Directors Roundtable: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Todd Field & More

Alejandro González Iñárritu ('Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths'), Gina Prince-Bythewood ('The Woman King'), Todd Field ('Tár'), Joseph Kosinski ('Top Gun: Maverick'), Sarah Polley ('Women Talking'), and JD Dillard ('Devotion') join The Hollywood Reporter for our full Directors Roundtable.
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Directors Roundtable: Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Todd Field & More
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[@ivan105man]

This was the moment to have Iñárritu and Del Toro together in the round table

[@benedickdanganan420]

they have a fun roundtable with alfonso cuaron in the charlie rose show

[@MARKANTHONYGUZ]

@@benedickdanganan420 from like 20 years ago…

[@HazyChestNutz]

@@MARKANTHONYGUZ Looks like you have been living under a rock. Del Toro released a movie recently.

[@MARKANTHONYGUZ]

@@HazyChestNutz not my point

[@sashamagician]

EXACTLY

[@jed6780]

I was raised in Mexico City and remember when Alejandro was a popular radio host at WFM, 96.9, a hip station that played rock hits (Depeche Mode, etc), in the late 80s/early 90s. He was a storyteller even then and would come up with these whimsical radio plays full of sound effects. A popular one that comes to mind is El Pavo Asesino (The Killer Turkey), aired one holiday season. It was basically a hilarious slasher Christmas story about a pissed off turkey killing people left and right - and it proved so popular that it had sequels every year at Christmas. Stories aside, he was also beloved as an engaging personality, but I would've never imagined he might become one of the world's foremost film directors, especially in largely dramatic fare.

[@seigfriedmk]

Alejandro starting his career at 35 is inspiring

[@JP47471]

didn't start his career at 35; but did direct first movie at 35.

[@mejohn101]

I wish he said 45!

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

@mejohn101 @mejohn101 Mr. Ely Callaway, founded his little factory of golf clubs at 65.

[@j.danielshaffer5857]

@@mejohn101 Michael Haneke

[@mejohn101]

@@j.danielshaffer5857 oh word?

[@Psyfoob]

This is one of the best moderators these THR roundtables have had. Hats off to her! 👏🏼

[@ahnmin]

Terrific moderation. Especially appreciated how Rebecca steered the conversation and kept the panel from talking over each other.

[@SyvilMedia]

Yes another director round table ! I hope to be there in 2 years. Hope to see some of you who are watching and heading there too

[@RyMovieGuy]

I understand why there was mixed reception towards Bardo, but it was honestly one of my favorite films of the year.

[@rafitxu4]

Mine too. So underrated.

[@travisspazz1624]

Yeah, it grew on me as it went along. The conversation with his daughter in the pool into the burial was wonderfully done.

[@lchenz918]

Alejandro's accent is sublime

[@mejohn101]

Yes, so erudite! I love that

[@ndo533]

I knew Sarah Polley looked familiar. She was the lead actress in Zack Snyders Dawn of the Dead 2004, a great film. Incredible journey for her to the directors chair, and to be able to direct so many amazing actresses. Kudos👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@andya8960]

She’s been directing for 20 years!! You should check out her earlier films Away From Her and Stories We Tell they’re awesome

[@johnvilleneuve8484]

@@andya8960 And "Take This Waltz"

[@andya8960]

@@johnvilleneuve8484 Personally, I don't love that one but it's worth watching i guess

[@Lifeissorich.]

Alejandro and Todd being the only ones with final cut is not surprising at all.

[@oldchicken2]

Why?

[@Lifeissorich.]

@@oldchicken2 they accomplished more than the others and they're not doing big IP studio projects.

[@thatBIGchicken]

I loved this selection, but also a part of me really wanted Park Chaan-Wook, Damien Chazelle, Cameron, Spielberg, Del Toro and Iñarritu in a roundtable, would’ve been prettu epic. At least Park Chaan-Wook since he’s one of my favorite directors ever.

[@R__K]

THR does *TONS* of these roundtable discussions. Look them up on their page.

[@thatBIGchicken]

@@R__K Yeah, been watching them every year, they're always great, no complaints there. I just wish they included those filmmakers this year since they got films out. I would absolutely love also to see Charlotte Wells here

[@scottbarkley496]

"He pulled his phone out at the end of the meeting & greenlit the movie" 15:55 WHO HAS THAT POWER ANYMORE ?!!!

[@OldBluesChapterandVerse]

Tom Cruise, apparently.

[@kmlgraph]

Cruise could do that because he is his own producer with access to big studio money, thanks to the billions he has made for Hollywood over a 40 year career.

[@erinnmjones]

I’m soooooo glad they talked about self tapes for actors. It spoke to my spirit

[@TitoJamesWriter]

I'd love to see a Roundtable of animation Directors for film and TV. After doing Primal Genndy Tartakovsky should be among the Greats. Animation is FILM.

[@trevoreisner]

That Bardo dance scene will stick with me forever

[@ReR7474]

Host is much better than the other person!!!

[@artbrutfilm]

Looking at their water glasses Alejandro is the only one here that knows it's important to stay hydrated.

[@joshberkin5567]

Being hydrated is overrated

[@isadorastrokes]

What an amazing moderator! She asked thoughtful questions, made great segways and kept everyone in the conversation. Please take note, The Hollywood Reporter (and never have Stephen Galloway again)!

[@theogoldberg8919]

Alejandro sharing about his creative process and the time it took him to get there is AMAZING thanks #thehollywoodreporter

[@Cash42]

So happy that Joseph Kosinski is here!!! However, I wish Peele could’ve been a part of this.

[@bariton7578]

Jordan Peele was in the Writers Roundtable, they never have the same person twice even if they did a great job in multiple departments

[@Cash42]

@@bariton7578 yeah I know it was awesome seeing him in that too, but personally I would’ve preferred to see him with the directors round table. I’m much more interested in insights to the directing than to the screenplay

[@ToxicTurtleIsMad]

Peele is a charlatan

[@HAL-st4ll]

In a year where Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro and Darren Aronofsky made movies in Awards Contention, this is the group we get?!

[@santosgarcia1893]

Thinking the same thing smh was looking forward to them

[@merqueenafrica]

Those guys you've mentioned probably don't feel the need to do it.

[@alexiscuarezma]

@@merqueenafrica they also probably don't make themselves available and are "busy".

[@rics1883]

Todd field made a masterpiece ’TAR’

[@ToxicTurtleIsMad]

Lol what masterpiece? Its actual ideological garbage.

[@rics1883]

@@ToxicTurtleIsMad Its not for everyone, go watch some avenger movie

[@mlw9195]

It’s hardly a masterpiece my love. It’s fine

[@mejohn101]

@@mlw9195 what an odd comment

[@mlw9195]

@@mejohn101 how’s it odd. It’s just my varying opinion

[@daniellebelisle2446]

The scene Gina is referencing around 48:00 made me weep. Amazing it was done by take 3.

[@marcosladarense]

I'd actually thought it was by take 1 because the young actress really cries like with tears rolling down, what is something extremely rare to happen in a movie. So I thought that noway she would be able to cry again in more than one take at the same day

[@gthomas9490]

Yay Sarah !🇨🇦

[@martinkiss3333]

Where is Darren Aronofsky and Martin Mcdonagh?

[@bariton7578]

Martin Mcdonagh was in the Writers Roundtable, they never have the same person twice even if they did a great job in multiple departments

[@sunnnysingh3498]

Park choon wook and ss rajmouli were director of the years. Hollywood will die a slow death. Mark my words

[@Cash42]

Darren should’ve definitely been here. I do think Martín was a great pick for the writers roundtable though

[@marcor7044]

You easily could have squeezed Guillermo Del Toro, Martin McDonagh or James Cameron in here, maybe even the Daniels

[@ReR7474]

They have these rounds based on the theme of the films.

[@ErikBAnderson]

@@ReR7474 Since when?

[@scottmena4653]

As an actor and director, so much of this was so informative. I love how they spoke about meeting with their actors and learning more from them in meetings than in auditions. Love their advice on directors making their first feature film. Totally going to take all that advice.

[@colstonlchinese]

Gina Prince-Bythewood is noticeably a sensitive and compassionate film director.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Agree with Todd Field boredom is death of the art

[@rameshdevasi6720]

bardo deserve oscar

[@inesrodriguez876]

Such an interesting and inspirational moment !

[@Rosewtr_]

Wowow! Loved this! Thank you for sharing!!

[@liag5300]

here for Sarah Polley

[@mykal.7424]

I remember after watching Twister my sons thought Todd Field was Robert Patrick (People forget he was an actor) I thought Maverick was the best film i saw this yr. and i get it Tom Cruise gets the credit , but Joseph Kosinski deserves a ton of credit for creating something new and keeping it familiar ..I think the Oscars aren't nearly as important as it was 20 plus yrs ago , but he deserved at least a director nomination

[@alexanderclaylavin]

Everyone asking for Del Toro, Aronofsky, Spielberg needs to go back and watch the hits. These guys practically have museums in their honor now. Keep it moving with some new voices.

[@p4rzival127]

Hearing a lot of these conversations I'm always wondering , how is it there exec who don't want to make a movie like a Birdman!!!

[@eme.261]

It hadn't been done before. Execs aren't creatives-- they're investors, not visionaries. They aren't known for their willingness to take risks on projects that are purely creative vision. Even another well-respected filmmaker said it shouldn't be done the way Alejandro envisioned.

[@AverysCinemaReview]

Gina Prince-Bythewood is a legendary director. 🙌🏿🎬

[@suzygirl1843]

It's her breakthrough moment. She still needs more iconic work done

[@elliotbaker]

Too early

[@ndo533]

@@suzygirl1843 maybe to white ppl. Shes been legendary to the blk community since the 90s, putting out stellar work and iconic films

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@suzygirl1843 girl be quiet. no she doesn't. she's great.

[@scooterlibbie]

Suzy and Elliot she’s been making movies for 30 years. Where you been?

[@enesballa236]

Just give the Oscar for best Director to Kosinski already. Bro made the best movie of the year.

[@geoafe66]

great talk

[@richfictionfighter]

15:56 “Top Gun Maverick is the highest-grossing film of 2022”. As of the day this video dropped, you might want to update that bit of information

[@AlejandroMendozaAuVi]

Animated film directors Roundtable Next!

[@carltonbright6923]

As a follow-up series, have them discuss why and how specific movies of the past were important touchstones with their own work.

[@Iker122]

Sarah Polley and Todd Field, you guys are amazing.. but overall a great roundtable

[@visions_of_noah]

Sarah Polley: "Something that hasn't been said that you want to say" Joseph Kosinski who did "Top Gun": 👀👀👀

[@VAZZU]

When is cinematographers round table releasing?

[@bobunitone]

Hope they do one. It gets shorter and shorter each year.

[@VAZZU]

Very disappointed, they just didn’t do it this time

[@bobunitone]

@@VAZZU Yeah, that was disappointing. At least Sir Roger Deakins has his podcast, highly recommend a listen.

[@angelicareyes9596]

what an amazing interview. this roundtable was so touching and inspiring

[@buckib03]

Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun Director) should cosplay as The Joker and break the internet.

[@sneakaholic011]

great host! great guests! fave ep

[@theredninjaza]

For "directors" this group is really soft spoken.

[@suzygirl1843]

Directors aren't typically loud. They're observant and direct the people in front of them

[@joshberkin5567]

@@suzygirl1843 it's funny how different the personalities of actors and directors are

[@hrctdelrey9540]

I wish the daniels were here but yay

[@alejandras1901]

WHERES CHARLOTTE WELLS IN THIS CONVO

[@aeonlincoln5474]

08:20 I think that commercial was a trailer for Gears of War

[@blenderfemale]

why are The Daniels missing from all these panels? I've not seen the actors or directors of "Everything Everywhere All at Once" anywhere and it's saddening.

[@joehamersly1050]

Daniel Kwan was on the Writer’s Roundtable last month and Michelle Yeoh was on a recent Actresses Roundtable; I highly recommend both! 👍 I agree that they should be more represented and their creativity shared on a wider basis.

[@cosmicmanik]

Is there any chance we can get the 'final cut' version of this roundtable without any kind of editing? I miss when this roundtables were posted in its entire duration time.

[@differentdumensions9209]

Love this!

[@JoshandErik]

Who made the horrendous creative decision to motion track their names and films to the directors in the intro? It's not poorly done, but why do it with so much text and movement?

[@IagoRodriguezDopico]

TIL that Birdman is a comedy.

[@cameronkaercher919]

These shots need more headroom

[@juni3116]

Lol why is JD here? No one is talking about Devotion for Oscars

[@binthamadicamara2077]

Wow I wonder why James Cameron and SS Rajamouli are not at this table?

[@SP-po1sd]

Jim Cameron?

[@theogoldberg8919]

Gina is very genuine timid and sincere. I like that very much

[@NJCUJan]

Would have loved to see Spielberg here.

[@ToxicTurtleIsMad]

Some on the table definetly dont deserve to share it with him

[@sianspherica]

I really hope THR was able to provide screeners or theatrical viewings of all their movies to each other. I think these interviews work best IF all the directors have seen each other's films that they are there to promote/discuss. As a fan I've only seen Top Gun Maverick and Tar out of these directors current work they are promoting.

[@theogoldberg8919]

Sarah Polley is super interesting and smart

[@LGCOOL123]

You should have also brought SS Rajamouli, director of RRR for this discussion too ... He would have brought a different but fresh take to the table plus your views would have skyrocketed.

[@DDR131]

I want to see screenwriters roundtable.

[@แอนใจดี-ป1ฏ]

Yes

[@wiggitywhacked]

Daniels should be here

[@josephmarshall4053]

Love to see my girl Gina . She’s one of the greats ❤

[@rockyelvis]

Wish Baumbach and Spielberg was here

[@Joselitty]

excellent

[@adolfopena7358]

Todd Field looks like Dave Filoni.

[@readmyscript2922]

Couldn't get Spielberg or Cameron, then?

[@katarinala]

is it me or it’s insane how much Joseph resembles Tom Cruise? 😅

[@amy_yoshikawa]

I thought the same thing too😆 he could play Tom's brother in his own movie too.

[@sahirbansal7027]

Was expecting SS Rajamouli here🥺

[@englandsensation]

I wish the Daniels were here.

[@redcrabdue1787]

One of them was in the Writer's Roundtable.

[@oldschoolabrahamhicks2742]

Me too! They could've got Scheinert on lol

[@sianspherica]

How did nobody ask Todd about working with Stanley Kubrick?!

[@alexanderclaylavin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXPFq56LZpuWbdk He talks Kubrick in this recent podc

[@ericfurst6091]

They should have asked Todd Field, how the experience was to work with Stanley Kubrick.

[@richfictionfighter]

The video has dropped!

[@lexis4490]

Is Spielberg going to do this group conversations? 😔

[@Cash42]

If you think about it, it makes sense why he wouldn’t want to answer a bunch of personal questions about his life given the the context of the film

[@petergivenbless900]

He may turn up at the DGA discussion like he did last year for 'West Side Story'.

[@clintkorethoski159]

Booourn's to having Cameron, Spielberg, Aronofsky, Scorsese, or Scott at the table! No offense to those directors, but their already established! Besides Alejandro, it was cool hearing from newer directors!

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

Iñárritu has a new movie out? 😆😆

[@jacobmacdonagh4070]

Where are Spielberg and Chazelle and Mendes on all these roundtables

[@ricardoescobar1166]

14:00

[@scottbarkley496]

TOP GUN: MAVERICK = MASTERPIECE

[@sgvideos3209]

Is there a rule that says you can’t be on the round table twice? James Cameron and Steven Spielberg should both be on!

[@johnnycatsup]

7:00 Sarah's gums 👀

[@rogerlid2118]

Gina Prince-Bythewood is soooo cute 😊

[@Thatpinksopretty]

Where tf is He who will win the category at the Oscars i.e.Park Chan Wook?

[@Notnmywatchplaya]

Where’s Kyle newacheck?

[@thecoolblacknerd]

(Inside Scoop) numerous attempts were made to James Cameron to be at the table but he eventually refused due to having Covid

[@amy_yoshikawa]

They should do a part 2 of directors roundtable with Cameron, Spielberg, Del Toro, Daniel, Mcdonagh & Aronofsky. This was disappointing.

[@bettywmtorres8583]

Daniels where are you?

[@justthatmoviedirectorguy85]

why isn't Damien chazele here? or even andrew dominiks or bazz luzzman they too deserve to be here man

[@adolfopena7358]

I feel bad for Devotion bombing.

[@relebohilemofelehetsi3327]

I WISH NOAH BAUMBACH WAS HERE BUT ITS FINE😩😥😭😭😭😭

[@Largentina.]

White Noise isn't going to be nominated for anything. Released too late in the year.

[@missltonay]

gina!

[@CapitalFProductions]

I admire all of them but I wouldn’t be surprised if all of these directors ended up snubbed when the nominations come out. I remember the 2015 or 2016 version came out and everyone was shut out

[@thebestfederer]

Spielberg ?