My biggest fear walking into this movie was "How are they going to make Beria funny?" And I gotta give this movie credit; they managed to make him funny whilst at the same time not shying away from what a monster he was.
Zhukov easily stole the show, but all of the Politburo members were pretty hilarious, without shying away from the fact that they were total monsters IRL. As for Beria, I loved when he was casually handing out execution orders at the start of the movie. "Shoot her before him but make sure he sees it, shoot him take him to his church and dump him in the pulpit, the rest I leave up to you."
Honestly Steve Buscemi was so good as Khrushchev in _The Death of Stalin_ that I now just want a bigger biopic of Khrushchev starring Steve Buscemi lol
and before Beria, there was Yezhov, who was even more cruel and sadistic and homicidal-without-brakes-at-all - and pansexual - and enjoying himself (and handsome like a Hollywood actor, btw) - until the newcomer Beria (and remember his fate too?) did to him... what he himself did to the guy who yet previously occupied this position, Yahoda, who was ... you got it, it's funny ain't it?
I love how Nikita was portrayed by Steve: the clown of the group, but ended up to be a master political player who managed to outmaneuver Stalin's monster.
I have massive respect for Buscemi's loyalty to New York and their firefighters. The fact he returned to his old fire department to work rescue after the 9/11 attacks cements my respect for Buscemi.
Could've hidden himself away and waxed lyrical on social media like other celebs, but no; he went straight in there and potentially risked his life when he didn't have to. That's a special type of person right there.
I was a bartender in NYC's West Village for many years. Steve Buscemi would be come in for lunch at least once a week, newspaper under his arm. Not only is he a great actor, but he's an extremely down to earth, friendly, and normal guy, despite being so recognizable and famous. After a while, he was a just another guy coming in for lunch and the staff loved him for it.
From a historical perspective, Khrushchev is hard to pin down. It's reasonably common knowledge that Stalin and others used to make fun of and prank him. You would be forgiven for thinking that Khr was merely a play toy. But he not only won the post-Stalin power struggle, he did it so covertly that Lavrenti Beria never knew what hit him.
Nixer Doyle I thought Bob Hoskins did a better job in Enemies at the Gate in portraying NK even down to the appearance. I dont think Steve Buscemi really was as convincing in the role.
@@Tridhos As he was not really supposed to deliver a historic portrayal, just a character based on a graphic novel ( French BD ) who "happened" to be a historical figure as well, I think while understanding your argument, he actually fit the idea perfectly.
@@Tridhos The actors were picked for their resemblance to the characters in the Death of Stalin graphic novel and not their resemblance to the actual people. Zhukov was a short, stocky man but in the novel he was this tall and imposing warrior, Beria was a weedy little Himmler-looking stick but in the novel he was portrayed as an obese spymaster whose knowledge had allowed him to grow fat and complacent.
Destalinization was a step toward sanity. Cruelty is the yardstick of evil. But madness? Depraved personal psychopathy? You can't negotiate with lunatics. 'Good' or 'bad.'
Steve Buscemi has performed some outstanding roles. He was brilliant in Death of Stalin, even though Jason Isaacs had the greatest scenery-chewing lines. It was great to see him give props to Tarantino for ensuring that actors received name recognition. But the thing that impresses me the most about him is that, on 9/11, he went to the fire house where he worked previously as a firefighter, and suited up. Legend.
A release this early in the year? From IFC, who doesn't have the money for campaigning (Boyhood was a special case of capturing lightning in a bottle)? It got dumped, sorry to say. It's a magnificent movie, though. The Oscars only go for what pays the most in campaign money, but they aren't the arbiters of taste. Not my taste anyway.
@@TheWickedWizardOfOz1 Some ( a rather sigificant amount ) of their nominations are pretty good, but far from all. But if you compare movie festivals around the world as well as some movie buffs, you tend to find most of the greatest ones in any given season in my experience.
Hateful 8 suckkkkeeddddd. That lens he used was wasted, the whole film takes place indoors with this ginormous lens. Also the tea poisoning part was really dumb.
I literally just watched the film. It was amazing. Very very dark humor. Funny, but really dark and really sad undertone. Great acting overall, fantastic cast, even the extras were fantastic in this movie, huge attention to detail. Instant classic in my opinion.
Илья Кокоев Can you try to explain why "Death of Stalin" is banned from cinemas in Russia? It is a satirical movie about a certain period in the Soviet Union. What is so upsetting to the current political regime in Russia that they feel the need to ban it from today's public? Are the characters depicted in this movie all heros and saints of the Soviet Union (including Stalin), not to be criticised or laughed at at all, especially in a foreign made film? Or what is the reasoning behind this censorship?
I think Colbert is surprised there would be any interest by Russians in the kind of U.S focused political humor he does, not that they couldn't see it on TH-cam. That's why he was surprised.
ArmAd Spengler The spoken reason was “mocking Stalin and Zhukov who won WW2 is unacceptable” and WW2 is kinda sacred now - but that’s some bullshit reasoning bc Stalin barely has screen time and Zhukov is depicted super handsome and hilarious in the movie. I’m sure 90% of politicians ranting about the movie didn’t see it but were told to hate it. Liking Stalin openly is unacceptable for Putin as he poses as a liberal (acceptable only for lesser figures) but low key sure he does like him for charisma and fear and power and empirical attitude. And the real reason behind ban is “no laughing at any government or people would realize it’s the same nowadays”. By the way we Russians and our parents and grandparents are traumatized enough by soviet censor ways so we know it’s good stuff if it gets banned. It’s a great movie (but maybe little more tragic and less funny for us but we don’t smile often anyways lol)
@@armadspengler2717 Imagine Russia made a comedy film about death of Roosevelt or Churchill, it would also likely be rejected from being shown in USA and UK.
HAHAHA "How can you run and plot at the same time?" I just finished watching this wonderful film and it is full of so many great one liners and moments like this both hilarious and profound.
So Buscemi was a firefighter at one time. After 9/11 he came in and helped on the collapse site for I think several weeks. He hates to talk about it. This is one superb human being.
Steve Buscemi is always a wonderful guest. Very down to earth, humble, gentle, friendly & possessor of a great sense of humor ! He never takes himself too seriously...though he's a total pro when it comes to his craft.
Yes, it's been banned, which is not good. But after 5 seconds of googling I found this movie on the internet. We have our ways. :) Of course we know who you are, Stephen, I hope you'll come to Russia (especially Moscow) again!
Александра Бобкова Can you try to explain why "Death of Stalin" is banned from cinemas in Russia? It is a satirical movie about a certain period in the Soviet Union. What is so upsetting to the current political regime in Russia that they feel the need to ban it from today's public? Are the characters depicted in this movie all heros and saints of the Soviet Union (including Stalin), not to be criticised or laughed at at all, especially in a foreign made film? Or what is the reasoning behind this censorship?
I can try. Stalin is still very popular in Russia (for instance, there was a project "Name of Russia" on TV, its purpose was to elect the most notable personality in Russian history, Stalin came in third place). The culture minister Medinsky didn’t like the movie because of the “extremism”. That’s problematic, because it’s not clear what it is, anything could be extremism. Medinsky said that a lot of older people will see it as an insult to Soviet past. He saw it this way for sure. Also a bunch of Stalin’s fans are now presidential candidates (the election will be very soon, in two weeks). And they are very proud of their views. One of them said that Stalin was the best political leader of the 20th century. Yes, there were repressions, but my father had a chance to get an education and made some money. he said. Sadly, many people really think that country’s greatness is more important than people’s lives. So, to sum up, some Russian politicians can’t deal with satire and get offended real fast.
Александра Бобкова Thanks for the reply and the insights. As a German who has been confronted with the crimes of the Nazi dictatorship and the Communist regime in East Germany since his childhood, which was taught repeatedly in schools and discussed in the media, I find it simply appalling that Stalin and his regime are still so glorified in Russia. His only merit was to end the Nazi war of annihilation. However, this cannot mean that Stalin's illegal cleansing and mass murder of his own population, before and after the Second World War, is completely ignored and that this figure of contemporary history is so uncritically revered as an exemplary character. I am really concerned about the future of Europe and the world that the renewed cult about Stalin's leadership is not only being used and protected by Putin, but that the Russian people seem to continue to support this despite better knowledge.
+ArmAd Spengler That was an OK answer above BUT… history is written by the victors and USSR has failed. Westerners like you and West-fanboys seem be very fond of propaganda dictated by their oligarchical masters through media which is largely owned by same conglomerates, even "local" media, in US at least, isn't as "local" as one might hope. And it's a confirmed fact that actual desires of the nation in USA bear statistically-negligent influence over creation of policies, no matter what group of public stooges is "in power", and don't make me start on Merkel & Steinmeier. Yet you all keen on believing any anti-Russia bullshit you hear. I myself is not a fan of Stalin or Bolshevics in general, mostly due to his "Socialism in one country" stance and their inability to build efficient or even sustainable state management system, but that Stalin dirt-smearing and Hitler-equating campaign is too ridiculous even for me. And so for many others, same with Putin. And Putin fucking sucks (actually, mostly Medvedev & his friends who suck the most) with his conservative, non-existent internal affairs policies.
PredatoryQQmber Sorry if I missed your point, but your political views seem to be all over the place. So you are not a fan of Stalin but you dismiss any comparison to contamporary dictators, like Hitler (something I did not and would never do...) Just for the sake of it how does Stalin rank than in comparison to Pol Pot or Idi Amin? Actually more important: What is your plan for a responsible approach to Soviet history in today's Russia? The same as Putin's?
we're so sorry. if only there could be any way to undo the dramatic results of 2016 election. pls vote for Sanders in 2020 and for democrats in middle-term elections this year. you still can vote and hope that your voice be counted, unlike us #Bernie2020 #socialism
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TheTruth.. what a weird point. also very weak. go back to your Saint Petersburg troll farm and check some backgrounds. a catholic w sympathies for geographical America could hardly be a secret communist. for God's sake!
Redbad of Frisia Probably. I’ve heard it described as being a backward hick type of place. But then every country has one of those, as well as a stuck-up bit that looks down on the rest! It’s perspective I guess. I do remember one play (Red Monarch) where Stalin and Beria have Irish accents to emphasize this difference with the other characters who spoke with English accents.
He's such a wonderful actor! Since Fargo I've been a huge fan of him. His Khrushchev is such a... Khrushchev )))) p.s. the movie is truly brilliant, accurate and perfect. It's full of absurd, grotesque and terror. Perhaps, that's the actual reason why it's been ridiculously banned here, in Russia, - our officials might have seen a lot of resemblance and might have recognised themselves. There is a lot of tragic about this film, but there's nothing that could be described as insulting. As a viewer I'm infinitely grateful to Mr. Iannucci and each member of the cast for their work. p.p.s. It appeared on the Internet quite a few weeks ago, but it couldn't have been shown on TV - it's totally controlled. greetings from Russia. yep.
Can we just take a moment to admire the awesome movies Buscemi has been in: Resevoir Dogs, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Monster's Inc., Big Fish, Burt Wonderstone.
I love how Buscemi refused to get fake plastic teeth like all those other actors. America's obsession with fake looking "perfect teeth" is ridiculous. And yes, before you make fun of me, I'm a European with crappy teeth! :D
Brilliant film, they managed to make something that was very serious into something funny and educating at the same time, plus Buscemi is a great actor no doubt
I had never heard of the movie until this clip on the show, but after seeing it, it looked rather funny and even quirky. I immediately rented it and loved it! It does portray a strange sense of humor, it's rather dark, dry, and sarcastic. It reminded me in some ways of the Grand Budapest Hotel in terms of humor style. Highly recommend!
RENATA CANTORE GROSS he was involved in the 9/11 cleanup effort as he used to be a firefighter, even tho he was very well known by then. Didnt come out for years. Just thought id tell you so you can love him more
This is one of the most brilliant films ever! Being too goofy, it is actually not very far of what was like in soviet era. Remember, as was the norm in soviet times, even now with Putin, "Failures is treason". So take your conclusions from this.
The fact that he took on the character in Boardwalk Empire as Nucky, a very serious role, just shows how diverse an actor he is; kudos to a very under-rated actor🙂
Such a intelligent actor! Also, kudos to Stephen Colbert that he had this interesting conversation and didn't interupt his guest, when he told a politically sophisticated story that probably is not that enticing for a middle brow late show audience. All those other hosts like Bill Maher, Jimmy Kimmel, even Trevor Noah would have jumped in much earlier and stiffled their guest.
I’m a huge fan of Steves! He’s been in amazing movies and I especially love his voice work Charlottes Web as Rat “Templeton” and Randall Boggs in Monsters Inc/University. He’s probably done loads more. He’s just got the most recognisable of voices out there. Love him 💕💕💕
Little trivia I learned in Russian class from the professor. When Khrushchev became head of the CPSU, no one knew how to pronounce his name and people were scared they’d be disappeared for saying it wrong, so no one said it. When the official spelling Хрущёв, which by the way is pronounced kHroosh-chyoff was released, they said it as often as they could to train themselves to say it correctly. Might be good, but it’s no “burnt by the sun” (Утомленная Солнцем)
"Has it been shown in Russia?" "It's been BANNED in Russia." That's basically an unoffical good review, isn't it? It's the Kremlin equivalent of Trump threatening to sue Michael Wolff ^_^
It doesn't mean anything actually. Movies like this in Russia are banned just because our government tries to inflate some Cold War-ish anti-West hysteria and any movie (any work of art really) that as they see it undermines the glorified image of the soviet (and imperial) russian past is threatening their propaganda. Loved the 'Death of Stalin' BTW, I think it's hilarious and not offensive at all. In fact, it made me dig into this history period to find out which parts of the movie were based on real events and phenomena.
@@igorverevkin7709 I'm so glad you guys are just boiling in your own leftover puddle of shit in a small bubble (looking worldwide). Your ideas are doomed, you have nowhere to go, do you understand that? You have only local and temporary and feeble protection from the big OUTSIDE...
In America you have American Express, "Don't leave home without it". In Soviet Union we have Russian Express, "Don't leave home". Yakof Smirnoff, 1987.
They unfortunatley still ban theatrical releases of movies, but very very rarely. But they actually do ban movies in US too. Both countries have their share of dumb people. Ban of Death of Stalin is super controversial in Russia though.
Can you try to explain why "Death of Stalin" is banned from cinemas in Russia? It is a satirical movie about a certain period in the Soviet Union. What is so upsetting to the current political regime in Russia that they feel the need to ban it from today's public? Are the characters depicted in this movie all heros and saints of the Soviet Union (including Stalin), not to be criticised or laughed at at all, especially in a foreign made film? Or what is the reasoning behind this censorship?
to be fair he's more weird- or memorable- than repulsive-looking. also his wife wasn't ugly, even slightly prettier than average I'd say - i.e. he was in the taste of a good-looking woman
Seen it 4 Times and will be watching many more times! The Acting was Subline. If only in real life these people where that relatable instead of the Mass Murderers they were!!
I want to see a sequel for the Kruschev era From meeting and debating Nixon about color tv vs steel production To meeting Eisenhower and Kennedy in European summit To the Cuban missile crisis
Russia is at the same time creative and beautiful as much as it is treacherous, ugly and ignorant. Truly a conundrum that needs to find inner peace before more mistakes are made in the name of nationalism.
I saw the Death of Stalin. He was so great as Krushchev.
Amazing actor...
JUST THE BRILLIANT Actor...
Him and Jason Isaacs had me in tears
But Steve Buscemi is skinny. Kruschev was fat.
@@Yngvarfo He was wearing a belly pad.
We need more historical fiction comedies
My biggest fear walking into this movie was "How are they going to make Beria funny?" And I gotta give this movie credit; they managed to make him funny whilst at the same time not shying away from what a monster he was.
Zhukov easily stole the show, but all of the Politburo members were pretty hilarious, without shying away from the fact that they were total monsters IRL.
As for Beria, I loved when he was casually handing out execution orders at the start of the movie.
"Shoot her before him but make sure he sees it, shoot him take him to his church and dump him in the pulpit, the rest I leave up to you."
wratched Me too but it proves what a fantastic director Armando Iaunucci is.
Really though, I didn't think there was any way to make a mass murdering, psychopathic serial rapist funny. But they found a way.
Also, Zhukov was easily the best part of the movie
It's really interesting how well they managed to do that
one of the most stellar, charismatic and still woefully underrated actors in my opinion.
I dont think he minds that, doesn't need to be constantly in the spotlight you know.
My favorite actor. Even beating Jack Black and Harrison Ford
Couldn’t say it better
Totally agree! If someone asks me who my top 5 favourite actors are, I always forget about Steve. But he would be my top 3!
Exactly
Jason Isaacs kills it in the movie as Zhukov. He owns every scene he is in, all the time.
he made that film, totally.
"shoot him... ah no, just fuc#'in about' Brilliant delivery.
Jason Isaacs was clearly having more fun than anyone else in the cast.
Zhukov was the best character of the movie,and he was only in the final part. Of course Khruhshev comes second after him.
'What does a hero of the Soviet Union need to do to get lubrication around here?'
He really did own every scene.
Coco Chanel!! 😅
Honestly Steve Buscemi was so good as Khrushchev in _The Death of Stalin_ that I now just want a bigger biopic of Khrushchev starring Steve Buscemi lol
Do a prequel of the whole gang during WW2. I must have more Zhukov
and before Beria, there was Yezhov, who was even more cruel and sadistic and homicidal-without-brakes-at-all - and pansexual - and enjoying himself (and handsome like a Hollywood actor, btw) - until the newcomer Beria (and remember his fate too?) did to him... what he himself did to the guy who yet previously occupied this position, Yahoda, who was ... you got it, it's funny ain't it?
I wanna see Steve do the shoe banging at the UN. Hilarious.
that would be interesting, from peasant to leader of the Soviet Empire - quite a story
I imagine the “Cuban Missile Crisis” with Steve Buscemi as Khrushchev again.
I am Russian , I saw this movie . I can say 'The Death of Stalin' its fantastic ! Steve Buscemi is a great actor and his Nikita Khrushchev is amazing!
I am sorry about what Putin has gotten Russia into, and I hope you are all right.
@@GR46404 LMAO! Russians have been pulling this shit for over a century, the Russian people are all complicit.
@@Lorrdd Really? Are you complicit in everything your country does?
I love how Nikita was portrayed by Steve: the clown of the group, but ended up to be a master political player who managed to outmaneuver Stalin's monster.
Literally the one idiot that started the USSR collapse
stalin wasnt a monster, greatest leader of 20th century
the older he gets.. the more normal he looks.. :(
OMG THAT IS A GREAT OBSERVATION
the curious case of steve buscemi
He was born old. That should explain everything.
He looks just fine.
that was so hilarious because I was thinking that when I saw him last.
I have massive respect for Buscemi's loyalty to New York and their firefighters. The fact he returned to his old fire department to work rescue after the 9/11 attacks cements my respect for Buscemi.
Could've hidden himself away and waxed lyrical on social media like other celebs, but no; he went straight in there and potentially risked his life when he didn't have to. That's a special type of person right there.
I was a bartender in NYC's West Village for many years. Steve Buscemi would be come in for lunch at least once a week, newspaper under his arm. Not only is he a great actor, but he's an extremely down to earth, friendly, and normal guy, despite being so recognizable and famous. After a while, he was a just another guy coming in for lunch and the staff loved him for it.
From a historical perspective, Khrushchev is hard to pin down. It's reasonably common knowledge that Stalin and others used to make fun of and prank him. You would be forgiven for thinking that Khr was merely a play toy.
But he not only won the post-Stalin power struggle, he did it so covertly that Lavrenti Beria never knew what hit him.
Nixer Doyle
I thought Bob Hoskins did a better job in Enemies at the Gate in portraying NK even down to the appearance. I dont think Steve Buscemi really was as convincing in the role.
@@Tridhos As he was not really supposed to deliver a historic portrayal, just a character based on a graphic novel ( French BD ) who "happened" to be a historical figure as well, I think while understanding your argument, he actually fit the idea perfectly.
@@Tridhos The actors were picked for their resemblance to the characters in the Death of Stalin graphic novel and not their resemblance to the actual people. Zhukov was a short, stocky man but in the novel he was this tall and imposing warrior, Beria was a weedy little Himmler-looking stick but in the novel he was portrayed as an obese spymaster whose knowledge had allowed him to grow fat and complacent.
Claudius replicates himself in different times
Destalinization was a step toward sanity.
Cruelty is the yardstick of evil.
But madness? Depraved personal psychopathy? You can't negotiate with lunatics. 'Good' or 'bad.'
Steve Buscemi has performed some outstanding roles. He was brilliant in Death of Stalin, even though Jason Isaacs had the greatest scenery-chewing lines. It was great to see him give props to Tarantino for ensuring that actors received name recognition.
But the thing that impresses me the most about him is that, on 9/11, he went to the fire house where he worked previously as a firefighter, and suited up.
Legend.
I watched The Death of Stalin last year. I can't believe it's only coming out in the US now. I thought it would be an Oscar contender.
A release this early in the year? From IFC, who doesn't have the money for campaigning (Boyhood was a special case of capturing lightning in a bottle)? It got dumped, sorry to say. It's a magnificent movie, though. The Oscars only go for what pays the most in campaign money, but they aren't the arbiters of taste.
Not my taste anyway.
@@TheWickedWizardOfOz1 Some ( a rather sigificant amount ) of their nominations are pretty good, but far from all. But if you compare movie festivals around the world as well as some movie buffs, you tend to find most of the greatest ones in any given season in my experience.
Severely underrated actor, he made some of the movies he was in.
the older he gets.. the more normal he looks.. :(
It's too bad his career had to end when it did, after he was stuffed into that wood chipper.
@steve crawford He doesn't get the credit he deserves. That is Beni's point.
Two words: Nucky Thompson
I never get tired of seeing movies with Stever Buscemi in them. Amazing actor. A real actors actor. True talent.
When I see Steve Buscemi, the first thing that always comes to mind is "this man is once-in-a-century national treasure."
I really hope he would act in a Tarantino film again
HeikkiP I don't know Tarantino hasn't made anything descent recently
Shayan Givehchian Don’t agree
Shayan Givehchian Inglorious Basterds, Django unchained, Hateful 8...
IB and H8 are stronger than django in my humble opinion
Hateful 8 suckkkkeeddddd. That lens he used was wasted, the whole film takes place indoors with this ginormous lens. Also the tea poisoning part was really dumb.
“That animal, Blundetto”...
A great and underrated talent. Very versatile.
I literally just watched the film. It was amazing. Very very dark humor. Funny, but really dark and really sad undertone. Great acting overall, fantastic cast, even the extras were fantastic in this movie, huge attention to detail. Instant classic in my opinion.
You know for a guy that does a lot of weird characters...
He's pretty grounded and normal
"I didn't think they get this show there, but people knew who i was"
TH-cam, guys. It's called TH-cam. And this channel is accessible not only for US.
Илья Кокоев Can you try to explain why "Death of Stalin" is banned from cinemas in Russia? It is a satirical movie about a certain period in the Soviet Union. What is so upsetting to the current political regime in Russia that they feel the need to ban it from today's public? Are the characters depicted in this movie all heros and saints of the Soviet Union (including Stalin), not to be criticised or laughed at at all, especially in a foreign made film? Or what is the reasoning behind this censorship?
I think it was because they can't stand the mocking of their history, not totally sure though.
I think Colbert is surprised there would be any interest by Russians in the kind of U.S focused political humor he does, not that they couldn't see it on TH-cam. That's why he was surprised.
ArmAd Spengler The spoken reason was “mocking Stalin and Zhukov who won WW2 is unacceptable” and WW2 is kinda sacred now - but that’s some bullshit reasoning bc Stalin barely has screen time and Zhukov is depicted super handsome and hilarious in the movie. I’m sure 90% of politicians ranting about the movie didn’t see it but were told to hate it. Liking Stalin openly is unacceptable for Putin as he poses as a liberal (acceptable only for lesser figures) but low key sure he does like him for charisma and fear and power and empirical attitude. And the real reason behind ban is “no laughing at any government or people would realize it’s the same nowadays”. By the way we Russians and our parents and grandparents are traumatized enough by soviet censor ways so we know it’s good stuff if it gets banned. It’s a great movie (but maybe little more tragic and less funny for us but we don’t smile often anyways lol)
@@armadspengler2717 Imagine Russia made a comedy film about death of Roosevelt or Churchill, it would also likely be rejected from being shown in USA and UK.
You should roll him up in bubblewrap and store him safely - totally an undervalued national treasure. Great man, great actor.
HAHAHA "How can you run and plot at the same time?" I just finished watching this wonderful film and it is full of so many great one liners and moments like this both hilarious and profound.
So Buscemi was a firefighter at one time. After 9/11 he came in and helped on the collapse site for I think several weeks. He hates to talk about it. This is one superb human being.
"Death Of Stalin" was an unexpectedly great movie, hilarious & interesting! Buscemi rocked as usual...
Check out In the loop was written by alot of the same guys
Brilliantly pleasent guest.
Steve Buscemi is always a wonderful guest. Very down to earth, humble, gentle, friendly & possessor of a great sense of humor ! He never takes himself too seriously...though he's a total pro when it comes to his craft.
Yes, it's been banned, which is not good. But after 5 seconds of googling I found this movie on the internet. We have our ways. :) Of course we know who you are, Stephen, I hope you'll come to Russia (especially Moscow) again!
Александра Бобкова Can you try to explain why "Death of Stalin" is banned from cinemas in Russia? It is a satirical movie about a certain period in the Soviet Union. What is so upsetting to the current political regime in Russia that they feel the need to ban it from today's public? Are the characters depicted in this movie all heros and saints of the Soviet Union (including Stalin), not to be criticised or laughed at at all, especially in a foreign made film? Or what is the reasoning behind this censorship?
I can try. Stalin is still very popular in Russia (for instance, there was a project "Name of Russia" on TV, its purpose was to elect the most notable personality in Russian history, Stalin came in third place). The culture minister Medinsky didn’t like the movie because of the “extremism”. That’s problematic, because it’s not clear what it is, anything could be extremism. Medinsky said that a lot of older people will see it as an insult to Soviet past. He saw it this way for sure. Also a bunch of Stalin’s fans are now presidential candidates (the election will be very soon, in two weeks). And they are very proud of their views. One of them said that Stalin was the best political leader of the 20th century. Yes, there were repressions, but my father had a chance to get an education and made some money. he said. Sadly, many people really think that country’s greatness is more important than people’s lives. So, to sum up, some Russian politicians can’t deal with satire and get offended real fast.
Александра Бобкова Thanks for the reply and the insights. As a German who has been confronted with the crimes of the Nazi dictatorship and the Communist regime in East Germany since his childhood, which was taught repeatedly in schools and discussed in the media, I find it simply appalling that Stalin and his regime are still so glorified in Russia. His only merit was to end the Nazi war of annihilation. However, this cannot mean that Stalin's illegal cleansing and mass murder of his own population, before and after the Second World War, is completely ignored and that this figure of contemporary history is so uncritically revered as an exemplary character. I am really concerned about the future of Europe and the world that the renewed cult about Stalin's leadership is not only being used and protected by Putin, but that the Russian people seem to continue to support this despite better knowledge.
+ArmAd Spengler That was an OK answer above BUT… history is written by the victors and USSR has failed. Westerners like you and West-fanboys seem be very fond of propaganda dictated by their oligarchical masters through media which is largely owned by same conglomerates, even "local" media, in US at least, isn't as "local" as one might hope. And it's a confirmed fact that actual desires of the nation in USA bear statistically-negligent influence over creation of policies, no matter what group of public stooges is "in power", and don't make me start on Merkel & Steinmeier. Yet you all keen on believing any anti-Russia bullshit you hear. I myself is not a fan of Stalin or Bolshevics in general, mostly due to his "Socialism in one country" stance and their inability to build efficient or even sustainable state management system, but that Stalin dirt-smearing and Hitler-equating campaign is too ridiculous even for me. And so for many others, same with Putin. And Putin fucking sucks (actually, mostly Medvedev & his friends who suck the most) with his conservative, non-existent internal affairs policies.
PredatoryQQmber Sorry if I missed your point, but your political views seem to be all over the place. So you are not a fan of Stalin but you dismiss any comparison to contamporary dictators, like Hitler (something I did not and would never do...) Just for the sake of it how does Stalin rank than in comparison to Pol Pot or Idi Amin?
Actually more important: What is your plan for a responsible approach to Soviet history in today's Russia? The same as Putin's?
Yes, we are watching you in Russia, Stephen, and we know who you are, we have this thing called TH-cam
Did you, or did you not, meddle in the American Election?
In case you didn't catch it, this was a joke
secret police officer spotted
we're so sorry. if only there could be any way to undo the dramatic results of 2016 election. pls vote for Sanders in 2020 and for democrats in middle-term elections this year. you still can vote and hope that your voice be counted, unlike us #Bernie2020 #socialism
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Yes, I personally hacked the brains of Americans and make them become white supremacists.
P.S. In case you didn’t catch it that was a joke
TheTruth.. what a weird point. also very weak. go back to your Saint Petersburg troll farm and check some backgrounds. a catholic w sympathies for geographical America could hardly be a secret communist. for God's sake!
His voice is so epic! Never gets old....😍😍😍
I love how he has grown into a really reveared actor.. Love him to bits
Such a great actor! He nailed the role as Nikita and you can tell he loved it.
My favourite part of the film is right at the end where Brezhnev is seen behind Kruschev already plotting how to take over.
Buscemi- thanks for the memories! And laughs, and tears.
and quotes :)
I gonna take this moment to say, "I miss Boardwalk Empire".
Damn good show^
derion3i o yes..... Boardwalk empire and rome are the two HBO shows that forever will have a place in my heart.
Me too
"How can you plot and run at the same time?" :D
"I want to make a speech at my father's funeral"
"And I wanna f**k Grace Kelly"
One of the best lines of the film.
I saw The Death of Stalin 2 weeks ago in Tbilisi, Georgia. Stalin was born in Georgia
reading your reply for a second I thought there is a movie "The Death of Stalin 2", lol
As was Beria.
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Thanks by the way, Georgia.
So is Georgia like Russia's Austria or something?
Redbad of Frisia Probably. I’ve heard it described as being a backward hick type of place. But then every country has one of those, as well as a stuck-up bit that looks down on the rest! It’s perspective I guess. I do remember one play (Red Monarch) where Stalin and Beria have Irish accents to emphasize this difference with the other characters who spoke with English accents.
SEBWAX SEBW
Steve Buscemi seems like such an awesome guy.
He's such a wonderful actor! Since Fargo I've been a huge fan of him. His Khrushchev is such a... Khrushchev ))))
p.s. the movie is truly brilliant, accurate and perfect. It's full of absurd, grotesque and terror. Perhaps, that's the actual reason why it's been ridiculously banned here, in Russia, - our officials might have seen a lot of resemblance and might have recognised themselves. There is a lot of tragic about this film, but there's nothing that could be described as insulting. As a viewer I'm infinitely grateful to Mr. Iannucci and each member of the cast for their work.
p.p.s. It appeared on the Internet quite a few weeks ago, but it couldn't have been shown on TV - it's totally controlled. greetings from Russia. yep.
Can we just take a moment to admire the awesome movies Buscemi has been in: Resevoir Dogs, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Monster's Inc., Big Fish, Burt Wonderstone.
As the old saying goes: "God only made so many heads perfect. The rest, He covered with hair."
I love how Buscemi refused to get fake plastic teeth like all those other actors. America's obsession with fake looking "perfect teeth" is ridiculous.
And yes, before you make fun of me, I'm a European with crappy teeth! :D
👍😎 That would be like DeNiro having his mole removed... We're talking _iconic_ here! 😉
well he wouldn't gt hired as much. people want steve because he looks like steve
It's part of his character
The film is British.
We have the same " problem " here in Brazil, the obsession with the perfect looking
Brilliant film, they managed to make something that was very serious into something funny and educating at the same time, plus Buscemi is a great actor no doubt
I watched the film for the first time yesterday. Really enjoyed it.
Steve's performance was brilliant. The rest of the cast were too.
What an awesome guy
I have a notion to second that emotion ! He's one of my favorite actors. Extremely gifted !!
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I had never heard of the movie until this clip on the show, but after seeing it, it looked rather funny and even quirky. I immediately rented it and loved it! It does portray a strange sense of humor, it's rather dark, dry, and sarcastic. It reminded me in some ways of the Grand Budapest Hotel in terms of humor style. Highly recommend!
it's just british
When he v was on Conair and the plane was going down he was singing” he’s got the whole world in his hands!” That was so funny.
Steve was great as always and the guy who played Beria was awesome
Simon Russel Beale. The name of the guy who played Lavrentiy Beria.
Bald is beautiful.
And I'm gonna keep saying that until it all grows back, dammit.
Hahaha
respect
New Message I'm going to say it. Every time I see your avatar I get excited,.
Daniel Kintigh - I don't even know which he you're talking about.
Trump, Buscemi, and Colbert are all referenced in this thread.
New Message deflating breasts are beautiful! Gonna keep saying it. I feel ya, bald man.
Probably the one actor in Hollywood I truly have respect for. Thank you for your service to the people of NY.
He's not "in Hollywood ", that's why. He's in NY
I think Fargo was one of his best movies :)
Hugh Mungus yes lol
Mr Pink!
Hugh Mungus did you just sexually harass me?
Shut the fuck up Donny
Little guy, kinda funny looking.
The delivery on when he says "Svetlana is here" and she responds "I'm here, I'm over here" is just fantastic haha.
Russians see movie not on public TV but via pirate movie sites. Long live internet :)
I loved the movie, I might not have heard of it if it were not for this interview, always love Steven Colbert.
The Death of Stalin is one of the funniest films on Netflix
A very intelligent and well spoken person. Criminally under rated
buscemi is awesome. makes every movie he's in a better film.
Mr Buscemi is a great actor. He can play any role.
The way Steve Buscemi looks at him 9:05 like "bruh, you were followed because you're famous, not because they were secret police you paranoiac."
Great interview of one of my favourites. Saw 'The Death of Stalin'. Dark and satirical. Bravo!
A true actor, I don’t think I’ve never disliked anything he’s ever done. Plus he is originally blue-collar as a fireman.
Such a great film.
I Love Steve Buscemi !!!
RENATA CANTORE GROSS he was involved in the 9/11 cleanup effort as he used to be a firefighter, even tho he was very well known by then. Didnt come out for years. Just thought id tell you so you can love him more
i love him more!❤
holy shit, I almost forgot how much of an awesome dude steve buscemi is...
"He's convinced me, gimmie my $1 back."
One of the best living actors. This film was a masterpiece. So underrated
"How can you run and plot at the same time?"
Yes, but can he outrun Beria the Butcher as well?
Brilliant...
This is one of the most brilliant films ever! Being too goofy, it is actually not very far of what was like in soviet era. Remember, as was the norm in soviet times, even now with Putin, "Failures is treason". So take your conclusions from this.
The fact that he took on the character in Boardwalk Empire as Nucky, a very serious role, just shows how diverse an actor he is; kudos to a very under-rated actor🙂
I went my entire childhood without knowing I lived three blocks from him
When he's directing where to go by pointing with Stalin's feet = perfection.
I first saw him in “Fargo”, and as far as I’m concerned, he made that movie.
I wish there was a way to watch this Buscemi interview without having to watch Colbert.
Such a intelligent actor! Also, kudos to Stephen Colbert that he had this interesting conversation and didn't interupt his guest, when he told a politically sophisticated story that probably is not that enticing for a middle brow late show audience. All those other hosts like Bill Maher, Jimmy Kimmel, even Trevor Noah would have jumped in much earlier and stiffled their guest.
Steve Buscemi is an awesome actor. I’m also proud to be a fellow New Yorker..
I’m a huge fan of Steves! He’s been in amazing movies and I especially love his voice work Charlottes Web as Rat “Templeton” and Randall Boggs in Monsters Inc/University. He’s probably done loads more. He’s just got the most recognisable of voices out there. Love him 💕💕💕
Little trivia I learned in Russian class from the professor. When Khrushchev became head of the CPSU, no one knew how to pronounce his name and people were scared they’d be disappeared for saying it wrong, so no one said it. When the official spelling Хрущёв, which by the way is pronounced kHroosh-chyoff was released, they said it as often as they could to train themselves to say it correctly.
Might be good, but it’s no “burnt by the sun” (Утомленная Солнцем)
"Has it been shown in Russia?"
"It's been BANNED in Russia."
That's basically an unoffical good review, isn't it? It's the Kremlin equivalent of Trump threatening to sue Michael Wolff ^_^
It doesn't mean anything actually. Movies like this in Russia are banned just because our government tries to inflate some Cold War-ish anti-West hysteria and any movie (any work of art really) that as they see it undermines the glorified image of the soviet (and imperial) russian past is threatening their propaganda.
Loved the 'Death of Stalin' BTW, I think it's hilarious and not offensive at all. In fact, it made me dig into this history period to find out which parts of the movie were based on real events and phenomena.
No, it's just a terrible setup to a "joke".
Me too. Turns out Beria wasn't very fat at all.
@@igorverevkin7709 I'm so glad you guys are just boiling in your own leftover puddle of shit in a small bubble (looking worldwide). Your ideas are doomed, you have nowhere to go, do you understand that? You have only local and temporary and feeble protection from the big OUTSIDE...
@@igorverevkin7709 why ban a comedy film?
Are they scared you might laugh?
One of the most if not the most underrated actor of the last 20 years... good one mate.
Death of Stalin is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen.
In America you have American Express, "Don't leave home without it". In Soviet Union we have Russian Express, "Don't leave home". Yakof Smirnoff, 1987.
They unfortunatley still ban theatrical releases of movies, but very very rarely. But they actually do ban movies in US too. Both countries have their share of dumb people. Ban of Death of Stalin is super controversial in Russia though.
Both countries need to ban all movies made in thier own countries for a year or two. Only allow movies made by foreigners.
Сергей Which movies have been banned in the USA? I am especially interested at Russian production
@Сергей Мешков En-light us what Russian made movie was BANNED from showing in USA?
Can you try to explain why "Death of Stalin" is banned from cinemas in Russia? It is a satirical movie about a certain period in the Soviet Union. What is so upsetting to the current political regime in Russia that they feel the need to ban it from today's public? Are the characters depicted in this movie all heros and saints of the Soviet Union (including Stalin), not to be criticised or laughed at at all, especially in a foreign made film? Or what is the reasoning behind this censorship?
Сергей Мешков But it’s a dark comedy , It’s a sign of how much Russia is a putin dictatorship, no freedom of speech
Just finished watch "Death of Stalin". Buscemi actually pulls it off. Funny as hell.
My celebrity dream date since I was 14 and saw him in Armageddon.
to be fair he's more weird- or memorable- than repulsive-looking. also his wife wasn't ugly, even slightly prettier than average I'd say - i.e. he was in the taste of a good-looking woman
My favorite movie of all time.
Boardwalk Empire
Turbid TG1 That's the performance where I really saw just what an amazing and underrated actor Steve is!
You're IN' your element
Donny 😄👍
01:15 "Shut up Donny"
Him and Frances McDormand are my two favorite actors ever!
"You can't really rock [the bald] look?" I'm sorry, but: Sir Patrick Stewart.
i really love their acting especially Steve Buscemi.. i lost count how many times i rewatching this film
Seen it 4 Times and will be watching many more times! The Acting was Subline. If only in real life these people where that relatable instead of the Mass Murderers they were!!
I want to see a sequel for the Kruschev era
From meeting and debating Nixon about color tv vs steel production
To meeting Eisenhower and Kennedy in European summit
To the Cuban missile crisis
"have you been to russia? It's worth a trip" No Stephen, no its not.
That was one of the best films I've seen.
He's a funny lookin fella
funny how? I dunno just funny lookin
He wasn't circumcised
Khan Singh he turns me on
Nah hes hot
This was such an outstanding movie. One of the best I’ve seen in a while. Steve Buscemi has always been one of my favourites
"Bussemi"? I thought it was pronounced "Bushemi'?
It is
it's great to hear a flute riffing in the band. finally. it lightens the music!
Russia is at the same time creative and beautiful as much as it is treacherous, ugly and ignorant. Truly a conundrum that needs to find inner peace before more mistakes are made in the name of nationalism.
What about the mistakes made by liberal democracy, the fight against nationalism, or the British crown?
@@Anonymous163ful what about them?