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I studied with Mike. He was the most articulate person I have ever listened to in my entire life. And it isn’t even close. He somehow knew everything about everyone and everything.
One time in early ‘00s Nicols came to see a play that my friend was in, one of his students was in it, or a couple perhaps. Afterwards he stood in the lobby smoking (ignoring the “no smoking” sign) and talking with everyone.
40:02 "Individuals are remarkable, and individual lives are still remarkable, and courage still exists, and people who try to serve something beyond themselves still exist." Well-said. Rest in peace, Mike Nichols.
Charlie Rose is a fantastic interviewer, superbly present without being overbearing. It feels like Mike Nicholls appreciates Rose's approach and gives more. I particularly like the idea of ones creative agency being on a pendulum and needing the space of the negative swing to reflect and ready oneself for the next momentum forward. I regard Nicholls as a genius and Silkwood as his masterpiece but with the feeling that all his movies are great in their own way. Rose reaches for Mikes intelligence and finds it and it feels so satisfying to watch. BRAVO!!!!
Very interesting and deep man. I remember a quote in a high school reunion book from one of the long retired teachers. She had 2 favourite quotes that really stuck with her over the years. One of them applies to what Mike Nichols said about when he was the man of the time and really wasn't enjoying it or experiencing it even though on the surface it looked like he was so successful and should be utterly satisfied. "To have had the experience but miss the meaning". I think that is very deep. I think he finally gets the meaning of those experiences.....be as generous as you can ...and as forgiving. I can see how that applies in my own life ..probably all our lives. How it can enhance our experience in living maybe? I have done it a little lately ....and it does work. People I don't really care for and maybe ignore. If I show a bit of kindness and empathy it completely changes everything. Its pretty amazing ...tough to do though. Nice to hear someone in Hollywood that is deep and thoughtful and who is about "the story" ...not the fame and money!!!
I was amused at the thought of when Nichols said, "I think that the camera sees your nature, in the end," that Rose was stopped cold, and said, "What do you mean?" Knowing his history with women, and his exposure to the camera, adds quite another layer to his question.
I love all his movies. All these people are so much more alive in my life than so many people actually living. Charlie Rose is great at the interview as `I have never seen him before, very involved and totally respectful.
What he says about each scene in the theater (or, in fiction or film, for that matter --- or more abstractly, in story) being about love or conflict --- "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" exemplifies that principle on steroids. It's one of the most dynamic films I've scene, and it takes place within a home (for the most part) during a single evening.
Wonderful interview. But he doesn't talk about how George Stevens' A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951) changed his life. No matter. He's done alot of good films.
Sad that I only 'came' to this very interesting,thoughful man (apart from a brief piece with Elaine May I recorded when Perry Como was aired on BBC tv in 1962) on viewing this interview. As a cinemagoer of longstanding and having gone to see all his earlier successes, strange I didn't pick up that it was him who had directed them.
An exceptional man!! ..A shame new people of this ilk are not being promoted ...hard to find new entertainment that is not dumb and stupid that is insulting to the intellect. My nephew is one of the new talent that has humour and intellect and he can't even get people to read his material. A shame. Canada does nothing to promote its own talent. He has more success in the US!! The last little bit is very interesting. He really opens up. Real life blasted out art. WWII...Kennedys..MLK ..Ruby Oswald. I think he is a deep thinker. Marshall Mcluhan. Would have been a very interesting guy to sit down and chat with.
My favourite. Movie as a youngster was "Day of the Dolphin 🐬". Guess that proves I know nothing of cinema. "Ma loves Pa" 🤗. Did not know I put was a flop?🤔
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I studied with Mike. He was the most articulate person I have ever listened to in my entire life. And it isn’t even close. He somehow knew everything about everyone and everything.
You’re so lucky. I wish I knew him
He was one of the kindest men I’ve ever met, too. He would have loved to have met you. ❤
One time in early ‘00s Nicols came to see a play that my friend was in, one of his students was in it, or a couple perhaps. Afterwards he stood in the lobby smoking (ignoring the “no smoking” sign) and talking with everyone.
40:02 "Individuals are remarkable, and individual lives are still remarkable, and courage still exists, and people who try to serve something beyond themselves still exist."
Well-said. Rest in peace, Mike Nichols.
Could listen to Nichols talk forever. He really deserves a biography.
Mark Harris' recent biography of Nichols is a good read.
@@adamzanzie I'm reading it now.
This is better than any film school. Such a gentleman. So earnest about his approach to art.
"Angels in America" was my favorite Mike Nichols work.. It's such a good mini-series and I am glad it got a lot of recognition.
Seems incredible that this interview took place almost 30 years ago.
Charlie Rose is a fantastic interviewer, superbly present without being overbearing. It feels like Mike Nicholls appreciates Rose's approach and gives more. I particularly like the idea of ones creative agency being on a pendulum and needing the space of the negative swing to reflect and ready oneself for the next momentum forward. I regard Nicholls as a genius and Silkwood as his masterpiece but with the feeling that all his movies are great in their own way. Rose reaches for Mikes intelligence and finds it and it feels so satisfying to watch. BRAVO!!!!
His voice is so nice to listen to!
Very interesting and deep man. I remember a quote in a high school reunion book from one of the long retired teachers. She had 2 favourite quotes that really stuck with her over the years. One of them applies to what Mike Nichols said about when he was the man of the time and really wasn't enjoying it or experiencing it even though on the surface it looked like he was so successful and should be utterly satisfied. "To have had the experience but miss the meaning". I think that is very deep. I think he finally gets the meaning of those experiences.....be as generous as you can ...and as forgiving. I can see how that applies in my own life ..probably all our lives. How it can enhance our experience in living maybe? I have done it a little lately ....and it does work. People I don't really care for and maybe ignore. If I show a bit of kindness and empathy it completely changes everything. Its pretty amazing ...tough to do though. Nice to hear someone in Hollywood that is deep and thoughtful and who is about "the story" ...not the fame and money!!!
This is brilliant. Thank you for posting
How brillant is Mike Nichols !
I've never missed this incredible PBS program. Incredible Talented interviews
Also a young and gifted Charlie Rose getting the best from his
Amazing Guest, thank you both.
Charlie Rose was such a great, smart interviewer. I miss him.
I was amused at the thought of when Nichols said, "I think that the camera sees your nature, in the end," that Rose was stopped cold, and said, "What do you mean?"
Knowing his history with women, and his exposure to the camera, adds quite another layer to his question.
No idea to what you're referring.
@ziggersz4899
Rose was a sexual and power predator. Nichols claimed the camera captures your real nature.
Charlie was hoping that wasn't true.
@@MrChrispy777Oh, thanks for info.
I love all his movies. All these people are so much more alive in my life than so many people actually living. Charlie Rose is great at the interview as `I have never seen him before, very involved and totally respectful.
absolutely brilliant...miss him greatly!
What he says about each scene in the theater (or, in fiction or film, for that matter --- or more abstractly, in story) being about love or conflict --- "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" exemplifies that principle on steroids. It's one of the most dynamic films I've scene, and it takes place within a home (for the most part) during a single evening.
Absolute brilliance !
One of the great ones!
13:57 - 17:19 let it really happen
20:10 - 22:22 the pendulum
27:02 - 28:47 relax
31:29 - 33:15 film vs. theatre
38:39 - 41:30 examination
Wonderful interview. But he doesn't talk about how George Stevens' A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951) changed his life. No matter. He's done alot of good films.
Sad that I only 'came' to this very interesting,thoughful man (apart from a brief piece with Elaine May I recorded when Perry Como was aired on BBC tv in 1962) on viewing this interview. As a cinemagoer of longstanding and having gone to see all his earlier successes, strange I didn't pick up that it was him who had directed them.
"Real events supplanted fiction." Mike Nichols
The end of this interview is incredibly profound
Oh, this is impressive.
The last 15 minutes are exceptional
39:14
An exceptional man!! ..A shame new people of this ilk are not being promoted ...hard to find new entertainment that is not dumb and stupid that is insulting to the intellect. My nephew is one of the new talent that has humour and intellect and he can't even get people to read his material. A shame. Canada does nothing to promote its own talent. He has more success in the US!! The last little bit is very interesting. He really opens up. Real life blasted out art. WWII...Kennedys..MLK ..Ruby Oswald. I think he is a deep thinker. Marshall Mcluhan. Would have been a very interesting guy to sit down and chat with.
The bummer about youtube and the web is that everyone seems to be watching the cool older stuff but nobody is creating anything today.
My favourite. Movie as a youngster was "Day of the Dolphin 🐬".
Guess that proves I know nothing of cinema. "Ma loves Pa" 🤗.
Did not know I put was a flop?🤔
I've always preferred Catch-22 to M*A*S*H,
but then again I've never been an Elliott Gould person
Catch 22 was a good film
How did such a seemingly grounded man end up with a control freak, manipulatress, narcissist like Diane Sawyer?
Do you know her?
@@jamesanthony5681 Yes.
@@jamesanthony5681 Why, do you also know her?
@@HomeAtLast501 No, only from seeing her on TV News, 60 minutes, etc., and what I've read about when she was a Nixon aide.
@@jamesanthony5681 Have you seen the video of her drinking wine and popping pills during a commercial break?
Charlie Rise is so Arrogant. He always tries to be smarter and more grande than his guests.. it's revolting and disgusting.