Jafar Panahi's film 'It Was Just an Accident' explores Iranian dissidents' experiences through a tense, comedic journey, culminating in a challenging 13-minute monologue shot in difficult conditions, highlighting Azizi's remarkable performance and Panahi's filmmaking skill.
Quentin Tarantino shared his top 20 films of the 21st century on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, ranking 'There Will Be Blood' at No. 5 but criticizing Paul Dano's performance as a flaw, which has sparked debate given Dano's acclaimed acting career. Tarantino preferred Austin Butler for the role and dismissed Dano as a 'non-entity,' despite Dano's widely praised performances in other films.
Quentin Tarantino criticized Paul Dano's performance in 'There Will Be Blood,' calling him the film's 'biggest flaw' and suggesting Austin Butler would have been a better choice for the role.
Dwayne Johnson transformed into MMA fighter Mark Kerr for the film 'The Smashing Machine,' undergoing extensive physical and emotional preparation, including a rigorous MMA training camp and detailed makeup work, resulting in one of his most acclaimed performances that deeply resonated with Kerr and his family.