What I find most intriguing is that he is being chastised for what many would consider his personal form of art. Isn’t North America all about freedom of expression, even if those from the mainstream crowd find his antics annoying, rude and “unfunny”? Perhaps we should not pass judgement about his current project until we have seen Mr. Affleck’s final cut. Many people thought that Borat was going to be a highly offensive farce with little to say beyond banana hammocks and the search for Pamela Anderson, when in reality it proved to be one of the most satirically inspiring pieces of filmmaking to come out of 2006.

Joaquin is not breaking under the pressures of his fame or his situation. His brother in law is one of the most gifted actors of his generation, as is he. When his brother River Phoenix died, one of the most gifted actors of HIS generation, Joaquin managed to keep on the straight and narrow and come through that tragedy with a strong family, strong sense of self and a strong conviction to spend the rest of his life making art that would provoke, inspire and leave viewers incredulous at the complexities of his performances.

Anyone who has seen him on Letterman knows that there is an underlying truth and brilliance to him, and when this feature “documentary” is release to widespread, critical acclaim, it will be the same media who chastised his behaviour that will sing his praises for being bold, revolutionary and hilarious.

Your writing is quite whimsical and is a delightful read however I understand culture to be much more than celebrity news and gossip. Our society is too fascinated with celebrities and while it often does make for entertaining reading I wonder if you might try exploring other apsects of culture.

Thank you.