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Oscars 2027 Early Predictions Hint at Dune Finale, Tarantino Slate, and a Packed Field
film23 days ago

Oscars 2027 Early Predictions Hint at Dune Finale, Tarantino Slate, and a Packed Field

Variety’s Awards Circuit previews the 2027 Oscars with early predictions across all categories, spotlighting major studio slates (notably Dune: Part Three, The Odyssey, Behemoth!) and potential winners, while noting predictions are updated weekly as buzz shifts and veteran filmmakers like Nolan, Iñárritu, and Tarantino loom large over the race.

Tarantino Sets His Sights on the West End Stage
arts29 days ago

Tarantino Sets His Sights on the West End Stage

Quentin Tarantino will write and direct a new swashbuckling play, The Popinjay Cavalier, set in 1830s Europe. The production is from Sonia Friedman Productions and is slated to premiere in London's West End in early 2027, described as a rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise inspired by classic stage and screen epics. Tarantino has said he moved to theater to create an experience without interruptions like cell phones, offering a face-to-face, immersive audience experience.

Tarantino to stage swashbuckling Popinjay Cavalier in London's West End
culture1 month ago

Tarantino to stage swashbuckling Popinjay Cavalier in London's West End

Quentin Tarantino will write and direct his first stage play, The Popinjay Cavalier, a swashbuckling 1830s-set comedy opening in London’s West End in early 2027. Co-produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the project marks Tarantino’s debut in theatre; no cast, venue, or ticket details have been announced yet.

Weinstein Apology Sparks Debate as Industry Headlines Shift
entertainment1 month ago

Weinstein Apology Sparks Debate as Industry Headlines Shift

A busy week in entertainment features Harvey Weinstein’s interview from Rikers Island where he maintains innocence but apologizes for cheating on his wives, a Tarantino-Arquette exchange over the N-word and payback claims, Live Nation striking a DOJ settlement to ease its monopoly concerns, and the Writers Guild Awards celebrating winners across film and TV.

Tarantino fires back at Arquette over Pulp Fiction language
entertainment1 month ago

Tarantino fires back at Arquette over Pulp Fiction language

Quentin Tarantino publicly defended his use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction and attacked Rosanna Arquette for criticizing the film, calling her critique a 'lack of class' after she had taken a role and pay in the movie; the exchange ties into a longstanding debate about Tarantino’s language and follows prior comments and defenses from figures like Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson.

Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in Netflix Tarantino-Sequel Teaser
entertainment2 months ago

Brad Pitt Returns as Cliff Booth in Netflix Tarantino-Sequel Teaser

Netflix released a Super Bowl teaser for The Adventures of Cliff Booth, a Tarantino-scripted sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood directed by David Fincher, with Brad Pitt returning as Cliff Booth. The footage features Booth at a bar, behind-the-scenes on a film set, and a dirt-track derby sequence, ending with a nod to Pitt’s Oscar win. New cast includes Elizabeth Debicki and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, while Leonardo DiCaprio’s Rick Dalton is not expected to return; the film is set in 1970s LA.

Paul Dano Receives Hollywood Backing After Tarantino Critique
entertainment2 months ago

Paul Dano Receives Hollywood Backing After Tarantino Critique

Paul Dano has broken his silence about Quentin Tarantino’s harsh appraisal of him, where Tarantino called Dano a “weak, weak, uninteresting guy” after praising There Will Be Blood. At a Sundance screening marking the 20th anniversary of Little Miss Sunshine, Dano expressed gratitude for the support he’s received, with high-profile colleagues like Toni Collette, Ben Stiller and Reese Witherspoon publicly defending him. George Clooney also spoke out against cruelty toward actors, noting he would be honored to work with Dano, and the film’s directors defended him, calling Tarantino’s remarks an embarrassment.

Paul Dano Credits Defenders After Tarantino Dig at Sundance
entertainment2 months ago

Paul Dano Credits Defenders After Tarantino Dig at Sundance

At a Sundance 20th‑anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine, Paul Dano said he’s incredibly grateful for the defenders who spoke up after Quentin Tarantino mocked his performance in There Will Be Blood, noting how the world pushed back; the piece recounts cheers from George Clooney, Ben Stiller and others at Sundance and in interviews as the celebrity feud around Tarantino’s remarks playfully unfolds.

Dano Applauded by Peers After Tarantino's Dismissive Remarks About His Work
entertainment2 months ago

Dano Applauded by Peers After Tarantino's Dismissive Remarks About His Work

After Quentin Tarantino called Paul Dano the “weakest fucking actor in SAG” for There Will Be Blood, a chorus of tributes from Dano’s colleagues and fans followed. Dano said he was incredibly grateful the world spoke up for him so he didn’t have to, with Toni Collette and Little Miss Sunshine director duo Dayton and Faris weighing in. The moment coincides with a 20th‑anniversary Sundance screening of Little Miss Sunshine in Park City, as the industry rallies around Dano’s talents.

Dano Responds Graciously After Tarantino Disses His Work
entertainment2 months ago

Dano Responds Graciously After Tarantino Disses His Work

Paul Dano finally addresses Quentin Tarantino’s harsh critique of his performance in There Will Be Blood, saying he’s grateful for the outpouring of support as Sundance’s Little Miss Sunshine 20th‑anniversary screening approaches; colleagues including Toni Collette and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris defend him, while Tarantino’s comments drew backlash for diminishing Dano’s work.

Beauty standards kept Jennifer Lawrence from Tarantino’s film, she says
entertainment2 months ago

Beauty standards kept Jennifer Lawrence from Tarantino’s film, she says

Jennifer Lawrence says she was told she wasn’t “pretty enough” to play Sharon Tate in Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, a claim tied to ongoing casting chatter about The Hateful Eight; Margot Robbie eventually played Tate, and Tarantino had previously pursued Lawrence for the Daisy Domergue role, according to interviews and remarks cited by CNN.

Clooney Denounces Cruelty, Would Welcome Dano, Wilson and Lillard
movies2 months ago

Clooney Denounces Cruelty, Would Welcome Dano, Wilson and Lillard

George Clooney says he would be honored to work with Paul Dano, Owen Wilson and Matthew Lillard and condemns cruelty in Hollywood after Quentin Tarantino’s recent criticisms of those actors; Tarantino’s comments sparked support for Dano, with Lillard calling the remarks damaging and Wilson not yet commenting, while Clooney and Tarantino have a history together dating back to From Dusk Till Dawn.