Sam Rockwell Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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  • Sam Rockwell breaks down his most iconic roles in film, including 'Iron Man 2,' 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,' 'Vice,' 'The Green Mile,' 'Argyle,' 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind,' 'Galaxy Quest,' 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Fosse/Verdon,' 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' 'Seven Psychopaths' and 'Moon.'
    Director: Mateo Notsuke
    Director of Photography: Giles Cahalane
    Editor: Robby Massey
    Producer: Kieran Brett
    Associate Producer: Liam Woolmer-Thompson
    Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
    Camera Operator: Stevie Coales
    Sound Mixer: Michael Panayiotis
    Production Assistant: Aleksandr Sasha Novitskiy
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
    00:00 Sam Rockwell's Iconic Characters
    00:11 Iron Man 2
    01:51 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
    03:13 Vice
    04:35 The Green Mile
    06:05 Argyle
    07:15 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
    08:29 Galaxy Quest
    10:22 Charlie's Angels
    11:29 Fosse/Verdon
    13:08 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
    14:00 Seven Psychopaths
    15:31 Moon
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  • @krislyons2793
    @krislyons2793 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1326

    I like how he lists his specific inspirations for each role, and gives credit to the original actors. You don't really see that too often.

    • @JaxonBurn
      @JaxonBurn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

      I like that, too. Nic Cage is another guy that does that a lot.

    • @NormAppleton
      @NormAppleton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Rockwell was bombed out of his skull in this interview

    • @Bdavk
      @Bdavk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How? ​@@NormAppleton

    • @defpixel
      @defpixel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@NormAppleton because is it’s easy content to make listing random films and call them “iconic characters” even though they’re not

    • @hawnick7234
      @hawnick7234 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, I found this super interesting too. Only actor I've seen do this, though Im sure it's common practice.

  • @josephvanwyk2088
    @josephvanwyk2088 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3915

    SAM ROCKWELL - One of the greatest screen actors of our time. Every film where he's the lead, play a main character or even secondary - it just elevates the film entirely.

    • @thenadzman1
      @thenadzman1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      YES!!!!!

    • @therealmvp1024
      @therealmvp1024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      Agreed, his performance in Three Billboards is one of my favorite ever.

    • @SynnJynn
      @SynnJynn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      One of my favorite actors... loved him in Galazy Quest.. minor role, but still, he always has me in stitches

    • @nyrahl593
      @nyrahl593 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I still hear "Regular or Menthol" whenever his name comes up. :D Always nice to see an actor in their early bit parts and how awesome their career became.

    • @knuppelwuppel
      @knuppelwuppel 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      i love this dude so much, when i watched this interview i said it out a load

  • @reganpt1
    @reganpt1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +335

    "Is there air!? YOU DON'T KNOW" has to be one of my most favourite line deliveries ever.

    • @Nevyn515
      @Nevyn515 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      “Do I? DO I?!” Was an absolute classic.

    • @bethgoode1227
      @bethgoode1227 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I say this on a daily lmao

    • @jeffholt9437
      @jeffholt9437 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Sorry - just dropped the same comment before seeing yours! 😳

    • @TheAudiodidact
      @TheAudiodidact 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      His panic was the perfect foil for Tony Shaloub’s casual indifference in that scene.
      *sniffs alien atmosphere*
      “Smells fine to me…”

    • @casucasueq4479
      @casucasueq4479 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All I wanted was some Corn Bread you MFers!

  • @sianscountrylife4925
    @sianscountrylife4925 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Every time I watch Sam Rockwell, I am struck by his elegant acting ...absolutely love him !

  • @MasterOrona
    @MasterOrona 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +893

    Sam is in there with Gary Oldman, Tim Roth, William Fichtner and other similar actors with a near unlimited range of roles and seem under appreciated by the masses.

    • @jb7
      @jb7 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      Gary Oldman is everything - except underappreciated.

    • @al201103
      @al201103 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yeah, I very much agree. I think you're into films - a cinephile or a film buff or a movie nerd or whatever we get called these days - you know Sam and rate him super highly. If not, he's somehow not on the radar.

    • @florentdevier
      @florentdevier 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      + Gyllenhaal + Seymour Hoffman

    • @philsurtees
      @philsurtees 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, he's a great actor, but he's not in the same league as Gary Oldman, who isn't underappreciated by anyone, least of all the masses. Neither is Sam Rockwell for that matter. They wouldn't be making this video if he was, Einstein...

    • @twentyfiveyears5010
      @twentyfiveyears5010 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yeah, there are some actors about whom you say, "Oh, So-And-So is in this; I'll watch it." Sam and the other three you mentioned. William H. Macy. Nicola Walker. They often contribute more in character roles than the "stars" of the movie do.

  • @alexsamain812
    @alexsamain812 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1060

    His performance in galaxy quest is one of the best comedic roles ive ever seen.

    • @cameronthomas578
      @cameronthomas578 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      Absolutely! Guy Fleegman has all the best lines in a movie bursting with hilarious quotable lines.

    • @BigBubbaloola
      @BigBubbaloola 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

      @@cameronthomas578 IS THERE AIR?!?!? YOU DON'T KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @happyninja42
      @happyninja42 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@BigBubbaloola 😐 *sniff sniff* 😐 "Seems ok."

    • @johngutierrez940
      @johngutierrez940 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      DO I!? DO I?!

    • @doncoroleone7815
      @doncoroleone7815 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

      “You construct a weapon. Look around you, can you form some sort of rudimentary lathe?”

  • @stiglagerfeld9151
    @stiglagerfeld9151 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    His role as Charley Ford in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford was excellent too. This needs to be a part one of two episodes at least.

  • @kknixy03
    @kknixy03 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is one of my favorite performances by Sam Rockwell. Movie was painfully underrated.

    • @The44kGaming
      @The44kGaming 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree! I love that movie!

    • @Defraggler89
      @Defraggler89 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do you know where your towel is?

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too, and he's definitely one of the best characters in that movie.

  • @paulcole
    @paulcole 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +511

    Jo Jo rabbit should make this list
    He’s fantastic

    • @bencarlson4300
      @bencarlson4300 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      He’s kind of the heart of that movie, he’s incredible

    • @lordgonzo6611
      @lordgonzo6611 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Yes! He crushed that role

    • @nostalgia46
      @nostalgia46 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      He was such a kindhearted captain in masquerade to fly under the SS radar. The way he saved Jojo at the end was beautiful and heartbreaking.

    • @michaelluong6484
      @michaelluong6484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Surprised at omission.

    • @spicymayo623
      @spicymayo623 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That’s a fantastic movie. Heartbreaking but funny in some twisted ways.

  • @ArcadeArea
    @ArcadeArea 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +547

    One of the most underrated actor of last 25 years. His performance in Moon was Oscar worthy. Hope to see him in some prominent roles in the future.

    • @larykenobi
      @larykenobi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Instantly became one of my favorite actor after watching moon

    • @jimmythumbtack
      @jimmythumbtack 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      Moon is such a hidden gem. One of my favorite sci fi movies.

    • @jasmadams
      @jasmadams 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Amazing movie, with a twist as devastating as Never Let Me Go or The Prestige.

    • @martinmeoni8152
      @martinmeoni8152 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Great movie!

    • @Eric_In_SF
      @Eric_In_SF 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes, so underrated he has Oscar awards peoples choice awards, and his critically, acclaimed and adored by his peers and fans. calling everything on the planet underrated because they’re not the daily topic is overrated

  • @matthewhood7844
    @matthewhood7844 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I remember watching Box of Moonlight for John Turturro and being wowed by Catherine Keener and Sam Rockwell. He had an energy that was palpable and I followed his movies since. I always enjoy his performances.

    • @Nozoki
      @Nozoki 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I caught that on cable late on night and it was such a weird little gem to find channel surfing.

    • @misschelie6085
      @misschelie6085 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      One of my all time favorite movies. First put him on my radar.

    • @sallyatticum
      @sallyatticum หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love that movie! I have it on DVD.

    • @stinkasscat
      @stinkasscat 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Classic movie👍👍👍

  • @angelag669
    @angelag669 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Watching this reminded me how much I love Sam Rockwell and what a terrific actor he is.

  • @wvusmc
    @wvusmc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +640

    "Moon" is one of my favorite films. Absolutely fantastic.

    • @matthewcrome
      @matthewcrome 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      Same here! It's incredibly unique in the sense that it has (mostly) only one actor, and Rockwell plays off himself to boot! What an underrated film!

    • @samuelshafritz8572
      @samuelshafritz8572 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Agreed

    • @markharmon4963
      @markharmon4963 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yer gonna pull some..g's. But you'll make it.

    • @pseudotasuki
      @pseudotasuki 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@markharmon4963And he did!

    • @tyson31415
      @tyson31415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Best movie of 2009 IMO. "The Road" might be better but I can't make it more than 20 minutes into that one, so I'll never know.

  • @sophier5322
    @sophier5322 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +565

    How have you not included The Way Way Back?!? Such a beautifully magical movie about the transition between childhood innocence and adult bewilderment… Sam Rockwell’s character is the heart of the film.

    • @ashleybuck3723
      @ashleybuck3723 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Yes I loved that movie probably my favorite

    • @kevinpatch9839
      @kevinpatch9839 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      Strongly agree The Way Way Back is such a great film that I'm sure a lot of people never even saw.

    • @BatJack101
      @BatJack101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Totally agree, kinda wish they would've included that in here instead of Argyle

    • @1777DK
      @1777DK 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Had the same thought.

    • @79dmcjr
      @79dmcjr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because nobody has watched that

  • @dennesey
    @dennesey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm not even 12 seconds into this vid and already want to fast-forward to his performance in The Green Mile. Literally everyone in that film deserves recognition but Sam's performance will always be in my top 10.
    Let's also not forget his noteworthy SNL skits: "ATM" and "Genetics Lab".

  • @josephblumenberg6574
    @josephblumenberg6574 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    One of my all-time favorite actors! I always get excited when I see his name is mentioned for the cast!

  • @sharonwolf7316
    @sharonwolf7316 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +235

    I fell in love with this amazing actor off Charlie's Angels. That scene when he's dancing to pharoahe monch, smoking a cigarette, just having fun being evil. He sold me on that scene.

    • @Mewborne89
      @Mewborne89 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      One of the most badass scenes of all time and not many people even know about it!

    • @razia6046
      @razia6046 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same here!

    • @vokasimid5330
      @vokasimid5330 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Its the epicentre of COOL

    • @hollyrealact
      @hollyrealact 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same

    • @zanderdiasdude
      @zanderdiasdude 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I put that track on just to dance like Knox in that scene

  • @datacntrdude
    @datacntrdude 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +656

    Simon Pegg producing a Galaxy Quest series?! I'VE NEVER BEEN MORE IN! MAKE IT SO!

    • @chriscripplercruz1833
      @chriscripplercruz1833 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      Engage!

    • @paulcervenka
      @paulcervenka 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I was thinking the same thing!!! Such a perfect match for something really special.

    • @scesfizia
      @scesfizia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Without Alan Rickman it would just be a disservice and the chances are it’ll never live up to the original. Let lightning in a bottle stay there.

    • @PodyTheCirate
      @PodyTheCirate 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@scesfiziaJesus Christ get over it

    • @scesfizia
      @scesfizia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@PodyTheCiratewhat’s wrong with you?

  • @TheSaintedOne
    @TheSaintedOne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You got me. I didn't expect Eric Knox to switch into the smooth bad guy. Sam ALWAYS steals the show in every movie he's in.
    Also, Seven Psychopaths was perfect.

  • @Trae_Lenox
    @Trae_Lenox 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The Way Way Back is the quirky movie role for him where I fell in love with his acting!

  • @mateonotsuke
    @mateonotsuke 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +475

    I Interviewed Sam for this video; he was so nice and sooooo insightful. Probably one of my favourite videos I've ever done. He had so many great films to talk about that it was impossible to get all of them in the time we had. Can't wait to find out about the new Martin McDonagh film!

    • @gage7575
      @gage7575 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      I'd love to know what he had to say about Jojo Rabbit, if anything!!

    • @mateonotsuke
      @mateonotsuke 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      @@gage7575 didn't have time to speak about that one :( I would have loved to know more for sure

    • @mikegreen777
      @mikegreen777 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      @@gage7575 Jojo was an amazing movie, and Sam brought a great character to life with such humanity. Loved that movie.

    • @AaronClow
      @AaronClow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Awesome interview! Did he mention Box of Moonlight? It's an amazing film.

    • @beowulf1417
      @beowulf1417 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Should pass it on to the higher ups that it's pretty stupid trying to add whatever film they're currently promoting/starring in as an "iconic role". Just make that a separate video, we want to hear about their actual iconic roles not a response about a role they're still under contract to promote when speaking to the media.

  • @technodromen
    @technodromen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    MOON is a real rockwell masterpiece that deserves more attention.

    • @LCARSx32
      @LCARSx32 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of my all time favorites. I keep hoping it will get discovered by the Internet and become a cult classic. I think it's only a matter of time

    • @technodromen
      @technodromen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      they just have to replace spacey's voice lol@@LCARSx32

    • @cleveland2020
      @cleveland2020 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What a movie!

    • @sanmiguel4019
      @sanmiguel4019 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let's keep it to ourselves!!!

    • @kahuna7433
      @kahuna7433 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed

  • @popcornfps
    @popcornfps 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    A very humble guy. I loved him in all the movies I've seen him in. Especially Galaxy quest😊

  • @constipatedparker5879
    @constipatedparker5879 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    We need a part 2 for Sam Rockwell

  • @rossdurden
    @rossdurden 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

    His character in The Way Way Back is so underrated and so important because he felt like that awesome big brother that the protagonist and at some point everyone needs.

    • @fredrikrhymes
      @fredrikrhymes 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      100% agree

    • @HotFudgeSunday007
      @HotFudgeSunday007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Listen up I need a hero….I’m holding out for a hero till the end of the night !!!

    • @rossdurden
      @rossdurden 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@HotFudgeSunday007 I love that scene!!!

    • @thewiseturtle
      @thewiseturtle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Yes, The Way Way Back is such a brilliantly done movie. Like nothing else out there. And Rockwell was a massive part of making the movie the unique story that it was.

    • @adamhenderson6943
      @adamhenderson6943 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Delegation, baby! I read about it in a book about it.

  • @AaronClow
    @AaronClow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The first movie I saw him in was Box of Moonlight with John Turturro. Still one of my favorite films. Would have loved to have heard his recollections on playing the "kid."

  • @nicolas.grisanti
    @nicolas.grisanti 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    He was AMAZING in Three Billboards, and everything he does. One of my favorite actors!

  • @mmyers6441
    @mmyers6441 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +463

    Awesome actor and constantly underrated. Moon is a true gem of a movie.

    • @MrJesseforsell
      @MrJesseforsell 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      One of my favorite movies! Love Sam!

    • @HH-vt8yk
      @HH-vt8yk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Absolutely

    • @slopeboix2589
      @slopeboix2589 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I 100% agree with you

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      He has an Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and three SAGs, along with two Emmy nominations and a Tony nomination. He’s literally not underrated.

    • @transformerstuff7029
      @transformerstuff7029 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      moon is my favorite scifi

  • @graciehughes4359
    @graciehughes4359 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    His performance in Green Mile still haunts me to this day and I must have watched it like 20 years ago

  • @screen-speak
    @screen-speak 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Moon is incredible! And what a range... One of the best actors out there!

  • @philosophyofenjoyment9324
    @philosophyofenjoyment9324 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "Box of Moonlight" (1996) with John Turturro is an excellent movie!

  • @MatadorShifter
    @MatadorShifter 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +503

    He deserved an Oscar for Billy in Seven Psychopaths (the movie deserved a Best Original Screenplay award too). His telling of the graveyard shootout scene when he, Colin and Chris Walken were camping out in the desert was phenomenal.
    FOCKIN MOWED DOWN!

    • @nicholassemelak6224
      @nicholassemelak6224 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      One of my favorite performances. He was so funny

    • @LexiS-lk8cy
      @LexiS-lk8cy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Obsessed with that movie...sad that its not more of a cult classic

    • @Vidar93
      @Vidar93 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@LexiS-lk8cyI think it's actually a cult classic, most films people consider cult classics nowadays are just popular. I do think it's a shame that the film isn't more popular.

    • @xxjabarri2xx
      @xxjabarri2xx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      one of my go-to recommended movies I've found most people haven't seen. Sam is killer in it. Literally

    • @Jakeyisdead
      @Jakeyisdead 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      One of my favourite movies and it introduced me to In Bruges so mad props to 7P

  • @dmacfan20
    @dmacfan20 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +153

    The Way Way Back will always be one of my favorites. Loved the relationship between Owen and Duncan throughout the story.

    • @kathyk.puplava8647
      @kathyk.puplava8647 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🙌🏻

    • @theviking102567
      @theviking102567 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Agreed.
      Was hoping he'd talk about that role here.

    • @jezwotton2126
      @jezwotton2126 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Way way back and welcome to Collingwood

    • @mattkinsella9856
      @mattkinsella9856 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      While watching this video I was thinking about my own favorite Sam Rockwell movies and The Way Way Back was the very first that came to my mind.
      I'm sure a lot of us can relate as a young adult when you connect with an older person outside your family independently for the first time. It's a coming of age process that is not really covered much, which makes the story kind of unique, while still being very real and relatable. Awesome film.

    • @rossmcmahon6052
      @rossmcmahon6052 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It's my family's favourite summer movie. We always watch it just before schools break up for the summer holidays here in Scotland.
      Whole cast is amazing, but Sam Rockwell elevates the whole movie.

  • @Crillzz
    @Crillzz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Galaxy quest and Hitchhikers guide are both my all time favorite movies i want more of them so bad and ive been waiting years.

  • @jeremypr
    @jeremypr 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +221

    Moon was one of my favorite movies of all time, incredible movie, he played that role so well, and it was a treat to see him cloned infinitely lol. what a great script.

    • @jamesmcdaniel5094
      @jamesmcdaniel5094 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      There was a moment in Mute where he's speaking to Congress about his journey and it was a great callback to Moon.

    • @akosbarati2239
      @akosbarati2239 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jamesmcdaniel5094 only a pity that the trilogy ends with a graphic novel, so it's yet to be cleared how accessible that one will be.

    • @user-xv9ni2jj7t
      @user-xv9ni2jj7t 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Bought a physical copy to watch it later in my life

    • @Gramscifreedom
      @Gramscifreedom 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      One of the great sci fi films in my opinion

    • @larykenobi
      @larykenobi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      watched that movie like 15 time

  • @Okoii
    @Okoii 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +142

    Such an underrated talented guy, i absolutely love him in 7 Psychopaths and 3 Billboards, elevates every movie he is in tenfold

    • @debbiemoore2747
      @debbiemoore2747 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Seven Psychopaths is amazing.

    • @frankcarlosanaliza
      @frankcarlosanaliza 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He was a revelation in 7 Psichopaths. I still have to see Three Billboards

    • @Ozzie314
      @Ozzie314 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He is one of those actors where you love him in everything he does and yet somehow he isn't top billed as much as you'd want him to be. Also, his name alone is just iconic too. It is very distinct for some reason to me.

    • @killmenow6663
      @killmenow6663 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rockwell and Harrelson should have shared an Oscar for their roles in 3 Billboards, one of the greatest films ever made.

  • @just4ush
    @just4ush 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    His voice is soo recognizable i have always loved this mans acting. He makes a villain look cool and his delivery is just on point!

  • @sophial.6633
    @sophial.6633 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He is so unbelievably charismatic and charming. His acting is the real deal and he just enjoys every minute of it. That’s why he’s one of my all time fav actors.

  • @TheTenthPlague
    @TheTenthPlague 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

    Matchstick Men is such an underappreciated film, I wish he could have discussed it too.

    • @girlfriday9939
      @girlfriday9939 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too, love that movie

    • @callumwinkler1943
      @callumwinkler1943 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely. Came to mention this film. Hugely enjoyable watch.

    • @mammyrammer4209
      @mammyrammer4209 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was looking for this comment before I mentioned it, Matchstick Men is my favorite movie.

    • @siameseninja24
      @siameseninja24 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The one I was waiting for. Absolutely love that movie.

  • @mr.joshua8664
    @mr.joshua8664 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +97

    I really appreciate it to hear actors like Sam Rockwell so involved in the writing process and the character they play in. Really tries to be someone else despite the looks

  • @brittyn
    @brittyn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Randomly met him on two trips to NYC, once in 2003 (grocery store) and 2014 (we were both watching the same play). Such a nice guy and he’s such a great actor in everything he does!!

  • @bsavvy5129
    @bsavvy5129 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Seven Psychopaths was SUCH a great flick. So underrated. Love Sam Rockwell

  • @mishmashmedley
    @mishmashmedley 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +88

    great guy, very personable. met him at the airport while we were waiting for our flight. we chatted a little about everything. he was very kind and appreciative when i gushed about a few of his roles.

  • @jockejocke1
    @jockejocke1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    This video should be twice as long, and it still wouldn't be enough.

  • @coleb916
    @coleb916 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love Sam Rockwell! His character in Seven Psychopaths is one of my favorites of all time! My brother and I are even getting matching Jack O’ Diamonds tattoos ❤

  • @tamaj152
    @tamaj152 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love him in all of his movies. Sorry to not hear his thoughts about his early film with John Turturro, Box of Moonlight. Great movie!

  • @polyticks8453
    @polyticks8453 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Sam Rockwell as Guy in Galaxy Quest is my favorite ❤

  • @WhatsYourGhostStory
    @WhatsYourGhostStory 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    My favorite actor! So happy to see him featured here! And very happy that Hitchhiker's Guide was included.Choke, Laggies, F is for Family, Matchstick Men... just so many more titles he could speak on.

    • @IndieRockerHippy
      @IndieRockerHippy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can't believe The Assassination of Jesse James wasn't included

  • @ImHiAdam
    @ImHiAdam 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    Sam Rockwell is so underrated. I love actors like him. Just real people, and the kind of guy you'd kick back and have a brew with.

  • @NovaVonMeadows
    @NovaVonMeadows 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "Box of Moonlight" is still, and always will be my favorite movie of his. If you have not seen it and are a fan of his, it is a MUST SEE.

    • @billgaudette5524
      @billgaudette5524 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Absolutely! I agree 100%; I rented it because of John Turturro but was absolutely blown away by The Kid :)

  • @lecutter9382
    @lecutter9382 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think his best was Confessions. Box of Moonlight with John Turturo was one of his best too.

  • @GavinSwick
    @GavinSwick 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    I remember seeing The Green Mile, Galaxy Quest, and Charlie's Angels all within ~2 years of each other and not truly realizing until my senior year of high school when I saw Hitchhiker's Guide they were all him and just being blown away. Sam Rockwell is one of those actors who elevates whatever he is in and completely owns his role. Him saying they were thinking about WF or JC for Hitchhiker's had me thinking I could understand why they might want them, but Sam owns that role and I don't think either of them could have pulled it off how he did.

  • @CornishCreamtea07
    @CornishCreamtea07 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Moon, was the title that showed how truly talented he is.

  • @TheVelmont666
    @TheVelmont666 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Who else is here to see Gentlemen Broncos?

  • @ManuelGuzman
    @ManuelGuzman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    Oddly my favorite Sam Rockwell movie is not listed. I loved how he was able to portray compassion in an authentic way in the movie The Way Way Back. I think it is much harder to do than people realize.

    • @BenTheMotionist
      @BenTheMotionist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      That Movie was Excellent.

    • @martinluna3765
      @martinluna3765 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Great movie. I wanted to be friend of sam rockwell in that movie. Great perfomance

    • @kristalraya730
      @kristalraya730 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love the way way back I recently showed it to my husband since he likes Steve carell

    • @Bleedblxck
      @Bleedblxck 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How did they not include Jojo Rabbit!?

  • @neenja015
    @neenja015 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    LOVE Sam Rockwell and now even more so about his comment of how Charlie's Angels had like 17 writers but only one was a woman, in a film about women. What a gem.

  • @BMXLore
    @BMXLore 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can't believe the amount of movies I would call absolute classics Rockwell has been in, and I never noticed it was the same person! Brilliant acting!

  • @user-vj9nx9gg6q
    @user-vj9nx9gg6q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of my absolute favorite roles? Water park manager Owen in "The Way Way Back". Totally underrated film!

  • @tvolution1
    @tvolution1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    First time I saw him was Wild Bill in The Green Mile. A great performance that I never forgot. His British accent in See How They Run is also brilliant.

    • @GrantyGame
      @GrantyGame 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Hard to forget such a vile and evil character. One of the most horrific in movie history and he nailed it

    • @gothnate
      @gothnate 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      First time I saw him in a movie was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie. That was the last movie I saw in theaters until The Phantom Menace.

  • @marchingham
    @marchingham 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Eric Knox holds a very special place in my heart. The scene where he transitions to a bad guy changed me. I love Sam Rockwell in anything and everything.

  • @StonyRC
    @StonyRC 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of my absolute favourite screen actors. ALWAYS gives 100% and ALWAYS shines in the role.

  • @_five-five-FIVE
    @_five-five-FIVE 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Box of Moonlight was the first time I saw Rockwell. Instant superstar!
    Moon (odd, Moonlight and Moon) is another gem.
    Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. That makes me really wonder if it's all true about Chuck Barris.

  • @Colaris99
    @Colaris99 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Love this guy, he always seems such a maverick in the roles he plays almost like he dances around the script without actually sticking to it. Seems so natural on screen.

  • @dzfz2100
    @dzfz2100 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I’m such a huge Sam Rockwell fan, and wanting that I really loved about this interview is how much respect he has for the craft and skill of his fellow actors, and how much he draws upon them as models for inspiration. This is a guy who clearly studies all aspects of cinema

  • @joshuapatrick682
    @joshuapatrick682 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Best actor of his generation hands down! Like Gary Oldman was the generation before him. Moon is one of my favorite films ever but he’s legit great in everything! Thanks Sam!

  • @branlotin
    @branlotin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish they'd have mentioned Box of Moonlight. It probably is because it was the first movie I saw him in but I've since found echoes of "The Kid" in each of his characters.

  • @curiousworld7912
    @curiousworld7912 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    I really like Sam Rockwell's acting, and have seen most of the films he's been in. I would have liked to have heard his thoughts on 'Jo Jo Rabbit'.

    • @pianopete341
      @pianopete341 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Agree. Came into the comments to say this also

  • @jdrock9623
    @jdrock9623 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Love Sam Rockwell and his many many facets throughout his career playing so many versatile rolls. However, one roll that I found incredibly funny that is not listed here was when he played Captain Klenzendorf in Jojo Rabbit. Truly an amazing character with moments of laughter mixed with moments of sadness.

  • @desfoley6335
    @desfoley6335 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Fantastic actor, one of my favourite roles of his was in JoJo Rabbit, along with See how they Run

  • @juliea7033
    @juliea7033 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A very grounded and real person - capable of elevating any character to the highest standards of the craft. Love this guy.

  • @skellingtonjack
    @skellingtonjack 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    His few scenes in Gentlemen Broncos were hilarious. I loved that he was cast for that role.

    • @siratlasthedefender951
      @siratlasthedefender951 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Agreed, im glad someone else knows this awesome movie

    • @kristinaslief5287
      @kristinaslief5287 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes, Gentleman Broncos🙌🏻💯

    • @digiprez77
      @digiprez77 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      "My cat's hungry!"

    • @hannahwilcox1422
      @hannahwilcox1422 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes soooo funny!!!

    • @STABtheCLAM
      @STABtheCLAM หลายเดือนก่อน

      You took my nads, Dennis!

  • @neilfoster814
    @neilfoster814 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    One of my all time favourite actors! In the film "The way way back", he showed his softer side but with a huge dollop of comedy. Wild Bill = iconic role.
    As a side note, Sigourney Weaver in Galaxy Quest looked absolutely stunning, blonde hair really suits her.

  • @Oroo420
    @Oroo420 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Moon is such and underrated and overlooked movie. Favorite Rockwell movie.

  • @The44kGaming
    @The44kGaming 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hitchikers guide is one of my fav movies. 😅

  • @nismo2070
    @nismo2070 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    I saw Argylle Sunday and Sam was AMAZING in it! He has always been on of my favorite actors and it's great to see him in roles like that. He's not done yet!

  • @marklechman2225
    @marklechman2225 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I’ll watch anything with Rockwell in it. Dude is an amazing actor. The fact that he references Keaton in Night Shift makes him that much cooler.

  • @askcommish
    @askcommish หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    please watch Box of Moonlight .. Sam is incredibly fun and poetic in this indie film, one of my faves ! !

  • @JustineLaLoba
    @JustineLaLoba 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of his first leading parts was in a film called 'Box of Moonlight' he's amazing in it.

  • @billlonee9470
    @billlonee9470 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Watching him and Frances MacDorman going toe to toe in Three Billboards is one of life's great pleasures. Both were clearly at the top of their game.

  • @harrythepterry
    @harrythepterry 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Matchstick Men should’ve been on here. Underrated film.

    • @kb4903
      @kb4903 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Great film!!

    • @lukewilliam3601
      @lukewilliam3601 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      100%. Great movie.

    • @patrickday4206
      @patrickday4206 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      His role as bronco the yeast lord is amazing

  • @dalevintage
    @dalevintage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've been a fan of Sam's since I saw Box of Moonlight when it came out. Watching his career grow and his personality remain true, has been such a gift and pleasure to experience. For my part, he has yet to disappoint. ❤️🎬

  • @ryurc3033
    @ryurc3033 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for throwing out a few lesser known roles at the end. Im going to find" moon "and watch it

  • @GranulatedStuff
    @GranulatedStuff 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    I was obsessed with Confessions of a Dangerous Mind when it was released... and then the same with Moon.

  • @sittm2
    @sittm2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    Sam Rockwell in Choke is just amazing. Everything he is in he brings a ton of weight to that role. He is in my top 3 favorite actors

    • @garrettisbetterthanU
      @garrettisbetterthanU 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Choke should have been included in this. Powerful performance and story.

    • @MM-hl1to
      @MM-hl1to 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Who are the first two?

    • @sittm2
      @sittm2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MM-hl1to Clint Eastwood, Denzel Washington

    • @cherylj7460
      @cherylj7460 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Choke!

  • @j-rocd9507
    @j-rocd9507 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you. One of my favorites. Rock Ingersol pointing the fire guns and the grin is my lockscreen. Dance more in your films!!

  • @justinw9982
    @justinw9982 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Galaxy Quest was awesome and deserves a sequel. Guy actually really added to the movie. I quote "can you make some kind of rudimentary lathe" all the time. Nobody gets it.

    • @patrickday4206
      @patrickday4206 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yeah it's like pc load letter what is that supposed to mean

  • @nunya8412
    @nunya8412 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    one of my favorite actors. i saw Moon in some little tiny arthouse theatre and instantly became a fan

  • @Dieselfist87
    @Dieselfist87 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Recently saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he was a foot clan punk. What an iconic role!

    • @stewartmcminn7773
      @stewartmcminn7773 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮😮😮😮 he so was!

    • @jesseswarbrick7895
      @jesseswarbrick7895 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes that was classic...."regular or menthol?"

  • @Alicthewriter
    @Alicthewriter 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'd put Sam Rockwell up there with Gary Oldman. Both men who can truly do almost anything on the screen and make you forget its them. Remarkable actor. Was surprised not to see Jojo Rabbit on this list. Probably my favorite role of his.

  • @georgecameroon3588
    @georgecameroon3588 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One the most underrated actors around.Fantastic

  • @Brad772006
    @Brad772006 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

    I absolutely love the way Sam talks. His cadence has almost a rhythmic sense to it and his inflection on certain words. I could listen to this guy talk all day.

    • @E_l_l_i_e
      @E_l_l_i_e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He did an amazing job voicing Mr. Wolf in The Bad Guys. He needs to do more voice acting.

  • @chriscripplercruz1833
    @chriscripplercruz1833 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I fell in love with his acting immediately when he said "episode 87 I died in episode 87" he basically stole every single scene he was in in Galaxy Quest.i look forward to seeing him fight dance in his movies

    • @PHSDM104
      @PHSDM104 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It was episode 81

  • @GeezNutz
    @GeezNutz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The world was absolutely robbed by not getting a Galaxy Quest sequel done by Simon Pegg!

  • @cserrano86
    @cserrano86 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Owen in The Way Way Back is one of my favorite Sam Rockwell roles.

  • @SuntoryKick
    @SuntoryKick 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    I knew they wouldn’t include The Way Way Back but I absolutely loved him in that movie.

  • @no2freakshow
    @no2freakshow 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    The first time I saw Sam Rockwell was in LAWN DOGS. Say what you will about the movie, but I remember thinking he was brilliant in it, and have tried to catch him in everything since. He brings a quirkiness to every project which makes him interesting to watch. A scene stealer.

    • @ellessandraramsay1841
      @ellessandraramsay1841 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I think that was the first movie I saw him in too. It was some little indie style movie with Misha Barton.

    • @kroatan
      @kroatan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is an amazing movie ❤

    • @sameoldskies
      @sameoldskies 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      One of my favourite movies, 'Lawn dogs', he was wonderful in it. Is it a controversial movie though?

    • @Eleerm
      @Eleerm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Same!!

  • @Geminimerc
    @Geminimerc 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If they did a sequel or series for Galaxy Quest, I would be all in for that! Loved that movie, just watched it couple weeks ago lol

  • @aaronledbetter7429
    @aaronledbetter7429 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No mention of 'The Way Way Back'?? He was stellar in that movie. Sam is a powerhouse... He deserves more credit than what he gets (IMO).

  • @waithereivegonetogethelp3240
    @waithereivegonetogethelp3240 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Never seen him bad in any film. Love that he remembers other actors in every role.. "if I have seen further [than others], it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."

  • @MJ-dq8ik
    @MJ-dq8ik 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    He's one of my fav actors - wish they had discussed BOX OF MOONLIGHT and one of my favorite Rockwell's crazy performances in GENTLEMEN BRONCOS

    • @user-jb9zq4wy3q
      @user-jb9zq4wy3q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      BOX OF MOONLIGHT is one of those movies that I WISH I could 'discover' all over again! I LOVED it so much and he was such a great counterpoint to John Turturro! Thanks for the reminder!

    • @MJ-dq8ik
      @MJ-dq8ik 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-jb9zq4wy3q You're welcome. That's my job. I co-host a podcast -FILM FREAKS FOREVER - check it out.