The psychedelic 1968 movie that widened Jeff Bridges’ mind: “What the hell is going on?” A trip and a half. Scott Campbell May 8, 2026
The 2002 blockbuster that was almost Paul Newman’s only horror movie: “Mr Newman declined” A box left un-ticked. Scott Campbell May 8, 2026
The 2015 scene Sylvester Stallone wouldn’t shoot under any circumstances: “I didn’t want to do it” A double-edged sword. Scott Campbell May 7, 2026
The awful 2015 sci-fi movie that convinced Eddie Murphy to make a comeback: “That’s when we got the dot” Strange inspiration. Scott Campbell May 7, 2026
The 1998 erotic thriller Robert Downey Jr was banned from making: “There were too many lawyers involved” Too much of a risk. Scott Campbell May 7, 2026
The transformative 2008 movie Gary Oldman can’t stand: “Why does it have to be fucking stupid?” Not a fan. Scott Campbell May 7, 2026
The 1981 co-star who changed Robin Williams’ life forever: “Made it possible” Vital inspiration. Lucy Harbron May 7, 2026
The “tacky” 1983 flop Richard Gere blamed on the studio: “They threw it out there as a sex-in-the-sun movie” Not a happy chappie. Scott Campbell May 7, 2026
The best decade to be a movie director, according to John Carpenter: “Send me back” He’s a man out of time. Liam Gaughan May 7, 2026
“I don’t know where I got the balls”: Rebecca Hall campaigned for a role she believed was destined for her Complete dedication. Liam Gaughan May 7, 2026
“Like watching Mick Jagger do Shakespeare”: the 1986 performance that inspired Rachel Weisz’s career A big influence. Aimee Ferrier May 7, 2026