They don't make them like this anymore. These days we can't watch anything on T.V without it having some form of politics. That's because every media institution has been hijacked. Honestly, it's like a form of terrorism, no wonder people are so unhappy & depressed! Here we have two absolute legends having a very interesting chat. It's so refreshing to see actual entertainment. Al Pacino is one of the greats & has been for decades! His legendary status will last forever. Now days the actors are know it all political snobs and are all pretty much disposable. Here today, gone tomorrow.
That's for sure, today's actors are a bunch of self absorbed political snobs with a shelf life that's shorter than the expiration date on a carton of eggs.
The fact that his grandfather was born in Corleonne, hope I spelled it right, and then for Al to be cast in The Godfather as Michael Corleonne is not a coincidence. It is fate
I used to watch this show alot when it came on TV. Looking back I do find it a bit laughable how much importance they put on actors, but I guess they are in that business so they would.
@@nenabunena you miss my point, I know it would be about actors I'm talking about the amount of reverence they give to the job of acting. Like it's not that important, they talk about acting as if it's the pinnacle of all art forms
I appreciate the sentiment of comments here saying Pacino is the greatest actor ever. But I avoid talking about any artists, including actors and musicians, like sports teams or athletes. The success and impact in athletics is more measurable, with statistics and championships. It is ultimately about winning. But true art and artists aren’t based in competition, or really comparison. I understand obviously there are awards for acting, but those are really just self-congratulatory excuses for a televised party of sorts. And that’s why I really appreciated Inside the Actors Studio, because it was about having a revealing discussion about the craft of acting and storytelling, and it wasn’t about just having those discussions with the actors and filmmakers with the most awards, or even the most impact. I mean, who’s to say that Pacino was a better or greater actor than Daniel Day Lewis, or vice versa? Or Marlon Brando, or even Phillip Seymour Hoffman for that matter? Or maybe Meryl Streep is greater than all of them and all male actors. Just as a side note: her performance in August Osage County is one of my all-time favorite performances, right up there for me with Denzel Washington in Training Day. And Denzel, another one that’s in the discussion as one of the all-time greats The point is that they all brought their own style of story-portraying to the table, and thankfully they shared their gifts and journeys with all of us. And thankfully there was a guy like James Lipton to give them a forum and to really give all of us a peak into what made them tick as artists. Another one of my favorite episodes that really illustrates my appreciation for this show was with Dustin Hoffman. He really shows his deep emotional connection to the craft, and how a lot of his drive as a performer was rooted in understanding the family life he came from, especially his father whom he compared to the character of Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman. The phrase he used to describe his deep connection to acting was that acting was only thing that allowed himself to get lost in something. Almost like a drug, but without the self-destruction
It would make a funny extra on DVD's of "The Godfather"...Maybe somebody did it...Have some of the studio guys who didn't want Pacino apologizing: "Look, we didn't know he was gonna be THAT good! We didn't even know who this guy was! I know it looks stupid now, but give us a break!"
They don't make them like this anymore. These days we can't watch anything on T.V without it having some form of politics. That's because every media institution has been hijacked. Honestly, it's like a form of terrorism, no wonder people are so unhappy & depressed! Here we have two absolute legends having a very interesting chat. It's so refreshing to see actual entertainment. Al Pacino is one of the greats & has been for decades! His legendary status will last forever. Now days the actors are know it all political snobs and are all pretty much disposable. Here today, gone tomorrow.
James Lipton was so dramatic.
No more Al’s around
That's for sure, today's actors are a bunch of self absorbed political snobs with a shelf life that's shorter than the expiration date on a carton of eggs.
So excellent. Thank you, Al Pacino. 🫶🏼
This is gold 🥹🤌🎟️
All those awards don't matter,famous,doesn't matter....
Was James Lipton related to Peggy Lipton?
No but she did date Paul McCartney. As far as James he's related to the Lipton teabag. ..One of these statements aren't true can you guess which one?
Il miglior attore del mondo
This man did a wonderful job in GodFather, an Oscar role, best flick I've ever seen. One man, one shot and that is it.
No mention of Lefty in Donnie Brasco? Wtf?
Just watched And Justice for All, and the entire Godfather trilogy this weekend. I will always be in awe of Al Pacino. He is brilliant.
GOOD INTERVIEW ! MONDAY 7/8/24 JULY 8, 2024
Al Pacino looks weird in the thumbnail...he looks like a woman from 1940s.
😎👍
Pacino Forever❤
Al Pacino's performance in "The Insider" was a master class in acting.
Brando, Pacino, De Niro, Hopkins, Hoffman, Nicholson, Day Lewis, Denzel, Oldman, Bale.
6:30
Thank you ❤❤❤🍀🙏
gracias por subirlo subtitulado!👏
❤gracias por el video, es un tesoro
They skipped right over "Cruising."
Francis Ford Coppola was Al Pacino's guardian angel God knows how many people out there with that Talent never get that chance
my favorite actor
The fact that his grandfather was born in Corleonne, hope I spelled it right, and then for Al to be cast in The Godfather as Michael Corleonne is not a coincidence. It is fate
I just found this series. The Actor's Studio videos were not available until 2 years ago!!! I'm grateful for this upload. Thanks for doing this!!
James was an excellent interviewer.
Love them both, rest in paradise Mr Lipton and God bless Al Pacino
wtf..his middle name is alfredo...or fredo and they used to call him sonny...life is full of ironies.
His 1st name is Alfredo, Al for short. His nickname is Sonny, his 2nd name is James, his surname is Pacino, and his middle name is Gerardi.
GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AL PACINO. THE BEST ACTOR OF ALL TIMES
I used to watch this show alot when it came on TV. Looking back I do find it a bit laughable how much importance they put on actors, but I guess they are in that business so they would.
It's about actors, of course they interview actors. You don't expect them to interview cops or doctors lol
@@nenabunena you miss my point, I know it would be about actors I'm talking about the amount of reverence they give to the job of acting. Like it's not that important, they talk about acting as if it's the pinnacle of all art forms
@afz3003 again it's the actor's studio, if it was the painter's studio, or musician's studio, same thing. You're the one not getting it
5:00 The biggest moment: Al Pacino's big family secret finally revealed!
I appreciate the sentiment of comments here saying Pacino is the greatest actor ever. But I avoid talking about any artists, including actors and musicians, like sports teams or athletes. The success and impact in athletics is more measurable, with statistics and championships. It is ultimately about winning. But true art and artists aren’t based in competition, or really comparison. I understand obviously there are awards for acting, but those are really just self-congratulatory excuses for a televised party of sorts. And that’s why I really appreciated Inside the Actors Studio, because it was about having a revealing discussion about the craft of acting and storytelling, and it wasn’t about just having those discussions with the actors and filmmakers with the most awards, or even the most impact. I mean, who’s to say that Pacino was a better or greater actor than Daniel Day Lewis, or vice versa? Or Marlon Brando, or even Phillip Seymour Hoffman for that matter? Or maybe Meryl Streep is greater than all of them and all male actors. Just as a side note: her performance in August Osage County is one of my all-time favorite performances, right up there for me with Denzel Washington in Training Day. And Denzel, another one that’s in the discussion as one of the all-time greats The point is that they all brought their own style of story-portraying to the table, and thankfully they shared their gifts and journeys with all of us. And thankfully there was a guy like James Lipton to give them a forum and to really give all of us a peak into what made them tick as artists. Another one of my favorite episodes that really illustrates my appreciation for this show was with Dustin Hoffman. He really shows his deep emotional connection to the craft, and how a lot of his drive as a performer was rooted in understanding the family life he came from, especially his father whom he compared to the character of Willy Loman from Death of a Salesman. The phrase he used to describe his deep connection to acting was that acting was only thing that allowed himself to get lost in something. Almost like a drug, but without the self-destruction
Serpico is the best performance of all time. My favorite movie of all time. He should have won for Serpico and Godfather II easily.
James Lipton is the best and Al Pacino is terrific. I enjoyed ever minute of this discussion
Thank you
Greatest of all time
so Al´s grandfather was actually born in "Corleone". niceee
Thanks so much for uploading
Legend
Love Inside the Actors Studio
18:03 and that´s why Brando admired Stella Adler 😁
It would make a funny extra on DVD's of "The Godfather"...Maybe somebody did it...Have some of the studio guys who didn't want Pacino apologizing: "Look, we didn't know he was gonna be THAT good! We didn't even know who this guy was! I know it looks stupid now, but give us a break!"
Why this great actor doesn’t have more academy awards is beyond me
It's beyond everybody. Makes absolutely no sense
Especially since most of the actors aren't that good.
Omg Al's mom was so beautiful , like wow😍 😢 ❤
thanks Erik for this gift.
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What a great actor. Al is something else...he's funny!!!
Hes really funny and witty
What a great actor. Al is something else...he's funny!!!
This was a phenomenal interview, truly enjoyed it. He was really open and honest.