Ridley Scott Talks 'House Of Gucci' And His Career

Sir Ridley Scott, yes you read that correctly, joins the show to primarily discuss his work on House of Gucci, but we dip into aspects of filmmaking from all over his filmography, including this year’s The Last Duel.
#HouseOfGucci #RidleyScott #LadyGaga
He talks about embracing stress, how he manages to work on two or more films at once, collaborating with his ensemble casts, camera operating on Alien, extended cuts of House of Gucci, and The Last Duel which we can look forward to, and more.
Stick around for our reactions to a number of new films hitting theaters and streaming this week, such as Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Of course, we also dive in for a full review for the major release of the week, House of Gucci.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:46 - Weekly Poll
00:12:00 - Ridley Scott Interview
00:45:53 - Hawkeye Premiere
00:50:28 - This Week In Movies
00:59:56 - House of Gucci Review
01:10:19 - Our Favorite Ridley Scott Movies
01:22:57 - Outro
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[@aldobenitez111]

The Last Duel it's so underrated, not only one of the best of the year, but one of his most important films conceptually. Reel Blend one of my favourite podcasts!

[@soconnell33]

Thanks so much for listening!

[@shadowplayfilms7963]

It was a goddamn masterpiece

[@cliffedward]

I would have been happier if Scott had made a version of "Joan of Arc" with Jodie Comer in the title roll. To me Scott's movies have suffered for their casting. I don't think "Napoleon" will though with Joaquin Phoenix and Jodie Comer. So looking forward to it.

[@have_studs_will_travel2809]

It's interesting how aware Ridley Scott is of how meandering his answers are and sometimes missing the question entirely LOL ... Ridley deserves an Oscar!

[@dornravlin]

Ridley Scott is such a boss and an inspiration. Its so cool to see him still making movies he is hit or miss as a director but when he makes a good movie he nocks it out of the park

[@alexman378]

Tarantino’s major difference with Scott is that Tarantino conceptualizes and writes his own movies, which could take years. Scott has writers coming to him.

[@ARBLACKx]

Very true. That's why Tarantino and Nolan release a movie every couple of years.

[@ARBLACKx]

Its crazy how Tarantino wants to retire at such a young age whereas directors like Ridley, Scorsese and Spielberg will probably keep directing until they're 100 lol

[@Bork_In_Volcanic]

"Either You Either Die A Hero, Or You Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become The Villain".

[@ARBLACKx]

@@Bork_In_Volcanic The 3 legends are still making good movies IMO. Some hits and misses but overall very good. Could easily retire as they have so much $$$ but they keep making movies for our entertainment which we should all be happy about. We seriously need em because so many movies are just studio driven these days.

[@chucknight]

I think QT cares too much about his legacy as a director. The other directors you named have faith in their abilities, love making movies, but separate to Tarantino, they aren't afraid to fail and have a few misses in their catalogue.

[@ME-ed7gc]

It’s because tarantino is a narcissistic asshole who is too precious of his legacy and wants all his films to be remember for being weird and stupid rather than evolving his art.

[@Filmmaker809]

Don't forget harvey weinstein funded Reservoir Dogs and all his earlier films, what goes around comes around.

[@uja1096]

Kingdom of Heaven director's cut is Ridley Scott's best work. And an awesome soundtrack.

[@naderzein2435]

Agreed, it's so underrated!

[@pulseshortfilms126]

Love it

[@naderzein2435]

I love Ridley, for his films but also because he's hilarious haha.

[@itsaashish]

Ridley Scott is in the house. Epic.

[@NightwingTV]

This man and his comments though…..can’t deny he’s one of the greats

[@tomhahnl1927]

Ridley Scott is amazing, great Interview. Looking forward to Napoleon! Favorite Scott Movie is a hard one, for me it comes down to Blade Runner.

[@HIGHTS]

FANTASTIC episode gentlemen! Couldn't agree more with that review/email! Love you guys

[@tariqsayed]

This is the first ReelBlend Podcast I've seen. Just wanted to say what a fantastic interview this is. Very well composed questions, respectful, funny, relaxed - and the answers from Ridley Scott are extremely interesting and insightful as a result. Will definitely be checking out more of your podcasts!

[@shadowplayfilms7963]

Ridley should go on Rogan.

[@alexandredion2151]

Some love for Black Rain ? ;)

[@starlord3496]

Omg only been and landed Ridley Scott 😳 This channel is crazy good 👍

[@lucasa_0485]

Absolute legend. We owe so much to people like him

[@august6389]

Great interview

[@taskakavel]

Amazing interview

[@louiscarrillo5873]

great job guys!!!!!

[@kokuz0512]

Ridley scott is a genius. Just like James Cameron. Tarantino, Peter Jackson and Scorsese

[@aayushdutta7809]

I think this is the first time I disagree with the guys on a movie because I did not care for House of Gucci at all. At every single point, I felt the way the way Jake felt about Eternals in that it was just fine. The actors seemed to be in different movies and I hated how it dragged for a bit then tried to pick up for the next bit. Loved the interview guys, can’t wait to get deeper into Oscar season with hopefully PTA and GDT interviews!

[@jeremymmonaro4822]

It wasn't copyright infringement, it was trademark infringement when Paolo was in trouble for using Gucci's label in the "House of Gucci" when i watched it last night. Fashion designers can copy designs and sell them for cheaper it is the trade mark label he had to get into trouble for. I am a media law and documentary film maker you learn this at university. It is a shame Ridley Scott hasn't been to university you learn these things the academics of it all makes it accurate for the script. OOPS !

[@eliveizaj8155]

Great!

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

By this stage I'd done something like 2,500 commercials

[@nalinvikram]

how is he 83

[@Bork_In_Volcanic]

Cmon, his movie Alien was released 42 years ago.

[@nalinvikram]

@@Bork_In_Volcanic I was just saying that looking at his energy and the fact that he made 2 movies this year

[@kokuz0512]

Cause He was born in 1938.😂😂😂

[@vehzee]

him not answering questions at all is very 83 of him

[@misner1989]

Sean is keeping the channels growth 🙌 facts 😂😂

[@leouxdesign]

Ridley is greatest

[@tomhahnl1927]

Three Amigos is an amazing Film, love it ;-)

[@GreatShamoo]

I just love Ridley's modesty

[@MrSpiderboy1991]

Lamo the title said 90 min interview Ridley Scott and it's less then half hour he is on

[@patriciaeroz5828]

HI RIDLEY❗️❤️ I Love All The Movies U’ve Directed, Especially THELMA & LOUISE That Literally Changed The Course Of MY LIFE At The Time. & MY Take, After Watching ‘The House Of Gucci’ With That STELLAR CAST & GREAT LOCATION SCENERY, Is This: PATRICIA REGGIANI Was Born THE DAUGHTER OF ALDO GUCCI As A ‘Secret Child’ Who Lived With Her Mother, Who Was A REGGIANI, WHO ALDO HAD IMPREGNATED❗️ & At A Time When Aldo Also Had A Wife & 3 Other Kids At His Lavish Gucci Home. So It Isn’t So Far-Fetched That PATRICIA REGGIANI, WHO WAS BORN BY A GUCCI FATHER, Was Actually PATRIZIA (The Italian Spelling Of PATRICIA) GUCCI Who DID Fall In Love W/MAURIZIO GUCCI & Then POSSIBLY Together THEY FAKED MAURIZIO’s DEATH So They Could Live-Out Their Lives IN SECLUDED BLISS, Away From The Crazy Gucci ‘Empire’, W/THEIR SHARE OF THE GUCCI MONEY That They Received From The Court Settlement, & That, Also Possibly, They DID NO JAIL TIME FOR Because PATRIZIA & THE ACTUALLY ALIVE MAURIZIO Were Able To MAKE THE GUCCI FAMILY AN OFFER THEY COULD NOT REFUSE. 💃🏽 Oh, & Ridley, Plz See ‘Big Night’ (1996) For How Italians Sound When They Speak With An 🇺🇸 Accent. 😘

[@amilcarlinharescf]

I'm with Kevin. I couldn't possibly believe that I would love a Blade Runner sequel more than I love the first one, but I got to say: Blade Runner 2049 it's a little (just a little) above its predecessor, for me.

[@ARBLACKx]

Yep I prefer 2049 as well!

[@god9210]

I honestly think blade runner is way more complex, and has more personality. But both film are amazing!

[@amilcarlinharescf]

@@god9210 Yes, both are amazing, but comparing "personality" in relation to the first and second is really complicated because the first one had everything created from scratch. The second one was a continuation of that vision with some changes, so I don't compare that aspect for that reason. Now, when it comes to the complexity I really think that both of them had their fair share, Blade Runner 2049 has some amazing symbols that I started to pick up on only around the fourth watch.

[@aaronmoon7390]

YEEEEEEEEES MAAAAAAAATCHSTICK MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! btw, Hans ZImmer soundtrack is amaaaaaaaazing

[@Shaki123]

LMAO 🤣😂. Ridley always has to tell people how many commercials he's done and how amazing he is and how good he could be at other jobs. LMAO 🤣

[@jonlee6774]

I’m pretty sure Bruised isn’t a boxing movie. It’s an MMA movie.

[@ThisIsTheRoad]

33:28 Shots fired against Zack Snyder! :D

[@area51pictures]

His foul mouth is my favorite.

[@jackforseti224]

I'm not saying this to be a jerk, but Ridley Scott could use some humility.

[@sun131089]

Ridley Scott is an institution

[@lolapanola282]

2.40 hours of trash