The one movie Mel Brooks wants everyone to see: “I recommend everybody in the world”
“One of my favourite movies.”
Cutting Room Floor Archives: 05/2025
The only actor Steven Spielberg refused to be rejected by: “I was not willing to accept that answer”
“He’s not willing to make the movie without you.”
The role that almost derailed Jake Gyllenhaal’s career: “I learned a lot from that movie”
Gyllenhaal later admitted this movie was a mistake on his part
The movie Marlon Brando begged James Caan to be in: “You’ve got to do this picture with me”
“So what? I’m doing it.”
The thankless roles John Goodman was ashamed of playing: “It tore me up”
In hindsight, Goodman realised he was taking himself too seriously
The hangover that ruined Jack Black’s big break: “This kid better be dead”
Disillusionment and partying are an unfortunate combination…
The $17m lawsuit that saved Bruce Willis’ career: “The wreckage that was left is so shocking”
A remarkable turnaround.
The role Gene Hackman thought was beneath him: “What in the world am I doing here?”
Money solves a lot of problems.
The one movie Clint Eastwood hated making: “I was crazy enough to try”
An undisputed icon of American cinema.
The movie that almost made Kevin Costner quit Hollywood: “I didn’t act for about six years”
He returned with a vengeance.
The only movie Stanley Kubrick made for the money: “My finances were rather rocky”
The lure of the almighty dollar.