Joaquin’s comments about PTSD were very impactful to me and gave me a lot to think about. Why aren’t there more similar debates and platforms in this society? Why is America so culturally avert to deep and profound conversations?

[@fembot521]

I have never seen Joaquin smile and laugh so much. That’s family!

[@maisey2363]

FemBot it’s rather wonderful to see

[@jine7123]

Your family maybe...

[@Ducken2g]

@@jine7123 I really wanted to contest that in some way.....

[@jine7123]

@@Ducken2g why? Why would you want to contest the truth that not everyone's family is one where smiling and laughter are the norm?

[@Ducken2g]

@@jine7123 Your comment implied to me more, that many familties suffer from that, wich I am guessing is true. Otherwhise what's the point of your comment?

[@1polyron1]

4:50 JiMMaY KiMEL skit 5:30 His sisters yell at each other over Joker, pit Joaquin in the middle 7:36 Funny 8:35 Joker Intepretation 10:40 Joaquin talks love of civil critique but loses train of thought part-way through 12:30 Joaquin debunks a critique about the political unrest in Gotham 14:30 Sensational journalism and it's representation in Joker 15:15 Joaquin talks Joker as being a 'living entitity' 15:45 Glorifying Joker, 'Joker was a bumbling fool on Murray show' 17:13 Arthur's meds 19:47 Joaquin, 'Make it 1 million and I'm there' phone call 20:00 Arthur, PTSD 'Fight, Flight, and Freeze' 22:26 Arthur's paranoia, 'Did they steal his sign or was it in his head?' 25:22 Joaquin gets interrupted for the 2nd time and gives his sister a piece of his mind 27:21 Joaquin's 13 year old critic "U F*CKING SUCK!!" 29:09 "You have to humiliate yourself" 30:09 Joaquin's fear of public humiliation, people's perception of him 31:15 Joaquin's Joker idea that backfired big 32:45 Todd and Joaquin's chemistry 33:41 Joaquin had to admit he "f*cked up" to the crew 36:11 Introducing Joaquin's inner critics, "13 year old Roger, 18 year Rohare, and the older man." 37:05 Becoming the Joker identity, Joaquin talks becoming the Joker 39:37 Joaquin's acting methodology 40:10 Getting ideas, Todd "I didn't love that" 41:03 Rain talks about the ups and downs that is life, it's a journey 42:07 "ROHARE, SHUT UP!!!" "Jorge, STOP IT!!!" 43:12 "I'm your Rohare", "She my Jorge, you're my Rohare" 44:44 Rohare gets told 45:59 Rain's record, sibling talk, sharing trauma 54:12 Becoming Vegan, empathy 57:28 Power of connectivity 58:13 Mom was hitch-hiking, "And then I was born" 59:28 Difficult times 1:01:50 Closing final 3 questions 1:09:09 Joaquin's single greatest method acting performance ever. 1:12:30 Rain Phoenix's song

[@minaxsocietas480]

L.E.G.E.N.D.

[@yaraibrahim7583]

I love you

[@angieee988]

Thank you!!❤️

[@Elena-er7zp]

thank you because i haven’t seen Joker yet and am only here for River talk.

[@honestexpression6393]

God-like

[@farah3989]

please can no one ever interview joaquin but rain and summer he was so comfortable and so himself. PHOENIX FAMILY RISE

[@Carolalvarenga]

finally

[@javiervasquez1579]

Here for the Cumments literally his sisters

[@farah3989]

Here for the Cumments extra point they’re his sisters so ofcourse he will get more and more comfortable

[@pizzadoog]

He has wonderful interviews with peter travers, probably one of the few interviewed Joaquin respects

[@somepoorsoul]

He was acting uncomfortable on Kimmel, he enjoyed that interview, even if you didn’t.

[@jordannoble2406]

This is 100% better than any of the late night "interviews"

[@20thanasi]

Cause its family..Comfort ..intimacy

[@fa0282]

Agreeeee

[@yourmother3207]

The fallon one was atrocious.

[@fa0282]

poopface No dude, the freakin Kimmel one was horrible!

[@1polyron1]

@@yourmother3207 I thought it was okay. Maybe I'm used to Fallon tho.

[@studio3ten]

The energy between him and his siblings is so magical....I feel honored just to witness it...

[@Andrea-mi7xu]

Honored is exactly what I was thinking

[@sarahmonk8273]

Absolutely. Love watching them interact. They have such an incredible bond.

[@teeeylar]

It's so intriguing to me!

[@key_6464]

that's why family is important and you must love them!

[@tiaammar925]

@@key_6464 💯 👌

[@cv1237]

I felt him when he said: "sorry, too many thoughts, I'm loosin' myself"

[@beekeeper2036]

“I saw your movie” “ I know, we rode together”

[@amyr3285]

I thought it was hilarious that he had to remind her of that!

[@ravenbrows8619]

So funny!!!

[@AlphaCentauri24]

@@amyr3285 She didnt forget. She was trying to broach the topic & he funnily screwed it up on purpose.

[@amyr3285]

@@AlphaCentauri24 I thought it was real and had just slipped her mind. It's happened to me!

[@lifemusic1980]

Siblings lol

[@hessu275]

This is the most honest Joaquin will ever be in a interview, thanks to his wonderful sisters

[@sahrha9814]

I feel so grateful that Joaquin is sharing some intimate feelings and insecurities... It's so nice to hear someone as great as him having the same fears everybody has.. Thanks, wonderful man.

[@darthvader9283]

well those two ladies are his sisters... so yeah...

[@sahrha9814]

@@darthvader9283 But the interview has been transmitted internationally, so..

[@darthvader9283]

@@sahrha9814 you don't see him that comfortable around talk show hosts or interviewers.... considering those two ladies are his sisters hes not afraid to speak his mind.

[@sahrha9814]

@@darthvader9283 Allright, but he knew there were cameras around him and he knew the interview would be published. Therefore he has been vulnerable in front of all those many people who watch the interview, not just his sisters

[@poppyseed890]

@@darthvader9283 I think the degree of openness has also got to do with the fact that there's soooo much more time to reflect than on late night shows.

[@anaisphoenix-boyd8589]

Summer's face is a combination of Joaquin and River's. Gorgeous!!

[@chrissteffi]

He just won the Oscar for best actor. River’s in heaven so proud of his little brother. 🤍

[@wisperingbeard]

Everyone please note that Summer’s kids have one uncle who is The Joker and another who is The Batman. How is no one talking about this?!

[@MsLeading]

you deserve more likes. How did I not notice!!

[@1997residente]

Oh shit. Yes. It must be awesome to have Ben Affleck and Joaquín Phoenix as your uncles.

[@nataliamontes4065]

Yes jejej

[@ernaherlina8014]

I notice it. It's awesome that in real life Batman and Joker actors used to be related

[@TS-jd9qs]

Because they're real people and not characters.

[@kristilu1987]

"It's frustrating being human". I totally agree

[@teameta7823]

I feel like finally I'm seeing the real Joaquin talking. Thanks for this interview.

[@acadia5898]

@Sonia D i remember that he was in a interview were he said to the interviewer that he believed that she never cried in her life. it's so hilarious!

[@themadtitan7603]

Ikr?! One of the interviews where I've seen him seem genuine.

[@k.vn.k]

@Bradley James LOL he can't pretend, the sisters know.

[@snippets981]

@@acadia5898 Link?? I'd LOVE2see That!

[@acadia5898]

@@snippets981 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnWXoXijbdSHrc0 "appears to be aggressive" 😂

[@Stayer1997]

So this is the energy he projects when he's being himself, when he's with his family and friends. What a great guy. So happy to see him like this

[@larusbar]

Anastasia its awesome ! i love him so much ! great actor and person ❤️

[@marinarobinson5718]

What a courageous speech this great man gave at the 2020 BAFTA last night. WOW! So proud of you Mr. Joaquin. Love you even more.

[@richardjackson8736]

I don’t have ovaries, but if I did, they would be hurting.

[@peterjuhasz6976]

"Why would you choose animals over people? I'm not, its just about empathy and seeing suffering and wanting to stop that. I am not choosing one over the other. Its just increases my capacity to care." Said by Joaquin Phoenix

[@Syncopated_]

At this moment, theres a comment that says "Hey bruh"----- Joaquin Phoenix

[@devonzastre1881]

yup

[@MandyBuglet]

Oh, I love that!

[@veganvocalist4782]

Yea those of us whom choose this path are often asked this question ( as a mis guided assumption) but we feel empathy for all that are able to suffer

[@cecilyerker]

I don’t agree with veganism for multiple reasons but I support his right to be a vegan, I think it’s unhealthy and child abuse to make kids be vegan

[@TeflonSheikh1987]

the phoenix sibling are so loving towards each other, brother river would be so proud.

[@gabrielcavalcantegonzagaal8331]

RIVER NEVER WILL BE MISSED. HE WAS A GREAT PERSON.

[@jellybean42]

he is.

[@jellybean42]

@@neow984 no, he's proud. (And greatly missed.)

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Lords Of The Sith Brother River’s dead in a ditch.. someone, pick him up. No one cares. 😢

[@whoasked9263]

@@thegoodthebadandtheugly579 What?

[@estevang.4693]

Joaquin loves his siblings soo much, you can really tell :)

[@kd2289]

It’s obvious they share a very tight bond. Even more apparent when everyone is laughing hysterically and Joaquin’s first thought is where is Liberty, the missing sibling, because a good time isn’t completely good unless all of us are here to share it together. Beautiful.

[@oslafoirausuebutuoy5457]

He keeps saying that they should edit out when he is giving long explanations because "it's boring", but that's like the best part. I found it very interesting when he is explaining his philosophy of work and his views on other stuff.

[@asmam3368]

Oslaf Oirausu Ebutuoy Joaquin really needs to get his sh*t together and stops thinking that he’s boring. God i could sit and listen to him talking for haurs

[@thenextbigthing1393]

@@asmam3368 it's not just that... LoL.... introverts get's overstimulated around people especially around lots of people

[@elixorvideos]

I’m 45 minutes into this and have no idea what they’re talking about and I love it

[@magicalthinkingcommu]

Sisters: Joanquin, you're boring. Joaquin: I know, I'm boring. Typical brother sister(s) relationship.

[@haikusfrombuddha]

You can see how human he is. He even does nervous ticks like biting his sweater lasso thingy.

[@BartAllen]

*Why would he not be human? SMH*

[@A_J_2000]

Bart Allen yeah 😂😂😂

[@zaoria123]

Absolutely! So refreshing to see someone so talented show their vulnerability. Especially Joachim, who is usually very guarded in interviews.

[@clammerify]

lmao why wouldn't he be human? Just because you see him on TV?

[@haikusfrombuddha]

@@BartAllen Length, I was not talking about how inhuman he was. Most celebrities try to hide their vulnerabilities or put on a personality.

[@BARBRAPEACE]

joaquin is so comfy around his sisters... this is lovely to see

[@adamrizqy6977]

It looks like the most comfortable interview for him than all the interviews he ever had before... 😂

[@melissam597]

They seem such a chilled family

[@tejas8453]

probablly cause he grew up with them?

[@sunfix991]

@@tejas8453 yeah idk must be, but idk man we should ask him if thats the reason... but still idk

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

animalsong Umm.. yeah, he’s a grown up... duuuuh 🙄

[@xmaria26]

When she mentioned River at the beginning and said how proud she is of all her siblings 💔

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

She's so WONDERFUL.

[@nh5706]

Joaquin mentions River in 54:23, 1:02:22, 1:03:52

[@elenamuvie8010]

I love Joaquin's personality, because he's not a "Diva". Some actors should learn from his humility and honesty. He's an incredible and amazing artist, and a great person at the same time ♥️🙌 Kisses from Spain.

[@BCS1105]

You can sort of tell which other celebrities are humble and honest like Joaquin when you see if Joaquin is close with them. Joaquin seems to have a low tolerance for egotistical divas.

[@caitlinjoy6332]

It’s so refreshing to hear that Joaquin struggles with a negative inner critic. I sometimes forget that actors are human too. I appreciate his vulnerability!

[@struckdownbutnotdestroyed1255]

When Joaquin said "JimMAY..." choked me laughing, now all I can think is that interview😂😁

[@Nazhussain07]

I may be wrong here, but I get the feeling that black hoodie is his favourite item of clothing.

[@carolynlim9678]

he even has 5 of them 😂

[@eelaikim1864]

He likes black colour a lot too

[@tobeornottobe5611]

Seems the whole Phoenix family actually prefers the color black. Kinda cute.

[@Samiamgreeneggsandchicken]

Lol I was about to point that out. I think he wore the same hoodie he's wearing here to his interview with Jimmy Fallon.

[@ma2443]

doesnt everyone have their favourite outfits too

[@domoniquerenee]

I don't think I'll ever stop thinking about Joker. One of the best movies ever made👏

[@TheJooberjones]

Joaquin seems to be barely able to process his own genius, such a creative and loving person you can tell and he struggles to put it into words.

[@monicakiddo2897]

I like seeing Joaquin super comfortable in an 'interview' lol. He always seems to have his guard up in most interviews, dont blame him tho. :)

[@AnthonyHeadway]

Why is his guard up ?

[@verynice126]

Well those are his sisters

[@heavydirtysoul4783]

His guard is up because he is an introvert, and they questioned him about the violence that the film shows while nothing was ever said to Keanu about John Wick. It just seems like a lot of interviewers try to provoke him, which they do to a lot off people.

[@ferjimenez1520]

Well he is with his family, those are not strangers

[@mistyblue7141]

Very Nice! I was gonna say that lol

[@emanonymous]

possibly the most immersive actor i've ever seen, i still reminisce about his johnny cash performance. hope he gets an oscar for joker

[@claudiubanu8438]

My favorite is Daniel day Lewis, amazing actor!

[@saral3920]

When he says “I’m sorry this is boring I know I’m boring.” Me: WHAT. Please continue rambling by all means I’m all ears 👂🏽!! What a great find and conversation 🙏🏽

[@k.vn.k]

Well I love his boringness then. Such a fresh boring.

[@caitlinjoy6332]

Sara L. He could talk about toast and I would be all ears lol

[@Adamsandler321]

Aye you fine let me smell your hair

[@sumeya1923]

it’s sad that he thinks he’s boring. I don’t know who put that in his head.

[@analarrubiaguitarra]

God damn it. Not only I´m in love with him, now I´m in love with his entire family... Her sisters are so beautiful and sensitive!

[@bluehawk777]

Why can't you make your comment without taking God's name in vain? His name is not a curse word, it is Holy! I hope you can realize that some day.

[@gregoryswift9573]

What brilliant siblings. RIP River.

[@marissasmith2827]

I love seeing Joaquin so comfortable being himself around familiar people! What a great man!

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Marissa Smith Shut up.

[@constantine6939]

I'm obsessed with everything Joaquin Phoenix does, right now! Like holy shit. This is his moment. He's gonna get that Oscar! It's inevitable.

[@hperez11]

He came , conquered and succeeded.. such a beautiful human

[@nadeem9394]

Ur prediction was correct

[@othmaneanani8995]

He got it.

[@veganvocalist4782]

Although nobody needs an award to know the good work they produce but I can understand wanting that validation which with it brings more opportunities to do more of what you love 😊

[@HEYBESTFRIENDHEYYY]

@@veganvocalist4782 I feel like you are Jo is this your disguise page

[@cheri618]

i love seeing him explain joker from his own perspective. it’s so interesting. i love it. even he doesn’t know how to exactly explain it.

[@RH-tv9hk]

25:31 yelling at each other at the same time while laughing, such a golden moment between all three siblings, Rain's letting the youngins go at it, then adds her chill 2 cents. I grew up w/o siblings so these interactions are making me sad and happy lol💗

[@RH-tv9hk]

@Marianne awww thank you!

[@Joemomma-sh7ky]

I'm so proud of Joaquin he went through so much traumatic shit and he still manages to make us laugh and enjoy his movies. He does so much effort to make the character perfect. And I really appreciate him I love him so much hope he's okay

[@sophiaperez6783]

They way he laughs with his sisters Rain and Summer looks so genuine, honest, beautiful and contagious. You guys have a beautiful family. Theres a light your eyes( the 3 of you ) that's so inspiring. Thank you very much for sharing your art with us. All of you are truly a gift from God.

[@imeldayolanda]

he looks happy and so much laughter here.

[@renyjohn7475]

If he doesn't get his Oscar this year , I lose hope and greatness in academy awards

[@DJ-vg1pr]

It should go to Willem Dafoe

[@ducaticanine]

who cares about the gay oscars. he’s beyond that garbage

[@jokervsbatman5746]

@@DJ-vg1pr 😂😂😂.Is oscar joke to you.Oscar need Joaquin Phoenix

[@NASkeywest]

The Oscars are all politics and whatever studio pays of and gives out favors gets the win.

[@SmileyAdventures]

You should’ve lost it years ago lol

[@kaedralynn1246]

The thing I love most about these three are that they are humble, sincere, and non-judgemental. This was such a wonderful discussion to listen to.

[@Vanessa-nr4pn]

Kaedra Lynn I love it. I love them so much

[@aryelmermaid]

I love it when siblings have their own language. This is was the best Joaquin interview I've ever seen.

[@meshellmybell4226]

Ditto! I love this! He is open with his siblings, and never have I seen him like this ♥️ AWESOME! The real cool Joaquin man

[@tommywolfe3322]

Sorry for the mad thirst, but Joaquin nibbling his hoodie string at 44:24 was the cutest thing I've ever seen wtf

[@A_J_2000]

Tommie Wolfe 😂😂😂😂

[@cocob0l0]

Vredesbyrd Yikes

[@AliLovesU365]

Vredesbyrd 😬🤣

[@grapesoda6651]

Vredesbyrd everything joaquin does is cute tbh.

[@slax4884]

:)

[@aniecool1903]

He is so real, the part when he says that always feels embarrased about the way that he acts and it's necessary pass trough that...thanks to that he is one of the greatest actors in this generation, cause he does things that nobody it's capable to do! (sorry mi english i'm learning)

[@larusbar]

Angela Cuitiva your english is great !😉

[@BrianDePalmaII]

We need more sibling celebrity interviews.

[@snippets981]

Wouldn't that B a fun channel idea?? I hardly watch interviewz, cuz I think they're mostly too processed/boring... I like this situation. I'd watch az many sibling/family interviewz az possible, tbh...

[@melissaw2239]

God bless you for bringing up the freeze response in PTSD. Finally, someone said it.

[@kimberbee5]

Melissa W I was so happy when he said it, almost no one discusses it and when someone does it’s always kind of breezed by so that was actually really nice

[@Roy_mustang7]

I thought the same thing when he brought it up

[@Wanderersea]

I can just imagine that River was here sitting with his siblings and chatting away with just how awesome his brother was as The Joker.

[@oumbe8711]

This sounds more of a family dinner than an interview ! Enjoyed every single minute of it ! it was awesome...glad i discovered this the launch left podcast 👏👏👏

[@apow3rs]

“Courage is not ever something you take but all you have left when everything breaks.”

[@chrislc35]

i often wonder what River Phoenix would of been. he was so good. but so nice to see his siblings all doing well, like his little bro Joaquin :)

[@sarahmusa4775]

This folks is Joaquin Phoenix, a kind, compassionate and loving being. Dont let the media fool you😔✅❤❤

[@sarahmusa4775]

@S Anna Sorry? who said that he was a hypocrite??

[@sarahmusa4775]

@S Anna Oh okay, yeah i agree!!

[@1stPersonStateConsciousness]

19:57 drops his phone on the floor instead of putting it back in his pocket 😂

[@jiml]

Joker is the best film of the year his performance as Arthur deserves the oscar

[@carlsfaithcascano694]

I think this is the first time I saw Joaquin talk so longgggg in an interview😍, and Im loving it and also The way he laugh... its a real laugh😂..

[@NedjoKovacevic]

I'm impressed how he's capable to remain completely impartial in this ongoing conversation about the movie, character and what does it means to different people.

[@Mel_G423]

Nedeljko Kovacevic true. He is so modest. I have fought tooth and nail with the critics. I can see no fault with this film.

[@pl3459]

This is such an important podcast episode to listen to for people with social anxiety like me. Thank you guys so much for being a beautiful and brave family and for teaching that it's okay to be vulnerable and embarrassed and not to run away from it but to embrace it like Joaquin does to such amazing artistry in his films.

[@blueojos]

P L as someone who suffers during everyday activities, I gotta say, you really hit the nail on the head here...THANK YOU TO THE PHOENIX FAMILY! Keep shedding light guys!

[@Vanessa-nr4pn]

I’m the same way. I’m glad I’m not alone

[@pl3459]

@@Vanessa-nr4pn wow if you ever want to talk or add me as your friend on snapchat or anything let me know, I would really love to make friends with someone who relates.

[@Vanessa-nr4pn]

P L I would love that as well please whats your snapchat? Or idk how to add you on anything in case you don’t want your info to be in the comments ):

[@pl3459]

@@Vanessa-nr4pn my snapchat is cozynebula

[@manishaviator]

11:18 Joaquin - Okay, I’ve too too many thoughts, I’m losing myself. You gonna edit this hopefully and figure it out. Summer - Nope, leavin’ it.

[@tz-b5309]

"my inner critic is a stoner" 😂😂

[@henrigamebredvargas]

Hahaha Word👍

[@JazzMJFAN]

You’re the most inspiring family to me, because of River I became vegan 9 years ago 💚 🌱 I saw Joker 3 times at the cinema, it was a masterpiece 👏🏻

[@olivervarga-kiss8267]

And it still is to this day, unbelievable

[@sumdood7410]

TF? Lol

[@melissam597]

Good for you 🙂 wish I could vegan (I’m intolerant to just about everything 😓)

[@AriasinPL]

@Masked Movie Man upvoted

[@darkseid856]

@Masked Movie Man Joker is only INSPIRED by those movies only in the aspects of making a complex storyline (viewer have to decide what was real or imaginary) and including some of the reference (Easter eggs type thing). But it's base story is not inspired completely by those two movies . The base story is inspired from the killing joke comic book . And I seriously don't understand how In any sense it's a "surface level" . This was a very complex movie . It's not just the ending of the movie that can be interpreted in different ways . There are several scenes in the movie that can be interpreted in many ways . So I don't really understand that how is it a "surface level movie" of its genre . Please elaborate. And by the way , Martin Scorsese himself said that this movie was remarkable. (Just saying)

[@saira3162]

Love that he is wearing that zip up hoodie in every single interview and talkshow these days - he just does not care about dressing up and lookin all fancy, which is nice honestly.

[@eelaikim1864]

He also doesn't care of not having abs and biceps :)

[@YLS8763]

Ee Lai Kim You sound about as secure as an unlocked ferrari

[@eelaikim1864]

@@YLS8763 thanks lol I do like people accepting their natural state and that a big, talented actor such as Joaquin embraces it too :)

[@YLS8763]

Ee Lai Kim Oh THAT’S how you meant that. Okay. Welp, sorry about my quippy one-liner then.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

I've heard that out there in Hollywood even the nerdy types are buff. It just seems to be expected. But yeah it's good to be comfortable with yourself.

[@schierbliss]

Joaquin should make a movie with his siblings as their rapport is so natural, loving and funny. Joaquin this is YOU, make a movie about yourself!

[@kitty-gf2wd]

27:23 As a 13 year old, I think Joaquin is really cool, I never really had much interest in acting before I watched his movies, he’s very inspiring

[@charlestonrezz5188]

Imagine being in the same room with all three of them.... I would just stay quiet and not say a word.. I'd just observe their interaction and soak in every bit of moment as possible. Something so special about this family.. It makes you just want to be apart of their small inner circle and change the world for the better at the same time with their genuine gift of creating art. Glad to see Joaquin relax I gotta say, because when he's relaxed I'm relaxed. Lol

[@kd2289]

East Coast Surfer So true. Notice Joaquin rarely if ever drank any water, which he constantly does as a nervous tic in all other non-family interviews. And no deliberately trying to confuse the person interviewing him. So honest, self-aware, self-critical. So not Hollywood. What a refreshing dude.

[@charlestonrezz5188]

@@kd2289 Totally agree with that. I don't know about everyone else but, don't you just find yourself on the edge of your seat when you know Joaquin is about to get interviewed on late night shows or whatever show on any network television.. and it's almost comes with a sense of real suspense, because you feel at any moment it can go from ok and smoothly then ( I'm so sure that Joaquin does this on purpose).. He creates tension either for the interviewer or for the audience, and it's like Oh, shit.. where will it go from here... Or I used to ask myself "Did the "host" say the wrong thing which may have triggered him to get uncomfortable?" .. You know?.. Anyways, that gets me every time.. It's kind of has the same a effect on me like watching a suspenseful film everytime. Many have said Joaquin is the ultimate troll but in a sweet good guy kind of way.

[@clammerify]

what are you a star struck teenager? I'd get involved as much as I could and have a conversation as I am at a bar with a bunch of friends.

[@charlestonrezz5188]

@@clammerify Yes!!! I'm a star struck 9 year old girl and my favorite group is nsync.. So can you please not respond to me because I will feel uncomfortable like the 9 year old that I am and I will assume you're creepy. Thank you have a nice day sir!

[@robertomurri1278]

Hahaha that got em!...but you're kidding..right?

[@nicolln7072]

My ears have been blessed 🥺

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Nicoll N Baptised?

[@sahrha9814]

Joaquin is such a child underneath that big guy appearence ❤

[@sahrha9814]

@@Amantducafe He is!! I have a crush on him. 🥀

[@leiasart4610]

@@sahrha9814 We all do

[@sahrha9814]

@@leiasart4610 😪

[@k.vn.k]

@@sahrha9814 Me too.

[@Missjunebugfreak]

@@sahrha9814 I have a crush too. He's irresistible and adorable at the same time.

[@popskiptea8707]

40:37 where he’s talking about being embarrassed of an idea he had, that didn’t quite pan out the way he intended. This is literally every artist that ever existed. To hear it coming from a master is just, so fucking reassuring as an artist.

[@nicarnunez5958]

It really makes me cry seeing these moments brother and sisters laughing and not thinking about their profession.just having fun that's what its all about

[@321gametime5]

When Juaquin at 12:37 talks about the media in the movie is way more relevant to the current situation of Joker than I thought it was.

[@iamgroot6965]

"Shut up Rohare!"- Joaquin Phoenix , 2019 😂

[@fayntenksendyu]

i don't get it?

[@ana12gorb]

fayntenksendyu I think he refers to like his imaginary buddies Rohare and Jorge (in a fun way, not seriously) to “not distract” him when like he is trying to get his point out of him but he can’t because he has too many thoughts or lost a certain thought

[@vtgchanelswan]

shuuuuut the fuckkkkk uppppp jorge!!!

[@fayntenksendyu]

@@ana12gorb ohhh ok. thank you :) i thought it was a movie reference of something..

[@AC-lt7xf]

@@fayntenksendyu at 1:08:25 Joaquin says "you're Rohare is non existant..." then Rain says "... my inner critic is non-existant..." I'm pretty sure their Rohare is the personification of their inner self critic

[@ureallysuckglobes]

All big fans of the movie should listen to this interview. Lots of new insight on the character.

[@bawihiariel9172]

Wish River was still with them.. The One who sacrifice the most for Pheonix family♥️😫

[@rivertam7827]

It's cute how they all have similar ticks. Also, the vulnerability and the way Joaquin articulated his thoughts here is incredibly attractive and it makes my ovaries hurt.

[@thenextbigthing1393]

😂😂

[@sc33h3o3]

Makes your ovaries hurt?

[@rivertam7827]

@@sc33h3o3 it's a euphemism

[@sc33h3o3]

Thx so I guess they're hurting as in you'd want to have his baby or something?

[@ohwellwhateverr]

@@sc33h3o3 Yes. Joaquin is hot af.

[@AllyCooperTadeudz]

I love seeing the Phoenix siblings interact. I bet family holidays are a hoot! I totally agree on the subject of grief and loss. Having lost a brother when I was 10 you find yourself in a fairly unique place and having empathy for others who lose loved ones has been there in me ever since. To Joaquin, I have to say I've been a fan since Parenthood, and I was blown away by Joker. It was horrifying, disturbing, and deeply unsettling and I need to see it again!

[@xboxmoonpartingty104]

Rain is literally just a female version of Joaquin

[@codemonkeybrains]

Or maybe he's a male version of her.

[@user-bp6mz1lx6q]

Surprisingly, the sisters are just pretty girls, but Joaquin is an absolute and shining beauty.

[@joshuasmith6346]

A lesbian version

[@bobbyk8690]

Strange, it’s almost like they’re bothers and sisters.

[@cumhead_022]

@@bobbyk8690 I don't think u understand the comment

[@nihilisticbarbie]

"Hey bruh" *-- Joaquin Phoenix, 2019*

[@Tarantino111]

Imagine if river was sitting there with them....

[@supertuesday600]

He is amongst them I'm sure. We just can't see him.

[@girIinluv]

he was watching them from above... i’m sure. 💖

[@Iceis_Phoenix]

He's there in spirit.

[@cececomo5432]

🤯 that would be amazing. R.I.P River.

[@MrGlittergirl554]

He's probably looking up in heaven laughing at summer and Joaquin having classic funny sibling quarrel while rain is just being quiet there

[@mariefarrell7380]

Yes, this is PTSD. I think it’s why I understand Joker. I understand the non linear thinking and the freeze experience. I’ve been there so much. It’s why I want to write my life and why I foster kids and why I want to help kids who’ve had trauma. I think this film really shows us the spiral of mental health issues and losing the therapist leads to his spiraling. And the part where he’s off his meds. I don’t relate to the full blown break down, but I have PTSD and I do appreciate that this film is shining a light on that.

[@mariefarrell7380]

I’m so glad I watched this. Even if it kept me up. It was really inspiring. I’m hopeful that this launches me back into my art in a new way. Thanks Rain, Summer, and Joaquin.

[@RebeldeModerado]

Joaquin, your performance was the best I have ever seen from an actor. It doesn't mean much coming from me. But still, thank you for your performance. And the Joker movie, people have to see it in the theatres. It is so much worth it.

[@MsGG623]

This is the most comfortable and non awkward I’ve seen Joaquin Phoenix. Family love is everything.

[@user-fb6cw6cb2i]

43:50 i've never seen Joaquin so happy and comfortable during an interview, i love it!

[@hesh.hesh.2051]

It's because he's with his sisters not some annoying guy like Jimmy Kimmel or Jimmy Fallon...

[@realdeal7074]

I love his voice and smile, its sweet watching them together. These are definitely my kind of people, they're genuine and just chill

[@flex_piper]

Honestly felt like I was sitting in that room having a regular conversation and hanging out during this, Never saw him so real and himself in any interview before. 👍

[@MiichelleMariie1221]

I’ve been a fan of Joaquin since Gladiator... he so deserves an Oscar this year. I love how he’s so chill during this.

[@ashleywinter209]

You should see Russkies. Thats when i became a fan.

[@robertosheldon9061]

Same here. I havent seen his other awesome roles, or at least I think I havent yet. But the way he played the villain in Gladiator was just awesome. Just awesome. Everybody can play the good hero (not taking anything away from Russel Crowe, he was fantastic as Maximus) but playing a scary, unique, authentic villain....that is something else. That was the first time I think, that I saw him and marveled at his talent. Hes fantastic.

[@MiichelleMariie1221]

Ashley Winter - oh I’ve seen Russkies, lol! I literally made my 11 yo watch it again with me the other day! 😁

[@soil80]

I literally remember seeing Gladiator at 11 or 12 for the first time and his performance stuck with me. Despite his supporting role he was outshining everyone else.

[@aguilartist]

Michelle Moody I remember seeing him for the first time in the movie “Parenthood “with Keanu Reeves and Steve Martin and among other good actors

[@cheri618]

i love that he doesn’t care about the people who criticize him. he even agrees with what they say. i mean of course if someone is talking sht without any logic then i don’t think joaquin would like that no human would but i think he’s okay if people criticize him and have actual valid reasons instead of just saying he’s terrible and that’s that without explaining why he’s terrible. am i making sense? probably not. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@javo10ful]

At the end of day, criticism are just someone's opinion. Opinions are nothing more but someone's thoughts. The problem with our society is that people take opinions as fact and thus think it's true but they have to remember they are just someone's thoughts.

[@TheTheode]

@Sonia D Those that truly want to be the best take it in good stride if it's constructive.

[@cheri618]

javo10ful this is true!

[@cheri618]

Sonia D well there’s constructive criticism and then there’s people who are just blatantly hateful and insulting and they call it constructive criticism when it’s not.

[@fedmar77]

@@javo10ful very well said !

[@eelaikim1864]

55:24 his impersonation of his mother tearing up 😂

[@carloscastanheiro2933]

He's the greatest actor of all times, seriously, even all actors say it. I mean every single character he's played feel like they're not him, I forget it's him. Like Commodus doesn't even feel like its the same person as the brother on that Mel Gibson movie and he's even physically different, its so strange. It's like it's not the same actor playing them, right? This is very rare. I mean other actors have also made me feel that, but not every single movie.Though that movie Inherent Vice felt like it was Joaquin, but all his other characters just feel like it's someone else. Just amazing.

[@drazulao]

I totally agree with you.

[@nadineefleck]

Makes me so incredibly happy to see Joaquin with his siblings,feeling comfy, having a good time.