Episode
"Ben Stiller"
1:07:29
Published: Mon May 23 2022
Description
We go into some deep shoppe-talk with the hilarious and ultra-talented Ben Stiller. We cover all the necessary nuances, like applying makeup in front of your children, proper neck tattoos, and motivation behind a numb ear. Plus, Ben officially commits to giving Sean his Oscar Levant portrait.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapters
The speaker recommends Brandy's food business and mentions having a salad for lunch.
00:00 - 02:13 (02:13)
Summary
The speaker recommends Brandy's food business and mentions having a salad for lunch.
Episode"Ben Stiller"
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The speaker discusses the trend of using social media to publicly complain or compliment a company or service, and acknowledges the importance of showing appreciation for good service.
02:13 - 07:02 (04:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses the trend of using social media to publicly complain or compliment a company or service, and acknowledges the importance of showing appreciation for good service.
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The speaker recalls the last time they had dinner with their friends in LA before moving back to New York.
07:02 - 09:30 (02:27)
Summary
The speaker recalls the last time they had dinner with their friends in LA before moving back to New York.
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Ben Stiller talks about his transition from a comedic actor to a director and how he enjoys having creative control over his projects.
09:30 - 12:43 (03:13)
Summary
Ben Stiller talks about his transition from a comedic actor to a director and how he enjoys having creative control over his projects. He and the interviewer also reminisce about their past conversations on the topic.
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The speaker discusses the challenges that come with simultaneously directing and acting, including the difficulty of concentrating on both responsibilities and managing the various points of view of different actors.
12:43 - 19:36 (06:52)
Summary
The speaker discusses the challenges that come with simultaneously directing and acting, including the difficulty of concentrating on both responsibilities and managing the various points of view of different actors.
Episode"Ben Stiller"
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The speaker discusses how he prioritizes humor and emotional impact over genres and aesthetics in his comedy films.
19:36 - 1:09:04 (49:28)
Summary
The speaker discusses how he prioritizes humor and emotional impact over genres and aesthetics in his comedy films. The speaker also shares his experience working with Steve Conrad and the Farrelly brothers on passion projects.