This year's Variety series of actors on actors/directors on directors has been THE best pairings. I've loved every single pairing in a way that has never happened in prior years/seasons.
Its so cute, how Jon came prepped. So humble and respectful. He will make it very far in Hollywood. Wicked is already such historical milestone for him. 👏👏👏
We could use a little bit more that right now in these crazy times we’ve been living in right now. That’s why I seek out stories that have a bit of resonance in them.
There are far better directors that actually gives us joy, music and comedy that didn't get much recognition nor their millions and millions of Amazon/Disney money, you gonna talk about them?
@@ryanlts_9684 Yeah, but the impact that these 2 directors made this year was just unexpected really. Wicked, especially, was under a lot of pressure to live up to its legacy. They exceeded everyone's expectations. Jon Chu made one of the best movies of the year, so I'm glad he was invited to do this segment.
this is hands down the BEEEEST directors on directors conversation of 2024!!! SOOOO insightful and with ACTUAL TIPS for aspiring directors and even producers!!!!
I love these _____ on _____ interviews because it’s really just two film nerds talking about their passion projects and being blown away by each other lol
@@amadeusmalonje6948 It was honestly not my favorite show cos it was weird but I enjoyed seeing Robert Ri'chard in HOUSE OF WAX. I'd endure watching CS cos there were no more "kiddie shows" at night, lol. 😆
I had lowered expectations for Wicked the movie, because I loved the musical theatre version and wasn't sure how it would translate onscreen, but Jon Chu exceeded my expectations. The casting was great and everyone brought their A-game. I can't wait for Wicked For Good! I really hope Jon Chu gets nominated for Best Director, because he deserves it.
I actually had my expectations on a moderate level. But they were exceeded as well. I thought the extended run time was going to be a bit of dent in telling this beautiful, complex and timely story
18:47 that's honestly really good advice because that takes a little bit of pressure off of the director; and to focus on the actors. There are some movies where the director trust members of their crew (the Director of Photography, the editor, the stunt team, and the VFX) if they themselves had started in one of those positions. Then there are directors who obviously didn't trust someone on their team because they think "oh I shot one movie with vfx, or I used to do this person's job so I know what I'm doing.". I say that as someone who's seen plenty of bad films where the director has no idea what they're doing at all.
Such a great pairing! Deadpool and Wolverine and Wicked have a lot in common as buddy movies with two characters who start out as enemies and end as friends.
Every one wants to make a block buster movie.really You want to produce a film that generation upon generations not only talk about it but always want to rewatch it sparks an a emotion connection within you that you forgot about. Even if it’s one line that triggers those feelings. This interview was Very I slight full
@@manuelorozco7760 the industry don’t make “wholesome”‘movies anymore They don’t want unity amongst people They want audiences to fight which fictional characters are better or which animated movies are to sell the most figurines and other products they’re selling within in the movie. It’s all about money making not making memorable lasting movies.
I worship Lin as a millennial theatre kid. But there is no way you can top the proshot. Especially with Lin and his castmates. These amazing people that turned American history into an unlikely theatrical sensation.
I'm a 90s kid Millennial, so that "Alex Mack" reference got me like 😮😀😃 I even had an A.M. middle-grade book I got from like, the Scholastic book fair or something. I also watched "Cousin Skeeter" (but I'm black, so maybe that's why? lol).
sad it cut so fast at the end i felt like theres so much more, loved seeing both of them get nerdy about films they made and what cinema means to them, i also loved that both of them really taking in on the movie they watch and discussed the tiny detail from the films and not just a known point from the film
I could never say that i was a director when working on set in G&E, because I felt like a fraud. Insecurity issues, unsustainable career, blah blah blah. Though, that was also due to the fact that my ADHD wanted to try new things. Plus, friend groups, social media, etc. Not so simple of a world as it was back then.
17:48 i was definitely one of those tarantino-type learners when it came to that aspect of storytelling. However, I was never quite sure where I wanted to go with my work. Well... I knew, but I was the sort of guy who wanted to try every directors style.
Okay love this conversation… however Shawn talking about the wizard and I annoyed me. I just wish people did a little bit of research before talking about Cynthia Erivo and Ariana for that matter. LET PEOPLE SURPRISE YOU. When you watch a movie hope that this person is gonna BLOW YOUR MIND with their performance. Also with the song Wizard and I, the song just started. What do you expect her to do? Belt it out instantly??? That’s how the song starts, and by the end she belts. Like dang give her a second smh 🤦🏾♀️🙃
gotta give credit props to Shawn for not stereotyping, CRA movie by saying Asians. Rather have him saying Asians than CR model minority stereotype word
He did a very respectable job and leveled himself up without any shadow of a doubt. The movie could be more accomplished than it is, however - it’s over bloated, the choreography lacks vitality and Cyntia’s performance seems of the mark; Ariana nailed it, tho. Big fan of the musical, enjoyed the film, but was hoping for a show stopping adaptation, and it is far from being that.
Deadpool & Wolverine is (unpopular opinion) overhyped and a slight downgrade from the usual satisfaction I find as a Marvel fan. Wicked however is my favorite movie of 2024! It was a little above what I expected. I love superheroes and musicals. But examples of pure cinema from the two genres are not easy to find. Other than that, I respect these two storytellers as a young cinephile. My favorite Shawn Levy movie has to be Real Steel!
Perfect pairing 👌🏼 Both directors without artistic flair, both exclusively into corporate filmmaking and both making generic mainstream marketing juggernauts.
Ok. Luca and Denis were unbelievable in this format, but I'm not the biggest fan of both these directors. I hated every single second of DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE. Besides it being unfunny, awful looking, annoying and stupid, the direction wasn't THAT interesting. But I enjoyed FREE GUY and I like Levy's work on STRANGER THINGS, but he's more like a director to do the studio projects, that knows how to technically make a film work. But not a big ARSTIST, who has his own distinct style, like Denis, Luca, Nolan, Wes Anderson etc. Same with Jon M. Chu. He has no real distinct style of his own and the way he directs his projects mostly bores me. But I loved WICKED (mainly because of the story, the songs, and the cast) and he got the job done! He did a wonderful job with the "Defying Gravity" sequence!!! But I'm thrilled to see who's next.
Can we get director like lanthimos / aster or someone like that again ? these 2 dude are corporate hired making art with no artistic merit and are a soulless talentless hack
So funny you say that because Luca/denis are queued up right after. The other day I rewatched phantom thread and then threw on X-men first class. There’s a world for both, let’s just be glad movies like this help bring everyday movie goers back to theaters.
@ good thing that I don’t spend my money by showing up to movies like this. Most of these filmmakers is worth the torrent or just wait for streaming at home.
Seeing Shawn and Jon pick each other’s brain about commercial filmmaking is so important for filmmakers everywhere.
Yes, all of those filmmakers that will direct a $200 million film someday, so the 0.01% of aspiring filmmakers out there
This year's Variety series of actors on actors/directors on directors has been THE best pairings. I've loved every single pairing in a way that has never happened in prior years/seasons.
Definitely! Agreed!!!
Its so cute, how Jon came prepped. So humble and respectful. He will make it very far in Hollywood. Wicked is already such historical milestone for him. 👏👏👏
It's honestly great to see directors that give us movies that bring joy, music, and comedy get more recognition through these segments..
We could use a little bit more that right now in these crazy times we’ve been living in right now. That’s why I seek out stories that have a bit of resonance in them.
There are far better directors that actually gives us joy, music and comedy that didn't get much recognition nor their millions and millions of Amazon/Disney money, you gonna talk about them?
@@ryanlts_9684 Yeah, but the impact that these 2 directors made this year was just unexpected really. Wicked, especially, was under a lot of pressure to live up to its legacy. They exceeded everyone's expectations. Jon Chu made one of the best movies of the year, so I'm glad he was invited to do this segment.
this is hands down the BEEEEST
directors on directors conversation of 2024!!! SOOOO insightful and with ACTUAL TIPS for aspiring directors and even producers!!!!
What an impressed and impressing conversation! I loved this conversation
I love these _____ on _____ interviews because it’s really just two film nerds talking about their passion projects and being blown away by each other lol
this is an amazing conversation between two amazing directors who were pivotal in a lot of people’s childhoods
I was 9 when Big Fat Liar came out and I thought it was funny
someone out there has a wedding video made by the guy that did wicked....
Please come forward if you had you wedding filmed by Jon M Chun. Thank you 😂
😂
@@RambleMaven Chu*
Holy cow what a great conversation between such passionate and SKILLED directors! Kudos fellas.
I don't know if this is sarcasm or not
Variety is on 🔥
I love the energy and their constant interest of their processes. I’ve also actually seen Cousin Skeeter lol. Wicked is perfection for moi! ✨
I watched Cousin Skeeter a lot as a kid, dude made me feel old😭.
@@amadeusmalonje6948 It was honestly not my favorite show cos it was weird but I enjoyed seeing Robert Ri'chard in HOUSE OF WAX. I'd endure watching CS cos there were no more "kiddie shows" at night, lol. 😆
I loved this conversation. It could have easily gone for another hour for me.
Step Up 2: The Streets is the best Step Up movie. So glad Jon's mom talked some sense into him.
One of my favorite films!
No Step Up has ever surpassed the original with Channing Tatum
I had lowered expectations for Wicked the movie, because I loved the musical theatre version and wasn't sure how it would translate onscreen, but Jon Chu exceeded my expectations. The casting was great and everyone brought their A-game. I can't wait for Wicked For Good! I really hope Jon Chu gets nominated for Best Director, because he deserves it.
I actually had my expectations on a moderate level. But they were exceeded as well. I thought the extended run time was going to be a bit of dent in telling this beautiful, complex and timely story
18:47 that's honestly really good advice because that takes a little bit of pressure off of the director; and to focus on the actors. There are some movies where the director trust members of their crew (the Director of Photography, the editor, the stunt team, and the VFX) if they themselves had started in one of those positions. Then there are directors who obviously didn't trust someone on their team because they think "oh I shot one movie with vfx, or I used to do this person's job so I know what I'm doing.". I say that as someone who's seen plenty of bad films where the director has no idea what they're doing at all.
Look at that, there's that one guy who directed 2015's Jem and the holograms and another guy who helmed 2013's the internship
Crazy Real Wicked convo between two inspiring yet grounded filmmakers. Couldn’t be happier for their respective successes. 👏🏼👏🏼
This was absolutely fantastic.
Such a great pairing! Deadpool and Wolverine and Wicked have a lot in common as buddy movies with two characters who start out as enemies and end as friends.
They both also made A SHIT TON OF MONEY!
now get christopher nolan and jordan peele on here and you can have your way with me
Blockbuster meet blockbuster! Love this combo!
Why are people acting like Jon sucks? Is it jealously or being contraian?,
I watched Cousin Skeeter as a kid!!
this was sooooooo 10/10!!! i only wish it was longer
This was pure gold.
1:11 wait we’re still talking about movies right?
I enjoyed the enthusiasm and excitement of this discussion.
not my dream to be a director but i love hearing about the creative process from them. incredible pairing, incredible video
Every one wants to make a block buster movie.really You want to produce a film that generation upon generations not only talk about it but always want to rewatch it sparks an a emotion connection within you that you forgot about. Even if it’s one line that triggers those feelings.
This interview was Very I slight full
The problem is they are becoming tougher than ever to find. I’ve had that mindset since COVID of course. But hopefully this will all stop soon
@@manuelorozco7760 the industry don’t make “wholesome”‘movies anymore
They don’t want unity amongst people They want audiences to fight which fictional characters are better or which animated movies are to sell the most figurines and other products they’re selling within in the movie.
It’s all about money making not making memorable lasting movies.
I think Jon M Chu should direct a Hamilton musical film adaptation since he did Lin-Minuel Miranda’s In The Heights. If it’s alright with Lin.
I worship Lin as a millennial theatre kid. But there is no way you can top the proshot. Especially with Lin and his castmates. These amazing people that turned American history into an unlikely theatrical sensation.
This was fantastic, I didn’t want it to end
Great conversation and wish it was longer. Like all the incites they both have with each other.
I'm a 90s kid Millennial, so that "Alex Mack" reference got me like 😮😀😃 I even had an A.M. middle-grade book I got from like, the Scholastic book fair or something. I also watched "Cousin Skeeter" (but I'm black, so maybe that's why? lol).
I absolutely loved this! I was so captivated by their conversation! So fascinating. ❤❤❤
This was the best thing ever!
I love all the love for USC SCA- FIGHT ON!! ✌️✌️✌️
-Proud SCA alumni
I loved Step Up 2!
You better believe I remember Cousin Skeeter. I care most about this work for Nickelodeon. I need a whole video about that!
This gives off jimmy fallon wicked and Deadpool and Wolverine song vibes
Yass we love variety
sad it cut so fast at the end i felt like theres so much more, loved seeing both of them get nerdy about films they made and what cinema means to them, i also loved that both of them really taking in on the movie they watch and discussed the tiny detail from the films and not just a known point from the film
Loved this
I wasn’t so sure about the legitimacy of these directors… until Shawn mentioned Big Fat Liar. Greatest movie of all time
Everyone is here only for Shawn
This was inspiring
Great idea with exploring others involved in filmmaking! Do screenwriters and animators next!
I could never say that i was a director when working on set in G&E, because I felt like a fraud. Insecurity issues, unsustainable career, blah blah blah. Though, that was also due to the fact that my ADHD wanted to try new things. Plus, friend groups, social media, etc. Not so simple of a world as it was back then.
17:48 i was definitely one of those tarantino-type learners when it came to that aspect of storytelling. However, I was never quite sure where I wanted to go with my work. Well... I knew, but I was the sort of guy who wanted to try every directors style.
I feel like the comfort in the uncomfort of my work is that the audience knows that those are the issues im tackling.
huge fan of the LXD btw. I remember waiting for new episodes to come out on Veoh, it was, I believe.
Okay love this conversation… however Shawn talking about the wizard and I annoyed me. I just wish people did a little bit of research before talking about Cynthia Erivo and Ariana for that matter. LET PEOPLE SURPRISE YOU. When you watch a movie hope that this person is gonna BLOW YOUR MIND with their performance.
Also with the song Wizard and I, the song just started. What do you expect her to do? Belt it out instantly??? That’s how the song starts, and by the end she belts. Like dang give her a second smh 🤦🏾♀️🙃
Cousin Skeeter?!?! LOVED that show!
gotta give credit props to Shawn for not stereotyping, CRA movie by saying Asians. Rather have him saying Asians than CR model minority stereotype word
How is CR a "model minority stereotype word"?
Anyone remember Jon M Chu's danceoff with Miley Cyrus.
Did they not get a pic together for the thumbnail? 🤭
I used to love cousin Skeeter I used to watch it everyday after school reruns. Don't discount cousin Skeeter lol
that ending was so abrupt lol but great conversations all around
41:32 46:15
I always wonder how they pick who's gonna talk to who for these interviews... my money is that their names rhymed lolol
Wait step up 2 the streets also! The range
film twitter is getting their keyboards ready as we speak to diss jon for making an incredible movie that they deem poorly directed (literally insane)
you can make a good movie and still make egregious visual choices
He did a very respectable job and leveled himself up without any shadow of a doubt. The movie could be more accomplished than it is, however - it’s over bloated, the choreography lacks vitality and Cyntia’s performance seems of the mark; Ariana nailed it, tho. Big fan of the musical, enjoyed the film, but was hoping for a show stopping adaptation, and it is far from being that.
I mean it is
If the movie is so good then why are you so insecure about enjoying it?
@@bricks1726more worries about the hate
Deadpool & Wolverine is (unpopular opinion) overhyped and a slight downgrade from the usual satisfaction I find as a Marvel fan. Wicked however is my favorite movie of 2024! It was a little above what I expected. I love superheroes and musicals. But examples of pure cinema from the two genres are not easy to find. Other than that, I respect these two storytellers as a young cinephile. My favorite Shawn Levy movie has to be Real Steel!
What a great vulnerable conversation between these two talented artists
And here we go
Shawn power talking was a bit much
Perfect pairing 👌🏼 Both directors without artistic flair, both exclusively into corporate filmmaking and both making generic mainstream marketing juggernauts.
oh fk yes
This was a choice.
Dead-Icked Wool
Wickpool
Ok. Luca and Denis were unbelievable in this format, but I'm not the biggest fan of both these directors. I hated every single second of DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE. Besides it being unfunny, awful looking, annoying and stupid, the direction wasn't THAT interesting. But I enjoyed FREE GUY and I like Levy's work on STRANGER THINGS, but he's more like a director to do the studio projects, that knows how to technically make a film work. But not a big ARSTIST, who has his own distinct style, like Denis, Luca, Nolan, Wes Anderson etc.
Same with Jon M. Chu. He has no real distinct style of his own and the way he directs his projects mostly bores me. But I loved WICKED (mainly because of the story, the songs, and the cast) and he got the job done! He did a wonderful job with the "Defying Gravity" sequence!!!
But I'm thrilled to see who's next.
here💚🤍😄
coughing baby vs coughing baby
I hope the baby wins
facts😭
Got the 2 worst directors of the together 😭🙏
chat what are u getting outta this😭 go watch smth u actually like
this is one of the worst videos on youtube
this is quite possibly the worst directors on directors ever 😭
after the dennis and luca video this feels so mid to bring these 2
Battle of mid
Bang on
Curious take on these directors whose movies have made more than you will ever make in your lifetime.
@@IAmAPhan money can't buy quality to a certain extent
@@synrgi as evident by Kraven, sure. But you don't get to make these movies by being "mid" directors.
I’m sure you’ve accomplished far more greater things. Can’t wait to see your work.
They’re having a mid-off
This video feels so plain. Oh! I know why? There’s no sauce
Fraud watch on this one, Variety.
What?
Can we get director like lanthimos / aster or someone like that again ? these 2 dude are corporate hired making art with no artistic merit and are a soulless talentless hack
So funny you say that because Luca/denis are queued up right after. The other day I rewatched phantom thread and then threw on X-men first class. There’s a world for both, let’s just be glad movies like this help bring everyday movie goers back to theaters.
@ good thing that I don’t spend my money by showing up to movies like this. Most of these filmmakers is worth the torrent or just wait for streaming at home.
Yikes, someone's miserable. These movies are amazing babe, sorry your taste sucks so bad to not be able to enjoy them.