Nicolas Cage Is No Joke

Nicolas Cage has done it all - starring in more than 100 movies - from cult classics Vampire’s Kiss, Raising Arizona and Longlegs; to Hollywood blockbusters The Rock, Face Off, Con Air, Gone In 60 Seconds and National Treasure; and who can forget his Oscar-winning performance in Leaving Las Vegas.
But in spite of a career spanning five decades - he became a parody after memes and montages mocking his acting style went viral.
And after losing his $150 million fortune in the 2008 financial crisis, Cage was forced into becoming a ‘Video on Demand’ actor to pay off his debts - a move which didn’t help his reputation.
But with his debts now cleared, we’re witnessing a renaissance with films like Pig, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Renfield and Dream Scenario - showing Cage is no joke.
He’s a master of reinvention - whether it be changing his name from Coppola; adopting a German expressionist approach in Moonstruck; his experimental performances in Wild At Heart, Adaptation and Mandy; method acting in Birdy; or his so-called Nouveau Shamanism style in Ghost Rider.
Chapters:
0:00 - A caricature?
1:02 - Nicolas Coppola
2:20 - From Coppola to Cage
3:25 - Experimentation
4:01 - German Expressionism
5:06 - Method Actor
6:19 - ‘Completely obnoxious’
7:30 - Leaving Las Vegas
9:20 - Action star
10:03 - Face Off
10:20 - Bringing out the Dead
10:50 - Ghost Rider
11:51 - Adaptation
12:44 - Financial crisis
13:27 - Father’s passing
13:46 - Memes
14:46 - ‘Video on Demand’ actor
15:40 - Renaissance
17:35 - Forever an eccentric
18:21 - An actor’s actor
18:52 - Master of reinvention
#NicolasCage

[@troopertrampstamp]

The amount of time and effort put into something of this quality made me think it was produced by a huge KZbin channel. Then i saw you only had 1k and this was your second video and i was absolutely blown away. Keep up the amazing work and i promise you this will all pay off, you have a gift. Please do not give up on it nor feel discouraged that this video has not gained the traction of your other one. In due time i believe this will explode along with the rest of your channel. Again absolutely amazing work dude. Youre going to be HUGE soon. Trust

[@ryanramgobin]

Blown away by your kind comment - glad to have you on board for the journey!

[@lowlowseesee]

Even the editing was raw . Brsvo

[@1997Milan]

One of the best videos I've watched about Nicolas Cage. He truly is National Treasure. Great work Ryan.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thank you for watching - really appreciate your kind comment!

[@kenw8530]

Never thought I'd tear up watching a youtube video about Nic Cage's journey. The passion will save you.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@AkEshiva]

Coming here from the Nic Cage subreddit, and what a joy this video was!! Thank you so much for exploring his ever changing craft and tremendous personality in such gentle, respectful and compelling way. He is one of a kind.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate your kind comment!

[@FionnOCtheJediVA]

Nicolas Cage is my all time favourite Actor in history (Right up there with Daniel Day Lewis, Werner Krauss and Vincent Price). Every film he was in like Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds, Adaptation, Pig, Dream Scenario, Face/Off, Prisoners of the Ghostland, Colour out of Space, Leaving Las Vegas, Willy's Wonderland, Moonstruck, Ghost Rider 1 & 2, The Rock, 8MM, Bringing Out the Dead, Bad Lieutenant, Vampire's Kiss, Sympathy for The Devil, Raising Arizona, Wild at Heart, Renfield, Joe, National Treasure, Matchstick Men and Especially Mandy have always put a smile on my face. And even if the movie is good or bad, he always be the heart of the film. Whenever I'm in a bad mood or just feeling a bit depressed, Nick's would always cheer me up, he's very special in my life and he will always be... *A National Treasure*

[@ryanramgobin]

Wow - it's some list of work! Thanks for your thoughtful comment, and for watching!

[@Magdalena8008s]

This made me lol so hard. Just you listing all those films. Hilarious.

[@rexsacia1522]

This is some serious A+ quality, Great work!

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@glennemery7324]

Loved this watch - you produced a quality video mate! I always loved Nic Cage, but seeing him in context makes him even more lovable/impressive.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching Glenn - glad you enjoyed!

[@younessef7803]

bro continue your work your videos are very great and your presentation of ideas is incredible i hope u continue and talk about de niro and day lewis and Jack Nicholson and all the legends and all the talented directors

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate it! De Niro, Day-Lewis and Nicholson would be great shouts!

[@PhilipVeinstein]

Amazing video man! The editing and storytelling is on a level of a high budget documentary! Reminds me a lot of Dodford's style which I also really like. Keep up the good work! 👏

[@ryanramgobin]

Hi Philip, thank you so much for your kind comment - means a lot - especially to be compared to Dodford’s style!

[@Nur_codm]

Excellent video, keep going man

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate it!

[@WordsinTime]

Phenomenal video! I’ve always loved Nicolas Cage and it’s made me happy to see his recent success.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much for watching! Yes - will be v interesting to see what he puts his hand to next.

[@clinkenfilms743]

Really solid video. Well done man.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate the kind comment.

[@KidFresh71]

Nic Cage has always been my favorite actor, starting with Valley Girl and really cementing his top-tier status with Raising Arizona (a criminally underrated performance and movie). I've always wanted to meet Mr. Cage, and came oh-so-close during an elevator ride in Toronto. I was staying at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, walked into the elevator, and there was Nic Cage! He was unmistakable, wearing boots, red leather pants and a red leather jacket. Unfortunately, he was talking on his iPhone the whole time, and I had the good manners not to interrupt him (even though I wanted to so badly!). Maybe one day I will get to actually meet my movie hero, although I think that quick "brush with fame" is as close as I'll ever get.

[@ryanramgobin]

Sounds like he was dressed as eccentric as ever! Thanks for watching.

[@suicidesamuraiz]

Great video. You got my subscribe.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching - glad to have you on board!

[@pjdavy590]

Excellent work, but I feel his renaissance started with Mandy, and Color from Outer Space. They're cult classics already and definitely worth a mention.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thank you for watching - glad you enjoyed! I agree. With so many great films to discuss - it was difficult to fit everything in 20 minutes.

[@pjdavy590]

@@ryanramgobin Totally get it. Incredible presentation, though. Like another commenter said, A+ work here. Very well edited.

[@GamaVukani]

great content mahn. keep pushing

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@scoonyer]

Love it. Hes gone down a whole and now hes paid off his debt will probably start a decade of his best work. Going down as an all time great. Great personal story. Cant wait to work with him

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@joeycianciaruso6240]

Great video mate!

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@LuLuBell]

THAT was awesome..I have always had a deep appreciation for him, even when he was down and out, I always saw him as the underdog, so to speak. Not that he wasn't famous or obscure, 2:03 but that he could always win, no matter what life's obstacles. I am so glad he pushed through and handed him. I can't wait to see Long legs. !

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed!

[@blameitonyaboi]

i need a john travolta paradox! from grease to movies like blow out & oulp fiction and then back again

[@ryanramgobin]

That would be a great video! 👀 Thanks for watching!

[@josephcallahan1664]

Great video!

[@ryanramgobin]

Glad you enjoyed - thanks for watching!

[@adambarr6184]

Damn, never really thought of Cage's acting career/journey in this way. Definitely a paradox! Underrated? Probably

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@gharihiggins]

Great work

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisweaver7132]

I will say what brought Cage back to me was Mandy or Color Out Of Space

[@ryanramgobin]

The renaissance is real! Thanks for watching.

[@gcooper642]

Ok, before I get too far in I wonder if there will be a James Stewart comparison mention. Let's see...

[@ryanramgobin]

There wasn’t!

[@michaellozada1077]

im happy Nicholas cage is getting the recognition he deserves.

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@lowlowseesee]

Pacino so young he had Dustin Hoffman graduate chubby cheeks 🥲

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@georginalee9925]

Learned so much from this. Not least the five marriages! So interesting!

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@ItsDeivis]

he may be a meme, but he himself is no joke. he did what most would fear

[@ryanramgobin]

Agreed! Thanks for watching!

[@KatherineHasapis]

Nicolas cage one of a kind ❤😂😂

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!

[@watchfeud]

Bit close to Dodford, no?

[@ryanramgobin]

He's on a different planet of editing..! But have definitely taken inspiration from his use of Midjourney!

[@hairybung]

Immediately sub

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed!

[@5555144]

How did you get his baby photos!? 😂😂😂

[@ryanramgobin]

Ha! Hours of research!

[@mahmoudgamal8044]

Nicolas Cage will be happy to see this

[@ryanramgobin]

Haha! Thanks for watching!

[@janetjasper7283]

I Love him

[@ryanramgobin]

Thanks for watching!