Boogie Nights - Hoffman - I'm a idiot

[@niptuck117]

Goddamn, Hoffman was one fantastic actor.

[@ratso69ful81]

Agreed 100%, makes me wonder where he was drawing all this despair & pain from, it just seems to real for him to be acting, I always felt this way about these characters he portrayed, seemed "like a walk in the park" for him... I will miss him.

[@greasyflight6609]

@@ratso69ful81 Addiction....brings you way down

[@sporecon]

best of all time i think

[@jefflafond7143]

He really was.

[@waverunner7063]

He was great in Mission Impossible.

[@frankt.6396]

What's subtle and maybe overlooked is how Dirk, while grossed out and mad, doesn't appear to be homophobic. He was able to overlook this incident and remained friends with Scotty.

[@agoraphobe]

it really goes to show that Wahlberg is an extremely talented actor, because he’s virulently homophobic in real life

[@CrookedEyeSniper]

It was a different time. It was hip in some circles to be homosexual. Hell, people made careers out of it. David Bowie was single handedly responsible for a lot of dudes coming out. Even when they weren't really homosexual. They just wanted to be hip. Strange times.

[@frankt.6396]

@@CrookedEyeSniper Yeah.....I don't think the late 70s/beginning of the 80s was particularly hip to be homosexual. Perhaps compared to the 50s, but definitely more taboo than 80s,90s, and later.

[@d-logan5280]

@@frankt.6396 That depends on which social circle you're talking about.

[@frankt.6396]

@@d-logan5280 just like any decade.

[@lnfreeman]

This scene will forever be simultaneously the most hilarious and most tragic scene committed to film

[@georgeguja6390]

few actors can make a character or a role chomical and heart breaking

[@rectangularbusinessman4789]

Right? This scene was hilarious the first time I watched it... now I'm just sad.

[@r1ckySV]

You just explained that perfectly!

[@buddywilliams5650]

Phillip was an amazing actor. Sad he's gone.

[@rafaelestrada1846]

I don't see anything funny about it.

[@ratso69ful]

Damn, that is one powerful, emotional, scene!!! R..I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman

[@ShimmyDigg]

Pam E i guess the rest of us just cant relate.

[@danieldavis6229]

I can't relate at all and yet I feel for him, that's what good acting can do.

[@rapunzelagain]

I know people latch onto the "fuckin' idiot" part of this clip, which of course, IS great. But I especially love the part before it where he says he was going to take the car back if Dirk didn't like it. It's such an unusual statement, but said so sweetly and sincerely that your heart just breaks. Poor Scotty.

[@michaelsamai7689]

Do you know what kind of car Scotty has specifically?

[@markko17]

Nissan 280Z. Those were built from 1975 to about 1980 which would fit in the timeframe of the film.

[@GMbowtie350]

markko17 I think he got it cause it resembles Dirk's Corvette. He even had it painted about the same color.

[@nigarnigar1667]

Yess!! That statement was so pure & heartbreaking!

[@davids736]

@@GMbowtie350 oh, I thought it was the same car! Learn something new every day, eh? 👍🙂❤

[@barbaramcavoy9479]

When you're in love and get shot down, it's brutal....straight, gay, male female, it's brutal.

[@lizaestevez6928]

Barbara McAvoy do you mean rejection or heartbreak.

[@htxflow]

I had a conversation with a female for like 30 minutes. Serendipitous as it was, when i finally built enough courage to ask for her number, she told me "no". Let's just say the ending of this scene was me.

[@willthacker5182]

Lee Smoove Damn dude. I feel your pain. She could've at least said something like "Oh, i really shouldnt. You seem like a cool person, but I'm in a relationship. Im sorry, i hope you don't feel bad...". Even if you knew she was lying, at least you'd know she was aware that by rejecting you, it would be a bit of a direct blow to your self-esteem/ego. For that reason, she lied for your benefit, which imo, is much better than a outright NO. The thing is, men are always expected to make the first move. Some woman will actually let a guy go, even if she is has a crush on him, if he doesn't make a move. That expectation puts a tremendous amnt of stress & dread on a man's psyche. At the instant the 1st move is initiated, the woman has a infallible power over you. She can lift you to outer space or dive you into firey purgatory, w/just a simple "Yes" or "No". Any woman who is ignorant to that power, or wields it recklessly, is truly a bad person!

[@ericmsandoval]

@Will: what the fuck are you talking about? Fact of the matter is: women don’t owe you ANYthing. They have every right to say “no”....just like you have every right to say “no” if some fat ugly chick asks you out. No one owes anyone anything. That’s a fact of life. Never quit tho. Rejection seriously isn’t that big a deal unless you’re a little wimp.

[@carnosaur0076]

You forgot Bisexual, Asexual, Transgendered and Transspecies

[@boltmarksman488]

It’s even sadder when you realize that he only spent so much money to buy a car just to impress dirk.

[@joemckim1183]

Especially when Scotty as a crew member on the movies probably makes a lot less than Dirk does.

[@waverunner7063]

It's LA. Image is paramount.

[@williamshaw9047]

It's just a Datsun 280ZX, not nearly as expensive as Dirk's Corvette.

[@silversnail1413]

PTA explored this idea even further in Magnolia, with Donnie Smith spending so much money on new braces just to impress some young, handsome bartender. The tragedy of unrequited love.

[@ShawnMac75]

Spent all that money to sexually assault him

[@natalie8212]

Man, Hoffman performed with his entire soul. There was no filter, no screen. It just must have taken too much out of him. So very missed.

[@Derek_Keenan]

or he was just depressed

[@al5556]

I agree a superb no filter shot of Hoffman - superb

[@jefftheschauer1]

I wonder if this was improved he was such a genius

[@kingayy9267]

@Derek_Keenan His demons came back and took him away. Wish they didn't. PSH was amazing.

[@NalaRichenbach]

"It just must have taken too much out of him"? Let him try being a cashier at a grocery store.....that's a job that sucks the life out of a person....NOT pretending to be something that you're not...that would be fun. Go work a register and see how much fun you have.

[@whiplashfilms]

When I saw this film at a maybe not really too young age (13) I related to this so much. I've never come on to a guy or tried to kiss one like Scotty does, but knowing that feeling of going too far, embarrassing yourself, and especially that moment in the car... it was hard to watch, but cause it felt true.

[@jamiswallis]

'but cause'...is that a new phrase? There's a word invented a while back maybe you should use it. It's called 'Because'.

[@jonathanhale7522]

jamiswallis Wow, congrats! You totally corrected someone trying to express themselves on the internet. Man, that will last forEVER.

[@jamiswallis]

*Fart noise from the mouth

[@1987Liono]

I know. Its the same if there was a girl you fancied but she was out of your league. To me i felt so sorry for PSH's character.

[@jessiwagner9857]

Lol Jonathan! Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@Wushu17]

This is a great scene in so many levels. Not only does it capture the awkwardness of a situation, but its funny without really ruining the moment. You actually feel bad for Scotty and Dirk. Its like a roller coaster ride of emotions in 2 mins. I just love the lines, "Can I kiss you? Please? Can I kiss you on the mouth? Please let me." and "You wanna kiss me?" "What the hell is the matter with you?" Genius!

[@math4U1234]

Do you like my car? What!?

[@djcj]

RIP Hoffman - you will always be remembered

[@sagarsaxena6318]

Hoffmann was fantastic right from the moment he was introduced in "Boogie Nights". That first handshake,all smitten by Eddie & that gasp while shooting one of Dirk's scenes. He always had this glint in his eye when Dirk was around. Even without dialogue he conveyed so much.

[@TonyDanza4Lyfe]

"Scotty say hello!"

[@danepotmo2513]

This was the funniest scene when I watched this as a kid. My friends and I would do the "I'm a fucking idiot!" thing when we messed up at something, as a callback to how funny we thought it was was. Now, as an adult watching it? It's the saddest scene in the movie. He really was an amazing actor to make you feel this odd compassion for such a loser, bit character.

[@Ian-fv6bz]

How the fuck did you ever find this funny

[@tunateun]

how the fuck did you watch this movie as a kid

[@danepotmo2513]

tunateun I could watch anything as a kid, short of actual porn. My parents didn't hide shit from me.....exorcist, apocalypse now, network, wild things....you name it, I was allowed to watch it. My parents were not freaked out about boobs and prosthetic dicks.

[@cyparris3]

why is it funny? It 's rather sad actually

[@cyparris3]

sorry i hadn't read your whole comment. i agree then

[@ylowknfe]

Two fun facts: When they were playing the scene, Mark approached P.T, unsure of his characters motivations and reactions to Scotty's kiss. He wasnt sure Dirk WOULDN'T kiss him back, as Mark saw Dirk as someone who just wanted to give. They did deliberate changing the scene but ultimately stuck to the script. Also, New Line (BN's production company) begged P.T to cut some of the "fuckin idiot"s, saying "We like that says fuckin idiot, but we dont like that he says it NINE times." As Paul often did, he dutifully nodded his head to appease them, then never took any out.

[@stuffguy6664]

before grindr there was scotty

[@jeffreygoebel4650]

This is 2 minutes of absolutely incredible acting!

[@gingermonkey3525]

One of the few actors who could get me off my ass and into a cinema seat. A great talent who will be missed.

[@dominysynclair]

You're not an idiot Phil, you're one of the greatest actors of the last 25 years.

[@marioboyd557]

Before the Devil knows you’re dead he acted his ass off in that movie

[@MONSTROSITYFILMS]

He grew up not far from my house here in Rochester, Ny.

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

Easy bud... Getting a little rambunctious with your claim. Everyones a martyr when they are dead.

[@dominysynclair]

@@TheShowgunofHarlem Is Hitler a martyr, because he's dead. Now that we've got that nonsense out of the way Phil was one of the greatest when he was still alive. You suck at thinking.

[@Nate-im3sg]

@@TheShowgunofHarlem He's one of the greatest actors of all-time. Try to find someone in the business who doesn't think so.

[@brinsonharris9816]

The fact that Scotty the character had relatively few scenes and made such a strong impression we’re still remembering it nearly 25 years later is a tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman the actor. When he was sitting in his Z sobbing, you really felt sorry for him.

[@dreamextreme7]

he's a fucking legend of an actor and he will be greatly missed

[@xx7secondsxx]

Awwwwww when he's crying at the end BREAKS MY HEART!!! Passion (and lust) will get the worst if us and make us do things wed said wed NEVER DO!!! poor Scotty! This film were some of the stars BEST PERFOMANCES!!! def my fave Marky Wahlberg film! Though I DO LOVE "I ❤ Huckabee's" such an amazing and unique film! It has the guy from "SPUN" Mickey Rourke's best film

[@tonyktown]

Had to look this up today...all this talk about PSH different roles, and this one keeps getting missed. This guy was so blasted talented. What a shame. :-(

[@davemustaki134]

He was good in punch drunk love and owning Mahoney worth a watch realistically he was good in everything

[@wesleywild-s9x]

Before the devil knows your dead and gods pocket are 2 great movies that he commands effortlessly

[@Kaisermb1]

Boy, I miss all the work from this guy that we'll never get to see. One of the best.

[@maxeypad]

"I wanted to make sure you thought it was cool or else I was gonna take it back....." HAHA this is one of the best movies ever made plain and simple.

[@ratso69ful81]

This is the true definition of " unrequited love"....

[@risqueclay]

I think everyone has had a moment like this is their life. You get get shot down and you feel like such a fool. What a beautifully done scene. I saw this movie several years ago and I never forgot Mr. Hoffman's performance.

[@DaveNoodles]

So sad right now. He was an amazing actor. RIP dude.

[@StuUngar]

“Please. Can I kiss you on the mouth??” “NO!”

[@el34glo59]

Lmfao

[@relixtheundergod]

Scotty was the truth lol

[@srb2591]

Do you wanna kiss me lol

[@TheAlb100]

I went from watching smiling at the hilarious misunderstanding, which all d us have known in some way or another, to the verge of tears at the sight of poor pathetic Scotty beating himself up (again something I'm sure we've all done) over his feelings not been reciprocated. Absolutely tragic. I bet this was difficult because it would have been so easy for that moment in the car to have been hilarious instead but PSH was such a master it made one emphasise deeply with Scotty here.

[@renumeratedfrog]

Hoffman always nailed his roles...

[@matthewsnyder674]

the editing work when scotty first lays eyes upon dirk is one of film's greatest love-at-first-sight moments

[@Contakum]

Shit this is good, Hoffman had a lot of heart. A straight guy can't play the roll of a gay guy unless he has the defining characteristic of intelligence - empathy (heart), Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 - February 2, 2014) knew how a gay guy would feel.

[@Mike-rb2kk]

False. Any good actor can play anybody for millions of dollars. It's not rocket science, it's fucking play time.

[@josephine1465]

@@Mike-rb2kk Dimwit. you're fucking shallow

[@sterlingwilliams8645]

It really how anyone would feel, regardless of sexual orientation, when you've been rejected by someone you develop feelings for

[@Thor-Orion]

@Vectorreport kind of, but kind of not. I think with the best actors it’s not about money. Have you noticed that many of the very best actors aren’t “leading men” (aka the big money Hollywood stars)? Plus many of the best started on stage which i can assure you wasn’t for big money. But additionally, I don’t think big money ever really motivates good actors, even when they are getting it. This can be shown over and over again by actors who took big money to play shitty roles in shitty movies and phoned it in because it wasn’t artistically engaging.

[@shanefolan9175]

@@Thor-Orion That's why many of the big roles top actors like Tom Cruise or Chris Hemsworth take aren't particularly challenging. The same goes for the top actresses like Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diez etc; their films sell but it doesn't mean they will have have any intense acting to do. Many of the best performances aren't found in the blockbusters or in the leading a listers. Kate Winslet and Toni Collette ate 2 actresses who perform very well but don't necessarily headline blockbusters.

[@2taggs2]

We will all miss you, Scotty J.

[@jamesfairfield7923]

PSH totally nailed it in this tragic scene and I remember watching it and thinking whoever this dude is he needs to be in more movies. And since then he's won an Oscar and continued to impress and raise the bar. Shame that there is no more to come but for what there is we can only say thank you and goodnight. RIP.

[@ratso69ful]

Great post, this was the first movie I ever saw him in, I thought to myself "this guy is a scene stealer", I've followed his work ever since, he's always been one of my favs, Joaquin Phoenix is another interesting actor who I think brings the same intensity to the big screen. R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman...

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

Phil was terrific in this film (and all his films he was in really) and whenever he showed up in a film you’d sit up and watch with interest to see what type of character performance he’d be putting in. His role here as Scotty despite getting limited screen time was really great, it’s a testament to both PTA’s character writing and Phil’s great interpretation of the character and his mannerisms coming to life on the screen.

[@KellyCannondeBorda]

This is the first scene that always came to my mind when I thought of PSH - absolutely amazing. Such a sad loss.

[@ericabaffa3469]

Same here for me - the quintessential PSH scene.

[@sickgrin88]

Ditto.

[@jonathanhale7522]

cain marko Could you not enjoy a movie or a scene or a moment with someone else without telling them they are wrong about exactly which one is better. Sorry to be contentious at what is basically a freaking online wake but why in the world is it necessary to do that. Just love what you love and let other people love what they love without having to make this a I know best moment.

[@KellyCannondeBorda]

cain marko What am I wrong about?

[@ericabaffa3469]

Kelly Cannon I think he's telling me I'm wrong about this being the quintessential PSH scene.

[@gridcaster]

You know you've got something special when your movie is an ensemble of a dozen interesting characters being played by talented actors...and even the most minor of them is an award winning performance by PS Hoffman. People will study this movie in film school for generations.

[@stevenwilliams2617]

great movie and phillp semoure hoffman stole the show there, in all this frantic materialism and macho sadist stuff, he shows a man with feelings and sorrow and regret in one minute, genious, thats a great actor. miss him.

[@jackieroks11]

Rest in Peace Phil. Your movies and talent will live on.

[@markanthony2495]

This movie is so low-key dark its unbelievable.

[@jrock2720]

we've all had that talk with ourselves.

[@WanderleiSilva29]

lol

[@waverunner7063]

You mean after you've tried to make out with a guy? lol

[@jack_meoff69]

Rosencrantz trailer park boys ? lol

[@Gdog4430]

@@waverunner7063 he wants dirks giant meat

[@el34glo59]

@@waverunner7063 lol

[@born2grooveu]

i love this scene. hoffman is a true artist

[@Tommygun1028]

That is an incredible performance by Hoffman...he just taps into it, man.

[@chsstrr9577]

Goodfellas and this movie get compared a lot but I couldn't help but notice this scene reminds me of the party at the bar after the Lufthansa heist. Dude showed up with a new car, "whats the matter with you", etc. also they're both the turning points of the movie where everything starts to go downhill.

[@mhaze210]

I like how Dirk didn't punch Scotty. He felt uncomfortable but he still considers him a friend. I don't even think Dirk tells anyone, he just keeps it between him and Scotty.

[@jen4aub]

R.I.P Philip Seymour Hoffman. a true talent. drugs are bad...MMMMMKAY!

[@haroldfinch8481]

This movie is so friggin good. The performances by all are simply amazing.

[@HaleXF11]

Such a great scene and performance. Definitely one of the great stand out moments in the entire film.

[@MrHEC381991]

A very sad loss. He was terrific.

[@novembermiss]

Someone once wrote, seeing Meryl Streep perform a scene study from (I believe) Summer and Smoke that it was so clinical (meaning painful) he could hardly bear to look at it. This scene is like that. Philip Seymour Hoffman made every movie he was in better by being in it. Brilliant, brilliant talent gone too soon. RIP.

[@ennuiblue4295]

I know this is old, but did you see Doubt? Wow! PSH and Meryl Streep, masterpiece 😃

[@perkins3188]

PSH was the greatest actor of his generation. Literally becomes the character. The emotions are so real. Dude deserved a golden statue for this role.

[@dominysynclair]

...and to be Helsinki station chief.

[@wanderinginthewoods_sam]

Wow! I love this performance! He's so vulnerable here and just an amazing actor. I feel for him on so many levels. Especially when he cries in his car and feels like an idiot. I feel the same way anytime I tell a guy I like him and I end up getting rejected. We've all been here, and it fucking sucks.

[@FranMSK]

I love the way Wahlberg almost sounds touched at 1:18.

[@bluraynation5188]

Such good acting from both of them. Hoffman obviously steals this scene but Wahlberg played off of it perfectly

[@ennuiblue4295]

@@bluraynation5188 he sounds kind of wistful, like he doesn't want to hurt his friend, and actually tries to be comforting

[@poetcomic1]

Gorgeous hunks are dime a dozen in Hollywood but there will never be another Philip Seymour Hoffman. In Almost Famous when he talks about 'we will never be one of the cool guys'....he spoke for so many.

[@JoshMaxPower]

I swear to God looking at this, I actually believe I am watching a porn star and an assistant in 1977 (or whenever). Brilliant scene. There is so, so much in this movie - comedy, documentary, tragedy, betrayal, suicide, redemption. Bravo everyone.

[@Chorkaloopa]

So much tension throughout the movie by every character. Brilliant.

[@johnalo-sweeney8031]

one of my fav actors ever. philip was so amazing

[@briansukhu4392]

i wanted to make sure you thought it was cool or I would take it back

[@briansukhu4392]

It was a lemon, or he was a lemon

[@loveharrydaily]

I'm watching all the Hoffman scenes I can find, God he was so damn good! 😢 we miss you already Phil, rest in peace!

[@JTidiotboy]

Dirk's reaction is actually kinda heartwarming. Especially back in those days. I feel like most people would've been pissed off and cut ties completely but Dirk's really just more frustrated and confused than anything else. At the end of the day he's just like "Alright no thank you let's go back inside, alright?"

[@jamesstuart3346]

Movie is a primo romp through the depths of the human soul

[@quest808]

My favorite actor. Gonna miss him. RIP

[@ariplatt8192]

Hoffman is just too good an actor

[@Maximiliare]

RIP such emotion in his acting

[@TopcatsLair]

God, one of the greats has passed. Hoffman I salute you.

[@Jesse-nl7tc]

This is one of the most heartbreaking scenes ever put on film.

[@jwil4905]

Not so much.

[@stuka97]

Off the charts acting on Hoffmans part the whole film just excellent.

[@ennuiblue4295]

Almost 2022 and this still hits different 😥 I feel your pain Scotty

[@mrtony80]

Another great scene from a great, great, film. Hoffman is an incredible actor, and Whalberg holds his own in this scene.

[@CarriePookie]

This is the movie that really introduced me to Philip Seymour Hoffman's brilliance. I felt for Scotty and was afraid he would committ suicide or something. What a faw talent, wonderful!

[@ALBERTEINSTEIN777]

WHY'D YOU DO THAT SCOTTY ???

[@joel8583]

Because Scotty was a dumbass, period.

[@memoranda1]

correction.......a fucking IDIOT!!!!!

[@phillipevonpoon1179]

RIP to one of the best to ever be on screen.

[@Trainy2]

Most memorable scene of the movie. He was a brilliant actor.

[@LifeOfRy]

Hoffman is surely the greatest of all time. If not, he’s top 5. Top 3 even.

[@kafkaism35]

Rest in peace you amazing man. You will always be remembered..

[@pirate2468]

Hoffman's so good at playing the loser. Just look at his characters in 25th hour and Happiness.

[@craigbaxter6591]

To go from playing this character to the most ruthless Mission Impossible villain.. Philip Seymour Hoffman really is one of the greatest actors who ever lived! Rest in Peace 😢

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

I heard his really good in that one! I think in terms of his PTA collaborations, the wildest jump in how different he was in films was his role here as Scotty and his role as Lancaster Dodd in The Master, you’d totally think it was an entirely different actor playing an entirely different character, but of course Hoffman had that amazing ability to embody just about any role he did. An absolute legend of acting!

[@math4U1234]

I played Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@filmsbyhen]

Rest In Peace amazing actor

[@user-ed9xi7qs4z]

Sometimes I think about how intimidating or mesmerizing it must of been playing opposite Phil in this scene. I couldn’t imagine.

[@kevincampbell5785]

This scene manages to be both funny and heartbreaking.

[@MsLV64]

What a loss. Rest in peace, dear soul.

[@thetravisgreene]

LOVE that cut at 1:39

[@eliastheod]

One of the best scenes in movie history… totally heartbreaking

[@oliverpiers6603]

One of the best scenes in cinema

[@relixtheundergod]

Yo Scotty went hard bodied! I lost it when he said “Can I kiss you on the mouth?” 😂😂😂😂

[@sultaa86]

Remember seeing this in like 1999 and i soo knew what was gonna happen.

[@math4U1234]

This film is so good in its casting. All the characters are damaged in one way or another. Excellent acting. RIP Phillip.

[@hemypicasso]

Philip Seymore Hoffman is one of the Greatest Actors alive. "Ever notice how everyone one of his roles is completely Different from the rest? ,, Big Lebowski, Boogie Nights, Capote, Before the Devil Know Your Dead, etc ???"

[@coreygolphenee9633]

The writing is just absolutely unbelievable hoffman is tour de force but this is an impeccable screenplay

[@GordiansKnotHere]

Another brutal scene. Nothing hits harder than a broken heart. No matter the circumstance...

[@losthighwaygnr3685]

God Rest his Soul ;( What a great Actor - what a shame .

[@haroldsmither8378]

I absolutely love Hoffman in this movie....I know all these feelings ALL to WELL!!! LMFAO!!!RIP Mr. Hoffman...I like your car!

[@dplatt7290]

So many sad characters in this movie

[@matthewwilliams1709]

Hoffman was an incredible actor.

[@eloiseobrien2761]

Beautiful movie .spot on I adore this movie.

[@mrmister102]

phillip seymour hoffman is a fantastic actor

[@patbell3801]

Yeah Hoffmann was definitely a legitimate legend in acting. He will be greatly missed.

[@philipobando]

That red jacket and '80 Datsun 280ZX are FIRE!!!!

[@briand1533]

For me I think this is the best acting of all time. You can feel the pain. Damn this movie is so good

[@daveschmave]

That and the "mistaken identity" phonecall scene in Happiness... one of my personal favs :D

[@davet712]

back here tonight at the @1.38 mark. been here before. will revisit it many times throughout my life.