Eric Bana on Chopper, Troy & the Australian Film Industry: The Straight Talk Podcast | Mark Bouris

[@Lehcar1]

Eric bana is an Aussie icon. Absolutely brilliant actor

[@JOJO-2020]

Absolutely

[@Hellyea4Trump]

We love him in America too mate 👍

[@enterthebruce91]

​@@Hellyea4TrumpHere is the UK Eric Bana is loved too! From Chopper, to Troy to Munich-Eric Bana always delivers great performances. He'd do great in an HBO True Detective type show, similar to Ben Mendelsohn in The Outsider. Much love, thank you Mark and Eric for a great podcast! 👊🏽🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

a great discussion ... Eric Bana is a leading light in Australian film making ....

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

_"There's no cash here. Here, there's no cash. Alright? Cash...No! Robbo?"_ _"No cash."_

[@marcusaurelius6012]

"Forget the rags boys,........get the fkn cash"??!!

[@kazbah1217]

Epic scene ! So Aussie 😂

[@jimmmaaay1]

after investing with mark bouris haha

[@beaucameron5110]

"Look" your mums upset"

[@gallo162]

hospital driver!

[@alistairclifton1286]

South African living in NZ here, loads of Aussie mates. Eric is a phenomenal actor. To me, The Dry, is the Aussie film. Watched a lot of SA films and NZ films, the Aussie film industry is head and shoulders above both. Having experienced real drought, I thought The Dry nailed it. The land itself becomes a character. We have small towns in South Africa that are virtually a carbon copy of the town in The Dry, this film spoke to me on so many levels. So many great Aussie films, Mad Max, Gallipoli, Breaker Morant, Chopper, etc... Really happy to see a film like this succeed internationally. Can't wait to see the new one. Also loved the interview, much appreciated!

[@MrsGump]

Ur not really south African anymore - you live here now, ur one of us - a kiwi 👋😊

[@PunkarellaOG]

Once were warriors. Best film fomrom nz

[@johnryan1386]

Two Hands is another great one

[@jamesbooster]

Ivan Sen is a great director, editor, script writer. Made some great Aussie films that show the amazing aussie landscape Unfortunately never recieved the recognition.

[@alistairclifton1286]

@@MrsGump No, I'm South African, I might live in NZ, but I am South African.

[@joalltaeuber8065]

I met CHOPPER several times. He used to visit the neighbor across hall. Had a geriatric cat and Chopper told me that feeding old cats mice was great for them. Went to pet shop, got some dead mice, gave it to cat, cat went nuts and put a spring in its step. Chopper had a sweet spot for cats.

[@seanbrah93]

He was definitely a sociopath but he had a heart. Adored his woman

[@tasmanndrive]

He was such a lovely kind hearted bloke

[@UberKvlt]

Also toes…..he likes the way they just, pop off

[@DavidMcCartney789]

Cats like mice…..who knew

[@aliciam6725]

Hahahahaha

[@OnlyThe1Son]

hahahahaha soon as Mark said Collingwood , the reaction from Eric was pure gold! you can feel how much this man is a diehard St Kilda fan! LOL

[@774CISCO]

Hot Pies. Mark harden up be staunch Black and white always. Great interview by the way.

[@774CISCO]

@@franksomeone2793 that's fine I have no idea about Rugby

[@LazyEyeNZ]

Always been a big fan of Bana. His performance as Hector in Troy is amazing.

[@slidewayzgreer2740]

Eric Banas an Aussie legend. Seems like a down to earth bloke who loves his country, and hes a car nut to boot.

[@nicholastokic5041]

Great interview. Eric is in the league of Robert Downey jr, a genius actor. When he portraid Chopper, Chopper was a person we were all intimately familiar with, and Eric himself was also the biggest thing on Australian television in a sketch comedy role. We forgot all that and saw and believed Chopper was on the screen. Truly amazing actor, and he seems to be a top bloke to boot

[@liziwood6370]

I find Eric Bana very engaging as an actor in whatever role he's in & have watched all his films (some several times). What a cool guy & being an Antipodean I do appreciate actors who retain their accent, self deprecating & down-to-earth personality/foundation when they have reached the top tier in acting. Looking forward to all future 'Bana' endeavours!

[@Dorismicallef]

Great interview. Genuine bloke, great actor.

[@pena.3302]

Shame this fuckin 'I know nuthin..then "Read a lot of reveiws"?A complete Lacki..For Eric .Surely You cant.be like here nilZilchand..!"Actually thanks for.The States.Where Eric Would be more than free..to not hv to go thru this tirade of "Im a dumby."..U.r but That onky works..If your a ditzy clunky Young en'..Christ he takes 'Cake' 4'Snake in the Room.😮

[@markoivanmarelic]

Well done Mark for bringing Eric Bana. Magnificent Podcast and Guest. Legend. 🙌🤠💛💚🇦🇺

[@LordMcDuck88]

You are a legend Eric Bana loved The Dry seeing the amazing Aussie Landscape made me so proud of How great our country is, thanks for creating great Aussie movies , giving a positive outlook on Aussies , so much hatred & negativity pushed these days , i felt inspired listening to this podcast , if only others created positivity instead of hate , our country could have unity

[@CaptainPhatt]

I have been watching Eric Banna since he was in The Castle. He has been and endless source of brilliant entertainment. The Dry is a brilliant movie and I am very much looking forward to watching The Dry 2

[@yeahnah7220]

Sounds like you've missed what put him on the path of The Castle. Poida! Sweet! And then there's Eddie....it's a complete shemozzle! Fast Forward Presents Full Frontal. Unmissable TV in the 90's 👍

[@CaptainPhatt]

@@yeahnah7220 No I didn't miss Poida!, I had just gotten my memories confused and thought that Full Frontal came after The Castle. I didn't watch Eric the Movie, but I did watch Eric the TV series. I haven't seen all of his movies, but I have seen most of them. However I wish I had seen the TV series "Something in the Air", but that stage of my life I had stopped watching free to air TV, so I didn't know it even existed until recently.

[@PhilMcCrackin-f3n]

Eric Bana used to be a legit standup comedian before he became an actor. I saw him do a show in Brisbane, either 1997 or 1998 and not only was he hilarious he might have been the funniest dude I have ever seen live. He was top notch.

[@northislandguy]

Remember being in year six and everyone saying “Poida” 😂

[@sloppynyuszi]

He was definitely one of the better guys on Full Frontal. He did a great Ray Martin 😂 His talk show was kinda mid, but I reckon that’s just producers not giving him space.

[@SirHumphrey498]

he did a great ray martin too

[@jesuschrist7169]

​@SirHumphrey498 yes with the tooth gap and all

[@Dougk70]

Not only a great interview of my most favourite Aussie actor, it the first of your pods I have watched, and I not only enjoyed the interview, I also very much enjoyed getting to know Mark Bouris. I have always presumed that you were down to earth but this interview really showed that you are an honest and real Aussie. Loved it mate, will watch many more.

[@SamGreen]

Brilliant, had to pause this interview just to go watch The Dry. Loved it... Really thought the girl did it too haha. So hyped for the Aussie film industry. Thanks Mark and Eric.

[@DrCheeks]

Yeah The Dry was a little gem of a movie, man. Especially in the torrent of absolute shit coming out in the woke era, a film that was well written, cast, acted and shot is a minor miracle.😁

[@SamGreen]

@@DrCheeks 100% looking forward to taking the Mrs to see the new one at the cinemas!

[@tonymontana897]

Fantastic guy and very down to Earth. Loved him in Chopper, of course, but you can't look past his role in Munich. He's so underrated and deserves more accolades. What an Icon.

[@matmccarthy515]

Black Hawk Down as well - shame the interview didn't discuss either film.

[@BluthBoy1]

Erica Bana is one of my favourite actors. I always checkout what films he is in because I know he will give a measured, considered performance and does not choose "bubblegum" projects. His films always seem to have a spine to them and a narrative that weaves throughout the storyline.

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Mark Read said the problem with Eric Bana is that Eric does a better Chopper Read than I do.

[@matnels277]

Poita was his best role 😂😂😂

[@CARLO.OBRIEN]

Bana is the king. I hope he makes more movies

[@raymondchadwick1573]

An Australian legend 😊 Gee Eric I had high hopes for your Saints this year. Maybe next year..... The Castle what a classic, The Nugget, Munich, Deadfall and Lone Survivor. Your best in Leadership and strong serious bad guy roles so believable.... Well done Mark.....

[@kuyabonds]

I've been a new Banatic (a Bana fan) just by watching "The Time Traveler's Wife" last week. I now plan to watch all of his films. Planning to watch Munich later. Any suggestions? 🤟😁 Already watched: 1. The Time Traveler's Wife 2. Troy

[@sayhello2pedro]

Legend Aussie, I’ve loved all Eric’s roles and the way he has portrayed them

[@travispoynton6218]

Great interview. I met chopper several times too and went to his stand up show when he was travelling and got drunk with him after the show. And Eric and his family had a milk bar or little shop down the road from our house many years ago great memories cheers

[@tasmanndrive]

Chopper was the perfect role model for teenage boys Im sure many followed in his footsteps, an all round beautiful person, if you like psychopaths that is

[@JohnnyBoy357]

@@tasmanndrive chopper must have hurt you in the past 😂😂😂😂 sucker 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrewcoulter323]

@@tasmanndrive great role model for teenage boys ? kill people and go to jail.... wtf ?

[@davebaker4911]

Chopper, Munich and Deliver us From Evil are three of my favourite films of his.

[@haza7486]

This is great, but the most important question was misses, did Eric fix the XB falcon yet ?

[@matthewharris3898]

Great interview. Love his acting and performances. He is one of those great actors who has tremendous range, variety and flexibility; comedy, drama and any combination, he can do. I also loved the questions about leadership and ethics.

[@dalemawby8717]

One of best Mark, really enjoyed hearing his thoughts

[@Borrdrc]

Eric bana, what can you say except... Legend!!! his short part in the guy ritchie film "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" was EPIC!

[@KegstandOG]

Much

[@andrewd7586]

Terrific interview Mark! Eric is a bloody ripper, down to earth Aussie. Loved his work from the early days, & The Dry was brilliant!👏🏼👍🏼 Oh & love The Beast Eric!😎🤤

[@andrewcoulter323]

great chat ! Love Eric, loved The Dry, i might have to pop out to the cinema this weekend to catch the force of nature,,, I hadn't even heard about it until now...

[@musicvideoproductionediting]

loved watching and listening to this, Eric is a Aussie legend and all round great bloke

[@YeahNahMaybe947]

My favourite line from Chopper was. Jimmy Loughnan was watching a bull ant crawl across the table, and I was watching Jimmy watching the bull ant.

[@kazbah1217]

That old chestnut 😂

[@peterlpool1387]

I’m sorry I don’t buy that mate

[@yeahnah7220]

Nice shirt Mark, do they make em for men?

[@scottbrown8934]

I love the shotgun but at Jimmy's. And he waves to the kids.... Allo! Allo! Yeh it's a girl's gun lol

[@scottbrown8934]

Ya mums not happy!

[@lynshane1837]

Just two down to earth guys having a chat - love it ❤

[@calsfishing2620]

Fantastic at his trade…thoroughly enjoy his films, one of the very best actors in the industry and seems top bloke as well.

[@MrsGump]

I'll watch anything with him in it, he's a fantastic actor & you can guarantee anything he's in will be good. I heard there's a 2nd part to The Dry coming out - stoked!!

[@traceyanne73]

It is already out 'Force Of Nature: The Dry 2' :)

[@MrsGump]

@@traceyanne73 sweet! Thanks for that I'll go find it now & watch, perfect for a Sunday night movie!! 🙂

[@Phantom096]

One of Australia’s best no doubt about it. Amazing Actor.

[@MarkBourisYT]

💯

[@smellyvalley]

Munich and chopper! That’s it. Thanks mark you’re killing it on KZbin 😂

[@nickywarren8002]

Bana, I LOVE how you think 'outside the box'! You're rocking your shit. Please continue rocking it! You're on point, 11/10! 👌💯👍💞👌

[@MrTallpoppy58]

Love Eric Bana. For me it was Time Travellers Wife and BlackHawk Down (Hoot).

[@wendyshaw4023]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this 👍😀🌏🦘

[@Kate-vt7zj]

Adore Eric. Love him. Go Saints! ❤

[@projectmayhem2330]

He should have won an Oscar for Chopper

[@justinwoo3431]

What a great refreshing honest interview. Well done

[@Subo23]

The Dry was awesome, so glad we’re getting a sequel

[@kirrilyjohnson529]

Amazing, amazing interview. 🙌

[@pambuccilli3561]

Wonderful interview from to greats. Loved both Dry films ❤

[@smpdevelopments]

Love love love Eric - what a legend

[@Hapkido82AUS]

After the question was asked about favourite Australian movie, I thought of Mad Max as well 💪🇦🇺 That hit me hard as a kid, and Gallipoli even more so, in a different way.

[@marcusaurelius6012]

"Now look what you done,...........your Mums upset"???.!!!

[@dr.rexbutts2986]

Tanya!

[@marcusaurelius6012]

@dr.rexbutts2986 "why Neville...........why Neville??

[@dr.rexbutts2986]

@marcusaurelius6012 cheers big ears 😁

[@Kate-vt7zj]

He couldn't knock off the fluff on a cappuccino

[@briankennedy1192]

Keefy.

[@leandabee]

If Eric reads these comments, I watch Matthew Marsdens youtube channel, and he mentioned what a great person/actor you are when working with you in BHD, he watched Chopper and was blown away 👌😃. Can't wait for the next The Dry instalment 👏👏

[@kangacrew540]

Eric is such a nice genuine person. Great questions. Mark may of found a new talent. Never liked the apprentice stuff biso. This is more intelligent and connecting to everyone. Keep it up!

[@kazbah1217]

Just seen him in the Dry 2. It was awesome 🎉

[@glengrant3884]

LOVE THE BANA!!💥💪👊

[@bishgroundwork3089]

Good bloke.Down to earth.

[@tasmanndrive]

Chopper was my hero, i hope my boys grow up to be like him

[@leonie563]

The Other Boleyn Girl and The Dry 1, what a treasure he is....like our 🐨

[@scottdavies8675]

the nugget was so fucking good. cheers

[@beejoutbush3322]

So good!!

[@gcm747]

Just watched ‘Force of Nature’. Great movie, highly recommended.

[@JBens]

Las Vegas games are part of round one. For points. Love the podcast, Mark!

[@SlimJim666]

Great Interview. : )

[@shoominati23]

You have to do one with Richard Roxburgh. I've loved the guy ever since his masterful portrayal of Roger Rogerson in Blue Murder (seriously, watch that and copy to see how good filmmaking should be done, It literally made you FEEL like you were back in the 80's) I am actgually thinking of getting Stan just for Prosper right now.. There's another one for one, Michael Jenkins,, Also Wildside and Janus were another 2 miniseries that really affected me during that time of life.

[@barrybird6000]

My dad used to work with Eric’s dad at Tullamarine CAT, mostly before the extension. Dads role was planned engineering and said Ivan was a nice guy, but you wouldn’t want to cross him! Wonder if that helped Eric to prepare for the role of chopper? That was during the height of Eric’s Aussie fame in full frontal. Funny how it’s such a small world sometimes.

[@MrKelso85]

I remember meeting chopper when I was a kid in the neighbourhood couldn’t be a nicer guy

[@BliitzHD100]

Insightful interview Learning about the film industry promotion and editing process behind films Would’ve really liked you to ask him about Hulk and his memories and thoughts on that role + film and whether he wishes he was kept on and became part of the MCU?

[@claire-christmas-august73]

1:01:38 absolutely priceless moment.! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🤣😂🤣 pure gold.! 👍🏻👍🏻 😂🤣😂 ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻

[@Tuilaione]

Love your Poddy Mark...

[@chrish5500]

I agree with him in the way he said you have to believe it and show it Because I was in a band but we couldn’t get that across live Because we where acting and not playing it how it should of been Cheers

[@Xl-Ares]

Let gooooo!!

[@nickashton3584]

Cant watch Eric without seeing do Tony Barber send up

[@matthewmcpherson7535]

Piffle, Support the EELS Eric!

[@rhettcorbett3346]

We wanna see The Beast XB Hardtop at the Hardtop Anniversary in Tassies next September.

[@Andrew-jh5uv]

Haha ...the way he says Mark after admitting Mark admits collingwood fan is priceless

[@Hawsplay]

Eric could play the role of Michael Franzese without needing to audition, 💯 % Bring that movie/series on!

[@jameshunt4611]

Eric Bana was great on Full Frontal

[@kennysherlock6534]

Eric done a world class job . I wish they had done a prequel told choppers story coming up

[@matthewbeale8570]

"Chopper was full of shit".. Said Rotten.. But, you wouldn't know who that is...

[@kennysherlock6534]

@@matthewbeale8570 .....okay

[@kennysherlock6534]

Keep it real 🤙Mr beale

[@matthewbeale8570]

@@kennysherlock6534yep.. Chopper was a fhead that no one liked...

[@matthewbeale8570]

@@kennysherlock6534 certainly is real.. If you walked in those circles. You'd know exactly who rotten was..

[@Ragnar6000]

He was awesome as Hector

[@jayshomer4191]

Eric Bana is a cool ass dude. Big fan. Can’t say the same for the interviewer! He needs to see a speech pathologist 😂

[@EUCRAZY_AU]

Without Eric doing Chopper i prob wouldn't have watched it he is an AMAZING actor.

[@JTC2227]

Finding Nemo & Hulk. My 2 favorite films of him

[@simontrencher8245]

As much as I admire Eric, he suffers , like some of us , of Stkildaitus ie the sadness of following the StKilda Football Club...

[@jeanhalliday4646]

Love Eric Bana

[@mfdrums5120]

Chopper is great but Eric is sooo good in Munich. Must watch.

[@MariaWest-bt4mv]

Thank you Mb Just love this Ozzie Actor and down to Earth man have not seen all of his Movis ,but just one iloved !Hector. this man I the best,true blue Ozzie, Loves life and Sport seen him in Tennis other venue's, his biggest love like my St Kilda Supporter, and suffered like my every aYeare I'll think.this is one of you best ,Podcasts .I'll would Love also for him to win en Oskar ,good luck for his next Movie, both keep well Good luck Erik Bana,..!,❤🦉Up the Saints,

[@lordemed1]

Terrific actor!

[@heathchristmann5949]

Boys (mark eric ) if you haven’t seen ( Last of the knuckle men 😎💯🤙) great movie

[@NaturalIntensity69]

Eric is my favorite Australian actor, sorry uncle.

[@samsquared3122]

So good 💪

[@westiger1199]

onya Poida!

[@gregoryjohn6187]

Tell him his dreamin

[@_Chris_D_3004]

Was one of the biggest actors in Hollywood at one stage. His career has gone down a bit which is surprising

[@Redpepper7376]

The big question is does he still drive his Xb coupe?

[@AB-zg2zb]

He lives around the corner, saw it the other week

[@Redpepper7376]

@@AB-zg2zb Suuure! 😄

[@yeahnah7220]

It's back to immaculate condition following it's Targa '07 mishap.

[@nerdskiii]

Eric in Blackhawk Down & Troy 👍

[@petearnold8020]

just love " the nugget"

[@dartharpy9404]

Thank you 😂

[@Lubithe]

Eric Bana ❌ Eric Banner ✅

[@tobyjones7839]

Sorry Eric pies are a bloody great team and Mark you cant just change teams your AFL team is for life