my personal canon is that having the media swarm Joaquin's home after the death of his brother forged his unorthodox interview personality. He understands what the media and public wants from celebrities. People want to know everything from celebrities' lives to form a parasocial relationship, and he's basically teasing us for it.

@williams.vincent4235

5 ай бұрын

Exactly

@Taima

4 ай бұрын

But it's like, how far should that really go? What's wrong with -most- of the questions that get asked of actors on talk shows? Sometimes interviewers and such do pry far too deeply, yes, but I'd say the majority of most interviews are a fairly innocuous mix of questions about the film, the experience of making the film, and some pieces of how the actor is doing and their general life.

@madinp1177

2 ай бұрын

Yes! River was so raw and open all the time it's no wonder Joaquin wants to be the antithesis of that. He keeps us guessing to protect himself.

@IWannaGoMissing

Ай бұрын

@@Taimahe probably just resents the media it isn’t necessarily a logical thing his brother died

The fact that Dodford didnt use Joaquins audio for the 911 call is so honorable.

@justinhamel9971

5 ай бұрын

He opened the video with snippet of the call...

@amberpratt5078

5 ай бұрын

I thought the exact same thing. I was so relieved when he didn’t include it.

@atomic_stories

5 ай бұрын

absolutely. Crazy how such a tiny move can go such a long way.

@latrellpetite5681

5 ай бұрын

i said he didnt use Joauquins voice audio in the call. Please read.@@justinhamel9971

@christopher9196

5 ай бұрын

The dispatcher is a dick

Dude you're hands down a storytelling beast. Making this entire piece flow together deserves an award. You've made it bro.

@deanguyer

5 ай бұрын

this edit is amazing....how long did this take???

@originalsusser

5 ай бұрын

Agreed, this was excellent work

@streydz

5 ай бұрын

Exactly what I thought.

@saulmackie5988

5 ай бұрын

He let's the story tell itself eh

@prayunceasingly2029

4 ай бұрын

A great story teller showing a great actor

I like how this edit reflects how Joaquin is a bit all over the place and an enigma. Though the story was a bit constant train of thought, it was slightly chaotic, but it works so well haha

@HockeyM.M.

5 ай бұрын

you put it into words perfectly how i was thinking, and it shows he mustve worked so hard scripting this thing when editing

@iLL.b

5 ай бұрын

Agreed. When it's done well, people usually don't notice how well-sequenced it is, because if that's the case, the editing usually just better showcases the story/content/film itself, and the actual cutting and lettering of audio clips bleeding over other audio and video clips , and vice versa. I remember I had a film teacher day, (in his opinion, only slightly in jest) that If you, "really notice the editing, frame by frame, then either you're a student of film, you're autistic, you're an electronic producer making beats or rap instrumentals, and your ears are pre-tuned, (or both probably lol) ...or maybe you're Amish, and this is the first video you've ever seen----barring those exceptions, if you notice the stories frame by frame sequence work, more open then the story itself, it's almost certain the film editor isn't doing his damn job." Lol. I guess I tend to agree for the most part, "outwardly, if its good editing , it edits itself out good," I'm getting the quote stupidly wrong lol, but some people here probably know the phrase I'm thinking of. Anyway.. great film man!! Well done!

The way you tell the story through his interviews instead of talking yourself is unbelievable incredible, you have basically created a different way to tell stories

@porpfi9197

5 ай бұрын

I think if you say that you're gonna love other documentaries

@mikeygraves16

5 ай бұрын

Yes, thank God I'm alive during such an age of wonder, where Dodson has created & birthed from his mind.....cinematic storytelling?

@sewerlamb4587

5 ай бұрын

so... documentaries?

@Scott-bh2qb

5 ай бұрын

Haha. What? 😂

@plotted_pant42

5 ай бұрын

im friends with The Dod and he says he was inspired by attack ad election campaigns

Holy shit. I was so immediately sucked into this as soon as it started. This is one of the best short commentary/short docs/films I’ve ever seen in this sphere. And you know what I noticed after it finished? There’s not even a narrator?! Like, the creators made this rich and beautiful story solely through the use of video and the voices of Joaquin, his family, the news, his movies, etc. and it painted such a strong and captivating narrative that it didn’t even need one. How insane is Dodford?!!! Truly, you are so talented.

@davidtiessen7713

4 ай бұрын

really no narrator? If so then wow that's amzing skill/art.

@mattpierce97

4 ай бұрын

reminded me of crowbcat

@ronatola

4 ай бұрын

I just noticed that too - except for the two mustachios talking. Brilliant!

@JacyndaMinor

4 ай бұрын

I especially love how cleverly they use themselves to weave in and out of the story and into the ad so that it’s almost like, you feel a little crazy- moving across so many barriers, what’s that, breaking the 5th wall? It’s insanely clever and smooth af

Imagine how hard it would be on a set with Joaquin and Jim Carrey

@exosproudmamabear558

4 ай бұрын

It would be a mindfuck,I assume.

As hard as he was trying to stay in character, Letterman got a smile out of him with the line “Joaquin I’m sorry you couldn’t be here tonight.” This guys a great actor. He stayed in character throughout that whole period of this farce about him becoming a rapper. Which lasted about a year. How’s that for creating a character and committing to it?

@rzella8022

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, he was caught off guard there, lol.

@leestrz4153

5 ай бұрын

Letterman really shows his professionalism. I guarantee he made it a goal knowing this actor was pulling a stunt I'm going to get him to crack a smile even if just for a second. He has talked to so many people, artists, characters, and his experience is undeniable

@mtp4430

5 ай бұрын

@@leestrz4153 Absolutely. Letterman knew it was a put on. He’s a pro who had seen it all. From Andy Kaufman to Brother Theodore. I loved how he got that smile out of Joaquin. You know on the inside Joaquin is thinking, damn this guy is good. And he couldn’t help but crack a smile because it’s a witty line. For my money, Letterman and Carson were the best.

@texrayvision

4 ай бұрын

Some comic relief in an uncomfortable situation to the point he laughed doesn't mean he was acting.

@mtp4430

4 ай бұрын

@@texrayvision I’m not sure what you’re talking about because his whole segment was acting. He never really quit acting to become a rapper, so the whole thing was a put on to promote his movie. So obviously he’s acting. But Letterman got him to break character for a second.

it’s wild how talk shows are literally the only way he’s interfaced with the public outside of films

@machiel5888

5 ай бұрын

it's either that or instagram live or knocking on peoples' doors... that's kinda what talk shows exist for.

Never knew how much of his life really matched up with the Joker and how he’s made to play that role. Indeed what an enigma of a person. It does make you think about the price that an actor has to pay in order to bring forth themselves truthfully. Joaquin has so much power in his acting because his shadow is just barely restrained, and like the actor, it’s AUTHENTIC. Really admire his resolve to stay true to himself especially in the day and age where everyone commoditize their identity in order to be liked ala the Kardashians. Breath of fresh air really.

@melaniep6964

5 ай бұрын

So true!

@MoH-sf8zf

5 ай бұрын

​@@melaniep69643

@mandomero5484

5 ай бұрын

How has his life matched up with Arthur Flecks?????

@cara.leo_

5 ай бұрын

@@mandomero5484 haha moreso in their view of society, not actual life events

@valterstrumpiks7832

5 ай бұрын

@@mandomero5484you can see a lot of similarities. Arthur’s life wasn’t so bad either, he had a job, a home, cared for his mother, had a friend. But he was burdened, and his burden made others laugh so a lot of times everyone looked past of who he his just to laugh at him. Joaquin is burdened himself, first to follow brothers footsteps just to end up to fill his shoes, I bet he doesn’t even feel about him being as great as he is. So when he does those stunts a lot of people did truly laugh at him because they couldn’t see past the front face of those stunts and think he’s a weirdo or something. But he always stays committed and pushes boundaries. He doesn’t care that much about single events, more about the bigger picture. He likes to lie because he sees the absurdity in things and sometimes truth, Arthur envisioned things and lived a separate life in his brain. Idk, to me, they do have common characteristics

You know it’s a good day when Dodford does

@smashyrashy

5 ай бұрын

When he does what

@__haunt

5 ай бұрын

@@smashyrashywhen he does

@SteveDCM

5 ай бұрын

@@smashyrashy yes

@APOLLO_PAYTON

5 ай бұрын

Been waiting a minute I love the way he smashes all these new and old clips mashed up

@jotade2098

5 ай бұрын

@@smashyrashy when he does do

You are easily the most talented KZread creator that I'm aware of. The editing is graded A. Jeep doing what you're doing

@CC3GROUNDZERO

5 ай бұрын

Holy spamoly!

@brycenolen3594

5 ай бұрын

Keep on jeeping on

@codyaddison8347

5 ай бұрын

why did these replies become a crypto scheme disguised as a conversation? anyone else think that's weird as shit?

@adenpower249

5 ай бұрын

@@codyaddison8347lmao yes thats insane

@pingu-fo6xi

5 ай бұрын

​@@codyaddison8347ikr bots are crazy

I love how you let the footage and interviews speak for itself, really unique style of storytelling yet so intriguing

Nah this is getting out of hand. This is so good. Like its incredible.

@DodfordYT

5 ай бұрын

Ahaha thank you 🫶

@ThinkerYT

5 ай бұрын

​@@DodfordYTyou're a big inspiration man, please never stop

@mkf628

Ай бұрын

like, its like..

You can see losing his brother affected him deeply.💔

@0doggod0

5 ай бұрын

sacrifice

@exosproudmamabear558

4 ай бұрын

@@0doggod0 To the Holywood Gods

Brilliant editing. No video essay bs, no narration, just one excerpt seamlessly connecting to the next one to tell a complete tale paired up with great visuals and music choice

The selection of clips, the building narrative, the editing… just brilliant! So sweet to linger on the clip of him and River when they were kids too and emphasize how much he appreciates his family. So well done!

This edit was beautiful. Told the story without telling any story really. The parallels between who he is and who he plays in films is wild. He is right when he said he isn’t an actor. There are only a few method actors alive still who are at his caliber, he isn’t playing these characters, he is literally becoming them. It’s an entirely different thing than acting in a commercial or play

Nobody does editing and storytelling like you do. Amazing work!

@melaniep6964

5 ай бұрын

Agreed

4:15 is one of the best ads I've ever seen. I didn't know it was an add until I was already hooked in.

This man IS the joker, that letterman interview is the exact same as that scene in the movie

Didn’t want it to end!!! The editing is wonderful ! Thank you for another great piece!

I swear these mini-docs are masterpieces. 🙌 Keep up the great work!

Your videos are absolutely incredible. The way that you basically make mini documentaries by only using footage that you've found with no narration is amazing. Keep it up man, because this type of content is what KZread needs.

Some of the greatest editing and storytelling I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

Holy shit, I'm speechless. I'll remember this video for a long time... You created a new cinematic language.

I found your channel about a month ago and with every video I'm blown away with the quality of the storytelling and editing. Just incredible. Keep up the amazing work!

The way Joaquin play the media and entertainment industry is a true class act

@DodfordYT

5 ай бұрын

always 10 steps ahead

Storyblocks, certainly one of the best integrated ad spots I've ever witnessed. No need to fast forward past it. It seamlessly worked with the overall narrative to the point of being interesting... great job

An absolute BANGER! Very well done you should be really proud of your work! Love how you included River and went into his roots a bit! Thank you for this! Really hit home 🪙🇨🇦

It's rare for a cut in a KZread video to give you goosebumps, but there it is 12:33! Amazing work!

So thankful for Dodford (and team) for leveling up KZread. Another smash. Great job!

That transition with the joker at 17:50 hit hard

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen of yours THE QUALITY??? Absolutely amazing, grand job 👏🏾

Phenomenal my dude. I was stuck to my screen. Keep them coming and i will keep consuming. Definate new sub!! Word!

This is just epic. The storytelling structure emotional drift and over all packaging. And sponsorship skit😂

you know, i think everyone's ultimate goal is to have a Dodford video made on them!

I’ve never really cared to learn about any celebrity in a deep way since I’ve never wanted to engage in a parasocial relationship knowingly or not. That being said this video literally had me upset when it ended, I can’t put to words rn how interested I was while watching all the way through. Definitely got a sub

man your videos never miss, I first found you on TikTok and man it's inspiring to see what you're making now!

At first I checked your videos out of curiosity and even though they're pretty long I couldn't stop myself from watching. The way you present your videos and the quality of your information makes it so entertaining yet very educational. And that "sponsor break" was the most subtle that I have ever seen. I didn't expect to enjoy a sponsor break, I usually skip them right away. But this time it was entertaining. I really like your work and I can't wait to see more. Keep up the good work, you do it so well!

@soude85

Ай бұрын

The videos are barely 20 minutes, how is that “pretty long”?! Can you even watch movies with that attention span?

Insane video from the starting thumbnail-to-intro transition. Awesome work Dodford

That montage at the end was really great, awesome editing

Y’all are killing it on this channel! super nice to have a way to see clearly into Hollywood with awesome edits

What a great edit!!! He needs to see this

Just found the channel. The editing, story telling and execution is flawless thank you ❤

you're the first youtuber to ever get me to sit through an ad, i even wanna buy storyblocks LMAOOOo. subscribed.

The amount of time, thought, and creativity that goes into each of these videos is incredible. The ability to find and craft a perspective from the subjects own words (and works) is a unique one, keep creating art. Great work!

Wow I remebered watching the iconic moments on the late shows but only found out it was planned!

@teriw56

5 ай бұрын

Alway acting, he’s an actor.

A masterclass in editing. Really appreciate the work that was put into this!

Another masterpiece, man! I love your editing and style, it really feels a true fullform documentary on Netflix or something. Keep up the good work! Always excited to see a new video from you in my KZread feed

Your editing is amazing. This was excellent!

Great video as always. Never knew much about his public antics, only about his role in joker, so this was an especially fun watch. Can't wait for the Jamie vid!

Randomly stumbled onto this video/channel. Great stuff. You got a new sub.

This was extremely well made. Thank you for your commitment and passion to your craft.

just amazing, definitely set the bar really high in visual storytelling, great work!

He’s been in so many amazing movies! His performance on Her was honestly so moving and he really knows how to lose himself in a role. The Letterman bit was sooo hilarious and the media could not get enough

Excellent sponsor transition , well done 👏the ad itself was fun as well 😂

This mini-documentary is awesome and it really makes me immediately think 2 things. 1.) He was really the only actor suited for the role of the Joker movie he was in (not necessarily every iteration of Joker) and 2.) That movie definitely seemed to have parallelled or at the very least been inspired by some aspects of Joaquin life. Puts the whole movie into a new perspective and honestly I wanna rewatch it then watch all of his movies

insane. So crazy the depth of these people that I would have never known about if you didn’t choose to put in the work and push through the no’s. thank you Danny

This was incredibly well edited. Great job!

Such a good video. It's criminal that you don't get at least a million views. I'm gonna share the hell out of this

Best channel on this platform hands down. So refreshing to see such a crazy passionate work ethic in the videos.

This is my first time seeing this channel... very well produced and put together.

your Edit had no skips start to finish subject helped Edit spot on

Your work inspires me so much the improvements u make with each video when u started and now u have the flow and ur killlling it its amazing to see u grow

Out of all the edits this one is particularly brilliant. There is something so endearing about Joaquin. It’s like everything is an act, but everything is real all at once. It’s brilliant and weird and chaotic. Just like this video. You nailed it.

i'd love to see your process while making these. Amazing job as usual

I need that inner incantations of my mind are an enigma type feeling and this provided it. Thank yaw Dodford.

Really very cool little doc with a clever structure. Enjoyed every moment of it. Great work guys.

Simply amazing work of art gathering these clips and making this intense n cinematic documentary truly modern art.

love the edit, man. Real artful and deep.

Beautiful video essay - thank you for that ♥

You're a real talent. Everyone in this production team is. This is art for the sake of *love*, that's amazing. We're are beholders of true, underground, talent.

Damn! The edits are next level!

Absolutely LOVING the production quality on these videos!

@DodfordYT

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!!

As always, your editing and story telling is phenomenal. Keep it up, always look forward to your uploads.

I really enjoyed the way your sponsor was integrated! I kinda didn’t mind the way you had me hooked :) cheers!

The KZread recommendation that won! I didn't know what I'd clicked on except that it was about Joaquin but I was instantly hooked and couldn't stop watching. Amazing job, thanks for that

Dude you have found a niche that you thrive in and I followed just to see more, please keep at it dude these are magnificent pieces

PHENOMENAL video making!!! BRAVO!!! It never ceases to blow my mind that celebrities, much less anyone, get criticised for what they like or don't like and the media/public obsession with commenting on / criticising the perceived likes and dislikes of celebrities is absolutely insane ... I've never stopped applauding and cheering on Joaquine's frustration and mockery of it all over the years!!!!

Great job 👏 literally was going to turn it off and go to bed but I had to stay up and watch it all

That was some wicked editing. Good work

Great Vid bro! Editing is top notch

Very well done on this video! its great to see Phoenixs story

Wow. I loved how you fused River Phoenix into this so nostalgically and poetically only to be reminded of that tragic night at the viper room. It gave me such a strange and sad feeling.

@RadioPsychicAstrologyByPepper

5 ай бұрын

I turned 48 today and I took felt that those same emotions you choose the perfect words to describe the truth of my own emotions in regards to the River here and the other part of my own experiences being a human Gen x with the place in my own history of being in the industry and the Los Angeles of the last years of a century with our brutal tender youth and the hope of another century just out of reach into a future some of us never would have the opportunity to actualize or experience as adults in a different world and I think I should know better now which is more like a mirage to me now that graphic novel style storyboard memory chain or the desaturated static of the world in which I am writing this comment by the light of a warm lonely window in the evening with the sound of a century with new threats and future ghosts and I among them all... Remembering icons, God, not this artist because robot virtual artificial shitheap I sometimes wish I had not survived this long to witness.

The advert in the middle was so smooth

Some of the best editing I’ve seen on KZread!

Wow. This video is incredible. I can't even begin to think of all of the people I'd love to see a Doford video about, but this was certainly quite special.

This is like Netflix level man...subbed instantly

Masterpiece! Such a unique and ambitious style of storytelling and filmmaking

Incredible edits and story telling. Great shot selections too!

12:43 amazing match cut! It spoke to me emotionally - from childhood to adulthood, stardom never left him.

Brilliant best short commentary/short docs/film. Mr. Phoenix is by far the most interesting actor on the screen today!

Masterfully edited and told story of an extraordinary person

SO excited for this, he’s my favorite actor and your videos are amazing

This is masterful work , thank you for the inspiration. This is journalism with cinematic vibrations

Dang why don’t more ppl watch these! Fascinating, fantastic and full of Famousness!

It is criminal that you don't have more subscribers. These videos are masterpieces

Storytelling and editing is so on point. Bravo 👏

You're work is so amazing and inspiring. I found your channel two weeks ago and watched everything. I hope I can make content like this one day. Keep it pushing! We're here for it!