DP/30: The Martian, Ridley Scott

He is one of the living masters of cinema. His latest hit is The Martian. Ridley Scott talks about that film and many others with David Poland.
Shot in Los Angeles, October 2015
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[@StarCrusher.]

Awesome how he just starts talking without stopping.

[@AssyMcgeeee]

He always rambles.

[@HitoKunioka]

Glad to hear that he is proud of The Counselor. I think it's one of the most bold and thrilling films he's ever done.

[@Nineteen1900Hundred]

+MovieLover Hito The Counselor is a very unfairly hated film. It's a very great, dark, complex film.

[@EagerSnake]

+MovieLover Hito I'm with you guys. It was spectacular. I bought the special edition of it. Amazing film.

[@Bartimaeeus]

+MovieLover Hito lol u serious? what was thrilling about this turd of movie? certainly not the story because it has none. the acting? except a lot of a list actors the movie hast literally nothing to offer.

[@EagerSnake]

+degree7 exactly, but people didn't like it, as simple as that. It's a real shame, but I bought the Director's cut edition anyway. I'm really close to complete my collection, and from all of his recent movies, The Counselor was one of the best in my opinion, amazing dialogue, amazing cast. Extremely elegant. I love it. Really mature and real in my opinion.

[@roloug95]

That's one of those rare films where I am genuinely completely puzzled by the critics of it. I seriously don't get it at all. Other than being extremely depressing and harrowing I don't understand why people hate that film at all.

[@TheGuardian2K15]

The way he recognizes his own creative strengths is amazing. Every conversation with Ridley is so conclusive.

[@mathmason]

Wow hes really sharp and youthful even at this age - and still has an enthusiasm to direct more films! Fascinating - a true filmmaker

[@JKCWvids]

god hes 77 years old. what a legend.

[@ulfingvar1]

He knows his shit: effects work, cinematography, editing, everything! A complete auteur. Will always, because of Alien and Blade Runner particularly, have this guy in a special spot in my heart. It will be a sad day indeed when the inevitable happen.. I think people like Villeneuve and Nolan owe a great deal to him, like Scott, Lucas etc ows lots to Kubrick.

[@andrewpilcher6964]

I love Ridley. The coolest director in Hollywood by far. The guy is incredible.

[@fellowcitizen]

He's very generous with his interviews

[@johnnythreefour2902]

No matter what you think of him, he made Alien. Automatic legend status.

[@Thaulin]

+Johnny Threefour Alien is overrated. Blade Runner on the other hand is a masterpiece

[@Thaulin]

+dkwookies I respect your opinion of course. Alien is pretty good, but my favourites from Scott would be Blade Runner and The Gladiator. This guy is genius, even though he still thinks a boring mess like The Counsellor was actually good.

[@Nineteen1900Hundred]

+Thorfinn Blade Runner and Alien are both masterpieces.

[@sebastianalegria3401]

+Johnny Threefour really good director of movies interesting to see how Alien, exodus and the actual The martian l want to see this film by Ridley

[@EagerSnake]

+Thorfinn The Counsellor was absolutely brilliant. I don't really know why people didn't like it. It was easy to follow, it had some of the best lines of dialogues ever in a movie and the cast was tremendous. But anyway, people can dislike it if they didn't like it.

[@Lumerlume11]

the counselor is one of the most underrated movies of all time. gotta watch it two or three times to take it all in but the script is just impeccable.

[@mgrosse24]

+Dreamagain11 huh?

[@Zinematic81]

+Dreamagain11 awesome movie

[@ejkk9513]

I did suffer through it multiple times and it was still the disaster most people claim it is. It had all the elements for it to be a great film but the script was an absolute mess with terrible, half baked, wannabe noir dialogue that makes every actor look and sound stilted. I'm glad you enjoyed it but most people consider it a disaster and I think that's an understatement..

[@ikercompeanleroux1315]

The Counselor: awesome movie.

[@EntertainingRunner-vd3bn]

Dude he's also a great Oral Story Teller

[@SuperClarkeWGriswold]

This is more like it. How did you get hold of him? Get Spielberg next please!

[@BreezyE-d3n]

can we just keep him alive and make him make lots of movies please

[@Landrew0]

Refreshing to see a genius without a massive, insufferable ego.

[@guileniam]

32:17. Ridley scott going "Whaaaaaaaa". another life mission is complete.

[@surfingheros]

Real solid interview. I love how he's already editing the Martian dvd and that it will be 15-20 min longer, and not just fluff scenes either. There were quite a few scenes left out from the book which I hope are put back in.

[@BaconbuttywithCheese]

A man with true love of art.

[@derrionbrown3923]

He's Back!

[@Bartimaeeus]

+Pierre V. Wilson yeah "the counselor, exodus, prometheus, robin hood," totally underrated movies. they are sooo good.

[@ngonzale3]

Ridley is amazing. I so miss the incredible Tony Scott.

[@someguy7842]

one of the best visual directors ever.... not so great on the script side of things, but for atmosphere and spectacle and texture and memorable imagery i cant think of anyone currently going who does it better

[@PaulGPixelBike]

So The Martian will be 15-20 min longer on blu-ray ! Can't wait.

[@sun131089]

Kingdom of Heaven (his version ) is one of the best studio films of the last 30 years

[@MmeDesgranges]

Love David's work, he's unique in getting to the real person.

[@avidian888]

The sound improved a lot. Glad to hear, you got new mics. Also an outstanding interview, just wow!

[@Mozts1]

Hopefully I'll be this spring at 77.

[@briancarpenter250]

Fantastic interview. Great job David.

[@mannyespinola9228]

Thank you for this video

[@WAAAAAAAAAAAY]

Great interview! The Magnificent Seven was directed by John Sturges.......Not Sam Peckinpah :)

[@worldprez6655]

Ridely's one of those directors like William Fredkins where he's always fun to listen to

[@darmok072]

Good interviews as always. I like Dp/30.

[@LivingWithLove123]

"Feel the universe within the scene"

[@buffery333]

"i'd love to do a western. i'd love to do a musical"

[@SquidkidMega]

+buffery333 Alien....the Musical

[@davemckay4359]

Hire him for cowboy Bebop.

[@Qwazin]

The Western Ore Musical? Pyrite is alright with meeeeee!

[@pallabdasgupta6780]

Ur lecture is very very interesting about Ur Various experiences in working life of film & other than the film too,Thank U Director Sir, Wish U a very very Happy New Year,& Prosperous Life,👍🙏

[@mikeheffernan]

Legend

[@SquidkidMega]

I don't care what anyone says....Prometheus was awesome

[@crytlmeen]

YAAAAAASSSSS!

[@Plane60]

thanks for upload this

[@shijoejoseph2011]

Some directors should release their films with ALL deleted / extended / alternate scenes included in their home media release! The way studios make us wait for a longer cut or if they would even release it, is bollocks!

[@asia911]

Damn can't wait for the blu-ray for the extra 15-20 extra mins.

[@Vaides-ro5pm]

MY FAVOURITE DIRECTOR I LIKE ALL THE MOVIES IF I GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH HIM IT IS PLEASURE

[@benjaminbertrand1259]

"Go up to him and ask him if he wants to be in movies." - When Ridley Strikes!

[@Bryan8329]

The Counselor got some pretty unfair reviews, which amounted nothing more to clickbait. It's by no means up there with his best work, but it's not bad at all. It's almost excessively bleak (and probably the darkest of his entire filmography), but I can think of many worse examples of that, usually by less talented and experienced directors than Mr. Scott. I'm glad to see him carry the flag for it and that he is proud of it despite the harsh reviews.

[@xsmooth5707]

+Bryan8329 i think Counselor is one of the most important movie of the decade. Nihilist, Neo-noir, well acted, brilliantly made. Plus it's a McCarthy script, so it's very very interesting!

[@ejkk9513]

+pickselartz i love grim movies and i think The Counselor is one of the most mis-guided movies ive seen in years.. it had a great director, at times, great author, amazing cinematography, one of the best casts of recent years buut.. the script was a mess. it had no structure, no story, no nothing just a bunch of b-movie dialogue written by a legendary author who doesnt understand a book and a screenplay are too different mediums. i heard the novelization of the counselor reads great but as a movie its a disaster with no form or function. i was in disbelief how this script got green lit. there is some good ideas in it but needed a REAL scriptwriter to come in and put the pieces together. just my personal opinion but i think alot of people would agree

[@ejkk9513]

+Ejmin Khosrovian i love the martian though it was written very well and im glad after 2 misses he made a great movie. so glad!

[@ejkk9513]

+pickselartz your a sad person i feel sorry for you.. if your a depressed human being then get off youtube cause there are enough of you sad beings on here. i didnt realize you were such a depressing little boy.

[@chickenwing27]

+pickselartz Jesus calm down dude

[@thorna100]

What a great guy. Man you guys are critical! He uses VFX for a film like Prometheus because its a different playing field. Its not a laod of clostrophobic sets filled with smoke where a practical effect can look great. Imagine Prometheus (which I think is visually awesome) with all practical effects and how much that would limit things. Technology is evolving and smart people like Ridley Scott know when to use one or the other. Thats what his answer was! And to compare different film makers work is always a pointless comparison. Film is so driven by taste. I like Prometheus. Its by no means a perfect or incredible film but I really like it. Others I know really hate it. I love David Fincher but I have friends who really don't like many of his films. Its all taste! Even when it comes to stories. Good on you Ridley Scott. Keep making films because you love it! Thats what gives films heart and why The Martian is no doubt going to be awesome!

[@Randommale7]

+thorna100 Actually you'd be surprised with how much practical effects he used on Prometheus, you should what the BTS video, it's like 2 hours.

[@1Heretic]

Ridley Scott is a genius, and Covenant was really great!

[@ulfingvar1]

Agreed! I think in the future, in hindsight, Covenant will be seen as the lean, mean arrow of cinematic perfection it is.

[@Weird-City]

Wow!!

[@cracklingcharles]

This is a great interview. Could listen to him all day. I can't work out is he arrogant or just confident? Is it a good thing or bad?

[@sun131089]

He is Ridley Scott so he can be anything and everything

[@ShakilaTaranumMaan]

He is sharing his knowledge it's not arrogance

[@daugmulumba5086]

That's clever! 😊

[@seancollins6524]

Allways Interesting

[@DirectorDebutOfficial]

When are you going to get David Fincher ;O hehe

[@xsmooth5707]

Can u have subtitles please !!

[@4Everlast]

A master of his craft, had a great idea within Prometheus, and all we got is a beautifle, well framed mess. How do you fu*k that up sir Ridley, how?

[@Nineteen1900Hundred]

Robin Hood was boring, but thought Prometheus, Counselor and Exodus were great. Not masterpieces but great movies. SO The Martian's high quality is not surprising to me.

[@DeefexNYC]

You thought Prometheus was great? Honestly, I only thought it started getting good when the robot put alien's dna in that guy's water. Then the girl had to have the operation and discovered the old guy. It took waaaay too long to pick up.

[@A_lexomaster]

Name of screenwriter he mentions at the end of video?

[@dabiri2006]

I think it’s Drew Goddard.

[@yaaro4471]

Can anyone tell me which screenplay writer he is talking about as an "Auteur" ?

[@BartAlder]

Good luck seeing Australia in two days! (There's 8,222 islands and territories)

[@soundsinterlinked]

This entire comment section has only comments about Ridley and his movies

[@RawhitTalekar]

A request to DP/30 to correct the video title, that's SIR RIDLEY SCOTT .

[@nadagabri5783]

Tony, Ridley’s younger brother (who he mentions#) committed suicide by jumping off a bridge in San Pedro CA - tragic

[@huifengli9155]

ARKRA KURUSAWA was the last William Shakespeare but SIR Ridley Scott is the living Shakespeare .

[@Weird-City]

Alien was made exclusively at Pinewood - I didn't realise that.

[@stratobee]

+WeirdCityCitizen Actually, it was at Shepperton Studios.

[@SB111058]

@@stratobee Shepperton and Bray studios for the fx..

[@cl759]

27:08 !!

[@Imashedjesscarabbit]

Him and Spielberg and Martin Scorsese are a dying breed

[@RipperFromYT]

As a production sound mixer, come on guys. You gotta step up the game here. You're interviewing one of the great and not only are the mics over modulating, you didn't even mix the tracks in post (leaving Ridley's mic on the left, interviewers on the right). The picture is worth crap when the CONTENT suffers because of bad sound. Also, to the interviewer..quit making "uh huh" sounds constantly throughout his answers. This is 101 stuff here guys.

[@arebehn]

27:30 ehhaa educational as possible

[@chriscorley6478]

The Martian = Good. Alien: Covenant = Better. ☕🐦

[@mikebarton6391]

Maybe if the US decides to fake a Mars landing Mr. Scott should direct?

[@issiewizzie]

Bolagi the guy in the alien suite was not Ethiopian ..lol

[@maciek8159]

Well the director just told you he was so who are people gonna believe you or the actual director? Idiot

[@RaikenXion]

As much as I liked Ridley Scott Im just not bothered about The Martian, its just 1 astronaut's survival on Mars, and sorry but to me thats just painfully boring. I'll give this a miss and just try to wait patiently alittle more for the Prometheus sequel.

[@RaikenXion]

Wat But its Mars, 1 lonely red planet right on our door step, Id rather explore the ideas of what could be out there. If they're planning on going to Mars, why the heck havnt they established a jump-off base on the Moon already!? I mean you'd think journeys to the Moon and bk would be a common thing by now in this era, as in like practice to get into the idea of fairly long space travel and all that. Whats more interesting is thinking about what they may have already interms of technology right now, and what may have been held bk from the public, same with the academic level of scientists.

[@RaikenXion]

Wat Yeh I know its about the whole humanistic survival of man's challenge to explore Mars, "very realistic" cause we may actually get to Mars one day huh. I want to like scream out stop falling for just the whole academic level of things when it comes to Issues of space, what is out there and what we have at our disposal in-terms of technology, but I guess theres no point on here, so I'll just say this. Have your Martian movie, enjoy that toned-down level of "mind opening" sci if, and I will enjoy my Paradise Lost sequel when it comes along next year.

[@RaikenXion]

Wat Well I wish I could get you to feel the same about Ridley's other sci fi movie, but ofcourse you wont be, we are just at opposite ends of the spectrum here. My thing is sci fi psuedo science fiction, but even this whole Idea of journeying to Mars is sci fi itself, its not really completely realistic cause its only a work in progress, how do we know they havnt already got bases on the dark side of the moon? technology that they have held bk from the public, even science academics.

[@hishamkaissi8771]

+Raiken Xion just watch it lol it won't hurt.

[@RaikenXion]

***** Nah lol, infact the more hype The Martian generated, the more its actually greatly put me off the movie. Now it just feels totally overrated. But I totally get why its garnered much success. Its story of "human struggle" to reach the stars, all that. But the truth could be much deeper than most mainstream would like to think, I mean what if they actually held a top-secret mission to mars, arnd the sametime as the supposed "Moon Landings" happened in the 60s?? While everyone was glued to their Tvs thinking man had made great leaps into the unknown, all that could have been a cover all the long and they had really got to the moon long before, by much advanced methods. Yeh sounds all conspiracy theorist stuff, but just think about it, watch things like Transformers 3 - Dark of the Moon, the opening scenes, where it shows the two astronauts, on the moon and the signal to earth cuts out purposefully, and the Pres (of that time), tells them they got something like couple hours to find it. Things like that make me laugh, cause what if something like that actually did happen, they cut the live-feed transmission off, from people bk on earth, and the astronauts were instructed to find something in a very short time-frame window. All the while the public are led to believe they have actually lost signal with the Apollo team.

[@guileniam]

He just walks in and throws alien, blade runner and gladiator and you have to automatically shut up

[@ulfingvar1]

Never ignore The Duellists, that, too, is a masterpiece!

[@ocean4332]

Скотт это робот, которым управляет один человек из Москвы.

[@ocean4332]

Скотт это режиссер в Голливуде, который создал фильмы ужасов, на основе документов NАСА, это документы, засекреченные военными Пентагона. Эти документы содержат в себе все данные об этих ужасных чудовищах. Скотт не придумал сюжет Чужой, он его списал с натуры.

[@ONLYJOKING101]

The Counselor's script was terrible.Everyone in it for the most part were speaking to each other in metaphors.

[@bertharius9518]

Spoiled somewhat by the interviewer constantly interjecting with 'hmm-mm', hmm-mm'.

[@ulfingvar1]

So he saw everything by Bergman? Well, Bergman hasn't influenced him much, ha ha!!!

[@UlrichUlrich]

Ridley Scott is overrated - Alien and Blade Runner are works of art - but all the movies since have paled in comparison. I much prefer Tony Scott - David, the interview you did with him for Unstoppable is still one of my favorite interviews of yours.

[@SB111058]

I totally agree. Wildly over-rated..

[@K.Straughan]

Killed ALIEN

[@rllymarlon4886]

first

[@basehead617]

He is really not very articulate, I hate listening to him talk for some reason

[@beklanaze]

He's originally from the north-east of England, so his accent is pretty difficult to understand if you're unfamiliar with it.

[@ornebatmagoo7128]

The Magnificent Seven is by John Sturges.

[@RawandCookedVegan]

Thank you, I didn't think it was Peckinpah. I had to look it up.

[@MannyEspinola-q4t]

Thank you for this video