Charlie Kaufman Talks ETERNAL SUNSHINE, ADAPTATION, JOHN MALKOVICK, I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS

SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE CELEB INTERVIEWS! Emmy-Winner Jake Hamilton talks with Charlie Kaufman about his incredible career -- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation, Being John Malkovich and his new Netflix film, I'm Thinking of Ending Things

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[@TheMiddleMan890]

Hey man, just wanted to let you know that Malkovich is misspelled in the title. Great interview!

[@butchrodgers9559]

At least spell Malkovich right if you actually give a damn

[@MrSatmary]

your title is misspelled. it’s malkovich**********

[@raulruizdevelasco6215]

I guess that’s what makes Charlie Kaufman such a good writer. He expresses what he wants to express, not what the audience are interested in seeing.

[@coletrainhetrick]

I dont know about you but I've always wanted to see a guy masturbating to an author of a book he is struggling to adapt into a movie, then proceed to write that very thing into the screenplay... that's what I want in life

[@anantambisht4895]

True even i felt it , but in pixar's 22 rule of storytelling it states that write what is interesting to you as an audience not to you as a writer.

[@benrosn8154]

Charlie Kaufman is the best screen writer Director of all time I literally think every single one of his films has such a unique but distinct personality that is really impossible for anyone else to be able to produce. I love Charlie Kaufman I love is consistency I love his beautiful writing it. Some of the most beautiful, heartbreaking things I’ve ever heard absolutely heart wrenching films thank you Charlie Kaufman for the art. It truly is the best art a film could be.

[@bennettsolomon2881]

I’m a simp for Charlie Kaufman - also nice interview

[@antsmoveaway2087]

well said

[@1polyron1]

said well

[@ruly8153]

He’s such a tank

[@calebpribyl5152]

I don’t know why but when I’m doing my daily routine I keep thinking about Charlie’s movies!

[@budusbusham3324]

Damn, never seen Charlie so relaxed. Fantastic interview, dude.

[@afonsolucas2219]

Being in your own home contributes a lot to relaxation

[@kristianhestas5508]

A great interview with a great filmmaker

[@1polyron1]

and Charlie kaufman was there too!

[@nightbringer99]

Really enjoyed this interview. Sometimes celebrity interviews can be a little boring because the exact same questions are always asked, and they could be answered with a little research. But I love how you went for something different!

[@omarahmedhamedamin4284]

Decent questions! It looks like you’ve done the kind of research that interviewers should do but often don’t.

[@LuisCalil]

Genuinely good interview with a great filmmaker. Good job, Jake.

[@14AspenDrive]

Excellent interview. Great interviewer

[@pufelmulticolorido]

Dude, what a great interviewer. Super interesting and refreshing questions

[@bravetherainbow]

Ayyy I've never heard an interviewer specifically ask a director about first viewings vs subsequent viewings before. Great stuff.

[@dk2853]

So cool you got to interview him. Nic Cage did a good job portraying him.

[@seanadel900]

This is a great interview!

[@Neat0_o]

This bro jake has always been a fantastic interviewer. Over the years I’ve always wondered where he went? Did he take a break? Or something?

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[@TylerRJenkinsMusic]

Great interview!

[@chucknight]

Great interview, Jake!!

[@ethanthomas8518]

Se existe um homem que eu amo, esse homem é o Kaufman

[@fiazrahman4552]

I’m thinking of ending things is the newest Netflix film directed by Charlie Kaufman. This was a film I was very excited for, it had so many things going for it. All the talent in front and behind the camera and the story just looked fascinating. Did it deliver though, in short answer kinda but there’s more to be said. First of all let me just say how much I respect and admire Charlie Kaufman as a Screenwriter and even director. His work is always super unique, different and they seem to focus on characters that are well realized. I’m thinking of ending things though, feels like a 2020 Charlie Kaufman film monitored by Netflix where he is under restrictions on creativity and can’t fully express this story the way he would have liked. I know that this film is based on a book so that may explain why this story and the outcome of it all is so unfulfilling but it had so much potential to be something better. Let me just give credit where credit is due though, because there’s a lot of positives to I’m thinking of ending things and there’s no denying that. It’s a well done film overall, the way it was shot, the musical theme the film has throughout its runtime is pleasant and joyous, the acting from everyone is excellent but the standout for me was Toni Collette. She was always an actress of such range, where she is able to go with the characters she plays, her commitment and her performance here just gave me more respect for her. I’m thinking of ending things is a character driven film that prioritizes conversations that characters have with each other. It has a lot of dialogue, and there aren’t many locations that are explored. Most of the settings are in locations that are seen often and we’re supposed to get comfortable spending time in them. Since the film has so much dialogue it’s important for the screenplay to be strong. The screenplay is intriguing at times and I liked the tone of it all but I felt like what the film was trying to convey it didn’t do a good job of conveying. The first two acts of the film are great, I liked the setup, where the story was potentially going and how the film wasn’t afraid of not explaining itself. Let’s talk about that, how the film doesn’t explain itself. From the get go a lot of how this story unfolds is odd, weird, creepy and you have a lot of questions. That’s how we the audience relate to the protagonist because we're experiencing the same things and have the same questions as she does. So there is some sense and search to find out what is going on but I felt like all that went to waste in the clumsy third act. The third act didn’t wrap things up at all, but instead got more confusing, weird and I checked out. I’m thinking of ending things is a film with a lot of depth, hidden meanings and there’s so much more under the surface. I give it praise for not trying to go the straightforward route but with a third act that doesn’t care about giving the answers and explaining itself the outcome of it all made me ask what was the purpose of all that just happened.

[@TheTrap836]

It did end up explaining itself at the end of the movie though ?

[@michaelmoratto]

Yo why snub Synechdoche

[@marywairimu4894]

I am 20 years old and love writing stories,movies included...I have so far written 7 of them but don't know what to do so that they could be presented all around the world...please help my dreams come true...

[@theofficialvernetheturtley338]

I know what you're feeling. I'm in high school, and I've written twenty screenplays. The fact is simply that to make it in Hollywood, you have to work hard, climb up the ladder, and get lucky. I know that sounds discouraging, but making a movie won't fall into your lap. Sometimes you have to self finance, make a picture with a few friends, and go to potential buyers until someone makes a deal. Sometimes it just doesn't work out, and you must choose another path. But if you really have talent, and are willing to work, maybe move out to L.A. and try to get small positions on movie sets. While you're doing that, try and sell a few scripts to get a foothold in the business. Make short films and submit them to festivals, and meet new people. That's the best chance you've got. Believing in yourself and your dreams is important, but wishing only goes so far.

[@marywairimu4894]

@@theofficialvernetheturtley338 thank you so much....

[@theofficialvernetheturtley338]

@@marywairimu4894 You're welcome. Good luck. Hopefully I see your work in cinemas sometime in the future.

[@marywairimu4894]

@@theofficialvernetheturtley338 thankyou...you will see them....I will work as hard as I can to fulfill my dreams...the best thing is that I am doing what I love to do...

[@theofficialvernetheturtley338]

@@marywairimu4894 I'm glad you've found something you love. I look forward to your movies.

[@bw-xv2rz]

Life gave charlie kaufman plemons so he made some plemonade

[@juliano3435]

Adaptation sequel? Bruhhh.

[@JakesTakesTV]

It was a joke :)