It is a crime that this video is not titled: "John Malkovich on Being John Malkovich - A conversation with John Malkovich"

Malkovich: "Charlie Sheen struck me as the person i would go in an existential crisis..." Hodgman: "Because he's someone you already knew...?" Malkovich: "Never met him in my life." I'm dying.

John Hodgman looks like a guy wearing a disguise.

I like that John Malkovich fought for Charlie Sheen to play the part of John Malkovich's Best Friend when they had never met before. Makes perfect sense for this movie.

I like how they don't interrupt each other. I like having conversations with people who actually allow me to finish my thoughts. It's so relaxing and refreshing.

John Malkovich talking about playing John Malkovich in being John Malkovich.

I think it says a lot about John Malkovich that he was brave enough to take this role. I liked the film very much.

John Malkovich playing John Cusack playing John Malkovich is one of my all time favorite acting moments.

John Malkovich speaks they way people speak when attending funerals

Thank you, John Hodgman, for asking John Malkovitch all the questions that I've had running through my head since seeing that movie 21 years ago! And thanks also to Mr. Malkovitch, for your weary sense of bemused self-mockery.

"Probably the most original screenplay I'd ever read." I believe that.

john malkovich referencing the "sitting on a toilet" meme is so surreal

John Malkovich is what we get when Jack Nicholson takes his meds.

Kudos to Hodgman for keeping quiet and letting Malkovich present. Hodgman provides just enough presence to allow Malkovich to react to him, so he's not monologuing, and to give the audience the illusion of participation. It might not work for a lot of interviewees, but with Malkovich it's perfect.

"Again, someone you already knew....." "Never met him in my life" LOL

"How did it feel to play yourself?", "I was right for the part, very natural."

The way John always talks is like he's playing a role and he might crack at any point. The sense of anticipation is incredible.

I really liked him in that jewel thief movie.

Malkovich is one of those rare legendary, genius and respected yet mysteriously fascinating actors today. Him and Daniel Day. I feel grateful whenever I see Malkovich act.

I swear that John Malkovich was born this age, time behaves differently around him.

I made eye contact with JM in a cafe in Paris once. He looked disgusted by my existence. True story.

Cary Grant, when accepting American Film Institute award: 'Women want Cary Grant. Men want to be Cary Grant. Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Hell, even I want to be Cary Grant!'

The first time I saw BJM, it tied my brain into a pretzel. I wish more films/actors took chances like this. Fantastic work!

I'm still not convinced that John Cusack isn't still puppeteering Malko from the inside

That “Sitting On The Toilet” lady must be super honored right now.

13:09 ... "Did you have an increase in the number of people throwing beer cans at you from cars?" "No, that never could live up to the childhood numbers, and they weren't cans, they were bottles."

It was a great film. From the day I watched it in the theatre to now, it frequently crosses my mind.

I love the part where John Cusack is waiting for his job interview and though he was speaking perfectly normal English, the receptionist couldn't understand anything he was saying. Lol

Why is he talking to a packet of pringles?

I love this film. One of my favourites. I was trying to figure out if this was a recent interview. Then the interviewer mentions that the film is 10 years old. Bit of a shock, the film is 21 years old now. Ouch., life is really flashing past now.

He is one of the best actors ever. John Malkovich!

Someone should mention that the soundtrack was essential to the successful suspension of disbelief

Creepy. When it came out it was the first movie i've seen multiple times in the cinema. Yesterday i thought about rewatching it again after haven't seen the movie for about 15 years. And now THIS randomly pops up without recently having searched for some keywords in this direction. Anyway - nice interview - and it's time again for that masterpiece.

I have been waiting for this interview since I watched this movie 20 years ago. The question I had after watching the movie was, "How did they get him to do this movie?" I felt the movie was a bad dream, but after this interview it is profound.

Definitely one of the most original films I've ever seen.

Perfect that the guy saying you could be Malkovich for 15 mins didn't recognize that he was right in front of him. I didn't catch that before. Super funny and brilliant movie.

Now I want to see him interviewed about his role in Burn After Reading.

The interviewer looks like an imagined film character himself.

His body language is so unique it’s worthy of being filmed just to watch.

There is an incredibly captivating ‘psycho element’ about John Malkovich’s charismatic character that one can’t quite pinpoint. It might be a combination of the tone of his voice, the enigmatically piercing eyes, his mindful and slightly sarcastic sense of humor coming across on his facial expressions, and the characteristically paused intonations in his phrasing. But whatever it is, it gives him a uniquely entertaining aura of mystery and a creepy coolness factor that permeate his persona and project his personal trademark. Or perhaps he just never stops acting in public and is always in character, even as John Malkovich himself. Maybe one of the reasons why the movie made so much sense. Brilliant actor.

I had a pleasure to work with John as an editor for the short promo he directed. The nicest man and great gentleman.

The most post-modern popular film ever made. It's brilliant!

Seeing Malkovich again on Space Force was utterly amazing.

Charlie Kaufman is one of the greatest screenwriters. This film is like no other and provides a metaphor for life that isn't depicted in any other work of art in quite the way that Charlie has depicted. Of course, we all interpret art in our own particular way but I for one have often referred to this movie in conversation more than most.

Back some years ago when I was working for TSA in the international checkpoint of the Airport, due to the language barrier issues between us an some Asian people coming through, we were trying to communicate what we wanted them to do in regards to being screen. Like out of nowhere this gentleman appeared and helped us out tremendously with this situation and everyone got through, without a hitch. To this day, even though I am retired now, a few of us old TSO's remember back and thank this gentle. And like I did on facebook when I told him he was our honorary TSO, our respect goes out to him to this day. That's why I still say to this day. "THANK YOU MISTER MALKOVICH.

Q: Mr John Makkovich, what's the message of the movie "Being John Malkovich"? A: Be who you are.

I was in my movie watching prime when this was released and I'd never heard of him. Instantly John Malkovich was cool in my social group.

how can Hodgman look at himself in the mirror in the morning and say, "yup"

one of, if not the, most original story I've ever heard.

Warhol's "15 minutes of fame" quote made into a movie. Great piece. As many of John's depictions are.

Check out "Man In The Iron Mask" for some old John Malkovich gold- great movie!

Watched it again just recently and it hasn't aged a bit, still a classic.

12:20 He is correct. When I saw the movie in theaters I had no idea that John Malkovich was a real person

"I don't really care what people say" We need more people like that.

I have the movie on DVD in my house. When I found this documentary, I had this feeling of fulfillment . Thank you very much for such a fantastic interview.

So nice to hear something intellectual and also interesting. Rare these days

I love the puppetry in that movie, both in concept and execution.

This is one of my all time favorite movies and it's really interesting to hear him talk about playing the role. This movie has so many great actors in it and so many hilariously insane scenes. I believe him when he says it is the most original screenplay he had ever read.

Beautiful interview. Thank you!

"The person I would go to in an existential crisis is Charlie Sheen". This guy has a great sense of humor. Another movie that went into an actor's head (seemingly) was The Congress with Robin Wright.

I'll never forget that moment in the movie theater where I was leaning forward like I'd be able to see around a corner, thinking, 'Wow, so this is John Malkovich's apartment ..." and then I caught myself and started laughing. It's a movie about invading a famous person's personal space...of course this isn't his apartment. I felt foolish and embarrassed for being so snoopy. What a terrific movie. Then (real) Malkovich was interviewed by Terry Gross. She says, 'well, the movie portrays you as an effete snob .." To which he answers, "No, that part was right, I am an effete snob." a bit later he says, that Spike Jonze directing him said, "No, Malkovich wouldn't do it that way...." The difference between your mind and dynamite is dynamite can only explode once. What's great is the movie and its impact gets deeper and more complex and we never have to invade anyone's privacy. Perhaps it's the ideal movie. I think John Malkovich is clearly interesting and thoughtful and if ever couple of years he talks again about Being John Malkovich, it'll be the best Tom Stoppard play Stoppard never wrote. In the end? Any assumptions that I know anything personal about John Malkovich? It's none of my business. His work and thoughts about acting are not only wonderful, they're more than enough. I think the next movie Charlie Kaufman needs to write should be about how, with the exceptions of directors and cinematographers, the people who make best most interesting movies don't seem to watch them.

ONE OF THE GREATEST , FUNNIEST AND MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES EVER. MASTERPIECE.

Such a Beautiful man.. Person/Soul/Artist. Could kiss him and hug him even if only smiling about it at him from afar ; )

Is the 15 minutes a reference to the saying "15 minutes of fame" and that being spat out the new jersey turn pike covered in goo being "chewed up and spat out" by the industry and the long walk back being the difficult road to gaining it again.

I love that he keeps his jacket on for the whole interview

I am thankful for sharing this interview with us who adore and are fans of this superb actor. This film in particular and Les Dangereux Liaisons are absolutely 2 of John's Films that just change your perception of what actors can do to bring forth thoughts and feelings you didn't know were part of one's own psyche.

I appreciate the fact that every time this man gives an interview, he takes it seriously. He is forthright, and seems to actually think about the questions he gets asked before answering. Also, this movie is awesome.

I really wanted to imagine that Charlie Sheen and John Malkovich became tight after this movie.

Over the intervening years, PC Guy has become cooler than Mac Guy.

It's been so long since I watched it, I need to re-watch this movie. All I remember is that it was cool, interesting and provocative. Maybe I'll see it in a different light as well

Thank you for your work, it was eye opening...

"again someone you already knew.." "never met him in my life." ah hah. hahah.

Two of the best, most original films ever made are This and Adaptation.

One of the most creative screenplays ever written!

This is a fantastic interview!

"Malkovich, malkovich malkovich," malkovich, malkovich. "Malkovich malkovich malkovich malkovich."

They are not a fan of your art but fans of your fame.

What a pleasurable interview to watch. Both participants impressed me.

The mustache on Hodgman kills. Loved this interview revisiting a really fun film!

John's final comment is profound.

I wish Alan Watts could've seen this movie. I would like to see what he thought about it.

Great interview 👍...came out of the old Chicago School...Thanks John for helping pave the way and change the game!

One of the best interviews I've watched on KZfaq. Loved the film... Lets have Charlie write JM 2.0 VR / Ready Player One

He’s fabulous in Spaceforce. And this movie is brilliant.

Damn good interview

I really enjoyed this conversation. Thank-you John Malkovich and John Hodgman ! Much appreciated !

Also, I became so relaxed and cozy listening to such a soft spoken, well spoken, genuine, Talented and Interesting Man. I feel Good after watching this; right down to my Soul.

i might be young... but i fell in love with john after watching the red movies lol... he's a savant genius though....much love john

Thank you for posting this. No seriously. Thank you.

That interview with John Malkovich about the film was very insightful, deep and thought provoking. Thank you!

I remember as a kid in the 80s seeing a PBS production of the play True West with Gary Sinise and John Malkovich. Even as a kid not especially in love with Theater I was struck with Malkovich and Sinise acting in that play and was totally captivated. I remember the next day going to my English teacher and raving about the play, Malkovich was especially memorable. Malkovich has always seemed to be someone totally immersed in the actor/artist's life, in a very authentic way.

This was an interesting interview. I didn’t get this film when I first watched it when it came out. It wasn’t until years later that I really appreciated the story. An “original” story as John says. Right now we’re really running out of those original ideas and Hollywood is starting to go back to the 80s and remake everything.

Butch Vig interviews John Malkovich. Never thought I’d see the day....

New subscriber. This is a great conversation. Doesn't feel like an interview at all. Well done !

that was wonderful, thank you!

John Malkovich on Being John Malkovich - A conversation with John Malkovich.

13:45 dang Octavia Spencer's been hustling for a MINUTE

Gorgeous Music on either side...thank you!

9:22-9:42 my gosh that's the most amazing quote I've ever heard. And even better when paired with this specific movie.

John's always so thoughtful. He belongs more to the theater than Hollywood, demeanor-wise.