What Happened to Movie Stars? | Dennis Quaid

Here is a clip from our most recent podcast with legendary actor Dennis Quaid. In it, he and Dr. Peterson discuss the state of hollywood, what it used to mean to be a true movie star, and what changed.
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[@pookatim]

I am older than these guys and I cannot agree more about having everything in your life become a permanent record on the internet. This is why, as a Boomer, I can honestly say that we were the most fortunate generation in history. We were free range people. No one knew what we did, where we were, what we purchased etc. We were truly the last generation to ever know privacy. No person in the West who was born after the internet existed has ever known true privacy.

[@karenk2409]

Sociologists and psychologists will be writing dissertation papers on this in years to come.

[@humboldtharry1289]

I’m a Gen xer born in 70, and I lived it too. Life was more local with the bigger world occasionally breaking through. Now people are controlled and conditioned. We are disintegrating as a people and it tears me apart.

[@BugsyB1979]

I was born in 79 and grew up sans surveillance too.

[@JohnSchaeferUNIVERSE]

​@@humboldtharry1289 effin ay, brother. Effin ay.

[@beasport505]

I'm a baby boomer and I concur

[@vagabond197979]

As a casual movie fan, I discovered old movies and fell in love with the stories, actors, characters and witty interactions between them. There was no CGI. There were no endless sequels. The dialogue actually sounded like real conversation. It's a wonderful world to explore and way better than what's currently being made.

[@paulascott5701]

I'm old and have seen most of the old movies though I will rewatch them. I have now resorted to old foreign films.

[@KarlFardman]

Me too. I used to watch them with my grandmother growing up. I still watch them. I enjoy them...the music...the eloquence and it keeps me close to my grandmother who's been gone 21 years now.

[@frankb821]

excellent comment, sir!

[@JustBree716]

Me too. Can't watch anything made within the last 8 years

[@Viewerinview]

It really used to be a craft. There were actors and line readers. Just like sales people and order takers. Today the system props up line readers with an image, and who think their opinion is absolute. Older movies are great.

[@louis-philippemaisonneuve8707]

I'm with Dennis 100%...social media feels like a chore or like having constant homework.

[@FriendofDorothy]

most "social media" is really high school revisited....

[@willlienellson7451]

It's even worse if you're actually having to try to market on social media for your business. Social media is the absolute worst part of being in business today.

[@louis-philippemaisonneuve8707]

You’re correct, it consumes way too much time away from the actual business. I also find it very amateurish when I see a facebook site as the only business site.

[@Jacos09]

Ever try deleting it?

[@JeffCaplan313]

​@@Jacos09 Since we're all talking about this on social media, your question is irrelevant. But anyone who is "in business" can't afford not to be on social media.

[@NosyHausfrau]

I don't know when Dr. Peterson became a celebrity interviewer, but I'm loving it.

[@miguelrosado6348]

Well, if you are not good at your job, you need a career change. That's what happened to him.

[@shirleycristomoura2673]

​@@miguelrosado6348Ele é um psicanalista, o trabalho dele é conversar com pessoas.

[@MarinePigVa]

@@miguelrosado6348 It's because of him being good at his job that 7.96 million people subscribe to him.

[@paulcollinsyoga]

@@miguelrosado6348 Peterson was exceedingly good at his job. It was his views on free speech that got him into trouble. His defence of free speech ultimately cost him his job but propelled him into a whole new, and vastly more profitable and influential, venture.

[@criticalmass5402]

You should ask when he became a celebrity instead of an academic.

[@avardmacgregor746]

Two real people having a conversation. So watchable. Thanks, gentlemen.

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Who ever thought watching two people conversating refreshing!

[@tharais]

@@jelizabethpetrie6656 Well, we used to have interesting talk shows. On radio and television. Now we are stuck with controversy and so called "reality". They just aren't the same.

[@frarfarf]

Oh yeah thhere's no one more real and relatable and normal than JP lmao

[@broho2407]

Two of the best addicts in the industry

[@danielc1978]

@@frarfarf he strikes me as a pseudointellectual....comes off as satire...

[@mattyw633]

One of Jack Nicholson's famous quotes is "I don't want people to know what I'm like. It's not good for an actor". Spot on.

[@ML-te6qv]

well he's one of a kind

[@pauls3075]

I believe Harvey Weinstein said the same.

[@jc7997aj]

​@@pauls3075😮 you cheeky lil devil.

[@thomasshort1784]

@mattyw633 In other words, he meant his personal life is PERSONAL for a reason, just like with everybody else.

[@ML-te6qv]

@@thomasshort1784 yep it's just a job! I believe Denzel said something similar

[@MamozioStrappone]

I still remember Dragonheart from 1996... What a beautiful and moving movie. Thanks Mr Quaid for your stellar career and all the good stories you helped gave to us.

[@joetowsey2898]

Great film!

[@alderaancrumbs6260]

Amazing score!

[@thareelhelloagain]

Thank you Mr Quaid (and Mr Connery and Mr Thewlis) ❤

[@paulamccarthy9511]

Enemy Mine and Frequency

[@scrunts666]

I still remember Innerspace.

[@JGunit]

"It brings them down to earth, and that's not good if you're a star" powerful statement

[@ASEYFRIED]

Wow

[@shengwu6044]

Right, a true star is someone way above and highly exalted - not in a proud, arrogant way. But now, "reality" stars come down to earth to be with the masses and become "common" folk....and they lose their STAR appeal.

[@ACD1994]

Dennis Quaid looks great for 70. He makes a lot of good points too. A rare voice of reason among Hollywood actors.

[@Leann-uj9rg]

Say it ain’t so! He’s 70?! Gosh, I feel old. Great guy though. I have always loved him and his movies.

[@jonsnow2555]

Botox and hair dye

[@johnhedtke7571]

Stumble stammers and struggles with his voice. Great guy but time is catching up.

[@joshua-nf3rx]

@@johnhedtke7571 I noticed that as well. I figured he’s on something

[@sjg5994]

​@joshua-nf3rx Looks great for 70, but definitely sounds like he's on something. Not a good look. Reminds me of Jessica Simpson painful interview a few years ago. It was painful listening to her talk. She was a bit worse than he is, but he definitely on that same side of struggle.

[@Aries.on.fire777]

Dennis Quaid is a national treasure. He needs to be recognized even more than what he already is.

[@v4v819]

I think he is recognized plenty enough already...

[@Spruce_Bingsteen]

Same with Jeff Bridges... both seem very cool and laid back with fans.

[@massform405]

He’s one of the actors of our time.

[@scottbarker8512]

i always liked him as an actor. i was incredibly disappointed to find out he’s a fucking maga idiot

[@justinfowler8518]

“That brings them down to Earth and that’s not good if you’re a star.” Well said, as always

[@T.S.-eo7my]

@ 7:45 Jordan & Quaid conversationally stumble upon THE single biggest reason why many younger folks today suffer from anxiety. Everything is “for or on the record” and the Court is in session 24/7.

[@AoiAesuithiel]

Truth.

[@NazSBG]

Dennis Quad is a superb actor. I remember him from my childhood in the 80's in the movie 'Inner Space'. I've recently watched him in a couple of brilliantly Christian/faith based movies, both true stories. And I'm all for him being open about his faith in Jesus when in Hollywood that is frowned upon!

[@rokthor7032]

Innerspace was way ahead of it's time. That was my favorite Martin Short movie also. Haven't seen in in 15+ years but I'm downloading it now. Thanks for the reminder!

[@NazSBG]

@@rokthor7032 yeah and it's the movie where Meg Ryan was actually beautiful before going all trout lips!!

[@lindseymckirdy1830]

Breaking away was and is an absolute classic

[@agricolaregs]

What was the movie with him making out with a dude? The one set in the 1950s?

[@rodycaz8984]

"superb actor." LOL. Chill, brah. He ain't quite Daniel Day-Lewis, now is he?

[@FOX007-um1wr]

Hollywood has lost their imagination. They rely heavily on computer graphics, making sequels, and poor directors. Your lucky if you can find a good story. Some of the acting isn't too good either. Movies are expensive to go to. The movie, a drink and popcorn is $30 for one person. People don't have the money, nor are people buying into the woke agenda message that is being pushed onto them. That is what the problem is.

[@gloriathomas3245]

Don't blame actors but blame the people that are pulling the strings. As for movies being woke, I hate to break this to you but movies have Always been woke.

[@EarsBeEazy]

They car more about force feeding people their crazy pc ideology and they're doing it by propagandizing movies and TV and what's worse is they've been using already established works like lotr, star wars, 007, scoobydoo, harry potter and more to further push their agenda and in the process they've ruined and disgraced the original work and it's creators.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Plus when they do tell a story they often gets facts wrong. Bio pics are the worst kind of film. Time lines are incorrect. They did a decent job with Lincoln, but screwed up the Freddie Mercury and Elvis films.

[@drewmorrison]

I blame the people producing the movies. They’re the ones green lighting these awful scripts with “the message” in them. Actors can only do so much. Some of them get hosed. If you heard about Adam Drivers story to getting casted in Star Wars it’s ridiculous. They didn’t even let him read the script…. With that being said, he did his best.

[@stevemuzak8526]

And even CGI isn't that great anymore. It's too obvious. There is no mistery. No magic.

[@michaelfisher3493]

Quad seems so genuine. I think this is why the long-format of these interviews works.

[@willstar8095]

That movie where the dude talks to his deceased Dad (Quaid) both of whom are firefighters - that was awesome. Recently my Mrs was watching a movie with him about his Dog, I sat down and watched the whole thing.. loved it

[@FateOfRain]

Frequency… D.Quaid and J.Caviezel It was awesome

[@nikonnokin9999]

Loved that insight on how knowing more about an actor's life can ruin your connection with a character. It helped me understand why some modern movies make me feel nothing

[@beetlejuice3x309]

A friend of mine didn't know Niel Patrick Harris played for another team. He immediately stopped watching how I met your mother because he couldn't wrap his head around the character being a skirt chaser and it not being genuine. I don't know if this is what you meant but I wanted to feel special and contribute

[@rodboermusmc]

@@beetlejuice3x309 For whatever reason, I knew NPH was gay from way back. I remember telling a friend...hey, Doogie Howser's gay! I didn't care, I just thought it was a funny sentence to say at that moment. Anyway, it impressed me that he could pull off Barney Stinson so perfectly. He's still one of my favorite characters from any TV show I've ever watched regularly.

[@lbarmstrong1]

Dennis, you were always one of my favorites. I'm 63, female, loved Breaking Away (the short lived tv series was filmed right outside my dorm in Athens, GA and I'll never forget how they glued leaves on the trees to make it look like fall). But in the 90s, my household (two girls) was glued to your version of Parent Trap and I thought you were just dreamy. Must've watched that movie 50 times. You're looking good! And I love that you're not too into Facebook, I feel the same way. All the best, great interview!

[@Artemisiainspain]

I sooo loved Breaking Away I was in LA by coincidence...what a lovely film also I was so shocked thst everyone stood up and applauded...I had never experienced that before!!!

[@TB-ModelRR]

The last two movies I saw in theater was Midway, starring Dennis Quaid, and Sound of freedom. Both very much worth the watch.

[@PleaThe5th]

Midway was a good one

[@nancykasten7615]

Sound of Freedom and Unsung Hero

[@hisbean]

Last I've seen: A star wars movie (Brought back to theater for May 4Th), Labyrinth (Brought back to the theater), Sound of freedom, Nefarious ( amazing movie), another star wars (brought back), and John Wick 4. In June on of my sons and I are going to see the Lord of the Rings movies, in theater. As you can see, we're enjoying the old movies, on the big screen.😁

[@darthgamer79]

Sound of freedom was a lot better than what I was expecting.

[@TB-ModelRR]

@@darthgamer79 I teared up

[@chrisschroeder3945]

[4:38] "It brings them down to earth, and that's no good if you're a star." This is such a clever statement to have in the middle of the dialogue. You can see that Jordan is proud of it, and rightfully so.

[@tandanielle3875]

It’s worse than that. They reveal their political stance and we really don’t want to know. In most cases it’s just disappointing.

[@danskeeloNotHacked]

That comment stood out for me as well. Really really meaningful

[@Mushin367]

If you watch a lot of Peterson content you can tell it’s just another day in the office for him.

[@M.W.H.]

Quaid didn't really buy into that description, he prefered the more modest point of view.

[@SaintKines]

I don't think he or Dennis is right. At least not about movie stars being in interviews and speaking their mind on politics. You can go back to any era and find the biggest stars doing these things. Marlon Brando was thought of as mysterious compared to his peers and even he did interviews and made big political statements all the time.

[@BCA-1]

Leonardo? Dennis, you! I love your movies, especially The Rookie. Man, don't undersell yourself..... And I agree, social media is a chore and will change you. Talking, face to face or over a phone to hear a voice is so important. These days, relationships are such chaos because everyone wants to text or hide.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

He’s not. He’s talking about the youngest real movie star currently

[@excitingtimes-hh2bu]

My family was a huge movie family. We loved going to the movies once a month, after the pandemic we stopped going. I feel there were many reasons why… 1. Lack of quality movies, moves are very predictable 2. Agendas being pushed 3. Price 4. The environment changed, people are rude and don't know move etiquette

[@janesmith5871]

nailed it...

[@Madkingstoe]

I think he's on to something; it was the mystery surrounding movie stars that made them appealing. Once we knew too much about them we started to dislike them.

[@alvareo92]

I remember fellow Canadian Norm Macdonald mentioning how seeing DeNiro in an interview brought down his admiration of him all the way down to "this guy's a fool!"

[@ryandeffley7652]

Dennis Quaid is a favorite actor of mine because he always nails the roles he takes and he seems very authentic and likable IRL. Also, I really respect his lifelong commitment to fitness. The guy is 70, can pass for 55, and has been in solid shape his whole career.

[@rafezetter8003]

can pass for 55? LOL? ur kidding right? I'm 54 and look WAAY better than he does. He looks his age.

[@Ron-d2s]

@@rafezetter8003 I'm 49, hate the sun and have this weird genetics thing from my mom, Grandpa called me Whitey when I was a kid, but my hair just keeps getting darker as I get older. Mom went from blonde to deep brown chestnut. Any half decent makeup artist could convince you he was under 50 w/o CGI or effects.

[@rafezetter8003]

@@Ron-d2s sure with makeup - but he's way too "jowly" to be 50 - skin elasticity has gone and it shows.

[@Ron-d2s]

@@rafezetter8003 Did I mention the lights and camera...... In person, no makeup yea an ancient monkey's but might look better.

[@pookiepookie8669]

@@Ron-d2s It is normal for most people to see the same thing. My hair went from chestnut to black, so did my mom's. Then it will turn gray. Very normal.

[@ladyesther]

It's just sad. I miss the old days. There's just nothing good to watch anymore. I love older movies because they are slower placed and don't rely on all the special effects and jumpy cuts.

[@museblock]

Yes. I had an anthropology professor say, once, that the ability to forget is necessary for progress and development. The last part of the discussion in this clip brought those words back like I heard them yesterday. That was over 20 years ago and, man, is that true more than ever. They are so right about the value of being able to forget and leave the past in the past and the tragedy of social media preventing such necessity for a healthy culture/individual.

[@vivianshields3151]

100% agree.

[@JohnSchaeferUNIVERSE]

❤❤❤❤

[@clintharper5509]

Hitler died year's ago but our school's & media keep him alive, now some will say it's good to learn about our history so we don't repeat it the same mistakes 😂 how's that working out 🤔

[@davidcochran6291]

Anyone who has been there when their child was born, are totally surprised when 12-24 months later the woman who went through the ordeal, starts talking about having another one. To me that is the greatest example of being able to forget I've ever seen.

[@Picnmo]

Dennis Quad had some legendary films. He’s an every-man actor, like Harrison Ford. Excellent screen presence and relatable.

[@frankb821]

Dennis Quaid is a legend. Glad guys like him and Kurt Russell are still around and making movies. True movie stars

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

Lol kurt Russell? A b actor like Bruce Willis 😂 . They are like action stars a bit

[@andrewgardner8972]

I agree. Dennis Quaid, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Costner, Keanu reeves, Kurt Russell, Gary oldman, Mel Gibson, Tom cruise, Eddie Murphy are still working and still good.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Denzel, Downey,Pitt, Dicaprio, Cruise, Kidman. Most of the last true movie stars whose fame extends beyond their peer group are 50+.

[@jaredleicht1656]

I never thought drama people were cool.

[@Maj0rFloater]

Julia Roberts too. She was a huge movie star in the era of true movie stars

[@Hoffenditty2081]

Keanu Reeves.

[@eliminator173]

Downey isn't a movie star though. The movie star has to be the draw not the character they play or the franchise they are in.

[@TheRiderInBlack85]

Tom Hanks

[@nightowlme]

I used to go see a movie once a week. Its been almost 20 years sense I've been into a theater!

[@michaelnivens6267]

20 years for me too

[@ematisions]

Same here , not missing much with the state of films now being made.

[@nancybenton5635]

I used to always watch the Oscars, and we always waited for the best picture because I would always have seen at least five out of the six of them. Now, I don’t even know the names of these movies that they’re nominated. The movies just aren’t what they used to be. It’s really sad.

[@shengwu6044]

Or when some movie wins Best Picture not for best picture reasons...but for the organization to make a political statement.

[@blthtm]

@@shengwu6044 💯

[@rdhunkins]

I can respect Dennis Quaid as an actor. As a person in this interview, he seems like a nice guy, a reasonable person, so I can respect him that way. I really enjoyed his performances in The Right Stuff as Gordon Cooper, and in Enemy Mine as Willis Davage. If this was an ad for the movie Reagan, it works well. It convinced me to see it when it comes out.

[@MrMice...]

A druggie, a cheater and a beater. Real stand up guy.

[@FromHyrule]

Quaid is a classic. The parent trap, The rookie, Flight of the Phoenix. Love those movies.

[@johnwisniewski8712]

Inner space ..the right stuff

[@omensoffate]

Dragon heart? Hello?

[@Spruce_Bingsteen]

Love Dennis Quaid! Enjoyed the movies you've mentioned. He especially was phenomenal as Doc Holliday in the movie 'Wyatt Earp' (with Kevin Costner) ... Amazing how he and Val Kilmer (movie 'Tombstone') played the role of Doc Holliday differently, yet both equally deserved an Oscar for their individual portrayals. Just my opinion, of course.

[@samsecada8404]

Dreamscape is a good one . With Christopher Plummer , Max Van Sydow , and , David Patrick Kelly .It was my favorite movie as a kid.

[@davedavid7061]

Breaking Away

[@FaithfulServant316]

Movies,actors and actresses were so much better back in the older days, then compared to today. Only thing better today is the special effects, but not the acting or the writing.

[@Live_WildMT]

I agree 💯

[@BunE22]

Back in the day, actors and actresses had contracts with studios. They would have to make X amount of movies in Y amount of years. The best actors and actresses got the best contracts, which also stipulated public behavior. The actors couldn't reflect negatively on the studio. Today, everyone is independent and can say and do what they want. Eventually, you find out that your favorites are all nutcases, hateful, or completely unlikable. It was better for the public to have the studio contract buffer, imo. There are very few actors or actresses I like today, and it's because of who they are irl.

[@joss8558]

I think Florence Pugh is a throwback to an earlier time of real quality.

[@AndrewThomas73]

The thing 1982, practical effects, far better than any cgi

[@MHH76]

Jimmy Stewart was class!

[@meowenstein]

I find myself suffering from acute "entertainment fatigue"... I don't even have the energy or desire to watch supposedly "good" movies.

[@129jasper1]

It's tiring because the media is a machine designed to make us stupid with propaganda from our enemies. After a while it gets real old.

[@derekcox6531]

Same

[@a.m11558]

Same

[@None-jf8xg]

Same, and if I do watch a movie, most generally, it's a remake or just a bad storyline. I just walk away disappointed. Nothing original anymore

[@ML-te6qv]

​@None-jf8xg there are great movies out there, you just have to search for them

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Jordan Peterson chatting with Dennis Quaid - what a treat! Thank you.

[@lukefrohling]

I LOVE Dennis Quad!! He’s one of my favourite actors of all time!!!

[@shoop4040]

Oh my gosh, Dennis hit it right on point. Movie stars were like mystique individuals you rarely saw them. And when you did see them, maybe walking around Hollywood or by mistake at a supermarket or what not you are really in awe of those individuals. They were glamorous. They were royalty in a way. I also will include Dennis Quaid as one of those stars. Nowadays, everybody wants to be seen always at all times social media also had a big factor in killing Hollywood. I am in my mid 50s and I truly miss the old Hollywood.

[@kevincorbin6273]

Denis Quaid looks fantastic at 70 years young

[@acryliccharcoal1]

70 years old not young.

[@RodFleming-World]

He does and I love him but the hair dye helps!

[@billkramer2994]

No he doesnt!! Died hair, nose widened, face fatted up! Almost unrecognizable until he spoke!!

[@JLSJakartaLoveStory]

It has been 4 years since my last time in the theaters. Make the numbers and you will understand when all began. I totally get what Peterson says. I dont think I will ever go back to the theaters to watch a movie. Nowadays I just rewatch movies from the 80's and 90's and I can tell you I never get bored of them

[@davidkoblentz]

am I the only one who loves "Enemy Mine" ...like perfect B Movie....

[@fw1421]

Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. both great actors. God bless Lou. RIP.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@momow1430]

“Zamis get four, five?” Amazing how many times I have been able to use this quote to my husband. We LOVED this movie!

[@nicole2106]

You all are spreading so much love. It’s truly heartwarming. Thank you!

[@TradeDrifter]

As @TheCriticalDrinker says, movies use to be driven by stars. We'd say, "Are you going to the new [insert star name] movie?" Now, we simply say we are going to see this or that movie. Most of the time, it needs to be really special to even get us there.

[@ne2i]

True I used to see all of the Kevin Bacon movies.

[@johnbull1568]

I've found myself looking forward to directors work more than actors as I've gotten older. I'll go out of my way to find out what the latest/next Scorsese, Eastwood, Mann, etc movie is, and very often they have some great actors in them, but I'm definitely not there for the actors any more.

[@SlackHoffman]

Dennis was great in breaking away with Daniel Stern and also Inner Space with Meg Ryan …..Loved his brother Randy too …..a real counter culture legend

[@CynVee]

I really like Dennis Quaid. Growing up, he was the guy. I love every movie he's been in. He comes across as very authentic, very relatable. I have his gospel album. He doesn’t have the best voice, but you can truly hear his honesty in his vocals. Knowing his backstory, his struggles mingled in with his triumphs, add to my enjoyment of his music. That he's turned his back on all this Hollyweird nonsense, that he no longer feels a need to prove himself to anyone but God increased my respect for him. I'll have to watch the full video.

[@humanskill]

Great interview Dr. Peterson. Dennis Quaid has always been one of my favorite actors. I get the sense that he is genuine and someone you go have a beer with. 😎

[@rhondafortson5205]

DENNIS is one of my FAVORITES. He is the "Real Deal". NO FAKE. BEST EVER DOC HOLLIDAY!!! He does not live for gossip, his movies/acting is truly his work, his occupation, Love you, Dennis!

[@tdc1012]

I am 57 and Dennis Quaid has always been one of my favorite actors. Inner Space, Enemy Mine and Great Balls of Fire were some of my favorite movies of his.

[@BreakingDicoveries]

A truly great interview. As an actor in film and television, I couldn't agree more with what they've said in this interview 🙌

[@cano21]

Breaking Away is still my favorite movie of all time. Saw it in the theater when I was 7 years old. Great memory.

[@jahigains9201]

I’m only 31, but I really enjoyed that movie when I was in high school

[@ShaunHensley]

You’re not a cutter! I’m a cutter! Best line in the whole movie😂

[@iamthedalilama]

As a cyclist I loved this movie as it was the first one I remember about cycling being made into a film. I don’t think I’d rewatch it now as it’s probably really dated and a bit cringy. So I’ll stick to the memory of it being a great film in the day.

[@maryivancie5445]

“Refund?! Refund?!! Refund?!!”

[@cano21]

@@maryivancie5445 🤣🤣🤣

[@valco2018]

I love the smell in movie theaters. Enemy Mine is one of my faves. So great to see Dennis Quaid in an interview/conversation. One of the greats!

[@editorblue]

This was one of Jordan's best interviews.

[@margaretsnewtoylynnparks5336]

He has NO bad Movies! Always has chemistry with anyone he works with! A National Treasure. . .

[@paynelcasey]

Jaws 3D is questionable.

[@JabezGill]

Watch “On A Wing And A Prayer” and you won’t say that ever again 🤣

[@HAL-st4ll]

You've obviously never seen "Horsemen"

[@RadarHawk52]

Movie maker used to do things: Howard Hawks was a car racer. William Wellman flew fighters in WWI. John Ford was in the USNR. Nowadays they are film school grads.

[@davidweihe6052]

Like Spielberg?

[@dl2one]

Inner Space was just fkn classic AF

[@Shakerhood69]

Mag Ryan was hot in that one!

[@lorigustin3613]

Mr.Quaid has always been an excellent actor. God bless him 🙏

[@juiceybrucey3475]

Big fan of Dennis! He remains a “movie star”. I’m 52 now and remember attending the movies at least a couple times per month from my late teens until mid thirties, it was always a big fun night out with my friends. Would often see new movies on opening weekend. What changed? I got older, had kids, less and less films appealed to me and my changing demographic and it got so expensive to go see a movie. Last movies I saw in theatre was Elvis and Oppenheimer last Summer. Took my teen daughter to Elvis a few weeks after it opened, cost me about $80 by the time it was said and done with admission, snacks and drinks in theatre. Asked my teenage son if he wanted to come, he said he’d already watched it… on the internet somehow so didn’t want to come. Went to Oppenheimer by myself a week later, snuck my water bottle and M&Ms in with me that time… lol! I see the occasional preview on KZbin now for films that interest me but I just wait for it to come to Netflix or Prime etc. and I watch it at home.

[@crushthequarter6863]

Quality face to face communication is a dying art.

[@AaronMatthews-op8fb]

Keanu Reeves is one Hollywood Film star that Maintains his Privacy and Mystery and it helps his career no end.

[@martyfenton6184]

When I was a kid there were still many actors who had put their acting careers on hold to serve in the military. Times have changed.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

If you go back to WWII, actors like Jimmy Stewart put their careers on hold, to fly combat missions -- you can see he didn't make a movie, from 1941-1946. Of course, a lot of things got put on hold, in that time.

[@martyfenton6184]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Those actors were all part of my childhood. It was long after they served, but they were still active and respected. The important thing was they respected America. I'm not sure sure about the current lot. There are some exceptions, however.

[@karinpienaar7315]

Aaaah... Dragonheart is still a favorite of mine! I love showing KZbin clips to my 5 year old son, especially the scene where Denis is stuck in the Dragon's mouth with his sword. My son loves it.

[@SarahGreen523]

Thanks for stirring that memory! Another great Dennis Q movie!

[@heithwatkins]

What a excellent interview. Thanks guys ❤

[@danpatterson8009]

Streaming doomed theaters, and COVID gave it a massive boost.

[@alansnow1129]

Wokeness ruined Hollywood mostly

[@LovelyBeachCoast-us1ec]

@@alansnow1129exactly

[@TB-ModelRR]

Pun intended? 😂

[@josephpurdy8390]

The same was being said about theaters when Netflix was only mailing out DVDs. When Blockbuster Video was in most cities. People like watching a big screen, and few people have one in their own houses.

[@129jasper1]

@@josephpurdy8390 I like big screens and big sound, but I also like lighting up, pausing film as necessary, avoiding paying too much for snacks, having my own schedule, not travelling there, and etc. Ergo, a DVD, or a stream if you must wins almost every time.

[@JaxDianne]

Dennis nailed it. Knowing their details totally takes me out of believing the character they are pretending to be.

[@Cuprum-ws5lo]

Agreed. When I watch a movie, I want to see the characters, not the actors.

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

Yup. I really noticed it back in the day with Tom Cruise. He was all over the place with his Scientology stuff and his over the top antics on Oprah (the famous jumping on the couch incident). He was almost blacklisted after that. He had quite the comeback after he basically shut down all personal stuff about himself and stayed out of politics etc Made a couple of really great films and people forgot that he's batshit crazy IRL. Yeah he makes good films but yikes! Now that actors are all over social media, being the nitwits, halfwits and dimwits that they really are, it's hard to watch a movie and not go "oh, THAT idiot is starring in it, huh? Pass. I'll wait for it to hit streaming". What's that quote? Better to be thought an imbecile than to speak and remove all doubt?

[@americanvirusisfreedom8496]

The difference is back in the day you could go to the theater and there would be multiple good movies at any given time. Now there is a few a year.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Yep, 1 or 2 PER YEAR, and even then I'd rather watch them at home, even if I wait 2-3 years until it's free.

[@JayB-JayB]

Dennis Quaid was amazing in the film Wyatt Earp. He deserved an oscar.

[@lindaohanraha-hanrahan2817]

Dennis Quaid is here!!!! So nice to see him. I was a huge movie buff in the 70s, 80s, 90s and feel the same way. I miss the movie culture so much. There is no mystery to anything anymore. Mystery was so sexy.

[@patricebennett1100]

Loved this. I have been a movie buff and Hollywood entertainment lover my whole life. I am also out of the habit of going to the movies. Celebrities in general have made themselves too down to earth and accessible. I absolutely agree, that too much exposure makes you less interesting. So when any celebrity or Hollywood movie star ⭐️ runs their own social media accounts. It’s a bit too over saturating. Yep- no mystery.

[@scottloy89]

Good to see Dennis still out there... a class act dude.

[@willsatterwhite4378]

That last part about a lack of ability to forget is two points that hadn't been connected for me yet. Thats an excellent point.

[@nancykasten7615]

I've seen maybe 3 movies in theaters since covid , used to go 2-3 times a month.

[@nancykasten7615]

And they were not Hollywood driven, Angel Studios

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Same here. I used to go almost every week but then eventually started renting films in the 90s. I last went before covid and did not find the movie or experience worth the money.

[@SuperChicken666]

Movies used to be like an intimate candlelight dinner. Now it's a grand buffet. Literally a thousand choices from countless different media. It's a different world.😊❤

[@brittany4206]

Seeing Dennis Quaid get old breaks my heart. 😢 he’ll always be young, suave Nicky Parker.

[@saracharnley8283]

Dennis Quaid love his movies, what a great interview Mr. Peterson

[@damhorst]

I've always loved Dennis Quad! Thanks for making this! Two of my favorite guys in one room!

[@darlalei4303]

I love the fact people are listing their favorite movies with Dennis. He really did a variety.

[@monkeybusiness1999]

That's probably why he's so liked - he doesn't go for the easier non-stop sequel roles - same character, same role; similar plot... 😴 The only actor who ever really pulled that off was Clint Eastwood playing Dirty Harry. And he knew when to quit the role while ahead. Even though he'd keep that same tough guy persona going thru his next roles. (There are others, too, eg. Cruise & M.I. But watching him huff & puff, running through the streets at age 70 might be pushing it. Guess we'll see ;)

[@darlalei4303]

@@monkeybusiness1999 I liked him in westerns better.

[@SilverDreamer62]

3:39 to 4:32 in this interview is solid gold. It gave a real answer to the question of why there are so few movie stars today.

[@symz4665]

I'm almost 40. I stopped going to the movies when I was a teenager. Couldn't stand people's behavior over there. Now with the quality of big screens and the facility you can get movies at home, nothing beats the comfort of your living room to watch a film.

[@Dapryor]

I’m about the same age but I think there’s something special about watching a film on the big screen. The problem is that there aren’t as many good stories anymore. Everything has a message that seems more important than the storytelling. When you add that to the cost of theaters, it makes more sense to watch a film at home.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Plus all the talkers who could not figure out the plot. I had six Russians (three couples) behind me in a theatre who had to translate for the gfs the basic plot of Silence of the Lambs 2.

[@humboldtharry1289]

@@BunnyWatson-k1wYeah I’m with you, I had to listen to Titanic being translated into Russian. I envied the dead in that film by the time it was mercifully over.

[@johnbowman3630]

I disagree, the cinematic experience is unique and the vast majority of us can't afford to build our own movie studios. The quality of the writing in Hollywood has truly gone down the tube, they keep trying to educate when their first mandate is to entertain. They're so busy patting each other on the back that they've forgotten all about what the audience wants

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

@@johnbowman3630 Plus one bio pic is successful and for the next 2-3 years there are many bio pics made. And they can't even get basic details correct about the person's life.

[@ladyluck5248]

We love you Dennis Quaid! Thank you Dr Peterson for having him on !!

[@uofa82]

Denise Quaid is my favorite movie star! I will watch everything he makes!❤

[@arrow-lo7jf]

This was a real treat to see Dennis Quaid, a great actor and one of my favorites of all time.

[@jessicastenstrom1534]

I watch breaking away every year for my birthday brings me back to my childhood thank you dennis Quaid

[@jamesg1974a]

Even before Covid the quality of movies was going down. I used to love going to the movies. And I’m not as old as you two fellas

[@garrett3726]

Ok boomer

[@jamesg1974a]

@@garrett3726 boomer? I’m not even remotely old enough to be a boomer. The quality of movies has diminished and remakes have drastically increased. Let’s see something fresh. Don’t settle for mediocre

[@duacot6633]

I have always enjoyed Dennis Quaid's acting and movies.

[@Stephanie-b1m]

Loved their conversation. These two men are smart and funny.

[@Maj0rFloater]

Jumping in here just to tell everyone to go watch Dragonheart. Not a perfect movie by any means, but a fun watch and has one of the greatest cinema musical pieces ever produced called "To the Stars". Dennis Quaid plays the lead.

[@schmiggidy]

Sorry, but this flick is just plain terrible. Save your eyeballs and DON'T go watch this, folks.

[@Maj0rFloater]

@@schmiggidy Haha alright maybe FAR from perfect would be a better way to describe it. You have to agree with the soundtrack though...Randy Edelman is the man.

[@schmiggidy]

@@Maj0rFloater Edelman does have talent, I'll give you that. :)

[@Maj0rFloater]

@@schmiggidy 🙂

[@Kiki-fe2le]

@@schmiggidy I just saw it a few months back and it is pretty bad. I was disappointed that it didn’t hold up at all.

[@SLVass78]

The studios of the golden era demanded their stars look and behave a certain way or they didn’t work. That’s back when people actually cared what others thought of them.

[@jackprescott9652]

In public. Because we know a lot of them were alcoholics, adulterous or junkies in their private lives whit very few exceptions..

[@antonionightmare]

wow big W getting Dennis Quaid

[@drawingmomentum]

I stopped being interested in movies once I saw "the wizard behind the curtain". I could no longer bear to be subjected to the screen.

[@natashuauranga4121]

So interesting and engaging. Thank you so much for posting!

[@gdr1174]

I remember when you only heard from movie stars in occasional prime time TV chat shows and they'd be articulate, charismatic and entertaining. Nowadays celebrities are ten a penny and often none of the above...

[@Robert-ey2qe]

People who used to be seen as movie stars are just America's little play things today. Like our little GI Joes. In America at least. If they're not doing what we want, they're thrown in the trash.

[@j.mcneil7270]

This is a great conversation. The art of just simply and organically talking to another is becoming lost. It's a shame. Stay strong, I appreciate the work.

[@CreagerX]

Jordan summarized my relationship with movies. I have only gone to see 1 movie since covid.

[@konroh2]

Me too. Only saw the new Top Gun.

[@TomLaios]

Dennis starred in two of my favourite movies,"The Right Stuff" and "Savior".A great actor.

[@ChrisThorn-zy5xw]

Let’s be honest, the movies have become unwatchable ! And learning how dark the entertainment industry actually really is, people have switched off…

[@timmyhexham9603]

I was born in 1970.. The first film I can remember seeing is Jaws. And then I can remember seeing a life time of amazing cinema. Up until COVID… I feel sorry for those that missed out. So many amazing films.. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Bond, Battlestar Galactica, A Few Good Men, Footloose, Platoon… OMG… SO MANY MEMORIES

[@tiglathpiglezer]

Dennis Quaid is a real person. Enemy Mine! I just remembered... excellent film.

[@eastafrika728]

No more Spielberg special blockbusters,no more Spike Lee joints, no more Kubrick or Michael Bay classics.