Have you seen WALK THE LINE? I remember seeing Johnny Cash probably a few months before he died on Imus in the Morning, well they showed a recent picture of him and I remember thinking that is a man who has abused himself. He had recorded (covered) that song HURT, the Nine Inch Nails song, and the video is so poignant. I'm getting away from the point, Joaquin Phoenix portrayed the man so well, his battles with booze and pills, he should win best actor, especially since they both sang the songs themselves.