Robert Downey Jr reacting to Cillian Murphy's speech about him.

So, I'm very very pleased to be here tonight in my latest role as Robert Downey Jr's straight man slash loyal wingman. And it's become an actual real life role of a lifetime for me over the last few months. Honestly. And I love it. No, honestly, I'm thrilled to be here, because I want to take this opportunity to say publicly that I've never worked with or met anyone like Robert Downey Jr. Truly. And aside from his staggering talent, and his otherworldly range, he has managed to awe us with both his character and his leading man performances, searing dramatic performances, and his gut-busting comedic performances. He's taken on and triumphed in every imaginable kind of role, whether it be an endearing romantic, a dogged reporter, a punch drunk to a private eye and even the quintessential action here. And, I mean, it's just mind-bending, what this man has done. In my opinion, he is the most versatile actor of his generation.

Most likely of many generations. I hadn't met Robert until we were brought together by Chris Nolan on Oppenheimer, but, you know, anyone that loves film, and that loves great acting, I've been a fan forever. And I was always tying to figure out from a distance, you know, how he actually does what he does. And working alongside of him on Oppenheimer, watching him turn every day into Lewis Strauss, uh.... I'm still not sure how he does it. I think it might be a marriage of pure pure talent, and this kind of preternatural insight into human nature. And what I've also learned is that Robert works incredibly hard to make it look so easy, as all the great ones do.

But he's not jut a great actor. He's a kind of a unicorn, because he's a great actor who's also risen to the level of superstardom that few of us can kind of comprehend. And, why do I think that is? I think that is because he is one of the kindest, funniest, most generous actors I have ever worked with. And all of that comes out on the screen and you see it in every single performance. And all of his performances, no matter how unlike himself they are, they're always authentic, like Robert.

And every minute that I spent with him on camera was pure bliss, even though his character wanted me to disappear into a black hole and never come back.

But off camera we've bonded in a way that truly I've rarely done.

And I am so so very proud to be here tonight as a Downey straight man slash wingman. And I'm even prouder to call him a friend.

Ryan Gosling got handed the Kirk Douglas Award at the SBIFF

RDJ greeted by Rob Lowe and Cillian Murphy at the SBIFF

Feb. 9, 2024

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“I can’t do this job without my wife, Sophie, my best friend. What you’ve given me as a friend, as a lover, as mother of our beautiful, beautiful boys, and as a partner in crime on this creative journey that we’re both taking… it’s beyond words.”

Happy Anniversary to them ♡

BEAUTIFUL! 😍

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BUZZCast Interviews: Director Joe Wein & Fall Out Boy Lead Singer Patrick Stump Chat "76 Days" Documentary

Joe Wein & Patrick Stump Continuing with our coverage of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF), the BUZZ was joined by director and producer Joe Wein and Fall Out Boy lead singer Patrick Stump to discuss the documentary, “76 Days.” The film chronicles the real life story of Steven Callahan, who had to survive 76 days in a raft in the Atlantic Ocean. While Wein produced and…

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holy shit holy shit holy shit holy shit

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

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I've read something once long time ago that D.H. Lawrence said - that the work of every true artist is the salvation of every other.

I love characters that are up against something they might not be able to handle. I love characters that can't quite meet the moment they find themselves in.

- Jeremy Strong at Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2023

RDJ, Rob and Cillian on the red carpet at the SBIFF

Feb. 9, 2024

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Stop being this hot, David

This interview is everything. I LOVE BAZ. Every interview I find him more brilliant. If that's even possible. The way he invests himself in a project and brings out the best in everybody. And how they all collaborated so amazingly.

Also LOVE their short teasing abt them in lockdown. Gatsby the 2nd and Zelda 😂😂😂🍸🍹 how they are able to laugh about themselves. And Austin sitting there laughing his ass off abt their comments and in the next second talking about all this serious, heartbreaking stuff. I could have listened for another hour. The questions were also well selected and I am grateful that they weren't interrupted but allowed to merrily ramble on for ages 😍😂

Ryan Gosling to Receive Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence in Film from Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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SBIFF 2023 - Austin Butler Virtuosos Award Discussion