Harvey Keitel
Character actor and early member of Scorsese's ensemble who played Sport, the pimp in Taxi Driver, and speaks here about developing the role from life experience and improvisation.
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Jul 26, 2019 • 1h 29min
‘Reservoir Dogs’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan
Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, and Tim Roth join the hosts to discuss Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs'. They cover its impact on the 90s film scene, Tarantino's early career, and the movie's unique storytelling techniques. They also delve into the making of 'Reservoir Dogs', Tarantino's directing style, and share trivia and anecdotes about the film. The podcast concludes with an analysis of Tim Roth's performance and upcoming episodes.
Feb 6, 2026 • 47min
A 50th anniversary celebration of ‘Taxi Driver’
Justin Chang, New Yorker film critic, offers a sharp review segment. Harvey Keitel, early Scorsese ensemble actor, recalls researching and improvising his pimp role. Paul Schrader, screenwriter of Taxi Driver, reflects on crafting Travis Bickle’s voice. They explore improvisation, casting memories, the script’s origins, and the film’s enduring cultural impact.
