To wawaweewa, or not to wawaweewa? Sacha Baron Cohen, the British actor known for his improv-heavy comedy personas like the loony Kazakh journalist Borat and Ali G, has been cast in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming new play in London, The Post has learned. A source with knowledge of the secretive show, set to bow in early … Read more
It’s the bar tale that’s got Angeleno bookworms buzzing. “The Regulars,” a novel written by well-known voice-over artist Johnny Cosmo, is Los Angeles’ hottest read, telling the story of Jimmy Ruggiero, an East Coaster who finds himself in Hollywood after breaking up with his girlfriend in Boston. Every night, he escapes to a mysterious dive … Read more
She volunteered as tribute. Jennifer Lawrence lost a major movie role to Margot Robbie — and she thinks she knows why. Quentin Tarantino “did” want her to star in 2019’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Lawrence told the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. “And then everybody was like, ‘She’s not pretty enough to play Sharon Tate.’ And … Read more
Paging George Clooney. The “Jay Kelly” star, 64, didn’t hold back when it came to defending fellow actors Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard after they were criticized by director Quentin Tarantino last month. “By the way, Paul Dano and Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard, I would be honored to work with those actors. Honored,” … Read more
Matthew Lillard doesn’t appreciate being targeted by Quentin Tarantino. The “Scream” actor, 55, responded to the famed director’s recent viral quotes on “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast,” where he said, “I don’t care for Matthew Lillard.” “Quentin Tarantino this week said he didn’t like me as an actor,” Lillard stated at GalaxyCon in Columbus, Ohio … Read more
Peeta Mellark has spoken. Josh Hutcherson is shrugging off Quentin Tarantino’s claim that “The Hunger Games” franchise “ripped off” a Japanese book and film with a similar concept called “Battle Royale.” “There are similar themes, for sure,” Hutcherson, 33, told Variety in an interview published Wednesday. “But, you know, everyone borrows from everyone.” Josh Hutcherson … Read more
Quentin Tarantino has revealed his top 10 favorite films of the 21st century, and some of his choices came as a welcome surprise. The famed director named Ridley Scott’s 2001 war film “Black Hawk Down” as the best movie of the past 25 years during a new episode of “The Bret Easton Ellis” podcast released … Read more
Quentin Tarantino has declared war on Paul Dano. The award-winning director, 62, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast” and named his top ten movies of the 21st century, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood” — starring Dano, 41, and Daniel Day-Lewis — ranking fifth. But Tarantino stressed that the … Read more
Once upon a time in Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino surprised his wife. Daniella Pick, who tied the knot with the famed filmmaker, 62, in 2018, is recounting the sweet way Tarantino has made the holidays special for her. “There was something really surprising that he did, that I didn’t expect him to do, because it was … Read more
The rumors about Quentin Tarantino’s foot fetish are walking from one generation to the next. Maya Hawke, who had a small part in Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” recently appeared on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast and was asked if she got any advice about working with the filmmaker from her mom, Uma … Read more
Been there, done that. Director Quentin Tarantino, 62, has finally revealed why he decided to scrap “The Movie Critic” as his 10th and final film. “No one’s waiting for this thing, per se,” the famous filmmaker began on Friday’s episode of “The Church of Tarantino” podcast. “I mean, I can do it whenever I want. I … Read more
The cause of death for Michael Madsen has been revealed. His personal cardiologist has shared that the legendary actor died from heart failure. He was 67. Michael Madsen in “Reservoir Dogs.” ©Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection His doctor confirmed that heart failure will be listed as his cause of death, with heart disease and alcoholism also being … Read more
Michael Madsen was trying to turn his life around right up until the very end. The “Reservoir Dogs” actor, who passed away Thursday, July 3, at 67, was said to be sober before his death despite a yearslong battle with alcoholism, per TMZ. Sources close to Madsen told the outlet that the “Kill Bill” star … Read more
Tributes continue to pour in for Michael Madsen following his sudden death this week at 67. The “Reservoir Dogs” star’s 19-year-old son, Luke Madsen, took to Instagram on Friday, July 4, to remember the beloved actor as his “hero.” “Some Peoples Hero’s Wear Capes,” Luke began. “And Fly Shooting Lasers Out Of Their Eyes. Some … Read more
Quentin Tarantino has opinions about “Yellowstone.” The 61-year-old director recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast and explained that while he loves the hit Western series, he believes that “at the end of the day it’s just a soap opera.” “Everybody talks about how television is now,” Tarantino began. “It’s pretty good, I gotta say. It’s … Read more
Cardi B and Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino have slammed the result of the 2024 presidential election as Donald Trump emerged victorious. The Grammy-winning rapper, 32, and Hollywood director, 61, separately aired their frustrations on social media after it emerged Wednesday that Trump will be returning to the White House. Taking to Instagram Live, the “I … Read more
Quentin Tarantino will not watch any of Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” movies because he’s sick and tired of remakes. While appearing on “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast” this week, the Oscar winner, 61, was asked if he believed “Dune: Part Two” was the best movie of the year as many have claimed. Tarantino couldn’t chime in because he’s … Read more
Quentin Tarantino wasn’t messing around when he shot “Kill Bill: Volume 1,” one of his deadliest movies to date. The legendary filmmaker, 61, wanted the 2003 flick starring Uma Thurman to be gory, so he hired the best in the business to make his imagery come to life. The Post spoke to Greg Nicotero, the … Read more
Somehow, Quentin Tarantino combined “Breaking Bad” with Larry David. And he delivered “Pulp Fiction.” “Breaking Bad” features scenes that leave you downright gobsmacked, and “Pulp” is rife with them – Mia’s overdose, Butch’s girlfriend forgetting his watch, Marvin being shot in the face and the ultimate scene of the robbery at the diner where Vincent … Read more
He’s not letting him off the hook. In July, a New Mexico judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. But Quentin Tarantino isn’t so fast to move on. During an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast in an episode released Sunday, the “Kill Bill” … Read more