I met Edward Norton on a street corner once. It was New York City and he was with his family. I approached him and thanked him for his work. He said “thank you Rolly”. It was an example of genuine people bring anywhere and probably bring everywhere.
I believe thanking an actor for his work is one of the kindest, honest things a fan can say. I'm glad you had the chance to do that with Edward Norton.
No. Making movies is not intellectual. Actors always try to make it seem like this extravgant and intelligent career. But they are literally doing what we all did at ages like 3 to 10. Playing make believe! 🤣 Real rocket science to it! And it is not even true acting cause 99% of them do not memorize their lines. They could not recite them verbatum if their lives depended on it! So i call cap on this notion and your comment. 🤢🤮
@whereswaldo05 what an amusingly narrow-minded comment. This is like saying baseball isn't a proper sport because they don't hit the ball through a hoop. They are different things, but baseball and basketball are both sport. Similarly, film acting and theatre acting are both acting, just different sides of the same coin. You'll understand when you are older that the world is much more nuanced than you currently believe. Have a good one.
"American History X" is one of the greatest screen performances ever committed to film. He should have won the Oscar that year. Thanks for a great interview.
American History X man. His transformation from someone so menacing to someone so reformed,compassionate and empathetic within that role. And that heartbreak and pure desperation he displayed at the end. That film and role is and will always be relatable in every facet. When you are young, your environment will define you, no matter what. But what you make of it is your choice at the end. And your choices have consequences. That is a big big lesson I carry with me from his role and that film. It’s a remarkable piece of art.
That movie is, in effect, what all the 'White Female Teacher in the hood' were. As opposed to the "White Savior" it's the opposite, Black Academic "gets through" to the hateful white boy, and teaches him the error of his ways. Simple propaganda.
Very insightful! Thanks. Edward seems very passionate & the questions given really made him genuinely open up. Many of his roles had an impact on me in my younger years.
"Primal Fear", "American History X" and "Fight Club" were three of the greatest and most defining performances of the 90s, even all time. What a genius actor!
Primal Fear and American History X yes Fight Club not so much Should watch the Painted Veil which is a hidden gem and he was excellent in that Illusionist and the 25th Hour are both amazing also Down in the Valley if you are a die hard Norton fan
I've known him since Red Dragon. Then went and watched his movies before and after. He is a great actor and I cannot put my finger on any movie that was not quality by him. At least in the ones I have a watched. :)
Edward Norton is Perfection as an Actor; and it's the reason he remains Unforgettable in the minds of People. The industry has always taken him for Granted.
Want solid proof Norton is a GREAT actor? He wore a mask in Kingdom of Heaven and absolutely crushed it. Best actor in the film and you couldn't even see his face.
Edward Norton came into my coffee shop several years ago and at first i thought "huh, that guy looks like Edward Norton" and then i heard him talk and thought "Huh, that guy sounds like Edward Norton" and eventually when he came to the register and asked for an almond milk mocha, i worked up the courage to ask him in a sort of whisper because the shop was full of people and he looked tired: "Excuse me, but....Are you Edward Norton?" "Yeah". I just stood there with a big smile on my face and said "......cool" He smiled back and said "How ya doin kid?" "Good good, i'll have your drink ready soon". That was it. I didnt ask for an autograph or selfie. Nobody believes me but he was nice and i didnt want to bother him with an autograph or selfie.
What he said at the end about artistic endeavors is just amazingly profound. You live a life & you gain experience & you express that in your art. But then at some point you hit a wall. And then you decide to either continue rehashing what you've already expressed OR you decide to put your expression aside so that you can accumulate more experience & more living & let that take you where it will--into continuing to express yourself artistically or maybe not. Either way, the latter is infinitely harder & more challenging (and ultimately more interesting/rewarding) than the former.
Edward is my favorite actor. I love the movies "The Illusionist" and "The Painted Veil". He's so talented, versatile, handsome, charming and I'm obsessed with his voice.
I've always loved Norton - and being a Baltimore boy, I have enormous parochial interest. And I always knew he was smart. But I did not realize I'd be sitting here taking notes - he's giving me homework to do.
I liked Edward in Fight Club and American History X. When I found out much later after watching him in Kingdom of Heaven he was King Baldwin he has always been with me as one of the great actors of all time. He is teaching us something in his work. Not just entertaining us.
Been a fan since I saw him in “Primal Fear” in 1996. Edward Norton is one of a kind. He’s super intelligent, so thoughtful, so well-spoken, passionate, cultured, AND delivers excellent work consistently. I would watch any movie or tv show he’s in because he’s so brilliant whatever role he takes on. I love that he says if he doesn’t feel a little uncomfortable upon entering a project he’d be a little worried. That’s the mind and attitude of someone that always aspires to be better and is courageous enough to step over their own comfort zone to keep reinventing themselves. He’s also so honest and real. So much respect for him. Besides all the big movies he’s well-known for, “Score” with Bob De Niro and the late Marlon Brando is another one that I like. He plays a crook with a mask of innocence or normalcy just as flawlessly as he plays a less evil character, but always with a little edge, complexity, and nuances that keep you intrigued. Thanks for this video. It was such a delight to listen to his multifaceted experiences and deep thoughts. All the best to him and his continued excellent career.
This was uploaded 3 weeks back and there are 990 likes and 109 comments, wow man what is that, what are we paying attention to on UA-cam? I found this by accident sadly and I am imediately drawn in, love this guy and this interview and yeah this guy, I don't know him personally, but love his work, thank you Edward Norton!
@@BeBetterTomorrow321 They're metrics to judge interest, obviously. Same with views, which this video only has 133k views. There is absolute garbage videos out there that get millions of views.
Such am amazing conversation. Thank you for such incredible insight and your experience... 'satire aimed at the correct targets' Such an incredible collaborative experience to direct and edit a film. Counting my blessings to be in this arena with so many amazing artists 🎨
many profound statements made on this video that are relateable on any level in a day to day situation. thanks Edward, you are Erudite and incredibly respectworthy.
Sometimes I get frustrated by algorithms, but this time the algorithm offered some gold. Sometimes we are offered such short and shallow interviews with famous actors that it makes me think that they are also shallow, and don't have much to offer or say. So the freedom and space that Edward was given in this interview allowed us to glimpse the real depth and richness that the visual arts can offer. Far from shallow is Edward as he exudes wisdom and passion. Thank you for this
He is effing brilliant, Norton. I find myself, almost in a trance as he discusses Fight Club and how The Graduate are “almost identical” in terms of “narrative construct.” Brilliant
I always loved Norton in nearly every one of his roles. There never really seemed to be anything non-genuine. And to me... that's pretty important to "being along for the ride" with any given character--hero or villain. In my own series, "Diamond Dragons", I've really tried to make certain that the TRUTH of each character is right there, in your face. However, simultaneously, there are surprises along the way which I've nested hints for throughout the books. When the major moments during the storytelling arrive, competent, dedicated readers would certainly be rewarded.
Edward Norton will always come in the list of memorable actors because his fascinating selection of scripts followed by efforts he put for character portrayal. For Fight Club, he rehearsed more than a month just for suitable narration & voice tone. He is made for great projects. Whether Birdman, Primal Fear, American History X & the few more. He should do more projects across the movie & tv series industry. Love from India ❤🔥
Such a genuine way of communicating. I am a bit dissapointed that when asked why he thinks Fight Club is still so powerful, he doesn't show any contempt for the modern condition.
He’s a really good actor! I love these kind of interviews where the actor intellectually explains their art work, not the stupid Hollywood what are you wearing tonight stuff! Well done!
Still think American History X is one of his best roles. Serious, serious movie. Excellent breadth in his performance of the role. And what is it with the public not getting David Fincher's films excellence immediately? Same thing happened with Shawshank Redemption, failure at box office, massive and regularly the top of best 500 movies of all time etc polls. I would add the Netflix series Mindhunter to this which is also not appreciated more widely, and is similarly excellent. Fincher is one of the great directors.
It’s an absolute masterpiece, riddled with life lessons and absolutely beautiful cinematography compliments of Tony Kaye. Edward Norton borderline shifted the goal post with this performance.
Agreed, amazing work all round. And the character arc for Norton's is one of the most radical changes. Dark material in which there is hope of overcoming extreme prejudice. And also something which is somewhat lacking today, in that he is able to move past his former transgression and grow as a person, but you get to see the cost with his brother following him and ending up a victim of hate.
Much as I love Edward Norton, I have difficulty listening to people edit as they speak ... seems the sentences never finish and the point takes a while to be made.
I think taking a while for the point to be made is a good thing. It shows that he's really thinking about his answer and wants it to be as truthful and sincere as possible.
I liked his point about how a single filmmaker will use AI tech to create a full production and that we're likely facing a new wave of auteur expression.
I feel like I’m listening to Jim Morrison when he prophesied that one day music would be made by a single person using some sort of electronic/digital machine to compose and manipulate sound.
the student moderator trying too hard, constantly saying, "yeah", "uh hmmm"...interrupting him without comprehending. He is not having a conversation with her.
Amazing how he is an asshole to fans who greet him, asshole to those who direct him Tony Kaye famously and yet Wes Anderson has worked with him multiple times
Fight Club was the first mainstream thing that reflected exactly what Norton is talking about here: the broad dissatisfaction of any thinking sensitive person of a certain generation of what capitalism has done to meaning... I used to watch (almost literally) religiously at university
I met Edward Norton on a street corner once. It was New York City and he was with his family. I approached him and thanked him for his work. He said “thank you Rolly”. It was an example of genuine people bring anywhere and probably bring everywhere.
How did he know your name?
@@Uglybuttfiend I told him when I introduced myself .. I said “hi, I am Rolly , nice to meet you”
I wanna meet Edward Norton, you lucky bro
I believe thanking an actor for his work is one of the kindest, honest things a fan can say. I'm glad you had the chance to do that with Edward Norton.
@@rollyknevels3570You are lying, it is impossible 😊
Norton needs to be hit with more intellectual questions about art and filmmaking, he is the best kind of guest for these kinds of questions.
Music too.
No. Making movies is not intellectual. Actors always try to make it seem like this extravgant and intelligent career. But they are literally doing what we all did at ages like 3 to 10. Playing make believe! 🤣 Real rocket science to it! And it is not even true acting cause 99% of them do not memorize their lines. They could not recite them verbatum if their lives depended on it! So i call cap on this notion and your comment. 🤢🤮
@whereswaldo05 what an amusingly narrow-minded comment. This is like saying baseball isn't a proper sport because they don't hit the ball through a hoop. They are different things, but baseball and basketball are both sport. Similarly, film acting and theatre acting are both acting, just different sides of the same coin. You'll understand when you are older that the world is much more nuanced than you currently believe. Have a good one.
@@WheresWaldo05says the kid who does nothing with his life.
@@WheresWaldo05 I agree
"American History X" is one of the greatest screen performances ever committed to film. He should have won the Oscar that year. Thanks for a great interview.
I agree!!!
That movie was deep on a Trutha level!!!
Eddie picks great movies to be in! I think he is multi talentoso like Cher Joaquin
That movie is complete dreck, despite the strong turn by Norton.
no, thank you sean, thank you
You are absolutely Right; Hollywood has always taken this incredible Actor for Granted.
American History X man. His transformation from someone so menacing to someone so reformed,compassionate and empathetic within that role. And that heartbreak and pure desperation he displayed at the end. That film and role is and will always be relatable in every facet. When you are young, your environment will define you, no matter what. But what you make of it is your choice at the end. And your choices have consequences. That is a big big lesson I carry with me from his role and that film. It’s a remarkable piece of art.
American History X is masterful. Watched it again recently
That movie is, in effect, what all the 'White Female Teacher in the hood' were. As opposed to the "White Savior" it's the opposite, Black Academic "gets through" to the hateful white boy, and teaches him the error of his ways.
Simple propaganda.
Few performances stack up against it - Daniel Day Lewis as Bill the Butcher is one of the few in that stratosphere. AMX is a cinematic masterpiece.
Norton is very good. It's a shame the movie was dross and riddled with clichés.
Very insightful! Thanks. Edward seems very passionate & the questions given really made him genuinely open up. Many of his roles had an impact on me in my younger years.
Such a wonderful interview! It's always a pleasure to listen to that man speak.
"Primal Fear", "American History X" and "Fight Club" were three of the greatest and most defining performances of the 90s, even all time. What a genius actor!
People vs Larry Flint
Even lesser roles (Score, Italian Job, Hulk) still knocked it outta the park!
Primal Fear and American History X yes
Fight Club not so much
Should watch the Painted Veil which is a hidden gem and he was excellent in that
Illusionist and the 25th Hour are both amazing also
Down in the Valley if you are a die hard Norton fan
I thought his performance in The Painted Veil was one of the best I've ever seen on screen, nuanced and powerful.
Yes that's my favorite movie from Edward
I’ll have to check that one out.
It's a great movie!
I've known him since Red Dragon. Then went and watched his movies before and after. He is a great actor and I cannot put my finger on any movie that was not quality by him. At least in the ones I have a watched. :)
I sooooo agree. One of my favorite films❤
Fight Club was always one of those special movies you always have to go back to. It is perfect.
David Fincher sure is a film genius
Edward Norton is Perfection as an Actor; and it's the reason he remains Unforgettable in the minds of People. The industry has always taken him for Granted.
Want solid proof Norton is a GREAT actor? He wore a mask in Kingdom of Heaven and absolutely crushed it. Best actor in the film and you couldn't even see his face.
Still can't believe he didn't receive an Oscar for it 😌
Edward Norton came into my coffee shop several years ago and at first i thought "huh, that guy looks like Edward Norton" and then i heard him talk and thought "Huh, that guy sounds like Edward Norton" and eventually when he came to the register and asked for an almond milk mocha, i worked up the courage to ask him in a sort of whisper because the shop was full of people and he looked tired: "Excuse me, but....Are you Edward Norton?" "Yeah". I just stood there with a big smile on my face and said "......cool" He smiled back and said "How ya doin kid?" "Good good, i'll have your drink ready soon". That was it. I didnt ask for an autograph or selfie. Nobody believes me but he was nice and i didnt want to bother him with an autograph or selfie.
So lucky that you met him!
What he said at the end about artistic endeavors is just amazingly profound. You live a life & you gain experience & you express that in your art. But then at some point you hit a wall. And then you decide to either continue rehashing what you've already expressed OR you decide to put your expression aside so that you can accumulate more experience & more living & let that take you where it will--into continuing to express yourself artistically or maybe not. Either way, the latter is infinitely harder & more challenging (and ultimately more interesting/rewarding) than the former.
Edward is my favorite actor. I love the movies "The Illusionist" and "The Painted Veil". He's so talented, versatile, handsome, charming and I'm obsessed with his voice.
I like The Illusionist, one of my favorites as well.
For anyone wondering, the movie is called “The Painted Veil.”
What a great interview, Edward Norton is a great role model for other creatives. He's really well spoken.
I've always loved Norton - and being a Baltimore boy, I have enormous parochial interest. And I always knew he was smart. But I did not realize I'd be sitting here taking notes - he's giving me homework to do.
The Painted Veil. He and Naomi Watts were immense in a very good movie of an excellent book.
I liked Edward in Fight Club and American History X. When I found out much later after watching him in Kingdom of Heaven he was King Baldwin he has always been with me as one of the great actors of all time. He is teaching us something in his work. Not just entertaining us.
Yeah, for sure on Fight Club and American History X, would also add that 25th Hour is a good performance 🙂
So difficult to believe that Primal Fear was his debut. He is just brilliant and speaks so well.
Fab, intelligent actor. His integrity really comes through in this interview. He was brilliant in 'Primal Fear'!
Been a fan since I saw him in “Primal Fear” in 1996. Edward Norton is one of a kind. He’s super intelligent, so thoughtful, so well-spoken, passionate, cultured, AND delivers excellent work consistently. I would watch any movie or tv show he’s in because he’s so brilliant whatever role he takes on.
I love that he says if he doesn’t feel a little uncomfortable upon entering a project he’d be a little worried. That’s the mind and attitude of someone that always aspires to be better and is courageous enough to step over their own comfort zone to keep reinventing themselves. He’s also so honest and real. So much respect for him.
Besides all the big movies he’s well-known for, “Score” with Bob De Niro and the late Marlon Brando is another one that I like. He plays a crook with a mask of innocence or normalcy just as flawlessly as he plays a less evil character, but always with a little edge, complexity, and nuances that keep you intrigued. Thanks for this video. It was such a delight to listen to his multifaceted experiences and deep thoughts. All the best to him and his continued excellent career.
YES HE IS; One of A kind!
This actor stands out professional and personally. Just listen to him..... So enlightening.
Love Edward always worth watching
Mrs Robinson is Tyler Durden! He's always so thoughtful and insightful talking about his craft.
One of the actors that truly deserves oscar.
Correct!
This was uploaded 3 weeks back and there are 990 likes and 109 comments, wow man what is that, what are we paying attention to on UA-cam? I found this by accident sadly and I am imediately drawn in, love this guy and this interview and yeah this guy, I don't know him personally, but love his work, thank you Edward Norton!
What's likes and comments got to do with anything 🙄
@@BeBetterTomorrow321 They're metrics to judge interest, obviously. Same with views, which this video only has 133k views. There is absolute garbage videos out there that get millions of views.
I still have my Fight Club bar of soap from 1999!
Very cool. I have the fight club soundtrack album on pink soap colored vinyl. 💕
@@TheGreatOutdoors Rocking ! Awesome soundtrack !
Careful. Might explode.
If Norton gave a class - I'd want to take it.
Such am amazing conversation. Thank you for such incredible insight and your experience... 'satire aimed at the correct targets'
Such an incredible collaborative experience to direct and edit a film.
Counting my blessings to be in this arena with so many amazing artists 🎨
Great interview, engaged and asking strong questions.
A terrific interview and interviewee. Thank you.
Question at 55:23 and the answer it prompted from Mr. Norton couldn’t have resonated more with me. Thank you for this upload.
many profound statements made on this video that are relateable on any level in a day to day situation. thanks Edward, you are Erudite and incredibly respectworthy.
Keeping The Faith was such an amazing Comedy……….
I watched it whilst in love and it was really sweet
Sometimes I get frustrated by algorithms, but this time the algorithm offered some gold. Sometimes we are offered such short and shallow interviews with famous actors that it makes me think that they are also shallow, and don't have much to offer or say. So the freedom and space that Edward was given in this interview allowed us to glimpse the real depth and richness that the visual arts can offer. Far from shallow is Edward as he exudes wisdom and passion. Thank you for this
He is effing brilliant, Norton. I find myself, almost in a trance as he discusses Fight Club and how The Graduate are “almost identical” in terms of “narrative construct.” Brilliant
What a mind, what a genius thinker ❤❤❤
Norton in Down In The Valley is a very underrated performance of his. I still feel American History X is his best performance.
Edward should have been Oscar nominated for Mike Shiner in Birdman.
❤ A perfect film. With outstanding performances all around. Top
He was nominated for that role.
So glad someone mentioned this. One of my favourites ever.
What a great interview!!!!
no other actor could have made Fight Club. He and Brad Pitt. Perfection.
Refreshing. An interlocutor worthy of the Oxford Union.
yale man
I have to watch the graduate again with this new perspective 💯
25:50 that is something I want to remember, about mentorship. 55:00 also, about happiness.
I always loved Norton in nearly every one of his roles. There never really seemed to be anything non-genuine. And to me... that's pretty important to "being along for the ride" with any given character--hero or villain.
In my own series, "Diamond Dragons", I've really tried to make certain that the TRUTH of each character is right there, in your face. However, simultaneously, there are surprises along the way which I've nested hints for throughout the books. When the major moments during the storytelling arrive, competent, dedicated readers would certainly be rewarded.
His mind works faster than his utterance of words - that's probably why he doesn't allow the interviewer to finish sentences.
Great actor, good person.
Extremely interesting thoughts from my favourite actor.
“Secrets are very good for actors”🔥
If you like Ed, you should check out his older brother Jim Norton, he has a radio show on SiriusXM.
Why? They are nothing alike.
Irrelevant.
Edward Norton will always come in the list of memorable actors because his fascinating selection of scripts followed by efforts he put for character portrayal. For Fight Club, he rehearsed more than a month just for suitable narration & voice tone. He is made for great projects. Whether Birdman, Primal Fear, American History X & the few more. He should do more projects across the movie & tv series industry. Love from India ❤🔥
Agreed!!
He seems as thoughtful and intelligent as I thought.
I read "Norton *questioned* by Oxford" and I think:
Huh, but where are the handcuffs?
Nah, it's all a good joke. What a legend the guy is!
Ed Norton so completely understands the artistic process, in its entirety, this has been truly delightful to listen to. ❤
great interview
Such a genuine way of communicating. I am a bit dissapointed that when asked why he thinks Fight Club is still so powerful, he doesn't show any contempt for the modern condition.
Unique representation of ideation indeed.
Wonderful literary enunciations indeed.
This is awesome
Primal Fear he made it all so believable
He’s a really good actor! I love these kind of interviews where the actor intellectually explains their art work, not the stupid Hollywood what are you wearing tonight stuff! Well done!
I think i have a mancrush on Norton
The first question was poorly researched. Other than that, lovely stuff and could listen to this dude for hours.
That's brilliant about The Graduate.
Knives out 2 had a wonderfully written villain, and that role was beautifully performed by this man right here. He truly commits to his craft
What a performance in "birdman"😊😊
Great actor. Great insights.
I thought he did a great job in the films "The 25th Hour", "American History X", and "Motherless Brooklyn".
Great flick, “Brooklyn,”. Good call
and Fight Club also had Meat Loaf in another iconic part. The Masterpiece of the 90s.
Still think American History X is one of his best roles. Serious, serious movie. Excellent breadth in his performance of the role. And what is it with the public not getting David Fincher's films excellence immediately? Same thing happened with Shawshank Redemption, failure at box office, massive and regularly the top of best 500 movies of all time etc polls. I would add the Netflix series Mindhunter to this which is also not appreciated more widely, and is similarly excellent. Fincher is one of the great directors.
It’s an absolute masterpiece, riddled with life lessons and absolutely beautiful cinematography compliments of Tony Kaye. Edward Norton borderline shifted the goal post with this performance.
Agreed, amazing work all round. And the character arc for Norton's is one of the most radical changes. Dark material in which there is hope of overcoming extreme prejudice. And also something which is somewhat lacking today, in that he is able to move past his former transgression and grow as a person, but you get to see the cost with his brother following him and ending up a victim of hate.
Brilliant in the score
I was so hoping he was going to teach the aeronautics of catapulting and American history X
Looking forward to this. Interesting man with many strings to his bow.
Still my favorite Bruce Banner.
Hi, my sweet friend. Good to see you ❤
The Narrator. How I love this guy. Uhhhhh.
Much as I love Edward Norton, I have difficulty listening to people edit as they speak ... seems the sentences never finish and the point takes a while to be made.
I think taking a while for the point to be made is a good thing. It shows that he's really thinking about his answer and wants it to be as truthful and sincere as possible.
Then go watch something else
Yeah I have the same problem. It's a perfectionism of a sort.
Try turning up the playback speed. Most of my UA-cam is at 1.5 speed.
I've been following his career forever but I always struggle listening to him speaking in interviews
9:19 I’d never heard of Joseph Campbell
He's a man of depth is Ed Norton, a man of depth.
I have weirdly hot knees, excuse me. Thanks for coming to talk to us. It's useful to have a pragmatic perspective on work like this
looks like he's addressing the cast of Harry potter.
I liked his point about how a single filmmaker will use AI tech to create a full production and that we're likely facing a new wave of auteur expression.
dont sleep on death to smoochy movie was fire cast was insane and he was fantastic
I feel like I’m listening to Jim Morrison when he prophesied that one day music would be made by a single person using some sort of electronic/digital machine to compose and manipulate sound.
When I see Fight Club for me was the pinacule of a true gifted acting talent
what are the names of the books he mentioned
2024 and this video is 720p ?
the student moderator trying too hard, constantly saying, "yeah", "uh hmmm"...interrupting him without comprehending. He is not having a conversation with her.
what's he on?
Amazing how he is an asshole to fans who greet him, asshole to those who direct him Tony Kaye famously and yet Wes Anderson has worked with him multiple times
Love the title of this clip can be interpreted quite ominously
You could talk about the movie close encounters of the third kind
Fight Club was the first mainstream thing that reflected exactly what Norton is talking about here: the broad dissatisfaction of any thinking sensitive person of a certain generation of what capitalism has done to meaning...
I used to watch (almost literally) religiously at university
Does he remind anyone else of Trent Reznor, in how they communicate etc.
Seinfeld would refer to him as a "hand talker".
When I saw fight club for the first time in 2000, I was obsessed
The Oscar doesn't even deserve Norton
Was he filming in the UK at the time of this interview? “Deadpool & Wolverine” ??
Actors and musicians aren't God's. It's a career they love. It has it's good and bad.