Paul Giamatti: one of the most underrated, oscar worthy notable actors that everybody knows and loves, and has been in nearly everything. A truly "Silent A-Lister".
One of my girlfriends met him in New York, then kept bumping into him. She has this HILARIOUS photo of him, pretending to be pissed that "she was following him". She said he was lovely.
Okay, reel it in. I really, really liked the Holdovers, the surprise delight of the year for me - it almost feels like a throwback to 1970's Hal Ashby movies - but people need to quit throwing around "masterpiece" all the time for everything. Even among Payne's movies, Holdovers is definitely among his best, but I would still say not quit on the level of Nebraska, and personal favorite, the Descendents. Plus Holdovers, charming as the execution is, has a pretty standard stock plot.
Shout out to Paul Giamatti for doing the audio book reading of A Scanner Darkly. It's one of my favorites, and Paul did SUCH an awesome job capturing the mood of each character.
I know it's a drag for actors, having to do these press junkets in order to receive noms for Oscars. But, I'm all for seeing more Giamatti in my life. I hope he wins for The Holdovers. It really was a perfect film.
HBO is so much better than any other network in terms of original programming, and its not really close. They have duds here and there like any company but overall they are the most consistent network by far
Absolutely agree. I've probably seen John Adams 3 or 4 times through. And it's very faithful to the book it was based on. Paul doing a brilliant job as John Adams. Easily one of my favourite series of all time.
Every 4th of July I watch the second episode “Independence”. Never seen anything so accurately portray the Continental Congress and all of the acting is fabulous. Makes me proud to be an American to watch all these great men lay the foundation of this country.
It's crazy, Paul Giamatti is so likeable just by being himself. So many people try to maintain a persona (being bubbly or witty or positive or sarcastic, etc.) but look how easy it is to win people over just being your genuine self. I could talk to him for hours. Most people, 10 seconds is enough.
Paul Giamatti is a fantastic actor! Once I saw him in American Splendor, I knew I wanted to keep watching out for whatever projects he's involved in. A movie that isn't showcased here, is a character he played in the movie "Confidence" > another great role for him which I thoroughly enjoyed!
What a brilliant actor. "Sideways" in particular is a gift that keeps on giving... just the most deep, layered performance. The best comedy and pathos.
This just shows you the incredible range that Paul has. This list has everything. I will always think of him as John Adams though. He is incredible in that series.
I have loved Paul Giamatti's roles for decades. Singles is my go to, since I loved that movie. But wherever he pops up, he's brilliant. I need to check out John Adams now.
Thank you for mentioning Singles. That’s the first time I ever saw him and that scene was something I’ll remember forever. I think he has only one line in the entire movie but, everybody remembers the guy that was sucking face with that girl in the restaurant
Lady in the Water should be on this list. Hate it or love it, you can’t deny that Paul Giamatti was fantastic in it. His character has a strong stammer and you'd think that that would get annoying but he managed to pull it off. His character was incredibly sweet and Giammatti gave a wonderful monologue that could cause anyone tears. Seriously great acting.
I absolutely love that movie and he is incredible in it. It's such a gentle and unique movie. That and The Village may be my two favorite movies, both beautiful with deep characters and a creepy background
It also starred Gwen Paltrow and Huey Lewis, maybe a few people have heard of them? 🙂 And I agree, Including Duets would have been great for this, given the well-known cast and the unique premise of the film. Really don't know what they were thinking excluding it.
My favorite movies by far with Paul Giamatti in it was Paycheck. Love it and still watch it to this day...one of my absolute favorites. Thanks Mr. Giamatti!!!
I always loved him, but I fell in love with his ability to act in John Adams! And now I will watch anything he’s in! Fantastic actor! Thank you for sharing this interview❤ and merry Christmas
Paul's so cool! He's got an "every-person" vibe in his soul, I think. I loved him in The Lady in the Water.... so vulnerable. It's not the best movie, but he made me actually enjoy his and the other characters journeys🙂.
Sideways is still one of my favorite movies (so many GREAT movies in the early 2000s!). But I really appreciate his smaller roles as well. Always memorable.
I've said for years that Paul tops my list of underrated actors. It was cool that sideways was mentioned because that's one of my favorite movies that nobody I know ever seems to have seen. I always recommend it. Really surprised tho that Lady in the water wasn't covered.
Paul is one of my favorites, I can’t get enough Sideways and adore his John Adams ❤ American Splendor was ahead of its time. I look forward to seeing what he does next ❤
American Splendor is one of my absolute favorite movies of his. I just watched it this year after seeing The Holdovers, never heard about the comics or Harvey before, so it was a random shot. Wow! Super great film!
The Holdovers was great, and I hope he gets a nomination at the very least. But Barney's version would be my take on Paul's best outing. In any event, one of the greatest actors of this generation and I sure hope he gets his award due one day
My local theater does this weekly thing called a sneak preview, where you go into a movie and you don't know what it is. Went to one of those with friends in December and it turned out to be the Holdovers. I adored his performance in that so much. His authentic voice could put me to sleep, the way he talks here is so soothing!
Such an amazing actor! He's definitely one of the few actors that I believe their character in different movies. Like for Arnold Schwarzenegger I just see the Terminator in every movie he's in. But with Paul Giamatti, I only see the character he's currently portraying... If that makes sense.
I remember seeing him having lunch alone in a Japanese restaurant near Gramercy in Manhattan many years ago. Its not unusual to run into a celeb in NYC and they usually act normal and ppl leave them alone. Somehow i remember that image and has been a picture framed in my brain for whatever reason. He is a great actor.. so nonchalent.
I know it’s not a Movie considered highly, but the scenes between him and Andre Braugher (R.I.P.) in ‘Duets’ were incredible. Way above what such a movie would contain, I’d watch it again just for that alone. I’d been wishing for them to team up again ever since, which obliviously they never did.
Saw him in Sideways when I was 17 and decided I wanted to be an actor. Really interesting to see a glimpse of his process - rooting character in a prop ring, a tight throat, and cigarrette smoke. Truly one of the greats.
I'd watch and enjoy anything with Paul Giamatti in it. he's one of those people who just elevates everyone around him. He has an aura of believability that draws you in.
Even though I know who he is now, for the longest time, he was one of the those character actors who I recognized but wouldn’t bother to know his name. I think i first saw him in the movie, My Best Friend’s Wedding
I don’t think I’ve ever seen The Illusionist because I was blown away by The Prestige, but watching Paul’s interview definitely made me want to watch it!
Paul Giamatti: one of the most underrated, oscar worthy notable actors that everybody knows and loves, and has been in nearly everything. A truly "Silent A-Lister".
This is one of the few times underrated was used correctly on youtube. Well done.
@@cornbredx I have my moments
I always liked him, but his role in Adams sold me as him being extremely underrated!!!
Great, another "underrated" comment.
Indeed
Give Paul his flowers, he’s done it all.
Exactly!! 💐💐💐💐
Paul absolutely deserved more recognition for his performance in American Splendor
You mean American cinema
Agree, American Splendor has been forgotten. Easily in my personal top ten! Love that movie.
One of my favorite films of all time
I've never heard of that movie
@@shadowowolf great movie
One of my girlfriends met him in New York, then kept bumping into him. She has this HILARIOUS photo of him, pretending to be pissed that "she was following him". She said he was lovely.
😂 I love that.
Paul Giamatti should've been nominated for Sideways. His acting was incredible !
As well as private life
Probably his most underrated film
Maddoxx ruined it with his review 😂
not to mention he doesn't give a f00k about wine in real life. 😆
I became a wine expert watching that movie LMFAO
woh i cant believe he wasnt nominated! what a performance! what a movie!
The Holdovers is an absolute masterpiece.
I think its destined to become a cult classic.
Almostly incredible.
Okay, reel it in. I really, really liked the Holdovers, the surprise delight of the year for me - it almost feels like a throwback to 1970's Hal Ashby movies - but people need to quit throwing around "masterpiece" all the time for everything. Even among Payne's movies, Holdovers is definitely among his best, but I would still say not quit on the level of Nebraska, and personal favorite, the Descendents. Plus Holdovers, charming as the execution is, has a pretty standard stock plot.
It really is
Saw it 3 times and each time was better
Giamatti is one of the greatest living actors - and he’s one of the few who can nail comedy and drama equally well
i don't think he fits to many films.
Sideways is such a beautiful movie about broken people and the different ways in which they deal with life. One of my absolute favorites.
Truly one of the great American actors. This guy has literally played every role, but his portrayal of John Adams is exceptional.
Shout out to Paul Giamatti for doing the audio book reading of A Scanner Darkly. It's one of my favorites, and Paul did SUCH an awesome job capturing the mood of each character.
Brill. I'm gonna give that a listen. Thank you
@mickbanner
It's also an incredible movie, with some very well known actors.
Just added this to my library. Thanks for the recommendation.
That's cool. I've read the novel (after seeing the movie adaptation numerous times). I didn't know he did a reading of it.
Yesss. He was the perfect narrator for that book.
I know it's a drag for actors, having to do these press junkets in order to receive noms for Oscars. But, I'm all for seeing more Giamatti in my life. I hope he wins for The Holdovers. It really was a perfect film.
The Leftovers is an HBO show, and he wasn't in it.
The Holdovers is a movie that came out this year, starring Paul Giamatti
@@dimitribotone9722nobody said anything about the Leftovers
@@Kwisatz_HaderachXIII they edited their comment after I pointed it out.
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His performance in The Holdovers is simply amazing. He deserves all the awards
All 3 of them should win an Oscar great acting.
Sideways is one of the great movies of the 2000s. And a prime example of wonderful movies that do not get made anymore.
See "Nebraska"
Agreed. The ending where Paul’s character had to go retrieve the wallet had me in stitches.
Alexander Payne has continued making movies.
He just released the Holdovers w PG in it.
It is a very nearly perfect script.
I have to disagree. I highly recommend The Holdovers, also by Alexander Payne. Terrific movie and instant holiday classic.
John Adams was an incredible series. Easily one of HBO's best, and that's saying something when Rome, Deadwood, the Sopranos, GoT, etc exist.
HBO is so much better than any other network in terms of original programming, and its not really close. They have duds here and there like any company but overall they are the most consistent network by far
It shows the true side of Hamilton as well. Not the revival of his character here lately.
Absolutely agree. I've probably seen John Adams 3 or 4 times through. And it's very faithful to the book it was based on. Paul doing a brilliant job as John Adams. Easily one of my favourite series of all time.
Every 4th of July I watch the second episode “Independence”. Never seen anything so accurately portray the Continental Congress and all of the acting is fabulous. Makes me proud to be an American to watch all these great men lay the foundation of this country.
Agreed!
It’s great Paul Giamatti is getting the spotlight today; an underrated actor in many terrific stuff!
The Illusionist is so underrated, it got completely overlooked and forgotten about because the Prestige came out around the same time.
I like Prestige more, but Illusionist is great.
As someone that saw both in theatres back in the day, Prestige is just a better movie on pretty much every level.
agreed. I absolutely loved both movies, but Paul and his character were just *amazing*, and of the two, I think I prefer the illusionist more.
I saw that movie as a kid and I was just blown away by the ending.
The Illusionist is a much better film in every conceivable way.
He is one of my favorite actors. Does both comedy and drama so well.
It's crazy, Paul Giamatti is so likeable just by being himself. So many people try to maintain a persona (being bubbly or witty or positive or sarcastic, etc.) but look how easy it is to win people over just being your genuine self. I could talk to him for hours. Most people, 10 seconds is enough.
because he a actor? u mad dumb
Paul Giamatti is a fantastic actor! Once I saw him in American Splendor, I knew I wanted to keep watching out for whatever projects he's involved in. A movie that isn't showcased here, is a character he played in the movie "Confidence" > another great role for him which I thoroughly enjoyed!
I watched the holdover last night and I’ve been glowing ever since. What an incredible movie.
What a brilliant actor. "Sideways" in particular is a gift that keeps on giving... just the most deep, layered performance. The best comedy and pathos.
John Adams is my favorite role of his. Such an incredible series.
I can watch it over and over again. Perfect casting for every role. 😊
It was also, contrary to his statement during the 'Billions' segment, an earlier role in which he played a lawyer!
Agreed!!
American Splendor and Sideways are two of my all time favorite movies. They just get better with each rewatch. Giamatti is a treasure.
I was so glad to hear Paul talk about John Adams! I think it may still be my favorite role of his, he was amazing.
Marty Wolf one of the best characters he's played.
This just shows you the incredible range that Paul has. This list has everything. I will always think of him as John Adams though. He is incredible in that series.
i would love to see him as a Bond villain
Same!
He would have been a better Blofeld. Walz is a great actor, but none of that role worked with him in it - felt cartoonish.
One of the greatest actors of our time.
Can't believe a Cinderella story didn't make the cut, he was great as a supporting actor and it's my favorite performance by him
Agree, these are internet pieces, why not make them an hour long instead of 20 minutes, include more important films!
A worse travesty is they skipped his role as civil-war re-enacter in 30 Rock!
I have loved Paul Giamatti's roles for decades. Singles is my go to, since I loved that movie. But wherever he pops up, he's brilliant. I need to check out John Adams now.
Thank you for mentioning Singles. That’s the first time I ever saw him and that scene was something I’ll remember forever. I think he has only one line in the entire movie but, everybody remembers the guy that was sucking face with that girl in the restaurant
Yes, John Adams is iconic and superb.
He truly brought John Adams to life. Beyond brilliant!
@@MargaretRosenbalm "Doesn't anyone have any privacy anymore?" 😘
They sped through his most magnificent performance. Him as John Adams was positively superb.
Lady in the Water should be on this list. Hate it or love it, you can’t deny that Paul Giamatti was fantastic in it.
His character has a strong stammer and you'd think that that would get annoying but he managed to pull it off. His character was incredibly sweet and Giammatti gave a wonderful monologue that could cause anyone tears. Seriously great acting.
Exactly what I was thinking. He stands out so strong in that movie and gave such a great performance.
Yes, I was astounded that they never spoke about it.
Agreed!!
I absolutely love that movie and he is incredible in it. It's such a gentle and unique movie. That and The Village may be my two favorite movies, both beautiful with deep characters and a creepy background
His monologue scene makes me ugly bubbling cry.
I'm so glad American Splendor made it on the list!
I think that movie is what solidified my love for Paul
Same! Love the fact they included it.
Yeah, just saw it this year for the first time, really incredible.
When they got to John Adams I thought "Don't tell me they're skipping American Splendor!", but there was a bit of jumping around the timeline.
John Adams! So memorable, he did so amazing in that part. It's stuck with me after so many years of watching it.
Remarkable actor. Also The Holdovers is easily one of my favorite films of the year.
His role in Sideways was so spot on! Amazing movie.
One of my favorite movies ever!
I’M NOT DRINKING F*CKING MERLOT!! 😂😂
Every time I drink Merlot I think of that line @@TheWaynos73
@@TheWaynos73 I think about that quote every time i drink Merlot.
He made Sideways an absolute masterpiece for me I watch it multiple times a year easy
American Splendor and Sideways are two of my all time favorites. He’s such a great actor.
He is absolutely extraordinary in Sideways. That movie is really perfection.
Sideways is one of my favorite movies. Always enjoy watching it.
Paul Giamatti is such a great actor, every time I see him in a movie or series it makes me smile!
One of the best actors, so massively underrated.
i don't think he fits to many films.
And there again, another pointless "underrated" comment..
Thanks for posting this absolutely delightful interview. What a talent Paul G. is!
His role in "Duets" should've made the list. It also starred the late Andre Braugher. They were both great in it.
Came here to see/say this! Thank you, I very much agree. Probably my favorite film of his
Thank you! I came here for this comment. I thought exactly the same thing.
It also starred Gwen Paltrow and Huey Lewis, maybe a few people have heard of them? 🙂 And I agree, Including Duets would have been great for this, given the well-known cast and the unique premise of the film. Really don't know what they were thinking excluding it.
Duets!!!!
such and unrecognized gem, and his acting is so heartbreaking and compelling.
Kudos to him for "The Holdovers,"he was outstanding!
One of our best, most fearless, and most chronically underrated actors.
I'm so happy they included American Splendor on this list. Criminally underrated movie but way ahead of its time.
Such an underrated actor, amazing in John Adams. Hopefully he can win the Best Actor Oscar for the Holdovers
His subtle yet key performance in saving Mr banks was both underrated, powerful and heartwarming
i don't think he fits to many films.
@@Moodboard39 no, but he was fantastic here
My favorite movies by far with Paul Giamatti in it was Paycheck. Love it and still watch it to this day...one of my absolute favorites. Thanks Mr. Giamatti!!!
Agreed!
I always loved him, but I fell in love with his ability to act in John Adams! And now I will watch anything he’s in! Fantastic actor! Thank you for sharing this interview❤ and merry Christmas
A great actor with a great career! The holdovers was such a great movie!
Paul's so cool! He's got an "every-person" vibe in his soul, I think. I loved him in The Lady in the Water.... so vulnerable. It's not the best movie, but he made me actually enjoy his and the other characters journeys🙂.
he carried that movie on his back
One of the Goats, doesn’t matter what he’s in he always nails his part and makes the movie that much better
what a stellar career - Paul is a legend
Sideways is still one of my favorite movies (so many GREAT movies in the early 2000s!). But I really appreciate his smaller roles as well. Always memorable.
I've said for years that Paul tops my list of underrated actors. It was cool that sideways was mentioned because that's one of my favorite movies that nobody I know ever seems to have seen. I always recommend it. Really surprised tho that Lady in the water wasn't covered.
Paul is one of my favorites, I can’t get enough Sideways and adore his John Adams ❤ American Splendor was ahead of its time. I look forward to seeing what he does next ❤
First saw him in Truman Show and loved him ever since. Get so excited when he pops into movies.
Paul is Chuck Rhodes but also he is Marty Wolf - a true talent!
Love him in Billions! The way he plays off of Bobby Axelrod made that show for me.
American Splendor is one of my absolute favorite movies of his. I just watched it this year after seeing The Holdovers, never heard about the comics or Harvey before, so it was a random shot. Wow! Super great film!
I love this guy, an amazing actor.
It is a real plearsure to watch Paul Giamatti in any movie he's in. A terrific actor.
Pauls ability for character interpretation and authentic representation is very unique
Brilliant actor!!! Everything he's done is amazing. Hope he gets the oscar for The Holdovers, unbelievable movie!!!!!
One of my top actors hands down. Wish he had been given more opportunity to lead films…would have been amazing to see.
I loved Sideways - just came out of nowhere. And he was phenomenal in Billions - such a complex character, light and dark...
The Holdovers is fantastic, an instant classic 🎄
Such an excellent interview, he comes across as a really nice guy. Loved The Holdovers, lots of laugh out loud moments.
Loved him in the holdovers, top 5 movie of the year for me
I just love Paul Giamatti. He is one of my most favorite actors and I am a film snob. Love you Paul!
The Holdovers was great, and I hope he gets a nomination at the very least. But Barney's version would be my take on Paul's best outing. In any event, one of the greatest actors of this generation and I sure hope he gets his award due one day
Hands down my favourite working actor.....never, ever, disappoints!!
Love Paul in Sideways, it was a great movie with so many great scenes. Such a great actor!
My local theater does this weekly thing called a sneak preview, where you go into a movie and you don't know what it is. Went to one of those with friends in December and it turned out to be the Holdovers.
I adored his performance in that so much. His authentic voice could put me to sleep, the way he talks here is so soothing!
I’m so glad he talked about the Illusionist. I wish he’d talked about Lady in the Water, which I think is one of his finest performances. He’s a gem.
Paul Giamatti is such a superb and versatile actor. He's always fascinating to watch and can play any role convincingly.
He's such an underrated actor.
His role in saving mr banks is one of my favorites. Smaller part but he is my favorite character in that movie
Such an amazing actor! He's definitely one of the few actors that I believe their character in different movies. Like for Arnold Schwarzenegger I just see the Terminator in every movie he's in. But with Paul Giamatti, I only see the character he's currently portraying... If that makes sense.
It does! Like, you don't see him, just the character. He's almost like a chameleon with how well he just becomes the characters.
I am a big fan! Enjoyed the interview immensely!
I remember seeing him having lunch alone in a Japanese restaurant near Gramercy in Manhattan many years ago. Its not unusual to run into a celeb in NYC and they usually act normal and ppl leave them alone. Somehow i remember that image and has been a picture framed in my brain for whatever reason. He is a great actor.. so nonchalent.
I know it’s not a Movie considered highly, but the scenes between him and Andre Braugher (R.I.P.) in ‘Duets’ were incredible. Way above what such a movie would contain, I’d watch it again just for that alone. I’d been wishing for them to team up again ever since, which obliviously they never did.
I never realized until now how much he reminds me of Richard Dreyfuss. Both 💯iconic actors 👍
Yes, I feel the same.
Paul is my favorite actor and American Splendor is my absolute all time favorite film. Thanks, Paul, thanks Harvey.
Its the Win Win movie for me. He’s great in that one 🔥
The Holdovers was such a brilliant surprise! And one of the best Christmas movies of all time for me!
An true legend who always brings his A game to a role.
One of the best Actor ever. My top 3 favorite Actors. Awesome performance, please continue acting. Love your movies.
Saw him in Sideways when I was 17 and decided I wanted to be an actor. Really interesting to see a glimpse of his process - rooting character in a prop ring, a tight throat, and cigarrette smoke. Truly one of the greats.
I Love Paul, he is a brilliant actor. Intelligent funny and watchable. I have seen most of his Movies several times.
One of the few actors where I will watch a movie solely because he's in it
He did a great job in Straight Out of Compton too!
The most under appreciated actor of this generation by far
I'd watch and enjoy anything with Paul Giamatti in it. he's one of those people who just elevates everyone around him. He has an aura of believability that draws you in.
John Adams is such a masterpiece. Too bad we don't get shows like that very often
I love. MR Giamatti. Me and my family watch John Adam’s every July 4th!!!
Even though I know who he is now, for the longest time, he was one of the those character actors who I recognized but wouldn’t bother to know his name. I think i first saw him in the movie, My Best Friend’s Wedding
I don’t think I’ve ever seen The Illusionist because I was blown away by The Prestige, but watching Paul’s interview definitely made me want to watch it!