Recorded in 2003: Diane Keaton and writer-director Nancy Meyers discuss Something’s Gotta Give—a romantic comedy about intimacy, taking risks, and falling in love later in life—touching on writing for Jack Nicholson & Keaton, fear of vulnerability, and crafting roles that let “walls come down.”
Jim Carrey breaks down why The Majestic marked a radical pivot from elastic comedy to quiet, soul-first drama. He talks trusting stillness with Frank Darabont, work with acting coach Larry Moss, walking away from “safe,” the Mulholland Drive visualization check, fame vs. self-respect, HUAC and integrity, Jimmy Stewart/Capra DNA, and an early Howard Hughes idea with Christopher Nolan. If you love The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, this is the must-watch conversation.
Glenn Close talks 101 Dalmatians, playing complex “villains,” theater vs film, Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks, and the legacy of Fatal Attraction. Taped in 1996.
Tim Allen discusses his book I’m Not Really Here, midlife “malaise,” quantum mechanics, faith, Shakespeare, Home Improvement, Jungle 2 Jungle, and why he skips easy sequels. Taped in 1996.
In this 2001 conversation, Robert Redford reflects on founding the Sundance Institute, the role of labs vs. festivals, and the importance of community for filmmakers. Joined by Glenn Close, Stanley Tucci, and Kimberly Peirce, the group explores risk, failure, diversity, and the fight to preserve independent storytelling against Hollywood’s corporate pressures. From Boys Don’t Cry to Big Night, they highlight Sundance as a haven for artists—and discuss what the next 20 years could bring.
In this 2014 conversation, Michael Keaton talks about partnering with Alejandro G. Iñárritu on Birdman, the risk and exhilaration of long-take filmmaking, walking away from Batman, the genesis of Beetlejuice, comedy’s precision, fame vs. art, and why courage matters in a long career. He also reflects on Montana, fishing, and the importance of staying curious.
Benedict Cumberbatch explores playing Richard III for the BBC’s Hollow Crown, preparing Hamlet for the London stage, the global phenomenon of Sherlock, and embodying Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. He digs into acting craft (prep, soliloquies, direct address), fame and anonymity, collaboration, and why Turing’s legacy matters—from codebreaking at Bletchley Park to the ethics of AI and the “Turing Test.”
In this 2013 interview, Alan Cumming reflects on his acclaimed performance in Cabaret, his daring one-man production of Macbeth at the Barrymore Theatre, and his broader journey across stage and screen—from James Bond to The Good Wife to Eyes Wide Shut.
In 2000, Angelina Jolie (then 24) reflects on a breakout run: back-to-back Golden Globes for Cornelia Wallace (George Wallace, 1997) and Gia Carangi (Gia, 1998), a studio hit with Denzel Washington in The Bone Collector (1999), and her acclaimed turn as Lisa in Girl, Interrupted opposite Winona Ryder.
In 2000, Winona Ryder returns to talk about shepherding Girl, Interrupted from Susanna Kaysen’s memoir to the screen—serving as star and executive producer. Ryder explains discovering the book in galley form, teaming with producer Douglas Wick, and ultimately choosing James Mangold to write/direct after seeing his debut, Heavy.
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Recorded in 2003: Diane Keaton and writer-director Nancy Meyers discuss Something’s Gotta Give—a romantic comedy about intimacy, taking risks, and falling in love later in life—touching on writing for Jack Nicholson & Keaton, fear of vulnerability, and crafting roles that let “walls come down.”
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Jim Carrey breaks down why The Majestic marked a radical pivot from elastic comedy to quiet, soul-first drama. He talks trusting stillness with Frank Darabont, work with acting coach Larry Moss, walking away from “safe,” the Mulholland Drive visualization check, fame vs. self-respect, HUAC and integrity, Jimmy Stewart/Capra DNA, and an early Howard Hughes idea with Christopher Nolan. If you love The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, this is the must-watch conversation.
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Glenn Close talks 101 Dalmatians, playing complex “villains,” theater vs film, Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks, and the legacy of Fatal Attraction. Taped in 1996.
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Tim Allen discusses his book I’m Not Really Here, midlife “malaise,” quantum mechanics, faith, Shakespeare, Home Improvement, Jungle 2 Jungle, and why he skips easy sequels. Taped in 1996.
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In this 2001 conversation, Robert Redford reflects on founding the Sundance Institute, the role of labs vs. festivals, and the importance of community for filmmakers. Joined by Glenn Close, Stanley Tucci, and Kimberly Peirce, the group explores risk, failure, diversity, and the fight to preserve independent storytelling against Hollywood’s corporate pressures. From Boys Don’t Cry to Big Night, they highlight Sundance as a haven for artists—and discuss what the next 20 years could bring.
#RobertRedford #GlennClose #FilmDiscussion
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In this 2014 conversation, Michael Keaton talks about partnering with Alejandro G. Iñárritu on Birdman, the risk and exhilaration of long-take filmmaking, walking away from Batman, the genesis of Beetlejuice, comedy’s precision, fame vs. art, and why courage matters in a long career. He also reflects on Montana, fishing, and the importance of staying curious.
#MichaelKeaton #FilmDiscussion
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Benedict Cumberbatch explores playing Richard III for the BBC’s Hollow Crown, preparing Hamlet for the London stage, the global phenomenon of Sherlock, and embodying Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. He digs into acting craft (prep, soliloquies, direct address), fame and anonymity, collaboration, and why Turing’s legacy matters—from codebreaking at Bletchley Park to the ethics of AI and the “Turing Test.”
#BenedictCumberbatch #FilmDiscussion #FilmActors
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In this 2013 interview, Alan Cumming reflects on his acclaimed performance in Cabaret, his daring one-man production of Macbeth at the Barrymore Theatre, and his broader journey across stage and screen—from James Bond to The Good Wife to Eyes Wide Shut.
#AlanCumming #FilmDiscussion
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In 2000, Angelina Jolie (then 24) reflects on a breakout run: back-to-back Golden Globes for Cornelia Wallace (George Wallace, 1997) and Gia Carangi (Gia, 1998), a studio hit with Denzel Washington in The Bone Collector (1999), and her acclaimed turn as Lisa in Girl, Interrupted opposite Winona Ryder.
#AngelinaJolie #FilmDiscussion
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In 2000, Winona Ryder returns to talk about shepherding Girl, Interrupted from Susanna Kaysen’s memoir to the screen—serving as star and executive producer. Ryder explains discovering the book in galley form, teaming with producer Douglas Wick, and ultimately choosing James Mangold to write/direct after seeing his debut, Heavy.
#WinonaRyder #FilmDiscussion
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