Could Joaquin’s Slam Cost Him The Oscar?
Maybe not, according to this analysis. The actor — following in the footsteps of such anti-awards-campaign winners as George C. Scott, Marlon Brando and Mo’Nique — actually could curry favor with the Academy. Phoenix made his remarks in Interview, bashing the whole process by which actors have to compete with each other and schmooze their way to the podium on the big night.
