The Inspirations Behind 45 Years of 'Mad Max,' Explained by Furiosa's George Miller | Vanity Fair

[@lincolnsmith9220]

“Just because you’re living in an impoverished world, doesn’t mean people stopped making beautiful things” George Miller. You are a beautiful soul sir

[@leakpeak555]

Nice one

[@bperez8656]

100%

[@icnocuicatl]

This hit me hard

[@joecamps1119]

I think I'm not alone in feeling I could listen to George Miller talk for hours, and thanks to the Furiosa press tour I have.

[@klaudelu18]

At 3 minutes and 50 seconds, I had to stop the video because I had realized how he had captured my attention, and said out loud, "This could be 35 hours and I wouldn't mind".

[@johnflesner8086]

Got to sell it somehow.

[@annoyboyPictures]

The first Mad Max movies with Mel Gibson were Epic... the last two were Odorous Excrement. Fury Road they made Max a Secondary character, - who is basically a Mute.... and then this Furiosa film they don't even have him in it.

[@iamhardwell2844]

i don't understand why this movie is flopped, i like this movie being pure action no BS the whole time

[@annoyboyPictures]

@@iamhardwell2844 because Max is not in the movie... also audiences are tired of the Girl Boss character... and 3rd of all... moive tickets are too expensive... and no one wants to spend $20-$30 bucks per person to go see a Movie that lectures men about Feminism.

[@fernandoluisferreirajunior2633]

Hard to believe that this guy made cute films such as "Babe" and "Happy Feet" and wild movies as the Mad Max saga. Pure legend.

[@ejkk9513]

Don't forget hard-hitting dramas like Lorenzos oil. He has a very diverse and eclectic career. Not all of his films are masterpieces, but two masterpieces in a single franchise you have created is incredible.

[@SmeagolTheGreat]

I don't find it that hard to believe. Creative people want to be creative and challenge themselves. That includes a diversity of projects. I myself do kitschy wedding videos and depressing Black Metal music videos, the variety keeps you fresh 😀

[@jjperceval]

and also drives/drove a prius

[@FabrizioBianchi]

And the Witches of Eastwick!

[@EliteManMonkey]

Kind of like how epic games used to make the gore packed Gears of War and then made kid friendly Fortnite

[@DangerousMuteLunatic]

I can't get out of my head how the kindliest, friendliest looking grandpa-like character makes some of the most visceral, pulse-pounding spectacles of violence ever put to a big screen. And also Happy Feet and Babe Pig In The City.

[@TMV420]

and he's also a medical doctor!

[@odiealegodediego]

Pig in the city is so underrated.

[@samuelniles3348]

@@odiealegodediegoPig in the city has a bleak line that fits perfectly within both the world of its film and the world of the Mad Max movies, and, if I recall, it’s said by a monkey in drag: “It’s a dog eat dog world, and there’s not enough dog to go around.”

[@andrewpoon9167]

Arguably towards the end of his career, yet still so much youthfulness... his enthusiasm and excitement for the craft of filmmaking is contagious.

[@badder27com]

I hope not I hope he has another max in him

[@__-wm9lu]

@@badder27comI hope all he does is max for the rest of his career

[@phoenixsidepeen5468]

When we create, it’s our rebellion in the face of death. Our proclamation of “I existed.”

[@FluxNomad678]

This kind of felt to me like exploring Gas Town, The Bullet Farm, and The Citadel is much more detail in World Building which I thoroughly enjoyed. I kind of wonder if he is putting down the foundation for an extended Mad Max universe? Maybe he'll push out one more film for a trilogy, but also let connected stories develop like expanded universe books or graphic novels or related series.

[@hour7141]

@@badder27com he said he would do mad max: wasteland if ppl were interested in furiosa but ig its not happening looking at the sales. also since mad max 2015 also didnt make a lot of money either.

[@Internatube]

Furiosa was an absolute *SYMPHONY* . Saw it last night and anytime someone revved their engines in the film, you could literally FEEL it reverberate in the theater walls. Such an absolute freaking blast, THANK you for bringing back movie magic Miller!

[@votdfak]

Absolute cacophony.

[@OsaculnenolajO]

Yeah this was one of the best sounding and looking movies I've seen in ages. The guttural rumble of the V8 was incredible.

[@nogoodkeister]

I saw it last night as well. What a ride!

[@Mauidemigod249]

I saw It other day and i still have to Recover. What a movie!

[@tomigun5180]

You told us nothing about the story, nothing about the characters, looks like they aren't worth mentioning. If I want to hear engines, I go to a car race. Lame, and hard pass.

[@QuaseVingativa]

I love how George talks about Babe and Happy Feet with the same love and care as he talks about Mad Max. It's clear he doesn't think of these movies as less important or less deserving of being taken serious just because they were made for children. Really appreciate his approach to storytelling in all its forms! He is one of the greats!

[@nejuw]

Babe is the most beautiful movie ever made. Hear 'farmer hoggett' on that famous line. Not only did he feel it, the world felt it.

[@daniellichtenstein7541]

I love it too, and I completely agree.... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... I just think it's funny how he said that if it were between making Happy Feet 3 and being shot in the head, he would pick being shot in the head.

[@hugh-jasole]

Don't forget he did The Witches of Eastwick too which is a 90s gem

[@masterknife8423]

I really wish he would talk more about Babe Pig in the city

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

Vanity fair: you will learn about the dark world of mad max and furiousa George Miller: In Babe, we made the little animals talk, and In happy feet we had dancing penguins!

[@lofi.cinema]

This isn't just a Vanity Fair video; it's an invaluable lecture on cinema. George Miller's insights on visual storytelling and how technology has shaped his films are fascinating. Loved hearing about the evolution of "Mad Max" and his unique approach to making movies feel like visual music. Thank you for this!

[@Shorties]

💯

[@madmarkc275]

I agree! I could listen to George for hours.

[@krishnavamsi4102]

yess

[@TeddScheckler]

Simmer down, pal.

[@gnosis555]

Very visionary filmmaker. No other films like the Mad Max films.

[@dragonfruit89]

I love how playful he is with and in his art. No intellectual self-importancy, Just pure fun and openness for ideas of others. So great!

[@mcle6103]

He's like a child in this talking about his own toys lol those smiles are so genuine

[@gauravjudge372]

I really hope I’m this cool at age 79.

[@jordyjo1093]

You will be

[@felipebraga1625]

I would expect a veteran filmmaker like him to hand over his precious franchise into someone else's hands, but here he is, pushing 80 and still the director of these movies, an absolute legend.

[@thorntonwager6750]

Mel Gibson is the only one who could do it justice

[@XIXRayderXIX]

Mad max directed by mel would be a masterpiece ​@@thorntonwager6750

[@indridcold1206]

The Mad Max franchise is just so badass. The films are some of the most visually stunning in cinematic history.

[@e11-f2l]

​@mablesfatalfable6021 so all of them then? What are you talking about

[@Knuuut]

George Miller is a treasure

[@SuperlunarNim]

For sure, what a lively curious soul. It's encouraging.

[@matthemming9105]

George Miller's enthusiasm and sensitivity are what make the Mad Max films special. Amidst all the madness and cruelty on display in the Wastelands, the films are about the endurance of the best of humanity, even when confronted with the worst of humanity.

[@travisrobison3457]

That dude just went to the top of my favorite directors ever. What a person. What joy in the art and creativity. Such a a fun video.

[@ciaolife]

Furiosa was brilliant! Needs to be watched on the big screen

[@lgerback34]

Hats off to the VF art department for the folio they put together.

[@jenniferw7928]

It sounds like he really loved it, too

[@geovanegustavo4320]

in a universe, in a galaxy, in this planet, in this point in time, I had the honor to live to see "fury road". Thank you George Miller.

[@briteness]

Furiosa is a great film and will be remembered as such. If you have not had the chance to see it in a theater, do it now while you can. This was made for the big screen.

[@88Fitzy88]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time watching Furiosa, same as the first time I saw Fury Road.. both so amazing, all the mad max movies are, you are great George miller!!

[@roozbehebadi6661]

George you're and amazing human being! Putting contrast characters like Max and Furiosa beside each other is an amazing thing, while he's try avoiding people because he thinks it ends painfully and on the other hand she tries to give people redemption she lost, I love all of it, so inspiring!

[@KyleStansfeld-zi6gc]

I love how mad Max evolved into something so beautiful! The latest movies are so bright and colourful!

[@bearman9033]

I could listen to this guy talk Film forever. What a legend.

[@ricardorodriguez2311]

That outro was pure excitement. George is such a icon and I love his admiration for cinema

[@redbarchetta8782]

Between Dune 2 and Furiosa it sure is a great year for the movies already.

[@00christie]

a great year for sand

[@simonfernandes6809]

​@@00christieGritty.

[@dasarpagrud]

And Anya Taylor Joy walking on sand!

[@dominiquepowell3158]

​@@dasarpagrudshe's embracing sand alright!

[@UndeadSlayer5]

And kingdom of the planet of the apes

[@Berssange55]

Wow, furiosa was WAAAY better than i was expecting, this guy is genius

[@KartikeyaDutta]

Its so rich and epic.

[@kylesawkon4074]

😂

[@aspie-anarchist9854]

Its so freshing to hear a famous director say who is kurisawa then learn instead of pretend and rob himself.

[@RogerWTran]

Such a wonderful talk and personality. Never talked about himself, just an ode to cinema as an art form without any of the ego.

[@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin]

This was fantastic!! George Miller is a true artist, he explains his love for cinema and all the technicalities of cinema so passionately and well! He also has a lovely, soothing voice, I adore people with voices like that! I could listen to him speak for hours!

[@julianthesmooshyhusky8976]

Saw furiosa last night, going to see it again in imax tonight. If this doesn’t win the Oscar for best sound, it’s a crime

[@traydaniel0403]

Or for Best Director and Best Picture. I haven’t seen it yet, but I WILL say that it deserves a nomination for Best Director at least

[@Ed-ui2qe]

Saw it myself, today. Beautifully shot, like Fury Road. I hope he's able to continue making Mad Max films!

[@Scrapluv]

Dune Part Two is going to be hard to deny.

[@ashishhoro6241]

Also for best makeup, costume design, production design

[@Mauidemigod249]

What a movie! I predict a lot of Oscars for this masterpiece 🔥🤟

[@FilmflickerCinema]

I focused on this whole video more than I'm usually able to, now obviously he's a wonderful storyteller but I think the simple act of having the textured book ACTUALLY filmed in-camera as opposed to the usual collected in post thing made this such a more fascinating watch. Authenticity is so important and yet so rare these days. More videos should start doing this. Its subtle, but important.

[@alexkotov6336]

it's like grandpa telling us some great stories about his life, Thank You Mister Miller for All your works 👏😌

[@ryanderoche3330]

The whole time I was watching this I was thinking the same thing. He's got such sweet grandpa vibes. We're all sitting around the campfire listening to his stories.

[@rosebyanyname]

That’s “Dr. Miller”! Before he got into filmmaking he was an emergency room physician!!

[@gregoryhayes5747]

I can’t understand why Furiosa has flopped, it was a fantastic movie that is one of the best action movies since Fury Road. Why aren’t people watching it?

[@mobitecstore7344]

Nah. It flopped because people are tired of Hollywood's strong female character being forced on an audience who are mostly men. A mad max movie that had no max in it

[@jsmith6259]

Marketing

[@bbartky]

@@jsmith6259This. I think with better marketing and releasing it during the less-crowded fall season it would have done much better. I think releasing it at the start of summer was nuts. _Inside Out 2_ is on track to being one of the most successful animated movies ever. Films like that do well during the summer, not R-rated movies for adults unless they have a built-in audience like _Deadpool and Wolverine_ .

[@flyingkatya]

Think partially because fury road is very difficult to beat. I really did enjoy it though.

[@haute03]

@@mobitecstore7344 If that was true, Fury Road would have flopped given that the movie revolved mainly around Furiosa and the Wives. If anything, Furiosa has a stronger, more present male lead due to Dementus's storyline. It sounds like you have an issue with there being a "strong female character" in movies you think should be geared toward men and are projecting.

[@GGYlenol]

It's incredible how humble he is. Being a true visionary he almost takes no credit for it, going over all his influences.

[@bimenymedinanieto3545]

I only can say: thank you George Miller for give us this unbelievable films. All of them perfect in their unique way Seeing him talking with that happiness makes me feel grateful to know this movies

[@petacardi]

I am amazed by this guy and I feel sad for discovering him only now, I hope he gets to make many, many movies!

[@Vario69]

One can only wish to be this fresh when they reach George Miller's years

[@AndyGilleand]

This is fascinating. You can really hear the brilliance in the way he explains things.

[@KerimBanka]

This is one of the greatest things on the internet.

[@ActuallyDoubleGuitars]

Okay calm down.

[@leakpeak555]

​@@ActuallyDoubleGuitarsWhat ?

[@perfectlyroundcircle]

You know, that's true... I never noticed it. You could watch Furiosa without any subtitles as a foreigner and still get almost the entire story. Visually, it's such a well told story. Magnificent!

[@timerewind]

Absolute brilliance and it all begins with George Miller's gift for storytelling.

[@KartikeyaDutta]

Sir, my hat is off to you. Just came out of theatres and my mind is blown. A masterpiece of epic proportions in every way imaginable.

[@KartikeyaDutta]

@@mablesfatalfable6021 Do not my friend be addicted to box office figures. It will take hold of you and you will resent its absence.

[@e11-f2l]

@mablesfatalfable6021 it is not the first commercial failure, thunderdome was a massive commercial failure and fury road also didn't meet its budget, only the first and Road Warrior have been commercially successful

[@ahmertension]

what a joyous video. George Miller speaks so eloquently and so beautifully, which makes me appreciate his films even more. Truly a composer of visual music.

[@eddiemoralescruz3389]

I absolutely love he's doing interviews and promoting

[@boat1280]

This guy just seems so genuinely awesome.

[@Brian-rt5bb]

Amazing that he's 79, he's so quick and vital

[@YesYouAreAbsolutelyCorrect]

Saw it an hour ago. I'm in tears. What a desolating movie. What an amazing movie. I love you, Mister Miller. Even though there's no hope for humans. Thank you.

[@JCarrera_ll]

I reply with your username

[@denizbeytekin9853]

I am gonna watch it next week, so excited!!!!

[@bun__]

i am so amazed by the production design! The Mad Max movies are so rewatchable cause I just want to see again every bits and details of every shot.

[@vmwindustries]

A must for the IMAX! Just watched Furiousa a few hours ago, and it was epic! Fury Road was better for stunts though, but Furiousa was great as well. It's the best prequel I have ever seen.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

Even when/if Furiosa flops financially, I will always be thankful that an artist like George Miller was able to make all the brilliantly weird insane films that he has. A true visionary. Unfortunately thats not something thats very profitable nowadays, people only show up for IP films, and studios are unwilling to risk their money on original films. Well, no matter, at least Miller was able to make 5 of these fantastic Post-Apocalyptic action films, we can still cherish them when in a few years the movie industry is dead and buried

[@darinherrick9224]

It’s hilarious to me how people scream they want new IP and then only watch sequels, prequels, and remakes. Arguably Fury Road and Furiosa are new IP because they are nothing like the movies they are prequels to.

[@kylesawkon4074]

@@darinherrick9224i would’ve enjoyed fury road more if it weren’t a mad max movie, I had a lot of expectations

[@alexxx4434]

Isn't Mad Max an IP franchise?

[@TiffyAlwaysBlissy]

Film makers like George Miller are so exceptional. He inspires me so much… I could feel his excitement. And I’m so happy he wants to keep going! I can’t believe anyone would think otherwise

[@jamesmulvihill8726]

What a gorgeously passionate filmmaker

[@farhanabdurrohman270]

This is one of the best Furiosa content here on youtube 🔥🔥

[@kronglemcdongle-quiverberr7778]

“Just because we’re in an impoverished world doesn’t mean people stop creating beautiful things”

[@bperez8656]

Churches have always been beautiful like that ❤

[@MrAnperm]

Every culture, no matter how primitive, makes art.

[@Jinx301]

This was unbelievable. I love all 5 of his movies and I think its on par with fury road

[@mbigras]

George Miller's attention to detail and passion really comes through. I feel so lucky that George made the Mad Max series-so excellent. What a joy to get to see his films and get totally immersed in such an excellent story that is beautiful and harrowing and heartbreaking. Congratulations to George and everyone involved on Furiosa-a true masterpiece!

[@bagaktv8984]

Thanks Vanity Fair. George Miller is one of the foundations of modern post-apocalyptic fiction so to hear his take on how the genre had moved post Mad Max is priceless.

[@malibu_rum]

I just need to say: THANK YOU GEORGE MILLER for what you have brought into the world with Mad Max. I don't think I'll watch better movies than them in my lifetime.

[@sayanchatterjee355]

Mad Max Fury Road is arguably one of the greatest films ever made anywhere in any language. I love George Miller.

[@junioradult6219]

😂dramatic much

[@Winduct]

How can you refuse funding such a passionate guy?

[@MrBoost96]

despite the commercial driven reason of this svideo, i love the fact that someone really committed to make a tangible book with actual yellowed pages and real printed pictures, that perfectky coonects the love and inspiration of miller for cinema

[@abhyvm1657]

How measured are his words ❤ Absolutely a privilege to live in the same time as George Miller.

[@undead_corsair]

Furiosa was exceptional. I don’t know if George will get to make another Mad Max film, but I hope he gets to make something great again, whatever it is. His enthusiasm is so infectious.

[@shrimboi8909]

With so many bad movies these days all I wanted is to be entertained. I was completely entertained with this movie. I can't remember when I saw The Road Warrior for the first time but I remember how I felt and Furiosa triggered the same feelings. I was all in. I couldn't stop watching. I was lost in the story. For the first time in a long time, I was mad that I had to pee. I ran to the restroom because I didn't want to miss out. Must see on IMAX!!!

[@elvistran4595]

Please keep doing it. These types of movies (Top Gun, Mad Max, Dune) are the only ones that are worth seeing in the movies

[@tomigun5180]

Do you see a Mad Max movie? WHERE?! 🤡

[@sfwreaths1]

​@@tomigun5180chill down clown

[@sledge6693]

Loved the new movies. I really hope we get more, Furiosa needs to receive more appreciation so George Miller can do what he does best.

[@andrewlutes2048]

It’s always a pleasure to see the masters show their enthusiasm for the craft.

[@anguswilliam2141]

George Miller can do an action film and Happy Feet. Keep making more entertainment for us all. So versatile.

[@loaduponc]

Thank u mr miller for bringing this movie to live .. every scene in this movie is like looking at masterpiece paintings .. and the story so deep and meanings and especially why .. the WHY each character are the way they are and events

[@RadicalValkyrie]

LOOOOVE the visual language of film.

[@falcosk8]

Love this! When someone cares so much about their movie it shows in the finished product!

[@ceced1417]

Luv his enthusiasm! He did such amazing job with Fury Road & Furiosa! Hope he keeps making more! Always feel the intensity when watching them.

[@morkoan70]

What a guy! So joyous and grateful to speak his beautiful mind. And still so passionate to learn and improve his craft, showing us that ever true master is an eternal student!

[@nicolem889]

Watched it today. Loved it. Beautifully done. Epic story.

[@wedgewizard5429]

I was smiling most of the way though Furiosa. One of my favorite movies of all time! It made me very happy, can't wait to see more!

[@notoriousfierce]

KEEP DOING IT GEORGE!

[@johnnyk617]

I could listen to George Miller talk about film study for 100 hours and not get bored. Furiosa was amazing enjoyed every minute of it. It's a shame that the movie industry is changing and theaters are slowly dying out I really think that explains the underperforming boxoffice

[@anarchisttutor7423]

Just saw Furiosa last night. So far, my favorite movie of the ones I've seen for the first time in 2024.

[@croggerobber]

I hope he gets to make another Mad Max to complete the new trilogy 🙏

[@unknownstranger2621]

​@@CoryD_85 spin off or not but the whole Fury road saga is about furisoa n Fury road is the final movie in the saga I think n furisoa n rumoured wasteland are the other two movies which will tie in with the fury road movie the wasteland movie will be about Max before Fury road

[@adamant5550]

@@CoryD_85 No, it was conceived of as a trilogy by George in the 90s after he completed the original trilogy with Thunderdome. He wrote scripts for three movies in the 90s, two of which became Furiosa and Fury Road. Initially, he wanted to film all three at the same time (like Peter Jackson did with LoTR), but Warner Bros. would only front the bill for one movie, so he chose to do Fury Road first.

[@raymondaudelo9716]

Great video! I loved Furiosa and love how Miller talks about film. He’s a master director.

[@GorgyCL]

What a marvelous scrapbook! Huge props to production!

[@mariam.g.5910]

He's so sweet ☺

[@prettynpetty8342]

I plan on seeing Furiosa a second time this weekend. It was magnificient. The chase scenes are perfection. So fun.

[@desmondbaptiste861]

This was phenomenal!!

[@nic2053]

You are a genius and creative. The cinema of Mad Max 2015 and Furiosa prequel was beautiful.

[@Stakbundles18125]

Bro is an absolute beast when it comes to cinematography . Thanks George Miller!!!!

[@kamuelalee]

George Miller is so cool. Love how he follows in traditions of cinema and is willing to learn new things...like who's Kurosawa?

[@ishnox]

I'm not sure if you're asking, but if you are, Akira Kurosawa is a legendary director with an entire career of amazing films under his belt. If you're curious, check out some of his shorter stuff like Yojimbo (which inspired the Dollars trilogy), or Hidden Fortress (a huge influence on Star Wars). Super cool, super watchable films, and if you like them, check out his epic stuff like Seven Samurai or Ran.

[@kamuelalee]

@@ishnox No, I wasn't asking. I've been watching Kurosawa for years. Rashomon is one of my fav films of all time. I just thought it was surprising George Miller didn't know who Kurosawa was because other directors of his age -- namely Spielberg and Lucas -- were great followers of Kurosawa films. Just interesting is all.

[@ishnox]

@kamuelalee Ah I hadn't finished watching the video when I wrote that. Hope someone gets convinced to check out Kurosawa anyways!

[@kamuelalee]

@@ishnox Yes, to be a REAL film buff Kurosawa is necessary.

[@hiroshimori392]

pretty sure he's talking about the first MAD MAX in the 70's and learning about Kurosawa then. I think I saw interviews w/ him where he said YOJIMBO is one of the inspirations for MAD MAX 2: ROAD WARRIOR.

[@primal84]

Love his enthusiasm for the artform!

[@pedromangue2295]

Congratulations Mr. Miller. I Just whatch Furiosa, and came out of the cinema bewilder!

[@marcjohnson3553]

I love how giddy and into the format George was! Great video!

[@DavidArriola]

Miller and Scorsese are 80 and the two most vibrant and impetuous directors of today.

[@AbeKenney]

I saw Furiosa last night and loved it! Thanks for sharing this interview!

[@leandromamute03]

this format is great!

[@NoahWiles]

Loved Furiosa so much! I am so looking forward to rewatching all the movies again now with Furiosa in the mix.

[@GHETOyeti]

When Miller starts talking about non-classically trained actors that somehow manage to tap into a universal archetype that anyone in any language can understand, that is pure cinema. A facial tick can tell you everything. Shoutout Chalamet and Gosling. They get it. People can claim they are mediocre actors but they have been and will continue to be wrong.

[@LoutreDuBengale]

We love you George.

[@a.r.t93]

What a lovely upload

[@savanahmaestas7663]

I really think Furiosa will be an oscar nominated film, if not, a winner

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

Chill.

[@bat1579]

Definetly won’t

[@Winford.Studios]

@@bat1579fury Road was

[@protolexis]

Bro hasn’t even seen the movie and he’s already simping 😂

[@birons3708]

​@@protolexis I saw it in Imax