Drinker's Chasers - Mark Rolston's experiences on The Shawshank Redemption

[@chasehedges6775]

The Shawshank Redemption is an absolute masterpiece. One of the best films ever made.

[@wordupninja]

With possibly the greatest ending of all time

[@jd3jefferson556]

Best movie ever made!

[@chasehedges6775]

@@wordupninja 💯💯💯💯

[@chasehedges6775]

@@jd3jefferson556 💯💯💯💯💯. Agreed ✅

[@ericschuster2680]

But was it as good as Morbius?

[@HitManHerbert13]

Drinker, you bearded bastion of masculinity. How you pulled off getting Mark Rolston, I have no idea. But this was a fantastic interview, and it's awesome seeing you get a name of this caliber on your channel. Hell of a lot of fun listening to this.

[@Adino1]

The drinker should start his own face to face podcast interview series, but instead of hot buffalo wings it should be various shots of liquor. That might actually be a bad idea, but we'll never know if he doesn't try.

[@BatteryAz1z]

@@Adino1 We will dub this series "Hallelujah"

[@iamthewizardwhoknocks2845]

@@Adino1 First we drink.

[@Khazandar]

@@Adino1 He needs a better mic setup for that.

[@NickNapoli]

“The Shawshank Redemption” is easily one of the greatest films of all time. From the actors, the story, setting and score is perfection.

[@chasehedges6775]

💯💯💯💯💯💯. Indeed

[@jd3jefferson556]

It's my desert island movie for sure

[@jon4715]

It's bro cinema, and it's fine, it's loads better than Forest Gump, but it is not great cinema.

[@peterwilson4865]

@@jon4715 you state your opinion as though it's a fact. It's the best movie of all time pound for pound.

[@jon4715]

@@peterwilson4865 Are you attempting to satirize me by claiming that?

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

So relieved that Rolston is Based, not caring when Frank Darabont tells him “I’m mot gonna name names” and Mark’s like “nah it’ll be fine…Rob Reiner said it”

[@dynamite_dynamite5954]

He gives no fucks😂. Nothing better than someone that comes off as authentic. Even when you disagree on a few major things. At least he wasn’t bullshitting.

[@chucksenhowzen9740]

@@dynamite_dynamite5954 exactly!

[@marconicliche9377]

Rob Reiner wanted a Name Actor for Andy... and in that respect I can understand it (because it's safe) but we all knowthat wouldn't have worked as well. Actually, I've never thought that Tim Robins was the perfect actor for Andy... but I've always thought the rest of the cast *is* utterly PERFECT.

[@yesnickcarter]

Rob Reiner: ruining lives since 1990

[@-C.S.R]

I like when actors don’t give a shit anymore and just speak their mind about the higher ups and certain actors being drama queens! Thank you Mark!

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

If Shawshank was made in 'current year,' Andy would spend the entire film dealing with childhood trauma, and Red would be constantly guilting him about slavery.

[@SomeGuy1234X]

Andy’s parents would have been Catholic white supremacists.

[@hometownhero2500]

Yep Red was originally written for an Irish guy

[@Kgknipp]

@@hometownhero2500 Maybe it's because he's Irish?...

[@hometownhero2500]

@@Kgknipp haha nice I see what you did there

[@Kgknipp]

@@hometownhero2500 just breaking the 4th wall and getting a little nuts!

[@joeyj6526]

I love how honest he was about the shower scene. Some Hollywood stars act like brats. It's good he stood his ground and got the other fella brought back

[@kevins4213]

I get the impression Tim Robbins was uncomfortable shooting anything that could come across as sketchy.

[@redfordreddington8834]

@@kevins4213 the power and the sexuality

[@Ruffian_Xion]

​@our hero Why can't Google, who own probably the most powerful AI in the world, get these 'Finally it's here' shit c.nt bots to f.ck off?

[@T-1001]

@Daniel_V I totally agree and there is nothing wrong with an actor being disturbed by a scene but Rolston had it right to make it real for sure when it comes to making the film.

[@geoffreybrockmeier3765]

"Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" is one of the few examples where the film far surpasses the book. Some subtle changes were made to the story that had a dramatic impact to the overall narrative and character arcs. Great to see you Mr. Rolston, love your work and thanks for the interview, Drinker!!

[@immanuelcunt7296]

One of the few? The movie is almost ALWAYS better than the book, because authors are always overindulgence weirdos who put shit in their work that should be cut out. The Godfather, the Shining, Goodfellas, Cuckoo's Nest (although here, the book is really close to the movie), etc, etc.

[@Elerad]

I love it when Red says that Boggs isn't homosexual, either. You'd have to be human, first. Like Mark said, Boggs' actions have nothing to do with homosexuality, it's his way of inflicting fear and pain, because he's a cold, inhuman monster who feeds on suffering. I don't think he would get any pleasure from the sexual acts themselves, only from the feeling of power it gives him over someone else. Great, chilling performance, and I love that he went from playing a cool badass like Drake to a creepy monster like Boggs.

[@redfordreddington8834]

he's both.

[@jamesmandahl444]

Yeah he gets off on the domination and humiliation of his prey. More of that type than many might realize. Society was structured around weeding these types out but we are getting to a point where the social safeguards are forgotten or left aside. Not good.

[@evgeniptolemy5570]

Drinker's quickly approaching being a Joe Rogan alternative for interesting guests. And I love it. Keep up the great work.

[@davidallen8611]

This actor is ABOVE ALL AMAZING! The way Rolston answers questions, praises others and tells stories shows so much class!

[@heartlessangel2910]

Mark Rolston is like fine wine. He's done a lot of great work since Aliens. I have a personal fondness of his voice work for Deathstroke and Lex Luthor in Batman Arkham Origins and Injustice, respectively.

[@AlexanderKellyespn]

In my top 5 fav movies. Perfection. Just wonderful

[@hoisin75]

I listened to the full interview the other night. Thought I’d dip in for 15-20 minutes and found myself listening to all 2+ hours. Rolston had some fantastic anecdotes and told them brilliantly. Questions were great too - and the best thing was Drinker, you allow loads of space for your guests to speak. Nobody does that!

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

I came to truly realize how much of a good actor Mark Rolston is while watching "The Departed". You never see it coming. (I don't want to spoil it to anyone who hasn't watched the movie yet. As impossible as it may seem.)

[@ThePezzy12345]

Never realized Mark Rolston was also a voice actor, especially since I watch Young Justice and he's the voice of Lex Luthor. The Shawshank Redemption is a great movie, and Mark did an excellent job in his role.

[@bruhdon4748]

Oh damn! Lex Luther is great in young justice too, he would make a good live action lex Luther too tbh

[@bruhdon4748]

He was also firefly In justice league! Seems he has a footing in the animated world of DC

[@bruhdon4748]

Damn okay, the more and more I’m looking into his career the more I’m noticing Jesus lol, he was also Johnathan Kent superman’s adoptive father in young justice, deathstroke in batman Arkham origins, lex luther in injustice gods among us, Norman Osborn in the Spider-Man PlayStation games. Damn dude

[@inlpwetrust]

Porter Gage from Fallout 4!

[@castortroy1853]

@@bruhdon4748 He also played a crime boss in Battlefield: Hardline's campaign.

[@kevinbuja4373]

Him, Stephen Lang, Michael Rooker a few of my favorite character actors, often underrated.

[@trojkjones7183]

Shawshank is about as perfect as movie as I have seen anywhere. What an absolute monster of a movie. THIS is what good writing looks like!! Excellent work of art. For me I really liked how the film shows how you have all these people who couldn't or didn't want to adhere to the rules and systems on the outside world, but quickly had to learn to adapt to the rules and the system within the prison, otherwise they were not going to make it. There was no next level jail. Is usually meant their death.

[@andydufresne299]

Damn! Tom Cruise as Andy Dufresne? I could actually see Tom pulling it off, but I'm glad the role went to Tim Robbins. Thank you to The Drinker and Mark Rolston for this great dialogue! Peace.

[@kendawgthemasterdude]

Tom cruise is a great actor, but I can’t see him playing someone so quiet and diminutive

[@theoddfather8782]

Tom is an excellent actor but I don't seeing him pulling this off with the same depth of humanity as Tim Robbins.

[@Raums]

Such a great actor! He nailed it

[@justinwood7232]

Drinker, you spiller of beans, you’ve done it again. You struck gold here. So cool to hear these stories.

[@OldieWan]

This whole stream is a true GEM! Glad you are cutting this up into smaller chunks for those who don't have the 2 hours to watch the whole thing. But I can say this, it is well worth the 2 hours to watch the whole thing.

[@katemaloney4296]

There is nothing more priceless than at 04:25 when Drinker gets gobsmacked by the revelation that Tom Cruise was almost Andy Dufresne. Something tells me that it isn't easy to render Drinker speechless. My hat's off to you Mark.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

It is a sad commentary on where our society is at the moment that a film like The Shawshank Redemption would unlikely be made.

[@chasehedges6775]

It’s a masterpiece of a film. 💯💯

[@TwistedReality13]

They'd probably consider it too positive of a movie.. Can't have that.

[@robwalsh9843]

@@TwistedReality13 "hope's a dangerous thing...."

[@jamesarmstrong5424]

"Hard to get.......I like that." God damn, what an underrated actor and performance! Thank you for sharing these anecdotes.

[@whyjnot420]

That "I can be a friend..." line is one of the most threatening lines I have ever seen in a movie. From the second he says this, you know exactly how bad of a person Boggs is.

[@lucascoval828]

Recently saw the film again. That line and his look is still chilling.

[@davidbroughall3782]

This segment makes me think about the hierarchy of predators in this movie. I really think Boggs thought he was at the apex. When he was met by Hadley in his cell after getting out of The Hole, he still didn't realize what was going on right up until the moment the beating started. In that moment, you might think that Hadley was the top dog, but then you realize that it was likely Norton, the true apex predator, that ordered it.

[@starwarsroo2448]

I don't think Boggs thought he was an apex predator at all, they raped in a group of three and he didn't walk around the jail thinking he was top dog

[@texasbeast239]

I don't know Mark Ralston. But watching this, I feel really happy for him in this movie. It was the perfect storm of script, character, an actor's director willing to go to bat for him before filming, a director willing to let him change lines during filming, and a director willing to give him his props after production wrapped. Ralston worked hard to earn his way into the film, but Darabont was the kicker that actually cut the crap and made it happen. So cool!

[@dagoelius]

Such an underrated actor. Mark's portrayal of Delahunt in The Departed is also brilliant, considering the limited screen time amongst the stellar cast involved.

[@QuigsAnton]

Great actor, mad lad, legend. Good work TCD. No one else could play any of his roles, they're written for him.

[@evgeniptolemy5570]

Man, Matthew Spathes must've been so hyped to hear Rolston talk to him.

[@castortroy1853]

Mark Rolston is one of those dudes who pops up in something and immediately makes it better. For better or worse, I'm a huge Saw fan, and I love him Saw V and VI. Wish he'd had more screen time.

[@DavidMoore-bl7gb]

More of this! This kind of exposure and insight is what inspires real artists to take all the little pieces and make something great. Keep the content growing.

[@pommiebears]

Oh…he was absolutely superb in The Shawshank Redemption. It’s one of my favourite films. Yes, a masterpiece 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ConspiracyCinema]

Frank Darabont is the reason the 1st 2 seasons of The Walking Dead are always my favorite

[@ConspiracyCinema]

@our hero I refuse

[@EnsignRedshirtRicky]

First season and a half. The end of S2 was garbage (zombies teleporting in final episode) but that was due to AMC firing him for sticking up for the cast & crew. Glad AMC lost the lawsuit.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@EnsignRedshirtRicky Interesting story

[@skylx0812]

My one beef with Darabont is that he wasn't going to put the behemoth scene into The Mist. Ever since listening to the audio drama version recorded in binaural sound that aired on NPR, I wanted to see it. The cast had to talk him into including it. The voice actor that played David from the audio version was in the film.

[@nasalpolecat091]

When you (as the viewer) hate or afraid of a particular character in that film; Mission accomplished, job well done. Awesome job Mark Rolston. We NEED more of you! Cheers Critical D!!

[@rossdawgsbrokenspirit9038]

MY GOD that was incredible MORE OF THIS!!!!!!!!!

[@Sergeant_Camacho]

Boggs must be one of the most terrifying villains in cinema. Seriously, that character gives you nightmares. He's pure evil and sadism. Its very satisfying to see how Captain Hadley (another sadist) deals with him. Awesome movie and great actors. That movie was the golden age of Hollywood and cinema.

[@jon4715]

That's badass that you demanded the reverse shot to get the scene completed. The scene would have been totally cut.

[@fuferito]

Mark Rolston was also pretty great in _The Departed,_ let's not forget.

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

Mark Rolston is a greatly under appreciated actor ... top class.

[@theScrupulousBerserker]

'Get busy living or get busy dying' 🎯 🎬

[@TheLastRoman0000]

Great film (Aliens) and interview. Thanks for making and sharing this material.

[@bradojacko8247]

Rolston is cool to come on. Definitely a ballsy move coming on here. Respect to him. Will support his films.

[@midmiddleton163]

I loved his charter Drake in Aliens. The dynamic with this character and Vasquez is awesome.

[@alexmac1999]

This might be a bit of a cliche but what there's no question that the role of Drake is an Aliens favourite. He left too soon. But his death added to the point of Vasquez sacrifice. So it all adds up. What a fantastic interview this is. It's not even an interview, just two guys chatting for a couple of hours.

[@scottf5791]

It’s interesting that this video has more views than the actual stream it came from. Shows that people with short attention spans like it in quick and easy digestible pieces rather than spending the time to watch a great long form interview.

[@mistermonokuma8715]

Simply an amazing exchange between you two. Bravo!

[@StolenEyesX]

I really will have to listen to the entire interview as Mark Rolston is one of those actors you always recognise and get a great performance from no matter the size of their role. I’m wondering if he was asked about his voice role as John Lee in Star Fleet in 1982?

[@fbdgvsklbfdgvsavk]

Fantastic Film, Fantastic Actor, Fantastic Chaser!

[@nickporter8773]

One of the greatest movies of all time. Rolston is a genius at what he does. What I would do for a night on the beers with Drinker and Mark! Keep up the fantastic content, I’m gripped!!

[@thewilhelmscream7912]

I just saw Shawshank for the first time like last month and it was fantastic movie, so good and an understandable classic!!! Aliens is pure, sci fi fun!!!

[@imovieee3666]

hahaha "I could be a friend to you" is a classic line that's been translated to so many languages in many prisons.

[@kreese-yi2nb]

Great interview, thank you Drinker and Mark!

[@kasession]

Drinker...CONGRATS on the get!!!! 👍🏿

[@XPOL12X]

Man he just looks so friendly in this interview. Seeing him here kind of blew me away. He`s always been Bogs to me. Seen him in several movies, but his acting in Shawshank was so intense with great scene presence that i`ve never been able to think about him in any other way. "I can be a friend to you..." - that was god damn scary. That alone scared me off visiting the US for many years. Great interview:)

[@JnEricsonx]

Having met him, he's a nice guy. So's Jeanette Goldstein aka Vasquez. :)

[@legatusnavium7060]

​@@JnEricsonxThat's so cool😁 Thanks😃

[@DarkForcesStudio]

He's such a great guy. So different from who he portrays. What a testament to his skills.

[@peterherron4222]

HOW did you manage to score an interview (a very chilled one at that) with Mark Ralston??? Colour me impressed man. Would love to see a part of your channel branch off into interviewing more absolute fuckin legends!!! Great job man

[@projektkobra2247]

Well...its not as if Pedowood is churning out roles for the majority of actors...Im sure he had the time...This is the first time Ive SEEN an interview with this guy...Im sure he was eager to talk about it. Ive had quite a bit of contact with Miss Sean Young from Blade Runner and Dune etc....I sent her a copy of my avatar for her to sign, and she returned it with a bunch of other stuff, and a hand-written not to me, a nobody fan....she's probably the most down-to-Earth lady Ive met anywhere.

[@alanmcclenaghan7548]

Bogs best line: "Hard to get. I like that."

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

This is victory for you drinker. You got someone from the Hollywood circle to come on to your channel just to talk about his experience on making a film like that. But it is not an easy job as he said that includes egos, problems with the set, locations and whatnot. But those who are determined full hearted or just plain stubborn will complete it no matter what. This video is a good one drinker and I hope you continue to produce more content like this.

[@chonconnor6144]

Great actor, always intense, real and relatable. Pretty great guest spot on TNG if I remember correctly.

[@queazy03]

damn, this is awesome! I really loved Shawshank Redemption! So amazing you have him on your show!

[@jdsrcs8061]

Hands down your best interview Drinker!!!! Your the man having to take a piss mid-interview!!! Go away now!!!👍👍👍

[@solarsailer4166]

Drinker, when you meet up with Mark in person and go out for some drinks, get a photo and share it on your channel. I know a lot of us would love that.

[@dake4629]

He was on an episode of Babylon 5. He was so evil, he makes Boggs look like a pussy cat. He was a serial killer, and a mind reader had to go into his mind. Was great.

[@Slopmaster]

speaking of which, what accent was he using for that character?

[@Wheres_the_money_lebowski]

Bogs getting beaten half to death by Mr. Krabs felt so cathartic.

[@Caffeine_Club]

I was today years old when I learned Drake and Boggs were the same actor.... mind blown.

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

I can see the effects of constant stimulation and entertainment and games moving a mach 5 on my friends children. I recently tried to introduce my friend's kids to Studio Ghibli films, but they complained they were boring and too slow.

[@DivineFalcon]

The KZbin generation have attention span of gnats.

[@gunnarthedude8205]

That is so sad to hear 😭

[@redfordreddington8834]

Studio Ghibli is overrated

[@gunnarthedude8205]

@@redfordreddington8834 well, that's just, like, your opinion, man

[@grandmufftwerkin9037]

@@redfordreddington8834 Nah, it'll be fine.

[@skylx0812]

He brought that "manacing stare" to an hilarious episode of the 80s comedy "Sledge Hammer". He guest starred with David Leisure. They played bad cops that were part of a vigilante secret society headed by an 80s Karen precursor.

[@richardhoffman5769]

Great show

[@ClimptonDiddlehopper]

I thought I was the only Sledge Hammer fan. Absolutely nobody I've talked to remembers that show.

[@mrmody249]

loved that show, got both seasons on DVD.

[@scottishcelts2040]

Big up critical man wow how you organised that great night. Bless you fine sir.

[@thedad7313]

Mark has always seemed like a top bloke, he’ll always be Drake. Love it when actors spill their guts about the goings on behind the scenes.

[@stevewood7251]

hard to hear anything negative about the lead actor but an intresting take. and well interviewed by the drinker

[@rogerfurlong1535]

Mark is one of the most fantastic criminally underrated character actors. Hell, a lot of people who were in Aliens were.

[@robbieshand6139]

Wow, this is brilliant. No punches pulled with these anecdotes haha. Love it. I'll need to watch the whole interview to see if they talk about his role as another psycho in that Star Trek: The Next Generation episode with Counsellor Troi

[@stevekjr9563]

He has a similar voice to H.John Benjamin. Rolston is a legendary actor and the movies he's in wouldn't be the same without him.

[@olegyamleq7796]

love the channel Drinker!! Thanks. small comment, next time you arrange an interview, can you arrange to get the guest a basic headset, a basic Jabra is good, you can send it to them as an amazon gift, so the sound is good for the interview.

[@jlrob85]

The Shawshank Redemption is the greatest film ever made.

[@tparm]

Boggs is every straight guy's nightmare thinking about being incarcerated.

[@FilmFox24]

This is some great info, incredible interview.

[@andreraymond6860]

Mark is one of those heroic character actors who appears all over the place and often turns in a memorable performance. I thought he made a great Gus Grissom in 'From The Earth ToThe moon'.

[@mattdaugherty7865]

To me, "Aliens" is one of the best sequels ever made!

[@OMAHA16]

Hell of an interview this was. Really fun and interesting to listen too, keep up the good content Drinker.

[@nasalpolecat091]

I agree. Critical D, your beard is comic book perfection! Long time Fan. Awesome interview!

[@michaelcarson8375]

I enjoy this channel more than your main one!

[@Profitglutton90]

Woah lol. He actually talked to the freaking actor himself! I didn’t know he had that kind of pull. Now I’m just waiting on him to actually review the movie on his main channel.

[@mistuhgee]

I've seen this movie more than 20 times.

[@flankspeed]

Respect for Ralston and Darabont 😎

[@davidthomas1070]

Great interview. The only bad part is when Ralston brought up the Ukraine conflict and Putin, and like 80 percent of the people of the west, have a total misunderstood view of Russia and its people. Other than that, great interview.

[@c.tes9009]

Love his honesty

[@michaelpipkin9942]

Tim Robbins actually looks pissed off in the shower scene. Now I know why....

[@joelreis5366]

Its hard to play a compelling villain. He did one hell of a job as Boggs.

[@patrickdepoortere6830]

NIce get for the interview...if you have decent lead time, maybe ask us for questions! Love behind the scenes / making of stories.

[@JadeRunner]

I've always wondered if the people in charge of auditions ever fanboy out when an actor auditioning has been in something else they love. 🤣

[@ThomB1031]

tangent... the credit he gave Darabont makes me think... the walking dead established itself with Darabont, and lost its way when Darabont was no longer running the show.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

After the podcast was cut, Mark Rolston said to Drinker, _"Everyone needs a friend. I could be a friend to you."_ 🤣

[@Thraith]

I have that script Mark is talking about. A must read for movie fans. Darabont says repeatedly why he did things they way they did and who suggested it.

[@p.a.t.79]

Shawshank isn’t one of the greatest films ever made, it is the greatest of all time. Atleast in my opinion

[@francissmith6447]

"Take a walk" "But I gotta change the reel" "I said FUCK OFF" ......."ain't you gonna scream" Love it man

[@mjm0787]

Did you get to ask him about his role in the TnG episode ’Eye of the Beholder’? His character in that, Lieutenant Pierce I think, is similarly creepy and disturbing. His role adds a very potent chilling dimension to the episode.

[@Jasonwizz1]

Mr Rolston was amazing in Shawshank he is very chilling in that.