In a sometimes serious, sometimes loose conversation, Slater looks back on his career — reflecting fondly over films such as “Heathers” and “Pump Up the Volume.” Also, Slater, a lifelong Trekkie, reveals his understandable man-crush for Benedict Cumberbatch.



So you like the new “Star Trek” movies.

It’s different. I think it’s good. You know who I really love right now? Benedict Cumberbatch. That guy — I started watching that “Sherlock” show. He’s my man-crush. There’s no doubt about it.



I think you just gave me a headline idea.

Oh, I did? Oh sh*t.



"Christian Slater’s Man-Crush is Benedict Cumberbatch."

But isn’t that okay? I mean, the guy is great. I love him and I’d love to work with him. He’s wonderful.



He has a good humor about himself. I’ve interviewed him before …

Really?



For “Star Trek,” actually.

Nice!



Wonderful man.

Oh, good. That’s nice to hear!



No, not a d*ck.

Not a d*ck! Fantastic! So good! It comes through! You can see, the guy’s performances are genuine and real. The BBC and the shows that they do are so good.





