Adam McKay talks about getting back to comedy in “Don’t Look Up,” how his health scare helped inspire the film, and why he’s stopped having political arguments online.
I mean, footage that looks like it’s bad CG from a disaster movie. That was the other thing, too. Clearly things are moving much faster than we think. And no, I never wanted this movie to overlap with reality this much.Well, you even mentioned the Capitol attack on January 6th, and there is a riot scene in “Don’t Look Up” that when you’re watching it feels eerily and uncomfortably similar to that.
With your last two movies, “The Big Short” and “Vice,” I feel like you really hit on this tone that is just all your own. I mean, I guess it’s like the fact-based comedy drama and “Don’t Look Up” feels pitched a little more strongly to comedy. Do you feel like somehow in the social and political engagement of these movies that the comedy … I mean, does it help the medicine go down? Like, in some ways, these are very serious movies with very serious issues, and yet they are also very funny.
I’m giddy about that one that kind of involves everything I love. It’s about class, race, culture, this transformative moment, and then basketball, which of course I’m a huge basketball fan, so it’s kind of a dream show.Olsen: You had such success with “The Big Short” and “Vice.” You know, you won an Academy Award, twice nominated for best director, twice nominated for best picture. Does that get in your head? Like, when you were working on “Don’t Look Up,” are you second guessing yourself? Does that impact you at all?You know, Mark, there’s nothing wrong. You could have just said, “You were nominated for Best Director twice. You won an Academy Award.” Period. And then said, “Thanks for joining me, Adam.
And I’m Yvonne Villarreal. If you haven’t already, please make sure to follow “The Envelope” wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to leave us a review. And maybe recommend it to a friend? We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.This episode was produced and edited by Heba Elorbany, Asal Ehsanipour, and our new executive producer, JazmínOur engineer and composer is Mike Heflin. Special thanks to Shani Hilton, Clint Schaff, Richard Hernandez.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Strictly's Adam Peaty and Tom Fletcher strip down to undies for final spray tansAhead of the Strictly Come Dancing 2021 final, Olympic star Adam Peaty and musician Tom Fletcher flaunted their torsos as they stripped off for another tanning session
Read more »
Biden making America look ‘weak’ to adversaries, Trump’s national security chief saysFormer U.S. national security adviser Robert O’Brien claimed Friday night on 'Hannity' that President Biden could learn a thing or two from Republicans about dealing with America’s adversaries.
Read more »
Reese Witherspoon and Her Daughter Look So Much AlikeThe two made an appearance on the red carpet for the Sing 2 premiere.
Read more »
HBO Strikes First-Look Deal With Texas MonthlyThe magazine will develop potential series and movie projects under the multi-year pact.
Read more »
What your budget might look like if you make the federal minimum wageMore than a third of U.S. states adhere to the federal minimum wage in 2021. Budgeting on $7.25 per hour leaves little room for error. Here's a breakdown.
Read more »