DP/30: Good Time, The Safdie Bros, Rob Pattinson

What do you get when you pair up Benny and Josh Safdie with Rob Pattinson? Good Time. The 3 collaborators discuss the work with David Poland.
Shot in Los Angeles, July 2017
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[@ettena93]

My theory is that Robert was so tired after the twilight era that he swore to only pick roles he truly wanted after that. Good to see that twilight was a stepping stone to creative freedom. Hope he nails batman.

[@julicoole]

Plus, it helps that he made enough money off those films that he doesn't need to worry about money ever again. So he can work with small budgets and stuff.

[@aslan9334]

He's very proud of Cedric Diggory!

[@ettena93]

@@julicoole Yeah, really awesome how he helped make Good Time. Not all good movie makers are famous or rich and need a push from famous actors to make it.

[@adagioelegy1949]

He really wanted Batman too

[@ettena93]

@@adagioelegy1949 The only batman that could pull of eyeliner

[@GooberProductionz]

The "diamond district movie" that they were trying to make ended up being really good. 😂

[@crieverytim]

and they gave another actor the chance to do their best work ever.

[@arrionarchie2120]

uncut gems probably will take the safdie brothers into the mainstream.

[@Rubberfooted]

Arrion Archie it already has

[@crieverytim]

@@arrionarchie2120done did ... where have you been ?

[@CannibalWHORE22]

That ending just fucked me up and I loved it!

[@avenger20sfancasts]

Benny Safdie was great in the film.

[@HitoKunioka]

Robert Pattinson's career-best performance. He was absolutely mesmerizing in it!

[@RoyKoopaling]

Hito he’s great in this, but he’s great in Cosmopolis as well actually.

[@darrahlane5975]

I also loved him in The Rover.

[@shirleysonsproductions6187]

And then comes The Lighthouse

[@brentulstad3275]

This is the film that turned me on to him as a true character actor. And YES, then The Lighthouse. EPIC! I'm either very nervous or uninterested/indifferent for The Batman. . . . . But hoping it'll continue his recent peak & sincerity, though I feel that'll depend much more on its writers and director, have not even been looking into that much at all. Too many other great projects emerging recently.

[@richardadesmond]

@@shirleysonsproductions6187 Don't count your chickens!

[@Warnerchild]

there is due praise for Pattinson's performance but I thought Benny Safdie was a revelation and made the film

[@bpredspark]

@Dumb Freddy U Dumb

[@Saint_Magnapinna]

@Dumb Freddy rude.

[@dimitraabatzidou8726]

Of course he was amazing

[@1Kevin]

He didnt even have that much screen time

[@Bawitdabadabangdadang]

Agreed, he was amazing, I thought he was really disabled he was that good.

[@quickfruits6963]

I was never interested in Robert’s work as an actor but after watching this movie I’m obsessed. He was great.

[@siamesecat4]

Have you seen The Rover? Absolutely amazing performance!!

[@aslan9334]

After Twilight i have love all his roles!

[@seen921]

That was my feeling. He’s superb

[@moeezS]

Love Benny's dedication to improvising his character to the point that it scares Rob. Don't know many directors that go this full on for their acting. This is neorealism on another level. I kind of love Rob's extreme anxiety.

[@SugahoneiceT]

Bro... so much respect to Rob for this performance. I feel so proud.

[@souljacem]

Saadi Presley right? he acted that twisted and cruel character very well

[@Sunny888]

"He carries himself like a wounded war victim" lmaoooo

[@Aliogana]

Sunny lol. I love the dynamic between these three. Their interviews are chill, flows naturally and beyond hilarious. They act like 3 brothers just shooting the shit.

[@alotofpplz3696]

I was scrolling the comments and this one came up as the video played the line.

[@alesiabreen5124]

Rob Pattinson's acting process sounds both fascinating and masochistic as he seems to like to "suffer" for his art, some actors need the emotional and/or physical literal pain to feel the moment they are enacting, I noticed some years ago He would bite his own hand pretty hard before a take leaving his own teeth imprints just avoiding breaking the skin.

[@alexblock2248]

Robert Pattinson was fantastic in this movie and I hope he keeps making excellent films because he can act better then I thought!

[@KrystyneY]

Usually I find actors and directors talking about their craft, boring...but these guys are kind of fascinating. Everything they are saying makes sense, and makes me want to see this film.

[@emilianopereda7643]

Wait so you watched this without seeing the film AND you find directors and actors talking about their craft boring? So why were you watching this video in the first place? smh

[@ChrisCarmona]

the Sadfie's have raised the bar

[@ChrisCarmona]

this is the greatest film of the year

[@DaysiaxP3]

agreed

[@beflygelt]

That's Twin Peaks

[@beflygelt]

But it's one of the greatest for sure

[@victorvazquez6322]

nah

[@sicilyny5375]

Or any year..for me..so far..here in 11/20

[@Jess-wj2xb]

Rob is too modest for his career honestly I love him so much, also excellent spread there Josh

[@JanAndhisfiets]

Film making at its finest. Walked in total blizz out of the cinema. THIS IS ART.

[@sicilyny5375]

That's the difference Today will movies. You can't beat the Films Noir....for content and art in there..this is a great example of Art..today.

[@deeppete1557]

One of the best films I've seen in years.

[@portland9880]

Best movie I've seen in a while

[@fahem71193]

Excellent anxiety driven ride. Shout out to Rob; from Harry Potter/Twilight to this movie and Lighthouse, his growth is undeniable. Excited to see his portrayal of Batman

[@studiocelestedesign]

I'm marveling at the energy of those two brothers. I've never seen two people just so full of unflagging creative energy. I've yet to see the film but I have the impression it's going to be an emotional ride.

[@Liface]

I love how open they are. Usually directors keep some level of reserve in their answers - these guys are 100% transparent Also fantastic K-hole reference at 26 minutes

[@assvibes3866]

If your work is great enough nothing you can say will dissolve the mystique

[@darahayes3481]

Rob's giggle is so contagious and adorable.

[@hellodolly2551]

Shit I love the safdie brothers convos it's like they give you every thing that went on the set or with the charcters in a way you could feel it. I wanted to know so much about the actors in heaven knows what and they informed it so well too.

[@BrianKishreviews]

I picked up oneohtrix point never's soundtrack vinyl the other day, best movie i've seen this year!

[@nicko2864]

3:00 hes talking about Uncut Gems

[@imraff]

@Nick And look at that movie now! Safdie's are on a roll and they're getting all the (well deserved) praise and recognition.

[@jaysonjuen9137]

Casey Chanter he literally describes the plot of uncut...

[@wrexshunt]

Casey Chanter ahhhhhh

[@anaijad]

No shit

[@racerx6041]

Watch out Coen brothers here come the Safdies. This movie is fantastic. I thought Bennie was really hearing impaired. Robert Pattinson is great of course.

[@sicilyny5375]

See..not just me! I thought he was hearing impaired and maybe intellectually challenged. That's an iconic actor! The Other Sister...she was great in that...forgot her name..sorry.

[@Jalmerk]

So glad Benny made it into the film. His performance was amazing. Like looking through a window at a real person.

[@avnishdhaulta9271]

diamond district movie! uncut gems!

[@brittanymadore5710]

Just finished this movie and I can say it was really good i thought rob really embodies Connie and it doesn’t even feel like acting it was like he became Connie

[@Sergeantpaprika]

God this is fantastic. Could listen to them just having a conversation forever. Such fascinating and brilliant guys

[@crieverytim]

these guys get their actors to give their best performances of their careers. great stuff

[@archer1949]

This movie was brilliant.

[@alyzerine1]

Just curious how much input these directors had on the photography and editing, as this is its brilliance in eliciting such a claustrophobic angst.

[@misquotedbuffalo3757]

At the end of the day, Good Time is both hilarious and heartwarming. Mostly because of the three talents here on display. Each adding something special to the story. All in equal parts.

[@misquotedbuffalo3757]

I'd like to see the cast of Heaven Knows What in another movie. There's serious potential there. I also admired every second of that movie as well.

[@sicilyny5375]

It's called Method Acting and when I directed ( college plays and a few small town theatre) I made sure the actors tried out their characters in public.

[@SlightlyWetFart]

That boy has come a long way since Twilight

[@lauramerlier5872]

this whole video from Robert to Jo to Ben is just full of pure anxiety lmao so cute

[@deathmaiden]

“he carries himself like a wounded war victim” omg ❤️

[@K0Y0L0E0C0U0L0L0E0N]

I didn't have high hopes for this movie.. and it turned out to be absolutely amazing. Rob was great in it aswell! Kinda reminded me of his part in Remember Me

[@aslan9334]

I ❤ Remember me!

[@Tbrownie116]

I cant wait to see the movie, Im so excited. Loved, loved lost city of Z. Stop selling yourself short Rob, you are an amazing actor and fine as hell, I see great things coming to you, PS. Love FKA twigs, her voice is amazing, so soft and beautiful.

[@jhholland14]

Amazing Film. Love when you do these interviews DP!

[@blues713317]

Robert is brilliant and thank God he emerged from the Twilight franchise. Also, the Sadfie brothers are amazing and sign me up for the next one. Good Time is a masterclass movie.

[@akiray1999]

2 million dollar budget, 4.1 million dollar box office…Pattinson is unrecognizable in this movie. As of march 29th 2024, this is his best movie in my opinion. Its Unforgivable, unforgettable, just incredibly unbelievable that that man isn’t from NYC, and is instead from England!

[@leonardocruzaldana8012]

Cant wait for the uncut gems interview

[@geusprime577]

Has been among the best movies I've seen. Just now seeing this interview. I'm happy with how candid this is.

[@nicochan0822]

these guys are crazily hard working like just imagining Rob doing 2 films at the time makes me feel anxious already. I cant even eat a meal properly

[@swalehsuheil4524]

this movie is amazing!

[@Cuzjudd]

Good Time was so good

[@mistressf]

i love that in like 90 per cent of the interviews pre-uncut gems era at some point they'll metion their diamond district movie and im so glad they got to make it

[@taehyungvbts8224]

I can make "rulitos" on your hair Rob 😘😘😘. You are awesome in this movie. We need an Oscar for you.

[@coreymiller7570]

Loved Robert in his role as he played a low life thief. He knows how to steal your heart 🤭

[@sicilyny5375]

I was commenting earlier..I kept waiting for Robert to appear and it took over 30 min before I realized Connie was Rob. Ha!

[@colemushel2450]

Watching this in 2020 is wild the diamond district movie worked out ok and the guys who doesn’t know if he sees himself as a leading man is Batman, what a world

[@PLEVOKAS_LUKAS]

this is great

[@consonyashabazz8250]

Robert Pattinson thank you again for doing such an amazing job... sincerely CONSONYA SHABAZZ

[@oui2611]

The audio in this video makes it sound like they're trapped in my bathroom.

[@Warnerchild]

man i just finished this film - i'm insanely excited for their next one with jonah hill

[@MichaelTPaulo]

Warnerchild Jonah hill?

[@CoolAndre96]

@@MichaelTPaulo Jonah Hill was going to play Howard in Uncut Gems before Adam Sandler got on board.

[@MichaelTPaulo]

Andre Nguyen oh wow Interesting casting choice

[@crieverytim]

wow yeah that would have worked, too

[@omb3d80]

@@CoolAndre96 damn they really dodged a bullet avoiding that

[@clumsy.spirit]

Robert Pattinson's hair at 0:20 Robert Pattinson's hair at 10:10

[@YoungDeanTheOne]

9:28 I loved those John Alpert documentaries. I would highly recommend them. I watched them in a film class over ten years ago. I found them on KZbin and will watch them again. Now I can see where they drew some inspiration from.

[@subnormal2953]

That "Diamond District Movie" brilliant, Uncut Gems got snubbed

[@tolitsdterrible4785]

Rob literally put these brothers in the limelight. Benny is now doing more movies as an actor. He got an eye for talents.

[@sicilyny5375]

Just a hint of advice for big brother Josh...Benny can kick ass as an actor...let him!

[@nickglttbaow]

i hope whatever diamond movie they were talking about turns out good

[@JackC22234]

Great suspenseful ride that went by fast

[@aslan9334]

I wish this had go on

[@lilkikwestside_12]

how would’ve that “diamond district movie” came out without “Good Time”

[@521nate]

Two brains are better than one

[@grgccashs2570]

To Robert Pattinson❤️❤️❤️❤️ from Indonesia,😘😘😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘best movie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕

[@Thedarkknight2244]

8:30 I don’t know what he’s referring to but it sounds amazing

[@nihilismistheonlyway4680]

Robert is one thirsty guy! Handsome too!

[@GBoz94]

Robert Pattinson: *drinks water* x10

[@curtisthomson4209]

I had to stop looking at the TV. The constant drinking, the way he holds the bottle, his fidgeting…. It was as if he was playing a character in need of a fix or guilty of something. That said, liked the movie and his performance.

[@vveirdhoney]

@curtisthomson4209 yea same, he was probably just nervous tho thats anxiety

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

Unav-NO CABE PREGUNTARSE SI HAY UN PACTO ENTRE LA FORMACION AXIAL DE LOS CRISTALES Y LA CONSTITUCION GENETICA DE LOS ORGANISMOS,,PRO DE QUE OTRA MANERA SE EXPLICA LA DIFERENCIA DE TEMPERATURAS .

[@cheanarchist2381]

I can’t believe you just used a K hole as an example 🤣LMFAO 🤣🤣

[@belencosta6390]

rob went for the whole water though

[@sd5379]

Good movie, Pattinson's gaze drew me, movie that keeps the tension and real but I need to write this down, "Nikolas Nika, Agapia Nika..??!!!" That was due to Latsis, one of the producers!!!! So proud for Hercules pgoduction!!!

[@Shmuhzzle]

what's with that low feedback throughout the interview? super distracting.

[@Shmuhzzle]

it's like someone's blowing into a big glass bottle

[@ElectricPid]

Shmuhzzle that's just the resident jug band

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

Unab_Dime mas de eso, de cine con independencia.

[@sorayyabayat4075]

where can i see this movie? Good movie✌ Its intressing where you guys are talking about in the parould, and tv interview

[@blakequick3099]

Amazon prime or rent it

[@malawigold747]

Its on netflix

[@FrancoisDressler]

9:48 😂😂

[@Jalmerk]

Josh looks like Jon Snows brother

[@tommyo.3535]

Of course they make a basketball analogy 😂

[@fishingforcandyBW]

Whats the irritating echo sound????????

[@crieverytim]

do you even manspread bro?

[@lilbigman777]

10:28 15:43

[@burnhitsforlove3317]

Lol for Robert Pattinson being such a beautiful man he has such a disgusting smile at the start.

[@sicilyny5375]

Amazing how actors are the most critical of themselves and their acting ability and the most insecure group of professionals.

[@mariynakrolenko3914]

New game. Drink shots every time you hear fuck in this movie.

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

Unab_mate nómeno,calabaza,poróngo,galleta fenómeno. :de ahi las expresiones mate y galleta esta ultima de comer, y diferencial mate galleta,per accidents,cualidades de objets

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

Proteo espero que chequees ,ese comienzo ,musical ,en que se va a cometer contra la humanidad cuchillo en mano ,y mas ahora que hay una chuqui.

[@ershe]

Sound quality is abysmal

[@corneliuswonder]

19:00

[@gavinbrando8255]

I can't believe this guy isn't actually deaf lol

[@akirasolettanus6560]

il dito in bocca devo bere spesso l'acqua

[@Nana-qv7rj]

He's hot

[@officialrez496]

The older Sardie bro talks a lot. I honestly don’t know if I like him. I like good time tho

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

Unab_el grado de superstición y temor, en un grupo...eh..humano el que hoy se supone racional con asistencia de las estadísticas. Es en la vida cotidiana, falible por ejemplo una persona clava un alfiler en un muñeco de trapo y se espera que alguien x muera por que esa es toda la fenomenología en particular y en general .para despotenciar la absurda creencia he de comentar que la conciencia frente ha el fenómeno de la muerte no el el mismo que a otros fenomenos.

[@olderloverxx]

Coming up? Coming down? They riding summit. MDMA?

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

Una_c una especie de arabe reducido por los jibaros; y le dieron el premio Novel.

[@gaelgarciaisagod]

That man spread...

[@521nate]

Steppawolf like butter

[@davidrossifernandez7551]

U_si la vida microbiana nos es viral {si compite por la sobre vivencia de la cadena alimenticia,de la que formamos parte,

[@MrFTW733]

Josh is man spreading like crazy