DP/30: The Martian, Ridley Scott

He is one of the living masters of cinema. His latest hit is The Martian. Ridley Scott talks about that film and many others with David Poland.

Shot in Los Angeles, October 2015

[StarCrusher.]

Awesome how he just starts talking without stopping.

[HitoKunioka]

Glad to hear that he is proud of The Counselor. I think it's one of the most bold and thrilling films he's ever done.

[TheGuardianK]

The way he recognizes his own creative strengths is amazing. Every conversation with Ridley is so conclusive.

[mathmason]

Wow hes really sharp and youthful even at this age - and still has an enthusiasm to direct more films! Fascinating - a true filmmaker

[ulfingvar]

He knows his shit: effects work, cinematography, editing, everything! A complete auteur. Will always, because of Alien and Blade Runner particularly, have this guy in a special spot in my heart. It will be a sad day indeed when the inevitable happen.. I think people like Villeneuve and Nolan owe a great deal to him, like Scott, Lucas etc ows lots to Kubrick.

[andrewpilcher]

I love Ridley. The coolest director in Hollywood by far. The guy is incredible.

[EntertainingRunner-vdbn]

Dude he's also a great Oral Story Teller

[fellowcitizen]

He's very generous with his interviews

[Lumerlume]

the counselor is one of the most underrated movies of all time. gotta watch it two or three times to take it all in but the script is just impeccable.

[johnnythreefour]

No matter what you think of him, he made Alien. Automatic legend status.

[BreezyE-dn]

can we just keep him alive and make him make lots of movies please

[guileniam]

32:17. Ridley scott going
another life mission is complete.

[surfingheros]

Real solid interview. I love how he's already editing the Martian dvd and that it will be 15-20 min longer, and not just fluff scenes either. There were quite a few scenes left out from the book which I hope are put back in.

[SuperClarkeWGriswold]

This is more like it. How did you get hold of him? Get Spielberg next please!

[Landrew]

Refreshing to see a genius without a massive, insufferable ego.

[sun]

Kingdom of Heaven (his version ) is one of the best studio films of the last 30 years

[someguy]

one of the best visual directors ever.... not so great on the script side of things, but for atmosphere and spectacle and texture and memorable imagery i cant think of anyone currently going who does it better

[ngonzale]

Ridley is amazing. I so miss the incredible Tony Scott.

[MmeDesgranges]

Love David's work, he's unique in getting to the real person.

[avidian]

The sound improved a lot. Glad to hear, you got new mics. Also an outstanding interview, just wow!