Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon joins Ben Mankiewicz to share unvarnished stories of a life in films– from making Rocky Horror Picture Show, Bull Durham, Witches of Eastwick, and Pretty Baby to navigating the cynical world of showbiz. She argues that every film is political– either challenging the status quo or enforcing it– and reveals her input into the iconic ending of Thelma & Louise which turns 35 this year.
Films Mentioned:
The Nutty Professor
The Accompanist
Dead Man Walking
Joe
Atlantic City
Pretty Baby
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Witches of Eastwick
Bull Durham
Sirat
Afterlife
Grapes of Wrath
Lord of the Rings
Bambi
Waiting for Guffman
Best in Show
Thelma & Louise
Being There
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
The Front Page, 1974
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This is very shallow because she’s a wonderful actress, but how does someone who’s 80 this year have the quality of skin 50 year olds would envy?
Enjoyed that very much. Susan is a national treasure.
Okay so based on Susan’s super 8 answer to most memorable movie, I googled “Sarat” and read the entire plot and was squirming in my seat, so I doubt I could ever watch it but it helped me understand her answer completely.
Great actress😮😅😢❤
♥️😊You are so smart with your questions. I thoroughly enjoyed your interview. Susan is an underrated actor. Fascinating person. I would love to be in the room during this conversation and maybe you could talk for an hour more 👏👏
She is one of best actors because of the depth she unveils in her characters
4:54 HAAH I know that feeling, my mom lives in florida and is ALSO a raging republican 🤣🤣