FILM DISCUSSION

Martin Sheen reflects on the intersection of cinema, politics, and moral responsibility, discussing his work in JFK, The Crucible, and a lifetime of political engagement both on and off screen.

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FILM DISCUSSION

Rourke opens up about walking away from Hollywood at the height of his fame, returning to professional boxing, and the personal and professional cost of burning bridges during the 1980s and 1990s.

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3 days ago | [YT] | 5

FILM DISCUSSION

Tommy Lee Jones reflects on directing and starring in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)

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3 days ago | [YT] | 4

FILM DISCUSSION

2007, Steve Buscemi reflects on a career defined by independence, curiosity, and creative risk. Best known to many as an actor, Buscemi speaks openly about why directing matters deeply to him, how theater shaped his instincts, and why he continues to seek projects driven by character rather than commerce.

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5 days ago | [YT] | 3

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Chris Columbus talks through the high-wire act of bringing Harry Potter to the screen—how he went from resisting the books to rewriting the script as a “visual pitch,” why meeting J.K. Rowling in Scotland mattered, and what changed between Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 2

FILM DISCUSSION

Two of the greatest actresses in cinema history, Judi Dench and Maggie Smith, sit down for a rare, candid conversation reflecting on a lifetime of acting, friendship, and craft.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 9

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Sir Ian McKellen returns to Charlie Rose to discuss Mr. Holmes (2015), a film that imagines Sherlock Holmes not as a fictional icon, but as a real man at 93—brilliant, lonely, declining, and haunted by the one case he can’t solve: himself. McKellen talks about why Holmes endures, what it means to play age truthfully with the whole body, and how the story becomes less about mystery and more about regret, love, and memory. He also reflects on teaching and kindness, the craft of acting, coming out when the moment demanded it, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ rights—especially in places where speaking openly still carries risk. Featuring talk about Milo Parker, Laura Linney, Bill Condon’s direction, and why this version of Holmes resonates far beyond detective lore.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 4

FILM DISCUSSION

Richard Harris joins Charlie Rose to discuss Cry, the Beloved Country, his work opposite James Earl Jones, and the decision to keep emotional distance from his co-star on set to preserve the tension and discovery of two men meeting for the first time. Harris also reflects on Shakespeare, acting technique versus passion, and the question he calls his greatest professional regret: never playing Hamlet. (Originally aired December 26, 1995.)

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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Frederick Wiseman discusses Titicut Follies (1967), his landmark documentary about Bridgewater State Hospital for the criminally insane, and the long legal battle that kept the film out of public circulation for decades. Wiseman explains what drew him to the institution, why the state moved to suppress the film, and what the case meant for privacy, censorship, and the public’s right to see inside government institutions.

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

FILM DISCUSSION

Rob Reiner explains why the first three years of life shape everything that follows—health, learning, relationships, and the ability to thrive.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 6