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Robert Downey Jr. Breaks Down His Career, from ‘Iron Man’ to ‘Oppenheimer’ | Vanity Fair

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1 year ago

July 21, 2023

Robert Downey Jr. walks us through his legendary career, discussing his roles in ‘Pound,’ ‘Less Than Zero,’ ‘Chaplin,’ ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,’ ‘Zodiac,’ ‘Iron Man,’ ‘The Judge,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and more.

OPPENHEIMER is in theaters July 21, 2023, https://www.oppenheimermovie.com/

SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike; as part of the strike, union actors are not promoting their film and TV projects. This video was conducted prior to the strike.

Director: Adam Lance Garcia
Director of Photography: Brad Wickham
Editor: Cory Stevens
Guest: Robert Downey Jr.
Producer: Frank Cosgriff
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Associate Producer: Rafael Vasquez
Production Manager: Natasha Soto-Albors
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Talent Booker: Meredith Judkins
Camera Operator: Chloe Ramos
Audio Engineer: Lily van Leeuwen
Production Assistant: Rowmel Findley
Post Production Coordinator: Jovan James
Supervising Editor: Kameron Key
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds

00:00 “It never will get better than it is right now.”
00:40 Pound
01:47 Less Than Zero
03:24 Chaplin
06:15 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
08:24 Zodiac
10:54 Iron Man
14:01 The Judge
15:23 Sr.
18:23 Oppenheimer

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25 Comments

Vluezz

July 21, 2023 at 3:31 pm

Tropic Thunder is one of his best movies

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barbj672000

July 21, 2023 at 3:32 pm

I am glad that he is in a place that he can talk about his career/past so openly. I do hope it was cathartic for him.

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PAT 💭

July 21, 2023 at 3:32 pm

Why Sherlock wasn’t talked about?

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thesummit615

July 21, 2023 at 3:35 pm

You’d never know Cillian was the star of the film with all these RDJ pressers.

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LA Dorkknight

July 21, 2023 at 3:36 pm

He is unbelievable in Oppenheimer

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-I am-

July 21, 2023 at 3:36 pm

Dude I just saw the film and it’s a spectacular piece of art but I just wanna tell you I just cannot see you as an antagonist . You are never doing it again you are my hero don’t ruin it please

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Justin Garrett

July 21, 2023 at 3:36 pm

They didn’t want to talk about Tropic Thunder huh?😅

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hadiya aa

July 21, 2023 at 3:37 pm

BuT pUppET we’rE mAkiNG a fILm iTs NOt a DOcumENTAry

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Joshua Alexander Lynch

July 21, 2023 at 3:38 pm

I’m glad we live in a timeline where RDJ survived and thrived.

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Zeke Brewer

July 21, 2023 at 3:38 pm

Soapdish got skipped which is fine but I just wanna say it’s hella underrated, great movie.

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strahljd

July 21, 2023 at 3:39 pm

Absolutely awesome segment. I do have to be that “why didn’t they talk about x” guy though, wish he would’ve talked about the Sherlock movies…I’m fascinated by his performance and affectation of the English accent, I would love to hear his insight into how he went about it, the method of the role, etc

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Badnaam Jutt

July 21, 2023 at 3:39 pm

Why not Tropic thunder? He was nominated for an Oscar for that role

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kaytagi

July 21, 2023 at 3:40 pm

Where is Kirk Lazarus?! I’m really disappointed that he didn’t talk about it.

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Ana Trankle

July 21, 2023 at 3:41 pm

I Totally Love Robert Downey Jr., what a great actor!

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Prince RJ

July 21, 2023 at 3:42 pm

7:18 Did he really say hitherto?

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DAGMAWI Asmamaw

July 21, 2023 at 3:43 pm

I watched oppenheimer it’s great movie

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kirk vanek

July 21, 2023 at 3:46 pm

excuse me,, where is the shout out to derrick lutz in back to school?

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Nun Adolescent

July 21, 2023 at 3:46 pm

Where is Tropic Thunder

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RockWei

July 21, 2023 at 3:47 pm

Kinda surprise they didn’t talk about The Avengers saga especially Infinity wars and endgame.

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daggaboom

July 21, 2023 at 3:50 pm

No mention of natural born killers or Tropic Thunder, which he was outstanding in too. What a career he’s had

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kris hall

July 21, 2023 at 3:50 pm

Excellent interview, he just seems very sincere, like he’s shaken off Stark at last.

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Shane Chaisson

July 21, 2023 at 3:51 pm

The Judge is his best movie hands down. It’s my favorite movie of all time

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Alexander Fitchett

July 21, 2023 at 3:51 pm

❤

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Daniel Mann

July 21, 2023 at 3:51 pm

that was a fantastic attenborough impression

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unoverse

July 21, 2023 at 3:51 pm

why’d they skip weird science

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‘Wicked’ Director & Cinematographer Break Down the ‘Dancing Through Life’ Scene | Vanity Fair

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‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu breaks down Jonathan Bailey’s ‘Dancing Through Life’ scene alongside cinematographer Alice Brooks. Jon provides an elaborate explanation of the specific color plays throughout the scene, building in windows in the “tornado wheel” to get the perfect lighting, careful coordination to find the right timing with all of Jonathan’s tricks and so much more.

WICKED is in theaters now, https://www.wickedmovie.com

Director: Funmi Sunmonu
Editor: Philip Anderson; Matthew Colby
Talent: Jon M. Chu and Alice Brooks
Coordinating Producer: Emebeit Beyene and Sydney Malone
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Associate Director, Talent : Meredith Judkins
Production Assistant: Lily Starck
Post Production Supervisor: Christian Olguin
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Justin Symonds
Special Thanks: Glass Engine

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How the Front Row Became the Front Row | Vogue

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November 20, 2024

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Over the past 75 years, fashion shows have evolved from intimate presentations to global spectacles. Vogue takes a look at the rich history of fashion’s illustrious front row. Dior’s 1950s “New Look” revolutionized femininity, while the ’60s embraced individual freedom and exclusivity. The ’70s introduced cultural influencers and turned shows into entertainment, paving the way for the extravagant glamour of the ’80s. By the ’90s, mainstream appeal dominated, and the 2000s saw celebrities strategically claim the front row. The rise of influencers in the 2010s, fueled by social media, democratized access to Fashion Week. Even as the pandemic briefly halted live shows, the industry adapted and returned. Today, the front row itself has become part of the spectacle with celebrities like Kylie Jenner wearing the same outfit we also see on the runway.

Director: Catherine Orchard
Editors: Evan Allan, Ryan Jeffrey
Producers: Rahel Gebreyes, Bety Dereje
Archival Researcher: Lilli Karkowski
Writer: Laia Garcia-Furtado
Associate Producer: Marisah Yazbek
Creative Production Coordinator: Anisa Kennar
Production Coordinators: Ava Kashar, Tanía Jones
Production Manager: Natasha Soto-Albors
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Senior Director, Production Management: Jessica Schier
Assistant Editors: Fynn Lithgow, Justin Symonds
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Art & Graphics Lead: Léa Kichler
Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicholas Ascanio
Director, Content Production: Rahel Gebreyes
Senior Director, Video: Romy van den Broeke
Senior Director, Programming: Linda Gittleson
VP, Video Programming: Thespena Guatieri
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Image Courtesy of Steven Meisel

00:00 – Fashion!
00:39 – 1950s
01:22 – 1960s
01:50 – 1970s
02:20 – 1980s
02:57 – 1990s
03:31 – 2000s
04:26 – 2010s
05:10 – 2020s

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