This guy was an absolutely phenomenal talent. There were always many people around the world who knew he was great, but in recent years it's become apparent that he may well be the greatest of them all
He started out playing bad guys, or unlikeable good guys, so often that I grew up hating him, until I realised how good he was at his characters to make me feel that way about him. When he retired, it was like a death in the family. I was genuinely upset to the point that I lost sleep over it. We grow and change as people. I grew up with Gene Hackman as a part of my landscape, not properly appreciated until he was gone from it.
He’s as good as anybody. Ever. Even in throwaway/paycheck films like The Replacements, it was impossible to take your eyes off of him when he was onscreen. The way he could just slide into virtually any role. He was brilliant. BTW: why would people think he couldn’t do comedy? Young Frankenstein, Superman: The Movie, The Birdcage. My goodness!! How should we describe Gene Hackman? Well….LEGEND would be a good start.
In 2024 approaching 60 yo he's always been my favourite actor, his body of work, his acting ability - a national treasure and a gift to the dramatic arts watching world. Really enjoyed this interview 👌.
I completely agree with Gene Hackman. As a performer it becomes more difficult as time goes on, but also when you're on the money, there's a great sense of satisfaction.....aim high! (I'm 60)
Relaxation and concentration ... they sound almost contradictory, but how true! Just like playing golf ... or the piano! Gene Hackman is not only a great actor, but he does great interviews too.
One of the last great actors of the studio era. Now you've got these cheap Neflix Amazon shlock pieces of crap. Glad I came along when I did. So many great films I got to see relevant to the times.
( The Quick and the Dead.) " If you live to see tomorrow, it's because I allow it!" When Gene wanted to be a mean hard ass, he was the best in all of Movie History.
He stayed in character coaches pressure players to perform yet they expect relaxation and concentration 😢 under pressure he just turned the feelings on the writer director. Sort of what players sometimes do to coaches . Transference. Sport is largely channeling emotion in a different direction.
I was surprised by the situation where he had the practice of checking the chambers of guns when gun play happened in scenes he was involved. Gene Hackman is a Marine and I am sure he may have been through many inspections where he was required to check weapons to ensure they were not loaded. Interesting.
He was one of my favorite actors until I heard about how he acted on the set of Hoosiers. every day he was miserable and was mean and nasty to the Director for no reason. He was mean to the writer as well. Matter of fact David Anspaugh, Director, and Angelo Pizzo ,writer,referred to him as the black cloud because he made their life completely miserable throughout the whole movie. The Director was on the verge of A nervous breakdown solely because of how he was being treated by gene Hackman.
I watched an interview with Anspaugh (on Rich Eisen) before watching this one, as a huge fan it was an eye opener considering how great the movie and Hackman's performance, he reportedly clashed and was pretty derisive of the director on his last film in 2004 Welcome to Mooseport before he retired at 70+ yrs - 2 stories behind that, the sensational one that he hated the modern film industry and lack of talented directors, or that he'd recently been diagnosed with a serious heart condition and warned to immediately de-stress his life. I've long ceased being surprised by the actual personas of actors (or famous people) I admire; not disputing or agreeing with the accounts of Hackman's behaviour, there are always stories and there are always two sides to them. Bill Friedkin commented on Hackmans lack of confidence to be mean enough to portray Popeye Doyle and how he wanted to quit the role at one point, Friedkin said he had to persuade him to stay on - a role he obviously nailed. Anyway for me personally in terms of tradecraft Gene Hackman is still one of, if not the, best actor I've ever watched for many reasons. I don't know if I'd enjoy his company personally. I enjoyed his thoughtfulness and I think his sincerity in responding in this interview.
The first question is not as profound as the interviewer thinks.. In fact, it's ridiculous!! Then came the second and third questions 😂😂 This guy must have spent a long time thinking 'what questions can I ask (however stupid and inane) that noone has asked before?!!
*This intensely self-effacing and immensely talented man's epitaph should simply be, "Here Lies Gene Hackman: **_The Natural"_** (When you hear the phrase, "They just don't make 'em like THAT anymore!" he's the poster child.)*
new anniversary podcast on Hoosiers with Bill Simmons. word on the street is that Hackman was a total d..,k on set and thought the movie would fail. obviously that must have changed after it was released, but he was a miserable tyrant during production.
@@johnlogan2279 yes. how about starting with the director. he might know a thing or two about what happened on set. moron. ruclips.net/video/9tzrSDuAeMw/видео.html
"Word on the Street.....thats solid" Christopher Walken from Suicide Kings. I can totally see him being a d on the set because the vast majority of them are. We are disillusioned sometimes that we actually know these people by the characters they play.....we get to know who they are on the screen. One that you wouldnt think of as a a$$ on the set is Andy Griffith but from people that I know that had met him on the set and the numerous rumors that confirmed that dude was a major jack a$$. Although Hackmans performance in Hoosiers is one of my favs I would have to say personally Mississippi Burning was his shinning moment. He was a lion in that movie. " Lets get this straight you shit kicker.....youve got your brains in your balls if you think were just going to fade away, we are going to stay here til this things finished........how about you Deputy? Is that gun for show.....or do you get to shoot people with it every now and then? Thanks for the beer"
Well it’s too bad this clip wasn’t about Hoosiers. Hackman was convinced it was the worst movie he had ever been in. He told the studio not to release it…
One of the best actors of our time.
One of the best actors of all time.
For 40 years when I'd be asked who was my favorite actor within 1 second I have always said Gene Hackman. A legend.
Ummm... no, there's been a few times in the past it took you over a second to mention Hackman. Cmon, admit it...
@@FredPena-rd5cf😂😂😂😂😂😂
This guy was an absolutely phenomenal talent. There were always many people around the world who knew he was great, but in recent years it's become apparent that he may well be the greatest of them all
He started out playing bad guys, or unlikeable good guys, so often that I grew up hating him, until I realised how good he was at his characters to make me feel that way about him. When he retired, it was like a death in the family. I was genuinely upset to the point that I lost sleep over it. We grow and change as people. I grew up with Gene Hackman as a part of my landscape, not properly appreciated until he was gone from it.
The title is misleading. This interview wasn't about the great movie "Hoosiers".
Hackman is captivating and always elevates a movie to A grade.
He’s as good as anybody. Ever. Even in throwaway/paycheck films like The Replacements, it was impossible to take your eyes off of him when he was onscreen.
The way he could just slide into virtually any role. He was brilliant.
BTW: why would people think he couldn’t do comedy? Young Frankenstein, Superman: The Movie, The Birdcage. My goodness!!
How should we describe Gene Hackman? Well….LEGEND would be a good start.
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In 2024 approaching 60 yo he's always been my favourite actor, his body of work, his acting ability - a national treasure and a gift to the dramatic arts watching world. Really enjoyed this interview 👌.
Gene Hackman is a true and genuine artist. Extraordinary.
A true and genuine artist.
Top 5 all time. For sure
Easily
Really good interview but I wish there was a question about Hoosiers.
Great Hoosiers content, Corey!
Very thoughtful and intense self-evaluation, one of a kind.
One of my favorite actors. I think underrated.
I completely agree with Gene Hackman. As a performer it becomes more difficult as time goes on, but also when you're on the money, there's a great sense of satisfaction.....aim high! (I'm 60)
Relaxation and concentration ... they sound almost contradictory, but how true! Just like playing golf ... or the piano!
Gene Hackman is not only a great actor, but he does great interviews too.
Wow, an interview with gene Hackman about the film Hoosiers, with no mention of the film Hoosiers.
His voice sounds different to me than in his movies.
One of the last great actors of the studio era. Now you've got these cheap Neflix Amazon shlock pieces of crap. Glad I came along when I did. So many great films I got to see relevant to the times.
I don't even watch movies anymore 😢
One of the best.
( The Quick and the Dead.) " If you live to see tomorrow, it's because I allow it!" When Gene wanted to be a mean hard ass, he was the best in all of Movie History.
Brilliant acting talent
I’m only 30 and he is by far the best actor I’ve ever seen in anything.
Gene Hackman is from my hometown of Danville IL
He stayed in character coaches pressure players to perform yet they expect relaxation and concentration 😢 under pressure he just turned the feelings on the writer director. Sort of what players sometimes do to coaches . Transference. Sport is largely channeling emotion in a different direction.
If only Alec Baldwin had watched this interview
In time he will do Unforgiven which is an incredible performance
I was surprised by the situation where he had the practice of checking the chambers of guns when gun play happened in scenes he was involved. Gene Hackman is a Marine and I am sure he may have been through many inspections where he was required to check weapons to ensure they were not loaded. Interesting.
He was one of my favorite actors until I heard about how he acted on the set of Hoosiers. every day he was miserable and was mean and nasty to the Director for no reason. He was mean to the writer as well. Matter of fact David Anspaugh, Director, and Angelo Pizzo ,writer,referred to him as the black cloud because he made their life completely miserable throughout the whole movie. The Director was on the verge of A nervous breakdown solely because of how he was being treated by gene Hackman.
I watched an interview with Anspaugh (on Rich Eisen) before watching this one, as a huge fan it was an eye opener considering how great the movie and Hackman's performance, he reportedly clashed and was pretty derisive of the director on his last film in 2004 Welcome to Mooseport before he retired at 70+ yrs - 2 stories behind that, the sensational one that he hated the modern film industry and lack of talented directors, or that he'd recently been diagnosed with a serious heart condition and warned to immediately de-stress his life. I've long ceased being surprised by the actual personas of actors (or famous people) I admire; not disputing or agreeing with the accounts of Hackman's behaviour, there are always stories and there are always two sides to them. Bill Friedkin commented on Hackmans lack of confidence to be mean enough to portray Popeye Doyle and how he wanted to quit the role at one point, Friedkin said he had to persuade him to stay on - a role he obviously nailed. Anyway for me personally in terms of tradecraft Gene Hackman is still one of, if not the, best actor I've ever watched for many reasons. I don't know if I'd enjoy his company personally. I enjoyed his thoughtfulness and I think his sincerity in responding in this interview.
The first question is not as profound as the interviewer thinks.. In fact, it's ridiculous!! Then came the second and third questions 😂😂 This guy must have spent a long time thinking 'what questions can I ask (however stupid and inane) that noone has asked before?!!
Question : "What's got 4 eyes, but can't see a thing??".... [MISSISSIPPI] [Mississippi Burning, an Alan Parker film]
*This intensely self-effacing and immensely talented man's epitaph should simply be, "Here Lies Gene Hackman: **_The Natural"_** (When you hear the phrase, "They just don't make 'em like THAT anymore!" he's the poster child.)*
Legend!
Good stuff 👏 #educational
5.55...the live round escape......" a habit you get into"........so why didn't Alec Baldwin?
Worry why you use so many ellipsis dots when you only need three.
@@eclecticmusica Well spotted!
@@Firebrand55 Perfect pun. 👍
new anniversary podcast on Hoosiers with Bill Simmons. word on the street is that Hackman was a total d..,k on set and thought the movie would fail. obviously that must have changed after it was released, but he was a miserable tyrant during production.
Let's trust the streets.
@@johnlogan2279 yes. how about starting with the director. he might know a thing or two about what happened on set. moron.
ruclips.net/video/9tzrSDuAeMw/видео.html
@@dantenewyork7380 Then why not mention the directors name instead of trying to explain with ebonics...chump!
"Word on the Street.....thats solid" Christopher Walken from Suicide Kings. I can totally see him being a d on the set because the vast majority of them are. We are disillusioned sometimes that we actually know these people by the characters they play.....we get to know who they are on the screen. One that you wouldnt think of as a a$$ on the set is Andy Griffith but from people that I know that had met him on the set and the numerous rumors that confirmed that dude was a major jack a$$. Although Hackmans performance in Hoosiers is one of my favs I would have to say personally Mississippi Burning was his shinning moment. He was a lion in that movie. " Lets get this straight you shit kicker.....youve got your brains in your balls if you think were just going to fade away, we are going to stay here til this things finished........how about you Deputy? Is that gun for show.....or do you get to shoot people with it every now and then? Thanks for the beer"
Popeye Doyle.
Well it’s too bad this clip wasn’t about Hoosiers. Hackman was convinced it was the worst movie he had ever been in. He told the studio not to release it…