When Richard Gere wasn’t allowed to mimic Christian Bale: “I couldn’t let him go that far”
Wanted to be as convincing as possible
Author: Tim Bradley Archives: 09/2025
Hear Me Out: Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Presence’ is a classic modern ghost movie
A brilliantly made, very different horror
The reason Sigourney Weaver has never directed a movie: “I don’t want to deal with those people”
Harder to break through in a male industry
The only actor Christopher Nolan embraced as a collaborator: “It was a great pleasure”
Knew his leading man had some vital ideas.
How fame went to Gene Hackman’s head: “I wasn’t really properly prepared”
Couldn’t deal with the pressure of success
John Goodman’s favourite John Goodman performance: “It felt good”
Picks out one of his earliest performances
Was Sophia Loren the only co-star John Wayne was actually nice to?
Managed to somehow charm The Duke
How Tom Hanks’ “greatest job” as an actor shaped him for future stardom
He remembers the early days fondly…
