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Cutting Room Floor Archives: 08/2025

The vital importance of Thandiwe Newton changing her name

The role Thandiwe Newton only played out of spite: “Fuck you, I’m going to do this film”

She wasn’t backing down.

Jacob Simmons
Aug 14, 2025
Robert Redford - Actor - 2017

Three of Robert Redford’s most famous roles were turned down by Warren Beatty

A remarkable coincidence.

Jacob Simmons
Aug 14, 2025
VHS - Video Tape - Movie - Film - General

What was the first-ever video rental store, and where is it?

A dying art.

Aimee Ferrier
Aug 14, 2025
The Coen Brothers - Joel Coen - Ethan Coen - Directors

Billy Bob Thornton’s method acting failed to impress the Coen brothers: “He actually thinks he’s good at it”

He tried.

Scott Campbell
Aug 14, 2025
Gene Hackman - Missippi Burning - Far Out Magazine

Why Gene Hackman’s penultimate movie was the perfect swansong: “How fucking nervous we were”

Damn you, ‘Welcome to Mooseport’.

Scott Campbell
Aug 14, 2025
Scarlett Johansson - Tom Waits - Split

The “circusy, carnival-act” album that made Scarlett Johansson a lifelong Tom Waits fan

A late-’70s classic.

Tim Bradley
Aug 13, 2025
Woman - Female - Actor - Action - 2024 - Movie - Film - Cinema - Kill - Killer - General - Generic

The greatest comedy actor of all time, according to science

The boffins have spoken.

Scott Campbell
Aug 13, 2025
James Stewart - Actor

How the “dream” role of James Stewart’s career turned into a nightmare: “Just a disaster”

When the best intentions go awry.

Scott Campbell
Aug 13, 2025
Kevin Costner - Liam Neeson - Split

Kevin Costner’s desperation to play Liam Neeson’s favourite role: “I’m just glad it’s me”

No dice, Kevin.

Scott Campbell
Aug 13, 2025
James Bond - 007 - Gun Barrel Opening - General - Character - 2025

The only time nobody wanted to be the new James Bond: “Joke figures and bad payers”

Times have changed.

Scott Campbell
Aug 13, 2025
Meryl Streep - Actor - Actress - 2025

Meryl Streep was “scared shitless” making one of her most forgettable movies

Yes, even Streep still gets nervous.

Michael Gordon
Aug 13, 2025
Quentin Tarantino - 2007 - Scream Awards - Director - pinguino k

The part Quentin Tarantino thought might be “unplayable” and how it almost ended his movie

Almost killed the movie.

Jack Whatley
Aug 13, 2025

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