JOURNAL ARTICLE

Stars Defend Paul Dano After Director's Diss.

  • Published In: People, 2025, v. 104, n. 23. P. 19 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ANDERSSON, ERIC 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Quentin Tarantino's criticism of actor Paul Dano during a podcast appearance, where he labeled Dano as the "big giant flaw" in the film *There Will Be Blood* and referred to him as "the weakest male actor" in the Screen Actors Guild. In response to Tarantino's remarks, several actors, including Ben Stiller, defended Dano, with Stiller describing him as "brilliant." Colleen Foy, who portrayed Dano's sister in the film, noted a discrepancy between Tarantino's recent comments and his previous positive reaction to Dano's performance during a screening. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:People. 2025/12, Vol. 104, Issue 23, p19
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0093-7673
  • Accession Number:190167448
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