Exploring the Art of Comedy Writing and Acting

Bill Maher and legendary actor Malcolm McDowell discuss the impact of his film A Clockwork Orange, how some American cities are living in a Clockwork Orange simulation, the futility of Hollywood remakes, gender roles for actors, Malcolm’s early inspiration from actor Albert Finney, working with renowned directors like Stanley Kubrick and Lindsay Anderson, the real story behind the set of the movie "Caligula" and its controversial nature, English humor and its differences from American humor, Malcolm’s recovery journey, the British monarchy and its cultural significance, stories about Richard Pryor and Garry Shandling, the difference between comedy and serious acting, and much, much more.

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