Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #625: Christoph Waltz, Ari Melber, Sarah Isgur
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Feb 18, 2023 Christoph Waltz, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor known for his unique roles, shares insights on fame and his new project, 'The Consultant'. Ari Melber, MSNBC's chief legal correspondent, and Sarah Isgur, political analyst, tackle the media's absurd focus on sensationalism like balloon sightings while neglecting pressing issues like environmental disasters. They delve into the implications of misinformation in politics and media, and discuss generational frustrations surrounding economic inequality and housing affordability, highlighting the need for change in our political landscape.
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Waltz's American Identity
- Christoph Waltz feels more sophisticated than most Americans due to his European sensibility.
- He jokes about only being "American to a degree", especially after watching the Super Bowl.
Theatrical Experience
- Christoph Waltz and Bill Maher concur that the communal experience of watching movies in theaters is unique.
- Waltz argues that shared laughter is contagious and reassuring, making the experience different from watching at home.
Waltz's Beard Protest
- Christoph Waltz hasn't shaved since Lufthansa lost his bag containing his razor in December.
- This is his form of protest against the airline, likening himself to the captain of the Titanic.