Paul Giamatti on The Holdovers, his Oscar nom, and reuniting with Alexander Payne after 20 years

[@milkwasabadchoice6969]

Paul is always so genuine. In conversation, he surfs on sincerity, avoiding the rocky shoals of insincere and glib platitudes.

[@Mo_Taser]

Giamatti is one of very few actors I will watch unconditionally. I don't care what the film is or what the TV series is about. If it has Giamatti in it it's likely going to be good and worth checking out.

[@heidimueller1039]

I loved PG’s insight into the armour that intellectuals/teachers hide behind, that masks their insecurities and damage.

[@heidimueller1039]

Gee, Tom, any private school with any history in Canada is like this. There are tons of them. Here on Vancouver Island I can think of at least 4 in my rural area.

[@Danattherockshow]

This movie will make it into my holiday classics I feel - it felt cozy.

[@milkwasabadchoice6969]

it has an understated melancholy that resonates with how I feel during the holiday

[@colinneagle4495]

@@milkwasabadchoice6969 Well said!

[@zetetick395]

Yeah, I'd guess (and hope) that _The Holdovers_ (2023) will be a beloved future Christmas classic, In the way that _Planes, Trains & Automobiles_ (1987) is now. ❤❤ ( Oh, and maybe _The Ice Storm_ (1997) as well! They're all such beautiful, Humane & funny movies! )

[@heidimueller1039]

Love Q with Tom! And Paul, fascinating interview

[@heidimueller1039]

I could watch this over 10 times and more! Such a cool interview and interaction with Tom.

[@rudolfboukal1538]

I saw Paul's smile on the thumbnail (he is so pleasant ) and I had to watch this! Sorry Tom - oh ...eh .... um .... yeah , uh-huh ... yes, I watched to see you too ...... What a pleasant interview/conversation - such fun to listen to "both" of you!

[@Historian212]

I love Paul’s podcast, Chinwag. Funny, smart, talented yet grounded guy.

[@roadrollerdio565]

20:35 Woulda never thought Paul Giamatti would know, let alone be a fan, of Glenn Howerton from It's Always Sunny! (an underrated actor on a top sitcom that never got its flowers at the awards)

[@benrosn8154]

The man myth legend Paul Giamatti

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

so excited to see the holdovers when it's released to stream in the uk ❤

[@colinneagle4495]

I got to see The Holdovers in the theater last November and I loved it! I hope that you enjoy it too!

[@heidimueller1039]

Acting IS a form of teaching!

[@Historian212]

The Graduate came out in the 1960s. Don’t you think if you’re interviewing movie actors that you should know something about movies? Geez…. The cinematography, credits, etc., were so 70s that I got it immediately, and was totally amazed by it. So many movies trying to capture the past put it in your face and practically scream “Look at me, I take place in the early 70s.” That also includes TV series like Mad Men and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. This movie was much more natural about it, not showy. Costumes, hair, makeup - all top-notch. Great period soundtrack, too.

[@suremakesalot]

❤ this movie!

[@charold3]

Paul’s father was a major academic, a world class scholar of Renaissance literature. He was also commissioner of baseball, as is stated here. He banned Pete Rose from the MLB. Later, Rose (who I personally think should be in the Hall of Fame) admitted to gambling in baseball after denying it for years. Anyway, that’s a powerhouse father-son. Father would’ve been proud!

[@zetetick395]

I'd guess (and hope) that _The Holdovers_ (2023) will be a beloved future Christmas classic, In the way that _Planes, Trains & Automobiles_ (1987) is now. ❤ ❤ (And maybe _The Ice Storm_ (1997) as well! They're all such beautiful, Humane & funny movies!)

[@liamobrien6151]

What the hell Tom! The Dominion of Newfoundland is both home and the anchor of our souls. :-)

[@heidimueller1039]

Falstaff character? Love it?

[@petervenier505]

Lakefield college school in ontario canada is a boarding shcool.