“America had lost the comedy cup”: the two movies that convinced Mel Brooks to get into “the masterpiece business”
He took from the best.
Alec Guinness
The 2011 role that almost gave Gary Oldman a breakdown: “Calling the doctor to help my life”
It became one of his best films.
Ian McKellen claims Alec Guinness advised him to withdraw his support of gay rights
McKellen said he “didn’t follow” the advice.
“I’m awful”: Alec Guinness’ worst performance and how it reinvented his career
Completely embarrassing.
When Toshiro Mifune turned down George Lucas to protect the image of the samurai
The galaxy far, far away isn’t for everyone.
Every co-star Laurence Olivier hated with a passion: “Silly little amateur”
Olivier was an equal opportunity hater.
Alec Guinness: The British theatre icon who accidentally made $95m on a movie he hated
An unexpected success.
The only actors who intimidated Harrison Ford: “Tennyson Ford. Ellison? No!”
Yes, that’s right: even Ford got nervous from time to time around co-stars.
