The movie director who couldn’t stand working with Dolly Parton: “He told me I couldn’t act” A cardinal sin. Scott Campbell Jul 2, 2026
The singer Linda Ronstadt knew was out of her league: “Over my head” “It was beautiful.” Kelly Murphy Jul 2, 2026
The X-rated 1983 Gene Hackman movie that sat on the shelf for three years: “I’d rather it die than turn into a cause” No one went to see it. Liam Gaughan Jul 2, 2026
The 1982 song that gave Don Henley a solo career: “Hit material” Setting himself up right. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2026
The 1980s role you couldn’t pay Kevin Bacon enough to play again: “It would be a disaster” That’ll be a no. Scott Campbell Jul 2, 2026
The 1982 Cure album Robert Smith made during his darkest period: “Pretty monstrous” “I was undergoing a lot of mental stress.” Sam Kemp Jul 2, 2026
The 1980s band that made Taylor Hawkins hate modern rock: “Drab” The lifeless side of rock. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2026
The 1980 director Bill Murray couldn’t stand working with: “He thought cocaine was the way” Drugs are for mugs. Scott Campbell Jul 2, 2026
The iconic 1980s role Kurt Russell has “no problem” being replaced in: “Movies are movies” He doesn’t feel the same about Snake Plissken. Scott Campbell Jul 1, 2026
“Much too hard”: The classic 1983 Linda Ronstadt album that was nearly scrapped A tough ask. Reuben Cross Jul 1, 2026
The 1988 song Bono and The Edge could never agree on: “We didn’t want to tamper” A solid disagreement. Tom Phelan Jul 1, 2026
The “perfect” 1981 movie Edgar Wright refused to remake: “I have nothing to add to it” An already-perfect film. Aimee Ferrier Jul 1, 2026