Brian Cox Dives Into His Most Iconic Roles

The transcript covers Brian Cox's insights into his book, his classical training, and his roles in Titus Andronicus and Hannibal Lecter. It highlights his experiences with directors like Michael Mann and Spike Lee, his opinions on Quentin Tarantino, and his role in Adaptation. Cox also shares his enjoyment of humor and his work on The Simpsons.

What does Brian Cox credit as the greatest stage performance he ever did?

• Hamlet

• Titus Andronicus

• Macbeth

• King Lear

In which film did Brian Cox first portray Hannibal Lecter?

• Red Dragon

• Silence of the Lambs

• Manhunter

• Hannibal

What aspect of Michael Mann's direction does Brian Cox praise?

• His use of special effects

• His psychological understanding of characters

• His focus on action sequences

• His comedic timing

Which director does Brian Cox compare to Bergman, Hitchcock, and Antonioni?

• Quentin Tarantino

• Michael Mann

• Christopher Nolan

• Spike Lee

What is the central theme of the film 25th Hour, according to Brian Cox?

• The aftermath of a natural disaster

• A man's last day before prison

• A political scandal

• The life of a famous musician

How does Brian Cox describe Quentin Tarantino's films?

• Comedic and light-hearted

• Meretricious and surface-level

• Deep and meaningful

• Romantic and emotional

What is Brian Cox's stance on working with Quentin Tarantino despite his criticisms?

• He would never work with him

• He would consider it if offered

• He has already worked with him

• He is indifferent about it

Which character does Brian Cox portray in the film Adaptation?

• A movie producer

• A film director

• A screenwriting guru

• A famous novelist

What does Brian Cox enjoy about being on The Simpsons?

• The serious roles

• The comedic aspect

• The dramatic storylines

• The musical numbers

As Brian Cox gets older, what type of roles does he prefer?

• Dramatic and serious

• Action-packed

• Romantic

• Comedic and light-hearted