Joaquin Phoenix "pretending" to have a nervous breakdown.

Joaquin Phoenix is "pretending" to have a nervous breakdown.
The star - who is filming a documentary about his transition from acting to
hip-hop music - is apparently faking his recent public outbursts for the
film, directed by 'Gone Baby Gone' actor Casey Affleck.
A source told Entertainment Weekly magazine: "He said, 'It's a put-on. I'm
going to pretend to have a meltdown and change careers, and Casey is going
to film it.'
"It's an art project for him. He's going full out. He probably has told his
reps that he's quit acting. Joaquin is very smart.
"This is very conscious. He has a huge degree of control."
The stunt is said to be a satire on stars who take themselves too seriously.
Joaquin's recent performance at LAVO nightclub in Las Vegas reportedly saw
him "storm out" after losing his cool with a film crew.
A source said: "He was waiting for Casey and when the film crew arrived
late, Joaquin flipped out. Phoenix yelled at the crew, 'Thanks for being
late and f***ing everything up.' He then threw a CD on the floor and stormed
out.
"He came back five minutes later and did the sound check. Nobody can tell if
he is for real or if this is all a big joke."
The star has also leapt on stage during a Jamie Foxx concert and started
grinding up against him before stealing a woman's hair clip and wearing it.