Mark Ruffalo Talks 2016, His New Film And The Catholic Church

Mark Ruffalo's latest film "Spotlight" takes a look at how the Boston Globe broke the story of the massive child molestation scandal in the Catholic Church.

[@artofmusic303]

AMEN to Ruffalo's comments about the importance of investigative journalism and giving journalists the time and resources they need to do their jobs. SO important.

[@foreseengust]

+Robert Wilks It's the only way to fight tyranny and we take it away and replace it with news anchors with opinions on the topics permitted.

[@jeankodin]

+Evilution It's unfortunate, but those are the articles that they can afford nowadays. Investigative journalism is months and months of resources that news corporations don't want to spend money on anymore. They'd rather keep their advertisers happy and leave it at that. News corporations now see themselves more as a business, rather than what it originally was supposed to be -- a public service.

[@seamuskennefick7692]

+Robert Wilks Yeah, I'm a recent college graduate with a communications degree. I can't tell you how hard it has been for me to find a job in my field of study, since everything has changed a great deal.

[@lynnturman8157]

+Jean Ko Din You hit the nail on the head. Journalism was once considered a public service that was free from the pressures of having to be profitable. But like the other public utilities, corporate greed reared its ugly head like the all-destroying souless monster it is. We no longer have "the news." Instead we have infotainment, clickbait, and propaganda disguised as news that confirms our bias.

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

Actually journalists need to go to a different journalism school and learn it correctly, then do their job. They don't need "resources" to do their job. Yawn.

[@rutsuarez6106]

Two things i love about this interview: First, I love how this conversation is actually relevant. They're not just talking about something meaningless like famous people usually do in interviews, but they are using their voices and their influence to make people aware of a very important issue. Second, I love how even though they both have been raised Catholic, and Stephen still is, they accept the faults of the institution they have been a part of. It doesn't affect their belief, but that doesn't take away the fact that they are acknowledging the truth and saying that what the Catholic church has done is completely wrong. Thank you for a meaningful interview Colbert and Ruffalo.

[@sawlovesyou52]

All your wonderful words and you fail when it comes to why you put your faith in a dark place ..... put no faith in any man, but into God (whom Jesus Christ said we could lovingly call Him, Father). So why call it a religion .....Jesus said He was one in thought and way with the Father .....therefore it is a thought and way .....support where you are informed about the Father ....read the letter God gave to you. You see it is a one on one thing with God .....understand what it is He says about living in Truth and Justice. There is an ending to the world as we know it. Read and learn. The old Testament (throughout) tells of the end days and Jesus Christ told you how to live that you may have another life after death. You are not a body with a spirit ..... you are a spirit with a body. The body will die and if you are not wise you could experience a death of the spirit. It is not evil to be rich, but it is evil to have ill gotten gains and to live life with perversion as your master.

[@smotnick]

@@sawlovesyou52 Oh, you mean like Fundamentalist Jimmuh "I have sinned" Swaggart???

[@smotnick]

Nut Suarez, are you naive enough to believe that certain leftist elements in Hollywood don't have an anti-Catholic agenda??? They do. Their bigotry is very much alive and has been since Roe v Wade Jan, 1973. If you look at how movie characters who happen to be Catholic or how clergymen were portrayed prior to this date, you will see a difference, Bing Crosby in "Going My Way," "Bells of St. Mary's," Karl Malden in the Oscar-winning "On the Waterfront," Preminger's "The Cardinal," and all up to Friedkin's "The Exorcist," were mostly positive without being sugary, portrayals. After that, you would find anti-Catholic commentary, whether it be part of the story as in "The Verdict" (1982) or "Priest" (1994); or simply a gratiutious snide remark like an indignant Rob Leiberman in "Norma Rae" saying: "What are you, the Catholic Church?" or Sam L. Jackson quipping "They reproduce like Catholics"(substituting for rabbits) in "Age of Ultron." Like Mark Ruffian, I am left of Center myself. UNLIKE him, I am not of the identity politics faction.

[@wynnefox]

Mark was a good choice for the Hulk because in real life he is the Credible Hulk.

[@wickkidda]

"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry because I always back up my rage with facts and documented sources."

[@oliverashman]

+wickkidda That's great!!!! lol

[@KidCooties]

+wickkidda Credible Hulk, Season 1 on Netflix coming soon.

[@illdrumatik391]

[@luf4rall]

+For The Wynne incredible hunk

[@catalinaquijano6477]

Thank you for this honest, educated and wonderful interview. I have profound respect for journalism, Colbert and Ruffalo for discussing this controversial subject. Thank you producers for making this show happen.

[@AustinStonewall]

+Catalina Quijano Just wish they could've had more time to talk.

[@truegirl2anna]

For so many people out there it actually sullied the place that would have been a solace for the kind of heart break or the psychic damage created by the immediate abuse of the priests. Or the people who now when they go into a church feel guilty for going into a Catholic Church that could allow this to happen because 17,500 children were abused in the United States and those are the numbers from the Catholic Church itself. *It is a terrible story for the Church BUT the only possible way for the Church to heal is for the truth to be known.* This is why I love Stephen, absolutely beautiful!

[@q1w2e3621]

Truelady2Anna +

[@xs10086]

True2Live He has writers...

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

I think the church needs to go back to the pre-Vatican II days and bring back the valid Mass. There were numbers of priests and cardinals present at Vat II who did not agree to the changes forced on them, and because they objected they were basically kicked out of the Church. The ones who were left were probably the pedophiles who had existed for a long time and liked the "freedoms" Vat II allowed. Many of the priests and cardinals kicked out said that they could feel the presence of Satan in the room. As a Traditional Catholic I can't even attend what is now the Lutheran Catholic of today. Thus, it's not Catholic.

[@smotnick]

Your thesis would be true if it were not for the fact that it occurs in OTHER institutions as well.

[@Bone89]

@@smotnick that makes no sense. How does it happening in other institutions make it incorrect?

[@GoldsPersonal]

"I'm berning up!" Hahahah had my dying.

[@ahmarsiddiqui]

jimmy fallon should stop fake laughing and try to do something like this

[@doraaaa0613]

Feel the Bern! And, as usual, I love Stephen's interviews.

[@jordanfrazierful]

+heyyouassbutt FEELING IT!!:)

[@the-chillian]

+heyyouassbutt It's kind of a pity he wasn't interviewing the actual journalist. I'm sure Mark had done his research for the part, but better to get it firsthand.

[@lynnturman8157]

+Lytrigian Yeah, right. Why would he want a movie star on his show instead of some obscure journalist most people have never heard of?

[@the-chillian]

Lynn Turman That depends on how formulaic he wants his show to be. If he sees his purpose primarily as providing a platform for actors to promote their latest work, fine. If he occasionally wants to discuss serious issues in a serious way, that's another story.

[@lynnturman8157]

Lytrigian Like every other show on TV, he wants people to watch. What does that have to do with formula? If Mark Ruffalo wasn't in this interview, you & I wouldn't even be having this discussion.

[@Butterfly-ue1ph]

I love how Stephen can discuss a serious topic then go straight back into comedy to lighten the mood in the studio

[@JamailvanWestering]

Honestly I wished he kept going on a more serious note, because what happened was a serious subject

[@Andrea-yh3rc]

Man, I love that we have a late night host who can tackle these topics with eloquence and compassion

[@anujbeatles]

Loving the longer interview cuts.. Thank you CBS!

[@manzilac]

What do u mean???on cbs u watch shorter versions???lol

[@maryroberts589]

Thank you KZbin!

[@jag3063]

Mark Ruffalo seems really down to earth and a nice guy. I'd love to have a drink or toke with the guy.

[@illdrumatik391]

Dude tokes? No way.

[@jag3063]

Well I don't think he does, but I'm saying I'd love to

[@jspres86]

+Shahriar Mahir oh yeah. Like a friend of mine said, Mark brings the weed and Chris Evans brings the girls

[@laurahumberley633]

+Johan Acosta Guys who toke are generally losers, and not only because they smell like poop.

[@jag3063]

Laura Humberley oh my no. Obama toked once.

[@deltaop1reload]

Colbert's is probably the most intelligent nightly show around. Love how he is redefining nighttime television.

[@Sweence]

I saw Spotlight last night. Best film of the year!

[@deebee9917]

Sweence best film in the 2000s

[@iammayyz]

@@deebee9917 not even close but ok

[@deebee9917]

Mayzz name one for me then.....

[@smotnick]

How many did you see that year??? Three???

[@MsGrapeNehi]

You will never see Jimmy Fallon do an interview like this. Good for Colbert for talking about real issues, and good for Mark Ruffalo for supporting journalism.

[@FandPrulethesky]

What a great interview! I havn't really gotten around to watching Colbert but this was great. Real questions in late night :)

[@Lwiis64]

Ruffalo looks like a mad scientist. lol

[@goggletoggle1294]

It's the hair.

[@d3athm0ng3r]

L.A.C. since 2012 I've been wondering what made him so suitable for the Banner/Hulk. Today I can put that to rest.

[@nothing.lasts.forever]

He is definitely the perfect Bruce Banner

[@robfab5204]

@@goggletoggle1294 I figured it was the jacket lol No duh of course it's the hair hahah

[@vijaykryesItsMe]

It's so cool!

[@GildaLee27]

"I'm Bernin' up, man!"

[@henrysilva139]

"they're stretchy pants" this made me rewind 10 times because he threw in a little nacho libre for us😂😂😂

[@stockjonebills]

Met Mr Ruffalo a long time ago. The nicest guy.

[@Pumpkin0_0]

This was such a profound and interesting interview that I was engrossed in it. The last question was what snapped me out of it.

[@doowopshooligans]

One of my favorite actors. He speaks intelligence.

[@rodham8935]

Incredibly funny but also deep interview, they play really well together!

[@andybannerman6678]

"A difficult subject.... how do the Hulk's pants stay on?" Brilliant from Stephen!

[@bunnyblurrz]

Stephen could never be more "perfect" for this show. Great interview.

[@Buenomars]

What would the Hulk do if he discovered the Catholic Church scandal?

[@goggletoggle1294]

+Just gimme my $200 Let's just hope not as the Hulk.

[@dreueew125]

+Buenomars SMASH!!

[@lynnturman8157]

+Buenomars Star in a movie about it & promote it on Stephen Colbert's talk show.

[@josephtedros2089]

+Buenomars Get angry

[@Wolf.88]

Lol

[@thisisrachels]

Fantastic interview

[@windywithachanceofsunshine5219]

I am a devout Catholic. I hate the scandal and I am sad that it took so long for the Church to own up to the heinous crimes and cover ups. BUT, and this is a big but, the church finally did come forth and we need to move on and keep our faith in Jesus who established His church and told us that He knew there would be problems. Those who are guilty will have to answer to God. Just as prisoners are rehabilitated, so are sinners. God forgives, and so must we.

[@stefanpaul]

Major Wolf Lets just not blame this on other people. Frankly communism has nothing to do with this. Btw I am a catholic

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

I am a devout Traditional Roman Catholic. Big difference between that and the Lutheran Catholic of today. After Vat II the Catholic Church strayed and left behind the sacred dogma and liturgy and started up a whole new event completely different from the valid Catholic Mass starting with the big change with Holy Orders which was the sacred ordination of priests. Priests are no longer priests, they are Presiders, thus they do not have the blessings given to them to be able to consecrate the Eucharist. As a Traditional Roman Catholic I cannot attend the Lutheran/Catholic of today because it is not valid.

[@jualiet2212]

Can’t believe this is already two years ago. I’ve missed this...SO MUCH

[@strive4252]

Amen! The way to heal is to seek the truth in the Church!

[@late8641]

Nonsense. The way to heal is to give up delusional beliefs and stop adhering to an evil institution.

[@michaelburke7742]

Two thumbs for Ruffalo. Always liked him since the movie You Can Count on Me. Keep it up dude.

[@lynnturman8157]

+Michael Burke I agree. Beautiful movie. It's the movie that made me a Mark Ruffalo fan.

[@alexandrealonso2825]

Such a talented humble guy. Big fan

[@humanonearth1]

Brother is a treasure. No doubt. Excited to see what he puts out.

[@josephgarcia4656]

great interview

[@happyperson983]

Stephen, you're better than saying "y'all". ALSO one of my favorite interviews EVER

[@evrena5210]

Mark Ruffalo seems like a awesome person

[@ChourPower]

I saw the screening for the movie last week. Great movie and very interesting.

[@garfunkle5447]

#feeltheBern

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5359]

#Trump2016!!!!!

[@danytargaryen7063]

+Grammar Police lol still no likes 👎🏼

[@mattbrw08]

loved the Nacho Libre "Stretchy Pants" reference XD

[@BekzFreeWill]

its sad that this hasnt reached a million views minimum let alone the low number of likes...especially compared to other mark ruffalo interview clips where a funny story or action gets into the millions...cmon people lets make better choices and prioritize what we think is awesome news by our votes and thumbs up. lets not run this world Kardashian style.

[@emmadelreal1115]

It's cool to think that the hulk grew up where I currently live in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

[@patbrennan6572]

the movie spotlight should be opening in a catholic church near you, ''that would get me back for a couple of hours anyway..

[@57daysproductions]

When he said "Why do the Hulk's pants stay on" all I could think of was "Why do I keep waking up in cut offs?!"

[@bookwermofthefandoms]

57days {productions} yessssss! He must be turning into the Hulk in his sleep or something. I feel like that series with Team Darryl got Bruce's personality way better than either Thor: Ragnarok or Infinity War.

[@ghanimessali365]

Stephen: _"Do you enjoy playing the Hulk?"_ *Mark puts on sunglasses Mark: _"You're goddamn right."_

[@1alniter]

LOVE U MARK, AND WISH U MUCH SUCCESS IN YOUR CAREER...

[@bethkotierk698]

Was there a cut in this video?

[@Horsinatorxyz]

I just fucking love Stephen interviewing people about serious topics!

[@TheCeruleanCrayon]

Could he be more perfect? Activist against franking AND quotes Nacho Libre?????? I fall in love with him more and more every day.

[@ailaf09]

I applaud you mr. Colbert, thank you. // Norway

[@nothing.lasts.forever]

anyone in 2019? Mark Ruffalo is an absolute stunner.. beside being handsome ,he is adorable and pure from inside out..💕

[@JennyHendrix69]

Im on a Ruffalo binge here guys. But Colbert did a great interview here! I don't even his show.

[@crazyRyoga]

I wonder how many movie theaters will show this movie in Italy..

[@williamcortelyou4524]

Dude, props for having P-Chan as your icon. Fucking love ranma 1/2. That needs a next gen so bad. #Ranma1/2 Z!!!!!

[@crazyRyoga]

William Cortelyou Hahah thanks! Long time ago I chose my nickname on the fact that I don't have any sense of direction, like Ryoga XD

[@ParadiseProductions3]

Well the Catholic Church actually praised the movie...

[@GreYaoistaxD]

+crazyRyoga I saw it at the Venice film festival. I don't really doubt it will have a large distribution here. Also, it's not breaking news and the film is very good.

[@crazyRyoga]

Great Greta I'm glad to hear it, I'll definitely go to see it.

[@lakegenesis]

That's what I love about Stephen Colbert, he initiates discussion that I don't think would otherwise be discussed on other late night talk shows.

[@samcirrus9043]

are you blind colbert was literally tryna attack him but when audience didnt cheer he shut his mouth

[@JenniferHowell77]

#FeelTheBern! Ruffalo is the best!

[@seancronen7549]

Goddamn I said goddamn Colbert is just killin it these days. Two brilliant men. Love it.

[@tapiopelkonen2981]

Way to end an excellent interview 😶

[@mellovaticjb7871]

Mark is literally the sweetest. So down to earth

[@yasinbills8468]

I wanna donate and help support investigative journalism It's the gossip news I hate

[@jspres86]

I really do want to see Spotlight. Is it on Netflix yet??

[@finedandy9514]

There are equal sexual scandal in every Church as there are in The Catholic Church if you look at any real statistics. I was molested by an atheist yet I do not blame non religiousness as a whole.

[@finedandy9514]

+Our Lord and Saviour Nicolas Cage no attempt because we all know it happens among non Church going people too.

[@finedandy9514]

+Our Lord and Saviour Nicolas Cage did I tell you I was molested as a kid by someone older than me? He was an athiest.

[@finedandy9514]

+Our Lord and Saviour Nicolas Cage I pray for him anyway.

[@finedandy9514]

+Our Lord and Saviour Nicolas Cage you missed the other side's point, Regardless of some people condoning it or not which occurs even among non religious whether or not they have a prestigious title by their fellow people or not, it still occurs.

[@finedandy9514]

+Our Lord and Saviour Nicolas Cage the Bibke says "Love The sinner hate the sin" we are against what was done in every way however we are for the life of the priests.

[@stiimuli]

If you haven't yet seen the trailer for Ruffalo's movie Spotlight I highly recommend it. The movie looks fantastic.

[@carmenallcock3134]

"This is how we fight tyranny." PREACH

[@michaelguinane1540]

Just excellent

[@KP-zd3hc]

Ruffalo should do more movies like this. Movies that he can’t spill because they’re based on real stories, so there are little to spill.

[@NancyPower33]

That's what's called an essential humanities sandwich on delicious Ruffalo Hulk bread. Nicely done.

[@user-go1ut1gz4n]

17,500 children abused. (#'s from the church). That's thousands too many. It could have been stopped. I am disappointed in the church's handling of the issue. I won't be back. Just as Marty Baron wanted to make the paper relevant to the people, the church needs to make itself relevant to the people. It can't perpetuate a trauma inducing culture and consider itself relevant.

[@dandan5928]

I really wish this could have gone on longer, it seemed like they both still had some things to say. Great interview though, still.

[@carrierueden756]

Love him❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@melaniem948]

So different to Kerry Washington (whom I love) not knowing the facts of her movie.

[@octaviancaesarhibernicus4447]

Mel M I didn't see the film but that's not surprising, its a paycheck for them.

[@tofelipwithlove1150]

I loved the movie. Netflix has it right now and I've watched it multiple times now.

[@HunterTinsley]

What's up with the edit at 1:57?

[@WendellsCat]

I hate it when celebrities come on to just talk about their projects. (Yeah, see sometimes "celebrities" actually should come on to talk about their movies. Now I want to see this movie)

[@dannymcdonnell2542]

Mark Ruffalo should play the new Colombo, even though that role should not be touched haha, just look at him in Zodiac, he's the living image.

[@BramSLI1]

Mark is awesome so of course he'd #FeelTheBern

[@StinkbugDaBastard]

Ruffalo! Ruffalo!

[@ChnDragun]

Damn... Why are your interviews so short?!

[@MrBignate12345]

+Chun Dragn Full interviews are on the show I think.

[@0509killer]

+Chun Dragn yeah, i think the intierviews on youtubes are edited.

[@splashpont]

+Chun Dragn It's almost 7.5 minutes--long for KZbin excerpts from the television program.

[@musicobbsession666]

Love him!

[@ophyisafish]

heavy, heavy subject. but also hulk pants.

[@hollywooda111]

That's it Colbert sweep it under the rug with a silly joke about the Hulk haha... Ohh you.

[@fordtimelord8673]

Mark Ruffalo is so dreamy

[@anonymous6296]

I LOVE Mark Ruffalo! He is so hot and an awesome guy :-)

[@alexanderstamov2237]

Oh that's right "for the church to heal, not for the pedophile ring to be disbanded but for "the church to heal"

[@federicomoreira7790]

great actor.

[@Kasino80]

There is actually a shot in Age of Ultron with especially made Stark Hulk pants. Next to the rest of the avengers weaponry.

[@xionmemoria5939]

You can hear a few whispers in the crowd when Mark Ruffalo is interviewed on serious topics like this. People realizing that you can't just ignore facts and make them go away.

[@a.t.3192]

Ruffalo's wholesomeness reminds me of Keanu.

[@jackmachax]

Mark is really, really smart

[@captur69]

He's Oscar is on the way.....not that he needs it...

[@BlakieTT]

Can't fully pinpoint what Stephen's views are on the Church now. He says he still goes, but I don't know if I sensed shame, or regret, or some other thing or combination of things when he said that. Truly despicable is what those acts by those ... people, are; but so is the cover up.

[@MagusMirificus]

+Blak It's very simple: he still believes in everything the Church actually stands for, and believes that the sacredness of the institution will allow it to heal from any wounds dealt to it, even by itself. At the same time, he recognizes that official members of that Church, none of whom have some magical "Never sin again" spell cast on them when they are ordained, were flawed human beings who ended up doing terrible things, which in turn were covered up by other flawed human beings. It's the same thing as being proud of your nationality, while acknowledging that awful things your nation has done.

[@lenn9o9n]

+Blak Colbert's faith has always confused me. He's a kind cynic, but has somehow managed to accept Jesus Christ as the answer. If it keeps him grounded, great, but having a conversation w/ him about religion would be amazing! In some dream world, he invites me to the show so I can ask him about how religion has helped kill millions of people, yet still doesn't realize the men behind this are the same as the ones who wrote the books. #godiseveryone

[@MagusMirificus]

lenn9o9n See, they're not though. The people who started the Spanish inquisition and the crusades are NOT the people who wrote the Gospels. Those people preached peace, tolerance, mercy, and understanding, not slaughter and torture. It was blasphemy of the highest order to even consider committing such atrocities in the name of God, and none of the early Church would have condoned it in a million years. Not even Paul, and Paul was a pretty wound-up guy.

[@elizabethsmith7224]

+MagusMirificus amen

[@carstereobandits]

two cool and classy guys.

[@howler6490]

SPOTLIGHT is a superb film. It grips and then tightens more and more. It shows the true, scandalous behaviour of the catholic church of the united states....and even eventually reaches the Vatacan. It is a first rate movie...well worth the watching.

[@finedandy9514]

The same people from the real spotlight group almost immediately after finding out about The Scandals learned of The Other churches.

[@williamdwyer5439]

I thought he was going to be in a sequel of "Now You See Me." Did that one peter out? I liked the film.

[@humanonearth1]

Class act.

[@CaptainWangChi]

2:17 nacho libre reference...

[@xs10086]

Mark Ruffalo is a good actor.

[@666narutomanfan]

Did... did Ruffalo just quote Nacho Libre???

[@margesimpson2213]

I love this human being, fracking is one of the most destructive industries, it is actually contaminating your drinking water, what happens when they have contaminated all fresh water supplies.

[@christsuke873]

invite Mark and Bernie to the same show =D

[@Hollyweed1]

Anytime when Colbert or someone else mentions Bernie the crowd always feels like under threat to scream or not. They always hesitate. It feels like someone is holding them back.