THR Full Oscar Director's Roundtable: Mel Gibson, Denzel Washington, Damien Chazelle, & More

The Hollywood Reporter's Directors 2017 Oscars Roundtable is here! Join Mel Gibson ('Hacksaw Ridge'), Oliver Stone ('Snowden'), Denzel Washington ('Fences'), Damien Chazelle ('La La Land'), Mira Nair ('Queen of Katwe'), and Barry Jenkins ('Moonlight') for another full, uncensored discussion with some of Hollywood's biggest directors.

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[hurlinerose]

I'll be honest, I just wanted to listen to Denzel Washington and Mel Gibson.

[kylecoleman]

A Denzel and Gibson collab is what we need

[jamesd]

I'd love to hear Mel and Denzel discuss anything, anything at all. They'd make even the most mundane of things interesting. They're two ordinary people that have extraordinary abilities to move people with how they convey a story. True giants of film and genuinely decent people.

[adamturner]

Hacksaw ridge was phenomenal. Mel might be the most underrated film director ever

[StewartFletcher]

You can tell why Gibson and Denzel are as famous as they are. They are so captivating, so enthralling. I hang on every word from both of them. What amazing performers.

[Silrian]

10:21 Denzel interrupts Galloway, justice exists!

[mannontheconquerer]

Denzel @57:58 is one of my favorite moments, outside of meeting him in Germany. Dude is a beautiful human being. Protect him at all costs.

[clayman]

19:11 Mel's explanation here is so motivating!
He unknowingly just taught how to deal with what seems overwhelmingly too stressful.

[shannoncruz]

When Denzel and Mel talk, they watch each other in such a relatable way...

[thePANDEMlC]

Although Mira seems a bit out of place, since everyone here seems to be American directors I appreciate her being there. She has an interesting perspective on things and helps broaden the discussion and our perception outside of just the US film industry.

[backbasics]

I love this directors' round table. Great directors, no egos, they waited their turn to tell their answer to questions, they had great anecdotes and stories. I loved it so much I watched every minute of it.

[emmanuelnathaniel]

Mel Gibson is a legend, he talks and walk the walk.

[lewis]

Denzel is a beast. He’s so wisely guarded.

[samanthamattea]

Say what you will about Mel Gibson...but his love of history and storytelling is incredible to witness.

[garywright]

Denzel says so much whether he answers or not. The last question he declined and it was as interesting as answering it. The man is pure class. He puts life into it’s proper perspective. Being in his position is a gift that he recognizes. His talent and hard work got him there but still recognizes that he is still very fortunate . If an actor can be a role model it is him!

[pendragyn]

Denzel is just the epitome of class. He is so inspiring. Mel has that crazy intensity that borders on insanity that seems to curse true geniuses.

[extenebrislux]

In the immortal words of South Park, "say what you want about Mel Gibson, but that son of a bitch knows about story structure".

[peterchang]

The one characteristic that I found so engaging and wonderful with all of them is listening, especially Mel and Denzel because their eyes appear to really focus and absorb all that is happening.

[mikejohnson]

Denzel and Gibson always great to see these 2 humble and great people

[VK-zvby]

Mel is a director who can shoot an Oscar worthy movie without any professional actors. This guy literally can take any material, be that actor or script, and make it great art.