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Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in Netflix Tarantino-Sequel Teaser
entertainment17 days ago

Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in Netflix Tarantino-Sequel Teaser

Netflix released a Super Bowl teaser for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a Tarantino-scripted sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood directed by David Fincher, with Brad Pitt returning as Cliff Booth. The footage features Booth at a bar, behind-the-scenes on a film set, and a dirt-track derby sequence, ending with a nod to Pitt’s Oscar win. New cast includes Elizabeth Debicki and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, while Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton is not expected to return; the film is set in 1970s LA.

Paul Dano Receives Hollywood Backing After Tarantino Critique
entertainment28 days ago

Paul Dano Receives Hollywood Backing After Tarantino Critique

Paul Dano has broken his silence about Quentin Tarantino’s harsh appraisal of him, where Tarantino called Dano a “weak, weak, uninteresting guy” after praising There Will Be Blood. At a Sundance screening marking the 20th anniversary of Little Miss Sunshine, Dano expressed gratitude for the support he’s received, with high-profile colleagues like Toni Collette, Ben Stiller and Reese Witherspoon publicly defending him. George Clooney also spoke out against cruelty toward actors, noting he would be honored to work with Dano, and the film’s directors defended him, calling Tarantino’s remarks an embarrassment.

Paul Dano Credits Defenders After Tarantino Dig at Sundance
entertainment28 days ago

Paul Dano Credits Defenders After Tarantino Dig at Sundance

At a Sundance 20th‑anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine, Paul Dano said he’s incredibly grateful for the defenders who spoke up after Quentin Tarantino mocked his performance in There Will Be Blood, noting how the world pushed back; the piece recounts cheers from George Clooney, Ben Stiller and others at Sundance and in interviews as the celebrity feud around Tarantino’s remarks playfully unfolds.

Dano Applauded by Peers After Tarantino's Dismissive Remarks About His Work
entertainment28 days ago

Dano Applauded by Peers After Tarantino's Dismissive Remarks About His Work

After Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor in SAG” for There Will Be Blood, a chorus of tributes from Dano’s colleagues and fans followed. Dano said he was incredibly grateful the world spoke up for him so he didn’t have to, with Toni Collette and Little Miss Sunshine director duo Dayton and Faris weighing in. The moment coincides with a 20th‑anniversary Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Park City, as the industry rallies around Dano’s talents.

Dano Responds Graciously After Tarantino Disses His Work
entertainment28 days ago

Dano Responds Graciously After Tarantino Disses His Work

Paul Dano finally addresses Quentin Tarantino’s harsh critique of his performance in There Will Be Blood, saying he’s grateful for the outpouring of support as Sundance’s Little Miss Sunshine 20th‑anniversary screening approaches; colleagues including Toni Collette and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris defend him, while Tarantino’s comments drew backlash for diminishing Dano’s work.

Beauty standards kept Jennifer Lawrence from Tarantino’s film, she says
entertainment1 month ago

Beauty standards kept Jennifer Lawrence from Tarantino’s film, she says

Jennifer Lawrence says she was told she wasn’t “pretty enough” to play Sharon Tate in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, a claim tied to ongoing casting chatter about The Hateful Eight; Margot Robbie eventually played Tate, and Tarantino had previously pursued Lawrence for the Daisy Domergue role, according to interviews and remarks cited by CNN.

Clooney Denounces Cruelty, Would Welcome Dano, Wilson and Lillard
movies1 month ago

Clooney Denounces Cruelty, Would Welcome Dano, Wilson and Lillard

George Clooney says he would be honored to work with Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard and condemns cruelty in Hollywood after Quentin Tarantino’s recent criticisms of those actors; Tarantino’s comments sparked support for Dano, with Lillard calling the remarks damaging and Wilson not yet commenting, while Clooney and Tarantino have a history together dating back to From Dusk Till Dawn.

George Clooney Says It Would Be an Honor to Work With Dano, Wilson and Lillard After Tarantino's Jabs
entertainment1 month ago

George Clooney Says It Would Be an Honor to Work With Dano, Wilson and Lillard After Tarantino's Jabs

George Clooney responded to Quentin Tarantino's recent insults about Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard by saying he would be honored to work with those actors and criticizing Tarantino for cruelty; the remarks came as Clooney accepted best actor at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards for ‘Jay Kelly’ and reflected his appreciation for acting peers and collaboration with Noah Baumbach.

Quentin Tarantino Criticizes Paul Dano as SAG's Weakest Male Actor
entertainment2 months ago

Quentin Tarantino Criticizes Paul Dano as SAG's Weakest Male Actor

Quentin Tarantino criticized actor Paul Dano during a podcast, calling him weak and uninteresting, particularly in his role in 'There Will Be Blood,' despite Dano's acclaimed performances in other films. Tarantino also suggested that actor Austin Butler would have been better suited for Dano's role, which Dano originally played as a minor part before being cast in a dual role by director Paul Thomas Anderson.

Quentin Tarantino Criticizes Paul Dano's Performance in 'There Will Be Blood'
entertainment2 months ago

Quentin Tarantino Criticizes Paul Dano's Performance in 'There Will Be Blood'

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.