'Sharp Objects' Closer Look With Amy Adams, Gillian Flynn, Marti Noxon, Patricia Clarkson | THR

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  • 'Sharp Objects' Writer/Executive Producer Gillian Flynn, Creator/Writer/Executive Producer Marti Noxon, Director/Executive Producer Jean-Marc Vallée, Executive Producer and star Amy Adams, and star Patricia Clarkson join The Hollywood Reporter for a closer look at the acclaimed HBO series.
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  • @fionaolivia704
    @fionaolivia704 5 ปีที่แล้ว +389

    Love how Amy throughout the interview took opportunities to compliment / thank the writer, producers, director and the cast who were not present. Wonderful to see her celebrate others and allow them to shine

    • @umchinagirard1800
      @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amy quite interesting

    • @umchinagirard1800
      @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would really like to see Amy Adams Gillian Flynn create some type of TV series which not only in empowers the family scapegoat child Amy Adams played ... empowering Camille... but also shows and enables the surrounding men , apathetic enablers and bystanders in community , education friendships members , siblings to really be stand-up confidently and really stand up to that narcissistic EVIL 🦹‍♀️ abusive mother ADORA character ... the sadistic sociopath ... because really society enables this every day everywhere!!! Is hidden pattern everywhere... happens a lot more than people are aware. 🙌🙏please create a tv series that empowering the family scapegoat character and also empowering the the surrounding witnesses to step up and stop Adora Abusing her??

    • @indigo7289
      @indigo7289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@umchinagirard1800 knowing gillian flynn, her future works will bring awareness to awful social norms present in our society. So perhaps she might?

    • @aryanderek109
      @aryanderek109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know Im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account??
      I was dumb lost the login password. I would love any help you can offer me

    • @stradartsavonnerieartisana3188
      @stradartsavonnerieartisana3188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA at the first occasion they stab and shoot each other in the face

  • @giorgiaalexanderactingothe1892
    @giorgiaalexanderactingothe1892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Rest in peace Jean-Marc. I'm sad we wont be able to see anything else from your brilliant mind, but I know your spirit lives on.

  • @naavajo
    @naavajo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    What an incredibly dark and brilliant show! They accurately depicted the family dynamic of the Narcissistic parent, enabler/codependent, scapegoat, and golden child.

    • @umchinagirard1800
      @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes and this was also very similar to the Factitious disorders the whole family scapegoating system in the Netflix documentary the trials of Gabriel Fernandez. The government and as well as within government policy they are developing in Australia new family scapegoating laws and this nearly passed in the UK was called Cinderella act but it is now been petitioned as a Scapegoat Law stand alone ... it’s own Act under coercive control in Sydney New South Wales it’s currently in development . as they want to make family scapegoating A recogniseD form of violence in its own distinct pattern... as in a scapegoat mechanism

  • @cenart9944
    @cenart9944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    And for the love of *GOD*
    please no season 2 ... don't ruin this masterpiece

    • @AJ-cq5pw
      @AJ-cq5pw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Cenart That’s what I said. There’s no reason for a season 2

    • @braunzbaker5419
      @braunzbaker5419 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lina J.Walker yea that’s how the fucked it BLL, all goods things never last!

    • @jackselle4607
      @jackselle4607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes if they learned anything from Big Little Lies

    • @cameronb6280
      @cameronb6280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. The ending was perfect.

    • @JessieJellybeans
      @JessieJellybeans 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s a book....

  • @abbyolivia
    @abbyolivia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +211

    God, I love all these women so much it’s ridiculous. I’m shocked this show didn’t get more buzz. It was so beautifully shot and so well done. The acting was so perfect.

    • @yoerivanesseveld
      @yoerivanesseveld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The editing was also shaerp on the senses. I felt violated with some of the jump cuts, J and L-cuts.

    • @arkanag5286
      @arkanag5286 ปีที่แล้ว

      This Show got buzz outside United States. Only in USA, it's undervalued like Amy adams herself. She has never been Elite Americans' Golden child.

  • @ripoffsasuke
    @ripoffsasuke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    this ENTIRE cast was just insane my lorddd

  • @sarahmajgaard3118
    @sarahmajgaard3118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I literally get chills everytime I think of this story and show. The way they captured it is so remarkable!!! It doesn't just overshadow every show I've ever watched but every movie as well. I',m astonished by their talents, all of them!

  • @birgitmelchior8248
    @birgitmelchior8248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    The show had something extra the book didn t have. A dark atmosphere and the editing was amazing. For once show was better than the book

    • @ariannapugliese4771
      @ariannapugliese4771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      i agree with you, also all the hidden words, but problalby many details you can't notice without reading the book so even if i prefer the series problalby it's better enjoin them together. But Gillian flynn is a great writer!!

    • @arontamas5639
      @arontamas5639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The book was readable than the series was watchable. I mean I loved very much Sharp Objects but it shouldn't have been like 8 episodes. 6 would've been enogh because there's not so much plotline. But the atmosphere yeah was spot on! And the brilliant acting from the three leading ladies: Amy, Patricia and Eliza Scanlen.

    • @ariannapugliese4771
      @ariannapugliese4771 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@arontamas5639 I think that 8 episodes wasn't enough because the TV series add new elements that weren't present into the book and they needed to be explained like Vicary and Camille's mom. And i didn't like the change of ending, i really prefer the book's. I mean if there would be not changes problably yes 6 episodes would be enough, but for all the things that they change i think 8 weren't enough. But i really love both book and TV series

    • @indigo7289
      @indigo7289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think if you care more for the plot you should stick to the show because the book is solely from camille's point of view and goes super in depth into the cutting whereas in the show it glosses over it a lot.

  • @arghavanfth2853
    @arghavanfth2853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    holy shit I didnt expect this! thank you! its a real shame sharp objects did not get the awards attention it deserved, hbo should have released it for the last emmy season, not this year, it totaly got overshadowed by other shows, that almost all of them are based on real events and are more apealing to the voters. especially amy deserves to win best actress but she will probably lose.

    • @iamtheruraljuror9257
      @iamtheruraljuror9257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Amy truly deserve the award. But I'm already over the fact that she needs awards for recognition. Anything she did is excellent and amazing.

    • @arghavanfth2853
      @arghavanfth2853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      bakeryqueen 2968 it has become a theme in her career in the past few years, making one of the best projects of the year, getting zero recognition for them. first arrival and nocturnal animals and now sharp objects.

    • @iamtheruraljuror9257
      @iamtheruraljuror9257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sometimes I feel like it's the trend of Hollywood. They give out undeserving awards to new, young actress like J law, Em stone just because they're young and maybe these actresses did a lot of campaigning during awards season. But after that none of them get any exciting, groundbreaking roles after the wins. Even Anne Hathaway. She only did boring comedies after winning the Oscar.
      My point is, I'm done judging an actress based on their wins, it's their current and quality of work I'm more concerned of now.

    • @AJ-cq5pw
      @AJ-cq5pw 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean she’s been nominated for an Oscar for like a billion times, so I don’t really get why people make such a big deal about it. Some actresses don’t even get that

    • @jordanvillapando6512
      @jordanvillapando6512 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it is considered for awards season for this year.

  • @sarahwilliams4970
    @sarahwilliams4970 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    rip jean-marc 💔💔 rewatching this in 2022

  • @mamadorothy57
    @mamadorothy57 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Rewatched this "again" yesterday! Brilliantly done! Amy deserved an Emmy for Best Actress-Outstanding performance! Entire cast is perfect! Thank you all! Your beautifully done series is much appreciated, well received....💕👏🌹✨🌟💫

  • @reeeefers
    @reeeefers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "Remember 'You smell ripe'?" Hahahaha I love Patricia!

  • @cenart9944
    @cenart9944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I wish they had susan jacobs there also ... those music choices, the mixing and all the small details amaze me still to this day. Im hooked on the playlist specialy how they used those two amazing songs by "the acid"

    • @supercarolita81
      @supercarolita81 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Couldn't agree more. The music element of the show is just fantastic.

    • @ZainJafar
      @ZainJafar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For me In The Evening stole the show, particularly when the chorus finally kicks in.

    • @lilygirllove
      @lilygirllove ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZainJafarI have been listening to that song on repeat since I ended the show…. So amazing

    • @ZainJafar
      @ZainJafar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lilygirllove No doubt, one of the greatest shows of all time, as far as the music goes. If they featured When The Levee Breaks or Traveling Riverside Blues, that would have been beyond epic.

  • @mariafernandabalderasporce3518
    @mariafernandabalderasporce3518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I absolutely love this....Amy is such a great actress

  • @sag6565
    @sag6565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'll miss you Jean:)
    I watched this 3 times before. Watching again after your passing.

  • @ilovebread9842
    @ilovebread9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    4:58
    "her issues... MAJOR issues." waves at her face
    * loud nervous laughter *
    I’m dead🤣

  • @mina_ophelia5067
    @mina_ophelia5067 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    one of the bets series ever with Little Big Lies, Valléè was a genius, a big loss for all of us . RIP and thanks for this work of pure art. I love Adora, because I love Patricia so much, she so underrated actress for so much time, but she's one of the best actress with Maryl Streep.

  • @maydavalle
    @maydavalle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jean-Marc Vallée💙
    Such a unique visionary artist.

  • @Malshe
    @Malshe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Absolutely loved it! Amy Adams was spectacular.. Eliza Scanlen was superb too

  • @harleyquiinnnn
    @harleyquiinnnn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Rest in Peace Jean-Marc Vallée 🤍🕊️

  • @drewmania94
    @drewmania94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a legend. Cheers to you, Jean-Marc Vallee

  • @ceamean
    @ceamean 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    It's surprising to see this powerful story has had a similar strong effects on the crew and the viewers.

  • @joshmurry8125
    @joshmurry8125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I was blown away by this show. I didn’t know anything about it going in other than Amy Adams was playing a dark character. Wow! It haunted me in the best way possible.

  • @JloveLamar
    @JloveLamar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    We need a new Gillian Flynn novel!!!!!

  • @camilal.9595
    @camilal.9595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I started the serie yesterday and finished it today and GOD. Just amazing its a masterpiece. Very well directing and I enjoyed a lot the trama and the way it was told

  • @robertjahn4190
    @robertjahn4190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    JMV will be missed. One of the best directors in the past ten years.

  • @ninethreefivesix
    @ninethreefivesix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great interview! Fantastic show.

  • @drewmania94
    @drewmania94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THR, thank you so much for this. There will never be another movie/series like this one.

  • @Ravine777
    @Ravine777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    this was such a great interview, these are some amazing and talented actors and writers that came together and made such a masterpiece, i dont think we need a season two i think everything has been said and done and i think they should leave it at that

  • @Marcepan541
    @Marcepan541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best limited series out there. Absolutely mesmerising!

  • @karameadows4
    @karameadows4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had to come back to this after hearing the news about Jean-Marc Vallee, it's so disappointing we'll never get to see more of his work

  • @livebob
    @livebob 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Uma das maiores obras primas da televisão. Eu amei demais essa minissérie. E essa entrevista é maravilhosa! ❤️🥰

  • @sherylconley9126
    @sherylconley9126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of my favorite films. A female writer, producer, actors. I'm also a huge Jean Marc Vallee fan as well. Huge FAN of Amy Adams, Gillian Flynn, Patricia Clarkson. A great story about a woman who has been through so much but doesn't see herself as a victim. She keeps persevering while having a learning experience that would make most crumble. We need more stories about strong women.
    This has a serious, tricky storyline with a l that makes you think but empathize by putting yourself in their shoes( if you are willing). We need more movies 'for women I enjoyed this interview very much. They all seem very gracious.

  • @danielfidelcino6999
    @danielfidelcino6999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Amy Adams is the best!

  • @hamburgcowboy
    @hamburgcowboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I like the couch they're sitting on

  • @annasanta9103
    @annasanta9103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is such an important topic and theme in the movie world. I rewatched it again during covid in 2020 and loved it ! Thank you all the cast and crew and #HBO :)

    • @umchinagirard1800
      @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes me too.. in Australia the family scapegoating culture is everywhere

  • @paesitopaez4302
    @paesitopaez4302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So much talent in one room

  • @chrisjames612
    @chrisjames612 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so sad about Jean Marc’s passing. There was something so unique about how he did shows and we won’t get to see anything like it again💔💔

  • @harleyquiinnnn
    @harleyquiinnnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    notes to self
    9:46
    13:37 !! common fantasy for women to be understood
    21:40 amy thinks it's important for complex female characters not to be victimized
    22:44 camille is almost a typically male character in a lot of ways

  • @user-kz3gk1tp7z
    @user-kz3gk1tp7z ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They did amazing performances.

  • @umchinagirard1800
    @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Interesting 🧐 discussion about this difficult topic. Hope focus on next tv series will be on empowering the family scapegoat(s).
    There is a lot of research done on scapegoating mechanisms but there is little one can do to prevent it from happening. I do believe making victims aware that there is nothing wrong with them as helpful. Unfortunately scapegoating is often a way for families or communities to hide problems that they feel cannot face. In adulthood, scapegoating became a way for adult children to hide the fact of family history of abuse by blaming everything on one member who seemed vulnerable for attack (and/or talks about it). Often the scapegoat is targeted by the siblings who were treated more favorably. In that way, the less favored sibling(s) becomes the punchingbag for everything that is wrong in the family. Family therapy can help but only rarely are the culprits and less affected family members willing to take part.
    Hope focus on next tv series will be on empowering the scapegoat(s).

  • @benjamindenman4042
    @benjamindenman4042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It was a masterpiece

  • @Geshtafshnifka
    @Geshtafshnifka 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This show blew me away,after BLL,the ending was mind-fucking and heartbreaking.❤️

  • @umchinagirard1800
    @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There needs to be another interview with a focus on how to empower Camille

  • @galileobecerraramos703
    @galileobecerraramos703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutamente cuidado este programa engancha bien cañón al filo del asiento en cada episodio

  • @fabricioodestemido6595
    @fabricioodestemido6595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Essa série foi mto marcante pra mim. Mas não sei se foi algo bom eu ter assistido.

    • @samsienna3182
      @samsienna3182 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Por que ? Fiquei curiosa

  • @graceharris2485
    @graceharris2485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVE THESE WOMEN

  • @estadoagridulce
    @estadoagridulce 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    AMYYYY COME AT ME!!

  • @arghavanfth2853
    @arghavanfth2853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    sharp objects was supposed to be his first tv show, but big little lies came up and got so big, that overshadowed sharp objects and probably every upcoming tv shows he will do in the future.

    • @umchinagirard1800
      @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I think Oprah pushed BL LIES AND OPRAH DOESNT support family scapegoating stories for various reasons... The juggernaut

  • @ericamartin2364
    @ericamartin2364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I need more 😩
    Sharper objects 2 please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @misosoupsoul6583
      @misosoupsoul6583 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Erica Martin it was a mini series so I don’t think it is planned :/

  • @user-yl8xr5ll6u
    @user-yl8xr5ll6u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    19:35

  • @Bpace777
    @Bpace777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    For real? I was looking for Bert McCracken!

  • @user-sb8ef8jk8x
    @user-sb8ef8jk8x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    9:35 lovely..♡♡

  • @elllaa_a
    @elllaa_a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    the host so good

  • @noellenn2122
    @noellenn2122 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Vallée is part Antonio Banderas and part Kiefer Sutherland sexy. Don't @ me.

    • @abbyolivia
      @abbyolivia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think he kinda looks like an old Charlie hunnam

  • @Chris-il5im
    @Chris-il5im 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rewatched the interview. Give us more of Byrn Sandberg, she is like a princess.

  • @danau668
    @danau668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was looking for that Pat's comment about the woman in a white house with a children. That seems to be interesting

    • @umchinagirard1800
      @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes... who? That doco ? With patrias arcquette perhaps

  • @joshualarue1624
    @joshualarue1624 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Who is the moderator

    • @Chris-il5im
      @Chris-il5im 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hot

    • @Chris-il5im
      @Chris-il5im 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just watched drinking buddies with Olivia Wilde in it. It's an ok feel good movie. But watch the cast interview. Same type of situation where the moderator is actually way better looking then the actresses.
      th-cam.com/video/R0Umqt9u8iM/w-d-xo.html

  • @abigailkemp2410
    @abigailkemp2410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    where is Amma??

  • @maximilian2974
    @maximilian2974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep using this moderator!

  • @Siansonea
    @Siansonea 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So I didn't read the book, but was the younger sister being the killer supposed to be a twist? I knew as soon as she came onscreen that she was a killer. The young actress playing the roller skating daughter did a great job of portraying a young psychopath, I never doubted for a second that she had sliced up her classmates. I also knew pretty early on that Adora had killed the other daughter out of her own mental illness and couldn't deal with it, so she just didn't deal with it. It didn't occur to me that either of those story beats was supposed to be a surprise when they were revealed in the last episode, just that Amy Adams' character was finally forced to confront harsh, obvious truths.

    • @blaiselaclaire993
      @blaiselaclaire993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Siansonea Orande Gillian Flynn has described it as a twist that is earned- so if you’re paying attention the cues and to what’s going on then none of it should be a big surprise, it’s not supposed to be a shock if you’ve been paying attention to the clues and such

    • @AJ-cq5pw
      @AJ-cq5pw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well it depends on how well you paid attention. This is one of those shows where you have to rewatch the episodes to catch all the hints and clues. Some people got it the first time around and some people were confused because this show is very subtle. I read the book before I watched so I already knew what was going to happen.

    • @jordansaintemarie
      @jordansaintemarie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Give yourself a very public pat on the back

    • @Siansonea
      @Siansonea 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordansaintemarie you seriously didn't see those coming? Really? Was this your first time watching a show like this?

    • @jordansaintemarie
      @jordansaintemarie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Siansonea Orande I did. I’m just deriding you.

  • @xXRoNaLD0xX
    @xXRoNaLD0xX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this was more commercial for evian water rather than focused on the story

  • @p.lessane3931
    @p.lessane3931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ¥ I sent mail home today, sew. - P.

  • @umchinagirard1800
    @umchinagirard1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    At 41 minutes they talk about season 2, star Patricia Clarkson talks over the top of Director/Executive Producer Jean-Marc Vallée, As he about to say something?? What was it?? He said they never though big little lies would go again... I found Patricia started to stop the flow, deep thinking and intelligent talk as this talk progressed... Patricia toO overly confident And VERBAL BLABBER MOUTH blabbing ON and actually doesn’t have any insight to the significant HARM and pathology of ADORA!! Is patricia a narcissist?? Or perhaps just ignorant and empathy deficiency .. caused by Being desensitised by playing her character ... every day in many many little children’s lives They are abused... every day :( 💔Executive Producer and star Amy Adams, Seems to “get it”. Gillian wrote complex characters put a voice to people’s pain, lived experience and ongoing abuse... awareness not quite reaching the charmed golden child raised by narcissist mom :( ... look at the damage everywhere

  • @galileobecerraramos703
    @galileobecerraramos703 ปีที่แล้ว

    Major issues yes they were

  • @juiceplanet147
    @juiceplanet147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy smokes more mayonnaise only flavored TV . 👎🏼

    • @ItsBritneyBitch1
      @ItsBritneyBitch1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wtf!???

    • @lisannbart
      @lisannbart 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      I don't think you saw this mini series...

    • @ItsBritneyBitch1
      @ItsBritneyBitch1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@lisannbart if they had seen it they would know what a brilliant series it is! Anything Gillian Flynn writes is pure gold!

    • @iamtheruraljuror9257
      @iamtheruraljuror9257 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What The Fuck u talking about?

    • @yara7113
      @yara7113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I do agree that it's very white, but the story is wonderful, shame that it didn't have a diverse cast.

  • @tomthx5804
    @tomthx5804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    These creeepy shows are destroying the lives of young women, teaching them that to be broken and angry is normal, and that they should express it outwardly, which only screws them up more. Stop listening to Hollywood types, they always get everything exactly backwards.

    • @jordansaintemarie
      @jordansaintemarie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Tom thx that’s just not true. I don’t think you can even fathom what it is to be a young woman. Shows like this raise our consciousness to acknowledge the abuses we have suffered, take responsibility for our responses to abuse, and to break the cycle of abuse.