"He's a BEAST!" Spike Lee on Adam Driver owning BlacKkKlansman CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE

Watch Spike Lee: Movies That Made Me in full on BBC iPlayer in the UK: bbc.in/2wsN5gu
Visionary director, actor and writer Spike Lee talks to BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about his career defining moments, from Do The Right Thing and Malcolm X to latest movie BlacKkKlansman.

[@darthwatson8274]

A buddy of mine saw Kylo Ren take his shirt off in the shower and he said that Kylo Ren had an 8 pack. That Kylo Ren was shredded.

[@cd123atd4e]

lol

[@joshuabrien2970]

Thats why many call him ben swolo

[@Korbin1701]

Darth Watson that dude doesnt weigh 30 pounds soaking wet under that black little dress

[@darthwatson8274]

@@Korbin1701 Oh look, he's choking on food

[@8pacshaq358]

I think I’m the only one that gets the comment

[@alanguillermo3145]

"It's always great talking with someone who knows...cinema." What a compliment coming from someone like Spike Lee.

[@cossy5316]

If you get a compliment like that... especially from Spike Lee. It's too amazing

[@ng23242]

I promise you I would’ve started crying if Spike Lee said that to me

[@NaptownClassic]

@FightWorldSlavery What controversial statement did Spike make that Ali just arbitrarily agreed too? Fight the slavery of your nasty ass attitude, then maybe you can do something positive for the world. Until then, you just sound like a bitter might-have-been.

[@WaffleKnight28]

@Beard of Swift American Justice! Academy Awards, reviews and >$500mil in the box office disagree with you, snowflake.

[@RichTake]

@Krljavi Dzo You seem like the snowflake here buddy. Pretty evident your disdain for black people.

[@themripley]

"Always a pleasure to talk to someone who knows cinema". What a cool thing to hear from a legend like Spike Lee. Also, Spike teasing him about not getting into Oxford or Cambridge.

[@widowspider]

Possibly the highest compliment Ali could get, I reckon. And well deserved!

[@keeperofwhatyouseek]

AMEN

[@Plasticninja_]

@ZULU MATUBU I'm not concerned with his melanin volume, just that he's really good

[@NaptownClassic]

@FightWorldSlavery You... are probably talking about the wrong Ali, and you're wrong on that account too.

[@WalterLiddy]

You can tell he was about to say "my films" and decided instead to say "cinema". He was making a joke.

[@pkking27]

Adam Driver singing: "outer......space!" *cuts to him flying a space ship* Love that transition

[@darahayes970]

pkking27 love it

[@vvishish]

Adam Driver. He's a beast. So much respect for this actor.

[@normalgirlcvco]

Love your picture 😂

[@vvishish]

normalgirlcvco The Man, The Beast, The Swolo Thank You 😉

[@vvishish]

Rioeio Kha I love the fact you are thinking that you are clever but trust me... you're not.

[@leahdorothy]

Rioeio Kha what is wrong with you

[@demogog3449]

And a former marine

[@fmellark]

Adam Driver is one of the best actors of this generation. He will be taking the oscar home some day, mark my words.

[@Dark_Magnolia]

Exactly, exactly!!!

[@SN2903]

Hopefully for Kylo in Ep 9

[@dajosee]

Trophy's mean nothing. Films speak louder and impart immortality.

[@MissTorix]

A fucking MEN to that darling. AGREED!!!

[@t.m8157]

He's now being considered and is one of the favorites for an Oscar this next premiere, for his performance in Marriage Story!

[@Sharpe1502]

Man, I never would’ve thought that Spike Lee was so laid back and cool. His movies have humor, but they’re heavy. I thought he’d be super serious and stand offish. He seems super cool.

[@SunyiSideUp]

He teaches at my university. He's a really down to Earth, nice man. I met him through one of my friends who had his class and I was really nervous, but he was so nice and made it easy to talk to him.

[@Karin_Allen]

@@SunyiSideUp He teaches at a university?! I had no idea! OMG, I'd love to take a class from him!

[@SunyiSideUp]

@@Karin_Allen Yep, NYU Tisch School of the Arts in the film department! He usually only teaches one class a semester, but he took time off because BlacKkKlansman did so well and has been nominated for so many awards this awards season.

[@Silverjerk]

There are times, especially when discussing social issues, where Spike Lee can become adversarial, to the point where he comes off as aggressive, but he always speaks constructively and intelligently. I just think some folks have a hard time with the passion he can inject in his dialog, and that has given him a reputation of being stern and maybe unapproachable. But Lee's the kind of guy that if you ever bumped into him on the streets of NY, he'd acknowledge you and maybe even have a chat if he had time. He's an amazing human being, and an unbelievable contributor to the film industry. I only wish he made more movies.

[@alondathomas293]

Sharpe: Spike's always been laid back and funny as hell, and he's always had mad charisma, which is why he's usually so much fun to watch in his films, and interviews. One thing I've always liked about Spike is the fact that he's always given zero fucks what anybody thinks about him, and he continues to speak truth to power even to this day----watch what he said at the Cannes Film Festival last year about a certain idiot in the W.H.

[@johnjungkook2721]

Adam getting the praise he deserves

[@Helloimdrew]

Shout out to Ali Plumb, Always has great rapport with the interviewee, knows a lot about film and cinema and comes across as a generally nice bloke!

[@zharifothman4663]

definitely one of the best interviewer ive seen.

[@Karin_Allen]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who's noticed him! Whenever I see him pop up in a video, I know I'm in for an interview that's fun *and* has meaningful content.

[@lauriedaiken4426]

I agree wholeheartedly!

[@themadtitan7603]

Agreed he's amazing

[@iamBlackGambit]

I've heard the word bloke, what does that mean?

[@jimjimmyjames59]

Ali Plumb's interviews are always so good - he does his homework and let's the interviewee talk. I love Spike's final comment - he recognizes a true cinephile!

[@stevepisano5566]

(allegedly)

[@jimjimmyjames59]

@@stevepisano5566 Ha!

[@elizaheathen]

love hearing Spike's praise for Adam. he's an absolute legend

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

Really grateful to hear this 10 minutes of conversation. Spike was right, this guy knows cinema and specifically seemed to know Spikes stuff. Then, wow! he studied Spikes work in Uni! How brilliant to have someone that knows something about your body of work to ask intelligent questions and be genuinely interested. Whereas in the US the interviewer would only as some polarizing questions about the latest work because he couldn't properly understand it on any deep level and racial polarity sells in America. I'd like more of this interview, is there an extended version or another of similar high quality with Spike Lee?

[@zaidyahyarassam]

Karen M. This is the full interview available on BBC iplayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p06hn9ph/movies-with-ali-plumb-spike-lee-movies-that-made-me

[@JohnnyCatFitz]

Thank you for this link 😎

[@jtsmith8589]

Adam driver is the new deniro, Pacino, DiCaprio whoever you want to compare him too. He's that good. I wish they made a star wars movie from kylo tens perspective

[@robertraymond762]

Kylo ten, kylo eleven, kylo twelve, kylo thirteen, kylo fourteen, kylo fifteen.

[@tjpm]

jt smith I have been thinking along the same lines that Adam is as good as the great ones. He is the type of actor that other actors want to make fun of him because they fear his intensity. Just like Deniro. About the Star Wars project. I don’t think Adam would take something like that. I was surprised he took Star Wars. And he brought it home.

[@abs1532]

Lol

[@joot9184]

the sequels should have been about kylo ren/ben solo imho

[@tjpm]

Rimbo Rimday I am still trying to find out what the prophecy about Anakin bringing balance to the force was. No closure. None whatsoever.

[@kung-fukennyfamily]

We're black and proud💯 Shout out to The chill White people that want unity/peace and stand with minorities❤.

[@johnjungkook2721]

Captain Obvious wait, who are you replying to with you're edgy little "my comment was sarcastic" ? As far as I can tell, no-one gives a shit if you're proud to be white. I assume most white people are proud to be white. Just like how most rich people are proud to be rich. If you're gonna spend that long building a straw-man argument against no-one, there's a bug up your ass somewhere. What are you compensating for?

[@AlexGW]

How about this, enjoy watching a video about a man who produced films we remember well, or reminisce those formative years as our memories of growing up. Hold that thought, and remember in those moments. Race was never an issue with the people you knew, and it shouldn't be now. Forget all the nonsense people are trying to peddle today. Just ignore their anger.

[@jayhelm9632]

Wtf? 😂😂😂

[@dkelly26666]

@@glenforde.bridgeton-wood8875 Here I was in full agreement with both top comments (the OP and the first reply) thinking, "Wow, that's cool." Then, the third guy kinda broke up my mood, and then the second guy turned out to be a dick. Well, so much for the internet...

[@brynleyjones2674]

Thanks homie

[@ventureout92]

Greatest compliment ever. “Always good to speak with someone who knows cinema.”

[@muzikmystro]

Spike is genuinely excited about this interview. He’s always pleasant, professional and polite, but he completely lights-up here :)

[@iamBlackGambit]

Cause ali plumb is the best

[@storyoptics4964]

This was a great interview. Down to earth and well informed intervier (as always) and you can see Spike Lee appreciates that.

[@jblank1862]

Story Optics He appreciates it because he is highly intelligent. Spike is a smart man. He showed me it was ok to be Black, artistically creative, and curious. I had never seen Black people the way he portrayed us in his early work. His films are part of the backdrop of my life.

[@Alic4444]

@@jblank1862 He's a genius who can capture what has always been true but that no one else would put into art.

[@jblank1862]

He always firmly articulated his creativity when interviewed as well. His early interviews....pure comedy. You should check some out if you haven't. I love the way he would check people.

[@timpower4922]

Do the Right Thing is a masterpiece.

[@cbrreezzyy69]

It wouldn’t be made today which is such a shame bc it’s a masterpiece

[@lutonsolidarity]

Agreed 1000%.

[@mickeye6428]

It's okay.

[@deesnutz334]

And that's the double truth, Ruth

[@alyssajones4368]

@@cbrreezzyy69 Why not?

[@lewisb9226]

Lol, that cut from Llewyn Davis to Star Wars

[@aswani69]

Mrs. Kennedy shot him into outer space!

[@Thisworldisagoner]

editor's have a great sense of humour 😂

[@AA-qt1hi]

I really enjoy this guy's interviews. He's always well informed in a laid back way that is respectful to the people he interviews

[@rolltidelbc2832]

Never really was a fan of Mr Lee. Wasn’t trying to here the messages, I’m white cat grew up in projects so I thought I knew about shit. THEN I watched Malcolm X...🤔🤔🤔 Opened my mind to who Mr X was, and still is to this day. So I peeped out his other films and I gotta say Mr Lee puts in the work! Mad respect for him and his work! Thank you Sir!!!!

[@kellyalves756]

ROll Tide LBC I was one of only two white people in the audience when I saw DoThe Right Thing ( the week it opened.) Everybody was respectful, but there were definitely “ Ok, Becky, how’d you like it?” vibes from a couple dudes as my friend and I walked out.

[@kellyalves756]

Unknown Survivor It was about racism. Big shock, it had racist content.

[@kellyalves756]

Unknown Survivor I’d say it was specifically hard on Italian people. See also- Son of Sam. Other than Sal and his family- one of which was relatively cool with Mookie- you had cops ( tell me black people in Brooklyn don’t have a right to portray their beat cops as skulking around and menacing ordinary people) and that one dude on the bike who was surrounded by the mob accusing him of gentrification, to which he replied “ I was born in Brooklyn!” I thought he was the victor in that situation myself.

[@proserpine8857]

- You have that look in your eyes, from the forest. You called me a beast. - YOU ARE A BEAST. - YES, I AM.

[@audreyplaysnice2086]

beauty and the beast :)

[@kevinjoel4528]

Always good to spoke with someone who knows....cinema. My man Spike Lee. Book this interviewer with everyone. He got game.

[@lgladigan87]

Adam Driver is such a great actor. I look forward to seeing more of his work.

[@1991jdclark]

Love Spike. He is a living icon. He is right about Adame Driver. A beast.

[@yawoelevn]

This was so dope interview.

[@__Raid__]

I thought A Star is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody were amazing, and they are, but than I watched Blackkklansman. Wow it was powerful.

[@__Raid__]

Vincent H. Wow. Well I can’t really argue with nonsense either. The only thing objective about any form of entertainment is that’s it’s all 100% subjective. You must know more about entertainment than every American industry. It must be lonely being that good of a critic. I’m a Queen fan. Freddie Mercury was an inspiration to billions of people over the last 3 decades. It’s a wonderful movie for fans and newcomers to them. I suggest structuring a new way to volunteer your opinions.

[@__Raid__]

Vincent H. Oh I don’t know, the 20 minute ending show. The awareness it brought to charity performances. Queen being involved in the production and awarding Rami and the cast on their portrayal of them. The inner demons that people having trouble accepting who they are endure. There has always been a problem with peoples acceptance of immigrants in America. Should I go on?

[@gibskeinspass3743]

@@mr.atomictitan9938 nah the ending of blackkklansman is amazing in my opinion! Its so powerful!

[@mr.atomictitan9938]

@@gibskeinspass3743 i respectfully disagree. How is depicting trump a bad guy going to make a movie good? Any movie that has a side is not a good movie let alone a political stand point. Spike lee made a comedic movie but not a powerful nor original film peice. Also if we are to get into the argument that racism is really bad in America or that it is objective then no we are not yoing their

[@EcnalKcin]

@@gibskeinspass3743 Which ending? The point where it should have ended or the extra one sided out of context BS they piled in afterwards? Blackkklansman was a great movie pretty much ruined by forcing a singular point of view down the throats of the audience through its opening and closing scenes. The actual film does a good job of showing how pointless blind hate and the inability to compromise can be, and how such attitudes aren't just on one side of the fence. The ending scene illustrates this, where the female lead tells the male lead that she can't be with him because he is a cop (and therefore bad), despite him doing far more for the cause she proclaims to stand for than she did. This film shows the reality that people of the same mindset exist on both sides, and the problem isn't simply white racism and intolerance, but also intolerance and hate on the part of black people as well. That message is completely undermined and ruined by those first and last scenes of the film where the focus is entirely on white racism and nothing else. The ending may be powerful, but the message is both forced and bad one.

[@springsweet6861]

Adam is awesome in everything

[@salemsaberhagen1570]

Ok who is this interviewer? I need to follow his interviews

[@kosmaraisanen482]

Ali Plumb is the name apparently

[@sassoon1126]

he's on radio 1 most mornings if you get BBC wherever you're @ pal

[@MissTorix]

hes a british national treasure to us xxx

[@ace3998]

Why? He even admits half way that one of his assistants found out the fact Spike was interested in. Shows he's just a face to ask questions other people write for him nothing to be admired

[@iamBlackGambit]

@@ace3998 just cause his assistant did that particular thing for him..doesnt mean he dont put his work in!! He's a natural at interviews, other hosts aren't as good as Ali.

[@John-rt8bw]

Much love and admiration for Spike Lee. I'm a huge fan of his work and grind in delivering works of art.

[@thyop89]

Spike is awesome and its cool that you can see how much mutual respect there is between these two cinephiles. I love that Spike recognises just how talented of an actor Driver is even compared with other great and capable actors, he has something extra.

[@michd3296]

Adam Driver is just a class act with ridiculous talent he is something quite special for sure 💯☺️ you are so right 👍

[@Belowtheradars]

Every interview this guy does, it is very clear that he is the best, most liked by actors, best prepared and most knowledgable interviewer when it comes to interviewing actors. You see every actor stepping out of their automatec response and a real conversation starts that goes so much deeper. I wish there was a KZbin channel with just Ali Plumb interviews.

[@williamedward3176]

What an amazing interview...even 3 years later. BBC definitely had the perfect interviewer and I was blown away.

[@Jean_Genie]

I love Adam Driver, so excited to see all the amazing projects he'll no doubt have in the future

[@themadtitan7603]

Man this is a great interview, Ali Pumb is very knowledgeable and Spike Lee seems very chill and laidback

[@sngscratcher]

Adam Driver absolutely made that movie. Props to everyone else, too! Great film.

[@lewiscarter1229]

you can't say he absolutely made the movie and then say it's a great film. Just doesn't make sense.

[@mickeye6428]

@@lewiscarter1229 It makes sense.

[@pm-5565]

Imagine being called a beast by such a beast. Nothing but love and admiration for Mr Lee

[@parkerxjr]

Adam Driver is a former Marine . He served 3 years right after 9/11

[@dmartig1]

He got injured before deployment so he never served in combat with the men he trained with. He said he has always felt great guilt about that.

[@dylanm3519]

@@dmartig1 I never agreed with the War in Iraq. Afghanistan I have always been sort of torn about. I am however glad that Adam Driver went to school and became an actor.

[@parkerxjr]

@@dylanm3519 agreed . 2 VERY DIFFERENT ISSUES

[@parkerxjr]

@@dmartig1 He went thru boot camp and tried though . Honest injury

[@njpham]

@@dylanm3519 I am, too. When Adam was just a kid I told my husband that he was a born actor.

[@JC21]

I want to hear Spike's thoughts on Marriage Story.

[@Bondisaurus]

BAHAHAHAHA

[@MissTorix]

Ali .... you are an amazing interviewer. Infact THE BEST! i don't know anyone who asks the questions you do, who makes an actor or director feel amazed by what you ask. You do your research. And we love you for that xxxxx Keep smashing life xxx

[@DarrenH001]

I'm always bowled over by how Plumb engenders such warmth and enthusiasm from his Hollywood interviewees.

[@robsmith2844]

Always good to see Spike having a good time

[@thegreyfaces]

Spike Lee seems like the coolest dude. Just someone that is enjoying life and loving what they do. That’s is something to strive for...Spike Lee is a true g.

[@TheColorOfCaramel]

Some of you came here for Adam Driver, here you go... 6:57

[@gracec2415]

U ARE A GODSEND

[@timebomb7380]

The most boring part of the interview (No disrespect to Adam Driver...He was great in the movie too)

[@ereini0n]

Wonderful movie! Adam Driver was my favourite, but everyone did an amazing job!!

[@claytondavenport6207]

I don’t know the interviewer but he’s good. To have a director like spike lee show you that kind of love, you know you got it.

[@derekpugh5457]

I saw the film do the right thing on channel four late night ...opened my eyes as a young kid, thank you for this sir 👍

[@Adam-hi9dh]

This was dope. Big smiles. Great lil interview👍👍👍

[@dornravlin]

spike lee is on of my heros

[@mechasatsu6214]

I just appreciate how Ali shines the brightest whenever he sits back and let the interviewee be all about themselves, thats when we get more out of these people we look up to.

[@pinkcloudkr]

Loved the whole interview

[@colinw7205]

One of the best Spike Lee interviews ever.

[@TheSiemek]

I hope the person responsible for that “Outer. Space.” transition got a raise.

[@weaselbomber]

Real nice authentic interview. Well done.

[@TheYankeeBuckeye]

Played this video because of the title. Was thrilled to see it's all about Mr Spike Lee and his incredible ability to being together such talent, creating such indomitable films. The title should reflect that.

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

This is the BEST interview

[@AM2PMReviews]

dang this was such a well planned and edited interview

[@michaelabozonova3016]

great interview!

[@nixdapogs]

I’ve always respected Spike’s grind. Very inspiring

[@corneliuswhite5139]

Thank You Spike.

[@soapyart]

Thank you Spike Lee for your point of view. I enjoy your films, Xavienne

[@kuryamtl]

I have not seen the movie BlacKkKlansman but now I do. Thank you for a great interview.

[@astew5134]

Spike Lee is a treasure. Blackkklansman is so good. Excellent interview!

[@marty_bones]

Whatever you pay Ali, it's not enough. These interviews are the best out there.

[@russelltyler9363]

What a stand up, straight up, DUDE!

[@karissa.nicole]

Spike busting out laughing at his own jokes is one of my favorite things on this earth

[@candimccann]

This was great. Awesome rapport.

[@stevenuk]

Spike Lee is just so good at what he does!

[@aisha02a]

amazing!!!

[@thricefan89]

As a Canadian. I see this man as a true American

[@themadlad8540]

Well ofcourse he is a true American he was born here . Dafuck you talking about? High and might simple ass twit!

[@thricefan89]

@@themadlad8540 Some people are treasonous. Dafuck you not know that word?

[@mr.atomictitan9938]

@@thricefan89 some people are just looking to find racism like spike lee here. Though I don't care if your canadian but you should at least know the difference between a true american film like Hostiles, or 2001: A space odyssey. hell even quintin terenteno with inglorious bastards it great. killing nazis is the most american thing you can do. (if you think I am serious I am not I am joking, though you should watch inglorious bastards because its really good)

[@TylerLL2112]

Of which America?

[@alalalala57]

@@mr.atomictitan9938 no

[@KevinCunninghamPlus]

Great interview. Thank you.

[@erra7552]

Spike, such an important person. And Adam Driver is such an amazing actor.

[@dancourt1196]

I believe if it was ever needed the only person who could play a young snape is adam

[@jedi1josh]

The most interesting part of this video was learning that Spike Lee keeps some of his props. I've always wondered if film makers hang on to things from the film. If I was Spike I'd have that statue head from Miracle at Santa Ana

[@Nobody-bq7pl]

Mad respect for spike Lee, do the right thing has the best intro to any movie I’ve ever seen.

[@jonnnnniej]

Spike Lee seems to have one of those minds I wish I could just take a peek in, such an interesting and amazing man!

[@brunamanoelacamargo1587]

Adam is wonderful in every way...

[@JoeymantinthejmanMan]

keep it up and keep being you and i support you rock on the good videos and this channel

[@ginat3592]

Spike Lee is definitely a perfectionist... he has to be. That man has put out such great films that really leave a lasting impression on the viewers. Always do the right thing 😀

[@greggmarxmiller1793]

this guy knows how to interview. Impressive to watch them both.

[@Rstanton09]

Spike is one of the dopest writers, directors, and producers to ever do it.

[@yahxi6599]

Awesome....💖👌👌👌

[@bluntdude]

Spike's energy is infectious!

[@masspyro5167]

spikes awesome, what a great interview...

[@72huntster]

Adam even owned SNL. His appearances were legendary.

[@sikosis999]

spike is a great soul and adam driver is beastmode even with star wars involved hahaha:)

[@degarmo187]

Fantastic interview

[@bradhend]

This was so much fun to watch

[@jacobdominguez7808]

One of the best 👍💯

[@TheNinjapancake14]

Loved hearing this conversation But wtf is that scene where Adam Driver is wearing a cowboy hat and repeating "space "? Lmaooo

[@GoldnDusty]

AzureAnie It’s from Inside Llewyn Davis

[@njpham]

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[@tofu_golem]

Spike is an amazing artist.

[@dwayne1859]

Amazing interview.

[@redlightmax]

9:22 I wouldn't have expected Spike Lee to laugh like that.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

This is how to interview someone especially someone like Spike or Tarantino!

[@djm122270]

Such a great interview...😊

[@mountcomfort740]

Spike is a legend. Very talented.

[@ScratchthechalkBoard]

So many good points . Adam Drivers reaction is just so realistic and comedic and awkward lol

[@Holoflux]

"Contains strong language" are you for real

[@frederickstuart7495]

Came here for Spike Lee, left having a greater appreciate for Adam Driver

[@ker_possible]

I’m so in love with with Adam Driver’s work. I came for him.

[@imcleopatra91]

same here, I find myself really drawn to him and his performances are so earnest...I'm excited to see where else his career goes