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Cutting Room Floor Archives: 11/2024
Paul Verhoeven names his favourite action movies: “A lot of splendour”
He’s made some of the greats.
The one movie that makes Alfonso Cuarón cry every time: “A surprisingly emotional experience”
“A surprisingly emotional experience that connects directly with our longing.”
The role that gave Jack Black an out-of-body experience: “I started to feel a little faint”
The pressure of doing justice to this role made Black feel physically ill.
The role Glen Powell’s mother would never let him play: “Worst gig in town”
We’re not sure Mama Powell will have much say if this comes to pass.
The older brother Michael Caine never knew he had
When Caine’s beloved mother died, he found out she’d kept a hell of a secret from him.
How Gary Oldman almost missed out on a career-defining role: “My life was falling apart”
“I’ve got to go home.”
Kate Beckinsale’s favourite Ava Gardner performance: “I think she’s stupendous”
She played the Golden Age star in a movie.
The dark side of Ana de Armas’ performance as Marilyn Monroe: “It’s disgusting”
The disturbing side of fame.
The invaluable advice Terry Gilliam gave Quentin Tarantino: “Him saying it made it achievable”
A much-needed helping hand.