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From the egomania of Ron Burgundy in Anchorman to the gentle naiveté of Elf, Ferrell has given some of the most popular comic performances in recent memory. His more dramatic work includes films like Stranger Than Fiction and Everything Must Go.
Event recorded on 4 October 2011.
Emma Thompson on the very different path she nearly pursued, the "extraordinary" reality of winning an Oscar + why nothing is quite as frightening as stand-up comedy
"Whatever the genre, whether it’s for kids or grown-ups, comedy or drama, all movies are supposed to be suspense movies. You’re always supposed to be wondering what’s going to happen next + you’re supposed to care enough to worry about it a little bit"
Ron Howard chats through his prolific filmmaking career, from Splash to Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind + Rush
Kate Winslet shares her acting advice, looking back @ her career from her first role in Beautiful Creatures to BAFTA-winning performances in Sense & Sensibility, The Reader and Steve Jobs. Oh and working with Leonardo Dicaprio...
Todd Haynes looks back at directing career, from the controversy of his early films to collabs with Julianne Moore + Cate Blanchett
Director Sam Mendes looks back at his career in film + talks genre, working w/actors + portraying Brits + Americans.
The nicest man in Hollywood chats through his career, from Forrest Gump and You've Got Mail to Saving Private Ryan + Captain Phillips
The BAFTA-nominated actress discusses her career and provides insights into credits including Colette, Atonement, The Imitation Game, Pride & Prejudice and Bend It Like Beckham.
Sir Ridley Scott discusses his career, gives advice to aspiring directors and lets us know what he looks for in a script.