David Knell - PIG - Chef Finway - Entire Scene

[@KJTB8]

This scene is one of the best in a unexplainably great film. It is burned into my memory and rises up to the forefront of my mind at the strangest times. The haunted, desperate look of agony through a painted on smile on Chef Finway's face conjures up feelings I'm glad I've only ever had one or twice in my whole life. I just want to reach through the screen and hug him. And with Cage opposite, it truly makes this a film worth watching. Not since Baldwin in Glengary Glenross has a supporting actor stolen almost the entire film. If you've somehow stumbled on this video,a nd stumbled on my comment and NOT seen Pig - do yourself a favour and buy it right now. Best film of the last 5 years, hands down.

[@Widderic]

"Everyday there is less of you." This hit me really hard. I have so many passions that I've neglected in order to focus on a career that leaves me empty. I used to create various forms of art and now I come home exhausted from the day only to relax and enjoy other people's art. I really need to reach back into my past and find a way to inspire myself. Maybe it's time for a mushroom trip.

[@davidsimmons6812]

The way that Derek chokes out that abrupt laugh after he says "Liver Scotch Eggs with a Honey Curry mustard" is just so heartbreaking because it tells you instantly that Robin is right. Derek has walked away from his dream and it's killing his soul. The recognition that flits across Derek's face and the way he struggles to avoid breaking down completely is a master class in the subtlety of acting. David Knell should have at least been nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

[@AllUnbelievableShits]

When I have a restaurant food truck or serving food. I'm going to serve this because I want to honor what he loves and his passion for him

[@stephengrigg5988]

​@WylderWatkinsand you're just a person

[@ElijahGomez7712]

@WylderWatkinsWhat a boring way to experience things.

[@elvinfoehammer]

I did not expect this scene. I chose to watch this movie on a whim, and it was such a beautiful and powerful experience - especially this scene. When he unravels his life's facade and shows how he betrayed his inner dream, it hit me like a ton of bricks...such a poignant message and unbelievably acted. Bravo! and thanks for making me cry on Christmas. Best wishes to you and yours!

[@theleap2946]

This scene is a constant reminder for myself to never sell my soul for my job. Life hasn’t turned out the way I want it, and much like Derek in this scene I have to pull myself out of bed and go to work. It’s gut wrenching because it is so true for millions of us. It’s why I watch and critique movies in my free time, because I know deep down I will never get to make my own. I always watch this scene because it should be studied not just in film courses but also sociology and psychology courses. This is nuance. This is subtext. We don’t get a lot of it in our media anymore. It’s a perfectly acted scene and I commend you Mr. Knell for holding your own conveying all of the regret, sadness, delusion and hypocrisy needed for such a short and important scene. 👍🏻

[@stratrovarius]

The reward for selling your dream is money. The price? Most of your soul...and nobody depicted it better so far than David Knell in this scene with this incredible, outstanding acting. Reminds me never to give up music, no matter how little the chances of sucess are. The bass is "my pub".

[@oseasgonzalez4307]

One of the best scenes of the year. It's moments like this that remind me why I love cinema.

[@Hayhoestudios]

No joke or sarcasm. this is one of the greatest scenes in cinema history. It goes really deep and is a mirror of how many of us live. Well acted you three.

[@AllUnbelievableShits]

I dont understand how it didn't get any award nominations. I think the fight club scene took away more then it added. If maybe that scene was a little more main stream it would of been a winner.

[@Hayhoestudios]

@@AllUnbelievableShits It deserved a lot of them. Maybe it was too small of a movie? But I think there are a lot smaller of movies that have gotten awards and nominations. Oh well, still a great film and fantastic scene.

[@AllUnbelievableShits]

@Hayhoestudios yea one of my favorites. Just made a t shirt design for it loved it too much

[@Hayhoestudios]

@@AllUnbelievableShits oh no way nice, what does it look like?

[@AllUnbelievableShits]

@Hayhoestudios just black and white grainy kinda bootleg esque. Never seen a PIG shirt so wanted to make one last night had a ping

[@jasonwolfsen8757]

I saw "The Menu" recently and it felt as almost like a sequel to this scene if he didn't change to realize his dream.

[@SilverShieldLegion]

Best scene in the movie. Bravo.

[@perennialistperspective]

it's either the best or tied with the best. the scene where Adam Arkin realizes he's eating a dish from years back that had special meaning for him, showing him that Nic Cage remembered him and/or still cares, was very moving as well.

[@hollowed.puppy.chan19]

Kudos to Derek's actor..that is exactly what someones face looks like when slapped with reality

[@dtowns]

I always come back to this scene. Not just for Cage’s performance, but for yours, David. You had the most memorable scene in the film in my opinion. You should truly be proud of yourself.

[@soldiersvejk2053]

Excellent performance. It was the most impressive scene in the movie.

[@adamalvey2491]

You pulled this scene together so well, you can sense so much history. Like you've been striving for this respect in an industry for years and still feel like an imposter, then somebody from your past pulls all of those misguided feelings together that have been under the surface for so long. Like a kid looking for validation from a parent and finally getting it in the form of hard truth.

[@mlfilms9828]

Thank you David for gifting us with this scene, it was moving for anyone who’s put a dream on hold

[@Windex314]

Fantastic fantastic fantastic performance!

[@davidsimmons6812]

This is one of the best scenes in any film I have ever seen. All three actors do phenomenal work. The compassion and encouragement at the root of Robin's quiet but brutal peeling away of the layers of lies within which Derek has bound himself is one of the most badass buddha exchanges I have witnessed. David Knell's performance is superlative. I cannot wait to see what Michael Sarnoski does next. My only regret at this point is that the Blu-Ray does not have a commentary track from him.

[@hungrytervigon]

Well his new movie’s great too

[@davidsimmons6812]

@@hungrytervigon - I haven't seen the second Quiet Place film, so I want to get to that one before I see Day One.

[@Nvrloptimism]

Haven't wanted a character of fiction succeed as bad as I wanted Chef Finway to succeed in a long time...the irony being that he already "succeeded" in the eye of strangers...amazing scene and I'd like to imagine that he followed his dreams to live life to the fullest.

[@TacoWrath95]

What makes this scene even more brilliant and heartbreaking is even though Derek only worked briefly with Robin and was fired by him years ago, the fact that Robin still *remembered* Derek and what his dream was cut straight into his soul. He's been working with and catering to people who only see him as just another chef, but the fact that Robin remembered those things, in addition to his speech, broke right through the bubble Derek had built around himself. It's such a masterful thing to see, only made better by David Knell's performance alongside Nicholas Cage.

[@judithjamess8189]

David is A to Z total actor. GREAT. Let the secret out!!!!!

[@Revchimp]

I still think about this scene constantly. David absolutely kills it here. Amazing.

[@Neilxtc]

So well acted by all, across the board… one of my favorite scenes of all time.

[@stevebelanger3086]

Excellent scene. Amongst the few movie scenes I just keep rewatching. Very well played. Bravo David.

[@lucasmeyer5286]

As a hospitality management student, I absolutely adore this scene. While writing reports, I often had to write mission/vision statements, or concept descriptions. And it always felt a bit pretentious, insincere and fake. And the way this chef describes his restaurant is just the same. It looks terrific on paper, but in real life, it’s just fake, which is pointed out by Cage’s character.

[@anaisantacreu]

Impresionante interpretació de David knell 👏👏👏

[@Assisi4]

This was a great movie. After I saw it I immediately went on here to find this scene specifically only to find many had beaten me to the punch. It's a powerful scene because it thwarts your expectations.

[@Snottle1]

Masterfully acted. It takes an already brilliantly written scene and elevates it even more. Well done!

[@michaelcioce3227]

Thanks for posting this. This was my favorite scene in the movie. amazing performances from everyone in this scene. Thank you!

[@chor-danpiotyrsohn3730]

Hi David - Brilliant work. Simply oustanding.

[@tzimukim]

You were brilliant in this scene , best scene in the movie -well done!

[@ronberryessa]

Excellent performance.

[@dafilmqueen556]

I feel like not enough people are talking about how the other guy, Amir, just realized that his estranged father was the man with the pig. Like, in the aftermath of what is objectively the best most underrated scene in all of cinema, Derek gives in to sadness and reveals in subtle ways who the pig kidnapper is, but it was Amir who knew who he meant. It's just unbelievable that after being killed emotionally by Rob reminding him of the dream he gave up for success, Derek willingly gives him the key he needs to find the pig right in front of him. Bro, they are all poor in this scene-Rob for losing his pig, Derek for losing his dream, and Amir for having to deal with the emotional massacre and estranged daddy issues going on..

[@EM-K-Ultra]

Such a powerful moment

[@ruansiebert]

Truly an epic scene

[@bigbrother1211]

The whole scene, is amazing

[@justinrobinson1008]

remarkable work.

[@Barshki]

This was the best scene in any movie that year

[@stephengrigg5988]

The way he catches himself when talking about why he never opened his pub, and goes "I really wanted- uh, that was such a long time ago" is tragic. He's denying the truth, and is lying to himself with a story he's convinced himself to say because if he doesn't, he has to accept that he gave up on his dream

[@lucasmeyer5286]

“The question, Raymond, was what did you want to be?!” (Let’s see how many people get this one)

[@mistergekiga2455]

Human Sacrifice

[@edalvarado6144]

a veterinarian

[@Quoxozist]

fight club of course. sadly the new generation doesn't know it, but it's every inch as relevant today as it was in 99

[@jamiemiller8678]

Freakin awesome glad I found out about the movie

[@jasonwolfsen8757]

I want to see this movie for your character alone. I hope you get some lead roles or maybe a spin off movie from this. From Total Recall to this, I always wish there was a lot more of you in the films.

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

I love how Cage deconstructed the chef

[@moldiworp9143]

David fkin absolutely nailin it.

[@ethandenaro1221]

mazel tov david! you just earned yourself a subscriber

[@Josh-mh3kl]

not the entire scene. You have to see the 2 minutes prior to appreciate the full scene

[@baccaratfitness2360]

Outstanding movie. Cage is great.

[@Nitronic99]

Nicholas Cage is maybe the greatest actor alive right now.

[@Johnnynbk]

Got some eric idle goin' on there.

[@robotjoxx]

I hate this scene more than almost anything. I hate when a writer preaches at me through a character and offers their take on authenticity, especially when done this pretentiously.

[@fakename2926]

Um, you hate the idea that throwing away everything you’ve really wanted and were passionate about for the sake of a socially imposed standard of success is a slow, self destructive, and morally degrading enterprise to undertake? Because I know people who are, like “Chef Finway”, successful by the definition of their occupation, income, and prestige, and are visibly dying inside because they aren’t emotionally invested in any of the elements making up their daily lives, but have too much discipline and drive to accept that the life they’re living isn’t suitable for *them* in particular. This isn’t to say that such a lifestyle isn’t suitable for anyone, just that the ideals instilled by society for everyone to aspire towards being the largest existence isn’t necessarily correct for *everyone*, and that too many people are being broken down psychologically by the contrast between what they’re truly invested in on a personal level, and what they’ve been investing into professionally, with the former being neglected for the latter to the detriment of the individual in question.

[@robotjoxx]

@@fakename2926I hate when a writer is making a thinly veiled argument without good execution. I’ll break it down. In This scene A non integral character enters the film. We are told, through exposition, the backstory of this character (told not shown, lazy and bad). The character has no dimension, they are just the personification of forced pretensions. Our Nicholas Cage character sees right through the pretensions of the “fake” chef, dismantling them with ease, changing the character for the better. Our main character’s actions should show forward growth or in the case of a tragedy, the opposite. This scene shows neither, because it’s not about the character; the character is a mouthpiece. If this showed something in terms of growth or antigrowth, I’d be on board. If a more talented writer wrote it, I’d be fine with making a statement. If you fail at the fundamentals of storytelling all I’m going to see are the components. Sorry, this scene is bad, and so is this movie. I don’t care about reality as much as narrative structure and character development. Just because something is real does not mean it’s necessarily interesting.

[@hackdriver8817]

@@robotjoxx Hello Mr AI