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PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN SCANDAL: MISTAKEN IDENTITY ? OR DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION?

The guy who passed himself off to The Enquirer as Philip Seymour Hoffman’s “gay lover” is in a HEAP of trouble. The guys name is David Katz and he said that many publications called him on Super Bowl Sunday because Hoffman’s friend David Bar Katz, had found the actor’s body. The fake Katz, who lives in New Jersey, told the NY Post he drank a lot that day and didn’t remember everything he said! The Enquirer believed he was the real Katz and printed the gay story. (We wonder if they paid him.) After all, the guy did have the same name! Of course we know that ended in a lawsuit, apology, and settlement. But the REAL David Bar Katz is now threatening to sue the fake Katz and the imposter insists he never told anyone his name was David Bar Katz. Crazy situation.
(Above, Hoffman and Meryl Streep in our favorite movie “Doubt”)

By Janet / February 27, 2014

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OMIGOSH! THE ENQUIRER CLAIMS PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN WAS A CLOSET GAY

The Enquirer’s sensational claim that Philip Seymour Hoffman was having a gay relationship with his best friend and co-writer David Bar Katz has the showbiz world in a turmoil. From what we’ve heard so far, the magazine claims to have an interview with Katz in which he admits that Hoffman was torn by his gay impulses, and his sexual ambivalence and the drug use destroyed his relationship with the mother of his children. Now it makes sense that if Katz WAS Hoffman’s secret lover, he knows he won’t inherit anything, so he might as well sell his story. But now Katz says he NEVER told the Enquirer he had a relationship with Hoffman! What’s going on here? The Enquirer doesn’t take chances on lawsuits unless they have plenty of proof. Their lawyers okay every word in the magazine. Has the Enquirer crossed the line? This will be a VERY interesting story as it develops.

Photo Credit: Hoffman at Sundance 2014 Pacific Coast News

UPDATE: The Enquirer has admitted they were duped by someone falsely identifying himself as David Bar Katz and apologized for the inaccurate story. We wonder if the fake Katz collected a bunch of money.

By Janet / February 5, 2014

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WE’LL NEVER FORGET PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN BECAUSE OF “DOUBT”

SO sad that Oscar winner Philip Seymour Hoffman died of an apparent heroin overdose. He was certainly one of the finest actors of our time. But his public persona and attitude toward the press was often negative and he seemed angry without reason. He chose his roles carefully and we will never forget his movie ”Doubt.” It should be required viewing – especially for people who think they know it all and are stubborn about their opinions. Hoffman was brilliant as a priest (above) accused of being too friendly with a young boy. Things are not always as they seem. This touching and important movie changed the way we judge things forever. For that, we have to thank Hoffman, at least in part. Sadly, Philip is survived by his three young children and a longtime companion Mimi O’Donnell.

By Janet / February 2, 2014

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EVEN CREEPY JOAQUIN PHOENIX CAN’T SAVE “THE MASTER”

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No WONDER Scientology bigwigs didn’t put up a big stink when they saw an early screening of “The Master.” It’s not likely to be much of a threat to the cult because the movie is SO drawn out and boring. Sure, there are a few similarities to L Ron Hubbard and his followers, but not enough to make it interesting. To make matters worse, the actors (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix) REALLY ham it up. As weak as the script is, some of the period 1950’s visuals are incredible. Early scenes featuring sleazy photographer Joaquin in a glamorous mid-century department store are ALMOST worth the price of admission. Perfect down to the tiniest detail. But most of the loooong film is painful to watch and a big disappointment.

By Janet / October 8, 2012

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“SCIENTOLOGY” INSPIRED MOVIE RESURRECTED WITH JOAQUIN PHOENIX

Back in March we told you about Jeremy Renner dropping out of “The Master” – a movie loosely based on L Ron Hubbard and Scientology, to take a job in Tom Cruise’s “Mission Impossible IV.” Universal dropped the project for mysterious reasons (Scientology pressure?) but now, according to Deadline.com, the Paul Thomas Anderson (“There Will Be Blood”) script has gotten financing and been snapped up by The Weinstein Company and will proceed with Joaquin Phoenix in the Renner role. The original now-untitled script has been extensively rewritten for some reason (Scientology threats?) Philip Seymour Hoffman plays the ambitious self-help “guru” and Phoenix plays his ardent follower. (Ironically, Phoenix was raised by his family in the Children of God religious cult.)

By Janet / May 16, 2011

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PHILLIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN: RELUCTANT MOVIE STAR

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“Doubt’s” Philip Seymour Hoffman always puts up a fuss when the paparazzi come after him, but he’d better get used to the fact that he’s a star. Here’s a shot of Phillip and his partner of ten years, costume designer Mimi O’Donnell. They have three kids together – Cooper, Tallulah, and the baby Willa.

By hoodlum / March 7, 2009

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BEFORE THE DEVIL KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR,

One of the Academy’s biggest mistakes this year was ignoring the movie “Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead.” It’s an amazing roller coaster ride of a movie with unexpected twists around every corner. The story is absolutely brilliant and SO much fun to watch. Ethan Hawke and Philip Seymour Hoffman have never been better. If Academy members had SEEN this film they would certainly have nominated Hoffman for this movie and not Charlie Wilson’s War. Easily one of the most entertaining movies of the year and well worth the price of admittance. Make an effort to find it and see it.

By hoodlum / January 23, 2008

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