In this interview, actor Matthew Modine talks to Salon about his long film career and how he selects roles. The "Oppenheimer" and "Stranger Things" actor says his personal philosophies and preferences led him to turn down some iconic roles (like "Top Gun" and "Back to the Future") and lean into others. His latest film, "Hard Miles," combines his love for cycling with his affinity for playing a good guy. 00:00 The new film "Hard Miles" 05:47 Matthew Modine on cycling 10:28 Why Matthew Modine plays "good guys" 12:20 Staying on the right side of history 15:41 Roles that Matthew Modine passed on 17:58 "Downwind" and nuclear testing 22:27 Officiating Millie Bobbie Brown's wedding Subscribe to SalonTV's Channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/salontv For more content from SalonTV, click HERE: https://www.salon.com/tv Like Salon on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/salon Follow Salon on Twitter HERE: https://twitter.com/salon Follow Salon on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/salonofficial