What Happened to Movie Stars? | Dennis Quaid

Here is a clip from our most recent podcast with legendary actor Dennis Quaid. In it, he and Dr. Peterson discuss the state of hollywood, what it used to mean to be a true movie star, and what changed.
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[@mattyw633]

One of Jack Nicholson's famous quotes is "I don't want people to know what I'm like. It's not good for an actor". Spot on.

[@ML-te6qv]

well he's one of a kind

[@pauls3075]

I believe Harvey Weinstein said the same.

[@jc7997aj]

​@@pauls3075😮 you cheeky lil devil.

[@thomasshort1784]

@mattyw633 In other words, he meant his personal life is PERSONAL for a reason, just like with everybody else.

[@ML-te6qv]

@@thomasshort1784 yep it's just a job! I believe Denzel said something similar

[@a.y.7738]

I met Dennis Quaid with his son in the 90’s. He was the nicest, most laid back, no Hollywood airs and was very personal. He mentioned he didn’t want to be recognized, but asked if I wanted an autograph. I handed him a sheet of drawing paper and a huge box of crayons. What color did Dennis choose? Red! I still have the autograph, framed and hanging on the wall. Dennis Quaid is cool as hell.

[@RobotScrambler]

I talked to Dennis Quaid right after that incident and he said he hated the color red and that's the real reason why he used it.

[@nicholasregan6526]

I would have dubbed him: Laid back Quaid

[@lewisaudy8791]

I agree that Dennis is cool,but hell isn't cool.....

[@a.y.7738]

Love you Mary Gentile

[@gradyjohnson7853]

​@@nicholasregan6526it's called Quaid back.

[@AndreinaJ]

I can't believe Dennis Quaid just turned 70 in April! Wow! He looks fantastic 😍

[@anthonythomas1504]

He looks every bit of 70. I'm the same age so I know.

[@arthenry989]

He sounds like he on drugs or booze

[@joshgts9675]

Just for men.

[@degsbabe]

He used to be a cigarette chain smoker. In fact his co-workers used to complain about having to work with him. Don't know if hes quit now. Hes barely recognisable. Face looks like a punching bag.......

[@kinidiosodlosios6892]

@@degsbabe that what being 70 does to you genius

[@NosyHausfrau]

I don't know when Dr. Peterson became a celebrity interviewer, but I'm loving it.

[@miguelrosado6348]

Well, if you are not good at your job, you need a career change. That's what happened to him.

[@shirleycristomoura2673]

​@@miguelrosado6348Ele é um psicanalista, o trabalho dele é conversar com pessoas.

[@MarinePigVa]

@@miguelrosado6348 It's because of him being good at his job that 7.96 million people subscribe to him.

[@paulcollinsyoga]

@@miguelrosado6348 Peterson was exceedingly good at his job. It was his views on free speech that got him into trouble. His defence of free speech ultimately cost him his job but propelled him into a whole new, and vastly more profitable and influential, venture.

[@vagabond197979]

As a casual movie fan, I discovered old movies and fell in love with the stories, actors, characters and witty interactions between them. There was no CGI. There were no endless sequels. The dialogue actually sounded like real conversation. It's a wonderful world to explore and way better than what's currently being made.

[@g.970]

My husband and I watch old movies on KZbin. Movies from the 40’s and 50’s. Good stories. No agendas. No explicit sex, just a kiss. I love that KZbin shows all these wonderful old classics. New movies are trash ….except maybe ones like “Boys in the Boat” which was a fabulous story and movie. I used to love going to the movie theater but I never go now . Plus they closed my local theater which is very sad.

[@paulascott5701]

I'm old and have seen most of the old movies though I will rewatch them. I have now resorted to old foreign films.

[@IwearSneakers]

Me too. I used to watch them with my grandmother growing up. I still watch them. I enjoy them...the music...the eloquence and it keeps me close to my grandmother who's been gone 21 years now.

[@frankb821]

excellent comment, sir!

[@JustBree716]

Me too. Can't watch anything made within the last 8 years

[@PFunk-kt9gc]

My family and I quit going to movies because we were sick of the virtue signaling and the political banter so many movie stars got involved with. Incidentally, Dennis Quaid is one of the guys that I would still go to watch. Robert DeNero at the other end of the scale.

[@ultimateoptimist5217]

What about pedofilia and demonicness of it all?

[@GitchWarrior52]

DeNiro has done nothing but bla blab in the past 15 years.

[@ingridbergman-vz7go]

R. DeNiro! Are you kidding! He can't shut his mouth expressing his private and political views. He gets so explosive that one day he's going to pop a blood vessel in his brain.

[@beingpresent]

​@GitchWarrior52 he's the TDS poster child.

[@beasport505]

Or Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood I'd go watch . We need the Equalizer

[@DarkDonnie-1]

Its so true that when you find out to much personal stuff about you favourite actors/ musicians it changes your whole perception of them and even puts you off their material

[@christopher399]

Only if you let it. As long as you're not doing something terrible, I don't see why I should care. All that stuff about P Diddy, especially the video of him beating up his girlfriend... He's a great producer, and I actually like him as a rapper, but I wouldn't go to one of his shows. However, if the "scandal" was that he supports Trump or Biden, or he's gay, or that he said something bad that he shouldn't have said (we all make mistakes)... We're cool. As long as you are a good person. I point this out because I've seen a lot of people online who seems to lose their respect for an actor or musician just because of their political views, as if we all have to agree on everything. It doesn't matter.

[@christopher399]

Only if you let it. As long as you're not doing something terrible, I don't see why I should care. All that stuff about P Diddy, especially the video of him beating up his girlfriend... He's a great producer, and I actually like him as a rapper, but I wouldn't go to one of his shows. However, if the "scandal" was that he supports Trump or Biden, or he's gay, or that he said something bad that he shouldn't have said (we all make mistakes)... We're cool. As long as you are a good person. I point this out because I've seen a lot of people online who seems to lose their respect for an actor or musician just because of their political views, as if we all have to agree on everything. It doesn't matter.

[@seanguzy9601]

Well how come we don't do the same thing when we find out what Dosney CEOs did. All the evil CEOs all over the world. When we find out how greedy they are and don't care bout us lol.

[@susanb5058]

I totally agree. I think the mystique is part of what keeps you drawn to them, and once you know too much that magic is gone and sometimes even turns you off.

[@chamboyette853]

I try not to let that happen, for example with DeNiro.

[@Cuprum-ws5lo]

I just watched "Enemy Mine" the other day for the first time in probably 15 years or so, and I had forgotten just how emotional a movie that one is. It's probably my favorite Dennis movie.

[@Pauliewally]

That is such a great movie one of my favorites for sure. It is emotional, especially the part where the alien has the baby and then passes away

[@Luxie296]

I loved that movie. Unfortunately I have only seen it once and have never been able to find it again.

[@peterbulloch4328]

That's the one where the late great Loe Gosset Junior played the alien right? Great movie!

[@videovagrancy8526]

Great movie! Used to watch it all the time growing up. The performances were so fantastic.

[@sergiomichelmusic]

Daweeeeeeetch!!! 😂

[@nejdrah]

I was a teenager in the 90's and I really miss the mystery of a celebrity. I miss only seeing them in movies and the odd interview. I miss not knowing what their interior design tastes were, what their dog looked like, how extravagant their vacations were....but most of all....I miss not having a clue what any celebrities political views were.

[@charliesmith_]

🎯💫

[@D-Fens_1632]

Yeah, 30 years ago would you ever have imagined one day you'd find yourself sneering when you see Robert Deniro onscreen?

[@SaintKines]

You see a lot of people saying this about celebrities and I get it. What's strange is the overwhelming majority of people who seem to feel strongly about this are the same people who support a lifelong public conman and reality TV game show host to be our godking.

[@Lonewolf78.]

Agreed, Being a teen in the 90s was awesome, we had some of the best movies.

[@nejdrah]

@@SaintKines not me 😂 I’m Canadian. I don’t support any politician.

[@FOX007-um1wr]

Hollywood has lost their imagination. They rely heavily on computer graphics, making sequels, and poor directors. Your lucky if you can find a good story. Some of the acting isn't too good either. Movies are expensive to go to. The movie, a drink and popcorn is $30 for one person. People don't have the money, nor are people buying into the woke agenda message that is being pushed onto them. That is what the problem is.

[@gloriathomas3245]

Don't blame actors but blame the people that are pulling the strings. As for movies being woke, I hate to break this to you but movies have Always been woke.

[@EarsBeEazy]

They car more about force feeding people their crazy pc ideology and they're doing it by propagandizing movies and TV and what's worse is they've been using already established works like lotr, star wars, 007, scoobydoo, harry potter and more to further push their agenda and in the process they've ruined and disgraced the original work and it's creators.

[@user-og2wt3le4j]

Plus when they do tell a story they often gets facts wrong. Bio pics are the worst kind of film. Time lines are incorrect. They did a decent job with Lincoln, but screwed up the Freddie Mercury and Elvis films.

[@drewmorrison]

I blame the people producing the movies. They’re the ones green lighting these awful scripts with “the message” in them. Actors can only do so much. Some of them get hosed. If you heard about Adam Drivers story to getting casted in Star Wars it’s ridiculous. They didn’t even let him read the script…. With that being said, he did his best.

[@stevemuzak8526]

And even CGI isn't that great anymore. It's too obvious. There is no mistery. No magic.

[@ImYourOverlord]

Growing up without smart phones, without social media...I wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@vettevegas]

Me too.

[@aga5132]

Me too..! I grew up in the 80's...yesterday while driving with my 17yr old an AC/DC song came on....my son swears we had the best bands....I confessed I didn't know how the vocalist looked like, nor did I know how the lead singer from Chicago, Kansas, Led Zeppelin or The Eagles looked like.....but I can absolutely tell him which band came on the radio every single time....!! No Shazam required....pure wholesome memory of an amazing era...Rock on all the way from Southern Texas!

[@BasedRanger]

This feels like I'm chilling in the backyard and listening to my uncles on either side of the family chatting it up over the grill while having some beers. If only I actually had family like this!

[@moviesynopsis001]

Nobody has a family like this, so dont worry

[@pookatim]

I am older than these guys and I cannot agree more about having everything in your life become a permanent record on the internet. This is why, as a Boomer, I can honestly say that we were the most fortunate generation in history. We were free range people. No one knew what we did, where we were, what we purchased etc. We were truly the last generation to ever know privacy. No person in the West who was born after the internet existed has ever known true privacy.

[@karenk2409]

Sociologists and psychologists will be writing dissertation papers on this in years to come.

[@humboldtharry1289]

I’m a Gen xer born in 70, and I lived it too. Life was more local with the bigger world occasionally breaking through. Now people are controlled and conditioned. We are disintegrating as a people and it tears me apart.

[@BugsyB1979]

I was born in 79 and grew up sans surveillance too.

[@JohnSchaeferUNIVERSE]

​@@humboldtharry1289 effin ay, brother. Effin ay.

[@beasport505]

I'm a baby boomer and I concur

[@avardmacgregor746]

Two real people having a conversation. So watchable. Thanks, gentlemen.

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Who ever thought watching two people conversating refreshing!

[@tharais]

@@jelizabethpetrie6656 Well, we used to have interesting talk shows. On radio and television. Now we are stuck with controversy and so called "reality". They just aren't the same.

[@frarfarf]

Oh yeah thhere's no one more real and relatable and normal than JP lmao

[@broho2407]

Two of the best addicts in the industry

[@danielc1978]

@@frarfarf he strikes me as a pseudointellectual....comes off as satire...

[@Madkingstow]

I think he's on to something; it was the mystery surrounding movie stars that made them appealing. Once we knew too much about them we started to dislike them.

[@alvareo92]

I remember fellow Canadian Norm Macdonald mentioning how seeing DeNiro in an interview brought down his admiration of him all the way down to "this guy's a fool!"

[@Hope-1776]

Dennis Quade I remember watching several of your movies when I was younger that I will never forget. Inner space was my favorite and then Dreamscape I loved too.

[@mysticraven8872]

Dennis Quaid starred in one of my all time favorite movies, Frequency. The father/son relationship between him and Jim Caviezel comes across as so real and genuine and it makes me cry, because I never had that with my father. Great actor

[@albertaluckygirltsp]

Glad it wasn't just me who gets it in the gut when he say, "I'm still here, Little Chief."

[@littledeb]

I absolutely love Frequency. Your take on it is wonderful!

[@Spruce_Bingsteen]

Yes! ❤❤

[@catherines7553]

One of my all time favorites too

[@morningstar577]

Hell yes, I love Frequency!!!

[@louis-philippemaisonneuve8707]

I'm with Dennis 100%...social media feels like a chore or like having constant homework.

[@FriendofDorothy]

most "social media" is really high school revisited....

[@fml5910]

Social media is the crack house where attention whores go.

[@willlienellson7451]

It's even worse if you're actually having to try to market on social media for your business. Social media is the absolute worst part of being in business today.

[@louis-philippemaisonneuve8707]

You’re correct, it consumes way too much time away from the actual business. I also find it very amateurish when I see a facebook site as the only business site.

[@Adulthumanfemale84]

Social media is destroying our children!

[@BCA-1]

Leonardo? Dennis, you! I love your movies, especially The Rookie. Man, don't undersell yourself..... And I agree, social media is a chore and will change you. Talking, face to face or over a phone to hear a voice is so important. These days, relationships are such chaos because everyone wants to text or hide.

[@idaclement2994]

One of the few times you see Peterson relaxed and enjoying a conversation...they seem to have a lot in common to chat about.

[@habattac]

80s to 2000s were definitely a golden age. You could almost count on there being a good movie (plot/story/acting) every weekend.

[@nowaynohow1275]

Get adventurous and check out the film noir movies from the 30's and 40's. Humphrey Bogart, Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake. Nothing like a black and white film to capture all of your senses. Your imagination is held within the expertise of the camera man and the director, moving every action through light and shadow. It truly is Hollywood supreme.

[@habattac]

I actually totally agree. I'm always intrigued to time travel with film, see how similar we are to people who have come and gone. Its such a cool way to connect those experiences. 👍

[@joeofmacabre07]

I still remember my first cinema experience. Sam Raimi's Spiderman 1 was released. It was magic from the eyes of a five year old me.

[@q.d.r.l.5480]

@@joeofmacabre07that one was very well done. An American classic, actually

[@DRourk]

Try 1930s until 2000s.

[@Aries.on.fire777]

Dennis Quaid is a national treasure. He needs to be recognized even more than what he already is.

[@v4v819]

I think he is recognized plenty enough already...

[@Spruce_Bingsteen]

Same with Jeff Bridges... both seem very cool and laid back with fans.

[@JGunit]

"It brings them down to earth, and that's not good if you're a star" powerful statement

[@MrTimetravellers]

Frequency and Breaking Away absolute classics. Movies rarely come close to the old movies.

[@ACD1994]

Dennis Quaid looks great for 70. He makes a lot of good points too. A rare voice of reason among Hollywood actors.

[@Leann-uj9rg]

Say it ain’t so! He’s 70?! Gosh, I feel old. Great guy though. I have always loved him and his movies.

[@jonsnow2555]

Botox and hair dye

[@johnhedtke7571]

Stumble stammers and struggles with his voice. Great guy but time is catching up.

[@joshua-nf3rx]

@@johnhedtke7571 I noticed that as well. I figured he’s on something

[@sjg5994]

​@joshua-nf3rx Looks great for 70, but definitely sounds like he's on something. Not a good look. Reminds me of Jessica Simpson painful interview a few years ago. It was painful listening to her talk. She was a bit worse than he is, but he definitely on that same side of struggle.

[@vantransit5692]

Hollywood is terrible

[@yusufmaulgue8381]

Tell me about it ! I worked there for 6 months couldn't wait to get out ...all fake

[@dancingdark4527]

Hollyweird

[@barefootarts737]

Terror and controversy sell. Just look at this platform.

[@kaylewis4589]

I definitely agree with you on that, that’s why I gave up on my dream job

[@deadnorth8648]

Hollywood is dead...

[@Artemisiainspain]

I sooo loved Breaking Away I was in LA by coincidence...what a lovely film also I was so shocked thst everyone stood up and applauded...I had never experienced that before!!!

[@nicole2106]

You all are spreading so much love. It’s truly heartwarming. Thank you!

[@roddy.m]

The appeal and the glamour that Hollywood once brought to the world is dying if it isn’t already dead. Also, we’re learning more and more about how sick and nefarious that industry actually is.

[@markcarrell8053]

🎯

[@robertmusil1107]

People looked up to these people before they realized that they are even more fucked up then them. There is nothing left to idolize when you see people like Johnny Depp playing some role when you know he is some heavy alcoholic.

[@WateryFire]

It had to die because it was truly an illusion and it’s time to wake up.

[@coppersulphate002]

right?

[@ShaunHensley]

We knew about the casting couch forever. We have removed all motivation for men to finance big movies so now the only motivation to produce is political

[@jspella1477]

So good to see Dennis Quaid. Almost forgot what a great voice he has but didn't forget that smile.

[@lorigustin3613]

Mr.Quaid has always been an excellent actor. God bless him 🙏

[@nightowlme]

I used to go see a movie once a week. Its been almost 20 years sense I've been into a theater!

[@michaelnivens6267]

20 years for me too

[@ematisions]

Same here , not missing much with the state of films now being made.

[@kevincorbin6273]

Denis Quaid looks fantastic at 70 years young

[@acryliccharcoal1]

70 years old not young.

[@RodFleming-World]

He does and I love him but the hair dye helps!

[@billkramer2994]

No he doesnt!! Died hair, nose widened, face fatted up! Almost unrecognizable until he spoke!!

[@JustinOw2]

This guy is 70 years old...Let that sink in.

[@betsychavez2914]

Wow Didn’t know this!

[@conniefoott]

Lot of work done on his face

[@lryfogryfo656]

…and?

[@lryfogryfo656]

If that’s correct, what does that have to do with what he’s sharing with us? Nothing.

[@betsychavez2914]

@@lryfogryfo656 i think Dennis looks good for his age.

[@saracharnley8283]

Dennis Quaid love his movies, what a great interview Mr. Peterson

[@ladyluck5248]

We love you Dennis Quaid! Thank you Dr Peterson for having him on !!

[@MamozioStrappone]

I still remember Dragonheart from 1996... What a beautiful and moving movie. Thanks Mr Quaid for your stellar career and all the good stories you helped gave to us.

[@joetowsey2898]

Great film!

[@alderaancrumbs6260]

Amazing score!

[@thareelhelloagain]

Thank you Mr Quaid (and Mr Connery and Mr Thewlis) ❤

[@paulamccarthy9511]

Enemy Mine and Frequency

[@scrunts666]

I still remember Innerspace.

[@JakesJunkYard]

What a pleasant unexpected guest surprise. Big fan of both these guys.

[@clarecorcoran8585]

Have you noticed how Jordan Peterson seems to know everyone? Is this the publicity machine, networking? I've just finished Matthew McConaughy's book 'Green Lights' and he knows JP 🤔

[@BreakingDicoveries]

A truly great interview. As an actor in film and television, I couldn't agree more with what they've said in this interview 🙌

[@Dawna-gp1zk]

Jordan Peterson chatting with Dennis Quaid - what a treat! Thank you.

[@michaelfisher3493]

Quad seems so genuine. I think this is why the long-format of these interviews works.

[@fwabble]

ENEMY MINE! INNERSPACE! - Absolute legend here, love Dennis

[@jasonquin1930]

Eff yeah!

[@AY72AZ]

And Frequency :)

[@earthsurgery1237]

Sam houston in the alamo to

[@Kthomasritchie]

The Right Stuff

[@SonoftheWars]

Just watched Enemy Mine a day ago. Perfect.

[@marytague6268]

Love you, Dennis! You’re a brilliant talent & I bought your album. We met when Susan Geller was your PR agent. You were so sweet & still are.❤️

[@ShEDDiNgmYSkiN]

I can't wait to see his Reagan biopic this August. One of the few movies I would pay to see this year. John Voight is also starring in it. Gonna be a classic, I'm sure.

[@tbc9096]

It’s literally the only movie I’m looking forward to seeing this year. I hope it’s playing everywhere

[@iamyou3080]

Anyone seen Frequency? Loved Dennis Quad in it.

[@beingpresent]

Great movie.

[@Owlshead110]

Ya, one of my faves, too!

[@beasport505]

I LOVE FREQUENCY. I've probably watched it at least 10 times.

[@Steve-ec6ed]

Little Chief! Dennis was great in that!

[@AtTheEndProductions]

Yes that movie is fantastic!

[@NazSBG]

Dennis Quad is a superb actor. I remember him from my childhood in the 80's in the movie 'Inner Space'. I've recently watched him in a couple of brilliantly Christian/faith based movies, both true stories. And I'm all for him being open about his faith in Jesus when in Hollywood that is frowned upon!

[@rokthor7032]

Innerspace was way ahead of it's time. That was my favorite Martin Short movie also. Haven't seen in in 15+ years but I'm downloading it now. Thanks for the reminder!

[@NazSBG]

@@rokthor7032 yeah and it's the movie where Meg Ryan was actually beautiful before going all trout lips!!

[@lindseymckirdy1830]

Breaking away was and is an absolute classic

[@agricolaregs]

What was the movie with him making out with a dude? The one set in the 1950s?

[@sheilaj5818]

he is antisemitic. not a goodman

[@Picnmo]

Dennis Quad had some legendary films. He’s an every-man actor, like Harrison Ford. Excellent screen presence and relatable.

[@heithwatkins]

What a excellent interview. Thanks guys ❤

[@ladyesther]

It's just sad. I miss the old days. There's just nothing good to watch anymore. I love older movies because they are slower placed and don't rely on all the special effects and jumpy cuts.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Denzel, Downey,Pitt, Dicaprio, Cruise, Kidman. Most of the last true movie stars whose fame extends beyond their peer group are 50+.

[@jaredleicht1656]

I never thought drama people were cool.

[@Maj0rFloater]

Julia Roberts too. She was a huge movie star in the era of true movie stars

[@Hoffenditty2081]

Keanu Reeves.

[@eliminator173]

Downey isn't a movie star though. The movie star has to be the draw not the character they play or the franchise they are in.

[@TheRiderInBlack85]

Tom Hanks

[@margaretsnewtoylynnparks5336]

He has NO bad Movies! Always has chemistry with anyone he works with! A National Treasure. . .

[@paynelcasey]

Jaws 3D is questionable.

[@JabezGill]

Watch “On A Wing And A Prayer” and you won’t say that ever again 🤣

[@Sobers.Chatterjee]

"You should be able to make those stupid decisions in private.." Dennis Quaid. One of my all time favourite actors; feeling happy to see him.

[@frankb821]

Dennis Quaid is a legend. Glad guys like him and Kurt Russell are still around and making movies. True movie stars

[@SkyNetGeneral-]

Lol kurt Russell? A b actor like Bruce Willis 😂 . They are like action stars a bit

[@justinfowler8518]

“That brings them down to Earth and that’s not good if you’re a star.” Well said, as always

[@dalevintage]

I can't tell you how happy I am to see Quaid making the podcast rounds! ❤️

[@just_another_user]

Dennis is one hell of a movie star. Absolute legend. Great interview

[@richardstever3242]

Dennis has my respect. I can't say the same thing for most in Hollywood.

[@alexb7641]

He sounds drunk tho

[@beasport505]

Clint Eastwood, Kurt Russell Sylvester Stallone Denzel Washington, Morgan freeman are still my heroes.

[@noahgonzalez5589]

​@@alexb7641or it's from a stroke

[@alexb7641]

@@noahgonzalez5589 did he have a stroke?

[@richardstever3242]

A drunk Republican is better than a sober Democrat. If Dennis has had a few nips...so what. He is relatively coherent and well worth listening to. What bothers me in Hollywood is Climate hypocrisy and virtue signaling. Keeping it real counts for more today than ever.

[@jasonleon1976]

The 80s Dennis Quaid gives me pure nostalgia as a kid. Especially Innerspace👌

[@lonamarilyn1755]

Thank you great interview!

[@arrow-lo7jf]

This was a real treat to see Dennis Quaid, a great actor and one of my favorites of all time.

[@Primus54]

My favorite Dennis Quaid character will always be his portrayal of Gordon Cooper in “The Right Stuff”. He was “the best pilot he ever saw”. 😉

[@wntu4]

Yes!

[@lindawhite5006]

I loved that movie (The right stuff)!

[@Funkybassplayer]

My favorite is Innerspace together with Martin short. Funny movie. ❤️

[@jadeking5846]

@@Funkybassplayer Agree - Innerspace was great.

[@beingpresent]

Frequency with Dennis and Jim Caviezel.

[@excitingtimes-hh2bu]

My family was a huge movie family. We loved going to the movies once a month, after the pandemic we stopped going. I feel there were many reasons why… 1. Lack of quality movies, moves are very predictable 2. Agendas being pushed 3. Price 4. The environment changed, people are rude and don't know move etiquette

[@janesmith5871]

nailed it...

[@natashuauranga4121]

So interesting and engaging. Thank you so much for posting!

[@T.S.-eo7my]

@ 7:45 Jordan & Quaid conversationally stumble upon THE single biggest reason why many younger folks today suffer from anxiety. Everything is “for or on the record” and the Court is in session 24/7.

[@FromHyrule]

Quaid is a classic. The parent trap, The rookie, Flight of the Phoenix. Love those movies.

[@johnwisniewski8712]

Inner space ..the right stuff

[@omensoffate]

Dragon heart? Hello?

[@Spruce_Bingsteen]

Love Dennis Quaid! Enjoyed the movies you've mentioned. He especially was phenomenal as Doc Holliday in the movie 'Wyatt Earp' (with Kevin Costner) ... Amazing how he and Val Kilmer (movie 'Tombstone') played the role of Doc Holliday differently, yet both equally deserved an Oscar for their individual portrayals. Just my opinion, of course.

[@samsecada8404]

Dreamscape is a good one . With Christopher Plummer , Max Van Sydow , and , David Patrick Kelly .It was my favorite movie as a kid.

[@davedavid7061]

Breaking Away

[@meowenstein]

I find myself suffering from acute "entertainment fatigue"... I don't even have the energy or desire to watch supposedly "good" movies.

[@129jasper1]

It's tiring because the media is a machine designed to make us stupid with propaganda from our enemies. After a while it gets real old.

[@derekcox6531]

Same

[@a.m11558]

Same

[@None-jf8xg]

Same, and if I do watch a movie, most generally, it's a remake or just a bad storyline. I just walk away disappointed. Nothing original anymore

[@ML-te6qv]

​@None-jf8xg there are great movies out there, you just have to search for them

[@davidcooper7339]

Great short interview that could have been a bit longer. I thoroughly enjoyed Dennis Quaid's critique of the movie business. Thanks to Jordan Peterson for sharing the interaction.

[@Sonderin]

Conviction builds; respect falls. Everyone loses everything...

[@nikonnokin9999]

Loved that insight on how knowing more about an actor's life can ruin your connection with a character. It helped me understand why some modern movies make me feel nothing

[@beetlejuice3x309]

A friend of mine didn't know Niel Patrick Harris played for another team. He immediately stopped watching how I met your mother because he couldn't wrap his head around the character being a skirt chaser and it not being genuine. I don't know if this is what you meant but I wanted to feel special and contribute

[@rodboermusmc]

@@beetlejuice3x309 For whatever reason, I knew NPH was gay from way back. I remember telling a friend...hey, Doogie Howser's gay! I didn't care, I just thought it was a funny sentence to say at that moment. Anyway, it impressed me that he could pull off Barney Stinson so perfectly. He's still one of my favorite characters from any TV show I've ever watched regularly.

[@TB-ModelRR]

The last two movies I saw in theater was Midway, starring Dennis Quaid, and Sound of freedom. Both very much worth the watch.

[@PleaThe5th]

Midway was a good one

[@nancykasten7615]

Sound of Freedom and Unsung Hero

[@hisbean]

Last I've seen: A star wars movie (Brought back to theater for May 4Th), Labyrinth (Brought back to the theater), Sound of freedom, Nefarious ( amazing movie), another star wars (brought back), and John Wick 4. In June on of my sons and I are going to see the Lord of the Rings movies, in theater. As you can see, we're enjoying the old movies, on the big screen.😁

[@darthgamer79]

Sound of freedom was a lot better than what I was expecting.

[@TB-ModelRR]

@@darthgamer79 I teared up

[@LordBaktor]

State of the movie industry aside, the primary reason I don't go to the theater anymore is that in my country the price of a movie ticket has increased tenfold during my lifetime and my purchasing power has not even come close to that so moviegoing has gone from inexpensive pastime activity to a luxury I can no longer afford.

[@patricebennett1100]

Loved this. I have been a movie buff and Hollywood entertainment lover my whole life. I am also out of the habit of going to the movies. Celebrities in general have made themselves too down to earth and accessible. I absolutely agree, that too much exposure makes you less interesting. So when any celebrity or Hollywood movie star ⭐️ runs their own social media accounts. It’s a bit too over saturating. Yep- no mystery.

[@davidkoblentz]

am I the only one who loves "Enemy Mine" ...like perfect B Movie....

[@fw1421]

Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. both great actors. God bless Lou. RIP.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jomamackdaddy]

Uncle!!!

[@momow1430]

“Zamis get four, five?” Amazing how many times I have been able to use this quote to my husband. We LOVED this movie!

[@rname879]

GREAT CHOICE for an interview subject! Denis Quaid is awesome

[@Doomguy11733]

One of my childhood favs! Never will forget “Braveheart” and later when I went to see “The day after tomorrow”!

[@thehouse3501]

Mel Gibson bro

[@TheJuris1973]

@@thehouse3501 must mean Dragonheart lol

[@j.mcneil7270]

This is a great conversation. The art of just simply and organically talking to another is becoming lost. It's a shame. Stay strong, I appreciate the work.

[@ryandeffley7652]

Dennis Quaid is a favorite actor of mine because he always nails the roles he takes and he seems very authentic and likable IRL. Also, I really respect his lifelong commitment to fitness. The guy is 70, can pass for 55, and has been in solid shape his whole career.

[@rafezetter8003]

can pass for 55? LOL? ur kidding right? I'm 54 and look WAAY better than he does. He looks his age.

[@user-wm3bf7pi3u]

@@rafezetter8003 I'm 49, hate the sun and have this weird genetics thing from my mom, Grandpa called me Whitey when I was a kid, but my hair just keeps getting darker as I get older. Mom went from blonde to deep brown chestnut. Any half decent makeup artist could convince you he was under 50 w/o CGI or effects.

[@rafezetter8003]

@@user-wm3bf7pi3u sure with makeup - but he's way too "jowly" to be 50 - skin elasticity has gone and it shows.

[@user-wm3bf7pi3u]

@@rafezetter8003 Did I mention the lights and camera...... In person, no makeup yea an ancient monkey's but might look better.

[@pookiepookie8669]

@@user-wm3bf7pi3u It is normal for most people to see the same thing. My hair went from chestnut to black, so did my mom's. Then it will turn gray. Very normal.

[@HC-xl2en]

The reason no-one goes to the movies anymore is because all we've had is remakes and sequels for the last few years. The focus is profit and not entertainment. Stop thinking about money and start thinking about the audience.

[@johnbowman3630]

^^ This. Dennis and Jordan make good points, but the crux is absolutely this; that the _quality_ has gone to hell, and that is the chief reason we aren't going anymore.

[@FriendofDorothy]

another year, another "Marvel" comic book movie with the SAME plot-line and same special effects. Why bother?

[@mimikins7748]

Not just the quality. But it’s a different time now. The way movies are released has no novelty anymore. In the 80s and 90s there was excitement over a pending film’s release and then the long wait for it to come out on dvd. People were excited for it. No one really cares about celebrities anymore. Most of them are too pathetic to stick up for what’s right, choosing instead to hang around on the virtue signaling wagon. They’ve lost their credibility with the public. Everything has already been done so it’s hard for writers to come up with new ideas.

[@ctom1985]

This was a great session!

[@jairkerker2821]

We wanted movies to be grounded in reality, so we might learn something about ourselves. When you notice your own life to be more interesting than movies, the only thing left is entertainment value. This conversation, an attempt to a truly honest moment captured on a screen, stripped bare of distraction and suspended disbelief, is more compelling and less predictable than movies today.

[@zestynotions]

Dennis is an amazing actor and always loved the "Enemy mine"

[@chrisschroeder3945]

[4:38] "It brings them down to earth, and that's no good if you're a star." This is such a clever statement to have in the middle of the dialogue. You can see that Jordan is proud of it, and rightfully so.

[@tandanielle3875]

It’s worse than that. They reveal their political stance and we really don’t want to know. In most cases it’s just disappointing.

[@danskeeloNotHacked]

That comment stood out for me as well. Really really meaningful

[@Skullman367]

If you watch a lot of Peterson content you can tell it’s just another day in the office for him.

[@M.W.H.]

Quaid didn't really buy into that description, he prefered the more modest point of view.

[@SaintKines]

I don't think he or Dennis is right. At least not about movie stars being in interviews and speaking their mind on politics. You can go back to any era and find the biggest stars doing these things. Marlon Brando was thought of as mysterious compared to his peers and even he did interviews and made big political statements all the time.

[@jamescook8786]

Dennis Quaid nails it when he talks about engaging on social media as being a chore. I’m 49 and I feel that way. I tend to agree that if you didn’t grow up with it then it just doesn’t resonate in the same way

[@nancybenton5635]

I used to always watch the Oscars, and we always waited for the best picture because I would always have seen at least five out of the six of them. Now, I don’t even know the names of these movies that they’re nominated. The movies just aren’t what they used to be. It’s really sad.

[@CJrunner7199]

Never thought I'd see Dennis Quaid talking to Jordan Peterson. I love Dennis in all his movies! I used to have such a crush on him when he was younger. Funny thing, my OBGYN has a picture of him and a few other now aging actors on the ceiling. 😂

[@NoName-rl3fh]

That's just weird.

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

Well better than those stupid inspirational ones with a cat or something. 😅

[@CJrunner7199]

@@NoName-rl3fh I think it's hilarious. He just has a good sense of humor. I don't even know if he put it up there or his nurse did

[@cherylgraves7382]

What a great distraction for the patient! Fabulous idea!

[@Nandat3675]

I had a huge crush on him too…Innerspace ?? He was so adorable

[@FaithfulServant316]

Movies,actors and actresses were so much better back in the older days, then compared to today. Only thing better today is the special effects, but not the acting or the writing.

[@Live_WildMT]

I agree 💯

[@BunE22]

Back in the day, actors and actresses had contracts with studios. They would have to make X amount of movies in Y amount of years. The best actors and actresses got the best contracts, which also stipulated public behavior. The actors couldn't reflect negatively on the studio. Today, everyone is independent and can say and do what they want. Eventually, you find out that your favorites are all nutcases, hateful, or completely unlikable. It was better for the public to have the studio contract buffer, imo. There are very few actors or actresses I like today, and it's because of who they are irl.

[@joss8558]

I think Florence Pugh is a throwback to an earlier time of real quality.

[@AndrewThomas73]

The thing 1982, practical effects, far better than any cgi

[@MarkHarries2018]

Jimmy Stewart was class!

[@user-zp4ky4wu3n]

Wonderful to see Dr. Peterson chuckle, smile & somewhat let go of the position of "therapist".

[@mrreese120]

My first time going to a Theater was to see the movie "The Rookie" starring Dennis Quaid. Ever since then I've always enjoyed and appreciated his performances. This was a very nice interview 👍🏼

[@mikelundquist4596]

Movies used to be a major part of my life. Several times a week I'd watch at home, DVD or Blu-ray. I'd go to the theater. Now I rarely turn on the TV. And I never go out to the theater. The only movies I see are at my daughter's house, whatever she has on for my grandkids.

[@TheFirstCause]

I grew up eagerly watching the Oscars because of how much I loved movies. Now I don't give a damn and haven't watched in most of a decade. My wife and I actively look forward to when they cease to exist as a broadcast show and reverts back to a little party for Hollywood insiders that no one cares about... just as they started.

[@admirallily]

I so felt this. In my teens to early 30s I was locked in. I knew all the stuff, what was coming, who was involved, trivia. Even stuff I wasn’t into or going to see I knew many details about. Been years since that somehow fell away and I don’t know most of what’s happening in movies and tv. I didn’t even know shows like the office and game of thrones existed until long after they ended or just as they were ending and those weren’t short tv runs. But I still have my favorite classics.

[@Wistbacka]

People in the comments have already mentioned a lot of valid points and reasons. One thing not mentioned is over-saturation. We don't get excited about new movies anymore, because you have 3-4 new theatrical releases per 3-4 months. Now movies come left and right, both in theaters in streamin services. Then you also have the issue of one million remakes and sequels, which takes down the excitement too. And as RDJ (I think it was) said: people don't go and see the star/actor anymore. People go to see a character, be it iron man, thor, Ethan Hunt or John McClain. Over production, over exposure and over saturation kills every industry.

[@lukefrohling]

I LOVE Dennis Quad!! He’s one of my favourite actors of all time!!!

[@greer776611]

80's movies were the best because of the storylines- characters- and even the music was so memorable! I show my kids all those movies from my past- because they mean something! Thanks Dennis- Breaking Away and Inner Space kicked ass

[@nevastrong2850]

Thanks for movie ideas!

[@sarasunshinemt4444]

Inner Space! Loved that one growing up.

[@markdesimone1299]

This is a good interview on showing how the reviewers of art in cinema is missed. Too many reviewers drown out the people to trust on what good art is.

[@jessewilson1273]

Two of my favorite movies with Dennis Quaid, Flight of the Phoenix and The Day After Tomorrow.

[@lbarmstrong1]

Dennis, you were always one of my favorites. I'm 63, female, loved Breaking Away (the short lived tv series was filmed right outside my dorm in Athens, GA and I'll never forget how they glued leaves on the trees to make it look like fall). But in the 90s, my household (two girls) was glued to your version of Parent Trap and I thought you were just dreamy. Must've watched that movie 50 times. You're looking good! And I love that you're not too into Facebook, I feel the same way. All the best, great interview!

[@SlackHoffman]

Dennis was great in breaking away with Daniel Stern and also Inner Space with Meg Ryan …..Loved his brother Randy too …..a real counter culture legend

[@wonderland7493]

i grew up watching this guys films thank you for picking one of the best.

[@portland-182]

There used to be a promotional system run by the studios, that constantly pushed images of actors into the media. This helped create interest in the actors, and led to the creation of 'stars'. Now the studios don't spend the time and effort promoting actors, and seem surprised there are no new stars. Can they not do the math?

[@crushthequarter6863]

Quality face to face communication is a dying art.