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How Jack Black relates to the convicted killer he plays in the film "Bernie"

September 30, 2016 / 01:33

This episode features a discussion about the character Bernie, an admitted murderer with diverse talents such as singing, dancing, and directing. The conversation highlights Bernie's need for love and acceptance, and how this affects his relationships, particularly with Marjorie.

The guest reflects on Bernie's personality, noting his kindness and desire to avoid conflict. He shares a personal connection to Bernie's fear of being disliked, explaining how this influences his actions.

Key themes include the complexity of Bernie's character, his struggles with anger, and the importance of emotional release. The guest emphasizes how Bernie's charm masks deeper issues.

TLDR

The episode discusses the complexities of Bernie's character and his need for acceptance, reflecting on kindness and emotional struggles.

Episode

1:33
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I want to ask you about approaching this role in all my years of covering murder
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cases I've never had a an admitted murderer who can sing dance direct a musical give a sermon at a funeral be a
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mortician coach little league teams I mean is this part of the Intrigue for you of this of this character the thing
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about playing Bernie is that uh he's lovable and it's really important to Bernie that he be
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loved you know know he loves people and he and he doesn't he doesn't want anyone
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to to dislike him and the idea of having enemies or people that don't like him really I think gets under his skin and
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bothers him and I I can relate to that I have a little bit of that in me too if I
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feel like someone's mad at me I I'll I'll go out of my way to try to make that right because it'll eat away at me
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it'll be under my skin and I think that was part of his his relationship with marjerie is he he didn't want to have
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someone like marrey hate him so he was super kind maybe to a fault he was so kind that maybe he
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had a problem letting out his anger when he had it if he had resentment he would
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never let it out he would be nice and sweet and he would kind of keep that tucked away and pressure would build he
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needed a release valve I think that he doesn't really have of being an sometimes just to to let off some steam

Episode Highlights

  • The Lovable Murderer
    Exploring the intriguing character of Bernie, a murderer who craves love and acceptance.
    “Bernie is lovable and it's really important to him that he be loved.”
    @ 00m 22s
    September 30, 2016
  • Emotional Release
    Discussing the character's need for a release valve for his pent-up emotions.
    “He needed a release valve, I think that he doesn't really have.”
    @ 01m 23s
    September 30, 2016

Episode Quotes

  • It'll eat away at me.
    How Jack Black relates to the convicted killer he plays in the film "Bernie"
  • He was so kind that maybe he had a problem letting out his anger.
    How Jack Black relates to the convicted killer he plays in the film "Bernie"

Key Moments

  • Character Intrigue00:16
  • Desire for Love00:27
  • Emotional Struggle01:13