Joaquin Phoenix Says He Doesn’t Think Making A Blockbuster Would Be "Fulfilling," Calls Chris Pine "F*cking Genius"

Joaquin Phoenix doesn't like talking about himself much, and hence, he's not a big fan of interviews. But when he does give them, it's usually fascinating and entertaining stuff, and both of those qualities are present in his recent chat with Time Out London. He was on hand to talk about Woody Allen's "Irrational Man," but as might be expected, Phoenix was also asked about his taking on franchise roles, particularly since his name was at one time floated for "Doctor Strange." And as you might expect, the choosy actor doesn't think he'd necessarily be a good fit for those kinds of movies. 

"When I was younger I was probably a bit of a snob about [taking on blockbuster roles]. But they’ve gotten better. I’ve flirted with several of those films, having meetings and getting close, but ultimately it never felt like they’d really be fulfilling," he said. "There were too many requirements that went against my instincts for character. I’ve been...