What an eloquent and thoughtful answer. 

Probably that was it which took some time. So maybe more to come.... 

kittykat wrote:

nam5465 325 points 49 minutes ago

Julian Assange’s open letter to you criticizing The Fifth Estate is very intense. He even goes so far as to call you a “hired gun” for distorting the truth (or at least what he views as his truth). Did this affect the way you portrayed him or even make you second guess your role at all in this film?




_BenedictCumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch[s] 123 points 3 minutes ago

Yes, of course it did. To have the man you are about to portray ask you intelligently and politely not to do it gave me real cause for concern, however, it galvanized me into addressing why I was doing this movie. He accuses me of being a "hired gun" as if I am an easily bought cypher for right wing propaganda. Not only do I NOT operate in a moral vacuum but this was not a pay day for me at all. I've worked far less hard for more financial reward. This project was important to me because of the integrity I wanted to bring to provocative difficult but ultimately timely and a truly important figure of our modern times. The idea of making a movie about someone who so far removed from my likeness or situation who brought about an ideal through personal sacrifice that has changed the way we view both social media, the power of the individual to have a voice in that space, and be able to question both the hypocrisies and wrongdoings of organizations and bodies of powerful people that rule our lives... This resonated deeply with my beliefs in civil liberty, a healthy democracy, and the human rights of both communities and individuals to question those in authority. I believe that the film, quite clearly, illuminates the great successes of wikileaks and its extraordinary founder Julians Assange. As well as, examining the personalities involved and what become a dysfunctional relationship within that organization. While the legacy of his actions and the organizations continue to evolve and only history will be the true judge of where this is leading us. The Fifth Estate is a powerful, if dramatized, entry point for a discussion about this extraordinary lurch forward in our society. I wanted to create a three dimensional portrait of a man far more maligned in the tabloid press than he is in our film to remind people that he is not just the weird, white haired Australian dude wanted in Sweden, hiding in an embassy behind Harrods. But a true force to be reckoned with, achieved the realization of the great ideal. I'm proud to be involved in tackling such a contentious character and script. There is only personal truth in my opinion, and the film should provoke debate and not consensus. It should be enjoyable and ultimately empowering to realize that Julian has spearheaded a movement that is the foundations stone of The Fifth Estate, people journalism and what that is capable of including finding out the "truth" for yourself.

*big, giant thumbs up to his response* 
 

Back to some fun:

[–]HollyBoBolly 35 Punkte 51 Minuten zuvor

Mr. Cumberbatch,

I asked Mr. Hiddleston this question when he did a Q&A on Twitter:

Can you feel the love tonight?

He was unable to respond, but I'm hoping you will.


[–]_BenedictCumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch[s] 133 Punkte 5 Minuten zuvor

I'm feeling it right now. Leave me alone.

Q:This AMA has exceeded my wildest expectations. Has your sass increased since working with Martin Freeman, or were you always this sassy?


[–]_BenedictCumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch[s] 1 point 6 seconds ago

Well of course Martin will be furious unless I say I owe it all to him. And believe me, his wrath is more fearsome than any dragons.

Sassy. Yes. It seems he's really enjoying this, his answers are just great. I'm falling in love with this guy all over again right now...

SolarSystem wrote:

Sassy. Yes. It seems he's really enjoying this, his answers are just great. I'm falling in love with this guy all over again right now...

Same here...

He has got to be drunk...!


Q: What do you think of your fans calling themselves 'Cumbercookies'? That way when we all come together, we'll be the 'Cumberbatch' :D


[–]_BenedictCumberbatchBenedict Cumberbatch[s] 94 points 1 minute ago

It's great! You could call yourself the Cumbergirls, and then when you come together you'd be a flock. Or you could call yourself the Cumbertadpoles and that way you'd be the Cumberspawn...Wait!...Ew! Don't do that.

Oops... sorry for the repeated quote.     Gahh.... in this and other talk show chats, he does seem such a fun conversationalist....  *sighs...* 

Mattlocked wrote:

For the spelling: At least you don't know who is typing for him....

 
Right....  right.... for all we know, he's enjoying tea in his bathrobe, studying lines, while that other person off-camera scouts out the best questions and rattles off responses.   My three comments have no chance, do they.....?    Ha.


Edit:  Re: the last question you two posted (and Solar's comment)  I am so glad I wasn't drinking anything at the time!! 

Last edited by Russell (October 11, 2013 7:47 pm)

Russell wrote:

......Edit:  Re: the last question you two posted (and Solar's comment)  I am so glad I wasn't drinking anything at the time!! 

 
Cumbertadpoles? RIght.