The genius of having a 'good guy', who is loud, erratic and who's life is always falling apart, come up against a 'bad guy' who is quiet, level and who's life is under complete control, blew my mind. And to show clearly which side of the law each of them is, when Vincent hugs that grieving mother, and when Neil mercilessly kills people when they are in his way, sets up the diner moment perfectly, opposite ends of every spectrum but not your stereotypical goodies and baddies, just like real life; nobody is all good and nobody is all bad, the character development of this film was worthy of an Oscar alone.

That last scene, the hands, the score. Still to this day it gives me chills. What a movie.

Michael Mann must have a degree in psychology. These characters are so well thought out it’s ridiculous. I’ve seen this film countless times, every gets old.

God knows how influential HEAT was to The Dark Knight!!!!!

Heat is am absolute masterpiece. If you haven't seen it, you should check it out whenever you get a chance. Excellent acting, directing, writing, camera work, special effects, etc.

Nolan was inspired by this movie a lot, it shows in his films.

So good to see De Niro and Pacino next to each other. Can't wait to see them in "The Irishman."

It is hard to believe in retrospect that "Heat" didn't get ONE SINGLE Academy Award nomination. Nothing for the actors, nothing for the director, the cinematography, the sound design... Laughable.

Mann's final comments are a master class in creating characters with depth and profound connection to story. Any filmmaker should take note.

2019.... Who's still craving "HEAT 1995" like me ??

Too many goddamn legends on this stage. It's suffocating, really.

4 Legends + 1 Stage = History

Heat is one of the finest films ever made. It’s great to see how intelligent Micheal Mann is and how they formed extensive histories of the actors. Brilliant

i love deniros start to his answer "well michael wrote the script."

Michael Mann is American film making royalty!!! The way he films landscapes and cities?? Theirs no one like him!!

This is the greatest film. I’ve watched it at least 100 times!

"Heat" is one of the most slept on movies ever... It's undoubtedly one of the best movies ever made yet most people don't know even know about it or even talk about it. Heat is one of my favorite movies of all time up there with Goodfellas.

Heat is a masterpiece. Almost 30 years later it still holds up.

Its So sad to see your idols getting old. actores or other gieniuses. This two are the BEST and i wish they live a heatlhy life for many years to come !!!!!!!!

Every frame of the movie has so much depth and layers of thought. Mann has painted every frame with his personal philosophy and characterization. Have watched it 50 times, and yet I get to see new subtle things that I missed before. This movie is pure genius and Mann is the master.

To be fair 1995 was a brutal year for Oscar Best Picture noms...The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, and Forrest Gump all in contention!

Heat is actually my favorite film of all time

Heat is one of my favorite movies of all time. Such an amazing cast of brilliance.

"I've worked with him before, and it was a great experience." Pacino with the save. What a sweet soul.

I would love to see Nolan work with Pacino and De Niro!

I don’t think HEAT ever did get the kind of recognition and appreciation from the media, Hollywood, or critics that it earned. The crazy talented ensemble that meshed so well on screen and demonstrated so much fluidity with such dynamic characters. The score was so deeply embedded in the cinematography that it perfectly told the story, with, or with lack of, emotion. The direction of scenes kept you in the story from one aspect to another, not losing you in minuscule details. This is a very under appreciated movie that should not be recreated/re-visioned, although yes, it is a remake of its own. It was perfected, and it is a cinematic experience that I am thrilled to hear others admire.

The amount of respect these guys have for each other is simply beautiful to see them sharing it live on stage

Man Mann's attention to the characters' background is incredible. From "All I am is what I am going after" to "Property is theft".

A movie way before it’s time. No awards. Nothing. Possibly the greatest movie ever made

Heat is an absolute masterpiece

Love Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, two legendary actors

The look on their faces when he gets to the end of that first question says it all

Amazing. Especially because it's moderated by Chris Nolan.

Two of the greatest actors in our time.

It was great to finally see both of these cinematic icons together in "Heat"(1995), which was long overdue.They both did outstanding jobs in the portrayal of their characters. This is why both are the best in what they do, which made for an outstanding film.

De Niro's such a badass in Heat, maybe not his greatest performance, but I think one of his best characters he's ever portrayed.

To me the best single scene in any movie” I’ve ever seen” is the diner scene with Deniro and Pacino in Heat. Now go get your shinebox!!! That’s number 2

Such a great film. I was in college at the time. One night I was writing a very long term paper. I needed a break. I knew the theater at the mall near where I went to school had a midnight showing of 'Heat' that night. I took a break. Went to the theater, and watched this midnight showing of the film. There were maybe a total of 15 people in the theater, and I went by myself. I had a soda, some popcorn, and a box of Raisinets (lol), and was able to just sit back and watch this amazing film. The shootout in downtown LA is maybe the best shootout scene I have ever seen. I eventually became an editor for TV and film, worked in Hollywood for 7 years, and really learned about film making. It's hard to ask talents like De Niro and Pacino nebulous, philosophical questions like these because they are so good at what they do that they just have sort of an innate understanding of the human condition. So it's hard for them to break down their performances in the way they're being asked sometimes. They want to give an answer that is satisfying, but it really can be answered simply by saying... instinct. They just have it. It's sounds counterintuitive, but I have directed a little bit. Just a very little, lol. I always tell actors the same thing which is... DON'T ACT. That's really the trick... it's to not act. Draw on whatever you can to make the performance not a performance. Use whatever you can to make it real. Anyway, funny side note. My grandmother was someone of some wealth, and some fame herself. She was a Broadway actress of some note in the 20's and 30's. Eventually, my family sold her house just north of New York City... after she was old and moved to another part of the country... to none other than Al Pacino. He also owned the house next door which he was living in at the time with his girlfriend who was Kathleen Turner. My mother and aunt were the ones that had to meet with him to do the closing. They met with him and Kathleen Turner multiple times, and said they were both so geeked on cocaine it was amazing. LOL. But they were very nice. lol. So the story about Pacino's character dabbling in drugs on the side is pretty funny to me. I am quite sure De Niro and Pacino left such things behind them decades ago. But it's funny nonetheless. Anyway, great film, and an interesting video. Just sharing here. Sorry for being so long winded. By the way... Pacino eventually sold the house to Diane Keaton, and she turned it into an art deco nightmare. LOL.

They're getting old man...these legends! 😢

Man I could listen hours to these guys taking about this movie.

I love how humble and personable Pacino is in his interviews and really enjoy watching him. DeNiro, no to so much.

Bob ruled 1995: Casino. Heat. Legendary status cemented.

This is my new favorite movie! I'm glad, I finally bought it recently. I just fell in love with it! Pacino's character is crazy. Chipping away at coke, something he shouldn't be doing. Plus, his life is falling apart. And De Niro's character is cool, calm and collective. But he's ruthless when he needs to be. This movie should've won a few Oscars.

Christopher Nolan laughing like a giddy school boy. Now that is a sight!

GOD BLESS YOU MR PACINO. THE BEST -THE LEGEND!

Really like what he says about how a character’s fate is a function of who they are. Very good way to figure out how you want to tell your story.

One of the most underrated movies of ALL TIME. Without a doubt !

In this interview, Pacino's hair hasn't looked this good since "The Godfather Part II."

Al Pacino was like "aww this adorable nerd" to Nolan when he was asked about how iconic the nature of the character hehe

Heat, the most amazing film ever.

This movie is a True Masterpiece! More movies should learn from this one!

This was a joy to watch! These are two of the greatest actors of our time and it was great to see them together when this came out. Whenever people ask me what are some of the greatest movies I've seen, this comes up as one of them. Also I just to say, for these guys to be such great dramatic actors, they have great comedic timing. They can be really funny as well!

OH MY GAD WHAT A PANEL

Heat is one of the best films ever made. Not one flaw, not one I can really think of at least in it. The movie is sad to me, you feel bad for the bad guys. The movie rocks

Still stands head and shoulders above so many oscar winners, this film still stands the test of time. 2019

This is gold! I feel like a peeked behind the veil, just a little bit...What a treat. How many people coming here are going to watch Heat tonight, I wonder? :-)

Pacino and De Niro were both unbelievably good in this movie.

Not the best at interviews, Deniro and Pacino but fuck are they legends. These are REAL actors. Give them their script and watch them make magic. 🙏🏼

I love how Christopher Nolan is such a fan of films. You can tell he really loves Heat. The Dark Knight is basically his love letter to it.

The filmmaking IQ on display here between Michael Mann's explanation to Christopher Nolan's questions is off the charts and I could listen to it all day, just wow.

nobody is better than Pacino!

7 people dont know what to do when they feel the heat around the corner.

Heat is my all time favorite featuring these two amazing individuals.

De NIro and Al Pacino, two masters of acting. Michael Mann does the best he does.

Simple questions made unnecessarily complicated. Take it easy Nolan

Living legends

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="35">0:35</a> so sweet. The way Mr Pacino replied really!!!. Al Pacino is the greatest actor of all time a legend but still remains one of the most down to earth and modest persons I have ever seen. Hats off to him . Lots of love and respect for the godfather of acting 🙌🙌

I've seen a couple of DeNiro interviews over the years... and after all these years, watching this one I finally realize the following: the guy is so talented that he can't really explain how he does it, it just happens.... like magic!

Every time I listen to Micheal Mann I ending thinking this may be the smartest person on the planet.

This is just simply amazing, It's so great to see them side by side again. Just look at this view ladies and gentleman, the history of cinema is right in front of you. Truly the greatest actors of the world of all time has eyes ever seen. The scientists should discover the fuckin' immortality for these two good fellas.

Listening to Nolan and Bay talk about films shows you how deep these guys get in to storytelling. It's awesome.

Michael Mann is an underrated director. He’s my favorite of all time.

This is one of those films that doesn't need awards in order to know how good it was and that it's a bonafide classic! It would have been nice if they did for recognition because it truly was a great movie but yet a true movie fan doesn't let that cademy awards, oscars or bitter movie critics deter you from watching or seeing a great movie based on their opinion

As much as I like Nolan I love much laughter came out of how ridiculous that question was.

The Two GOATS on the same stage. Breathtaking

This is by far my top 5 movies of all time.

I like it how Nolan is asking profound questions that deeply examine the characters' actions and drive, and actors are like: they paid me and I acted

Al Pacino all the way!!!

Heat is my favorite movie of all time. Great acting and directing and also amazing dialogue.

Amazing shit Al, Bob, Mr Mann, Mr Nolan..De Niro looks he rather stayed home

Look at the love between them Pacino and deniro they're like brothers

Heat is one of the highest underrated movie by the ACADEMY

For all its technical achievements, it deserved at least a nomination for best original screenplay. Thee characters are so well drawn, they seem real, it's almost like a book, lots of nuances and tonalities, and vignettes

one of the best movie ,wow HEAT- greetings to Vincent and Neil, Au revoir ,Ciao

God bless you mr. pacino

Gotta be on the best movies ever...

i love pacino, he is an exceptional actor, both he and de niro are a perfect combination... wish there were more films with both of them in it

What a masterful opus...Such nonstop entertainment Mann's explanation (near end) is succinct, juicy... I just loved it, got it .....X O -

Deniro at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="39">00:39</a> "You first". LOL. I was thinking the same thing. What is this guy talking about?

Robert De Niro does not like interviews... but besides that they are both Legends

Great film. Glad I got to see it on a big screen. Unbelievable cast starting with the two icons and right through to one of the best actors of his generation Val Kilmer, Ashley Judd, Tom Sizemore , Jon Voight and on and on.

I watched this movie Heat ,had to watch over again at theater The theme music is so good just listening to how it is playing ,so exciting Would love to see it Again

The opening question is so screwed up: he belongs at some academic film studies conference not interviewing actual workers in the field.

This is the most underrated film of all time. It's my 2nd favourite crime film after The Godfather

Love this movie. Watched it again after i saw it the first time. Perfect picture! 10/10. ❤️🏆👑

Truly fascinating clip, especially hearing Mann talk about these characters, and their backstories.

Chris Nolan has won the title of Worst Interviewer of All Time. The questions are so convoluted.

classic pacino zoning out during a question

I love this movie. It was absolute perfection 🥰. I continue to watch it frequently.

Two of the greatest actors yet so humble in their everyday appearance.