One of my favorite parts in the entire movie. Samuel L. Jackson (Steven) as usual makes a great performance up against Jaime Foxx (Django). Great movie by Quentin Tarantino.
That's straight outta Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.' If Tarantino did a version of his book like Twain wrote it, it would be as hilarious as this one.
At the end of the film he drops the act & walks & talks normally. It was all a sharade. It allowed him to seem harmless to the "masters" but to everyone else, he was horrible.
Hello, could you Help me and explain (I am starting my adventure with english) why Calvin said „he is a slaver. It is different”. I thought if Django is a slave that's why he can't sleep in the big house. but Calvin talks like it's the other way around and I don't get it
@@Aladjan Django is a free man… and is posing as a slaver which mean he isn’t a slave, he posing as a person who enslave others, so he’s someone who’s doing business with Leo character
What a shame, that there is only one oscar for supporting role, because literally everyone participating in this scene should have won this Oscar, just for this scene. Leo and Samuel L. Jackson are just madness, this acting is brilliant.
You can argue semantics over horses and Oscars and whatever, but I think that damn near every actor in this movie should have won some kind of freaking award because I am over 50 years old and I have been a long-time Tarantino fan and I personally think this is probably the best movie ever made...
Oh yes, and Leo too. They nail this dialogue absolutely on point. Fantastic scene, you can watch it a hundred times and still find something new that shows the importance of what's shown here.
Both Leo and Jamie said when they were shooting the scene and Sam's turn came for his lines literally all were in such an awe how he did it. Samuel is one of the best actors of all time right there with Pachino Jack De Niro Denzel etc
Stephen knew that some day he would be replaced by another black who don't give a eff. For the first time I realized that Stephen was threatened by Django and messed up by showing it, that's why he was so emotional when Calvin got shot, he brought out the worst in Candie and it got him killed.
It was more common than u think. The South was a true Slaveocracy . There were always slaves who could read/write and usu had some managerial positions. Just think Haiti and Toussaint L'Oveture.
+iSuavemente Dude just stfu. Stephen was a real villain and it isn't racist in the slightest to suggest such a thing. Race sell-outs are ultimate bottom-feeding scum, even worse than "supremacists" like Candie. At least when time comes to call action, Candie would be someone to stand by his own race and be loyal to what he is, and then what will guys like Stephen have as their excuse? isauvemente, it would have been one thing if you had made your point in a more considerate manner, but you just go about it all wrong acting so pretentious and all-mighty. You comment to someone you've never even met irl and call them a "low level racist", for saying something that wasn't even based around race but instead based on a LITERARY POINT OF VIEW. Take some time to have some introspection and calm tf down. You're getting all worked up and insulting others for nothing.
주지 문 it's the REGIME that is the worst, STUPID....without the regime, Stephen would have NO CAUSE......STUPID.....Stephen is a VICTIM of the regime......STUPID.....To blame a victim as the worst WITHIN a WICKEDLY constructed REGIME is DAMNED STUPID......STUPID......!!! If after ALL that I explained and BROKEDOWN you STILL don't get it, then you my boy, are PLAIN STUPID !!!
Stephen knew he was dealing with someone very much like himself when he saw Django riding into Candie land. That's why he sized him up because he knew straight away any black man who dresses that good and is given the privilege of sleeping in the big house is obviously smart and cunning and the fact that he's free confirms it. He didn't trust Django from the moment he laid eyes on him.
Good actors do not need a statue to tell us that they are good at acting! An Oscar can have an adverse effect on their future films. Just ask Hally Berry!
The hatred that the house slave has for his own kind of a lower position , or worse, an undeserving one who is free when he is not, is deeper than any hatred that the prisoner has for the warden, or the oppressed have for the oppressor. It's the dynamic that is captured so well in this scene. We do not hate the boss - we hate the lower slave.
Probably not all that surprising to be honest. I have to wonder how common it was to find actual slaves who were just like Steven. It's not easy for people like us to imagine that life because it would be such a drastic change to what we know. When you're born into it, and your parents were born into it, it's probably easy to accept.
Just recently found out it was written by Jerry Goldsmith who has done the music to like a hundred movie classics. Jerry passed away in 2004, but Tarantino used this piece from an early 80's movie called "Under Fire". The song is called "Nicaragua" and yes it's awesome.
I love the relationship between Calvin and Steven. You can tell Steven has been there a long time, and probably raised Calvin from a boy. Their banter is almost friendly, until Calvin has to remind Steven of his place. Then later, you discover that their relationship is much deeper than friendship, Calvin actually respects and listens to his slave Steven. What great writing.
@@tiroramfolo1700 Slavery wasn't like how the Hollywood movies portray it. Many slave owners came to deeply respect and trust their long-time slaves. Steven raised Calvin from a boy, he's like a teacher to Calvin. You can see how much Calvin respects Steven, even to the point of letting Steven drink wine. Steven is no ordinary slave, he's the master of the house.
@@RoachDogg_JR Were you on the plantation? Harriet Tubman said slaver was the closest thing on earth next to hell. And yes you're right he was more respected and their were more respected slaves but if he truly respected and cared about Stephen he would've gave him his freedom papers, instead of legally keeping another human being as his property until the day he died. He showed off Bens skull and demolished it to make a point that blacks are genetically meant to be owned as slaves, the same man that raised him and took care of him, his father and his grandfather. Is that respect?? he would've done the same to Stephen. Stop fooling any slave owner as a person with true respect for the human race.
@@RoachDogg_JR and you’re the type of person to make slavery seem like a noble and respected profession instead of what it is, FUCKING SLAVERY because you a.) never lived it and b.) are too stupid/lazy to pick up a history book. I’ve given you articulated points yet this is the best response you can come up with??? Cause anyone with a decent bit of humanity and a few working brain cells know you’re chatting out your ass. Shut up and eat your L and for your sake never embarrass yourself on a public platform like this again🤣🤣🤣.
Meanwhile, society has you on the run - You admire a piece of fiction, but won't type "the word" because you fear the purple haired ones. Other people, and their witless banality have convinced you that you're not allowed to mimic a work of fiction.
Samuel is in a lot of movies that are crap. Mostly for a paycheck. It's why heis on dumb credit card commercials. I would do the same thing. The difference is Sanuel can still be captivating. How many stars burn out doing crappy movies until they are irrelevant. I think there's going to be the really old phase of Samuel acting that means the best is yet to come. He's got his mind.
@AbuSous2000PR. It is absolutely a laughing matter, if you understand the subtly and the intentions behind the direction and acting choices. Samuel L. Jackson is absolutely hilarious in this scene.
Stephen is more racist than Calvin. Calvin was born into power and that position was the norm in those days. Southern hospitality and wealth is his game. Stephen however keeps the racism more alive than Calvin and he's black.
Therefore, that would make Stephen an exponent of "Reverse-Racism"...... It is RACIST because it is perpetuated onto slaves (considering ONLY black-folk are designated as slaves, within the regime).... It is REVERSE because the advocacy, targeting and execution of such RACISM can only be exercised (against his fellow black) by STEPHEN (via PERMISSION of "Massa"/Calvin) on the behalf of "White Supremacy".... Consider this, an education on an EXAMPLE, of the SYSTEMATIC nature of WHITE SUPREMACY !!!! It's real, it happens daily within any regime of "White-Supremacy" and it can be identified in "Black-Face" among stereotypes and within professions from THUGS to COPS, Ignorant RAPPERS to successful and 'Established' BLACKS - in positions of power, who are NOT motivated to do anything that would be construed (by other Black people) as beneficial to the cause for Social-Justice... Note: The "BLACK-FACE" of Reverse-Racism also extends to NON-WHITE / 'People-of-Color' whom both SYMPATHISE with and EXERCISE "White Supremacy", where permitted.....Dinesh D'Souza, Zimmermann, unnamed Korean Shop-Owners (exploiting the poor and disfunctional within Predominantly Black-Neiborhoods, and the Hispanic/Latino Cop who murdered Philando Castle, to name but a few !!!
@@MrSurrealKarma and here we have it !! Two-dimensional Ignorance dressed up as empathy...... There are levels to the "systematic" nature of what we call Racism....Clearly, it's intricacies and nuance are lost on you.. Next !!
@@iSuavemente There are different reasons that lead to racism, but racism is racism. Dictionaries don't lie. Also, I'm not sure there IS a system of racism in place. I think it's more racism on an individual level that's widespread enough to cover the entire system. It's not much better, but at least it's not illuminati shit.
Thats how the scene was written... it was not meant to be Django scene. It was meant to introduce Stephen for the most part, and to reveal the location of hilde. It's also a comic relief break mixed with tense moments, it's excellent work on Tarantinos behalf to have put this together so beautifully. He made this a borderline comedy movie but didn't have to trade off any integrity or action in exchange for the comedy.
Na man they didn't steal anything. They certainly didn't steal the movie. You could argue they stole the scene but this wasn't Jamie's scene. It was Samuel's.
This is a gem. An almost perfect movie in every aspect. Samuel L Jackson was robbed of the Oscar he so undoubtedly deserved. He is a true artist of the cinema. The way he whips around after Django called him "snowball'..the way he ghetto walks towards Django.. the way his voice goes up an octave ... OMG he was brilliant!! He plays an evil despicable character and still makes me laugh!
Naaaaah DiCaprio is the true star of this movie If there is an Oscar for a supporting actor in this movie it would be given to Leo The man was phenomenal here one of the best villain portrayals in the history of cinema
This is the best acting I've ever seen. Samuel Jackson's body language and facial expressions are unbelievable. The back and forth between him and DiCaprio is astounding. He acts like he's a faithful dog or something. It's hard to explain but DiCaprio acts like he's his favorite dog and Jackson acts like it. He treats him like a pet. He even pats him on the back like a dog. Great scene
@@Damodred_Heiress Why, Because he's black? No. I didn't like him. He was a bad choice. Sam Jackson however, that was an Oscar performance right there not even including Leo. Christoph wasn't that great, Another one who they could have done without. Other than those two the movie was fantastic.
What are you talkin about? You mean people who submit to power? I hope it’s not some stupid political statement, while you’re over there livin in the middle of the city drinkin the juice, thinkin you know what’s up 😂
All the dumb blacks who voted for Biden are like Steven. Hopin that Massa will give them a measly little free handout. Instead, Biden doubled their gas and food prices
Stephen is Samuel L Jackson's best performance in my opinion! Its my favourite one of all I've never hated any of his characters like I do Stephen he plays the comical fool so well I laughed at this scene then the talk with Calvin and his true colours were brilliantly revealed I reslly thought they were gonna get away with Hilda I thought there would be a fight about it but I didn't see King's death coming I was gutted.
Samuel always spoke how his father describe the house nxxx role; he was prepared to play it since he left his mamma's titties 🙋♂️ also i heard him once speaking about the cracka boys in GA. plz look it up
How the hell did Samuel L. Jackson not get all the awards for this performance? He played his role in this movie to perfection. All the subtle hand gestures, the posturing, line delivery, was amazing. To put his strong, proud self in that role and do it that convincingly is masterful acting.
Fun fact: Leo had a hard time saying the “N” word and didn’t want to do it and Samuel convinced him not to feel bad as it was just part of the character. 😁😁😁
I respect that he didn't want to, but glad he did in the end, else the quality of the movie would have been lowered. Context is everything and nobody is judging anyone white in this film for saying it :)
When Jamie Foxx was interviewed about that he recalled Jackson's words saying like this: ... “Get over it, motherf--r,” Foxx recalled Jackson saying. “It’s just another Tuesday, motherf--r. I don’t give a f- about these motherf--rs. Look who I am.” Foxx seconded that motion, telling DiCaprio to think from the point-of-view of slave-owner. “I said, ‘Leo, we’re not friends … this is your property,'” Foxx said. “‘These aren’t humans [to the character]. These are your property.'” And from there on, DiCaprio could handle his lines without issue.
Hands down my favorite part of the movie. This one scene makes me regret not seeing Django in the theater. The music when they arrive must've sounded phenomenal.
I went to see it with my family when it premiered in Houston for Christmas. I was 9 and I was loud as hell in that theater from cracking up at this scene. 😂
I Am Chedda my roommate back in college was black and the first one to go to college in his family. I was appalled to learn that his whole family thought it was a waste of time and that they gave him no type of support that other kids would usually get from their parents. Kind of reminds me of an albeit crude metaphor of “crabs in a bucket”.
@@Sergeant_Camacho While I agree some college programs are a waste of time and money (also the rise in cost of college is problematic), having a college degree generally helps with employment prospects. College itself is not a waste of time, unless you're wasting your own time in college.
“Just who the hell you calling Snowball, hoss-boy!?” Fuckin line has be dead every time! Django Unchained is my one of my favourite Tarantino films of all time, probably a very close second behind Pulp Fiction
I don't think he was upset or angered but more inspired. When he was looking at Django on their way there he wasn't looking at him in a spiteful way but more in a respectful way as if he was trying to see what Django was about bc he'd never seen that before
Damn I just noticed that Leo has his legs crossed while he is talking to Steven with his back to the camera but when the camera switches sides he has his legs uncrossed.
"I miss you like a hog misses slop." "I miss you like a baby miss mammy's titty," "I miss you like I miss a rock in my shoe." The reversal of that last line is so clever, more so since Candie completely misses the implication.
@@Jem_Apple The implication being steven didn't miss Calvin. Nobody misses having a rock in their shoe. When Calvin was gone, it seemed as though Steven was in charge of the house. So now that Calvin is back, he is just another slave in the house. But he is able to outsmart candie by insulting him in front of everyone without him even knowing it. He dislikes calvin being back, probably because he doesn't like taking orders from someone dumber than him and relinquishing control to that dumber person
@@SudeennnSam Steven's character shows how racism effects the victims in the long run. Steven is black but seemingly hates black people. Racism actually instills self hatred in the victims when you would think it would make them despise white people. Steven projects that inner hate onto the other slaves. People may think racism is a battle between two sides when in reality its one side relentlessly attacking the other until the victims give up and join in on the assault. But that assault is against themselves. That's what is so fucked about slavery and racism in general. Steven is the most evil character in the movie and he is also a slave. He is representative of the severe psychological impact a lifetime of racism can have on individuals.
Here we meet the seemingly simple and addled court jester, who has served this king and those before him, is overlooked by all of them but holds the king’s ear and wields his influence, and is the most dangerous man in the kingdom
This is my favourite scene by far! I love the Steven and Candy are on the same team but see Django dirrentetly here.... Candy sees him as an interesting slavery who seems to be in the same business as himself. Steven sees him immediately as a threat the fact he rides a horse along side white people makes him seem equal to them, Steven knows other slaves can see him and he knows he has to destroy Django as soon as possible so the other slaves dont get the idea that this is something you can aspire too.
I know that in reality there's nothing funny about our violent and cruel history during this time... But Jesus God in heaven holy fuck this scene is the funniest shit I've ever seen in my entire life!!! Sam Jackson is the greatest actor who ever lived! God bless Stephen's old, onery, decrepit, grumpy ass!! 🤣🤣🤣
I do like how He allows Steven freedom to talk, A trusted friend of a long time in the family of sorts ( for the time ) however, he does but his foot down and reminds him of his place when he does start using those freedoms a bit to much. Honestly it is a good representation of the time.
I'd go further and say that Steven's (for his position) outrageous behaviour allows Candie to demonstrate his magnanimity and therefore justify his position as slave owner. Candie's response to Stephen "keeps it funny"
After watching this movie over and over, it's plain and simple that Stephen ran Candyland. Candie was just a front. Stephen was around for a long time and was respected enough to do what the fuck he wanted to do as if he OWNED the place. He was obviously powerful before Candie was born so when it was Candie's turn to rule, Stephen had more pull than him and actually raised him. So Stephen uses Candie as his puppet and face of the plantation while he runs the mothafucka. When Stephen gave Candie advice, it was clear as day who was really in charge as Stephen showed to be WAY more clever than Candie. He only acted slow in front of guests, but to the household, he was BOSS. He only answered to Candie and even then Candie also in a way answered to Stephen. It's safe to say that Stephen wasn't even just a second in command, he was more like a PARTNER
I loved Leonardo DiCaprio at the beginning of this movie especially this scene I'm so drawn to this scene I love it. It's beyond phenomenal acting by Leo it's just insane.. Phenomenal actor!! This is his best scene!!
Everyone's talking about how Leo should've gotten the Oscar, but Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Fox, Kerry Washington, even Jonah Hill in his brief appearance, they all put everything they had into their performance. Everyone clearly cared about this project and it shows. This is one of the greatest movies of all time and not just because of the spectacular violence, amazing dialogue and characterization, incredibly intelligent subversion of the logic of racism and slavery, stellar camerawork and cinematography. There wasn't a single performance I didn't like in this movie. It was all top quality, and everyone deserves very high praise for this. Don't get me wrong, I think Leo's performance definitely stood out from the rest and I think he probably should've got an Oscar for Calvin Candy too, but let's not forget all the other phenomenal acting
That’s not Oscar worthy, sorry. Leo was great but his performance wasn’t Oscar worthy. Gross exaggeration by fanboys. A few Oscar worthy performances in the movie and Leo’s character wasn’t one of them.
I mean it works on the context of the scene too. He is Candies guest, and Stephen is Candies slave, being a bit openly disrespectful to Candie. His open, but humorous disrespect, is something the doctor finds a bit funny, doesn't want to openly laugh at in front of Candie as to not be rude.