The Curse Q&A with Nathan Fielder & Benny Safdie Moderated by Christopher Nolan | SHOWTIME

[@NASkeywest]

The fact that someone who graduated college with really good grades would give Christopher Nolan this opportunity to be in his presence is amazing. Shows how humble he is.

[@nilsberglund4773]

Not just any college…one of Canada’s top business schools

[@trvrshoe4518]

christopher nolan being a Fielder head makes me soo so happy

[@Jukeboxchigg]

Apparently around the time of dark knight rises he was massively into the macgruber movie

[@trvrshoe4518]

@@Jukeboxchigg holy shit!!! like i dont expect someone like him to not be this based all the time but... holy shit!!!

[@ColombianThunder]

​@@trvrshoe4518one of his favorite movies is Talladega Nights

[@greglynch391]

Imagine if he was a GreggHead too 😱 I wonder if he’s an Oz or a Hobbit Freak 🤔

[@trvrshoe4518]

@@greglynch391 i think being a greghead is just a human birthright. We all have 5 bags in us

[@Flike245]

Wow, can't believe they got Nathan Fielder for this.

[@chucklebutt4470]

Huge opportunity for Christopher Nolan to share a stage with him.

[@Ogmikefromcbus]

Wow never imagined I would ever see Nathan and Chris having a conversation, and Chris actually being a fan of Nathan’s

[@MrPerciG]

Why?

[@Carfaz11]

@@MrPerciG I didn't take it as demeaning to either of them. Of course, people have diverse tastes. But they're both just so rooted in different pockets of the film/TV world. And I think with Nathan-to use his words-only recently 'stumbling into' a more cinematic space, it's probably just as bewildering to him.

[@MeatCatCheesyBlaster]

I think we all have a picture of Christopher in our minds that he never watches TV, just makes his own movies and when he's not doing that he's like sitting in a library full of leather bound books

[@commaJim]

You on a first name basis with them?

[@MichaelMichael-us6wq]

I mean he said he loved Macguyver (will forte one), he can branch out more than just clas

[@cradio52]

Nolan is absolutely correct - Emma Stone’s performance in this series was f**king astonishing. She was absolutely pitch perfect in every single scene, every single little moment. It was a treat to witness.

[@NASkeywest]

Nathan wrote an entire series to make Emma Stone contractually obligated to hang out with him

[@friendlypup5650]

Why didn’t I think of this

[@Nathanpark-cu2gd]

Yeah Nathan likes to make acquaintances with all kinds of people. He's even kind of friends with Seth Rogan.

[@mmcc2852]

@@friendlypup5650 that was literally my first thought when i saw the promo

[@erikasrah5828]

The plan? Trick Emma Stone into hanging out with me by signing her on for a HBO drama.

[@antoinepetrov]

​@@erikasrah5828Cut to Benny: "Yeah, that makes sense"

[@BullyMaguire4ever]

I notice that with Nolan there, this is the most sincere I have seen Nathan act in a Q&A, usually he trolls and jokes more.

[@user-ot2me4ic3s]

he respects nathan's superior talent

[@mmcc2852]

@@user-ot2me4ic3s yep cus nolan also graduated from one of the top colleges with really good grades

[@oogiegoogie2826]

Nolan’s actually a really good interviewer. Gets them talking and lets them keep talking.

[@honeyjarboi]

Española is my hometown. Seeing it accurately represented in this show makes my heart happy

[@mcspanky3241]

How big of a problem are the air pockets?

[@pricesmith1793]

@@mcspanky3241 lmao

[@wakegary]

Not even!!!!!? Siiick!! 🥰 505

[@aadambaxx]

unbelievably exciting to see Nolan say both the curse and the rehearsal are “incredible”… is there a world where Nolan, Fielder and Safdie make a movie together?? It would be the most mind bending movie of all time haha I’m so happy.

[@M1ntt806]

It would be psychological horror/ cringe filmed backwards inside a character's dream in outer space

[@aadambaxx]

@@M1ntt806- hahahaha exactly!

[@itsmesnacks]

only if we can get medeski and opn on the score as well!

[@newtsaxon]

As long as Nolan doesn't do any of the writing it could be good

[@antona.1327]

@@newtsaxon Nolan's a great writer. Maybe not to some degenerates, but who cares what media illiterate morons have to say.

[@Oliver401]

In Nathan For You Nathan mentions that his favourite movie is inception, Nathan is living his dream.

[@ShutterSnapped]

Cool Uncle Chris asking what his nephews are up to and them having a great time.

[@eurongreyjoy2]

Chris Nolan + The Curse is insane 😮

[@drewmcgill5290]

Huge surprise to me. I’m praying he uses Fielder for something in the future. Safdie was excellent in Oppie but outstanding in The Curse. I’m excited to see his evolution. I’m scared his head is grown big though since he split with his brother now.

[@blaheedsimmons2226]

tf lmao he has a big head cause they mutually split as one partnership so they can grow as the individuals they are…. you know the coen bros didn’t always make movies together. ppl are expecting them to deliver more thrillers together but they obviously don’t want to be boxed into that future. josh got a new project coming out too soon. i can just understand living in peoples expectations. benny might try to venture into just acting, producing and writing cus he barely if did direct any eps of the curse, i was surprised at every end credit it was mostly nathan directing.

[@lukess.s]

​@@blaheedsimmons2226the coen brothers made films together from 1984 until 2018

[@Beastw1ck]

Cursed, you might say

[@whatwhatwfeenfeen]

guy needs to listen to them if he wants to make a movie half as good as the curse

[@griffinh21]

Between Twin Peaks: The Return and The Curse, Showtime is making some of the weirdest and most interesting tv out there. Hope they keep it up

[@PolAndDazShow]

Is the return up there with the curse ?

[@j1ngks]

FX is making even more surreal stuff

[@PolAndDazShow]

@@j1ngks like what ?

[@jakel4316]

@@j1ngksplease list some

[@rokaanalzeer7148]

Yellowjackets too.

[@straub42]

I was FLOORED when Nolan mentioned the 9-volt in The Rehearsal. Such a minute detail that I feel like I’ve talked with everyone who’s seen the show about. It’s literally blink and you miss it but adds so much genuineness to the episode.

[@tristanmayer5373]

What a compelling and insightful conversation. Even weeks after the finale I still haven’t stopped thinking about this series and its many layers. I can’t wait to see Safdie and Fielder’s next project.

[@jt8713]

Pointless ending and didn't even cover the actual girl that did the curse

[@nsearle420]

@@jt8713Hey man. Maybe there’s more to it than that. Think a little bit more.

[@jt8713]

@@nsearle420 about how he flew into space for no reason apparently or why the weirdo was in the house too many unanswered questions

[@nsearle420]

@@jt8713 It’s ok if you miss the point of something like this. You can rest assured knowing that the ending of this show is *not* pointless. You just haven’t thought about it. They really aren’t all that subtle with the various meanings.

[@jt8713]

@@nsearle420 the co creator of the show said he isn't going to explain the ending so people can come up with their own ideas and him and Nathan both know the actual answer to the ending

[@dougwastaken]

Nothing more validating than filmmakers I respect openly admiring Nathan's work. I hope Nathan keeps his unique approach intact with all these admirers around him!

[@SuperBrentendo89]

I just said to my wife the other day that I’m not sure Nathan gets as much recognition as he deserves for being a genius haha

[@chrisbyerly]

The fact that they have a Q&A that doesn’t cover the finale is devastating

[@gameguru1234]

Yeah, I was hoping it was a new Q and A. Shattered

[@maxmonas7131]

Yeah it's really tragic because I'd love to hear Nolan geek out with them about the practical effects of the finale.

[@FrankieDoter]

yea makes this a total waste of time

[@brendansheehy8124]

In fairness a lot of people are still catching up with the show through word of mouth and the last episode needs to be experienced without spoilers.

[@raymondzrike]

Watch the Lincoln Center Q&A.

[@danielbarrero8665]

I can’t imagine Chris Nolan sitting at home and watching The Curse, lol

[@karlisstrautins]

He probably had it projected for him in an IMAX theatre

[@user-cq5sg9cb4t]

Chris Nolan watching The Curse is a scene that belongs in The Curse.

[@dirkaydlette9493]

His "remote drop" movie is Talladega Nights.

[@empireoflightz]

@@user-cq5sg9cb4t even better, Nolan watching the Curse while eating chicken penne

[@Ivano-84]

​@@empireoflightzSpaghetti

[@mmayer1558]

The way the content and poignancy in Nathan's work has progressed is impressive. I like that the plotlines are absurd and psychoanalytical. It's just phenomenal

[@heysatan8]

So glad Alice Coltrane let them use the song. That song is everything. Its so perfect for the show. Its mysterious, weird, yet so evocative. It makes me feel all sorts of emotions that i cant really put my finger on. Reminds me of david lynch.

[@TheEbo34]

I don’t think I ever expected Christopher Nolan to ever shed the whole “he’s intimidating and rigid” moniker because he’s so thoughtful and just a very pleasant human being who happens to be the best film maker we have right now. Very glad he’s doing things like this to show himself a bit more

[@Drummer1000George]

He's moderated plenty of these things. They're not all on youtube though but you can find them

[@ovariantrolley2327]

a moniker is a name

[@WineProneCowboy]

I grew up in Española and had no idea about the show being based there until weeks after it came out (moved out for college and been gone since). I am grateful to hear how respectful Nathan and Ben are to the town and people. The town has a lot of challenges and it is an easy target for mockery, especially by the Santa Fe types they are critical of here. But it is also beautiful in many ways, and the people are genuine.

[@CobyAshpis]

I’d love to watch The Rehearsal with Nolan commentary lol

[@SirTunnelSnake]

I love these interviews. Benny Safdie and Nathan are so well spoken. I still think about the "drawer" analogy that Benny gave in the episode ten interview constantly

[@filmtoppings]

The fact that Nolan loves The Curse just made my whole week

[@JesseHoffsbeefs]

Really, what it makes me is that he wouldn't shut up about the rehearsal. He's just like me!

[@satyarthsingh2276]

Big kudos to Showtime, they made it possible for Lynch to do what he desired to do with Twin Peaks: The Return & here also for the opportunity so that a show like Curse can be made.

[@s1me007]

They’re low key killing it

[@M3plusYOU]

Never would have expected Columbo to be an inspiration for the show

[@friendlypup5650]

Watched the show. This will occupy my brain for a long time. Just a mind bender, emotionally infuriating, hilarious, and Emma Stone is a goddess of acting. Just every emotion in her voice, on her face, from her body, just nails the character of Whitney. So obsessed

[@Soin3000]

WHAT. A. STAGE. And Nolan being funny at the end, which you don’t see everyday.

[@thatJAWNraps]

can we thank the woman in LA that cursed Nathan so we could have this amazing show lol

[@Frederick0220]

Lol true

[@revtheory]

This is awesome, I've been strangely attracted to this show, it's such a unique complicated reason as to why, and to know that someone like Christopher Nolan is gushing over it just makes me shine, can't imagine what it must be like for these two up and coming legends.

[@linnberkvens]

the commentary about the limit of the characters' charity being exposed is very insightful, it's a feeling of both judgment and confrontation of the self, especially with asher

[@cantonaxu1201]

Man, it's so Nathan to watch Nathan's face/gestures everytime when Benny talks

[@MonigMedia]

that's like Stanley Kubrick interviewing Mel Brooks Amazing

[@petez4608]

I want to see that.

[@nikoskukoc]

kubrick>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>nolan fielder>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>brooks

[@midkrylegda7887]

He was a huge fan of Carl Reiner's "The Jerk" tho 😊

[@david_davidson]

Boy I've never seen such an obvious shill comment in my whole life. Almost as terrible as this awful show.

[@JollyGiant19]

@@david_davidsonThis type comment is so funny because it really shows the internet’s biggest export is paranoid schizophrenia 😂

[@George_vv]

The thing about the extras looking into the camera kind of creeped me out in a cool way. Specifically the scene where the camera is inside a house looking out the window where the woman that lives there is watching tv on a couch in the dark in the corner. One of the times the camera cuts back to that angle the woman is staring directly into the camera until it cuts away and that caught me so off guard. Love that scene.

[@danielbarrero8665]

the amount of talent here is overwhelming

[@JohnHandemPiette]

I was there, fun times! Chris being able to mine this show for intelligent questions is the most genius thing i've ever seen him do and he's my favorite filmmaker.

[@Hayyden]

He is such an amazing writer and director! One of Hollywoods greatest! Who is the British bloke on the left?

[@chadwi4648]

Showtime please keep going into exploratory neat odd weird places.... :) Great show and cheers to all who worked on it.. Thanks..

[@theprimeagent1975]

This is too good to be true. Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine Nolan moderating something like this!!

[@honeybadgerjay1724]

Wow, Nathan has said before that his favorite film is Inception and a lot of his work including the final episode of The Curse must have had inspiration or reference. Now here's Nolan moderating and mentioning he's a fan. Don't be afraid to wear your influences on your sleeve when making your own art.

[@lonelyone]

Thank you for posting. Please let them have another free-flowing conversation with all the episode 10 spoilers intact!

[@EugeneHerbsman]

The fact that Christopher Nolan has watched and has opinions on Nathan's work makes me really happy.

[@EthanDan]

The more I watch Nathan and Benny's interviews, the more I adore this show. Truly unbelievable from every aspect of the filmmaking process and I'm so inspired

[@Sanger2007]

Nolan is moderating!!! I love Greats moderate things. They know the craft and they are so mature in their questions and leading the conversation in certain directions ❤❤❤❤

[@nathanhartono91]

The thing they said about “tone”, and everything falling into place once that is established, was so illuminating. I’ve noticed a lot of reddit discussions (and myself) feeling as if you’re going kinda crazy watching this show, because you don’t really know what is and isn’t relevant…because everything feels like the same flavour of warped. So good.

[@jeff3978]

Absolutely incredible. I wish that they’d release a Christopher Nolan commentary version of the show.

[@actuallyarjun]

I've seen all the hour long Q&As already but I saw Chris Nolan and I clicked😂

[@comfykeegs]

If this isn’t a co-sign for how amazing the show is I don’t know what is

[@Roadtripsnacks11]

I work with the unhoused population in Espanola and the show put in a water spout at the shelter. It’s really cool to see that these guys cared enough to help with something really huge. I couldn’t get past the 3rd show… it was so awkward that it hurt my body.

[@kyle2]

My favorite show of all time. Thank you for uploading this, Showtime. Not just Showtime. But the actual person who clicked the button. Thank you.

[@vishad91]

Watching Christopher Nolan talk about this show is as surreal as the show itself 😂

[@gloomgirl]

🤣

[@AlexanderWarner-ir7gy]

Feels like a fever dream sequence from Twin Peaks

[@HappyRobotTalk]

Love how Nathan leans into Christopher Nolan for confirmation of some of his filming techniques.. like we put things we don’t understand in the frame.. not sure if that’s how you do it? 😅

[@andrethegiant6969]

Comedy is a subversion of expectation. The Curse has been a subversion of emotion which I don't think I have experienced before. I don't even know how to put to paper what it made me feel. But it was like this brewing feeling of anxiety when it seems fine, comedy when it doesn't. It seriously will either be a massive hit, or in 10 years people are going to finally understand why it was so important.

[@gloomgirl]

Your comment should be at the top-you explained something unexplainable, perfectly 🤍

[@bettyjomoore33]

Well said. My brain was 100% involved when I watched the show. I could not look away from it no matter how uncomfortable I was at times.

[@rachels.8051]

Brilliant phrasing - totally agree.

[@danielbarrero8665]

imagine a roundtable with these guys + charlie kaufman + spike jonze

[@Axza00]

Everyones mind will be blown

[@cumpanions8105]

that sounds gay

[@ericshin6338]

hellyea

[@ThisIsTheRoad]

Sounds boring, 'cause they basically make the same kind of art. I'd rather have a contrast like this.

[@oscarcahyono]

I loved this show so much, it reminded of a coen brothers work and very Seinfeld-esque in a way as well. Very very well done

[@mrstanchelios]

(my) words cannot express how much of a joy your essays are and how captivating, soothing and so much more they are. thank you Judge ❤

[@lai239]

nathan so handsome

[@snoopyluvr1111]

need all 3 of them

[@alextorres7655]

Too bad Nathan wasn't in oppenheimer 😂

[@ashtxn.66]

this show is genuinley so amazing and the ending was nothing i could’ve guessed i need them to direct something together again

[@NathanielLongchallon]

Forever grateful for this show introducing me to that ‘Alice Coltrane’ song.

[@local_zero]

Chris Nolan is a real one for being a Fielder fan AND loving Talladega Nights

[@TheBlaskar]

Wow, what an absolute treat. Three people I did not expect to see chatting together. I guess I gotta watch The Curse now

[@gregalongi6743]

I’m seeing why Benny was cast in Oppenheimer now. Love that these geniuses have such respect for each other. Not sure I could handle a collaboration of all three.

[@flashb1024]

I'm suprised so many can't wrap their heads around Nolan loving The Curse. Remember this is the man who made Following-Memento & the Prestige!!

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

It’s really cool to see Chris more involved in the scene and begin to open up to being in front of audiences.

[@BennyHarveyRIP]

Nathan is turning into a silver fox and im here for it.

[@girlscarf]

i clicked immediately when seeing nathan fielder and christopher nolan in the same vid??? whoever made this combo happen thank u

[@wiIIothewisp]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS BUT I STILL HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS

[@burgesssam]

I was hoping this talk had been recorded! Excellent to see this on my feed!

[@marietailor3100]

24:36 This reminds me of one of the truest quotes: “Real life doesn’t make narrative sense.”

[@mosborne5719]

These two adorable Pat says he’ll I actually respect a lot are so lucky to have Christopher Nolan interviewing them. I hope they show him enough respect.

[@joeysmokey33]

"You think you know where it's going...YOU DO NOT" is the perfect summation of this show.

[@Vyz189]

liked how Benny using his foot like a hand rest, and also the show

[@crazymonk27]

The curse is so disturbing and uncomfortable yet incredible. It is not for everyone but those who take the time to experience it will know they saw something special

[@PolAndDazShow]

One of the best shows I've ever seen

[@bombers7878]

Amazing to see master film-makers discuss their craft at length in a relaxed setting, and Christopher Nolan.

[@Jump-2-the-moon]

This is wild, I just watched Oppenheimer and the BTS of the movie. So seeing him in what seems out of character is crazy for me!

[@povertyXart]

So grateful for these brilliant minds

[@neilgodfrey2669]

In case you are all wondering, Benny Safdie was in Oppenheimer which explains why Chris is doing this

[@KABOOM35]

I hope there is a season 2 but different scenario with same actors.

[@videonlyn]

LMAO today I was watching Nathan's promo clip on Seth Rogen's the night before and one of the running jokes is that he's so curious about how inception was made asking set related questions to Joseph Gordon-Levitt

[@originaozz]

It weirdly make sense for Nolan to be a fan of Nathan. Nolan explore the surrealistic themes with realistic lens, while Nathan explore real life scenarios with the most absurd, surrealist approach.

[@Memento_Kuzeh]

never thought I'd see Nolan and nathan fielder in the same room even

[@TheWavys]

ughh I love everything about this show and their creative process!

[@jdfunari]

Surreal conversion. Awesome that Nolan is such a fan of Nathan's work.

[@Lifeneverlost]

Christopher Nolan! This just shows how baller this show is.

[@janllh24]

"A higher plane of emotional thought", a perfect encapsulation of watching this show. I suppose one should just trust one's own intuition, but I was struck by how few of the reviews articulated this dimension

[@stevehommel9447]

I just finished watching The Curse. It was amazing.

[@itmehobo]

This is incredible, I don't know why Chris Nolan is here but this is lovely

[@Cuttersway]

Nolan is pretty cool here. He’s always been a good filmmaker, but just as a personality, I think we’ve reached peak “cool Nolan” at this moment, and I just want to take a minute to appreciate that.

[@chizembi2997]

Nolan moderating?? Oh, he absolutely LOVES Benny Safdie

[@DanaJaneWriter]

What? With Nolan?? Thats absolutely incredible I love it So much !!

[@vickytorresfalco]

la mejor mini serie en años!

[@bozuteru2160]

odds are this is featured in the rehearsal season 2 in some capacity

[@lordofthereels6790]

Knowing Nolan knows and has worked with Benny makes me want him to work with Adam Sandler

[@GlassesAndCoffeeMugs]

Chris is such a real one for being a Fielder fan

[@potato4534]

One of the craziest finales ever

[@genzu1111]

Now i want to see that video put together as a pitch to studios