Brian Cox Slams Tarantino and Says America Hates Women
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brian Cox criticized several fellow actors in a new interview, calling Edward Norton "a pain in the arse," Ian McKellen "not to my taste," and Kevin Spacey "a stupid, stupid man," while also describing Quentin Tarantino as "meretricious."
- Cox emphasized his egalitarian directing style, preferring to honor actors' performances rather than imposing a singular vision like Tarantino’s films.
- He has a history of controversial remarks, including previously calling Johnny Depp overrated and frequently criticizing Method acting, particularly targeting his "Succession" co-star Jeremy Strong.
- Cox defended his stance on Method acting despite opposition from Daniel Day-Lewis, stating that his issues are with the acting style, not Day-Lewis personally.
- He also criticized the patriarchy in America, highlighting the challenges women face in politics and advocating for female leadership.
