With a slew of acclaimed films and several TV series in the last two years alone, it seems Hollywood’s come gunning for Sam Elliott. Fair enough; four decades ago, Elliott came gunning for Hollywood. But not for stardom or money. “It wasn’t about anything but making film, and I knew the kind I wanted to make.” He admired Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne – and the dudes who wrangled their horses. Guys who stood for simple, honest acting; guys we didn’t want to watch being anyone but themselves. That less-is-more approach linked Elliott indelibly with Westerns and inscrutable tough guys for most of his career, but is now proving just as mesmerizing in a surprising range of new roles. When Elliott talks about his (very) storied career, he mentions luck more than talent, but adds that good luck is usually the residual of hard work. We’ll raise a Coors to that.
With a slew of acclaimed films and several TV series in the last two years alone, it seems Hollywood’s come gunning for Sam Elliott. Fair enough; four decades ago, Elliott came gunning for Hollywood. But not for stardom or money. “It wasn’t about anything but making film, and I knew the kind I wanted to make.” He admired Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne – and the dudes who wrangled their horses. Guys who stood for simple, honest acting; guys we didn’t want to watch being anyone but themselves. That less-is-more approach linked Elliott indelibly with Westerns and inscrutable tough guys for most of his career, but is now proving just as mesmerizing in a surprising range of new roles. When Elliott talks about his (very) storied career, he mentions luck more than talent, but adds that good luck is usually the residual of hard work. We’ll raise a Coors to that.
Jim Jefferies is an Australian comic who found success in America by mocking our laws, hypocrisy and leaders – and don’t get him started on actors. But before you take offense, know that he’s an equal-opportunity berator. “The most patriotic thing you can do, whether you’re British, Australian, American, South African, whatever the fuck you are, is speak out about things you don’t agree with.” Also, know that he loves the country that gave him both a permanent home and In-N-Out. It’s just that he points out our flaws as bluntly and uproariously as he does his own. That’s probably why he gets away with it. The guy who puts himself on full public display shares a few things you might not know: the lowest moment of his comedy career, his SRE (standard rate of embellishment) and what to expect from The Jim Jefferies Show. And if you’re after positivity and inspiration… Well, enjoy the conversation anyway.
Jim Jefferies is an Australian comic who found success in America by mocking our laws, hypocrisy and leaders – and don’t get him started on actors. But before you take offense, know that he’s an equal-opportunity berator. “The most patriotic thing you can do, whether you’re British, Australian, American, South African, whatever the fuck you are, is speak out about things you don’t agree with.” Also, know that he loves the country that gave him both a permanent home and In-N-Out. It’s just that he points out our flaws as bluntly and uproariously as he does his own. That’s probably why he gets away with it. The guy who puts himself on full public display shares a few things you might not know: the lowest moment of his comedy career, his SRE (standard rate of embellishment) and what to expect from The Jim Jefferies Show. And if you’re after positivity and inspiration… Well, enjoy the conversation anyway.
Jim Jefferies is an Australian comic who found success in America by mocking our laws, hypocrisy and leaders – and don’t get him started on actors. But before you take offense, know that he’s an equal-opportunity berator. “The most patriotic thing you can do, whether you’re British, Australian, American, South African, whatever the fuck you are, is speak out about things you don’t agree with.” Also, know that he loves the country that gave him both a permanent home and In-N-Out. It’s just that he points out our flaws as bluntly and uproariously as he does his own. That’s probably why he gets away with it. The guy who puts himself on full public display shares a few things you might not know: the lowest moment of his comedy career, his SRE (standard rate of embellishment) and what to expect from The Jim Jefferies Show. And if you’re after positivity and inspiration… Well, enjoy the conversation anyway.
As a film-obsessed 10-year old stranded in a rural suburb of Virginia, Danny McBride went with his parents to pay the cable bill so he could see where all those movies were made. Maybe the magic didn’t happen in that small strip mall office, but a film he made in a small strip mall 20 years later launched a career he never imagined. He made it with friends he still works with today, a group with the hubris to think they were just as talented as the guys they saw working in Hollywood. When you’re right, you’re right. McBride’s genius lies in pulling the rug out from under his characters, and often, his audience; he lulls us into stereotypes and comedy tropes one minute only to detonate them the next. We chat about the hard work of comedy, the Foot-Fist Business Model and the joy of finding your fellow bees.
As a film-obsessed 10-year old stranded in a rural suburb of Virginia, Danny McBride went with his parents to pay the cable bill so he could see where all those movies were made. Maybe the magic didn’t happen in that small strip mall office, but a film he made in a small strip mall 20 years later launched a career he never imagined. He made it with friends he still works with today, a group with the hubris to think they were just as talented as the guys they saw working in Hollywood. When you’re right, you’re right. McBride’s genius lies in pulling the rug out from under his characters, and often, his audience; he lulls us into stereotypes and comedy tropes one minute only to detonate them the next. We chat about the hard work of comedy, the Foot-Fist Business Model and the joy of finding your fellow bees.
As a film-obsessed 10-year old stranded in a rural suburb of Virginia, Danny McBride went with his parents to pay the cable bill so he could see where all those movies were made. Maybe the magic didn’t happen in that small strip mall office, but a film he made in a small strip mall 20 years later launched a career he never imagined. He made it with friends he still works with today, a group with the hubris to think they were just as talented as the guys they saw working in Hollywood. When you’re right, you’re right. McBride’s genius lies in pulling the rug out from under his characters, and often, his audience; he lulls us into stereotypes and comedy tropes one minute only to detonate them the next. We chat about the hard work of comedy, the Foot-Fist Business Model and the joy of finding your fellow bees.
