Dan Radcliffe / Jonathan Ross - New Interview

[Steve]

---  "Geoff Bannister" <gbannister10 at ...> wrote:
>
> ---  "Steve" <bboyminn@> wrote:
> >
> > ---  "Zelda Zunk" <zeldazamboni@> wrote:
> > >
> > > ---  "Steve" <bboyminn@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > The latest interview of Dan Radcliffe by Jonathan Ross
> > > > IS available on YouTube, but probably won't stay there
> > > > for long.
> > > >
> > > > PART 1-
> > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ptbDwpaLJs
> > > >
> > > > PART 2-
> > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYh2WGTKLXI&mode=related&search=
> > > >
> > > > Enjoy.
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Dan was real cute talking about his beard and height.
> > > I always forget how candid Brits are about sex.  The 
> > > interview was delightful.  I think that it is over
> > > at mugglenet as well.
> > > 
> > > Zelda Zunk
> > > Corsets & Capes
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > bboyminn:
> > 
> > Even thought the interview touch on what I will term
> > some 'delicate' subjects, I think it did so in 
> > reasonably good taste. ... Dan handled himself very 
> > well, I thought. He doesn't seem fazed when the 
> > subject turn to things that I think were intended to
> > embarass him; ... He seems very much in control of 
> > himself and the interview, ...
> > 
> > Just a few thoughts.
> > 
> > Steve/bboyminn
> >
> 
> 
> Geoff;
> Speaking as a Brit, I wasn't in the least upset with
> some of the innuendos and humorous references - rather
> the opposite. The only time I quirked an eyebrow was 
> over one of Jonathan Ross' comments very near the end
> of the interview.
> 
> It was a change from some chat shows where the 
> language leaves far more to be desired.
> 
> The only trouble at the moment with Daniel is that he 
> gets quite over-excited in some interviews; typical 
> teenager I suppose.
>

bboyminn:

By any chance is the part you objected to at the very end
when J.R. says something to the effect that if you want
to see Dan Radcliffe in Equus, or it you just want to see
Harry Potters... /**cough**/ (polite term 'willie')...?

Some have criticized Ross for making every interview about
'ME...ME...ME...' meaning Jonathan Ross himself. Also,
many criticized his alledged £18 million/yr paycheck. That
seem excessive, I don't think Jay Leno or Dave Letterman
make that much. Last I heard Letterman makes about US$17
million per year; Jay Leno a little less than that. So,
£18 million/yr (US$36 million) seems excessive and 
unlikely.

But I do like his interview style, of course I haven't 
seen him a lot, but it seems like he engages in fun
spontaneous conversation with his guests and allows them
10 to 15 of air time. Most TV Chat shows barely allow
5 to 10 minute per guest. The US Chat Show conversations 
seem spontaneous, but the have a pre-interview and the 
chat host simply works in all the bits that the guest 
has pre-determined that they want to talk about. Rarely 
are they ever put on the spot. Which is probably one 
reason why Jon Ross is also criticized. He does seem to 
try to get into potentially uncomfortable subjects with 
the guests. In a manner of speaking, he doesn't stick to
the script and that opens the door for the guests to
potentially misstate themselves or better yet be left
speechless. But that unpredictability and true 
spontaneousness probably leads to some of the best parts
of the interview. 

In both of Dan's appearances on the Jonathan Ross show,
Ross trys to catch Dan or trick him into saying something
controversial, but Dan is just too sharp. He seems to 
know just how to deflect any awkward or embarrassing
taunts, yet at the same time is very comfortably chatting
about things that might embarrass the average 17 year old.
I really think Dan handles himself exceptionally well in 
both interviews. 

Just one more reason why I worry about Rupert. He doesn't
seem to do well in interviews or in front of live audiences.
That's why I think a stint in Stand-Up Comedy might be 
good for Rupert. It would teach him to be more spontaneous
and outgoing. It would also teach him that a Chat Show 
interview IS a performance, not just a conversation.

Enough rambling for now.

Steve/bboyminn

PS: does anyone else thing that Rupert might be a good
choice for the next incarnation of 'Doctor Who'?