James Cameron Breaks Down His Most Iconic Films | GQ
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День томуFilmmaker James Cameron breaks down his most iconic films, including 'Titanic,' 'The Terminator,' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' the 'Avatar' series, and 'The Abyss.'
00:00 "I almost bailed on being a filmmaker."
00:21 Titanic
07:45 The Terminator / Terminator 2: Judgment Day
15:02 Avatar
21:54 Aliens
25:36 The Abyss
Director: Robby Miller
Editor: Gerard Zarra
Celebrity Talent: James Cameron
Producer: Kristen Rakes
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: James Pipitone
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Casting Producer or Talent Booker: Luke Leifeste
Local Producer: Anthony S. Pratt
Camera Operators: Dylan Patel, Robbie Perrigo
Audio: Benny Jennings
Production Assistant: Jon Brun
Covid Supervisor: Andrew Knight
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
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@naughty.r0bot Рік тому
This man was working as a truck driver - never went to film school - and would drive to USC (University of Southern California) on the weekends, sneak student & professor papers on acting & technical aspects of filmmaking out of the library and photocopy them to read in the cab of his semi truck. He is, if nothing else, a lesson in determination.
@pierreo33 Рік тому
Having hundreds of mexicans working for a dollar a day was genius
@stephenjohnson1385 Рік тому
@@pierreo33 you knows it
@colbs237 Рік тому
Awesome perspective! Thank you for sharing that :)
@samfisher2306 Рік тому
Didn't know that. That's incredible!
@robroy488 Рік тому
@@pierreo33 no comment thread is complete without some utter wanker inserting an accusation of racism / oppresion anywhere it can be wedged in!! It was filmed in a town called Rosarito and on account of the movie being filmed there, the small towns economy was absolutely thriving. The downfall of the town came much later when Mexican drug cartels moved to the area and the subsequent violence repelled tourists who stopped visiting Rosarito, killing the economy. So, the creation of misery was caused by other mexicans and not by the millions of dollars worth of tourism revenue created by the filming of one of histories most compelling stories there.
@eee2861 Рік тому
Wow. Did not expect for him to be so straight forward. He does not sugar coat anything. Refreshing honesty.
@UtahGetMe2 Рік тому
Haha yup. This is a guy that once said “I think I once saw a bill for digital willy removal” during the commentary for Terminator 2. He doesn’t care lol
@sbmworld1 Рік тому
Why would he sugar coat anything. It’s a 200 million project. Plus he’s the guy who created the Terminator. Leo is a great actor but he hasn’t done anything comparable to JC. At least up to that point.
@alastairward2774 Рік тому
If he was still about, you might ask Harlan Ellison about that honesty.
@spidavenom4 Рік тому
@@UtahGetMe2 english, please.
@maxdemers Рік тому
That's what made his success
@bill000 Рік тому
James Cameron is underrated for giving room for many great female performances in his blockbuster action movies. Kate Winslet, Jamie Lee Curtis, Linda Hamilton, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana all gave amazing/iconic performances in his films.
@showmehowyouplayit5949 Рік тому
Oh, shut up already... no one cares what someone's got between their legs, we just want to see a great movies
@bill000 Рік тому
@@showmehowyouplayit5949 who is ''we''? this is just my opinion. some people do care about representation, WAKE UP.
@davidthirugnanakumar7888 Рік тому
@@showmehowyouplayit5949 shut up bro
@lightup6751 Рік тому
He is not underrated. Everyone who grew up watching Cameron knows this. Just saying. Definitely not underrated as he was very well known to push female leads. It was always talked about
@myggen2111 Рік тому
bro stfu no one cares
@CraZzy3n3rGy Рік тому
Love his candid and no bs attitude. It’s so refreshing. Video went by so fast. Like others said I can listen to him talk about the movie making process all day.
@MrBuketman Рік тому
This MAN said that testosterone is a toxin that should be removed. Does science fiction and doesn’t understand science.
@PaulYhap Рік тому
Totally agree
@0.zaidae Рік тому
i literally fell asleep yesterday listening to him. not because he’s boring, but because his voice is relaxing
@PinkDiamond-2000 Рік тому
I have no respect for this guy since he declared in 2022 that "testosterone is toxic". It's the same as any Hollywood propaganda slave.
@DavidOakesMusic Рік тому
I like how he always knows what to say it seems like. When no studio wanted to make Avatar- he said " Well when this movie makes 3 billion dollars you'll be the studio that didn't want it ". And then it did make 3 billion.
@yungpapi Рік тому
The way he schooled Leo on pre-production of Titanic is my absolute favorite part. Pure collaboration.
@TitanicFan97 Рік тому
Jack Dawson is so dreamy 🥰
@sitcomsTV Рік тому
@@TitanicFan97 nope
@donnix1192 Рік тому
@@TitanicFan97 My great grandfather survived the sinking of the Titanic, Cameron is brilliant,but a lot of money was made off of the terror of 2200 people.
@cinemacola6398 Рік тому
Leo kind of sounded like pompous douchebag while in pre production. Good thing he was great in the movie though.
@donnix1192 Рік тому
@@borisa5642 My grandfather served in the Pacific, I’m very familiar with Second World War.
@JeewanthaBandara Рік тому
Nearly all of his movies changed Hollywood. The Abyss pushed underwater photography to new levels. T2 redefined how CGI can be used to enhance practical effects. Titanic unlocked new levels of box office success previously thought unattainable. Avatar featured next level motion capturing and was the first real 3D movie experience for the masses. He's a genius. He's probably a tyrant going by the many testimonials given by people who worked with him. But he's a certified genius.
@laurarules3642 Рік тому
Have you seen Titanic in 3D? its really good ... Yeah I don't think James Cameron is somebody to mess with. He comes across a tad aggressive/blunt here
@m1lst3r89 Рік тому
He is definitely a prick, hard demanding prick. But nobody is perfect. Too bad his career slumped after T2 and Titanic and Avatar are basically overrated melodrama, the latter though used cutting edge visuals.
@ryckarduhryckarduh180 Рік тому
And! He made Aliens
@Desmond9100 Рік тому
However all of his films start with the letter A or T :)
@nahuelcassullodiaz4938 Рік тому
“The distance between genius and insanity is only measured by success.” Elliot Carver (Jonathan Price’s character in TND)
@TjMulyadi Рік тому
Leo was so enamored playing troubled character that sometime he forgot the "normal" character can be challenging and charming. I would like to see him playing "normal" and charming
@chupcook Рік тому
He played the normal-est normal character in Don't Look Up! and i thought that was cool. It seemed very new to see him in the role.
@royaltyblessed2454 Рік тому
@@chupcook his character still ended up being flawed though. He cheated on his wife and was starting to play into the fame. Just sayin
@derinalev6563 Рік тому
@@royaltyblessed2454 that’s not a flaw tho that’s a mistake the character does. Without anything negative you can hardly have a character arc. I would agree that his character in dont look up was mostly a normal guy. At least as normal as a world famous astronomer can be
@hrothgarnogar Рік тому
@@chupcook Too bad that movie was absolute garbage. Not only was it unfunny, it was SO incredibly heavy handed it ruined whatever chance it had at any kind of impact.
@Fosterdid Рік тому
@@hrothgarnogar You didn't find Blanchett and Leo's scenes worthwhile? I know a movie isnt worth seeing for just a few scenes necessarily, but I thought their stuff together was top notch.
@1johpo Рік тому
I'm SO glad GQ gave Cameron 30 minutes to explain these films PROPERLY! Loved every second!
@bd3531 Рік тому
Mutual interest, buddy, you're the product ;)
@MegaLilei Рік тому
Just like Paramount is giving him his 3h40 min for avatar 2.....can't wait to watch that movie
@bd3531 Рік тому
@@MegaLilei not shilling or anyting
@alh06 Рік тому
@@MegaLilei It’s not Paramount or 3 hours and 40 minutes.
@danielturek7332 Рік тому
I must stop with smoking, my condition is very bad...where is the hidden camera? Why ?
@MrDannyArroyo Рік тому
I could hear James Cameron speak about his films for two hours. A modern day creative genius who writes, directs, draws and produces.
@Miketheratguy Рік тому
Listen to his Titanic and T2 commentaries, he's a fountain of filmmaking information. The man is nothing if not passionate about his craft and a good storyteller to boot (well, if those things weren't already obvious).
@paulmosquera7199 Рік тому
Exactly the same thing I was gonna write here 🤣🤣🤣
@robertryan8784 Рік тому
There’s a James Cameron masterclass, where he breaks down some of his movies, techniques, or how a scene was done. It’s on masterclass you have to pay. But there are other ways. Definitely worth a watch.
@CryptoFamily8 Рік тому
I literally had the same thought as you lmao. Could listen to him speak about his films and behind the scenes stuff for hours. He keeps it real
@Amiga500_User Рік тому
yes, could listen to him all day, too
@lispotomus7438 Рік тому
Horner's Titanic score is so iconic that hearing just three seconds of it gives me the chills. Even after all this time.
@Conorp77 Рік тому
RIP
@tuneman7688 Рік тому
His Titanic and Braveheart scores are mesmerizing, really game changers for each film.
@lispotomus7438 Рік тому
@@tuneman7688 I'm ashamed to say I've never seen Braveheart all the way through, but the blu-ray is on my shelf and ready to watch.
@KarlstadDrums Рік тому
Exactly the same here! It's easily my all time favourite movie score. He does such a cool job with combining classical orchestra with digital choirs and synths. It truly gives me chills as well. Amazing movie with an amazing score. RIP James Horner.
@user-nf9xm7is3m Рік тому
Yes. I will always love it.
@anthonyd507 Рік тому
I still remember being a teenager, and seeing Titanic in the theater with my friend. As two teenage guys we were expecting an action movie as the original trailer showed guns being waved around lol. By the time the credits rolled he and I were trying so hard to not admit we were crying 😂.
@dannooooooo 9 місяців тому
haha I was 5 or 6 when I saw it on vhs with my parents, and I remember my mom looking at me after it was over and going 'are you crying?' and I shouted 'NOOOO!'... but I lied lol
@misscomment8025 8 місяців тому
😅😅😅😂
@notrealatall196 Рік тому
Kate's "shooooot" is so adorable and professional. And thats how she appears in interviews too. She isnt concerned about the perfection of her looks but the whole art of acting. Loved James's laugh
@PatrickWDunne Рік тому
Him and Spielberg pretty much defined the modern blockbuster. What a legend.
@philfedorowick Рік тому
It's all his fault
@lukeskywalker6809 Рік тому
And George Lucas.
@rayvega3163 Рік тому
Man I hope they did this for Spielburg and Lucas
@ChristopherCopeland Рік тому
@@rayvega3163 Agreed. Spielberg maybe, but probably not Lucas. The filmmakers only do these when they are on marketing campaigns, and I doubt George Lucas will be on a marketing campaign for a movie for the rest of his life.
@Jetup24 Рік тому
Not true
@VAKAR1AN Рік тому
I genuinely can't put into words how important this dude was and still is to the film industry as a whole.
@craigmurdock4740 Рік тому
I feel he's the type of filmmaker George Lucas THINKS he is.
@sbmworld1 Рік тому
Totally.
@Labyrinth1010 Рік тому
Yep. And yet so many people are rooting for him to fail. Sad.
@yunitatalia2773 Рік тому
@@Labyrinth1010 😢
@jessiejanson1528 Рік тому
if he quit, it would be a tragedy for the industry. But we all have to live our lives with whats important to us. cant fault him if he thinks helping various tribes is more important. but while movies arnt directly saving lives, they can save people in other ways, improve their day or week, may them dream of something, take them out of a rut they might be in. im sure his movies have helped countless people. A world without his movies would have been quite a sad place.
@wowJhil Рік тому
Someone needs to interview James for a whole day! We need a long series of interviews!
@smileychess Рік тому
I think he has a series on Masterclass.
@jimmyperron2210 Рік тому
@@smileychess he does thank you I just watched it..
@JGunit Рік тому
Lex or Joe
@unmixedunmastered2810 Рік тому
I’m sure James got better things to do
@swachithataduru8665 Рік тому
@@JGunit and olllklllll
@vincemelson9655 10 місяців тому
The half out of focus shot in Titanic is so brilliant, the fact that it wasn't meant to be out of focus is absolutely insane. It's so natural to the movie I couldnt picture anything else.
@austinh5205 Рік тому
Hearing James Cameron talk just speaks to how intelligent and capable he is with cinema
@Jetup24 Рік тому
I guess, I'm not really impressed
@ejoshcoron Рік тому
Everything he ever directed he wrote himself too
@uuiam Рік тому
Not very intelligent or capable with people though. I love plenty of his movies but the stuff that he consistently does behind the scenes is not good at all.
@gaspermilitello7838 Рік тому
Name one impressive thing you’ve done in your life. I’ll wait.
@mickael486 Рік тому
And what an arrogant douche Leo is. Cameron could relate and he happens to be intelligent enough to convince him to do the part as written.
@sangeryoo9368 Рік тому
I think this is the first of GQ's "Iconic" series where all of the topics featured were actually iconic/game-changing.
@Gino565 Рік тому
Seriously? You think this is the first? Coppola has been here dude.
@ryckarduhryckarduh180 Рік тому
At least its not like whats his face who played harry potter "lets go through your most iconic roles! Harry potter... aaaaaand... thats about it" that must be embarassing
@PRTZN Рік тому
@@ryckarduhryckarduh180 Seems someone’s whiffed too much aerosol after lacquering their furniture today. Daniel Radcliffe ofc isn’t an acting mogul but he’s proven himself as a formidable actor and has played plenty of roles, what are you on about?
@terryhaircastle5702 Рік тому
@@ryckarduhryckarduh180 nah I agree with you mate. Potter can not act 😂
@GeorgeTropicana Рік тому
@@PRTZN wrong
@andrewokamoto Рік тому
I remember seeing Terminator 2 in the movie theater as a young teenager and was blown away. Still the best movie going experience ever.
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@griffingreeley3027 Рік тому
Greatest movie of all time.
@Joeyohify Рік тому
Still holds up today.
@neerajpola9 Рік тому
Watch RRR
@whatever305j Рік тому
agree %100 to this day people say this movie that movie im always faithful and willing to debate anyone that T2 best movie ever made
@Curteezy Рік тому
Titanic is the only movie I've ever fallen in love with. To this day when I see clips, I still get starry-eyed.
@elenasingleterry5854 Рік тому
I hear you. The only other movie that shook me to the core outside of Titanic was Brokeback Mountain in 2006 - about 50- 60% the strength of my Titanic "obsession." Years went by and the Brokeback "obsession" dissipated, but the Titanic one is still going strong, now in its 25th year.
@jen-a-purr 10 місяців тому
It was such a legendary film. The props. The actors. The music. It’s like you were there seeing the Titanic in all her glory.
@skateboarding118 10 місяців тому
I was 5 in 1997 and it was my absolute favourite movie. Completely obsessed, watched it so many times. It’s still stuck to my mind.
@AsYouLikeIt_Zendi21 10 місяців тому
I’ve seen Titanic about 7 times and still could watch it again.
@HMcQ7891 Рік тому
I could listen to Cameron talk about movies & the filmmaking process for hours. Absolutely fascinating.
@everburn Рік тому
Me too
@REDX2171 Рік тому
Sucks he didn’t speak about True Lies. One of the greatest action films of all time and has been long overdue for a 4K remaster release.
@RisTheGreat29 Рік тому
Agreed. The combination of comedic timing, great pacing, and top-tier action makes True Lies an all-timer for me.
@jameswilliams-zr8co Рік тому
or strange days, which he wrote and help direct with kathryn biegleow
@matthewgaudet4064 Рік тому
Its the perfect 007 style parody. The score is awesome.
@stevenknight6756 Рік тому
That movie was incredible
@kyledakilla8724 Рік тому
4k Jamie Lee Curtis. Yes please.
@chloerose6102 10 місяців тому
It’s crazy how he turned down Leo lmao and just kept telling Leo no. I love it
@definitelynosebreather 2 місяці тому
Leo: what about.. Cameron: no.
@5MadMovieMakers Рік тому
21:58 "I had people who were trying to advise me on my career after 'Terminator' say, 'Absolutely do not do this film.' Meaning, 'Aliens.' [They] said, 'If it's good, they're gonna attribute it to Ridley, and if it's bad, it's all you, there's no upside.' And I thought, 'Well, you know, you're probably right and that's very logical, but I just dig it, and I'm gonna do it, I just like it.'"
@DaryonGaming Рік тому
7:40 when your half out of focus shot becomes probably the most iconic single shot in movie history. There's a lesson there for every artist out there, no matter what their artform is.
@nahor88 Рік тому
Kate and Leo to Cameron's point deserve a lot of credit as well. There had been so many movies about the Titanic made, and they could have very easily phoned in a generic blockbuster performance with over-the-top romance and action, but their chemistry feels so real you believe they're in love despite only knowing each other for 2 days.
@kevinphiri873 Рік тому
❤
@MrAtaguas Рік тому
Cameron always struck me as a technician or an engineer or scientist because of his other hobbies ... I never realized how in tune and engaged he was with the filmaking itself
@chriswayneevans Рік тому
True Lies never appealed to me tbh
@natanhaelalvarado6137 Рік тому
That’s why his films are so engrossing, he’s a scientist doing films
@edwardnygma6691 Рік тому
Same. I thought he just did all the technical/engineering stuff on these films, then they put 'Written and Directed by James Cameron' because he worked real hard
@MrAtaguas Рік тому
@@edwardnygma6691 I meant more like he had a DP/Editor/Screenwriter/assistantDirector etc handle the filmmaking side of things and he took a back seat by just making high level decisions. Which is kind of what a director does but the degree to which a director is involved varies on a case by case basis. I just wasn't sure how involved he was on the artistic decision making aspects
@MikeySkywalker Рік тому
@@chriswayneevans okay. 😂
@belle.m Рік тому
An absolute genius of filmmaking. He has literally changed how films and special effects are done in every movie he makes. His passion for creativity and the world around him is amazing.
@DeepScreenAnalysis Рік тому
Titanic was a fantastic departure for him because it’s more of a romantic epic. People never expected James Cameron had that romance in his soul.
@FaithnSin День тому
Of course we know James Cameron has a romantic soul. Terminator is a love story. All his films revolve around love.
@danidukarunarathne8810 Рік тому
This guy's such a legend. His movies don't just end up as movies, they end up as cultural events. Wouldn't say he's underrated, but a lot of people unfairly label him as overrated. Excited for Avatar "zero cultural impact" 2.
@Conorp77 Рік тому
@@AsylumSaint I think people who say that genuinely don't understand how storytelling works and how stories evolve. Titanic is just Romeo and Juliet on a ship, Lion King is Hamlet with animals, Star Wars is Dune/Hidden Fortress. Ideas never exist in a vacuum.
@AvatarJian Рік тому
He is a legend but he's also a sellout now
@mr.elixer2455 Рік тому
@@AsylumSaint Just ignore these bandwagon people, who in 2009 were just as much enjoying the first Avatar.
@ahappyklingon3631 Рік тому
@@Conorp77 that's a poor excuse for lazy writing and lack of creativity. We don't need to see the same stories over & over. People watched Titanic to see the ship sink. That's it. We need more Jordan Peeles not guys like crybaby Cameron.
@itsafunnyoldworld Рік тому
@@AsylumSaint The worst are gonna be the "anti woke" crowd, I just know it!
@YgorCortes Рік тому
Titanic really is THE biggest film of all time, and it wouldn't have been if it weren't for James, Kate and Leo. This movie was not only amazing in terms of scrip and direction, but in cast too. A true masterpiece!
@SoyAntonioGaming Рік тому
it is bigoted movie. too many white ppl in it and no LGBTQ+ romance. 0/10
@patriceaqa288 Рік тому
Don't forget Billy zane
@YgorCortes Рік тому
@@patriceaqa288 I mean... The whole cast is absolutely amazing!
@Njbear7453 Рік тому
David Warner ! Lol
@RedRoseSeptember22 Рік тому
It's still one of the most romantic onscreen kisses to this day :)
@Riddlers_Rascals Рік тому
This is nothing like I pictured him. Down to earth and a straight shooter. I would buy him a beer! btw - Aliens is still one of the best movies ever made.
@jasondashney Рік тому
Have you seen his recent quotes on toxic masculinity? He's a social justice warrior now of the worst and most hypocritical kind. Do you remember at the Oscars many years ago when Amy Poehler and Tina Fey made that crack about how being married to Cameron would be the worst? It was no secret that he is a prick. An incredible filmmaker who belong on the mount Rushmore of Directors, but that doesn't mean he's not a piece of garbage.
@EverlastingAura1 Рік тому
@@jasondashneysocial justice warrior does not equal piece of garbage 😂 he has a big ego, yes. Full of himself sure. Calling him trash isn’t justified
@alh06 Рік тому
@@jasondashney No decent director can truly get the most out of a crew or actor by being too nice.
@conorsmith8551 Рік тому
He gave women lead roles in his movie though , don’t understand
@chatteyj 9 місяців тому
@@jasondashney toxic masculinity is toxic masculinity, there is also toxic femininity which hasn't gotten any coverage yet
@gjhoward Рік тому
T2 is still one of the best movies ever made. A true cinematic masterpiece.
@stonecold5373 Рік тому
Probably the greatest of all time.
@saqib7965 Рік тому
100%
@rhyswilliams4893 Рік тому
The CG still holds up today. And they did it all by writting their own software. The story is god tier as well.
@conradbo1 Рік тому
I think so too
@gastheweebs Рік тому
@@stonecold5373 definitely not
@TWHowl Рік тому
That was the most candid take on DiCaprio I’ve ever heard.
@karga23 Рік тому
Half an hour is too short for this man's career and how he changed modern cinema.
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@arachosia Рік тому
I highly recommend listening to the James Cameron series on the Cinema Shock podcast. They spend hours on every movie he’s done.
@karga23 Рік тому
@@arachosia thanks.
@theMcWOPPER Рік тому
You said it sister
@MrFlanders4 Рік тому
Right? Was waiting for true lies to come up
@rajifusama Рік тому
This guy is so good its rare he made a sequel more famous than the first movie
@DavidOakesMusic Рік тому
All his sequels including The Way Of Water are at least as good if not better than the original.
@ThePsychicFish Рік тому
@@DavidOakesMusic what about titanic 2
@slimshady6597 Рік тому
@@ThePsychicFishlmao
@randomly_random_0 Рік тому
@@ThePsychicFish you mean Titanic: Jack is Back
@kinidiosodlosios6892 Рік тому
@@randomly_random_0 Titanic : Resurrection
@namakudamono Рік тому
Terminator, Aliens, and T2 - three of my all time favourite movies. This guy is a genius - I'd love to hear him talk about his films for longer.
@arunrajan8412 Рік тому
Agree and The Abyss to the list -- that is so underrated
@boboboy8189 Місяць тому
@@arunrajan8412the abyss basically a remake of lord of the deep
@jamesaird8478 Рік тому
Really glad he covered the abyss. It gets overlooked when compared to his other films but the behind the scenes on that film are incredible to watch.
@HAL9000. Рік тому
My fav' film. Always has been.
@deadstar44 Рік тому
That Abyss making-of is bonkers. It's almost a movie by itself.
@swirlingchi Рік тому
Ed and Mary were phenomenal together
@kakihara0 Рік тому
The Abyss had one of more crazy movie set ever crated, as you said there are some good documentaries/making off on it.
@cjpow4867 Рік тому
Me too. Wish they hadn't skipped True Lies though. I think it gets even more overlooked.
@ScrubNigel Рік тому
Jesus Christ, this is so good - best GC interview I've seen. I could listen to this guy for hours. I tend to feel you sometimes need to drag the answers out of the actor/director, but Cameron just effortlessly tells a vivid story about each movie he's made and interactions he's had. No wonder he's such a great film maker!
@coryoutubechannel Рік тому
If you're interested in hearing him talk for hours, check out his masterclass. It was really, really great. He speaks in the same manner as in here with interesting details and it's supposed to be one of the best masterclasses (it's the only one I've watched myself).
@ScrubNigel Рік тому
@@coryoutubechannel Cheers, dude. I might just do that - loved his science fiction 6 part documentary!
@tomr6955 9 місяців тому
JC *
@yorkiesweetpea23 Рік тому
Only 8:00 on Titanic?? I wouldn't of minded watching the entire clip just on the making of the Titanic! 😍 I had no idea the director(s) & production crews planned out kisses so detailedly!
@ScottSullivanTV Рік тому
It just depends on the director and the film.
@elenasingleterry5854 Рік тому
SAME HERE, the reason I am watching this video.
@MrBuketman Рік тому
This MAN said that testosterone is a toxin that should be removed. Does science fiction and doesn’t understand science.
@MrBuketman Рік тому
@@ScottSullivanTV I’m good, hot shot. Look it up. Good luck in your adventures and struggles.
@wannamlwithu Рік тому
They have the behind the scenes of Titanic that runs for almost 2 hours. Someone posted several parts of it few years ago. Might be deleted due to copyright.
@vivo.latino Рік тому
Aliens and Terminator are the defining moments in 80s. Terminator 2 in the 90s. Avatar in 00s. Alita: Battle Angel 10s. Each decade James Cameron has changed cinema. Can't wait to see what he does in 20s.
@Sektion9 Рік тому
He didnt direct Alita.
@pamelathompson6783 Рік тому
excuse me you forgot TITANIC?!!
@maana5623 Рік тому
90s isn't complete without Titanic. In fact, the biggest blockbuster.
@nicktubby9710 Рік тому
Avatar 2 is his worst movie, by a significant margin. It's a bloated mess.
@MrBuketman Рік тому
This MAN said that testosterone is a toxin that should be removed. Does science fiction and doesn’t understand science.
@plr2473 Рік тому
Cameron dropped the two highest grossing films of all time--back to back. What a boss!
@Freeden Рік тому
@@atriptothescreen1085 Titanic and Avatar.
@bikramarora1819 Рік тому
I think what’s most impressive is that he set those box office records without needing the branding of a franchise to stand out. Movies like Endgame and Force Awakens made a lot of money, but they are part of an IP. Cameron and Spielberg’s movies stand out on their own.
@plr2473 Рік тому
@@bikramarora1819 Yeah. And both films were claimed to be production disasters before release. He really showed the world
@arachosia Рік тому
@@plr2473 now people are doubting him again with Avatar 2. People never learn
@sayros6711 Рік тому
A decade apart no less.
@psivewri Рік тому
When the pandemic hit in 2020 a local cinema screened Titanic. For years I'd been obsessed with the movie and watched it dozens of times and it was truly magical finally seeing it on the big screen :)
@FUGP72 Рік тому
Why were movie theaters showing movies during the pandemic when the whole reason new movies weren't being made was because theaters were shut down?
@Miketheratguy Рік тому
Glad you got to experience it the way it was meant to be seen. My girlfriend begged me to see it with her just after new year's in 1998 and I left the theater in complete and total awe. Back then no one knew that spectacle of that magnitude was even possible.
@mattcubed9658 Рік тому
@@FUGP72 Many theaters were still open. Ya know, different states and all
@robd1329 Рік тому
I saw it opening week. It was actually the Last movie that was worth seeing...until Chris Nolans Dark Knight came out
@Miketheratguy Рік тому
@@robd1329 I'd have to throw in the Lord of the Rings films and No Country For Old Men but yeah, The Dark Knight was a pretty great theatrical experience as well.
@emmapetropoulos7546 9 місяців тому
I’m so unbelievably grateful Gwyneth Paltrow was not cast in Titanic
@SupervoidCinema Рік тому
I once read that Cameron had a piece of paper taped to his computer that said 'Good Enough Isn't', pretty much sums his whole philosophy. He's a genius filmmaker.
@hippiecheezburger5457 Рік тому
Titanic never gets old for me, it’s a masterpiece, I must’ve seen it about a hundred times, it’s just so artistic, beautiful, tragic and historical all without feeling cheesy like romance movies became after that
@jeremyphillips3087 Рік тому
Ive seen that one part where the lady takes her clothes off a hundred times.
@EclecticallyEccentric Рік тому
@@jeremyphillips3087 Appreciating beauty isn't a bad thing.
@carlosluismendez7392 Рік тому
XD titanic is as cheesy as it gets.
@hippiecheezburger5457 Рік тому
@@carlosluismendez7392 not really it’s a whole cinematic experience it’s not like it’s the notebook
@RedRoseSeptember22 Рік тому
@@EclecticallyEccentric I'm sure he was "appreciating" it all right.
@isam95 Рік тому
Love how candid he is, and how much he is willing to share his knowledge and experience.
@AntonAdelson Рік тому
His no-nonsense cussing is really charming!
@MikeTXBC 10 місяців тому
I never say this, because usually I don't like listening to people in Hollywood, but I wish this interview was a lot longer. It's incredibly fascinating and he's a great storyteller.
@conquest201 Рік тому
Alita: Battle Angel is criminally underrated. Loved everything about it. Wish there would've been a sequel where we get to see Zalem
@ScruffyWarlord Рік тому
James Cameron didn't direct Alita. He was just a producer (financier). Big difference.
@DivAgent556 Рік тому
James Cameron and Bill Paxton are one of the most underrated duos in the industry. RIP BP.
@nickbusch7860 Рік тому
Here is someone, as usual on UKposts, that doesn't understand the word "underrated"
@MrGenexxx Рік тому
@@nickbusch7860 17 likes? Your comment is so overrated.
@robd1329 Рік тому
@@nickbusch7860 ur overrated trying to be smart guy
@neobellic7258 Рік тому
whether anyone likes his films nor not, it cannot be denied that James Cameron's film production quality value is one of the best of all.
@GQvideo474 Рік тому
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@LoveOnTheInsidex3 Рік тому
💯
@dancollins8296 Рік тому
Rumor has it he is one of the most complicated perfectionist you could ever deal with. But in the end it always pays off for him.
@jeremyphillips3087 Рік тому
I think its just ok
@JamesEatWorld7758 Рік тому
@@jeremyphillips3087 you can think whatever, you can’t deny the dude has changed cinema multiple times throughout his career.
@Feintgames Рік тому
This was great. I could watch another hour and a half of this. I took summer school at USC film school and we had a private screening of The Rock one night. Afterward, we got a 1 on 1 chat with Michael Bay after most of the other students left. It was just the five of us with Michael Bay sitting in the seats of the theater talking about movies, directing, careers, the insanity of Hollywood. I thought it was the greatest night of my life until I heard that the year before, they had James Cameron do the same thing.
@juraj_b Рік тому
Remember seeing Abyss as a kid and my jaw was dropped for two hours. Fantastic movie
@charoleawood Рік тому
Particularly the Special Edition with the proper ending
@ethanholgate2512 Рік тому
Incredibly edited movie as well as amazing proformances
@mattdestroyed Рік тому
I found it terribly boring, but as an adult I'd probably like it.
@LarissaFay Рік тому
The Abyss (extended edition aswell) is frigging epic film experience, full of amazing teachings. 💙
@lowrytv6736 Рік тому
Aliens is one of the greatest movies to exist, it blends so many genres together and reaches so many audiences.
@Miketheratguy Рік тому
That's what makes James Cameron such an amazing filmmaker (well, one of the things): He hits the magic "four quads": Young, adult, male, and female. Most movies fail to hit all four demographics but many of his do. Titanic is probably the best example of this.
@SuperNova-py1ec Рік тому
It’s a tough one. Aliens or T2? Both are truly epic. What a great filmography.
@ShaneEmerson Рік тому
The ideas for The Terminator and Avatar came to him in a dream, man’s mind is just built different.
@AwesomepowPOW Рік тому
Avatar has basically the same story as Pocahontas, but sure, the 3D, motion capture and CGI was futuristic.
@Noob-yx1cu Рік тому
@@AwesomepowPOW avatar as in the world mate
@Swngflwr 8 днів тому
He stole Dances with wolves and put it in space. Watch the film and tell me otherwise. He never admits it either
@MojoTheClown Рік тому
One of the greatest of all time. Never misses, redefines technology, expands what we think a blockbuster can be, wins awards, comes back ten years later and does it all again.
@MojoTheClown Рік тому
@Jake E You will never know the touch of a woman, or the respect of your father.
@MojoTheClown Рік тому
@@jakee5059 Your right hand doesn't count, son.
@MojoTheClown Рік тому
@@jakee5059 Right after you stop self-pleasing. Clown.
@MojoTheClown Рік тому
@@jakee5059 Self-pleasing clown.
@Koolaidistheshit Рік тому
This was fantastic.. seriously the most interesting thing I have seen in weeks or months in an interview. Make a part 2!! id watch 2-hours of him explaining his movies like this not even playing.
@swirlingchi Рік тому
There are some outstanding long interviews with Cameron on UKposts. Charlie Rose is a good one
@user-vc5rp7nf8f Рік тому
yeah it was interesting to see his choices and the stories of making some of those epic movies
@clashnytech Рік тому
So true! Been wading through such mediocre content for months.
@ThePoorBoy Рік тому
His Masterclass series is absolutely amazing and totally worth the $90. Hours and hours of him walking you through his creative process. You will want to go make something after watching it!
@PointB1ank Рік тому
The fact that James Cameron remembers what kind of bulbs they used and that they used "double inline ground fault interrupters" is pretty impressive. Either he worked on the lighting for so long that it was ingrained in his memory, or he has a really really good memory lol
@BiodieselRocket Рік тому
Actors don't want to die. These details matter for technical people and even more so for non-technical
@InternetGirl1093 Рік тому
I love how he dragged Leo in a very polite, matter of fact way. Haha, James Cameron just keeping it all the way real!
@khalyllkyllian Рік тому
His movies just paved the way for our generation to the next. Undeniably one of the best directors of all time!!
@BiruksonofGod.343 Рік тому
Bout to watch Avatar tonight
@kevindiossi Рік тому
I was already a fan of James Cameron, but after this interview…I’m a HUGE fan of him.
@paulinarojas6191 Рік тому
same
@PaulTraces Рік тому
Jim Cameron hasn’t aged in about 25 years. Also his movies are absolutely incredible.
@robd1329 Рік тому
Steven Spielberg as well never aged
@Kaboomboo Рік тому
True, being just a character that doesn't have to have something wrong with them is more challenging to play, because you still need to make them engaging. That does take talent.
@swirlingchi Рік тому
I watched Aliens (1986) for the first time recently and was impressed with the razor-sharp and touching character moments (“Where you want it?”). James is a gem and I’m looking forward to being transported to the world of Avatar 2
@theironshiek Рік тому
How have you only just seen aliens?
@jedijones Рік тому
@@theironshiek Personally, I'm not a fan of horror. Although I saw Aliens 30 years ago, it is not one that I have ever cared to rewatch more than a couple of times. It's just too bleak, and the stuff about Ripley being a mother figure for Newt is just too on-the-nose manipulative. Abyss, T2, Titanic and Avatar are all more rewatchable to me. Terminator 1 is another one I avoid going back to, especially because of the gross gore scenes put in there to pander to horror freaks. True Lies is a great entertainment, but the comedy takes it off the rails sometimes (the gun falling down the stairs, ugh), and the effects are surprisingly bad in the third act (Terminator 1, of course, also has that problem in the third act).
@jj-if6it Рік тому
@@jedijones It's more action sci/fi than horror, and not really that bleak at all
@tomhorrocks4067 Рік тому
HA HA HA BAY 12 PLEASE
@PrinceBarin77 Рік тому
Easily in my Top 10 films of all time. Masterpiece.
@talon3684 Рік тому
Thank God this man didn't quit and bail on being a filmmaker. DON'T QUIT! YOU CAN DO IT!
@nicktubby9710 Рік тому
He should have retired on top. Avatar 2 is bad.
@gauravnegi4312 Рік тому
@@nicktubby9710 1 billion box office says otherwise.
@randomly_random_0 Рік тому
@@nicktubby9710 NO. we dont want to be left with mediocre directors who only knows to film big franchise and remakes. He's the only director that can create original films and explode at box office
@asnierkishcowboy Рік тому
Wow James is super direct. I can imagine him on the set giving on point instructions. The Aliens story on how Sigourney was finally cast is a great example of the stuff one can imagine to happen, but rarely hears about.
@nihilist1680 Рік тому
This video should be at least 5 hours long.
@ethanholgate2512 Рік тому
I'd watch it in one sitting
@shashavengesayi6055 Рік тому
I love how funny and incredibly blunt James is. He's a great storyteller and a living legend. Looking forward to Avatar 2
@strider1237 Рік тому
James Cameron is ruthless. And this is why his movies are excellent.
@LuzMaria95 Рік тому
Titanic is my favorite movie ever!!! So historically accurate and such a tragically beautiful love story as well!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@JohnWick-vh2qy Рік тому
This man made two of the greatest sequels. Terminator 2 and Aliens
@thesadwolf Рік тому
Now he's about to make the the 3rd greatest sequel.
@ethanholgate2512 Рік тому
Avatar 2 will be added to that list
@KrazzeeKane Рік тому
@@ethanholgate2512 I hope I'm wrong, I honestly do, but I sincerely doubt Avatar 2 is going to be anywhere near a masterpiece. I don't give the benefit of the doubt anymore, too many movies and shows are just crap nowadays--I go in expecting to be disappointed like with Rings of Power, and sometimes I get surprised like House of the Dragon. I really hope Avatar 2 is good and i see it as many times as i saw the first one, but in my heart I feel it's going to be a Rings of Power level of failure
@ComedyBros5 Рік тому
@@KrazzeeKane I agree. I fully expect Avatar 2 to be visually stunning and a VFX masterpiece, but nothing more.
@simone_franceschinii Рік тому
He's coming with the third great sequel.
@supremeghost7950 Рік тому
"James Cameron doesn't do what James Cameron does for James Cameron." "James Cameron does what James Cameron does because James Cameron is James Cameron" - James Cameron
@tigermunky Рік тому
His name is James, James Cameron The bravest pioneer. No budget too steep, no sea too deep. Who's that? It's him, James Cameron James, James Cameron ...
@TheBorgCollective Рік тому
@@tigermunky James: Systems are normal, you guys hearing the song okay up there?
@ThisIsMyFullName Рік тому
I'd happily listen to another 30 min of this man talking about film. He's such a bold visionary, he makes everything sound so easy.
@mcblaze1968 18 днів тому
I love him talking about Titanic and Leo. "He was so negative and then I said action and he became Jack...Kate and him hit it off, and I was like alright, he's the guy."
@maanpvillar Рік тому
I hope James knows that he has marked himself in history through his great skills in directing. The films he directed are a couple of the greatest ones. Thanks for the entertainment, James!
@domenicklandaeta-rosato3968 Рік тому
Oh yea, I think Cameron knows how good he is and he is not ashamed of letting people know it lol
@proskeptical789 Рік тому
True Lies is one of the most slept on films ever. I’d love to see him talk about that in depth like he did these, in fact his less popular films would be even more fascinating than his big ones
@rbw3000 Рік тому
Yessss!!!!! Missed opportunity!
@nathanbradleyf777 Рік тому
The Abyss was such a great movie. James Cameron knows his stuff. You can tell he lives and breathes these movies. Reminds me a little of Stanley Kubrick.
@vuxdinh Рік тому
As famous and well-regarded as James is, he is still underrated in my book. As a film maker, his vision is boundless. Sometimes, I think movie screen is not big enough for his imagination and ambition. More importantly, his bravery and commitment to jump through all the hoops to make his vision become a reality is inspiring. Any other people would have given up because life is too short to spend that many years in a project when there are other easy-money things that they can do. That thought never occurs to him it seems and I respect him for that.
@DaveUnreally Рік тому
There's something so comforting to me about 90s movies, and how some of their scenes are slightly out of focus. There's a warm nostalgia there.
@pab1381 Рік тому
My best friend (RIP), his uncle works in visual effects in Hollywood. His name is John Dietz. He’s worked on Terminator Salvation, X-men origins, Watchmen, Get Smart and other films here as well in China. He told me he had a meeting with James Cameron about working on Avatar and he said that he’s one of those people that’s so smart but can’t understand why everybody else isn’t as smart as him sometimes. It shows in his movies. He knows so much which is why his films do great especially with him directing.
@Jameslawz Рік тому
Terminator 2 has basically defined the early 90s, even though it holds some retro 80s elements (naturally when you transition over to a new era). It was that perfect late 80s/early 90s sci-fi pop that was becoming a mega trend and just embedded itself into pop culture.
@Jazzcodes Рік тому
Super interesting and truly amazing to listen to. His achievements as a film-maker and as an environmental activist should be an example for all to follow.
@azimazimov9354 Рік тому
Director who make films in different genre. As an action film is Terminator , as romantic is Titanic and as adventure / Sci Fi is Avatar. He didnt stuck in one genre and what he has done always got recognition and made good money amd profit at cinema. But Avatar was revolution in history of cinema. One of my favorite directors that I adore his project 🔥.
@DMalltheway Рік тому
Terminator and Aliens are sci fi
@matthewcornelius8941 Рік тому
@@DMalltheway fern gully with aliens
@firebros9492 Рік тому
@@matthewcornelius8941 every movie was inspired by something else!
@paramitch Рік тому
I'd echo others that Terminator and T2 are unquestionably sci-fi, as is Aliens, although I agree that they all have really strong action elements as well. Same with The Abyss -- Sci-fi with strong action.
@jameswallace5235 Рік тому
Yeah he seems to skewer more towards sci-fi and fantasy more than anything else. Stanley Kubrick is the prime example of a director mastering different genres, to the point where so many of his movies are considered the best in each respective genre. The Shining is considered one of the best horror movies ever made, Full Metal Jacket with war movies, 2001: A Space Odyssey for sci-fi, Dr Strangelove for satire/comedy, Barry Lyndon for period dramas, Spartacus for swords-and-sandals epics, A Clockwork Orange for dark, violent movies, even something like Eyes Wide Shut is one of the best erotic dramas.
@jp3813 Рік тому
Fun Fact: The titles of James Cameron's non-documentary feature films all start w/ either the letter T or A, except for Piranha II (1982) which he barely had any control over.
@larissakrause5620 Рік тому
I just realised I love all his movies. Truely a genius.
@alanadrian5929 Рік тому
They should have a challenge where the toughest of men have to watch Titanic without getting emotional. Would be a difficult task. The character development and investment is off the charts in my eyes.
@Artofficial1986 Рік тому
Terminator 2: Judgement Day is one of my favorite movies! This guy is a genius
@odiashortfilms5884 Рік тому
No one asks about James Horner's absence in these times . What a Composer he was . RIP .
@donnix1192 Рік тому
Glory is possibly the greatest score ever written, love Horner.
@PrinceBarin77 Рік тому
Yup. Legend.
@MiguelNdiweni 7 місяців тому
James Cameron is a great and creative director one the Best in Hollywood
@levicuen5931 Рік тому
He has made my top 3 favorite movies of all time. GOAT
@filmania Рік тому
I love this man. His story about how Aliens was nearly lost is amazing, I mean if it wasn't for Cameron it wouldn't exist. What a dude, everyone was trying to get him to not do it, so he told the studios to F-off or make it, thank you James Cameron for being so brave and standing up for creativity and film!!!!! : )
@georgebishop4941 Рік тому
You should try watching again and absorbing what was said. Of course an alien sequel would exist but his version would not. Since the orginal is Amazing a sequel was inevitable.
@Laocoon283 Рік тому
Yea he seems like the type guy who likes to tell tall tales
@ozzyg82 Рік тому
I love how JC managed Leo’s slight onerousness at various points. JC has his head screwed on and knows what he wants, no wonder he’s been so successful.
@TitanicFan97 Рік тому
I wish JC would sail me away on the ship of dreams 🙂
@jedijones Рік тому
@@TitanicFan97 Username checks out.
@jj-if6it Рік тому
Leo was so young, love those stories
@erikad0511 10 місяців тому
I could listen to him for hours, so smart, no nonsense, isn't afraid to get his hands dirty and I love that he's doing what he can to help the planet
@jessicam725 Рік тому
Aliens is one of my favorite movies of all time, so glad he had the balls to do it
@matthagen67 Рік тому
This guy cast and directed the two most iconic and badass women in cinema history: Sigourney Weaver and Linda Hamilton. For that alone, he deserves respect.
@peterlenham3180 Рік тому
Sigourney Weaver would have been in it anyway, she was in the original. So he didn't cast her, she was already in the first film.
@gravelpit5680 Рік тому
Aliens is good despite Cameron directing, not because of it.
@jameswallace5235 Рік тому
@@peterlenham3180 Well, considering it wasn't until Aliens that Ripley was truly cemented as one of the best female charactes in film, plus the fact that without Cameron's behind the scenes manipulating Weaver probably wouldn't have even been in a sequel, if one even got made, I'd say he's responsible for Ripley's inconic status. Even though he didn't cast her, he made her.
@peterlenham3180 Рік тому
@@jameswallace5235 No, she was already iconic in the original. Cameron just made a bigger sequel, that's all.
@jameswallace5235 Рік тому
@@peterlenham3180 No, she became iconic as soon as she walked out in the power loader and said the immortal line, you know, the one that everyone quotes and remembers? That made Ripley and icon. Before that she was just a really good character, just like Sarah Connor in the first Terminator. She was good, but her legacy wasn't cemented until the sequel.
@troypearce6674 Рік тому
Can’t believe I’ve just discovered this interview series this many years in. They’re amazing. Would love to see Daniel Day-Lewis and Joaquin Phoenix.
@NazriB Рік тому
Lies again? Institute College Actor Director
@edwilson397 Рік тому
Day-Lewis is retired, so he'll have nothing to promote
@frvnxis Рік тому
@@edwilson397 that guy has retired two before lol, he’ll be back
@kenzotenma6791 Рік тому
Daniel Day-Lewis : " I've agreed to do the interview just give me a year to prepare for it"
@suuuiiii Рік тому
Just watched avatar 2 and i must say what a great movie to end this year. It was an awesome 3d experience in theater. 5 out of 5 stars movie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
@Allaiya. 10 місяців тому
Really? I didn’t like it personally. Visually stunning but that was about it imo. First one was way better.
@simounmarsada9226 Рік тому
Aliens will always be my favorite film of his. It's just perfect.
@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 Рік тому
If you fast forward the first 20 minutes it's perfect
@WaffleCone927 Рік тому
I could see how actors/crew bump heads with him big time. He also seems to understand the bigger picture, the vision and the goals. Im glad he’s still making movies for sure, and seems reflective which probably helps with the attitude
@emilia8829 Рік тому
2:39 made me laugh! "But our accountant" was funny!
@soultest Рік тому
Great interview, one of my favorite directors after Spielberg! Still waiting for the 4K streaming version of The Abyss - or ANY streaming version (at least in Finland we don't have it).. :/
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