THR Full Oscar Director's Roundtable: Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington, Damien Chazelle, & More

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The Hollywood Reporter's Directors 2017 Oscars Roundtable is here! Join Mel Gibson ('Hacksaw Ridge'), Oliver Stone ('Snowden'), Denzel Washington ('Fences'), Damien Chazelle ('La La Land'), Mira Nair ('Queen of Katwe'), and Barry Jenkins ('Moonlight') for another full, uncensored discussion with some of Hollywood's biggest directors.
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[@hurlinerose5380]

I'll be honest, I just wanted to listen to Denzel Washington and Mel Gibson.

[@esis1873]

Mel Gibson's Apocalypto was such an insane film....so underrated.

[@treytrey8214]

Me too man.

[@joshuatamirpersonal8137]

@@esis1873 going to check that out

[@everythingisawesome2903]

@@esis1873 Man, I loved Apocalypto.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

@@joshuatamirpersonal8137 You should, it's very thrilling.

[@extenebrislux]

In the immortal words of South Park, "say what you want about Mel Gibson, but that son of a bitch knows about story structure".

[@garethjones9328]

extenebrislux oh my nipples, they hurt when i twist them

[@seamac206]

Hacksaw Ridge was incredible and I never liked any of his shit before Apocalypto

[@phildeep2165]

seamac206 Braveheart is a masterpiece

[@seamac206]

Phil Deep too long

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

seamac206 short attention span? stick to vine

[@jamesd9523]

I'd love to hear Mel and Denzel discuss anything, anything at all. They'd make even the most mundane of things interesting. They're two ordinary people that have extraordinary abilities to move people with how they convey a story. True giants of film and genuinely decent people.

[@jimmypop4539]

You beat me to it.. I was literally going to type a very similar comment and saw yours.. feel the exact same way

[@ImTheMan0fSteel]

Denzel got a bit aggressive at the end lol.

[@frightenedsoul]

Mel the racist is a decent person? Yeesh a low bar we are setting.

[@MrgoldenRose]

@@frightenedsouloh relax.. life is complex

[@Rubrick23.]

​@@frightenedsoulTalking facts on jews isn't racist. No black men feels mal is racist.

[@adamturner8732]

Hacksaw ridge was phenomenal. Mel might be the most underrated film director ever

[@poryis5235]

I don't think it's a maybe. He is absolutely the most underrated. Greatest story teller of this age, in my view.

[@scooterlibbie]

Lol relax! He’s fine as a director

[@daturagirl]

@@scooterlibbie let people enjoy things. just bc you don’t agree with that comment, doesn’t mean it isn’t true for that person. it’s all subjective anyway.

[@scooterlibbie]

@@daturagirl and yet you refuse to allow me to enjoy being snarky. Interesting.

[@vicrose1634]

he is definitely not underrated in anything

[@kylecoleman2881]

A Denzel and Gibson collab is what we need

[@scooterlibbie]

Denzel ain't going for that lol

[@ultrasonic953]

Denzel never will do that , he is not on the same level as Mel. they will collide ...

[@kylecoleman2881]

@@ultrasonic953 not sure he’s not on the same level.. lol

[@md.saunders6625]

They are absolutely on the same level and maybe that's why it wouldn't work. They are both unbelievable at what they do.

[@ImTheMan0fSteel]

​@@kylecoleman2881 as a director? Mel would crush him. Acting? Nah

[@emmanuelnathaniel6225]

Mel Gibson is a legend, he talks and walk the walk.

[@JazzATrain]

And he spews bigotry and misogyny.

[@Goro69]

@@JazzATrain nah, don't jump in the bandwagon

[@JazzATrain]

@@Goro69 Not jumping on any bandwagon. Just listening to his own words.

[@daustin8888]

​@@JazzATrainYeah. Hes a badass

[@NatoHoro]

​@@JazzATrainCry more.

[@Matheologia]

Mel gives off this kind of no-bs unedited sincerity... Love it.

[@smurfylee]

He's cool 😎

[@Bimboms]

Apocalypto is one of the best films ever made.

[@Matheologia]

@@Bimboms Yes, it is!

[@daustin8888]

​@@BimbomsA true historical epic on par with the works of David Lean

[@Lifezabrees]

@@daustin8888u serious. I’m the son of a professor of world history. It’s complete ceap

[@Silrian777]

10:21 Denzel interrupts Galloway, justice exists!

[@xavierl.4383]

Best part.

[@oscarfun100]

2 time Oscar winner B.O.S.S.

[@LuKasAV6]

I hope he's reading these damn comments. HEY GALLOWAY! STOP CUTTING GUESTS OFF WHILE THEY'RE SPEAKING AND LEARN SOME MANNERS!

[@oscarfun100]

Neil Kumar These directors (and actors, actresses) do not come together because of him. They come to sit together for an hour, because it's The Hollwood Reporter, promotion for the movie, Oscar campaign time. It has nothing to do with the actual reporter guy. Now if he was a member of HFPA, that would be kinda different. :)

[@oscarfun100]

Dr. Dhoom It's different, cause they are not coming for the guy. They are coming for the huge Hollywood newspaper. So it could be anyone sitting there asking the questions. The reporter is not the brand, THR itself is the brand.

[@PeterZeeke]

the subtext to all these questions is "Mel tell us about your epic meltdown"

[@ahmedsuperman1]

PeterZeeke ... you got it buddy

[@MrSceneNine]

Now you've said it, it's all I can hear.

[@sanctuaryism]

lol everyone will always be asking that because even when he is simply talking and even joking around he appears high strung and fidgety looking like he could and is about to jump on you at any second. he can't help I don't think much. just who he is.

[@SaraUnderwood91]

love his movies, but he looks absolutely bonkers when he speaks! 😅

[@sanctuaryism]

Sara Underwood people say the same thing about me.

[@samanthamattea2507]

Say what you will about Mel Gibson...but his love of history and storytelling is incredible to witness.

[@chrisstian5729]

For sure. He is the right amount of craziness along with his experience and diplomacy.

[@emilymathews7073]

Fun fact: Mel Gibson turned down Gladiator…then Russell Crowe gets an Oscar for it! But younger and in amazing shape, I can totally picture Mel in that film. What do you think?

[@gerimessina7286]

There will be more and more truth coming out - drip, drip flood .. that are going to show him for who he really is and how right he has been and that all the craziness we have heard about actually has rock solid truth behind it that will explain everything. How do I know? Because I am one who has caught more than a glimpse of these truths.

[@smurfylee]

​@@gerimessina7286Sound of Freedom

[@dontutchmi]

@@emilymathews7073 I think Crowe would have been given an Oscar for whatever film he was in that year. They robbed him twice and Gladiator was... payback, heh.

[@JohnfromNY]

Oliver Stone and Mel Gibson at the same table. This is epic. Whatever these guys are selling I'm buying 🦁🤣

[@hessu275]

Gotta give credit to Oliver Stone for writing Scarface

[@FranticAnimations]

He didn't write Patton.

[@RollingOrmond]

Gotta give him credit for writing and directing monumental movies like Wall Street, Salvador, Born on The Fourth of July, even the Doors. Incredible range.

[@hessu275]

Right and he also directed Natural Born Killers, another great movie

[@AimForMyHead81]

Rolling Ormond You forgot platoon. Seriously, how could you forget platoon?

[@RollingOrmond]

Platoon was a little too obvious. The good mentor and the bad mentor tug at the soul of the kid in Vietnam. He did it with better performances in Wall Street.

[@VK-zv5by]

Mel is a director who can shoot an Oscar worthy movie without any professional actors. This guy literally can take any material, be that actor or script, and make it great art.

[@steveweatherbe]

Has he actually done this?

[@dhutch12345]

i agree 100 percent i love the man ,his work ,and his spiritual belief,s

[@leekeishakeishaleesmith3801]

@@steveweatherbe you're being funny right?

[@steveweatherbe]

@@leekeishakeishaleesmith3801 Actually no. This claim was so specific, I'm wondering i Gibson actually has coaxed great performances from non actors. So you know, I'm an admirer.

[@cristinadriviera8144]

@@steveweatherbe + Apocalypto!

[@mannontheconquerer4071]

Denzel @57:58 is one of my favorite moments, outside of meeting him in Germany. Dude is a beautiful human being. Protect him at all costs.

[@back2basics597]

I love this directors' round table. Great directors, no egos, they waited their turn to tell their answer to questions, they had great anecdotes and stories. I loved it so much I watched every minute of it.

[@StewartFletcher]

You can tell why Gibson and Denzel are as famous as they are. They are so captivating, so enthralling. I hang on every word from both of them. What amazing performers.

[@alexfuentes2653]

So true! Denzel is in the top 3 coolest guys in Hollywood next to Matt McConaughey and Idris Elba. And Gibson has this poet artist thing going on. Good vid overall

[@Chrisuperfly1]

Completely agree, tuned in for their comment. Anything I see with Denzel or Mel with audio, I always listen.

[@stansmith8499]

True Icons!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Gesh, go worship elsewhere

[@liammcnulty1987]

@@Frankincensedjb123 still coping?

[@limemintcooler]

Mel Gibson looks and talks like a force of nature.

[@mossadon]

VERY well put, sir !

[@markyswe]

[@greenlanterncantake]

Especially when he roles up his sleeves haha 😀

[@EdMcCornhole]

I want his beard.

[@user-ci7vu7eo9w]

@Ad Max what had he says

[@clayman648]

19:11 Mel's explanation here is so motivating! He unknowingly just taught how to deal with what seems overwhelmingly too stressful.

[@pwnstarryan5265]

I love Mel honestly. Most of us have terrible, deep rooted issues that escape our control at times. But he is just on another level of intriguing.

[@some_donkus]

Absolutely. Couldn't agree more.

[@mad777kratos5]

Who Dat💪

[@rebx12]

not just that, now more than ever it seems you're not allowed to make mistakes. where is the place to learn? to forgive? to move forward? how is someone supposed to be better if your mistake is hanged over your head and you're not given a place to amend

[@SweetThing]

@@rebx12 - but Mel has never shown remorse, he has never apologized for any of his racist or childish behavior he exhibits; Mel has never atoned for any shameless thing he has done. In his mind, he probably thinks he has done nothing wrong. Yes, he is indeed a great director and actor; but he is severely, mentally disturbed.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

he's a misogynist and woman abuser. maybe you can overlook it. i can't.

[@joshuahand407]

Denzel Washington and Mel Gibson should do a movie together.

[@PeterLoweSMI]

MacBeth ?

[@thebard8048]

Mel Gibson is a racist tho

[@Ironclad6661]

You're an idiot. Let the grown ups discuss this. Yes they'd make an incredible movie together!

[@DarkAngelEU]

@@thebard8048 Hence why he makes movies where white people are the bad guys! Hear hear!

[@thebard8048]

@Slayer Soyboy

[@shannoncruz2220]

When Denzel and Mel talk, they watch each other in such a relatable way...

[@spacemonkey9000]

It's respect.

[@katdesignsstar9286]

Yes

[@marjen6460]

its because Denzel heard about Mels drunken racist comment he made...Denzels waitng for Mel to slip up.

[@patbateman9187]

Both are Capricorn: The GOAT.

[@canadianrocker5430]

There is a beautiful contrast illustrated via mutual respect.

[@saltedllama2759]

For all the crap Mel has been given for his personal struggles, the man is an absolute genius. That almost mad-level of genius.

[@willywonkers1592]

Mad level Mel!

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

how? he's a cvnt though, you're right.

[@m1l1t1am1ke]

Yeah, he has proven to be quite mad

[@jedinxf7]

racism and antisemitism are not personal struggles. the people who deserve your compassion are the people affected by his hate, not him for 'struggling' with it.

[@scooterlibbie]

uh no the dude is a racist lunatic.

[@JamesEarlBonez]

Oliver Stone's contribution to this table needs to be appreciated. I would love a project with Mel Denzel directed by Stone

[@scooterlibbie]

he's a dinosaur with prehistoric opinions

[@Welcome2TheInternet]

@@scooterlibbie Fine, we can hire Ang Lee and he can direct a remake of Heart Condition. We can make Denzel the bigot, but now he's a transphobe, and Mel can play Denzel's old role, except he is a transgendered woman. Denzel receives the heart of Mel. Hijinks ensue. Better for you?

[@scooterlibbie]

@@Welcome2TheInternet that's not bad actually

[@LittleCherubim]

​@@Welcome2TheInternet That sounds horrible lol

[@m_christine1070]

Yes!

[@rajsingharora1]

Mel Gibson's Apocalypto was such an insane film....so underrated.

[@johnterran5295]

too fucking underrated.

[@LastSonOfThanagar]

Raj Singh Arora completely false

[@tallaganda83]

One of the best movies i have ever seen.

[@melchiorao9759]

Its a reflection of his own persecution complex which hes internalized since childhood and shows in many of his movies.. Mad Max, Lethal Weapon, The Passion, Apocalypto, etc. Even the recent one about the washed up junkie tattooist protecting his daughter. Always the fringe dwelling loner facing evil forces, being hunted.

[@proskill207]

Amazing movie..love it!

[@thePANDEMlC]

Although Mira seems a bit out of place, since everyone here seems to be American directors I appreciate her being there. She has an interesting perspective on things and helps broaden the discussion and our perception outside of just the US film industry.

[@3lirajab]

The subject matter of most of her films isn't particularly american but she's been working within the american film industry for about 20 years.

[@Linny95]

Mel isn't American

[@thePANDEMlC]

Born in America, moved to Australia when he was 12. Been participating in the US movie industry for most his life. I'd qualify that as American. And when I was saying American, I meant these people profit and work within the US film industry, they get nominated for Oscars, they're participants, citizens and well known icons of America cinema. That's what I mean. But In Mel's case, he is an American, both literally because he was born in America, but he also participates and has gained a massive celebrity status from his time in American films.

[@tauresattauresa7137]

thePANDEMlC They should have a series of chats. Film makers from all the different continents, then a mash up of them all. THAT would be interesting.

[@vinniemoran7362]

Yeah, his Dad is American, Mom is Aussie.

[@mikejohnson1872]

Denzel and Gibson always great to see these 2 humble and great people

[@garywright9715]

Denzel says so much whether he answers or not. The last question he declined and it was as interesting as answering it. The man is pure class. He puts life into it’s proper perspective. Being in his position is a gift that he recognizes. His talent and hard work got him there but still recognizes that he is still very fortunate . If an actor can be a role model it is him!

[@abbyb39]

Denzel cutting off this goddamn interviewer is my favorite thing about this video

[@SuperStick24]

Timestamp?

[@xRobinBoyWonderX]

Same. This interviewer is so annoying!

[@kadrianenyia_]

Dominic B 10:20

[@SuperStick24]

@@kadrianenyia_ my man

[@khazms]

LMAO.

[@sandiesideup]

I wish Barry Jenkins would have spoken more.

[@ricky93100]

Sandykess Appiah i could listen to him talk about film all day

[@AKMRULES48]

This should be a conversation without a mediator.

[@closedmouth]

he tried to but he got cut off a few times by dickhead galloway

[@paulina3533]

Me too. At 1:00:33 He and Damien Chazelle were in the middle of an intersting conversation about seeing eachother's movies and I wish that Damien got to finish his thought and for Barry Jenkins to be able to respond but stupid Galloway had to cut him off and ask about Damien's worst job. This whole roundtable was fantastic but that was the one moment where I really wanted to just punch that man in the face.

[@AKMRULES48]

paulinabear easy girl

[@ritaembry5949]

I love Mel Gibson, his movies, his resilience, and his attitude as he strives for greatness. I really enjoyed this .

[@scooterlibbie]

yes if there's anyone at this table known for their great attitude it's Mel Gibson

[@johnnylatham9738]

​@scooterlibbie what's your point😅?

[@swisscheeseplease97]

@@scooterlibbiewhat’s wrong with Mel Gibsons attitude? Lol now people have a problem with his attitude?

[@scooterlibbie]

@@swisscheeseplease97 i don't know, just spitballing here but maybe it's the whole racism and antisemitism stuff. could be wrong tho

[@timholstpetersen79]

I LOVE Denzel for that single statement about making movies (as compared to real life work stuff): "It ain't that big of a deal".... and especially for the reaction it provoked in Oliver Stone, raising his eyebrow @58:10 ! Mel Gibson's reaction, on the other hand, is exactly the opposite.

[@ezefinkielman4672]

More so when Oliver Stone is Vietnam war veteran

[@sonykroket]

Denzel is probably one of the coolest cats that ever lived.

[@adoredpariah]

"Don't get this shit twisted, it's just a movie." I need that on a shirt.

[@lewis3853]

Denzel is a beast. He’s so wisely guarded.

[@garyAjames]

as he should be

[@billbarbour9390]

Stone, Gibson, Washington -absolutely fantastic

[@devoncarew3795]

Excellent poker face

[@peterchang0323]

The one characteristic that I found so engaging and wonderful with all of them is listening, especially Mel and Denzel because their eyes appear to really focus and absorb all that is happening.

[@GJR1003]

Mel Gibson is a force in all he creates 🙏❤️. I listen to Grace for a purpose and Denzel is a very spiritual beautiful heart and soul man 🙏♥️♥️

[@conorcow]

Denzel interrupting Stephen Galloway is beautiful karma.

[@anthonywarren9885]

Stephen never interrupted anyone. Its called editing. Grow a brain.

[@higgsboson9509]

@@anthonywarren9885 Galloway is famous for interrupting...it's actually one of the biggest complaints people have about him.

[@44tmr]

@@anthonywarren9885 29:52

[@pendragyn777]

Denzel is just the epitome of class. He is so inspiring. Mel has that crazy intensity that borders on insanity that seems to curse true geniuses.

[@mannyrodriguez3933]

Well he had a drinking problem for years. That can do a lot to your personality and health. I think he's on the right track nowadays so i can't really judge that man too harshly. He has the rest of his life to look forward too, a few bad moments in his life isn't going to define him.

[@JSilverback]

Look into his path of the movies from ‘Conspiracy’ to ‘passion of the Christ.’ He got shunned away from HoLLYWooD, for a ‘reason’. There is reason(s)

[@SA-5247]

@@JSilverback I would argue he outgrew Hollywood. The movies he makes are in a class of their own.

[@parkera4097]

@@SA-5247 any examples? I watched hacksaw ridge recently and that was really poor

[@SA-5247]

@@parkera4097 movie made 120 million dollars NET so I would have to say you’re in the minority on that opinion.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

Being a teenager in Australia the First Mad Max movie by George Miller was already legendary before Mel did the second one. In that it was made with a fairly low budget.The camera work on that was made the film even more legendary . Then when he did Gallipoli he really did an outstanding acting job. He possibly got the feel for making incredible stories with lower ranking stars and beautiful camera work

[@kmdionis]

Got chills when Barry Jenkins mentioned Chungking Express. A gorgeous movie. If I'd seen it when I was younger, my direction may have changed from writing to film. Loved hearing everyone's early experience with the movies.

[@dj.girlswholgirls]

you using it for anything useful

[@GODLIMIT]

The great Wong Kar Wai gets too little credit in these circles and Barry should have mentioned that.

[@spartan_warrior5927]

Let’s be honest here. The best director at this table is without a doubt Mel Gibson’s beard.

[@BryanCostner]

Really want that beard when I'm as old as Mel tbh 😂

[@list3058]

Odin smiles.

[@terrygracy8345]

Mel is a damn bear! He looks huge. And yes, he’s great at what he does.

[@lastavenger1302]

I was thinking that before I even click on this.

[@Aragonsdick5170]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mara_143]

Here for Denzel and Mel

[@concerned1]

Here for the comments.

[@arktana]

You are here for a bigot? thats so nice.

[@AUZRSPROD]

@@arktana Fucking loser

[@SteveFox369]

Good for u...

[@arktana]

@@AUZRSPROD What did I "lose"? fucking racist idiot.

[@hummingbird94ful]

I have great admiration and respect for Mel Gibson...always have. He is truly a majestic talent and a natural genius. Incredibly eloquent when speaking, he engages his peers as he tells his stories, with immense cinviction, passion pr, not to mention profound integrity and honestly....while staying humble. How can you NOT love and admire this artist? Seen all is movies at least 5 times. ALL!

[@timm2824]

I just watched Hacksaw Ridge and its an absolute masterpiece. It's a shame that Mel Gibson has been out of the spotlight he is a one of the greatest actors of our time and deserves that respect. He is also very engaging to listen to. You feel the emotion in everything he conveys. The patriot and Braveheart were pivotal movies of my childhood. Some of my earliest fondest memories were sitting together with my family watching them on a Friday or Saturday night. Sleep overs with friends. So much Talent

[@closedmouth]

1:00:55 these two guys are in the middle of a funny story and the host says "SHUT UP AND ANSWER MY QUESTION"

[@ahmedsuperman1]

closedmouth Aaahhhh!!! I wish he got some training or something

[@ZachBobBob]

Wound me the hell up that

[@WalterLiddy]

They seem really invested in hoping that question will pay off, despite the fact that clearly none of these guys has had any sort of hellish job.

[@nicksiciliano2]

I cannot emphasize how absolutely jarring that was. These two had a really interesting coincidence story opening up really nice in front of us and this terrible host just interrupts him at the worst part.

[@monohalcyon]

ANSWER MY DUMB QUESTION THAT NO ONE SEEMS INTERESTED IN ANSWERING. I hate that host. And they should have ended the discussion naturally at 1:03:40, but they had to ask another dumb question, which brought the whole thing to a halt.

[@eliniu5981]

This was amazing and the energy coming out of Mel's body is unbelievable. what was really interesting is their line for not telling about themselves unlike actors.

[@globetrotting2628]

Mel is an amazing actor, director, and producer. Great roundtable. They are all great.

[@westxdirt]

I could sit and listen to Mel just tell stories.

[@LogicalReasons]

With Oliver commenting. No one else has the balls the to speak, including Washington

[@longmemory1620]

did you ever hear what happened when Mel met Walken?

[@lyricsfromsweden]

I could listen to Barry Jenkins talk about movies for days.

[@ricky93100]

lyricsfromsweden same lol

[@someoneelse9680]

lyricsfromsweden yeah I love that him and Damien aren't as abstract or old as the others that they're reliable to younger people trying make their way in this field as well

[@JakeG-gp4qt]

lyricsfromsweden Same. Him and Damien Chazelle sound so passionate about filmmaking. And their films are incredible! They're definitely gonna be taking up the helm after Spielberg, Scorsese, and other older directors start retiring.

[@vairagya108]

Jake G 2187 I think one has to give credit to the older ones too. For having stuck it out in a world where it's very, very difficult to have longevity. Someone like Oliver Stone... I loved the movie "The Doors".... its arguably Val Kilmer's best performance... and now to Snowden..... consistency is a virtue that isn't common in most professions, esp in showbiz. So personally, I'm in awe of the ones who've had a long run and have made quality movies, done quality work for the most part.

[@lyricsfromsweden]

vairagya108 I don't think Snowden was a staple of quality work though.

[@BilltheButcher1855]

0:30 - Mira Nair 2:16 - Denzel Washington 4:15 - Oliver Stone 5:20 - Barry Jenkins 7:08 - Damien Chazelle 9:10 - Mel Gibson

[@ritahorvath8207]

. T H A N K Y O U ❣ .

[@Mio248]

17:25 My favorite part. You don't have to tell everyone every single detail about yourself. I love how he stood his ground on something personal.

[@nyceflix]

'Can you tell us?' 'Nah' brilliant

[@bkc7228]

And Mel laughing almost in agreement

[@sanctuaryism]

denzel and mel in the same room. doesn't get much better than that.

[@user-cb2zf3nh1z]

Wacker Amen, brother!

[@TheKnightBlade4]

David The Kind wtf I love Mel Gibson now!

[@Sp-ck5es]

I have a movie script for Denzel and Mel Gibson...They just don't know yet..

[@sanctuaryism]

@@Sp-ck5es probably wouldn't work... they aren't too much a like. but hey... would be interesting for sure. it might work.

[@lrc9304]

They're both Capricorns like me ♑

[@rdavidjonesjr]

Denzel and Mel..if they do a film together....I AM IN!

[@MrDragon1968]

Combine them together. Menzel.

[@kingfisher2415]

Lets get the ball rolling. Ill start movie should be called Home before Dark about world class aussie boxer during ww1 called les darcy. Went to usa to box but died. ..check the book out.

[@victorseaweed]

Menzel Washingson

[@adventureicecream]

This really needs to happen.

[@damwork9574]

Denmel Gibshington

[@rxno6921]

I absolutely love Mel Gibson. He’s like a ball of fire

[@williammuncey9752]

Mel Gibson’s gifts to western thought such as Braveheart and The Passion are immeasurable. The amount of commitment and courage needed to accomplish films like that can’t be appreciated enough.

[@paulbaker1505]

Imagine Mel Gibson directing denzel. Now that would be epic

[@polisigh216]

No thanks

[@taihenne2116]

Fuck no.

[@maryjane2965]

Fuck no! Denzel can do that all by himself! No need to involve a racist caveman. He can stick to his romanticizing Braveheart BS,cause those days are over lmao.

[@smotnick]

@@maryjane2965 if you're talking about CGI over a thousand extras and stuntmen who really earn their paychecks, then yeah, those days are over.

[@Maya-ig9kx]

Mira Nair directed Denzel Washington in the movie Mississippi Masala

[@RoadWarrior2006]

The passion and integrity of Mel and Denzel, I love those guys.

[@JP_AZ]

RoadWarrior2006. So true!!

[@JaneFrizzell]

Both Denzel and Mel follow Jesus Christ.

[@esotericslayer6004]

Jane Frizzell And both are capricorns.

[@mnb9162]

RoadWarrior I love when Denzel just keeps it Real and says 'Its just a movie..sending your son to iraq...thats tough'. Shows how unaffected Denzel is by the industry. Because of all industries Hollywood is one which can take itself way too seriously.

[@pulsare.m.6719]

I feel for them the same way.

[@StevenAlvarez]

Man Mel Gibson has a golden voice for verbal storytelling

[@adam1979NSmcc]

This is my favorite thing to watch. Filmmakers talking about every little aspect of the art. I missed my calling as a filmmaker. Listening to this is like watching a life you could've had through a 2way mirror.

[@gman7877able]

“Don’t get it twisted, it’s just a movie” 😂😂😂😂. I love Denzel!!!!!!

[@deeshouse4687]

Mate! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😂😂😂

[@bigrealm8156]

Time?

[@Rodrigusificacionn]

Mel Gibson looks like an spanish writter of the XVII century.

[@VNVgirl]

He looks beautiful .. if i looked him face to face and heard his wonderful words while i feel that beard and face ... amazing - hehe yummy.

[@alexeiromanov2250]

I am a Spaniard and I was thinking the same thing. Salutations

[@baflange6477]

That’s an amazingly hard face to be so familiar with. Have you seen many drawings of ppl from then?

[@ishmaelforester9825]

It's a good look, we should definitely bring that back.

[@ricardosoto5770]

Verdad, put him in a cassock, with a broad rimmed hat, a rapier and white stokings. He looks like someone from the 1600s. Puritans or English Civil War movie when?

[@nicherman6759]

Who else just keeps listening to these roundtables ? I’ve probably listened to them all about 4-6 times now lol

[@SamirSamir-wm4fl]

MEL GIBSON is too much for screen ,a giant ,his presence transcends any culture

[@ryanbevis5828]

I agree! Just watching the video and waiting to hear him talk🤷🏻‍♂️

[@scooterlibbie]

He’s an imbecile

[@loveisintheairwalker1765]

Denzel is a no sugar coated kind of guy. He tells it like it is and his performances are the real deal. He gives 100% in every movie he does. My favorite actor of all time.

[@dimitri.l.clark.7756]

Yes, Sir.

[@LoneWolfOfHouseStark1989]

LoveIsINtheAIR walker Couldn’t agree more, true artist and one of a kind.

[@OldDudeGamer]

That's why they pay him the big bucks

[@mikenichols3965]

Authenticity!

[@petermorris1898]

Great actor, but in this and other interviews i get the impression he's got a monumental ego and is very disagreeable.

[@mrYsignal]

Mel Gibson is a legend.

[@hhijazi6296]

@@arktana Even better :)

[@AnthonyPearson4JesusofNazareth]

@@CoolCoyote wait what?

[@juliawilly9151]

When Denzel smiles….it lights up the world.

[@CliffHuxtableSweater]

Anybody artistic minded, this is pure gold. Addictive. Let me give advice to any young or older person who is artistic minded and has an artistic dream (or dreams)- go for it full boar and never settle for a “regular 9 to 5”. Dedicate time to your passion everyday and something will eventually break for you. You do NOT want to end up 48 one day working in a factory hating life and only being bitter when you watch things like this because you never truly attempted your dreams. Even now, it’s amazing listening to these greats talk about the little things. Sometimes it’s the little info they give that causes someone to say “hey that’s just like me!”. From that the next thought should be “if they tried and succeeded maybe I can too”. This was very inspirational.

[@SuperOwenCooper]

They should let Denzel moderate the roundtable.

[@nicoaramarcel2177]

KnOwenCooper Agreed !

[@2hopskipjump2]

He can moderate anything anytime anyone, including me:)

[@maazkalim]

What does it even men, "@@2hopskipjump2"?

[@meganlusk2326]

One of the greats!

[@oldvaliant]

Gibson, what a profound statement: "When we're kicked into this planet ... we need to hear these things to reaffirm who we are in relation to our planet, our environs and everyone else".

[@CrayonTheologian]

I just want Mira to talk more with Gibson & Washington. She has such beautiful, rich storytelling/insights.

[@ysiadee9359]

The interviewer’s when Mel is talking haw their jaw drop. As if granda is telling his own life story. Mel has this energy and passion telling stories. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@natnaelteshome4406]

Mel + Denzel = childhood memory- Brave Hart, Man on Fire, Lethal Weapon, the bone collector, The Patriot, the siege, payback - such legends sitting in one table. Thanks for the incredible memories.

[@bavenkumar1998]

Natnael Teshome don’t forget mad max

[@mattydaddy7672]

I just rewatched the lethal weapon series twice because they are all on netflix and I love those movies. The dynamic buddy cop thing between Gibson and Glover always made me feel like i was part of the family lol

[@elkhoukhi]

You forgot Die hard !

[@bavenkumar1998]

Edward Newgate dude die hard acted by Bruce wills

[@mateogutierrez3490]

Those are amazing but you missed Training day!

[@cosmiledsouza5372]

58:00 Denzel doesn't mince words, says it as it is without sugarcoating. Mel is a passionate storyteller. Would love to watch Just these two discussing cinema.

[@kevin1049]

Yea I like Denzels point saying that he doesn't act like making movies and that he doesn't talk about them in some pretentious attitude. They are just movies and not some fluffy artistic thing that are difficult.

[@amrutha.pkumaramrutha7650]

@@kevin1049 does it mean celebs need not that much attention that they r getting now

[@MS-ii1sv]

Yeah. Oliver Stone is accomplished but these others are just bums. They have nothing to say.

[@frankcarlosnajera9723]

@@kevin1049 Art can be difficult. Denzel is not a gifted director. He is typically the smartest guy in the room because he stays grounded, he doesn't lose perspective, but here, he is right in the sense that making a movie is nothing like going to war or working as a garbage man, but he is talking to directors who have made wonderful movies... when he hasn't. His perspective is biased. He is a giftrd actor who has made a couple of forgettable movies as a director, movies that could not stand next to La La Land or Braveheart in technical difficulty (aka impossible logistics to get it real and cast the spell)

[@randomrecipes5007]

He said Blue Velvet talking about 70's am I missing something? 1986 release

[@willlienellson7451]

So interesting to see which directors seem more like artists and which seem more like managers.

[@lifelikelu]

Denzel and Mel are just on another level from everybody.

[@CubejamF1]

"We need stories, because when we're kicked into this planet we're like this stranger on the Earth and we need to hear these things to reaffirm who we are in relation to our planet, our environments and everyone else." This sentence really makes me admire Mel Gibson so much. He LOVES telling stories & small pieces of a larger picture that are forgotten.

[@moveaxebx]

Mel is brilliant. I have not came across the movie that touched me as much as Braveheart did. I know it's a cliche but its true. Even today the very last scene in that movie makes me dream to join that march on the field against the english army and die. When they started chanting "Wallace, Wallace!", so did I.

[@mr.chapel4179]

Mel is like the wise old men; when he start to speak, everybody just listen with full attention. This is respect.

[@Zeitics]

What??? What show were you watching? Even Oliver Stone rebuiked some of his statements. He is all about grandiosity, not art

[@guywill7875]

Such intelligence and humility. What was so satisfying was to see the interaction among these talented film makers and the sheer pleasure that they had listening to one another's experiences,

[@douglasdowney3290]

It's obvious to us all that Mel Gibson is a marvelous actor and a brilliant director. I am always captivated by him on the screen and behind the camera. He has been a great gift to all movie lovers .

[@CelebornGaming]

When Mel and Denzel talk, it’s storytelling at its finest. Especially Mel. They demand the attention, in a good way.

[@flyboymcgee8059]

When Mel is gone we are going to be short one tremendously talented, insane, wonderful soul

[@shanejohnson7603]

When pressed to relay certain things from his past Denzel chose to forego and stood his ground ... but the brevity of his words and the matter of fact way he moves from one point to the next is brilliant to see... the most inspiring man at the table that's for damn sure... and then there's Mel😁

[@MiguelLopez-gg6rw]

I love how everyone gives each other their full undivided attention when someone is speaking

[@randomuser2386]

10:22 YES DENZEL! Finally this interviewer gets a taste of his own medicine

[@Jamal3.87]

The Academy just did a great service nominating Mel Gibson as Best Director. Welcome back Mr. Gibson!!

[@BasedDad35]

My two favorite actors of all time. Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington Two legends

[@shawj2874]

The balance of different experience at the table was perfect. Each person gave important and thoughtful life experience that a young and upcoming director/actor/film maker would appreciate. The importance of other jobs that they had to do BEFORE they got where they are. That failures will happen but to keep moving forward.

[@usualsuspects42]

absolutely disagree. There are too many heavy hitters at this table, too many people, period.

[@jmillz60]

I can't be the only person happy to see Mel Gibson doing well again. I saw Hacksaw Ridge and with Saving Private Ryan being the gold standard for WWII movies, Hacksaw Ridge is a close second. This man knows movies regardless of what he said years ago

[@Ecurrie84]

He is 100% right.

[@DerezzedMan]

"You don't have to know at 17 what are you going to do the rest of your Life" -Denzel Washington

[@markitagittens-pillay1004]

what about at 26 lollllllll?

[@jayv8068]

i knew what i wanted to do when i was 12, and still do

[@emigrant1510]

@HerrNilssonTheMonkey Well...now I can confirm I'm autistic

[@lemeandre]

@@jayv8068 whatever, the point is you didn't HAVE to. Case closed.

[@thefilth7368]

@@jayv8068 Are you 13? I'm just kidding. But I'm curious, what did you know that you wanted to do?

[@hollykeller1545]

I like how they are all polite & respectful of each other.

[@bestofnyc]

How have I not seen this sooner? Love how Mel & Denzel are so different in their approach and energy but both are & were my favorite actors. Two titans of the craft that I wish would do a flick or two together. 🙏🏽

[@melissak8419]

That's why I love Denzel. Sending your child overseas as a soldier is hard, "Making a movie is a gift". I love how real he is and ever since the first performance I saw with him in Glory.

[@melgibson807]

thanks dear for your love and support you have been giving me all this years,this is my own little way of saying thank you.️ drop a message on my Gmail handle [e-mail] And hopefully get a response back

[@dontbethatguy2881]

57:20

[@kentstank]

@@dontbethatguy2881 thanks you sir!

[@kentstank]

I wonder how some of the other actors felt about it. Hopefully similar, because I know sometimes in the profession of “the arts” there’s a lot of snobs.

[@amrutha.pkumaramrutha7650]

Bt still it involves a lot of hardships.cant take it as less serious

[@actionradar06]

Good for Mel, good actor, great director. Does not avoid uncomfortable questions and answers them with good wit.

[@AKH8081]

Glory is one of my most favorite Denzel movies!!

[@mongoose621]

Oliver Stone: .....I'm the greatest director here..... Mel Gibson: "Jaguar"

[@anterosievert7446]

"I ate stories, we need stories, cause when we're kicked into this planet we're like a stranger on the earth," -Mel Gibson

[@romxilda]

I got so mad when the host cut off Damien Chazelle and Barry Jenkins' exchange towards the end there - that was such a cool coincidence that he didn't let them explain fully. So frustrating.

[@dorfkind9825]

This exactly always happens when Galloway is around

[@natahliak7691]

Wow I really enjoyed this. What a bunch of respectful and humble people.

[@twinklesnowflake1454]

Great round table!!! Moderators did so well bringing out everyone ..thank you

[@user-xe7nk7jq5e]

Mel looks like a lion ...his charisma never leaves him..

[@khaldrogo1782]

Only being a racist.

[@kimbadull6448]

Authenticity never dies, even when people who have no clue who you are, label you. That’s ALWAYS about them. A legend.

[@carichar87]

racism* His racism never leaves him

[@crptosniper8093]

@@carichar87 I you will be a racist long than he

[@mossymoose8920]

@@carichar87 what’s he said since that drunken rant Class is listening

[@donaldgeorge1166]

Sitting in my car in Hollywood before work watching this is therapeutic.