“I was interested”: how Emma Watson found an unlikely mentor in Patti Smith
The ’70s rocker was taken by Watson’s attitude.
Author: Tim Bradley Archives: 03/2026
“He’s really got gravitas”: Edward Norton names the greatest actor of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Tried to channel the spirit of a legend.
“I lost a lot of my joy”: the movie that almost broke Tobey Maguire
Took him a while to come to terms with filming.
“Well, this is weird”: The “vaguely psychotic” role Keira Knightley couldn’t escape
Didn’t feel the character was right for her at all.
‘Strange Factories’: The Portsmouth-made movie that bridged the gap between cinema and immersive theatre
Attendees of the horror film were surrounded by characters.
“Aw, hell, I’ll just take anything”: Gene Hackman’s best performance almost set him on the road to ruin
Flopped at the cinemas despite critical acclaim.
“I was completely mesmerised”: the movie William Friedkin watched for 10 hours straight
Possibly the greatest achievement in cinema history.
“Wasn’t my cup of tea”: The Oscar-nominated actor who almost played Harry Potter
Decision cost a casting director their job on the film.
“A monumental figure”: Cinema’s most essential director, according to Akira Kurosawa
A true Hollywood genius who inspired every great director.
“I want to but I can’t”: the dream role Helen Mirren knows she’ll never be given
Has never had the chance to this day.
The Utah ghost town that ushered in Hollywood’s most important revolution
Never before had audiences witnessed such big-screen magic.
“It literally haunts me”: the embarrassment Reese Witherspoon will never recover from
Managed to lose a friendship in the process.