ROBERT DE NIRO Screen Talk with Ian Haydn Smith | BFI London Film Festival 2019

[@coly4ever]

I love Robert De Niro. I love that he is just himself and doesn’t feel to give long answers. His performances speak for themselves.

[@37Dionysos]

The interviewer is a master of anticlimax---long-winded questions that don't dig up very much, yet RD makes it interesting all the way.

[@jordanjordan9022]

Interviews are a two piece. They're only as good as the weaker participant - in this case the hapless English interviewer, who makes it even more excruciating than the typical De Niro tête-à-tete.

[@AngusRockford]

I think DeNiro is one of those guys like Miles Davis who never felt the need to say a lot about himself, because his work spoke for itself. In both cases, great intellect is obvious. Just don't bother asking them to explain themselves.

[@AngusRockford]

David David Talking a lot, especially about oneself, isn’t an indication of intelligence. Often it’s a sign of narcissism and overcompensation. See also “Donald J. Trump.”

[@AngusRockford]

Mary Teresa Well, DeNiro has absolutely nothing to prove in that department. His reputation in his field is unparalleled. People who follow Project Veritas and Ron Paul have a great deal more to account for in the brains and ethics department, Sister Mary Teresa Rottencrotch.

[@NosyFella]

@@AngusRockford the first two responses to your comment are political. De Niro has a lot of new haters because of his opposition to Trump.

[@likearollingstone007]

He is a humble man, I love that from him, he doesn't need to talk about himself, a rare quality these days. Best actor of all time !

[@MrNewktrane]

Perfect comment! In both artists you mentioned- preference for the work speaking for itself- is very much in their mindset and in quite a few creative people as well. The difference being in DeNiro's chosen work of the arts, he has to via promoting new projects speak to the same questions over & over( especially in these last 20 yrs or so where he & peers like Pacino has done much more sit-down interviews than they did in their breakout yrs almost 50 yrs ago). Where as in the case of Miles-who didn't suffer fools nor foolish questions in particular- the rules were established early on for those who few would venture out- trend very lightly & it would be better if you are coming loaded with questions of some intellect that would result in some expanded answers.

[@yolicappellini4763]

I feel for Bobby de Niro having to endure those looooong interviews. His movies speak louder than words. Love him!

[@joshmontes3439]

Wow. For once he feels like talking and opening up. I love this!

[@ucbookman]

I've always noticed that DeNiro uses the word WE a lot and talks more about his actor colleagues. Whenever he does use "I" it's always about things he and everyone else did to make the script or the acting better. That's the sign of a great actor and the reason he's my favorite actor of all time.

[@allthingshorrorrelated]

I like De Niro. He's direct. No bullshit

[@likearollingstone007]

Best actor off all time !!

[@captal6187]

De Niro marvellous actor. My favourite. No nonsense guy!

[@Blacksmith1959]

King of Comedy is underrated and De Niro gives one of his best performances.

[@JohnHirstUK]

How is it underrated? Do you mean not as well known? It's certainly very critically acclaimed.

[@Blacksmith1959]

@@JohnHirstUK I mean underrated! As in not rated or valued highly enough.

[@JohnHirstUK]

@@Blacksmith1959 How very strange.

[@patriciagirerd2291]

The great Robert De Niro is a genius. He is very humble, charismatic and sexy!

[@paulorlando5877]

Raging Bull is some of the best acting in film history.

[@ISpyABirdie]

For the most part everyone commenting on how he hates interviews. You do know he's at this age of repeating himself over and over again as many times of the many years he's been active in show business. The same countless repetitive questions every year since he started, must get old for him. The only place I've seen him truly happy is on Grahnortshow. Ok, places like this is a serious room filled with his fans, talk shows are so different.

[@checkyourhead9]

Thanks for this! He has been amazing from r my whole life. Was born in82. He is a real class act. I really adore him. Im a Cinema freak anyway. He is a reminder to me of a time and era of films/movies and actors that are gone, or at least few and far between. Things today are bonkers. Godfather 2 was such an excellent example of his power. He also can do a lot with a lne of sub par questions

[@suat365]

One of my hero's. Marvelous actor

[@tomada36]

Top 5 De Niro Performances 1. Raging Bull 2. Taxi Driver 3. Cape Fear 4. Godfather, Part II 5. King of Comedy

[@BCS1105]

Glad you mentioned The King Of Comedy. That film doesn’t get enough attention.

[@irish66]

Best performances imo Mean Streets Taxi Driver Awakenings Once upon a time In America The Irishman Godfather part 2. The Deerhunter.

[@gioluvs1893]

I Gotta throw goodfellas in. Dude was so menacing. And Heat. I love Heat.

[@Koukoulaki45]

I know you from the beginning of your career and watching you act. You wowed audiences and you still are. Dear hunter, Once upon a time in America, Godfather 2, Casino, just a few of your numerous accolades when you blew my mind away.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Best Robert De Niro Movies....(as movies, not performances) 1. Once Upon A Time In America (very underated, possibly the best gangster movie of them all, and so layered and full of meaning... May be the best movie of all time). 2..- Godfather II 3.- Goodfellas 4.- Heat 5.- Taxi Driver (best De Niro performance) 6.- The Untouchables (a great entertainment movie) 7.- King Of Comedy 8.- Raging Bull

[@richardfarrell2051]

Once upon a time in America is a stone cold masterpiece, one of the greatest films ever made, a work of art. No Oscar nominations, imagine! Not even for morricone’s music, which is scandalous. Although, I think the version released initially was cut to ribbons by the studio so maybe that’s why. Goodfellas for my money - and it’s all subjective - is the greatest movie ever made, or in other words my fav. Not a frame could be bettered. Heat...sacrilege to say but for me, massively over long. If it was the same running time as Michael Mann’s greatest picture manhunter then who knows. I’m even of the opinion that the famous coffee shop sit down is unnecessary - how poignant would it be if they met for the first time at the close, as he’s dying?

[@Revolver1981]

@@richardfarrell2051 New movie The Irishman is a masterpiece as well.

[@benhur1959]

I thought that True Confessions with Robert Duvall was very good, underrated, always worth a watch every now and then

[@Cj-xt6tv]

Taxi driver is the best film, period

[@richardfarrell2051]

@@Revolver1981 thoroughly looking forward to it

[@sabocram]

so many top 5 Performance: here is my 1:Taxi Driver 2:Once upon a Time in America 3:Raging Bull 4:Midnight Run 5:Casino

[@pablosmith5473]

The most underrated De Niro's character nobody talks about: Max Cady in Cape Fear. Ripped as f---, badass and one of the meanest character he ever played.

[@richardfarrell2051]

Yeah I must say I'm a fan of Cape Fear, pure shlock, but its interesting watching Scorsese letting loose and living out his Hitchcock dreams. De Niro cranks it up but arguably thats the point, its gloriously ludicrous, high class trash, with room for genuine nuance - the famous improv between De Niro and Lewis is electric

[@earlseagrave6916]

Pablo Smith - underrated???? LOL, he was nominated for an Oscar for that. You might want to do some homework. Underrated performances would be more like Bang the Drum Slowly, True Confessions, Stanley & Iris, Falling In Love etc.

[@pablosmith5473]

​@@earlseagrave6916 Oscars don't mean jack shit. Even more when it's a 'nomination'. It's very rare to see someone mentioning Max Cady or Cape Fear when talking about De Niro. My point is simply that when people think about De Niro, they think about Goodfellas, Casino, Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter to some extent maybe, but rarely Cape Fear. It's definitely a gem often passing under the radar nowadays, even in Scorsese's portfolio as a matter of fact.

[@pacochuquiure7807]

De Niro in "Night and the City" is also great. Watch that movie...it also stars Jessica Lange.

[@paulorlando5877]

@@pacochuquiure7807 yeah he's great in that.

[@travisbickle5279]

1-Travis Bickle 2-Jake Lamotta 3-Vito Corleone 4-Neil McCauley 5-Gil Renard

[@peterunwin4408]

Travis Bickle where the hell is my boy rupert pupkin

[@travisbickle5279]

@@peterunwin4408 in the jail

[@suat365]

Cape Fear Raging Bull The Deer Hunter Taxi Driver Casino. All his roles are great but this is my top 5

[@paulorlando5877]

Maybe the best resume in film history.

[@dendenlang5648]

He is still gorgeous. I would like to buy him a cup of coffee and talk, talk, talk. . He is so unassuming despite his huge success.

[@MrPaulDewdney]

Extraordinary actor, the absolute master of his craft

[@jamesparker40]

He thinks very highly of you too.

[@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER]

I'm not to sure which of his films touched me the most, one thing for sure his acting has evolved amazingly over the latter years. I love De Niro because he can hold my attention similar to early Pacino. If I had to choose that film or early love of De Niro, got to be Once upon a time in America, stirring the coffee scene absolutely brilliant. Thanks Robert for great memories.👍🏾 You're very welcome.👍🏾😀🙏🏾🌟

[@hashtwo8885]

When it come to acting, DeNiro does understated better than anybody.

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Top 5 De Niro Performances 1. The King Of Comedy 2. Midnight Run 3. Raging Bull 4. The Irishman 5. Cape Fear

[@casiopea2902]

y Taxi Driver

[@cdallapiccola]

How can one interview Robert De Niro for nearly an hour, walking through his career, and somehow not even mention The Deer Hunter??

[@theking-vt7en]

The king .. the only 1

[@violetarodriguez4840]

Exceptional talent of Mr De Niro ❤️

[@s1050]

Great interview. The interviewer asked all the right questions as a fan about De Niro’s acting process. Everyone should know by now De Niro is very reserved in interviews this is chatty for him.

[@tariqqoomari7562]

1- Al Pacino 2- de Niro 3- Brando Top 3 actors of all time

[@rmilrta]

Although the order is up for debate :)

[@s1050]

Agreed

[@wickfields]

They never eclipsed Brando.

[@benhur1959]

Without Brando, de Niro and Pacino wouldn't have made it. Brando the King by a mile

[@Chelz12]

Hahaha clearly you guys know nothing about real actors then like bogart, Cagney, David Janssen, Dean Martin, Charles Laughton, Paul muni, Edward g Robinson- you’ll will forgot the ones you listed above haha

[@pacochuquiure7807]

One great movie of him i remember watching on cable is "Night and the City".. check it out. It also stars Jessica Lange.

[@kathleenpapaleo8891]

Paco Chuquiure Yes, it's a good movie.

[@irish66]

The original is better,

[@alexdavies7394]

Robert De Niro is usually only too happy to discuss his career but his personal life has always been off limits.

[@mjaada]

De Niro is talking more lately

[@RoverWaters]

for money...

[@anilachar323]

Part of promotional gig for 'The Irishman'... usually factored into the contract. Besides, if Netflix shelled out $150 million for this project, they want the whole nine yards...

[@Cj-xt6tv]

@whatsyurprob ? I don’t know enough to comment about the pedophile thing, but you just cannot deny he’s a great actor. No we all can’t act, not one bit. This guy is probably the best actor of all time, and you saying that shit makes you look like an idiot. I’m a trump supporter btw, just so you don’t think I said this cause I like his leftist stance

[@Chelz12]

He’s an attention seeker who can’t fathom being forgotten. He’s a Narcissist.

[@fede018]

@@Chelz12 Trump supporter 👆

[@cremetangerine82]

23:57 - 60 pounds in four months?!? I can feel my internal organs shutting down!

[@sallyrussell397]

I love Bobby full stop.❤️

[@donnamacbride6465]

Insightful. 💕

[@casiopea2902]

El más grande de todos los tiempos!

[@37Dionysos]

What did I tell you? What did I tell you? What did I tell you?

[@shelleyharris2850]

Its there forever

[@minskie]

nobody ever mentions "The Mission"

[@Revolver1981]

I'm shocked not many people mention The Deer Hunter. He was phenomenal in that movie. The movie is a masterpiece.

[@kathleenpapaleo8891]

Oobleck Ogg The Mission is his greatest work as an actor. Few people acknowledge that.

[@JoeBuck207]

He did for second but that was it.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

So nice..

[@ebishop8024]

I love you bob

[@charlychips]

El Maestro

[@muresanaurelfelician4718]

Ouh yes. U read my mind.😮

[@Lushy260]

Great interview, do you have a interview with Al Pacino?

[@borderlord]

Ist question..He should've said "You talkin' to me?" and then walked off to rapturous applause!

[@johndocherty9501]

I think he would've walked off to groans mate.

[@dkelly26666]

The guy misquotes De Niro's most famous line, LOL. De Niro even looks at him like he's waiting for him to catch his mistake, and when he doesn't De Niro just lets it go, LOL.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

When?

[@dkelly26666]

@@johnsmith-wx5fb When he's talking about "Taxi Driver", the host says, "When you say, 'Are you looking at me?', LOL. It is famously, 'are you TALKING to me?"

[@dkelly26666]

@@johnsmith-wx5fb It's at 17:52

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@dkelly26666 are you lookin at me? Lookin at me? You must be lookin at me ,theres nobody else in the room. You lookin at me?!?!😂

[@dkelly26666]

@@johnsmith-wx5fb LOL!

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Pretty fitting that there's basically no mention of his movies from 1996-2013. Glad to see that October 2019 seems like the Resurrection of De Niro (Joker, The Irishman)

[@bfer1]

Silve linings definitely could of been thrown in their, sure he wasn’t the main protagonist but definitely a good film

[@s1050]

He was remarkable in the Irishman. A true return to form.

[@johnrichardson5713]

Jackie Brown in 97ish was a superb movie, he played his character brilliantly

[@edwinjimenez3802]

He is not easy to interview you must gain his respect first and then He will open up He is a very private person not your usual Hollywood Star just a no nonsense NEW YORK GUY RAGING BULL IS HIS BEST PERFORMANCE JUST MY OPINION

[@shelleyharris2850]

It is what it is.

[@ChubbyChecker182]

Getting near 50 years since Godfather II came out.

[@jamesparker40]

An interviewers dream guest🤣😂🤣

[@shelleyharris2850]

You crack me up

[@nicknewman7848]

He did screen test for Sonny in Godfather 1. The scene when he's telling Michael that it's not easy to "make your bones". I'm not sure if he tested for Michael.. but Coppola was stuck on Pacino because of his and Dianne Keaton's chemistry. The studio wanted Robert Redford for the role but after they saw some of the scene's that had been shot they agreed to stick with Pacino.

[@nicknewman7848]

@TheBrabon1 Coppola thought they had chemistry in the audition process. That's open to interpretation I guess? He has stated in interviews that this was his reason to cast Pacino, as Keaton had been agreed with the studio already and he didn't want a "star" for the role. Regarding the characters motivations for dating each other.. Kay didn't know who Michael was when they began dating. He was a war hero who's family ran a successful business. You are correct that Michael dated Kay because she was not from his world. The book alludes to this and also to the fact that she thought her parents might disapprove of her dating someone of Italian heritage. None of it is really covered in any detail. The characters only begin to really develop after Michael's "key" moment (The murders in the cafe). Everything that is relevant to the character and the story is caused by this moment, this choice. Sorry for the essay but I studied the film years ago and could go on for hours about it

[@squeaka67]

who put those flowers there?

[@sm1135ster1]

Thanks for this, you almost got Mr. De Niro to talk about his acting technique! Also, here's my benevolent tip for Mr. De Niro, if he ever gets annoyed by being recognized today, all he has to do is two things..1. Smile...2. Wear a MAGA hat. No one will know it is him! You are welcome.

[@Revolver1981]

Shut it.

[@sm1135ster1]

Whatever you say tough guy... NOT 3. Mr. De Niro- could skip and whistle as well, that would throw off the rabble and his ego at the same time. perfect!

[@laertnm]

Top 10 Actors

[@michaelalarsson6585]

Robert de niro dont to talk about picture he like to play. He is a real actor.

[@786superman]

Can't believe did not talk about OUTIA,

[@omransalem4263]

😍😍😍

[@omransalem4263]

♥️♥️♥️

[@compsecure77]

Don't wish to denigrate De Niro in any way he is what he is end of story not that articulate but lets his acting do the walk even though he may not talk the talk.

[@bijaykhanal1448]

18 Best acting of deniro(of him in the lead roles): Irishman Bronx tale Goodfellas Casino Mean streets Untouchables Once upon a time in america Godfather2 Heat Cape fear Deer hunter Raging bull Taxi driver Awakenings Silver linings playbook Meet the parents Analyse this Midnight run King of comedy

[@likearollingstone007]

....on no particular order, hopefully

[@paulorlando5877]

Unbelievable resume!

[@bijaykhanal1448]

Actually there is 19 movies on this list. He needs 11 more great movies to make it 30. Im hoping he has 11 more in him.

[@SamuraiiiJack]

Legend

[@gsg9ff]

Deniro talks like a transmission slipping gears.

[@JA-ul8ee]

You can see it in his face. He's saying to himself:"Man, this interview is like pain in the a..!"

[@shelleyharris2850]

I always say, does that make sense

[@juniorberns]

I can't wait for him in hello kitchen with marvel..

[@kathleenpapaleo8891]

He does not like interviews. I think he finds it boring to talk about himself. I've heard in real life he is loquacious and incredibly funny.

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

Wrong. He's quiet ,moody and deeply introverted. Spends every spare moment ramming sushi down his neck from nobu whilst snapping at people holding his thumb and forefinger very close to each other and saying " a liddle bit a liddle bit" repeatedly

[@kathleenpapaleo8891]

john smith. 😂😂😂 Sounds like a fun guy! 😂😂

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@kathleenpapaleo8891 He's kinda different😂

[@kathleenpapaleo8891]

john smith I like different. Although I would pass out if I ever met him!

[@johnsmith-wx5fb]

@@kathleenpapaleo8891 go to tribeca new york. When he does talk he always mentions this. Did you like cape fear?

[@agmor1]

De Niro is not the only one confused by the Double Bang reference. I tried googling De Niro and the book's author and title but nothing comes up. Where did Smith find that Double Bang story?

[@shazztheartist]

These questions are just the same old, monotonous questions. De Niro ain't downplaying any of the conversation it's just that he's been asked these same questions throughout his career . Most of them don't even need answers because either they can't be explained in a condensed way or they're just as obvious as they sound. His portfolio is as colourful as any golden actor so stop being so persistenttt

[@calldwnthesky6495]

it's almost like De Niro is thinking "if i can be boring as hell and quite uninteresting, no one will ask me to do an interview again". Does he hate being interviewed or is he really that boring off screen?

[@TheJazz61]

Stephen Graham Al Capone

[@shelleyharris2850]

Look good

[@lunes-1]

Is :godfather IV Goodfellas II Ever to be made🎥? 😁

[@tomclancy3809]

I hope not.

[@padraicwaters3694]

Midnight Run)) Class

[@paulorlando5877]

Jackknife anybody? Bloody Mama and This Boy's Life.

[@Chelz12]

He’s becoming a grumpy old man.

[@KyleDavisMusic]

Woh eyebrow.

[@sdrawkcabUK]

Man has the host not heard of ironing?

[@janiceg7661]

De Niro alone! Good interview! I didn’t like Johnny Boy, such a selfish user, ugh! Midnight Run I loved!

[@apolodoro11]

It's easy to see an artist and an academic in a very difficult conversation for he who creates art and the other that desperately tries to understand what is beyond his mindset. De Niro is as kind as possible with the intellectual unable to create art.

[@actaccordingly100]

Great actor. Trump is a joke.

[@lorireynolds568]

you gave up on Vaxxed at the Tribeca film festival..and from your interview you were all for it..what happened??

[@brit-in-czech]

Typical of Trump-bashing De Niro these days that the most amount of words coming out of his mouth is when he is bashing Trump. Also disappointed in Ian Haydn for skipping over Awakenings and Cape Fear. Otherwise, good job.

[@serpicophone2219]

One thing is sure..not easy guy to interview

[@shelleyharris2850]

And yah

[@alainvosselman9960]

Lol, De Niro is so incredibly outgoing... he talks so much he's giving me a blasting headache...

[@stevenwalshe5606]

Angel heart ?

[@michaelmclaughlin2039]

'Angel Heart'. Yeah, and '1900'. De Niro has done so much stuff, it's impossible to speak about modern film without speaking about De Niro. And the big bonus is that, as with most of the good and decent people of New York, he hates Donald Trump.

[@s1050]

De Niro and Rourke were incredible in that movie

[@paulorlando5877]

@@s1050 yes!

[@legin3753]

john

[@jansolo5004]

Ayuda a salvar a Julian Assange!!!📖

[@ZumaDogg]

Bob slips into the Arthur character from #Joker when he goes into that delusional rant about Trump and not understanding why Republicans don't quit and turn on him; and that Trump will eventually be caught. Hmmm....kinda delusional, Arthur...I mean Bobby.

[@gnolan4281]

I was a big fan until he got mixed up in politics and started acting like his roles are real life. In "Goodfellas" he confronts Ray Liotta's character over some silencers that didn't fit by telling Liotta that his mind has turned to mush. Every time De Niro open his mouth these days I think of that line. A real shame.

[@stewartkee6115]

You stopped being a fan when you realised he wasn't a Trump supporter. Big on you. Its your brain that's turned to mush.

[@shelleyharris2850]

Laughing, 23 hrs hmm. I want you to want me.

[@jordanjordan9022]

It's fascinating that De Niro's father was an artist. Maybe that's the reason that his interviews are akin to watching paint dry. This one is particularly banal, in that the overly-eager, embarrassingly nervous, interviewer comes up with the same questions that De Niro has answered a thousand times before - at least the infinite takes he was famous for demanding will have prepared him for constructing the perfect answers to the eternally repetitive line of questioning. Yes, à propos Raging Bull, the first 45 kilos of the 60 he gained were easier to lose than the last 15. We know, we know...

[@shelleyharris2850]

No shit Sherlock

[@kc8181]

This is painful to watch. Why do they bother interviewing this guy. It’s like getting blood out of a stone. Great actor but awful interviewee.

[@Revolver1981]

This is actually a very good interview ya fool.

[@antiflo781]

Lol what a bunch of stupid questions. Get De Niro on your show and ask him a bunch of arbitrary questions and going over stuff that's been covered a million times. So boring. For us old De Niro fans none of this stuff is new. Try better next time!

[@shelleyharris2850]

No, blah blah blah, I say that