It’s so weird to see him be older, in my head he’s always between 25-30 years old for some reason.

@OfficialRoses

2 жыл бұрын

same!!!

@robd1329

2 жыл бұрын

I miss his long hair

@janetDT1904

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@IntelligentElephant

Жыл бұрын

I still think of the under 18 version of him lol

@ve.625

Жыл бұрын

I still see him as buddy morgan

“Hollywood movies are reductionist and unhealthy” I love him

@bellapiano9

2 жыл бұрын

When does he say that?

@washtimes87

2 жыл бұрын

@@bellapiano9 15:22

@barobaro1

Жыл бұрын

He just described 90% of youtube comments

@berndtherrenvolk1951

4 ай бұрын

@@barobaro1 Yep. 90% of KZread comments and 99% of Hollylwood movies.

@zam6877

2 ай бұрын

Yup yep, zio, great point great reply

He barely talks about himself, he has so much love for film and editing, and a part of me bets the whole setup was his idea (since he has/had that Rec company!) I loved this!!!!

@omzarinio

Жыл бұрын

Not only that, but when he’s talking about Don Jon, he doesn’t even mention that he’s writer-director. Humble guy.

@biologygirl91

Жыл бұрын

@@omzarinio yes! He talks so much more about the other actors, directors, writers and their talent then he does himself. It’s refreshing to see an actor of his talent not be arrogant and just pat himself on the back.

@aceventuraify

Жыл бұрын

Hope to see him direct more films

@Campbell5339

10 ай бұрын

agreed

@gintoki_sakata__

3 ай бұрын

​@@biologygirl91but talking about yourself doesn't make you arrogant

YES, Vanity Fair. Whoever was the producer behind this and got this shoot, aesthetic, and nostalgic production together, bravo and please continue. You’ve done well.

@andresbarriga5305

2 жыл бұрын

Maximum effort, right? It looks great.

@amadoherrera7326

2 жыл бұрын

I hate the set

@everyone

2 жыл бұрын

yesss agreed!! amazing series ideas!!

@llm4187

2 жыл бұрын

I always found him a pretentious 🍆

@pop130

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it looks fantastic. Loved the background

Joseph is a honest talented underrated actor. Wish to see you in more movies.

@ftuT

2 жыл бұрын

He's not underrated, he used to be everywhere since 500 days of summer, he just kind of faded away; voluntarily or not, that I don't know.

@dragonfly9821

2 жыл бұрын

@@ftuT It was definitely voluntary, at one point he just started focusing on other things (like Hitrecord), and now it seems like he wants to focus on acting a bit more again.

@queenb2450

2 жыл бұрын

He is underrated like we all took Andrew Garfield for granted.

@AntiStraightMaleSociety

2 жыл бұрын

@@ftuT he was popular (especially) in the 90s and 2000s and maybe early 2010s but I think Gen Z and the industry were focusing on other actors by now

@MyChemAndTwilight

2 жыл бұрын

No he's coming back, last year he had 3 movies out - he took a voluntary break to have kids - he said so himself

he’s *NEVER* given mysterious skin to talk about 😭 it’s his best film and peformance imo, in my top 4 favorite movies ever. i love it so so much like

@no-ll7pi

2 жыл бұрын

IKR I’m so disappointed they didn’t include it

@mexiaznann

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! Honestly probably the performance that blew me away the most

@patchworkgirl27

2 жыл бұрын

Legit, I was like what about mysterious skin lol

@ProdbyLex849

2 жыл бұрын

Mysterious Skin stuck with me for yearssss after watching it in high school.

@wweep

2 жыл бұрын

yes!! i feel the same wayy

Love how often he mentions that movie language often isn’t natural and “this is not how people talk.” I love movies and can suspend disbelief and enjoy them but sometimes it’s like … for real? No one would ever say that.

@lynnturman8157

2 жыл бұрын

That's part of the magic trick: getting the audience not to question the implausibilities

@sahej6939

Жыл бұрын

Too much bad writing… it’s only gotten worse

@GiantsRTheBest1

Жыл бұрын

What’s funny is that he claims he did what he said is unrealistic later on in the video describing the compliment Bruce Willis gave him on his acting. He did just the very thing he says is unrealistic

@sabrifilms198

7 ай бұрын

bro i actually do talk that way sometimes

He's such a good story teller. The way he briefly pauses in the middle of every sentence after putting emphasis on a key word really drives the point he is wanting to get across. It's really engaging I wonder if this is him speaking naturally, or if he trained himself to speak this way, because it almost feels like he is acting

@SuperRONDALE

2 жыл бұрын

Nah. That’s how thoughtful people usually speak. That’s how my cousin who is a phenomenal educator speaks usually. I find myself speaking like this when I’m talking about something very important yet intimate, like if one of my friends is going through depression and we’re having an intimate conversation about stuff

@holliswilliams8426

Жыл бұрын

bit of both maybe

@CowboyBoomBoomSlim

Жыл бұрын

Interesting analysis!

I would pay to hear what Joseph has to say if he watched the entire movie 500 days of summer. It’s such a masterpiece

@ringoroll

Жыл бұрын

Just watched it again today. It never gets old, and I cry every time...

@Ryan15beast

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@ringorollI never cry, I feel the weight of the ending, but I never cry. Maybe it’s because I’m like Tom before he’s met summer. I haven’t been in a relationship yet. I also like him at the beginning believe in “the one.”

@rnathanielryaan2034

11 ай бұрын

@@Ryan15beast as you grow, you realise tom aint even the hero

@CoheedBlood

9 ай бұрын

Love the scene with the Carla Bruni song

@shrisiva4016

4 ай бұрын

​@@rnathanielryaan2034He's flawed as well as Summer

i really wish he would have touched on his time doing Inception or Dark Knight Rises. Would love to hear his take on working with Chris Nolan on two totally different kinds of movies

@griffgames9538

2 жыл бұрын

He's done some deep dives for them in prior retrospectives. Entertaining.

@BoardsportsGroup

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6p225ichaTJeLQ.html He did -Vanity Fair ( this channel)

@bigmoviegamer1037

2 жыл бұрын

I think those are the two movies he's talked about the most so that's why he skipped them. Also last year he did another video for vanity fair about his career.

@chrisramirez7357

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was hoping to hear him talk about how Paprika influenced the spinning room scene

@WTWAK

2 жыл бұрын

Numerous interviews with better formats where he details those experiences.

Not only a great actor, but he is a great talker. He is such a positive force

500 Days of Summer, what a truly magnificent film, and that scene that JGL talks about here is flawless.

@paulatreides9806

2 жыл бұрын

exactly yes

@AntiStraightMaleSociety

2 жыл бұрын

Eh it was a good movie, not a masterpiece, it's probably popular for the female audience. In my opinion Mysterious Skin, Brick, Manic and Snowden were definitely his Oscar worthy performances til this date

@oliviabible4702

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntiStraightMaleSociety so movies targeted at women are objectively worse?

@lisacox5405

2 жыл бұрын

@@oliviabible4702 based on that I wouldn’t trust their opinion. I totally agree with you. 500 Days of Summer is legitimately just a good movie. I remember a lot of men at the time even commenting how relatable it was. The film is also loosely based on the relationship between the Director of the film and and an old ex girlfriend.

@danielkim8570

Жыл бұрын

@@oliviabible4702 I dont think thats what he means, generally romance movies targeted at women are shallow and cliche, and the writing is not as sophisticated

Amazing interview! I could listen to Joseph talking about movies for hours. You can tell when an actor is knowledgeable and not only knows his job well but also pays attention to what his colleagues on set are doing

@cjlewis79

2 жыл бұрын

He needs to do more of these!

You can tell that Joseph is the type of actor that LOVES, SPEAKS, BREATHES his craft. It's so refreshing to see an actor that is never bored of what he does

he says a lot of things i like to hear

Glad he views Don Jon highly. A lot of actors turn directors can't talk about their movie without talking about the disappointing box office. I think Don Jon would have been straight to Netflix today and discussed a lot more because it's such a good and articulate movie.

@criticalfallacy

2 жыл бұрын

I never thought about that, but you're right. It really does have a Netflix Original vibe.

@nerudaad

2 жыл бұрын

Don Jon is so good film!

@alleycat7287

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cuz Joe wrote and directed Don Jon.

@damasterme

2 жыл бұрын

it is one of my favorite films i love it so much!

@fiesta061000

Жыл бұрын

very entertaining movie!! 🎥😆📺

JGL is one of my favorite actors. He's a gem. The expectations vs. reality scene gets me everytime I watch it.

@adriancastro3232

2 жыл бұрын

The way he acts is so natural, I love it

I've always liked him. Smart guy. Really seems to live very intentionally. He's not on auto-pilot -- he thinks about what he's doing.

Joseph is one of those rare child stars who never made any scandal , and still is good actor.

The way he consistently weaves sensible life advice into interviews and bits like this without dripping cheese all over the floor, gives me the impression that he is a genuine person in the moment and not just self marketing. 🤔 Anyway, I liked Looper specifically because of his subtle impression of Bruce Willis - its the small things everybody knows about Bruce that he conveyed so well, it became the main attraction of the film for me. And the original was there too! 😮

Watching his older face watch his younger face hits deep.

I could guess why it wouldn't be the best film maybe to talk about in this setting but his performance in Mysterious Skin was amazing.

@micahclawrence

2 жыл бұрын

Gut wrenching

@aliciawalters9850

2 жыл бұрын

yes

@karan_gour

2 жыл бұрын

The only film of his that really matters.

@AntiStraightMaleSociety

2 жыл бұрын

Yes My top JGL films: Mysterious Skin Brick Manic Snowden

@wristsareforgirls04

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I clicked this vid hoping he would cover Manic; my all time favorite performance of his. I hope he knows how special he is. 😭❤️

Brick blew my mind when it came out in 2005. I was ~24 and it just captivated me on every level.. Also, JGL is extremely talented and humble--we need more like him in Hollywood.

@Blinky.Catttt

2 жыл бұрын

Still my top 10 favorite movies and rewatch regularly ;D the best update to noir genre I've ever seen

Fun fact: He didn't say anything about it, but he's the actual director and writer of Don Jon.

Ah, it's so great seeing JGL; still handsome as ever 🥰. Talk about the huge nostalgia trip in this video! 🥺

He needs a podcast, I can listen to him talk about movies forever

I think that 500 Days Of Summer is one of the best movies ever made! It's A MASTERPIECE

@AntiStraightMaleSociety

2 жыл бұрын

For a wattpad girl sure but for Oscar worthy films not really, I would recommend you to watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Mysterious Skin, Brick, Manic and Snowden

@marinag5498

2 жыл бұрын

@@AntiStraightMaleSociety I know the comment was a general one, but I've never been a fan and never used wattpad and I really think you should rewatch it if you think that it's poorly written... It's ok if you don't appreciate romantic comedy, but this is a good one, some scenes are iconic. About the movies you've mentioned, I've seen them all exept Maniac and yeah, I like em

@AntiStraightMaleSociety

2 жыл бұрын

@@marinag5498 btw the movie is called Manic not Maniac, my apologies for the mistake

@rossmanlapig3883

Жыл бұрын

I agree so much ❤️❤️

Watching these classic movies recently and then seeing this interview really makes me feel old! 😭

@IntriguedLioness

2 жыл бұрын

Hearing the sound of a VCR eject a movie makes me feel old! (Be Kind Rewind or pay the fee!)

i love that he talks not just about the character but also the stage craft of film. what an insightful human.

Would love to see more Joseph commenting on his works. He's delightful, self-reflective, and humble! Perfect kind of person for this type of medium.

would’ve loved to heard him talk about Mysterious Skin : (

@rosemary-md3uj

2 жыл бұрын

yeah :( he barely talks about it but i think thats one of his best roles

I love his commentary, you can tell he is passionate about what he does and has a great understanding of storytelling in film

I can watch and listen to Joseph ALL DAY! He's is one of the best actors alive. Love his eloquence and open minded visions. Also, WHAT A SWEETHEART!!!

I don’t usually comment on these vanity fair videos with actors but this one was done spectacularly. Gained a new appreciation for jgl x

I love hearing his perspectives on movie making. The distinctions he made between a lot of Hollywood movies VS those you might see at Sundance were great, especially how many audiences need the actors to speak what they are feeling to capture the moment when that is simply not how a moment happens in real life.

he’s adorable, and was even more adorable in “10 Things I Hate About You.” and i loved “Looper”

My god I'm learning so much about movie making through the interview! He has such a way of making conversation intelligent and intentional. Love this!

500 days of summer is a masterpiece,so is 10 things I hate about you.

@jonolow

2 жыл бұрын

only reason im here haha

@churrgee3675

2 жыл бұрын

They aight , the real masterpiece here is Looper though 😂

jgl the one person i can listen to without feeling bored or skipping through the video. the way he explains stuff is just so intriguing i’m sure i could listen to him explain astrophysics and it would be just as interesting

He explains the processes of filmmaking so well, love that he gives credits to the auteurs/writers/dps/etc

This was great. JGL is very insightful and it's interesting to listen to him talk about scenes etc.! You can tell he loves the art of movies and has a lot of respect for his fellow actors, directors and other crew members. Great person!

So much nostalgia watching this! I just wish he covered some of the others like Mysterious Skin, The Dark Knight Returns, 50/50, Inception

@lauracgc

2 жыл бұрын

Mysterious skin obliterated me. I haven’t been able to watch it since it was in Theatres

i love his choice of movies over the years. great actor, great person. how he differentiates, his transparency..exciting to watch.

Maybe I'm wrong but i want to believe that he is a truly good person/he seems like one

Ahhh I always wondered how they got that reality vs expectations scene in 500 days of summer spot on. Love that he spoke about that.

Looper was such a cool movie, Joseph did such a good job in it

Can we have the extended version or a part two with the other movies he had VHS copies of.

@aliciawalters9850

2 жыл бұрын

!!!!!!

@manicj369

2 жыл бұрын

This comment

@JackKellyBastardMan

2 жыл бұрын

Really hope so. How are they gonna skip those 3 fan-favorites but highlight Super Pumped?

I loved 500 Days of Summer for so long not only because of the main actors in it, but also the scene they had him talk about. I thought that scene was amazing and so true to reality. I wish he talked more about that movie.

@NorthPhilly-zr7xc

Жыл бұрын

That ending makes me sad but that's how it be in real life

@rnathanielryaan2034

11 ай бұрын

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc ending gave me lots of hope ngl cos i dont think i need to run back to that one girl i romanticised the idea about more than our actual rs

thanks for doing a video with jgl! just like most people in the comments, he's my fav actor and i love to see him in any kind of content we can get nowadays. he's just as awesome, genuine, and as sweet as always! his explanations about behind the scene perspective and his gratitude towards so many different people he interacted with is the best, love you so much joseph!!

Very in-depth interview to Gordon-Levitt, he is very insightful on the filmmaking process as an experienced actor and filmmaker himself. Very eloquent and informative. Continue with this series.

I'm so glad he talked about the door close into full screen. I've always thought it was such a profound way to eventually put the world's together especially when (for me - the first time) you think expectations will eventually become the full frame

I loved his 50/50 performance and was hoping that was in the mix but that's just me. Great actor, great artist and what a legacy. Love that he's down to earth, has layers and speaks authentically as a creative.

So sharp and well spoken. Very impressive.

I gained new respect for JGL after I saw Mysterious Skin, which is a film that will stick with me forever. He is extremely underrated and his performance in that movie is utterly incredible and devastating.

@sarahschuler9132

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen MANIC? That and MYSTERIOUS SKIN are so raw and poignant. They're so real in the most heart-wrenching way.

@carrie2469

Жыл бұрын

@@sarahschuler9132 I haven’t yet, this is on my watchlist! I will make it a priority

The humility he exhibits throughout this whole interview is striking. Could have talked about himself and his choices and his memories and instead, he spent the whole time elevating those he's worked with.

Just an incredible video, Joseph Gordon-Levitt really knows his stuff and it's great to just see an actor nerd out over film techniques and philosophy.

I’m tearing up watching him react to 500 days of summer, I remember being so obsessed with that movie when I was younger. It really takes me back ❤️❤️

@ringoroll

Жыл бұрын

I'm still obsessed...

You can really tell how much JGL loves movies the way he speaks about these scenes.

Joseph at 1:58: this is one of those lines that was hard to do because it was completely unrealistic! also Joseph at 12:15: *exists*

@alex0589

2 жыл бұрын

ahahahah BACKINTHEGAMEYEAH

Enjoyed this to the fullest! Joseph's insights are always a treat! Great editing as well! Loved the nineties inspo! :)

The most underrated and one of the most greatest actor of all time

Loved this interview! Joseph is a great actor, deserves more love and more good movies.

His takes were so insightful to the craft that goes into each shot and idea and really respect that

Don Jon is also great and it’s written and directed by him which is amazingly impressive

@micahclawrence

2 жыл бұрын

Underrated. Very poignant ending about maturity and love too.

500 days of summer is a movie that completely distroyed me emotionally in a definitely too young age.... pain.

I didn’t want this to end! He’s such a beautiful person🤍 thank you vanity fair!

Wow what a nice interview to watch! I think I could listen to him talk about movies for hours!!!

I am SO pleased at the continuity of that one piece of hair on his lapel. This is being shot on a set, but it feels less planned and full of reshoots, and more like a genuine conversation. Very enjoyable.

@NoudlePipW

2 жыл бұрын

You absolutely *know* everyone who read this went back to look (including me!)😂

great video!! I love JGL as an actor, he is so into his craft and incredibly underrated- but this was just so fun to watch because of the production and overall aesthetic compared to other "actors breaking down their characters/films while sitting in front of a white background".

This is SO AWESOME!!! Love this! I wish more celebs would do this format!!! 🤩

I love listening to him speak about the movie process . What a great interview!

I recently watched (500) Days Of Summer and it's one of my favorite movies of all time, and it wouldn't be as good without JGL in it. JGL was absolutely *perfect* for the role, I'd give my thanks to him for making the character who he was.

I love Joseph Gordon-Levitt's style. He made this a film/acting class. He should teach if he doesn't because he's so good at it.

he's a brilliant actor, so underrated. i love hearing him dissect these films

I love how human this person is

His so insightful and honest about himself, the industry, the movies and overall in general this is such an interesting content! Congrats Vanity Fair this is quality content at it's best

he’s a genius. so intelligent. love how deep he went

i reallyyyy needed to see this, thanks to whoever made this

He is so real and honest and humble! I love him so much!

I will ALWAYS love 10 Things I Hate About You because of JGL (one of the reasons anyway). He was such a great young actor in that movie and to see him progress throughout these movies is just so amazing! He's come so far and has done such great movies! I wish they had done more of the movies that he's done, like Inception

1:10 I love how he cleared that up for us, 'cause it's true.

I want more of this series PLEASE

Brick was one of the first films I saw where I truly learned to appreciate a film rather than just enjoy it. My friend and I rented it when we were just out of high school and really shaped the way I enjoy media as a whole as an adult.

Such a nice guy -especially how he keeps talking about how good the people he worked with are👍

Always loved JGL! He's such a kind and intelligent guy and has one of the most impressive filmographies in Hollywood.

thank you so much for this video! Joseph is my fav actor ever and he deserves more and more attention

I love listening to him talk about movies because he talks with such passion and you can tell he has love for the entire movie making process. I only wish he had talked about 50/50 because its one of my favorites! 💕

One of my favorite actors, love this dude.

Please do this with more actors - this was fantastic !!!

I love Joseph so much!!! He is an incredible soul. I loved him in every movie. He is so well spoken, much love to him.

I have always really admired and respected this dude as an actor and how great to see that he comes across as someone who deserves admiration and respect in real life too.

Loved this interview...so many little things about the art of movie making. You can tell he has a deep passion for film-making while also having a healthy attitude about the idealism of it.

I wish he revisited Angels in the Outfield! Shaped my childhood.

wow , he's just amazing , would love to see more of him !!

joseph gordon-levitt is easily one of my favorite actors and I could listen to him for hours! Such a cool and interesting guy!

Joseph is a great actor!

@IntriguedLioness

2 жыл бұрын

I never saw his TV show but watching him grow up in movies blows you away. A consummate professional even at that age!

I love JGL, he's 41 years old, yet he still looka so baby faced.

@loveforeignaccents

2 жыл бұрын

No, not really.

loved this! keep em coming, vf!

brick was one of my favourite JGL movies EVER i'm so glad he gets to talk about it!!!!

Awwww man, I wished he had time to talk about 50/50. One of my all time favorite movies 🥺