Joaquin Phoenix Dares Fans To Watch His New Movie EDDINGTON

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In recognition of his latest feature, Joaquin Phoenix is offering an inviting challenge to potential audiences at the movie theatres. The Oscar-winning actor took over social media to announce the release of this picture with a short yet potent proclamation: “EDDINGTON is out NOW. Dare you to go. In cinemas!” Accompanying the text were a variety of hashtags casting some doubt on Ari Aster, the director; Pedro Pascal; and Emma Stone, among others. The regularity of the casual shot showed Joaquin Phoenix looking rather unbothered, comfortable, and happy.

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The photo set a warm ambience, as it showed Phoenix and a companion grinning embracingly at each other with the sun setting behind them. The layered clothes suggested a casual meeting on a weekend or in cool weather. Thus, a juxtaposition from the warmth in the ambience of the scene stands in full contrast considering how energetically Phoenix champions the psychological thriller by the genius who gave us Hereditary and Midsommar.

Among the masses supporting this, a user shared a heart-wrenching recollection about River Phoenix, the late brother of Joaquin. Their best recollection was of that moment of dancing in New Orleans when they had not really recognized him at first, seeing as how unkempt he looked. “He was a total sweetheart,” continued the user, sharing how River had left them with an unforgettable compliment by saying that they had “eyes of atomic fire.” The bittersweet account concluded with a revelation that this same person had also met Joaquin’s mother at about the same time.

Internationalistic fans realized their eagerness to leak any restriction on release dates. One of the users from the UK inquired as to when it would premiere there. Another one from Redit and Letterboxd commented in some detail that the States should be seeing it in theaters on August 22, to which the first commenter added humorously that he would be avoiding all spoilers for at least a month.

One or two comments pointed toward the far-reaching promotorurrism behind Phoenix, in messages peppered with various languages: Spanish (“And I love him too”) and Turkish (“May God protect you beautiful-hearted person”). A somewhat poetic interjection went “Life is full of things that we cannot enjoy, you are a window for my eyes, thank you.”

Most of the comments gave voice to the love for other commenters: “We love you Joaquin!” Some responses came with a touch of irony, with one fan humorously suggesting a movie poster tagline: “I bet this movie is the shizzo! How’s that for a movie poster title” followed by emoji embellishments.

All of the comment-composed mindset behind the simple announcement unveiled Phoenix as an artist adored in every generation and culture. Post-Oscar-winning-stage-of-his-life-role in Joker, EDDINGTON then represents another enticing new chapter for this versatile actor in his first-ever feature with esteemed horror director Ari Aster. The project also promises to be an intense psychological cinematic delight, densified by the return of Phoenix and Emma Stone after Irrational Man and sprinkled with Pedro Pascal.

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With comments pouring in from around the globe, it is apparent that the Phoenix challenge has already been accepted by quite a few. The real challenge: can EDDINGTON live to meet the gargantuan expectations put upon it by its adoring star fan base and the visionary director? Early reactions provide hope for this to be another saying in the annals of Phoenix’s already illustrious career.