Ridiculous Crime "You Try to Choke George Clooney, See How It Goes": the David O Russell Story
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Apr 29, 2025 Dive into the chaotic realm of Hollywood as the hosts explore the notorious behaviors of directors like David O. Russell. Hear about the wild feud between Russell and George Clooney, punctuated by a memorable altercation. Enjoy humorous anecdotes about quirky marketing tactics in Brazil and the emotional toll of filmmaking. The discussion unveils the complicated power dynamics in Tinseltown, questioning the fine line between creativity and confrontation. It's a wild ride through the absurdities and harsh realities of the industry!
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Directors' God-like Power
- Film directors hold god-like power on set, often in a morality and ethics-free zone.
- This unchecked power enables some to abuse actors and crew, excused in the name of artistic genius.
Michael Bay's Dental Obsession
- Michael Bay obsessed over Ben Affleck's teeth and made him undergo extensive dental work during Armageddon.
- Affleck reportedly spent 40 hours in dental work just to satisfy Bay.
Fincher's 70-Take Abuse Experiment
- David Fincher made Jake Gyllenhaal do up to 70 takes, erasing each one in front of him.
- This psychological abuse was an experiment to see how many takes it would take before Gyllenhaal would cry.