# Robert De Niro
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Robert Anthony De Niro ( də NEER-roh; Italian: [de ˈniːro]; born August 17, 1943) is an American actor, director, film producer, and restaurateur. He is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential actors of his generation. De Niro is the recipient of various accolades, including two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award as well as nominations for eight BAFTA Awards and four Emmy Awards.
Taxi Driver
Grab a slice of apple pie with cheese because it is (finally) time to talk about Martin Scorsese's seminal film, Taxi Driver. We discuss Robert De Niro's captivating performance, the score, the incredibly uncomfortable feelings the movie makes you sit with, Peter Boyle's hair and why this movie may…
Changeover: Wag the Dog (1997) — "This is nothing."
Some satires age because the world moves on. Wag the Dog aged because the world caught up with it. Barry Levinson's 1997 comedy, written by Hilary Henkin and David Mamet, sends Robert De Niro's spin doctor and Dustin Hoffman's Hollywood producer to stage a fake war with Albania and bury a president…
The Rules of the Old School French Game
Movie Meltdown - Episode 373 This episode we discuss The Rules of the Game the 1939 French film directed by Jean Renoir. According to many, including The Criterion Collection, it's considered one of the greatest films ever made. So The Meltdown Gang decides to watch it and see if it lives up to it'…
284: George Wendt and Random Celebrity Body Parts
Movie Meltdown - Episode 284 This week we are coming to you "live" from Fandomfest 2014 where we talk to actor George Wendt about his movie roles over the years. Plus we let our crew ramble on about the celebrities they saw that weekend... and their favorite specific body parts. Warning: This porti…
S2E6 - The Whisper Man
Hey Snobs, in this episode we cover The Whisper Man by Alex North and the Netflix adaptation with Adam Scott, Robert De Niro, and Michelle Monaghan.For podcast updates, follow our newsletterIntro song by Night Light Noise Machine
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If you have only seen Robert De Niro in Meet The Parents, Limitless and The Score, you haven't seen Robert De Niro.
If you haven't seen Al Pacino in anything, you definitely haven't seen Al Pacino.
And that means that you may not fully appreciate the magnitude of these two great actors appearing …
How Method Acting Became a Joke
Jared Leto’s Joker method acting on Suicide Squad became infamous after stories spread about him staying in character, sending a live rat to Margot Robbie, and giving bullets to Will Smith, but his bizarre behavior was only one example of Method acting going too far. From Robert De Niro gaining 70 …
The Cancelled Version of Toy Story 4
What if Toy Story 4 had been a bizarre romantic comedy where Woody and Buzz swap heads? Not only that, but director John Lasseter wanted Toy Story 4 to be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep, inspired by his marriage, but after his misconduct scandal and removal from Pixar, the film was rebuilt …
The Original Plans for Pirates of the Caribbean
Before Johnny Depp redefined cinema as Captain Jack Sparrow, Disney almost made Pirates of the Caribbean without him—starring Matthew McConaughey and Robert De Niro in a straightforward pirate movie nearly doomed to direct-to-video. This deep dive explores the shocking original plans, the risky cre…
De Niro vs. Pacino: Who Was Better?
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino redefined Method acting and dominated Hollywood for decades, but who was the greatest? From The Godfather and Raging Bull to Scarface and Heat, this deep dive explores their legendary rivalry, parallel careers, and unforgettable performances. Featuring insight into thei…
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