Writer-director Scott Cooper says the best thing to came out of his acting career was the friendship he struck up with Robert Duvall. At Robert’s suggestion, Scott started writing his own films, including one he sent to Jeff Bridges. And because Jeff Bridges agreed to make the film, Scott began his career as a director. Scott and Marc talk about that film, Crazy Heart, as well as Out of the Furnace, Black Mass, Hostiles, Antlers, and Scott’s latest mystery film about Edgar Allan Poe, The Pale Blue Eye. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director Scott Cooper and fellow director David O. Russell discuss the film "The Pale Blue Eye" in a Q&A session. Topics include the importance of restraint in period movies, collaboration with Christian Bale, and creating an immersive experience for the audience. The film explores the murder of a West Point cadet and enlists the help of a young Edgar Allan Poe. They also discuss the incredible cast and cinematography, powerful performances, and shooting the film's fiery ending.

Christian Bale and Scott Cooper discuss their latest collaboration, The Pale Blue Eye, set at West Point in 1830. They talk about the inspiration from Edgar Allan Poe, casting Harry Melling, and the role of music in the film. They also share insights into their creative dynamic and recent small wins in life.