2009 Oscar Roundtable: 'More Famous Than I Knew Possible' -- NEWSWEEK.com

[getalife768]

Guys, whats with all the Anne Hathaway hate? She's not in the point in her career where she can give an honest answer. Rourke and RDJ are well established (and fucked up enough) so they can give honest answers and it would be weird if they gave the PR pitches. The roles Hathaway usually plays require her to do the Hollywood bullshit. So what if its BS? Props to her for being a successful actress.

[pickselartz]

this stuff is made by a college film club. attrocious sound quality and camera work.

[roseatvirginia]

the hair cut is really nice for anne.

[SchmoeSchmucker]

haha you can tell robert is like "shut the fuck up." to anne.

[diablo19876]

Pitt mentioned The Assassination of Jesse James!

I love that movie just as much as the soundtrack.

[anybody606]

Mickey Rourke is BOSS!! I would have paid big bucks to have heard the inner dialogue he was thinking when Anne was talking! Especially when she said, "And then 'Rachel' came and then imfamy came".... the deep irritated breath he took out when she said those words... classic roundtable moment!!

[KrueMann1992]

why is sally hawkins here? she wasnt nominated

[plejoi]

anne:blah blah blah..blah blah blah...blah blah

[vidlvr99]

3:50-4:04 She was probably talking about "Bride Wars" or "Get Smart."

[vidlvr99]

Sally Hawkins looks like Lacy Chabert(from Party of Five) in this video

[kaustubhm1]

RDJ has a short nap when anne was speaking...

[Othidist]

-ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh rung ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh rung ruh ruh ruh-

*fan keeps blurring the sound and distorting what they are saying*

-set man, *curious face* keeps scratching his head-

hmmm... turn it down a little? maybe put a proper cover for the mics jeez.. ohwell that was 2009

[ididstupid]

OH GOD RDJ, he's the only person i listen to in that table. sex god

[shazzqsong]

Lol I was skipping the video over and over again and every time, Anne was still talking. She was probably just nervous from being in a room full of such accomplished actors, but the best thing would have been to play the humble card and keep it short and sweet.

[iloveneytiri]

Fucking hell RDJ had a look in his eyes when she was speaking that was kinda scary. Looks like he was weighing up whether to lean across and throttle her to shut her up! Then again RDJ seems to say 'stoked' like a 16 year old every 5 fucking minutes. The Day Lewis, Cotillard, Jolie, Clooney and Mcavoy one was a lot better. None of them even slightly annoying. Still Pitt, Rourke and Langella are pretty cool. Rourke doesn't play up to being a bad boy whereas RDJ can't stop doing it.

[CountessOfOle]

@iloveneytiri What are you on about? He says the word "stoked" a grand total of once in this entire video. Right at the beginning of his bit. It's a shame you got so hung up on it, since everything he said afterwards was very eloquently put.

[lovez2eat]

Robert slowly falling into sleep while Hathaway was talking was ironically the only thing that kept me awake during her monologue...that girl definitely should talk less.

[tiffleseightysix]

how can anyone trust a word an actor says, after all theyre actors. they create a spin and know how to make it convincing

[TheSurreale23]

Rdj BEAUTIFULL

[Sirentone]

I feel so embrassed for her for some reason.

[aannnneejj]

I bet HATHAWAY watched this afterward and thought, "Why did I blab on so?" She is trying way to hard to prove her point/express herself. She should learn to mince her words. A few powerful sentences are more meaningful than a rambling stream of consciousness.

[ilikemonkeys100]

@aannnneejj yeah you're right, I was waiting for her to finally finish. I think she was just kind of nervous or something, I tend to ramble on too long when I'm nervous

[Starmouche8011]

i woke up when RDJ started talking, i could listen to that sexy voice all day!

[anton13031]

Blast you RDJ!

you are way to cool......

[mony1985]

is RDJ sleeping from minute 2:55 to 4:00 when anne is talking??? lmfao IM IN LOVE WITH THAT MAN!! =]

[InfiniteWhizBang]

I wish the sound quality in the room were better.

[NYYluvr02]

Robert, I just want to say - thank you for pulling yourself back 'into' your body and cleaning up, because you rock as a person and as an actor. Plus - I can't imagine Iron Man (2) without you!!

[ikobard]

i can't even remember that anne hathaway spoke after RDJ

[lilfreeway21]

OMG can some one please make Anne Hathaway STOP TALKING

[SirTrafford]

Sally's lav is broken :(

[nisiriti]

frank langella is a god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pupyup12]

haha i love how you see like top actors and then anne hathaway not like i dislike her but honestly she's sitting next to one of the hottest most talented actors ever

[azdogLA]

also, what the fuck is anne hathaway on?

[amver08]

@azdogLA shes nominate for rachel getting married !!

[amver08]

@azdogLA shes nominated for rachel getting married !!

[azdogLA]

jesse james was an amazing movie

[DontTalkAbtFigthClub]

Mickey Rourke, Epic Face when Anne's talking.

[jesuisunique1]

@DontTalkAbtFigthClub I couldn't even watch her - can you post the mm:ss?

[koinshaku]

I'm not sure if Rourke has no idea what they're talking about, or if he just despises them all. He looks like he'd like to kill them all.

[honeebun]

I respect RDJ a ton. He has gone through the RINGER with addiction and he came out on the other side so wise, open, and honest and I think it's incredibly refreshing to watch someone with his fame have the mindset he does. I would love to just sit listening to him talk about life, etc. for hours!

[vwalker1234]

What the hell is Anne going on about??????

[john21587]

is it just me or does anne hathaway has her head up brad pitts ass most of the time

[delaram6]

wtf Anne ... somebody shut her up eww

[iloveneytiri]

I'd love to fuck Anne. To be honest 30% is because shes hot the other 70% is just to shut her up and let the others talk.

[CasiMirLtd]

i just love the "what the fuck" look on the face of Rourke @2.57 xD

[lewie]

@CasiMirLtd haha so glad i read this comment before watching it, it made it so much funnier

[tweetylova09]

Robert Downey is the man, the others need to take a course on public speaking, not that they did bad, theres room for improvement

[rasb5385]

i know this roundtable was about the oscar nominees of that year BUT i wish johnny depp was there. it would make it COMPLETE.

[paintballing489]

"The Assasination of Jesse James" a failure? No way!! that was some of Brad's best work!!

[AIDEM28]

ROBERT ROBERT AND ROBERT

[iwantorlando05]

Sally and Anne both can't talk. Maybe the sexiness that is Brad and RDJ is making them nervous. Even Mickey has some sexual undertones going on and Frank's voice is hawt!

That's probably why neither Anne or Sally can't seem to utter one sentence without sounding like a complete idiot.

[guromaon]

anne hathaway is hot!

[2244blahblahblah]

lol brad pitt: "i have nothing to prove anymore." well obviously, you're brad fucking pitt.

[eveeverest444]

Downey exceeds all preconcieved ideas about him whenever he speaks - he's so shockingly intelligent and articulate. Holy doolie...

[DowneyDucky]

I swear, everbody elses voice kind of puts me to sleep, and then RDJ starts talking and i'm like "OH oh ohhhhh bbaby! Your voice is like chocolate melting on smooth sand! TIME TO LISTEN!" I'm pretty sure it's the same for many.

Ladies and gentlemen, ROBERT DOWNEY JR!

[ChristianBrinsxox]

Hello? Mickey Rourke? You there?

[gabysucks26]

goddamn anne is so much more annoying than i thought. Just answer the question and let RDJ talk

[RollingOrmond]

Everyone's like "Yeah, Anne, you love theater, that's great, when's the next RDJ story?"

[ayzax14]

I love Brad Pitt. I didn't think he was incoherent at all. He seems to have a very good taste in artists and films.

[superfob54]

Gotta love how Mickey Rourke just sits there looking all badass and not saying a word.

[kamtiniyes]

I love Robert's response. It's the fact that he knows that he was born to play Tony Stark, and everything that led up to the time he got the part was just preparation for him to become this monumental A list movie star. His entire past was just setting him up for that moment when he steps into the Iron Man suit and realizes that if he hadn't been the Brat Pack's badboy drug addict with a real talent, he wouldn't be the nice, honest, humble, and even narcissistic actor, musician, producer, write

[ryanbradyjohnblack19]

@kamtiniyes I think RDJ is the only actor that I love even if he is narcissitic!! I love RDJ so much and nothing can change that!!! To Me HE IS THE MAN!!

[letshakehands]

Robert Downey Jr. is so freakin cool.

[SupernaturalLover67]

when Anne Hathaway was speaking, I bet Mickey Rourke was rolling his eyes behind his glasses.

[1Renina]

You can always count on Robert Downey Jr to completely cut through the bullshit and give an honest honest answer <3

[ryanbradyjohnblack19]

@1Renina That's what kind of an actor I love!!!!

[ASloaneRanger]

Sally Hawkins needs a freakin' script. She's barely coherent

[CosmoHunter24]

Brad Pitt needs a freakin' script. He's barely coherent.

Anne Hathaway comes across as down to earth and sweet. Robert Downey, Jr. just seems like someone I would love to have a beer with. Nice conversationalist.

[ysomar]

Robert is always so sincere and so well spoken.

[Sadlullabiesdreamer]

Mikie Rourke just sits there....he could just be somewhere else..

Rob.... I ADORE YOU!!!!! <3 <3

[reenata36]

rdj is so intelligent I am actually quite impressed with him...

[deformexvera]

the guy in the hat makes the most sense out of all

[DowneyDucky]

@deformexvera HAHAHAHAHA!!!! The guy in the hat? You do not know who that ISS??? Oh you poor soul. Please, do yourself a favor and google that god.

[deformexvera]

@DowneyDucky lol chill, i do know who he is

[simboy1]

Man I wish Daniel Day lewis would be on something like this. He's fucking insane.

[glitterfish82]

did any one else hear pitt tell rdj fuck you!!!

[dcandmarvel1]

at what time

:D

[glitterfish82]

rite @ 1:19 rdj is pokin fun @ jesse james bein "on the books as a failure"

[rochellealysha]

@glitterfish82 Nope. which part?

[ashleyg325]

Sally never talks! And I'm pretty sure RDJ was dozing off while Anne was talking hahaha. And everyone needs to stop dissing her, she was absolutely freaking fantastic in Rachel Getting Married!

[ColonalJessup]

Garbage ? An acclaimed Oscar nominated actress is garbage ? You kids are too funny.

[no123girl]

I like AH, but she realy needs to STFU, she is just talking to hear heself talk...It looked as thouh RDJ and MR were getting a little annoyed by her ranting (of course all about herself)..get over ya self Anne.

[mascnz]

It's just ... she's talked about 4 films. BP, MR, and RDJ have done waaaay more amazing films than that. So she must sound naive in relation.

Sally needs to talk more though. Maybe she's avoiding the rant and sounding naive. Talk about HGL!!!

[TransmissionFilms]

I have hard time believing Hathaway on anything is says. She seems really fake sometimes.

[Steolicious]

I don´t like brads answer, robert is a much better speaker than him.

[btopishere]

Brad's answer came from the heart. It's a wonderful answer since The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is my favorite film of all time. More people need to see it if they want to see an art film.

[932sd]

Downey Jr's answer is honest mostly because he's at the spot he's always wanted to be and genuinely appreciates it. Pitt is to be respected for not bowing down to the predictable A-list career Hollywood carved out for him when he broke through but he appears to not appreciate the fact that he, unlike RDJ, ended up with his status without actually proving that he was an effective box-office draw for many years.

[p8alan]

robert downey jr is way to intelligent unfortunately that causes the problems

[macflyfilm]

Robert Downey Jr. suffers from depression. Sometime I think that's makes people feel like they have to behave in a dramatic way in all situations. He's very talented, but he's also troubled. That's life I guess.

[macflyfilm]

Anne Hathaway has something - it's called substance. And it's quite rare.

[deformexvera]

you gotta be fuckin kidding me right now. SUBSTANCE? she gets asked whether she cares about her movies making money or not , and she goes, "omg i'm much more famous than i knew possible"

? like seriously you call that substance? did you watch the whole thing through? did you hear downey's answer? lol.

[TheGreatZurEnRaah]

@deformexvera AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cndn85MB]

The only answer that I think was truly honest between those three is RDJ's. It is a business. There are perks to being successful, because with success comes control. If your movies STOP making money...you lose that influence. I think that Brad especially has lost sight of what it is actually like to have NO control. And Anne's answer was almost comically generic. The only way that you continue to get the chances to GET the roles that interest you is by maintaining box-office draw.

[xXLuxAeternaXx]

I love the way that when Robert Downey Jr starts talking, everyone seems to relax. He's too cool.

[ryanbradyjohnblack19]

@xXLuxAeternaXx To me he is the coolest celebrity in Hollywood!!!!!

[PersephoneGthrsFlwrs]

I've commented here before and feel the need to point something out: for a widely hated actress, anne hathaway is sure getting a LOT of attention from everyone who hates her. also, i don't see what the problem is with her saying that she loves theatre. it's ok to love theatre and it's ok to say it, no? and hell, maybe she really DOES love thatre. give the girl a break: if she's getting cast in films and getting nominations, then she can't be all that bad.

[kani92]

you guys are so rude attacking an actress such as Anne Hathaway.

they asked her a question, she answered. what...you want her to just sit there and say nothing???

get the fuck over yourself.

[cammoulene]

*robert's Mind*= Good Lord Please, Shut the Fuck up.

[babybirl009]

Anne has her head so far up her ass Sally's just there all quite and seems shy

[PersephoneGthrsFlwrs]

i'm not a fan of anne hathaway as an actor (i'm NOT saying that she's a bad actor), but i am pleasantly surprised with what a nice, level-headed and down to earth person she seems to be :-)

[kani92]

couldn't agree more =] with the second part.

i AM a huge fan of her as an actress and outside of that.

[HellsBellz20]

I really don't see why Anne is so annoying to everyone, she's perfectly fine and not saying anything that's stupid or asinine. I don't see annoyance on anyone else's face either, I think you lot just love to nitpick because you don't like her.

[HellsBellz20]

Although, saying that, Robert does have a damn sexy voice and is much more fun to listen to. Yum.

[kani92]

i feel the same way, i absolutely adore Anne Hathaway. idk wat all the fuss is about and frankly, i don't care.

[freshfacehooker]

anne makes me cringe. anne, exit the stage. ok?

[LuvRobertDowneyJR]

I love rdj.............anne h is just annoying here you can even see the annoyance on rdj and mickey rourkes face......they were lyk "shut up already"

[singers333]

I keep fast forwarding, I just want to hear Mickey talk!

[asat3683]

I love what Robert Downey Jr was saying in this clip.

He's always been a great actor, but now it's great to see him enjoying being Tony Stark in the Iron Man movies and hearing him talking about the experience.

[bigherbs]

Is it just me, or is Anne Hathaway far too pretentious for her own good?

[hunnybfly]

no it's not you.

also, what a tired start to a conversation: "well, you know, my first love is the theater...." what a novel sentiment!

[bigherbs]

And let's not forget how "fitting" it was that she and Meryl Streep tied for Best Actress at the Golden Globes [eyes_rolling].

[solid220]

actually kate winslet won best actress at the golden globes they tied at the critics choice srry if i come off dickish lol

[bigherbs]

Rights. Oops. Critics Choice Awards.

[LeagueOJustice]

Yes it's just bigherbs being a dick

...dick

[indiaknoles]

it's not just you my friend what a good way to put it

[LeagueOJustice]

It's just you dick

[franchez20]

well, that's her answer...i dont see any problem about what she said.

[tmartha]

i think this is the most i have ever seen brad pitt speak in an interview [in all the round table vids] he's always so private

[Neke0620]

RDJ is just sitting there listing to Anne Hathaway like "WHAT.A.DOUCHE. AND I THOUGHT I TALKED A LOT" then was forced to snap out of his slumber and say something himself. Did well. I would have just look at her and gone WHAT?!

[abemagic10]

robert downey .... i'm stoked to be here ..

.( code: yes I am awake)

anne h. ...zzzzzzzzzzz

[ColonalJessup]

Insecure ? That describes you perfectly, insulting people far more talented and wealthy and successful than you just so you can feel better about yourself is class A insecurity. Your bitterness is funny and sad at the same time.

[giardia2]

anne hathaway talks a lot........

[leunga]

to be downey jr is one of the best actors of this generation. He is up there with daniel day-lewis

[Tigerlily21]

Anne Hathaway, how self absorbed is she? The man asked about role choice and now all Anne is doing is talking on and on about how famous she is. And she needs to get over herself calling herself "infamous". Mickey Rourke was looking at her like "WTF?" lol.

[hellakooler]

dude mickey looks like "WTF" the whole time in this Oscar Rountable...he doesnt talk lol...let my "guns" do the talkin..who want to wrestle ?!

[thequeenlives]

You are so right tigerlily.....I saw the way Mickey was looking at her too.....even through the shades he had on! LOL!....he was trying to be polite, but come on!....she's like an embryo, and talking as if she actually has legendary status already!....methinks all the attention for her movie is going to anne's head...

[firefly6763]

I had never realized how eloquent, personable, and intelligent RDJ actually is until I saw these clips. I've always enjoyed his work but this brings my respect for him to a whole new level.

[thequeenlives]

It's interesting to see these talented people sitting at the table discussing acting and the film-making experience. I dont even want to compare them. Pitt is cool in his way, and Rourke is cool in another. Robert downey jr. is cool in another interesting and funny way. Anne is new, kind of predictable,but still very interesting to watch. This video is great!

[RobertDowneyJr4Ever]

wow, what robert said was so amazing.

I love how he can get along with everyone.

he is such an inspiration. well, they all are on that table, Frank gosh, what a fantastic actor, Rourke he is so cool, and has also made a great comeback, it's just great to see them all together.

[apartment213]

Mickey is the man...the coolest actor ever...he would ve never done these kind of interviews back then...i want the old mickey back...the tough guy rourke

[tifffany]

robert downeyyyyyyy

[kevincostnermyhero]

Downey is my hero. He's so funny, and so damn honest.

[foxpawz]

thanks for posting these. i LOVE hearing what actors who are in the Hollywood circle have to say about it all. and if i were sitting at that table, pitt, rourke, cool and all. but downey jr is my biggest inspiration.

[birdshitremovalcom]

Awesome