“It wasn’t a risk”: the Scottish director who tried and failed to salvage Burt Reynolds’ career Worth a shot, though. Scott Campbell Mar 12, 2026
“Just terrific”: the director Burt Reynolds and Quentin Tarantino agreed was the most underrated of all time A hive mind. Scott Campbell Mar 4, 2026
“It would be my honour”: The only movie Burt Reynolds would happily make for free An almighty favour. Jacob Simmons Mar 2, 2026
The only roles Burt Reynolds had “nightmares” about turning down: “Look what happened” And he turned down more than a few. Scott Campbell Feb 15, 2026
The Oscar-winning filmmaker Burt Reynolds said was “a hell of a director, but a total prick” Fair enough. Scott Campbell Feb 12, 2026
The movie line Brad Pitt was forced into saying: “He didn’t really dig it, but he can’t say shit” Peer pressure in full effect. Scott Campbell Feb 5, 2026
John Wayne believed Burt Reynolds would “come the closest” to being his heir High praise. Scott Campbell Feb 5, 2026
The role Burt Reynolds wanted to be remembered for: “It proved I could act” A career-definer. Scott Campbell Feb 5, 2026
The flop movie Burt Reynolds wanted to be his ‘Dirty Harry’: “A ballsy character” Spoiler: it wasn’t. Scott Campbell Jan 28, 2026
The one and only movie Burt Reynolds made without his toupee: “No one ever asked me before” A history-making moment. Scott Campbell Jan 24, 2026
The movie Burt Reynolds called the worst experience of his career: “I thought I’d sold out” He hated it. Aimee Ferrier Jan 18, 2026
The only actor who grew to hate Mel Brooks: “He could be cruel” The toys were out of the pram. Scott Campbell Jan 17, 2026