I met Dennis Quaid with his son in the 90’s. He was the nicest, most laid back, no Hollywood airs and was very personal. He mentioned he didn’t want to be recognized, but asked if I wanted an autograph. I handed him a sheet of drawing paper and a huge box of crayons. What color did Dennis choose? Red! I still have the autograph, framed and hanging on the wall. Dennis Quaid is cool as hell.
As a casual movie fan, I discovered old movies and fell in love with the stories, actors, characters and witty interactions between them. There was no CGI. There were no endless sequels. The dialogue actually sounded like real conversation. It's a wonderful world to explore and way better than what's currently being made.
Me too. I used to watch them with my grandmother growing up. I still watch them. I enjoy them...the music...the eloquence and it keeps me close to my grandmother who's been gone 21 years now.
It really used to be a craft. There were actors and line readers. Just like sales people and order takers. Today the system props up line readers with an image, and who think their opinion is absolute. Older movies are great.
Right, a true star is someone way above and highly exalted - not in a proud, arrogant way. But now, "reality" stars come down to earth to be with the masses and become "common" folk....and they lose their STAR appeal.
Dennis Quaid starred in one of my all time favorite movies, Frequency. The father/son relationship between him and Jim Caviezel comes across as so real and genuine and it makes me cry, because I never had that with my father. Great actor
I was a teenager in the 90's and I really miss the mystery of a celebrity. I miss only seeing them in movies and the odd interview. I miss not knowing what their interior design tastes were, what their dog looked like, how extravagant their vacations were....but most of all....I miss not having a clue what any celebrities political views were.
You see a lot of people saying this about celebrities and I get it. What's strange is the overwhelming majority of people who seem to feel strongly about this are the same people who support a lifelong public conman and reality TV game show host to be our godking.
I am older than these guys and I cannot agree more about having everything in your life become a permanent record on the internet. This is why, as a Boomer, I can honestly say that we were the most fortunate generation in history. We were free range people. No one knew what we did, where we were, what we purchased etc. We were truly the last generation to ever know privacy. No person in the West who was born after the internet existed has ever known true privacy.
I’m a Gen xer born in 70, and I lived it too. Life was more local with the bigger world occasionally breaking through. Now people are controlled and conditioned. We are disintegrating as a people and it tears me apart.
@@miguelrosado6348 Peterson was exceedingly good at his job. It was his views on free speech that got him into trouble. His defence of free speech ultimately cost him his job but propelled him into a whole new, and vastly more profitable and influential, venture.
My family and I quit going to movies because we were sick of the virtue signaling and the political banter so many movie stars got involved with. Incidentally, Dennis Quaid is one of the guys that I would still go to watch. Robert DeNero at the other end of the scale.
R. DeNiro! Are you kidding! He can't shut his mouth expressing his private and political views. He gets so explosive that one day he's going to pop a blood vessel in his brain.
Hollywood has lost their imagination. They rely heavily on computer graphics, making sequels, and poor directors. Your lucky if you can find a good story. Some of the acting isn't too good either. Movies are expensive to go to. The movie, a drink and popcorn is $30 for one person. People don't have the money, nor are people buying into the woke agenda message that is being pushed onto them. That is what the problem is.
Don't blame actors but blame the people that are pulling the strings. As for movies being woke, I hate to break this to you but movies have Always been woke.
They car more about force feeding people their crazy pc ideology and they're doing it by propagandizing movies and TV and what's worse is they've been using already established works like lotr, star wars, 007, scoobydoo, harry potter and more to further push their agenda and in the process they've ruined and disgraced the original work and it's creators.
Plus when they do tell a story they often gets facts wrong. Bio pics are the worst kind of film. Time lines are incorrect. They did a decent job with Lincoln, but screwed up the Freddie Mercury and Elvis films.
I blame the people producing the movies. They’re the ones green lighting these awful scripts with “the message” in them. Actors can only do so much. Some of them get hosed. If you heard about Adam Drivers story to getting casted in Star Wars it’s ridiculous. They didn’t even let him read the script…. With that being said, he did his best.
It's even worse if you're actually having to try to market on social media for your business. Social media is the absolute worst part of being in business today.
You’re correct, it consumes way too much time away from the actual business. I also find it very amateurish when I see a facebook site as the only business site.
@@Jacos09 Since we're all talking about this on social media, your question is irrelevant. But anyone who is "in business" can't afford not to be on social media.
Dennis Quaid grew up watching this guy in then 80s and 90s. He's has an amazing career and I think he looks incredible for being 70 years old. He's brought so many wonderful characters to life and his filmography is 2nd to none.
@@jelizabethpetrie6656 Well, we used to have interesting talk shows. On radio and television. Now we are stuck with controversy and so called "reality". They just aren't the same.
Get adventurous and check out the film noir movies from the 30's and 40's. Humphrey Bogart, Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake. Nothing like a black and white film to capture all of your senses. Your imagination is held within the expertise of the camera man and the director, moving every action through light and shadow. It truly is Hollywood supreme.
I actually totally agree. I'm always intrigued to time travel with film, see how similar we are to people who have come and gone. Its such a cool way to connect those experiences. 👍
I can't wait to see his Reagan biopic this August. One of the few movies I would pay to see this year. John Voight is also starring in it. Gonna be a classic, I'm sure.
Its so true that when you find out to much personal stuff about you favourite actors/ musicians it changes your whole perception of them and even puts you off their material
Only if you let it. As long as you're not doing something terrible, I don't see why I should care. All that stuff about P Diddy, especially the video of him beating up his girlfriend... He's a great producer, and I actually like him as a rapper, but I wouldn't go to one of his shows. However, if the "scandal" was that he supports Trump or Biden, or he's gay, or that he said something bad that he shouldn't have said (we all make mistakes)... We're cool. As long as you are a good person. I point this out because I've seen a lot of people online who seems to lose their respect for an actor or musician just because of their political views, as if we all have to agree on everything. It doesn't matter.
Only if you let it. As long as you're not doing something terrible, I don't see why I should care. All that stuff about P Diddy, especially the video of him beating up his girlfriend... He's a great producer, and I actually like him as a rapper, but I wouldn't go to one of his shows. However, if the "scandal" was that he supports Trump or Biden, or he's gay, or that he said something bad that he shouldn't have said (we all make mistakes)... We're cool. As long as you are a good person. I point this out because I've seen a lot of people online who seems to lose their respect for an actor or musician just because of their political views, as if we all have to agree on everything. It doesn't matter.
Well how come we don't do the same thing when we find out what Dosney CEOs did. All the evil CEOs all over the world. When we find out how greedy they are and don't care bout us lol.
I totally agree. I think the mystique is part of what keeps you drawn to them, and once you know too much that magic is gone and sometimes even turns you off.
I still remember Dragonheart from 1996... What a beautiful and moving movie. Thanks Mr Quaid for your stellar career and all the good stories you helped gave to us.
This feels like I'm chilling in the backyard and listening to my uncles on either side of the family chatting it up over the grill while having some beers. If only I actually had family like this!
Oh, I wish I could invite you to my family gatherings. I’m one of the fortunate ones to have had a family you would enjoy. Tomorrow, on July 4 th, we will have 25 of us ( it’s often more. There are 32 in my immediate family. I’m the mother of 8.). I will help my husband grill, eat watermelon and homemade ice cream, swim in hot Mississippi, go to our local fireworks show on the lake, have endless conversations w grandchildren and children, and go to bed exhausted. If you lived near me, I’d invite you bc we always have extra people that need a place to go for a holiday. I am quite blessed, and I know it. Not everyone has what I have. Must give credit where credit is due: God( I built my life around scriptural principles as laid out in the Bible , and I have a kind husband.)
@joshua-nf3rx Looks great for 70, but definitely sounds like he's on something. Not a good look. Reminds me of Jessica Simpson painful interview a few years ago. It was painful listening to her talk. She was a bit worse than he is, but he definitely on that same side of struggle.
Dennis Quad is a superb actor. I remember him from my childhood in the 80's in the movie 'Inner Space'. I've recently watched him in a couple of brilliantly Christian/faith based movies, both true stories. And I'm all for him being open about his faith in Jesus when in Hollywood that is frowned upon!
Innerspace was way ahead of it's time. That was my favorite Martin Short movie also. Haven't seen in in 15+ years but I'm downloading it now. Thanks for the reminder!
Yes ChrisNoeth. Movies were fun. Now fun isn't important as Hollywood is all about other feelings or narratives such as Depth, Cynicism and projecting a social or political affiliation. Hollywood ate itself and wonders why theatre attendances are low.
Loved that insight on how knowing more about an actor's life can ruin your connection with a character. It helped me understand why some modern movies make me feel nothing
A friend of mine didn't know Niel Patrick Harris played for another team. He immediately stopped watching how I met your mother because he couldn't wrap his head around the character being a skirt chaser and it not being genuine. I don't know if this is what you meant but I wanted to feel special and contribute
@@beetlejuice3x309 For whatever reason, I knew NPH was gay from way back. I remember telling a friend...hey, Doogie Howser's gay! I didn't care, I just thought it was a funny sentence to say at that moment. Anyway, it impressed me that he could pull off Barney Stinson so perfectly. He's still one of my favorite characters from any TV show I've ever watched regularly.
I sooo loved Breaking Away I was in LA by coincidence...what a lovely film also I was so shocked thst everyone stood up and applauded...I had never experienced that before!!!
Dennis, you were always one of my favorites. I'm 63, female, loved Breaking Away (the short lived tv series was filmed right outside my dorm in Athens, GA and I'll never forget how they glued leaves on the trees to make it look like fall). But in the 90s, my household (two girls) was glued to your version of Parent Trap and I thought you were just dreamy. Must've watched that movie 50 times. You're looking good! And I love that you're not too into Facebook, I feel the same way. All the best, great interview!
He used to be a cigarette chain smoker. In fact his co-workers used to complain about having to work with him. Don't know if hes quit now. Hes barely recognisable. Face looks like a punching bag.......
Last I've seen: A star wars movie (Brought back to theater for May 4Th), Labyrinth (Brought back to the theater), Sound of freedom, Nefarious ( amazing movie), another star wars (brought back), and John Wick 4. In June on of my sons and I are going to see the Lord of the Rings movies, in theater. As you can see, we're enjoying the old movies, on the big screen.😁
It's just sad. I miss the old days. There's just nothing good to watch anymore. I love older movies because they are slower placed and don't rely on all the special effects and jumpy cuts.
I just rewatched a movie from 1990 that I remembered watching when I was 6-years old. It’s called Shipwrecked and its Norwegian. It’s about a young boy that voluntarely travels to sea in the 1850s to save his parents farm that his sea-injured father cant keep up paying the debt, the ship gets wrecked in a storm between Sydney and Calcutta, he fights off british pirates by making traps on his deserted island, finds treasure, earns the respect from his shipmates and comes home rich with a beautiful girl and buys up his parents farm just before it goes to the lender. I think Jordan would love that movie.
I just watched "Enemy Mine" the other day for the first time in probably 15 years or so, and I had forgotten just how emotional a movie that one is. It's probably my favorite Dennis movie.
My family was a huge movie family. We loved going to the movies once a month, after the pandemic we stopped going. I feel there were many reasons why… 1. Lack of quality movies, moves are very predictable 2. Agendas being pushed 3. Price 4. The environment changed, people are rude and don't know move etiquette
The appeal and the glamour that Hollywood once brought to the world is dying if it isn’t already dead. Also, we’re learning more and more about how sick and nefarious that industry actually is.
People looked up to these people before they realized that they are even more fucked up then them. There is nothing left to idolize when you see people like Johnny Depp playing some role when you know he is some heavy alcoholic.
We knew about the casting couch forever. We have removed all motivation for men to finance big movies so now the only motivation to produce is political
Remember when real movie stars would never step out in public unless they were dressed well? Now most of them dress in sloppy sweat pants and over sized Tshirts. They just seem like overly entitled rich brats. The glamour is gone. It was better when we didn’t know everything about their private lives.
I think he's on to something; it was the mystery surrounding movie stars that made them appealing. Once we knew too much about them we started to dislike them.
I remember fellow Canadian Norm Macdonald mentioning how seeing DeNiro in an interview brought down his admiration of him all the way down to "this guy's a fool!"
[4:38] "It brings them down to earth, and that's no good if you're a star." This is such a clever statement to have in the middle of the dialogue. You can see that Jordan is proud of it, and rightfully so.
I don't think he or Dennis is right. At least not about movie stars being in interviews and speaking their mind on politics. You can go back to any era and find the biggest stars doing these things. Marlon Brando was thought of as mysterious compared to his peers and even he did interviews and made big political statements all the time.
Dennis Quaid is a favorite actor of mine because he always nails the roles he takes and he seems very authentic and likable IRL. Also, I really respect his lifelong commitment to fitness. The guy is 70, can pass for 55, and has been in solid shape his whole career.
@@rafezetter8003 I'm 49, hate the sun and have this weird genetics thing from my mom, Grandpa called me Whitey when I was a kid, but my hair just keeps getting darker as I get older. Mom went from blonde to deep brown chestnut. Any half decent makeup artist could convince you he was under 50 w/o CGI or effects.
@@Ron-d2s It is normal for most people to see the same thing. My hair went from chestnut to black, so did my mom's. Then it will turn gray. Very normal.
I agree. Dennis Quaid, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Costner, Keanu reeves, Kurt Russell, Gary oldman, Mel Gibson, Tom cruise, Eddie Murphy are still working and still good.
@ 7:45 Jordan & Quaid conversationally stumble upon THE single biggest reason why many younger folks today suffer from anxiety. Everything is “for or on the record” and the Court is in session 24/7.
A drunk Republican is better than a sober Democrat. If Dennis has had a few nips...so what. He is relatively coherent and well worth listening to. What bothers me in Hollywood is Climate hypocrisy and virtue signaling. Keeping it real counts for more today than ever.
My first time going to a Theater was to see the movie "The Rookie" starring Dennis Quaid. Ever since then I've always enjoyed and appreciated his performances. This was a very nice interview 👍🏼
Dennis Quade I remember watching several of your movies when I was younger that I will never forget. Inner space was my favorite and then Dreamscape I loved too.
I can respect Dennis Quaid as an actor. As a person in this interview, he seems like a nice guy, a reasonable person, so I can respect him that way. I really enjoyed his performances in The Right Stuff as Gordon Cooper, and in Enemy Mine as Willis Davage. If this was an ad for the movie Reagan, it works well. It convinced me to see it when it comes out.
Movies,actors and actresses were so much better back in the older days, then compared to today. Only thing better today is the special effects, but not the acting or the writing.
Back in the day, actors and actresses had contracts with studios. They would have to make X amount of movies in Y amount of years. The best actors and actresses got the best contracts, which also stipulated public behavior. The actors couldn't reflect negatively on the studio. Today, everyone is independent and can say and do what they want. Eventually, you find out that your favorites are all nutcases, hateful, or completely unlikable. It was better for the public to have the studio contract buffer, imo. There are very few actors or actresses I like today, and it's because of who they are irl.
Yes. I had an anthropology professor say, once, that the ability to forget is necessary for progress and development. The last part of the discussion in this clip brought those words back like I heard them yesterday. That was over 20 years ago and, man, is that true more than ever. They are so right about the value of being able to forget and leave the past in the past and the tragedy of social media preventing such necessity for a healthy culture/individual.
Hitler died year's ago but our school's & media keep him alive, now some will say it's good to learn about our history so we don't repeat it the same mistakes 😂 how's that working out 🤔
Anyone who has been there when their child was born, are totally surprised when 12-24 months later the woman who went through the ordeal, starts talking about having another one. To me that is the greatest example of being able to forget I've ever seen.
Leonardo? Dennis, you! I love your movies, especially The Rookie. Man, don't undersell yourself..... And I agree, social media is a chore and will change you. Talking, face to face or over a phone to hear a voice is so important. These days, relationships are such chaos because everyone wants to text or hide.
That movie where the dude talks to his deceased Dad (Quaid) both of whom are firefighters - that was awesome. Recently my Mrs was watching a movie with him about his Dog, I sat down and watched the whole thing.. loved it
I used to always watch the Oscars, and we always waited for the best picture because I would always have seen at least five out of the six of them. Now, I don’t even know the names of these movies that they’re nominated. The movies just aren’t what they used to be. It’s really sad.
Me too..! I grew up in the 80's...yesterday while driving with my 17yr old an AC/DC song came on....my son swears we had the best bands....I confessed I didn't know how the vocalist looked like, nor did I know how the lead singer from Chicago, Kansas, Led Zeppelin or The Eagles looked like.....but I can absolutely tell him which band came on the radio every single time....!! No Shazam required....pure wholesome memory of an amazing era...Rock on all the way from Southern Texas!
Movies used to be a major part of my life. Several times a week I'd watch at home, DVD or Blu-ray. I'd go to the theater. Now I rarely turn on the TV. And I never go out to the theater. The only movies I see are at my daughter's house, whatever she has on for my grandkids.
I grew up eagerly watching the Oscars because of how much I loved movies. Now I don't give a damn and haven't watched in most of a decade. My wife and I actively look forward to when they cease to exist as a broadcast show and reverts back to a little party for Hollywood insiders that no one cares about... just as they started.
It has been 4 years since my last time in the theaters. Make the numbers and you will understand when all began. I totally get what Peterson says. I dont think I will ever go back to the theaters to watch a movie. Nowadays I just rewatch movies from the 80's and 90's and I can tell you I never get bored of them
The reason no-one goes to the movies anymore is because all we've had is remakes and sequels for the last few years. The focus is profit and not entertainment. Stop thinking about money and start thinking about the audience.
^^ This. Dennis and Jordan make good points, but the crux is absolutely this; that the _quality_ has gone to hell, and that is the chief reason we aren't going anymore.
Oversaturation of celebrities due to social media and the internet, and less movies and tv series' with good content that is creative and helps you escape from the madness of the world.
I really like Dennis Quaid. Growing up, he was the guy. I love every movie he's been in. He comes across as very authentic, very relatable. I have his gospel album. He doesn’t have the best voice, but you can truly hear his honesty in his vocals. Knowing his backstory, his struggles mingled in with his triumphs, add to my enjoyment of his music. That he's turned his back on all this Hollyweird nonsense, that he no longer feels a need to prove himself to anyone but God increased my respect for him. I'll have to watch the full video.
As a cyclist who grew up in the 70s and 80s, when Dennis mentioned Breaking Away, even before the poster flashed on the screen, I got a tingle up my spine. That movie had such an impact on me and for me represented the magic of Hollywood that is probably lost forever. "Refund?! Refund?! Are you crazy?!!!! Refund?!" Hahahahaha... What a wonderful time to grow up.
As a cycling nerd from the late 70s, into the 80s (where I really picked up the bug), when he mentioned Breaking Away, my ears shot up, too! Hope you get some s'miles in over the 3 day weekend, too! G~
What about Terms of Endearment, Children of a Lesser God, Kramer Vs Kramer, Ordinary People? Ordinary People was not just a "yuppie drama", it was relatable to so many people. It was a movie that made you feel, people dealing with grief and loss. You don't see that in studio movies today. Movies today don't make me cry, they make me bored or disgusted....
Oh my gosh, Dennis hit it right on point. Movie stars were like mystique individuals you rarely saw them. And when you did see them, maybe walking around Hollywood or by mistake at a supermarket or what not you are really in awe of those individuals. They were glamorous. They were royalty in a way. I also will include Dennis Quaid as one of those stars. Nowadays, everybody wants to be seen always at all times social media also had a big factor in killing Hollywood. I am in my mid 50s and I truly miss the old Hollywood.
80's movies were the best because of the storylines- characters- and even the music was so memorable! I show my kids all those movies from my past- because they mean something! Thanks Dennis- Breaking Away and Inner Space kicked ass
Never thought I'd see Dennis Quaid talking to Jordan Peterson. I love Dennis in all his movies! I used to have such a crush on him when he was younger. Funny thing, my OBGYN has a picture of him and a few other now aging actors on the ceiling. 😂
Great interview Dr. Peterson. Dennis Quaid has always been one of my favorite actors. I get the sense that he is genuine and someone you go have a beer with. 😎
I’ve noticed most of my favorite modern actors are European. There are very few American actors that I like, especially younger ones. Most of the better actors are over the age of 60. I think this might because many American actors no longer have a sense of class, whereas European actors still try to exemplify such qualities.
Social media killed the movie star. My hope as a screenwriter is that this means we get better stories in the long-term because a celebrity is no guarantee for a hit anymore. But interesting and well done stories still grip audiences. Btw, my own writing is influenced by Peterson a lot, and I just recently watched Flight of the Phoenix :) great movie
I honestly think it might backfire. One of the reasons why we got more original movies thirty years ago was because they had movie stars attached to them. Producers took risks because of them. Now, everything is franchise based.
Many like myself are tired of all the rehashed stories and remakes. Hollywood is lacking creativity. Not just in the writing but directing and editing. The new fallout series was a huge disappointment for me because the acting lacked passion or excitement and the editing was so sudden and it had no flow from scene to scene. Sure they had a star packed cast but it was wasted. It was just so lackluster and almost dull at times
@@brokenwrench404Agreed. My son convinced me to check out Fallout because he knows I am a fan of Walton Goggins. I managed to make it through two episodes in one sitting, but have not had the desire to return to it. What I have been rewatching (or watching for the first time) are ‘40s-era film noir. Not every one I’ve watched has been great, but when one realizes the sheer volume of movies the studios were putting out on relatively low budgets it is amazing the quality of acting and cinematography they produced.
I remember when the first time you would know a movie was coming out was when it was advertised before another movie in the cinema. People actually got more excited for the previews than the movie.
I am 57 and Dennis Quaid has always been one of my favorite actors. Inner Space, Enemy Mine and Great Balls of Fire were some of my favorite movies of his.
DENNIS is one of my FAVORITES. He is the "Real Deal". NO FAKE. BEST EVER DOC HOLLIDAY!!! He does not live for gossip, his movies/acting is truly his work, his occupation, Love you, Dennis!
As @TheCriticalDrinker says, movies use to be driven by stars. We'd say, "Are you going to the new [insert star name] movie?" Now, we simply say we are going to see this or that movie. Most of the time, it needs to be really special to even get us there.
I've found myself looking forward to directors work more than actors as I've gotten older. I'll go out of my way to find out what the latest/next Scorsese, Eastwood, Mann, etc movie is, and very often they have some great actors in them, but I'm definitely not there for the actors any more.
Yup. I really noticed it back in the day with Tom Cruise. He was all over the place with his Scientology stuff and his over the top antics on Oprah (the famous jumping on the couch incident). He was almost blacklisted after that. He had quite the comeback after he basically shut down all personal stuff about himself and stayed out of politics etc Made a couple of really great films and people forgot that he's batshit crazy IRL. Yeah he makes good films but yikes! Now that actors are all over social media, being the nitwits, halfwits and dimwits that they really are, it's hard to watch a movie and not go "oh, THAT idiot is starring in it, huh? Pass. I'll wait for it to hit streaming". What's that quote? Better to be thought an imbecile than to speak and remove all doubt?
The thing that's ruined Hollywood is capital above quality, honesty, decency, art. talent and skill. The same thing that has ruined schools, working government.
As a cyclist I loved this movie as it was the first one I remember about cycling being made into a film. I don’t think I’d rewatch it now as it’s probably really dated and a bit cringy. So I’ll stick to the memory of it being a great film in the day.
Love Dennis Quaid! Enjoyed the movies you've mentioned. He especially was phenomenal as Doc Holliday in the movie 'Wyatt Earp' (with Kevin Costner) ... Amazing how he and Val Kilmer (movie 'Tombstone') played the role of Doc Holliday differently, yet both equally deserved an Oscar for their individual portrayals. Just my opinion, of course.
Loved Dennis Quaid and one of my most favorite films was the 'Big Easy' with Ellen Barkin. So much so I named my daughter Ellen. Mr Quaid is a good man.
Movie maker used to do things: Howard Hawks was a car racer. William Wellman flew fighters in WWI. John Ford was in the USNR. Nowadays they are film school grads.
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One of Jack Nicholson's famous quotes is "I don't want people to know what I'm like. It's not good for an actor". Spot on.
well he's one of a kind
I believe Harvey Weinstein said the same.
@@pauls3075😮 you cheeky lil devil.
@mattyw633 In other words, he meant his personal life is PERSONAL for a reason, just like with everybody else.
@@thomasshort1784 yep it's just a job! I believe Denzel said something similar
I met Dennis Quaid with his son in the 90’s. He was the nicest, most laid back, no Hollywood airs and was very personal. He mentioned he didn’t want to be recognized, but asked if I wanted an autograph. I handed him a sheet of drawing paper and a huge box of crayons. What color did Dennis choose? Red! I still have the autograph, framed and hanging on the wall. Dennis Quaid is cool as hell.
I talked to Dennis Quaid right after that incident and he said he hated the color red and that's the real reason why he used it.
I would have dubbed him: Laid back Quaid
I agree that Dennis is cool,but hell isn't cool.....
@@nicholasregan6526it's called Quaid back.
@@RobotScrambler 😂
As a casual movie fan, I discovered old movies and fell in love with the stories, actors, characters and witty interactions between them. There was no CGI. There were no endless sequels. The dialogue actually sounded like real conversation. It's a wonderful world to explore and way better than what's currently being made.
I'm old and have seen most of the old movies though I will rewatch them. I have now resorted to old foreign films.
Me too. I used to watch them with my grandmother growing up. I still watch them. I enjoy them...the music...the eloquence and it keeps me close to my grandmother who's been gone 21 years now.
excellent comment, sir!
Me too. Can't watch anything made within the last 8 years
It really used to be a craft. There were actors and line readers. Just like sales people and order takers. Today the system props up line readers with an image, and who think their opinion is absolute. Older movies are great.
"It brings them down to earth, and that's not good if you're a star" powerful statement
Wow
Right, a true star is someone way above and highly exalted - not in a proud, arrogant way. But now, "reality" stars come down to earth to be with the masses and become "common" folk....and they lose their STAR appeal.
Dennis Quaid starred in one of my all time favorite movies, Frequency. The father/son relationship between him and Jim Caviezel comes across as so real and genuine and it makes me cry, because I never had that with my father. Great actor
Glad it wasn't just me who gets it in the gut when he say, "I'm still here, Little Chief."
I absolutely love Frequency. Your take on it is wonderful!
Yes! ❤❤
One of my all time favorites too
Hell yes, I love Frequency!!!
I was a teenager in the 90's and I really miss the mystery of a celebrity. I miss only seeing them in movies and the odd interview. I miss not knowing what their interior design tastes were, what their dog looked like, how extravagant their vacations were....but most of all....I miss not having a clue what any celebrities political views were.
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Yeah, 30 years ago would you ever have imagined one day you'd find yourself sneering when you see Robert Deniro onscreen?
You see a lot of people saying this about celebrities and I get it. What's strange is the overwhelming majority of people who seem to feel strongly about this are the same people who support a lifelong public conman and reality TV game show host to be our godking.
Agreed, Being a teen in the 90s was awesome, we had some of the best movies.
@@SaintKines not me 😂 I’m Canadian. I don’t support any politician.
I am older than these guys and I cannot agree more about having everything in your life become a permanent record on the internet. This is why, as a Boomer, I can honestly say that we were the most fortunate generation in history. We were free range people. No one knew what we did, where we were, what we purchased etc. We were truly the last generation to ever know privacy. No person in the West who was born after the internet existed has ever known true privacy.
Sociologists and psychologists will be writing dissertation papers on this in years to come.
I’m a Gen xer born in 70, and I lived it too. Life was more local with the bigger world occasionally breaking through. Now people are controlled and conditioned. We are disintegrating as a people and it tears me apart.
I was born in 79 and grew up sans surveillance too.
@@humboldtharry1289 effin ay, brother. Effin ay.
I'm a baby boomer and I concur
I don't know when Dr. Peterson became a celebrity interviewer, but I'm loving it.
Well, if you are not good at your job, you need a career change. That's what happened to him.
@@miguelrosado6348Ele é um psicanalista, o trabalho dele é conversar com pessoas.
@@miguelrosado6348 It's because of him being good at his job that 7.96 million people subscribe to him.
@@miguelrosado6348 Peterson was exceedingly good at his job. It was his views on free speech that got him into trouble. His defence of free speech ultimately cost him his job but propelled him into a whole new, and vastly more profitable and influential, venture.
You should ask when he became a celebrity instead of an academic.
My family and I quit going to movies because we were sick of the virtue signaling and the political banter so many movie stars got involved with. Incidentally, Dennis Quaid is one of the guys that I would still go to watch. Robert DeNero at the other end of the scale.
What about pedofilia and demonicness of it all?
DeNiro has done nothing but bla blab in the past 15 years.
R. DeNiro! Are you kidding! He can't shut his mouth expressing his private and political views. He gets so explosive that one day he's going to pop a blood vessel in his brain.
@GitchWarrior52 he's the TDS poster child.
Or Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood I'd go watch . We need the Equalizer
Hollywood has lost their imagination. They rely heavily on computer graphics, making sequels, and poor directors. Your lucky if you can find a good story. Some of the acting isn't too good either. Movies are expensive to go to. The movie, a drink and popcorn is $30 for one person. People don't have the money, nor are people buying into the woke agenda message that is being pushed onto them. That is what the problem is.
Don't blame actors but blame the people that are pulling the strings.
As for movies being woke, I hate to break this to you but movies have Always been woke.
They car more about force feeding people their crazy pc ideology and they're doing it by propagandizing movies and TV and what's worse is they've been using already established works like lotr, star wars, 007, scoobydoo, harry potter and more to further push their agenda and in the process they've ruined and disgraced the original work and it's creators.
Plus when they do tell a story they often gets facts wrong. Bio pics are the worst kind of film. Time lines are incorrect. They did a decent job with Lincoln, but screwed up the Freddie Mercury and Elvis films.
I blame the people producing the movies. They’re the ones green lighting these awful scripts with “the message” in them.
Actors can only do so much. Some of them get hosed. If you heard about Adam Drivers story to getting casted in Star Wars it’s ridiculous. They didn’t even let him read the script…. With that being said, he did his best.
And even CGI isn't that great anymore. It's too obvious. There is no mistery. No magic.
I'm with Dennis 100%...social media feels like a chore or like having constant homework.
most "social media" is really high school revisited....
It's even worse if you're actually having to try to market on social media for your business. Social media is the absolute worst part of being in business today.
You’re correct, it consumes way too much time away from the actual business. I also find it very amateurish when I see a facebook site as the only business site.
Ever try deleting it?
@@Jacos09 Since we're all talking about this on social media, your question is irrelevant.
But anyone who is "in business" can't afford not to be on social media.
Dennis Quaid grew up watching this guy in then 80s and 90s. He's has an amazing career and I think he looks incredible for being 70 years old. He's brought so many wonderful characters to life and his filmography is 2nd to none.
Great actor, always loved his films.
The Right Stuff 😊
@@anthonycapuano8554That’s a Tom Cruise movie lol
Good actor but he did just have plastic surgery..lol
Two real people having a conversation. So watchable. Thanks, gentlemen.
Who ever thought watching two people conversating refreshing!
@@jelizabethpetrie6656
Well, we used to have interesting talk shows. On radio and television.
Now we are stuck with controversy and so called "reality".
They just aren't the same.
Oh yeah thhere's no one more real and relatable and normal than JP lmao
Two of the best addicts in the industry
@@frarfarf he strikes me as a pseudointellectual....comes off as satire...
80s to 2000s were definitely a golden age. You could almost count on there being a good movie (plot/story/acting) every weekend.
Get adventurous and check out the film noir movies from the 30's and 40's. Humphrey Bogart, Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake. Nothing like a black and white film to capture all of your senses. Your imagination is held within the expertise of the camera man and the director, moving every action through light and shadow.
It truly is Hollywood supreme.
I actually totally agree. I'm always intrigued to time travel with film, see how similar we are to people who have come and gone. Its such a cool way to connect those experiences. 👍
I still remember my first cinema experience. Sam Raimi's Spiderman 1 was released. It was magic from the eyes of a five year old me.
@@joeofmacabre07that one was very well done. An American classic, actually
Try 1930s until 2000s.
Dennis Quaid is a national treasure. He needs to be recognized even more than what he already is.
I think he is recognized plenty enough already...
Same with Jeff Bridges... both seem very cool and laid back with fans.
He’s one of the actors of our time.
i always liked him as an actor. i was incredibly disappointed to find out he’s a fucking maga idiot
I can't wait to see his Reagan biopic this August. One of the few movies I would pay to see this year. John Voight is also starring in it. Gonna be a classic, I'm sure.
It’s literally the only movie I’m looking forward to seeing this year. I hope it’s playing everywhere
Its so true that when you find out to much personal stuff about you favourite actors/ musicians it changes your whole perception of them and even puts you off their material
Only if you let it. As long as you're not doing something terrible, I don't see why I should care.
All that stuff about P Diddy, especially the video of him beating up his girlfriend... He's a great producer, and I actually like him as a rapper, but I wouldn't go to one of his shows. However, if the "scandal" was that he supports Trump or Biden, or he's gay, or that he said something bad that he shouldn't have said (we all make mistakes)... We're cool. As long as you are a good person.
I point this out because I've seen a lot of people online who seems to lose their respect for an actor or musician just because of their political views, as if we all have to agree on everything. It doesn't matter.
Only if you let it. As long as you're not doing something terrible, I don't see why I should care.
All that stuff about P Diddy, especially the video of him beating up his girlfriend... He's a great producer, and I actually like him as a rapper, but I wouldn't go to one of his shows. However, if the "scandal" was that he supports Trump or Biden, or he's gay, or that he said something bad that he shouldn't have said (we all make mistakes)... We're cool. As long as you are a good person.
I point this out because I've seen a lot of people online who seems to lose their respect for an actor or musician just because of their political views, as if we all have to agree on everything. It doesn't matter.
Well how come we don't do the same thing when we find out what Dosney CEOs did. All the evil CEOs all over the world. When we find out how greedy they are and don't care bout us lol.
I totally agree. I think the mystique is part of what keeps you drawn to them, and once you know too much that magic is gone and sometimes even turns you off.
I try not to let that happen, for example with DeNiro.
Quad seems so genuine. I think this is why the long-format of these interviews works.
I still remember Dragonheart from 1996... What a beautiful and moving movie. Thanks Mr Quaid for your stellar career and all the good stories you helped gave to us.
Great film!
Amazing score!
Thank you Mr Quaid (and Mr Connery and Mr Thewlis) ❤
Enemy Mine and Frequency
I still remember Innerspace.
This feels like I'm chilling in the backyard and listening to my uncles on either side of the family chatting it up over the grill while having some beers. If only I actually had family like this!
Nobody has a family like this, so dont worry
Oh, I wish I could invite you to my family gatherings. I’m one of the fortunate ones to have had a family you would enjoy. Tomorrow, on July 4 th, we will have 25 of us ( it’s often more. There are 32 in my immediate family. I’m the mother of 8.). I will help my husband grill, eat watermelon and homemade ice cream, swim in hot Mississippi, go to our local fireworks show on the lake, have endless conversations w grandchildren and children, and go to bed exhausted. If you lived near me, I’d invite you bc we always have extra people that need a place to go for a holiday. I am quite blessed, and I know it. Not everyone has what I have. Must give credit where credit is due: God( I built my life around scriptural principles as laid out in the Bible , and I have a kind husband.)
Dennis Quaid looks great for 70. He makes a lot of good points too. A rare voice of reason among Hollywood actors.
Say it ain’t so! He’s 70?! Gosh, I feel old. Great guy though. I have always loved him and his movies.
Botox and hair dye
Stumble stammers and struggles with his voice.
Great guy but time is catching up.
@@johnhedtke7571 I noticed that as well. I figured he’s on something
@joshua-nf3rx Looks great for 70, but definitely sounds like he's on something. Not a good look. Reminds me of Jessica Simpson painful interview a few years ago. It was painful listening to her talk. She was a bit worse than he is, but he definitely on that same side of struggle.
Dennis Quad is a superb actor. I remember him from my childhood in the 80's in the movie 'Inner Space'.
I've recently watched him in a couple of brilliantly Christian/faith based movies, both true stories.
And I'm all for him being open about his faith in Jesus when in Hollywood that is frowned upon!
Innerspace was way ahead of it's time. That was my favorite Martin Short movie also. Haven't seen in in 15+ years but I'm downloading it now. Thanks for the reminder!
@@rokthor7032 yeah and it's the movie where Meg Ryan was actually beautiful before going all trout lips!!
Breaking away was and is an absolute classic
What was the movie with him making out with a dude? The one set in the 1950s?
"superb actor."
LOL. Chill, brah. He ain't quite Daniel Day-Lewis, now is he?
“That brings them down to Earth and that’s not good if you’re a star.” Well said, as always
I loved Innerspace as a kid. This magical moments are completely missing today. No one makes movies like this anymore.
Indeed....... it was to cool.....
Yes ChrisNoeth. Movies were fun. Now fun isn't important as Hollywood is all about other feelings or narratives such as Depth, Cynicism and projecting a social or political affiliation. Hollywood ate itself and wonders why theatre attendances are low.
What a pleasant unexpected guest surprise. Big fan of both these guys.
I like the way Dr Petersen "listens" before he asks a question
So good to see Dennis Quaid. Almost forgot what a great voice he has but didn't forget that smile.
I'm surprised after all the coke he did.
Loved that insight on how knowing more about an actor's life can ruin your connection with a character. It helped me understand why some modern movies make me feel nothing
A friend of mine didn't know Niel Patrick Harris played for another team. He immediately stopped watching how I met your mother because he couldn't wrap his head around the character being a skirt chaser and it not being genuine. I don't know if this is what you meant but I wanted to feel special and contribute
@@beetlejuice3x309 For whatever reason, I knew NPH was gay from way back. I remember telling a friend...hey, Doogie Howser's gay! I didn't care, I just thought it was a funny sentence to say at that moment. Anyway, it impressed me that he could pull off Barney Stinson so perfectly. He's still one of my favorite characters from any TV show I've ever watched regularly.
I sooo loved Breaking Away I was in LA by
coincidence...what a lovely film also I was so shocked thst everyone stood up and applauded...I had never experienced that before!!!
Dennis, you were always one of my favorites. I'm 63, female, loved Breaking Away (the short lived tv series was filmed right outside my dorm in Athens, GA and I'll never forget how they glued leaves on the trees to make it look like fall). But in the 90s, my household (two girls) was glued to your version of Parent Trap and I thought you were just dreamy. Must've watched that movie 50 times. You're looking good! And I love that you're not too into Facebook, I feel the same way. All the best, great interview!
I can't believe Dennis Quaid just turned 70 in April! Wow! He looks fantastic 😍
He looks every bit of 70. I'm the same age so I know.
He sounds like he on drugs or booze
Just for men.
He used to be a cigarette chain smoker. In fact his co-workers used to complain about having to work with him. Don't know if hes quit now. Hes barely recognisable. Face looks like a punching bag.......
@@degsbabe that what being 70 does to you genius
The last two movies I saw in theater was Midway, starring Dennis Quaid, and Sound of freedom. Both very much worth the watch.
Midway was a good one
Sound of Freedom and Unsung Hero
Last I've seen: A star wars movie (Brought back to theater for May 4Th), Labyrinth (Brought back to the theater), Sound of freedom, Nefarious ( amazing movie), another star wars (brought back), and John Wick 4. In June on of my sons and I are going to see the Lord of the Rings movies, in theater. As you can see, we're enjoying the old movies, on the big screen.😁
Sound of freedom was a lot better than what I was expecting.
@@darthgamer79 I teared up
One of the few times you see Peterson relaxed and enjoying a conversation...they seem to have a lot in common to chat about.
Quaid seems really easy to talk to and seems to bring Peterson out of himself, very good.
GREAT CHOICE for an interview subject! Denis Quaid is awesome
Anyone seen Frequency? Loved Dennis Quad in it.
Great movie.
Ya, one of my faves, too!
I LOVE FREQUENCY. I've probably watched it at least 10 times.
Little Chief! Dennis was great in that!
Yes that movie is fantastic!
It's just sad. I miss the old days. There's just nothing good to watch anymore. I love older movies because they are slower placed and don't rely on all the special effects and jumpy cuts.
I just rewatched a movie from 1990 that I remembered watching when I was 6-years old. It’s called Shipwrecked and its Norwegian. It’s about a young boy that voluntarely travels to sea in the 1850s to save his parents farm that his sea-injured father cant keep up paying the debt, the ship gets wrecked in a storm between Sydney and Calcutta, he fights off british pirates by making traps on his deserted island, finds treasure, earns the respect from his shipmates and comes home rich with a beautiful girl and buys up his parents farm just before it goes to the lender. I think Jordan would love that movie.
I just watched "Enemy Mine" the other day for the first time in probably 15 years or so, and I had forgotten just how emotional a movie that one is. It's probably my favorite Dennis movie.
That is such a great movie one of my favorites for sure. It is emotional, especially the part where the alien has the baby and then passes away
I loved that movie. Unfortunately I have only seen it once and have never been able to find it again.
That's the one where the late great Loe Gosset Junior played the alien right? Great movie!
Great movie! Used to watch it all the time growing up. The performances were so fantastic.
Daweeeeeeetch!!! 😂
My family was a huge movie family. We loved going to the movies once a month, after the pandemic we stopped going. I feel there were many reasons why…
1. Lack of quality movies, moves are very predictable
2. Agendas being pushed
3. Price
4. The environment changed, people are rude and don't know move etiquette
nailed it...
The appeal and the glamour that Hollywood once brought to the world is dying if it isn’t already dead. Also, we’re learning more and more about how sick and nefarious that industry actually is.
People looked up to these people before they realized that they are even more fucked up then them. There is nothing left to idolize when you see people like Johnny Depp playing some role when you know he is some heavy alcoholic.
It had to die because it was truly an illusion and it’s time to wake up.
right?
We knew about the casting couch forever.
We have removed all motivation for men to finance big movies so now the only motivation to produce is political
Remember when real movie stars would never step out in public unless they were dressed well? Now most of them dress in sloppy sweat pants and over sized Tshirts. They just seem like overly entitled rich brats. The glamour is gone. It was better when we didn’t know everything about their private lives.
I think he's on to something; it was the mystery surrounding movie stars that made them appealing. Once we knew too much about them we started to dislike them.
I remember fellow Canadian Norm Macdonald mentioning how seeing DeNiro in an interview brought down his admiration of him all the way down to "this guy's a fool!"
[4:38] "It brings them down to earth, and that's no good if you're a star." This is such a clever statement to have in the middle of the dialogue. You can see that Jordan is proud of it, and rightfully so.
It’s worse than that. They reveal their political stance and we really don’t want to know. In most cases it’s just disappointing.
That comment stood out for me as well. Really really meaningful
If you watch a lot of Peterson content you can tell it’s just another day in the office for him.
Quaid didn't really buy into that description, he prefered the more modest point of view.
I don't think he or Dennis is right. At least not about movie stars being in interviews and speaking their mind on politics.
You can go back to any era and find the biggest stars doing these things.
Marlon Brando was thought of as mysterious compared to his peers and even he did interviews and made big political statements all the time.
Dennis Quaid is a favorite actor of mine because he always nails the roles he takes and he seems very authentic and likable IRL.
Also, I really respect his lifelong commitment to fitness. The guy is 70, can pass for 55, and has been in solid shape his whole career.
can pass for 55? LOL? ur kidding right? I'm 54 and look WAAY better than he does. He looks his age.
@@rafezetter8003 I'm 49, hate the sun and have this weird genetics thing from my mom, Grandpa called me Whitey when I was a kid, but my hair just keeps getting darker as I get older. Mom went from blonde to deep brown chestnut.
Any half decent makeup artist could convince you he was under 50 w/o CGI or effects.
@@Ron-d2s sure with makeup - but he's way too "jowly" to be 50 - skin elasticity has gone and it shows.
@@rafezetter8003 Did I mention the lights and camera...... In person, no makeup yea an ancient monkey's but might look better.
@@Ron-d2s It is normal for most people to see the same thing. My hair went from chestnut to black, so did my mom's. Then it will turn gray. Very normal.
Dennis Quaid is a legend. Glad guys like him and Kurt Russell are still around and making movies. True movie stars
Lol kurt Russell? A b actor like Bruce Willis 😂 . They are like action stars a bit
I agree. Dennis Quaid, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Costner, Keanu reeves, Kurt Russell, Gary oldman, Mel Gibson, Tom cruise, Eddie Murphy are still working and still good.
@ 7:45 Jordan & Quaid conversationally stumble upon THE single biggest reason why many younger folks today suffer from anxiety. Everything is “for or on the record” and the Court is in session 24/7.
Truth.
Hollywood is terrible
Hollyweird
Terror and controversy sell. Just look at this platform.
I definitely agree with you on that, that’s why I gave up on my dream job
Hollywood is dead...
Hate Hollywood! Horrible people.
Dennis has my respect. I can't say the same thing for most in Hollywood.
He sounds drunk tho
Clint Eastwood, Kurt Russell Sylvester Stallone Denzel Washington, Morgan freeman are still my heroes.
@@alexb7641or it's from a stroke
@@noahgonzalez5589 did he have a stroke?
A drunk Republican is better than a sober Democrat. If Dennis has had a few nips...so what. He is relatively coherent and well worth listening to. What bothers me in Hollywood is Climate hypocrisy and virtue signaling. Keeping it real counts for more today than ever.
My first time going to a Theater was to see the movie "The Rookie" starring Dennis Quaid. Ever since then I've always enjoyed and appreciated his performances. This was a very nice interview 👍🏼
Dennis Quade I remember watching several of your movies when I was younger that I will never forget. Inner space was my favorite and then Dreamscape I loved too.
ENEMY MINE! INNERSPACE! - Absolute legend here, love Dennis
Eff yeah!
And Frequency :)
Sam houston in the alamo to
The Right Stuff
Just watched Enemy Mine a day ago. Perfect.
My favorite Dennis Quaid character will always be his portrayal of Gordon Cooper in “The Right Stuff”. He was “the best pilot he ever saw”. 😉
Yes!
I loved that movie (The right stuff)!
My favorite is Innerspace together with Martin short. Funny movie. ❤️
@@Funkybassplayer Agree - Innerspace was great.
Frequency with Dennis and Jim Caviezel.
Dennis is an amazing actor and always loved the "Enemy mine"
I used to go see a movie once a week. Its been almost 20 years sense I've been into a theater!
20 years for me too
Same here , not missing much with the state of films now being made.
I can respect Dennis Quaid as an actor. As a person in this interview, he seems like a nice guy, a reasonable person, so I can respect him that way. I really enjoyed his performances in The Right Stuff as Gordon Cooper, and in Enemy Mine as Willis Davage. If this was an ad for the movie Reagan, it works well. It convinced me to see it when it comes out.
A druggie, a cheater and a beater. Real stand up guy.
Movies,actors and actresses were so much better back in the older days, then compared to today. Only thing better today is the special effects, but not the acting or the writing.
I agree 💯
Back in the day, actors and actresses had contracts with studios. They would have to make X amount of movies in Y amount of years. The best actors and actresses got the best contracts, which also stipulated public behavior. The actors couldn't reflect negatively on the studio. Today, everyone is independent and can say and do what they want. Eventually, you find out that your favorites are all nutcases, hateful, or completely unlikable. It was better for the public to have the studio contract buffer, imo. There are very few actors or actresses I like today, and it's because of who they are irl.
I think Florence Pugh is a throwback to an earlier time of real quality.
The thing 1982, practical effects, far better than any cgi
Jimmy Stewart was class!
Yes. I had an anthropology professor say, once, that the ability to forget is necessary for progress and development. The last part of the discussion in this clip brought those words back like I heard them yesterday. That was over 20 years ago and, man, is that true more than ever. They are so right about the value of being able to forget and leave the past in the past and the tragedy of social media preventing such necessity for a healthy culture/individual.
100% agree.
❤❤❤❤
Hitler died year's ago but our school's & media keep him alive, now some will say it's good to learn about our history so we don't repeat it the same mistakes 😂 how's that working out 🤔
Anyone who has been there when their child was born, are totally surprised when 12-24 months later the woman who went through the ordeal, starts talking about having another one. To me that is the greatest example of being able to forget I've ever seen.
Leonardo? Dennis, you! I love your movies, especially The Rookie. Man, don't undersell yourself.....
And I agree, social media is a chore and will change you. Talking, face to face or over a phone to hear a voice is so important. These days, relationships are such chaos because everyone wants to text or hide.
He’s not. He’s talking about the youngest real movie star currently
I find myself suffering from acute "entertainment fatigue"... I don't even have the energy or desire to watch supposedly "good" movies.
It's tiring because the media is a machine designed to make us stupid with propaganda from our enemies.
After a while it gets real old.
Same
Same
Same, and if I do watch a movie, most generally, it's a remake or just a bad storyline. I just walk away disappointed. Nothing original anymore
@None-jf8xg there are great movies out there, you just have to search for them
Denzel, Downey,Pitt, Dicaprio, Cruise, Kidman. Most of the last true movie stars whose fame extends beyond their peer group are 50+.
I never thought drama people were cool.
Julia Roberts too. She was a huge movie star in the era of true movie stars
Keanu Reeves.
Downey isn't a movie star though. The movie star has to be the draw not the character they play or the franchise they are in.
Tom Hanks
This guy is 70 years old...Let that sink in.
Wow
Didn’t know this!
Lot of work done on his face
…and?
If that’s correct, what does that have to do with what he’s sharing with us? Nothing.
@@lryfogryfo656 i think Dennis looks good for his age.
That movie where the dude talks to his deceased Dad (Quaid) both of whom are firefighters - that was awesome.
Recently my Mrs was watching a movie with him about his Dog, I sat down and watched the whole thing.. loved it
Frequency… D.Quaid and J.Caviezel
It was awesome
I used to always watch the Oscars, and we always waited for the best picture because I would always have seen at least five out of the six of them. Now, I don’t even know the names of these movies that they’re nominated. The movies just aren’t what they used to be. It’s really sad.
Or when some movie wins Best Picture not for best picture reasons...but for the organization to make a political statement.
@@shengwu6044 💯
Growing up without smart phones, without social media...I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Me too.
Me too..! I grew up in the 80's...yesterday while driving with my 17yr old an AC/DC song came on....my son swears we had the best bands....I confessed I didn't know how the vocalist looked like, nor did I know how the lead singer from Chicago, Kansas, Led Zeppelin or The Eagles looked like.....but I can absolutely tell him which band came on the radio every single time....!! No Shazam required....pure wholesome memory of an amazing era...Rock on all the way from Southern Texas!
Same!!❤
Was a kid in the 90s. I just got a small taste of it, but it was amazing. Miss those days
Movies used to be a major part of my life. Several times a week I'd watch at home, DVD or Blu-ray. I'd go to the theater. Now I rarely turn on the TV. And I never go out to the theater. The only movies I see are at my daughter's house, whatever she has on for my grandkids.
I grew up eagerly watching the Oscars because of how much I loved movies. Now I don't give a damn and haven't watched in most of a decade. My wife and I actively look forward to when they cease to exist as a broadcast show and reverts back to a little party for Hollywood insiders that no one cares about... just as they started.
Dennis Quad had some legendary films. He’s an every-man actor, like Harrison Ford. Excellent screen presence and relatable.
My favorite Quaid movie: Enemy Mine! It touched me deeply as a kid and I still love it today.
I LOVE Dennis Quad!! He’s one of my favourite actors of all time!!!
The 80s Dennis Quaid gives me pure nostalgia as a kid. Especially Innerspace👌
You all are spreading so much love. It’s truly heartwarming. Thank you!
Denis Quaid looks fantastic at 70 years young
70 years old not young.
He does and I love him but the hair dye helps!
No he doesnt!! Died hair, nose widened, face fatted up! Almost unrecognizable until he spoke!!
It has been 4 years since my last time in the theaters. Make the numbers and you will understand when all began. I totally get what Peterson says. I dont think I will ever go back to the theaters to watch a movie. Nowadays I just rewatch movies from the 80's and 90's and I can tell you I never get bored of them
The reason no-one goes to the movies anymore is because all we've had is remakes and sequels for the last few years. The focus is profit and not entertainment. Stop thinking about money and start thinking about the audience.
^^ This.
Dennis and Jordan make good points, but the crux is absolutely this; that the _quality_ has gone to hell, and that is the chief reason we aren't going anymore.
another year, another "Marvel" comic book movie with the SAME plot-line and same special effects. Why bother?
Oversaturation of celebrities due to social media and the internet, and less movies and tv series' with good content that is creative and helps you escape from the madness of the world.
I really like Dennis Quaid. Growing up, he was the guy. I love every movie he's been in. He comes across as very authentic, very relatable. I have his gospel album. He doesn’t have the best voice, but you can truly hear his honesty in his vocals. Knowing his backstory, his struggles mingled in with his triumphs, add to my enjoyment of his music. That he's turned his back on all this Hollyweird nonsense, that he no longer feels a need to prove himself to anyone but God increased my respect for him. I'll have to watch the full video.
As a cyclist who grew up in the 70s and 80s, when Dennis mentioned Breaking Away, even before the poster flashed on the screen, I got a tingle up my spine. That movie had such an impact on me and for me represented the magic of Hollywood that is probably lost forever. "Refund?! Refund?! Are you crazy?!!!! Refund?!" Hahahahaha... What a wonderful time to grow up.
As a cycling nerd from the late 70s, into the 80s (where I really picked up the bug), when he mentioned Breaking Away, my ears shot up, too! Hope you get some s'miles in over the 3 day weekend, too!
G~
"Breaking Away" is a good movie, It's one of my favorites.
What about Terms of Endearment, Children of a Lesser God, Kramer Vs Kramer, Ordinary People? Ordinary People was not just a "yuppie drama", it was relatable to so many people. It was a movie that made you feel, people dealing with grief and loss. You don't see that in studio movies today. Movies today don't make me cry, they make me bored or disgusted....
Your quote made me laugh-(Paul Dooley)-one of the great lines of that great movie.....
Oh my gosh, Dennis hit it right on point. Movie stars were like mystique individuals you rarely saw them. And when you did see them, maybe walking around Hollywood or by mistake at a supermarket or what not you are really in awe of those individuals. They were glamorous. They were royalty in a way. I also will include Dennis Quaid as one of those stars. Nowadays, everybody wants to be seen always at all times social media also had a big factor in killing Hollywood. I am in my mid 50s and I truly miss the old Hollywood.
I would love to be sitting at that table with these 2 wonderful men having a discussion!
Love them both! 🤗💖🙏
80's movies were the best because of the storylines- characters- and even the music was so memorable! I show my kids all those movies from my past- because they mean something! Thanks Dennis- Breaking Away and Inner Space kicked ass
Thanks for movie ideas!
Inner Space! Loved that one growing up.
Never thought I'd see Dennis Quaid talking to Jordan Peterson. I love Dennis in all his movies! I used to have such a crush on him when he was younger. Funny thing, my OBGYN has a picture of him and a few other now aging actors on the ceiling. 😂
That's just weird.
Well better than those stupid inspirational ones with a cat or something. 😅
@@NoName-rl3fh I think it's hilarious. He just has a good sense of humor. I don't even know if he put it up there or his nurse did
What a great distraction for the patient! Fabulous idea!
I had a huge crush on him too…Innerspace ?? He was so adorable
am I the only one who loves "Enemy Mine" ...like perfect B Movie....
Dennis Quaid and Lou Gossett Jr. both great actors. God bless Lou. RIP.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
“Zamis get four, five?” Amazing how many times I have been able to use this quote to my husband. We LOVED this movie!
I loved Dennis Quaid in the Christian movie, 'I Can Only Imagine'.. Powerful performance!
Me too! It was great! He has another christian movie about being a pilot and helping a family to land safely. Really good. Both true life stories.
Dennis was great in breaking away with Daniel Stern and also Inner Space with Meg Ryan …..Loved his brother Randy too …..a real counter culture legend
Great interview Dr. Peterson. Dennis Quaid has always been one of my favorite actors. I get the sense that he is genuine and someone you go have a beer with. 😎
I’ve noticed most of my favorite modern actors are European. There are very few American actors that I like, especially younger ones. Most of the better actors are over the age of 60. I think this might because many American actors no longer have a sense of class, whereas European actors still try to exemplify such qualities.
Jordan Peterson chatting with Dennis Quaid - what a treat! Thank you.
Social media killed the movie star. My hope as a screenwriter is that this means we get better stories in the long-term because a celebrity is no guarantee for a hit anymore. But interesting and well done stories still grip audiences. Btw, my own writing is influenced by Peterson a lot, and I just recently watched Flight of the Phoenix :) great movie
I honestly think it might backfire. One of the reasons why we got more original movies thirty years ago was because they had movie stars attached to them. Producers took risks because of them. Now, everything is franchise based.
Many like myself are tired of all the rehashed stories and remakes. Hollywood is lacking creativity. Not just in the writing but directing and editing.
The new fallout series was a huge disappointment for me because the acting lacked passion or excitement and the editing was so sudden and it had no flow from scene to scene. Sure they had a star packed cast but it was wasted.
It was just so lackluster and almost dull at times
@@brokenwrench404Agreed. My son convinced me to check out Fallout because he knows I am a fan of Walton Goggins. I managed to make it through two episodes in one sitting, but have not had the desire to return to it. What I have been rewatching (or watching for the first time) are ‘40s-era film noir. Not every one I’ve watched has been great, but when one realizes the sheer volume of movies the studios were putting out on relatively low budgets it is amazing the quality of acting and cinematography they produced.
I've thought this, too.
"Familiarity breeds contempt." In this case.
Nah wont happen. World is gonna be a very ugly place 10 years from now with how technology is progressing
I remember when the first time you would know a movie was coming out was when it was advertised before another movie in the cinema. People actually got more excited for the previews than the movie.
I am 57 and Dennis Quaid has always been one of my favorite actors. Inner Space, Enemy Mine and Great Balls of Fire were some of my favorite movies of his.
DENNIS is one of my FAVORITES. He is the "Real Deal". NO FAKE. BEST EVER DOC HOLLIDAY!!! He does not live for gossip, his movies/acting is truly his work, his occupation, Love you, Dennis!
As @TheCriticalDrinker says, movies use to be driven by stars. We'd say, "Are you going to the new [insert star name] movie?" Now, we simply say we are going to see this or that movie. Most of the time, it needs to be really special to even get us there.
True I used to see all of the Kevin Bacon movies.
I've found myself looking forward to directors work more than actors as I've gotten older. I'll go out of my way to find out what the latest/next Scorsese, Eastwood, Mann, etc movie is, and very often they have some great actors in them, but I'm definitely not there for the actors any more.
Dennis nailed it. Knowing their details totally takes me out of believing the character they are pretending to be.
Agreed. When I watch a movie, I want to see the characters, not the actors.
Yup. I really noticed it back in the day with Tom Cruise. He was all over the place with his Scientology stuff and his over the top antics on Oprah (the famous jumping on the couch incident).
He was almost blacklisted after that. He had quite the comeback after he basically shut down all personal stuff about himself and stayed out of politics etc Made a couple of really great films and people forgot that he's batshit crazy IRL.
Yeah he makes good films but yikes!
Now that actors are all over social media, being the nitwits, halfwits and dimwits that they really are, it's hard to watch a movie and not go "oh, THAT idiot is starring in it, huh? Pass. I'll wait for it to hit streaming".
What's that quote? Better to be thought an imbecile than to speak and remove all doubt?
This was one of Jordan's best interviews.
The thing that's ruined Hollywood is capital above quality, honesty, decency, art. talent and skill. The same thing that has ruined schools, working government.
Breaking Away is still my favorite movie of all time. Saw it in the theater when I was 7 years old. Great memory.
I’m only 31, but I really enjoyed that movie when I was in high school
You’re not a cutter! I’m a cutter! Best line in the whole movie😂
As a cyclist I loved this movie as it was the first one I remember about cycling being made into a film. I don’t think I’d rewatch it now as it’s probably really dated and a bit cringy. So I’ll stick to the memory of it being a great film in the day.
“Refund?! Refund?!! Refund?!!”
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Quaid is a classic. The parent trap, The rookie, Flight of the Phoenix. Love those movies.
Inner space ..the right stuff
Dragon heart? Hello?
Love Dennis Quaid! Enjoyed the movies you've mentioned. He especially was phenomenal as Doc Holliday in the movie 'Wyatt Earp' (with Kevin Costner) ... Amazing how he and Val Kilmer (movie 'Tombstone') played the role of Doc Holliday differently, yet both equally deserved an Oscar for their individual portrayals. Just my opinion, of course.
Dreamscape is a good one . With Christopher Plummer , Max Van Sydow , and , David Patrick Kelly .It was my favorite movie as a kid.
Breaking Away
Loved Dennis Quaid and one of my most favorite films was the 'Big Easy' with Ellen Barkin. So much so I named my daughter Ellen. Mr Quaid is a good man.
Mr.Quaid has always been an excellent actor. God bless him 🙏
I love the smell in movie theaters. Enemy Mine is one of my faves. So great to see Dennis Quaid in an interview/conversation. One of the greats!
The difference is back in the day you could go to the theater and there would be multiple good movies at any given time. Now there is a few a year.
Yep, 1 or 2 PER YEAR, and even then I'd rather watch them at home, even if I wait 2-3 years until it's free.
Movie maker used to do things: Howard Hawks was a car racer. William Wellman flew fighters in WWI. John Ford was in the USNR. Nowadays they are film school grads.
Like Spielberg?
Dennis is one hell of a movie star. Absolute legend. Great interview