Christoph Waltz And Stephen Were Both Altar Boys

'Tulip Fever' star Christoph Waltz, like Stephen, made his actorial debut onstage at church.
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[@trefod]

Having seen a few American interviews with Christoph Waltz, I don't think American television is geared for this level of subtlety and intelligence.

[@DonnieDin]

trefod nope, we definitely aren't. Lol

[@McLovin-bq2sh]

Television around the world is not really ready for that tbh

[@Mkrmnxn]

It is always a bit askew. It has a lot to do with culture.

[@sod0m]

Colbert seems like a pretty worldly guy, I bet he could have a fine conversation with Waltz if they had it in a different setting. Maybe an hour or so, in a couple of big chairs with just a camera and no audience. Late Night talk shows don't really lend themselves to good conversation, keeping the conversation artificially light, having to shuffle the guests out in five to ten minutes, and whatnot.

[@gaussiano]

yeah I totally agree... how the hell could Stephen waste the opportunity to say "Margheretti" 5:04

[@TimmyGMusic]

His sense of humor is SO dry, it sometimes doesn't translate well. He's actually very funny and witty if you can see it. VERY talented dude, amazing actor.

[@xfakexhappyx]

Timmy G it’s mostly because of him being German/Austrian. I noticed Austrian humor is very dry and unfunny translated to english

[@bohdan_lvov]

@@xfakexhappyx it is funny, looks like it's more of a cultural difference

[@sourangel0077]

Becs - No we Austrians are WAY funnier than the Germans

[@imanmoradi7436]

Also known as a German

[@elisesigns4216]

I think that’s why he fits so well in Tarantino films

[@MLSoll]

As an European this interview felt very normal and not really awkward to be honest. I love Mr.Waltz

[@AmanpreetSingh9]

A.M Lash *a

[@lateoriadeltubo]

European too. Even as an Italian its quite a lovely normal conversation.

[@cheeseandmore]

As a U.S. citizen, I enjoyed it. :)

[@JustNatax3]

A.M Lash Mr. Waltz is a GILF 10/10

[@kparker1145]

He's got a pretty good moral compass.

[@RandomPerson-cz8yq]

"That I believe ... is a mortal sin." *nods enthusiastically* Gotta love Christoph Waltz 😂

[@tobi9466]

So sad that so many people think this interview is odd, just shows that seriousness isn't interesting to people. Real conversation, not stupid Fallon jokes.

[@ratso69ful81]

Great point & reference!

[@hjeb1986]

Fallon is a joke

[@RoachMcToast]

Tobias Gerstmayr I didn’t find the interview odd, I rather enjoyed it. I do find Waltz to be a bit “odd”. Disconcerting though I can’t quite put my finger on how or why.

[@mruberkinger8701]

@@RoachMcToast Honestly, he is Austrian, they tend to be a bit "odd".

[@josephcarlbreil5380]

The stupid, xenophobic Yanks would find this interview odd because they are stupid and xenophobic. Allright, I have just repeated myself.

[@claytonis1]

That entire interview was one long set-up for a single punchline. I fucking love it!

[@ilangilang7185]

Just Killing Time what a fucking epic ending for a movie.

[@wtfutube78]

agree, it was a great interview, and Christoph Waltz is super clever

[@paulsolon6229]

Language

[@paulsolon6229]

@@ilangilang7185 language

[@claytonis1]

@@paulsolon6229 Wow, I bet you're a lot of fun at parties.

[@samuelgault7118]

It was really cool to see how Colbert adapts to guests' comfort, because he opened with the regular Hollywood, phony late night shite, but whenever it was clear that Waltz wasn't really into that phoniness Colbert like just switched into a more calm, and personal style of interview using shared life experiences to bond over, whilst also looking for jokes to make. Really good interviewing, and watching Waltz go from like clearly not enjoying it for the first few minutes, to like talking and engaging with Stephen like he was an old friend

[@Wampor]

exactly, it was nice to watch. could have go on much more

[@NeoStar]

Blerg Blarg I felt exactly the same way. I've seen him do the same with Nicole Kidman. He's really comfortable switching to the guest's style of conversation and letting the guest be comfortable so they can tell a story and share their personality with the audience.

[@Lara1717171717]

Samuel Gault Truth!

[@dshim4731]

I was watching his interviews with Conan, then with fallon, and now with Colbert. With Conan he was also pretty engaging, and Colbert he is also quite engaging, both because the host asks questions and don't interrupt and let them talk. The fallon one. I stopped watching after few minutes when he interrupted with bringing out dolls and jokes.

[@jackstrider9509]

Samuel Gault It's somewhat true. Only if he could have prepared some interesting questions.

[@tritone11]

That was the essence of viennese humor. A long serious build up , a punchline and a smirk , which is when you realize you’ve been had and he’s loving it 😄

[@NadiaGirl1]

tritone11 this interview was Hilarious I loved it

[@timthelib658]

I absolutely adore Christoph Waltz. His accent, his charm, his class, and his ability to play an SS colonel and still receive recognition for his acting capability in not just the US, but all of Europe. It's a true testament to his skill as a performer.

[@LegendaryGauntlet]

He was perfectly terrifying in this role. And what a memorable performance ! He deserves all the recognition he got.

[@cristinajara4019]

Es fantástico

[@sarahmonk8273]

Agree. He is also incredibly funny, but not in an "in your face", forced kind of funny. He just has that amazing wittiness that I find much more enjoyable that most "funny" guys.

[@desolationangel5136]

Lovely man and a great actor.

[@samuelclemens1691]

I got a feeling the audience haven't got a clue what they're laughing at.

[@Marco81blues]

They are laughing at a sign that says..."laugh"

[@cagatayguitar]

Yea also in the end they completly silent "DEATH"

[@quintanillaana]

@@Marco81blues I've actually been at Colbert's show (as part of the audience). Before it begins they give you a set of instructions, like don't use your cellpone, don't leave your seat etc. They also tell you to over react- laughs or whatever reaction it might be. There isn't an actual sign, but the idea is the same.

[@r3b3lvegan89]

That answers a lot of questions. How very plasticky

[@AntiStraightMaleSociety]

@@quintanillaana 🤔

[@133hh5]

He's not weird he's just a very european man

[@Meatrockman]

you would'nt know european if it was painted on your forhead. look, there are 50+ nations in Europe, and everyone is diffrent in its own way

[@raesmith2164]

@@scottwilliam3470 I think we've all had those days. To make you feel more special, I'll give you a nice warm digital hug cause Lord knows we need them.

[@natalierecka1878]

@@Meatrockman Yeah, but we are different than americans. So there are maybe a lot of us (but 50+ it's really not the true, maybe -50 ;) ) we are still calmer than americans in many ways. Simply we have different mentallity

[@GardEngebretsen]

@@natalierecka1878 There are actually 51 independent states in Europe, so 50+ is accurate.

[@natalierecka1878]

@@GardEngebretsen I really dont count states like Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cyprus and other euro-asian states, because tha't really not the Europe. ;)

[@frankiegloria8994]

Christoph is Austrian, although they try to be more "nicer" than Germans. They usually act like this. It's not rude, that's how they act. Keep to themselves, talk for something meaningful not for some little chat.

[@dkvienna8415]

...the golden ❤️ of Vienna...

[@krishnabhogavalli3921]

I have been living in Austria for the last so many years and I completely attest tp what you said.

[@prismarineslab]

I AM from Vienna and all that golden heart stuff is just a cliche. Also most of the time when Germans think a Viennese is being "charming" to them, they´re probably getting mocked and they don´t even notice it.

[@dkvienna8415]

...sad, so filled with bitterness... 😔

[@prismarineslab]

Waltz is supporting a lot of very outdated ideas in this interview, no idea why. A lot of people in this comment section seem to fall for it, but it has nothing to do with reality nowadays. If being realistic seems bitter to you, ok.

[@eganburg]

you know its a genius joke when you dont expect to come back to the original premise (death), but he connects it anyway

[@AnthonyLeNguyen]

I don't see the awkwardness of the interview as some people have commented. It felt like a conversation with friends. Not everything is comical and extremely animated. Stephen is a great interviewer. He can be light hearted and serious.

[@scattygirl1]

People who think interviews like this are awkward are obviously too young to remember the achingly awkward, tumbleweed-filled interviews of the 70s and 80s. Really- the worst Colbert interview doesn't come even close to the many dull interviews of yesteryear where the guest was clearly forced on by their agent, kicking and screaming, to promote a book or movie.

[@friendly1870]

He is extremely philosophical and European. Americans prefer conversation that is more meaningless and dimwitted.

[@malindazahnow9978]

yeah i was just thinking it was personal and honest and real! no exaggerated laughing on either end..

[@GalvatronRodimus]

Waltz seemed kind of quiet and didn't make a lot of eye contact, which can come across as awkward, but other than that I agree with you.

[@jacknick7582]

Anthony Le Nguyen it's not that uncomfortable because stephen understands where the guy is coming from

[@maxaustin3377]

i don't think i've seen christoph laugh so much in an interview before

[@kungfumaster51]

Probably because he finally encountered an American talk show host whom he can really banter with.

[@ricky_4479]

I also haven't seen him actually laughing in an interview. Most of the time, especially with Fallon, he just kind of awkwardly laughed along a bit to not appear too rude but he definitely wasn't enjoying it. Here you can really see that he did indeed enjoy talking to Colbert.

[@sourangel0077]

Ricky yeah agree!

[@persephonespomegrante8087]

See the Graham Norton Show with Daniel Craig and Naomie Watts. That's probably the only other time I have seen him laugh and smile. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvYp3hmj9d9bas

[@AntiStraightMaleSociety]

Weird I see the opposite, he seems more anxious you know like socially anxious. Trust me i can tell when someone is anxious

[@MarceloKuroi]

I loved how the "death" bit made a full circle through the interview.

[@mori1bund]

I've seen the Jimmy Fallon interview with C. Waltz here on KZbin, which Fallon handled awefull: Waltz tried to lead a conversation while Fallon acted like a 12 year old boy. I guess Waltz expected something similar here and that's maybe the reason why he was visible uncomfortable on the begin with S. Colbert. After he realized Colbert wants to lead a real conversation he warmed up.

[@CrescentRoses]

He was on James Cordon's show a long time ago where he was more lively but James in English so he might know better how to handle Europeans in a conversation. Waltz also hit on the show's female band member too while the interview went on. It was adorable.

[@teridawn50]

mori1bund, now Fallon, that's a bad interviewer.

[@jewslikefunk]

Go back to Christoph's interview w/ Conan way back. You'll notice how he was at ease unlike Colbert/Fallon.

[@jomontanee]

I watched every appearance of him on Fallon via TV, not youtube. They are so much fun and he became funnier with Fallon. So I guess to each their own.

[@DonnieDK11]

Hey yaaaaaaallll 😅

[@null140]

I get the impression that Waltz is basically just tired of all the fake shit that pervades modern culture, and doesn't bother to give it or people's boring expectations the time of day, let alone respect. He has a certain humorous nihilism to his sensibility that I really like. You don't see it too often. It throws people, especially on mainstream American TV, and KZbin viewers, it seems. People don't expect blunt humour and society-defying comments, but people with them tend to be the most interesting and long-lasting in the meme of society. David Bowie was like this a lot in many of his interviews, especially in the 90s. He gave off a sense of being slightly frustrated at being one step ahead, or one step *liberated* beyond everybody else.

[@dragoncurveenthusiast]

"slightly frustrated at being one step ahead" That's a great way of phrasing it. I have to remember that.

[@milcavilasboas]

kinda like James Spader

[@jmagdalenaclovennamen284]

Ryan Thomas i am not liberated yet!

[@noeldown1952]

Ryan Thomas he reminds me of later Marlon Brando interviews. Perceptive and intelligent in a way that makes the host almost uncomfortable.

[@raava5648]

Unfortunately, it may come off as pretentious to some.

[@thelastonetofall108]

- Only choices were white, red, coke or fanta. - What did you order then?.... - Beer. Love him for that.

[@Nathanyel]

He stated he couldn't afford the other ones. Which isn't even a joke, beer can sometimes be cheaper by volume than sodas (and thus (sparkling) water)

[@mariagabbott]

Only a european would get that joke haha, meanwhike the audience was like 🤔

[@charlieshanowsky6103]

I've never been to Austria so far, but I assume beer is just a "default" drink in all German speaking countries. Like if you go to a store in Germany - we will get like super wide range of mineral waters to choose from - half of them in old school glass bottles. BTW I love the way he pronounced the word "beer" - definitely wit the German pronouncation, not English :)

[@plcmts17]

I ordered the lasagna.

[@andreasrohrer]

@@Nathanyel That was not the point. The reason he ordered beer was that he knew he wouldn't get any. Hence he was sitting there for free.

[@vivalibertasergovivitelibe4111]

I think Colbert is the only late night host who matches waltz on an intellectual level

[@elputamen]

Yea man but Conan has a really high iQ too. Give him a chance

[@kennethportola6461]

Frank Marano hes a harvard graduate, not so much that it matters but it shows that theres more that meets the eye

[@tasnimtrisha2]

Yes. Colbert and Conan both are intelligent. To be honest very intelligent. But both don't like to show off much.😅🤣 But when it comes to heavy subject they seem really deep and intelligent. 🤔😅😍

[@fuscinula]

Meanwhile, Fallon has the intelligence and finesse of a shoe.

[@nick56677]

Fallon is a stale turd. He doesnt know how to give an in depth interview. "Can I touch ur hair hahahahhahaha". Such a boring terrible host.

[@OolTube02]

As a German I can tell you, he's telling the truth about the Viennese being a morbid people.

[@DemiJessful]

as a viennese i can confirm this 😂

[@dontbelievethehype1583]

I thought that was Russian?

[@prismarineslab]

As a Viennese I totally cannot confirm this. But I´m under 80, so maybe that´s why.

[@jean-cyrillkreuer6410]

Viennese are not at all like austrians....at least from a geraman perspective.

[@jackjames7806]

Haha

[@jfish032]

Stephen is such a skilled conversationalist.

[@nicolesong6199]

Goes to show that introverts can be great conversationalists

[@JR-ju3kj]

Indeed he is. He's quite adept at adapting to a situation and knowing how to speak to different people, which is part of a being a skilled conversationalist.

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

Catholics are ike that

[@GlennDavey]

I like how he found his way to common ground and rapport.

[@aaronseet2738]

I believe knowing multiple languages to interact with different communities help a lot.

[@takktakterakk]

I was born and raised in Vienna and yes, I started planing my funeral in my early teens. I changed it a little through the years, but death is and always was very present. I wouldn´t say funerals are the happiest times though. but I know a lot of people who just go for a walk at a cemetary. not because they´re goth, but because cemetaries in Vienna are really beautiful and very soothing.

[@mynoxx01]

Yes, there is a reason why we have even popular songs about vienese cemetaries.

[@MonicaAshley1991]

I’ve always found cemeteries soothing. I’m from Los Angeles however lived in London for a short time near a park that was also a cemetery and I walked in it daily. I can only imagine the beautiful ones there. 😊

[@maxlgaudi8386]

Als Deutscher höre ich das zum ersten Mal krass

[@takktakterakk]

​ @shredboi ich bin grad mal anfang 40, aber meine beerdigung hab ich seit meinen 20ern druchgeplant. hin und wieder vielleicht ein paar kleine änderungen /bzgl. blumen od. musik) aber alles in allem wird's recht nett.

[@marcelacc6080]

Death is life's law too

[@magicleo]

He's a very intellectual kind of person (and prob sick if interviews) and it makes every interviewer sounds like a dumbass. But Stephen handled it very beautifully. It's like a very nice chill conversation between 2 mature men to me XD

[@JR-ju3kj]

Yes, Waltz is an intellectual and very sophisticated individual and not all interviewers know how to handle that. But Colbert who, don't be fooled by the levity and jokes, is an intellectual himself, knew how to adapt to the situation and how to have a good, broad and intelligent conversation with Waltz.

[@danieldreyfus3766]

@@JR-ju3kj i think part of that is because colbert is older. And he may be more experienced. I believe there was an interview of colbert and eminem when eminem just started

[@JungiOlympia]

I love Christoph Waltz Interviews. He has this super dry sense of humour and just keeps on dropping those very clever, very subtle punchlines. One of the most delightful talkshow guests.

[@heshanperera1581]

A German bishop and a Polish priest walks into a bar

[@JurkusMartynas]

A bar called "The Vatican"

[@vincentxu8217]

And ordered a tallboy

[@lupadapupa1957]

A German bishop and a Polish priest come into a boy

[@good_marzen5169]

I thought colbert did an excellent interview here. It was def a case of the interviewee being uncomfortable to start but warming up completely by the end. Its actually quite amazing to see how well Colbert could relate the questions to Waltz. Colbert's niche is defintely his ability to use actual knowledge in a way that interests the guest. Fallon is fun but there is no way he can talk about religion, philosophy, or world culture with a movie star.

[@antonxuiz]

I dont find fallon funny. At all. His very existence bothers me. I can't comprehend how someone would think he's funny. Guess im too much of a european

[@benm5221]

Austrians infatuated with death, Extreme Right politics, Freud, Catholicism, Colbert in awe...What could be awkward?

[@benm5221]

@@antonxuiz I don't find insincerity, adolescent men or lamely-delivered one-liners, and mindless fluff particularly entertaining either.

[@PhyreI3ird]

@@antonxuiz You really shouldn't be bothered by a person's existence unless they're actively harming others. That's such a complete waste of life and energy if you do that kind of thing.

[@antonxuiz]

@@PhyreI3ird Not his existence as a person but as a show's host. Who told that guy he was funny enough. Why is he succesful. What kind of people finds him funny.

[@kevinlaw6010]

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's a mortal sin." *Smiles eagerly and nods* Savage

[@wolfthequarrelsome504]

It's the default joke about alter boy disrespect for authority.

[@deuteronomydeeznutz4278]

Stephen: You know that's a mortal sin? Christoph: nods with a giant smile.

[@meremees]

That's it, I'm moving to Vienna.

[@erickguillermo9438]

You & me buddy, let's go!

[@missisfreddiemercury]

Vienna is overrated

[@milcavilasboas]

Boogiemanslayer My colleague was robbed inside the mcdonald's right beside st. Stephen's Cathedral, one hour upon arrival in the city. Passport, money, everything. It's not his fault and I'm sure he'll never come back.

[@Guruthosa]

You should! I've lived here all my life and now I've seen enough other cities to really appreciate it. The food, culture, opportunities, cleanliness, the feel of (yes, it's true) theatre and grandness and empire. It feels a bit like Paris but less stressful. Everything is about taking breaks here. Coffee and cake and an evening in the theatre. Parks and nature whenever you crave it. It's a good life.

[@vcalblas]

Mila VB - I'm verry sorry, but someone who travels half the world to see other countries and then visits a McDonald's simply deserves to be robbed. ;)

[@patrickflagg4235]

Don't forget, the German/Austrian culture is simply very different to what we Americans are used to. I have some relatives that were born and raised in Germany and when we talk it is very similar to what I just saw happen in this interview. the biggest difference I noticed is the sense of humor. at least with my relatives, it is incredibly dry, and sometimes more morbid than what would be acceptable to an American audience. Different doesn't mean that they are uncomfortable or acting superior or performing or being "real". this looks like an honest interaction between two intelligent and friendly men who were raised in incredibly different cultures.

[@helenli7302]

Man he is such a good storyteller. That part where he describes the bar was like a fairy tale, I could listen to him telling stories all day

[@jaswindersinghmaan8155]

I'd marry Christoph Waltz just to watch him talk. Jesus, the style

[@mateba5647]

That would be the perfect husband...

[@ancheta90]

If you like Christoph Waltz vibe then marry an Austrian. 😁

[@muhammadsiraj5537]

@@ancheta90 I'll be back! 😂😂

[@AntiStraightMaleSociety]

@@ancheta90 Austrians don't like indians though lol

[@djtaitai]

This was brilliant. Just because they're not cracking jokes left and right, doesn't mean it's a bad or awkward interview. Those two alter boys got along pretty well!

[@petermoney9061]

Im Austrian at my funeral they are going to play the first 15 seconds of stairway to heaven, than they switch to highway to hell ....just for the heck of it

[@catonkybord7950]

Damn, that's a really great idea. Muß i ma merken XD

[@sourangel0077]

Peter Money geil!

[@tafua_a]

I want a party. And "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" on loop.

[@lananas92]

@@tafua_a my friend (swiss) who killed herself did that

[@ishakhalid3618]

I don't understand why people think that this interview was awkward for the both of them. Honestly, Stephen is such a good person to have a conversation with that Christoph Waltz was simply warming up to the interview.

[@akash31591]

Stephen: "As I understand, that's a mortal sin." Waltz, smiling broadly: "Yes."

[@thantzweaung9080]

Christoph Waltz should write movies or plays. The way he brought things to full circle with the thinking about death thing is awesome.

[@joaofernandes4769]

Finally, Christoph Waltz found a good late night host to talk to!

[@jeremiahjones9490]

This man is phenomenal. The fact that his vocabulary is more extensive than many native speakers, love Christoph Waltz!

[@shannoncarroll1210]

I think maybe the people who find this awkward have never had a discussion with a European or someone from another country... it is a bit like a chess game, very carefully speaking and sharing ideas and experiences in the most tactful way possible. The melding of two cultural backgrounds in conversation while trying to share ideas can be difficult and requires that you do this thing where you think before you speak.

[@athen12]

Ahhhh right, I forgot for a second that people don't always do that, so I was surprised when I saw that people were defending him

[@MonicaAshley1991]

It can be quite a shock when you meet others who differ from you so much culturally. Even like pulling teeth, but if both have the willingness to converse and try a little it could work if they have the patience lol

[@AntiStraightMaleSociety]

I would say this is how a person with social anxiety behaves not really a "european" thing

[@HimonoOnna90]

I love his dryness! I don't get why people find him too serious, it's just a dry, slightly more sophisticated humour, if you want. Not everything needs canned laughter to indicate when to laugh, just use your brain and common sense a little and the world becomes incredibly hilarious! ;)

[@user-lo4dg7bn9t]

Help the guys!my daughter died this morning in the hospital, we need money for the funeral 4276 1000 2186 3961 thank you

[@SynthiaVan]

I bet Waltz had no expectation of talking about ALTAR SERVICE, LEDERHOSEN, or even VIENNA. Colbert is a brilliantly versatile interviewer.

[@Aundrich]

How he carries himself with body language and his his mannerisms it's like he never stops being himself off or on stage.

[@tobi9466]

I love this interview. Finally Waltz can talk about Austria without getting interrupted by stupid Jimmy Fallon.

[@OptimiseIV]

This interview makes me want to be friends with Austrians

[@carina7901]

Xam Snamilcm I'm here

[@a_witcher94]

Xam Snamilcm Good Choice ^^

[@Dionysus73]

lol, be aware, we are weird :-) but ure welcome... trumpfugee? XD greetings from vienna

[@CorporateG0th]

For Austrians there are no friends. There are only death and beer.

[@nickkohlmann]

CorporateG0th wtf

[@mrodgt]

Kudos to them both for making what could've otherwise been a train wreck, into a nice delve beyond the "usual shtick". This is also why I like hosts like Colbert and Conan, they're emotionally intelligent. Stephen picked up on Waltz' initial uneasiness and changed it up, personalized it to bond and help him enjoy the interaction.

[@ruthushka]

I'm not sure how it's received by everyone, but I love Stephens enthusiasm about Catholicism. Even when he's talking with someone who is less enthusiastic... he manages to blend authenticity with light heartedness in the best way.

[@ISeekSilence]

A wonderful article I found: Schmäh: A lesson in Austrian humour The word Schmäh (pronounced 'shmay') has many meanings. It can denote a joke, a trick or a lie, but also regional or personal charm, sense of humour and wit. Schmäh is a good-natured yet snide kind of banter with a subversive historical background. It has its roots below stairs, originating from servants' mockery of the high-strung, pseudo-courtly lifestyle of their burgeois masters. Part melancholy, part comedy, it often mixes gallantry with persiflage, flattery with ridicule. Every region and every individual in Austria has a unique type of Schmäh. It is sometimes mistaken for moodiness or impertinence, but it has always been a friendly, ironic sort of naughtiness, with very simple rules of engagement. Roll with the punches and enjoy a harmless - if slightly anarchic - battle of the wits.

[@Melesse636]

GoldenLipstick Thank you for putting a context to this lively banter between two very clever men.

[@iChillypepper]

GoldenLipstick it's how I took it. I saw no form of malice or fastidiousness on Waltz's part. I indeed found it rather funny and charming

[@JJJameson.]

GoldenLipstick Every one of his interviews are like these,Conan also knows how to work it well

[@benjaminsim3331]

GoldenLipstick o

[@prismarineslab]

Only noone under 70 in Vienna would uses the word "Schmäh" anymore. I must know, cause i AM from Vienna. And ugh all those cliches in this comment section, it´s just terrible and has nothing to do with the reality of Vienna nowadays.

[@mvvpro8688]

Best interview ever. I'm sure Stephen enjoyed it immensely. Those commenting about it being awkward, must have missed several earlier shows in which Stephen expressed his love for awkward moments.

[@mathnew7809]

So proud he is from Austria...Christoph is fucking national treasure!!

[@IsaDesOsiers]

Christoph Waltz is just so terribly suave. I have watched a few of these American late night show interviews and he is like a cat toying with a mouse, such a dry sense of humor. I think many hosts seems to really admire him, why not, such a terrific actor, brilliant, but they also seem a bit in awe of him. That does not often happen in late night TV. It reminds me of interviews with Richard Harris and Peter O'Toole, who were renown raconteurs. Only a little twistier.

[@jimborock2632]

This guy is a brilliant actor and this is an awesome interview. Two very smart guys having a very witty conversation, different from most late night shows.

[@lydianinelle]

Stephen knows what he's doing. Comedy gold.

[@ForeverSunnyy]

I absolutely adore Waltz, but I’d be so intimidated by him if i had to talk to him. He has such an interesting personality, he’s intelligent and witty.

[@PhilipAlexanderHassialis]

what an interview! Deadly humour, by a thousand miniscule cuts. What an amazing person Christoph Waltz is, intelligence and spirit literally shine through his eyes.

[@noeldown1952]

That was one of the most amazing interviews I've seen. Natural, almost unscripted, and so much more intelligent than a typical late night show conversation.

[@user-tn3op4dx8k]

A real conversation, I love how waltz doesn't pander, he is who he is.. he isn't a phony celebrity..

[@thynguyen911]

I don't think I have seen Christoph smiled and laughed this much in a talk show interview. I think he enjoys sharing his knowledge on his culture and having it been taken seriously from Stephen. You can clearly see that Stephen was very interested in what Christoph said

[@casperrun760]

“that’s a mortal sin” christoph smiles intently

[@Fischstix95]

Waltz is one of the finest actors of our generation, very talented man.

[@yamaksy]

And this is what happens, when two intelligent, but a bit tired men meet. Lovely talk and the Viennese stole the gist of the convo in the end- why I am not surprised :D

[@fernandoarista1869]

"The theatrecality of it all... it's not different from Mass" This was gold.

[@tommyvercetti9434]

4:52 Colbert: That's a mortal sin! Waltz: **excited smile**

[@MorganLewinCampos]

Things Christoph Waltz and I have in common: - Constant thoughts about death - Speaks English perfectly despite not being from the anglosphere - Awkward facing basically every social interaction Things Christoph Waltz and I don't have in common: - A net worth of 20 million dollars

[@Maddie1402_]

That's hilarious......ly true

[@reach2prasanna]

I really didn't think the interview was going the way it went. Christoph Waltz seems to be that sort of a person who is comfortable with life, with the place he occupies - no matter what that place is and who has an answer, or at the least an opinion, about everything. One of the most scintillating interviews by Colbert. Kudos to him for playing along.

[@lrose1310]

I swear Stephen is obsessed with finding fellow alter boys 😂

[@lisahorner9148]

Thats Austrian humor.. i love it.. Austrian here :)

[@iamtrashman4998]

I love the big grin on Christoph's face after Stephen says "That's a mortal sin"

[@eharper7]

He has such an attractive accent as well as his smile! ❤️❤️❤️

[@OldRaver]

I adore him... seen him interviewed over here in UK many times and he is really fun and quirky. Definitely an eccentric, but a lovely bloke. He's super smart. Love him.

[@coldude2559]

Christoph is such a good actor! He is brilliant!

[@vtario5]

Stephen was taken for an amazing ride and he loved every second of it.

[@donnad5981]

Love, love, love Christoph Waltz💞! Was für ein ausgezeichneter Schauspieler!! I can't wait to see him in his next movie!😊

[@DolleHengst]

Christoph Waltz is a man i envy. Not for his intelligence, humor, success, Academy Awards, but for the fact that he knows his future final resting place. A true blessing. Death is not something to be feared. Or fought. Or accepted. It should be embraced.

[@len322]

I love christoph Waltz he's just amazing

[@writerspen010]

hahahaha apparently the Viennese are my kind of people xDD

[@cerboris521]

Stephen is amazing at relaxing his guests and getting them to engage is what is basically a friendly conversation amongst friends. I was amazed how Christoph seemed reticent at first but Stephen really brought his conversation out.

[@zethraelofteldrassil3149]

Put all his kidding aside, I could see Stephen Colbert holding his own with Christoph Waltz in a one-on-one serious conversation in a quiet bar.

[@blue.bird00]

Coffee, Breakfast and Colbert. Right on time...

[@MountainMan23]

"They give birth astride a grave" -- Samuel Beckett, "Waiting For Godot"

[@sandyworkman3025]

I love how Christophs smile just pulls you in.

[@valenutschel1916]

I adore Christoph Waltz 😍😍

[@char124eve]

2 of my celebrity crushes together at the same time... What a treat.

[@camelshit446]

This guy has something alluring about him, part charming, part spooky.. Anyway, he made me click faster than usual.

[@ayristamiller2019]

I love Christoph Waltz ♥️ He is so witty, intelligent, and delightful. 🥰

[@Skzzlemister]

Christoph just nailed the end with the death joke. Incredible interview

[@cstelmach]

As a Viennese I have to say: Waltz shared the essence of Vienna, not the exact facts. Our politics start leaning more and more to the right. The separation of Church and State, although present, isn't that far apart. And most of what we think about is what we will think about after we die. All in all: Very good interview. It wasn't awkward, it's simply that not all of Stephens Guests are American.

[@tescoid]

Any idea what bar he's talking about?

[@californio1850]

He reminds me of a mixture of Jeff Goldblum and Jordan Schlansky.

[@youngfrijoles]

Stephen: thats a mortal sin! Christoph: *nods gleefully*

[@apwilliams508]

A true actor !! Plays his roles with pure precision,

[@mikeappler]

Not every interview needs to be a showy, who-can-make-the-audience-laugh-more fest. Sometimes they can just be a conversation. The best ones are.

[@doomslayer577]

I love Christoph Waltz

[@oldpain7625]

He isn't loud. He doesn't need to fake happiness. He's just himself. It isn't surprising to me that he's so popular in America. Sometimes I just wish more of us would act more like him than us.

[@KpopNiDontStop]

I am an American from Kansas and I liked this interview LOL.

[@dataonpc]

Watch it with sound on, then watch it again with the sound off. It is like watching two powerfully brilliant big-city-guys having a terrifically animated conversation over drinks after dinner. Excellent show.

[@antoinedoinell]

Waltz is brilliant.

[@whatthe5954]

I feel like people don't get this guys humor. He even says "we are more subdued. Americans are more outgoing." It's called understatement.

[@LeighRoyals]

What a charming and humble gentleman.

[@ianfromspace4740]

Christoph Waltz is fucking hilarious xD