Ben Affleck Interviews David Fincher On His Work Ethic, Legacy And 'Mank' | Directors on Directors 

Even Fincher's room looks like it'd be part of a Fincher movie

Ben looks so much happier and healthier these days. Great to see

Damn the rare Fincher interview where he’s really into it

I've never seen Fincher blush this much.

Seeing Ben Affleck so energetically fanboying David Fincher is heartwarming, especially because you can tell they are SO into what they are talking about as FILMMMAKERS who truly love their craft in all aspects.

My boy Ben is wicked smart.

Even his room has that grey/dark green fincher vibe to it.

These guys need their own podcast.

Fincher always strikes me as such a genuine and non-pretensious man. And he's literally a genius, of course.

It's so weird seeing Fincher be so happy and jovial for once in an interview. He acts just like my kind, grandfather-like film professor here.

Affleck teasing Fincher is very funny

3:23 Fincher laughing at the Alien 3 joke brings me so much joy

Ben Affleck is probably one of the only people to be in “Directors on Directors” and “Actors on Actors”

Ben's enthusiasm is gold.

“I’d just finished Alien 3…” “Oh, so you were at your peak”

I love how cool Ben Affleck was through this whole thing.

I can't say I liked Mank - but this conversation was still great to listen to. Also nice to see Ben looking much better. Wish them both all the besg

Never seen Fincher like this. He’s mellowed out a ton, he’s hilarious

Soooo happy to see Ben so lively and healthly! Hope you're doing good, bro!

Fincher is a distinct character in címema, and it is interesting to see him so relaxed in this. You can tell, he is completely enjoying the conversation. I've just started getting to know Ben Affleck, though I knew earlier, he is a two Academy Award winner star. It started with I've almost accidentally watched The Town. It was so good, I began to look up Ben's work. Rewatched Argo, then came the stuff with Kevin Smith, BvS, Live by night, The way back... Astonishing work. Then I would watch interviews with him, like this. Suddenly I realized, this guy is way more than I thought. A true filmmaker, fascinated by this modern art, impressively quick-witted and intelligent, and brave. And, at times, so naively open, it hurts. I found, that his co-workers speaks highly of his values. He is smart, funny and charismatic, which is a dangerous combo for women. Also, he is complicated and problematic (we've seen it a lot in Hollywood before) -- talent often walks hand in hand with demons. But in his case, I realized, he is respected and loved by many in the industry, because of his heart, capabilities and generousity. If you only knew him from the covers of the tabloids, you really lose a lot, the whole picture is so much more interesting.

I hope Ben works with David Fincher again someday.

It doesn’t get any better than this!!

Ben Affleck looks 10 years younger

This was great! Loved their chemistry, and Ben had fantastic questions which made for a great interview

Dam this was good. Loved listening to these two master filmmakers. How did they NOT mention Davids Mindhunters? That was a great series imo.Directors On Directors is my new favorite YT segment

of course fincher calls his own father "Jack" lol

Love this interview, awesome conversation and love to see Ben doing so good. You can just feel the friendship and admiration they have for each other throughout this.

I think it's due to watching a lot of Ben Affleck content over the past few weeks, like this, actors on actors, directors roundtable because I'm really starting to fancy him and I never have before. I think it's the way he talks about film, directing and his engagement within these things... who knows

It's always better to put two ppl from the same world interviewing each other. Makes it as fun as this interview was.

Really enjoyed this interview, Ben is well spoken and thoughtful, great listen.

Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve !

Even though it's an year old, it just goes to show how much dedicated both of thwm are to their work of film making especially Fincher and affleck is just purely overhated or underrated and is never given enough credit for some of his work that feel like modern masterpieces

Best director working today.

Fincher putting his hands on his face like a school girl is so goddamn endearing

So inspirational. And humanized both David and Ben.

I'm glad Fincher doesn't stick his nose up at Netflix and writes them off. He seems very open-minded and willing to adapt to change and use new technologies. I've always loved his work, I've seen all his films and have enjoyed them all though I did think Mank was a bit boring for my tastes. This was a great conversation.

The 5-minute clip made me think for a while that the whole video will only be up on Variety's website and I couldn't watch it on my TV. Now I very much can. Much thanks for this.

I'd love to see Ben and David make another movie together! Gone Girl was such a dark and twisted movie!

Why did they cut the ending like that... it was just getting to the good informational part!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Two of my fave people:) love you David and Ben!

Fincher was the director of Madonna's iconic videos like Vogue, Express Yourself, Oh Father and my prefered Bad Girl 😍

Stay happier and healthier lifestyle sir Ben Affleck

Where's the rest of it? Felt like this conversation was still getting going. Would love to see more of it.

Now that I think about it, a David Fincher Batman film would go insane!

I was pretty skeptical going into this - Ben seems a little more than fawning at times - but this was really worthwhile, huh? It’s nice to see Fincher having made a kind of peace with himself and his process. A gifted fellow, for certain.

Holy shit he looks so healthy now good for him

I´d love to see Fincher direct a Se7en-styled Batman detective film with Ben!

Fantastic interview. This should be a series

This is the best thing I got from RU-vid!!

man whoever edited this did an amazing job. :D

Of course they’re gonna be there for this, but the splicing of Mank clips really adds to a great conversation. Such great shots.

0:58 Affleck is Fincher's dad!!! What a twist

Best movie review I have ever seen. I am actually going to watch this black and white looking movie “Mank” cause of Afflecks genuine interest in it.

It's funny to see them having a joyful chat considering that on "Gone Girl", they got into such a fight that it shut production of the film down for four days out as they tried to argue their way out.

Fincher is VERY smart! He definitely knows his film and film history.

We love you sir Ben Affleck around the world..💙💙💙💙💙💙

I would want to see David Fincher to direct the Ben Affleck Batman script !

Even the color palette in Fincher's environment looks like something out of one of his films.

OMG, the "Fincher Bitch" cracked me up lmao. Good one, Ben!

I love all david fincher pictures 🤯

Nice to hear from actual professional directors.

Ben Affleck has become a competent director. As for Fincher which I am sure he has a great respect for actors, he seems to treat them like props. The movie [any movie] is about storytelling. You'll never get technique from these guys in an interview or a discussion. They live through the lens and that outcome is done in many ways. Cinematography is the best technical explanation of how the story is done through film. I love movies and I find myself caring less about actors and more concerned with settings/atmosphere.

Amazing ❤️

Ben and David are great here. Genuine

even Fincher's office is fucking lit like a Fincher movie with that green and yellow tone lmao

I just wished they used professional microphones instead of their onboard laptop mics.

Greatest 'American' movie ever made. Thankyou Fincher.

omg they got fincher in one of these interviews, omg!

Please someone convince Affleck to direct another movie.

His room is straight from his movies 😂..

I need a series order of this immediately.

You still handsome sir Ben Affleck. From the 💓 of Asia Filipinas Philippine's..

This reunion is fucking wholesome

Please tell me there is a part 2.

3:22 - OMG, he mentioned Alien 3. Ha ! Love the 'Assembly Cut.'

The more I watch Mank the more I like it. I hated it first. But I think it is a very mature piece of work.

BATMAN Movie: Directed by David Fincher Starring Ben Afflek Imagine that 🤩

I was waiting for Fincher to ask Ben questions until I read the description 30 min in. 😅

Even Finger's webcam has green tint to it

Imagine David Fincher directing the Batfleck solo film..

Thank you😊👍

38:23 We're just gonna do stakes, stakes to start and then we'll figure out what/how we're gonna do after that 38: 43 relaxation is so integral to something honest 31:11 39:10 most people in your movies have the best performance, they have the opportunity to You gotta sacrifice, you can't do everything (money to try it out every conceivable way) 39:27 i walk into a room and you go "Who's got something interesting to fold into this"

All i can think about watching this is Fincher's commentary on Gone Girl talking shit about Ben refusing to wear some baseball cap that wasnt a redsox cap

I would do great under Fincher’s direction. And this was a great conversation that I really enjoyed and took a lot from.

The way Fincher is constantly covering his face makes it look like Affleck is proposing to him over zoom. Lol!

Where’s Season 3 of MINDHUNTER??!!!! 😫😫😫😫

Very nice stuff !THAT was fun,!!!! Two guys with a great love of an art named cinema. this is a pure fun such a pleasure to be the fly on distant wall enjoying my privilidged seat! Thanks for the casual sharing really deep creative insights , both. I feel like wow i just learned tons ! Happy Holidays and all good come your way like a blessed new year ! I know theres more tremendous movies to slip from you fellas sleeves !!! Carl NY 12/26/23

Mank: Best screenplay of the year. Period.

It is a serious discussion but I watched in joy😂

Ben's original Batman script was inspired by The game made by David Fincher and if you've seen movies like argo and gone baby gone they've a very Fincher feel to them.

:D I enjoy Alleck's humor here, great punch jokes haha, and a wise Fincher who has to take time to demonstate his POV_even in his work. "You were at your peak !" haha, MORE !

I hope Chris Nolan is there on this Variety's list of Directors on Directors for this year!

Yes I see the interview

Great. Both masters.

Hey that's me

Ben 😍

I love how the do these interviews

Variety can make history just by adding an episode with Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino ,We never watch and listen to those passionate filmmakers discussing movies ,It will be true gift for cinema lovers

David Fincher interview with his dad.

Jesus Christ Ben Affleck looks insanely good here.