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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brad Pitt Says He Was in ‘The Most Unhealthy Time' of His Life, Until David Fincher ‘Reinvigorated' His Love of Acting With ‘Se7en': ‘I Just Got the Jones Back'
Brad Pitt could've lost his way in the Hollywood machine if it wasn't for the work of David Fincher. During a recent appearance on Dax Shepard's 'Armchair Expert' podcast, Pitt said that 'the most unhealthy time' in his life came in the summer of 1994 after a string of negative experiences working on blockbusters. Confused about what to do next in his booming yet unfulfilling career, Pitt explained he needed some time to 'check out' from Hollywood. More from Variety Tom Cruise Reunites With Brad Pitt at 'F1' Premiere; Actors Were Supposed to Race Together in a 'Ford v Ferrari' Movie That Got Axed Over Budget Jimmy Fallon Teases New NBC Show 'On Brand' and Playing Frisbee Golf With Brad Pitt for Upcoming 'Tonight Show' Episode: 'We Both Showed Up in Tie-Dye Outfits' 'F1' Stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris 'Drove 6,000 Miles' in Real Race Cars: 'It Was the Most Exhilarating Feeling in the World' 'I would wake up, I would get a bong load, I would have four Coca-Colas on ice, no food,' Pitt said. 'This particular summer, I watched the O.J. trial, and I was just trying to figure out, 'What do I do next? What do I do next?'' His answer came in the form of the 'Se7en' script, which was sent to him by his manager. Although it didn't immediately capture Pitt, he was totally on board after reading it through and meeting with Fincher. 'My dear friend and manager and, basically my sister now, Cynthia, sends [the 'Se7en' script] over,' Pitt recalled. 'She says, 'You've got to read this.' I read the first seven pages, I call her up, I go, 'Are you kidding me? The cliché old cop wants out, the young cop comes in and he's looking at his high school football trophies?' She goes, 'Just finish it.' Then I go meet with Finch, and he was just talking about films like I'd never heard anyone speak about film. I just got the jones back. Finding that thing kind of… it just reinvigorated what I wanted out of this thing.' Released in 1995, 'Se7en' became one of the most iconic films in Fincher's storied filmography. Following two cops on the hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his reasons to kill, the film also stars Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Was a cluster of serial killers in the north-east US partly caused by industrial toxins, a new book asks
Non-fiction A recent rewatch of Se7en, David Lynch's 1995 thriller, was a reminder of a strange time in western culture: when serial killers were all the rage. From the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, these monsters and their 'Grand Guignol' crimes were everywhere. Every second movie had a serial killer villain, as did TV phenomenon Twin Peaks; American Psycho and Hannibal Lecter were literary sensations. Even bands got in the act: Antrim rockers Therapy? with Trigger Inside, off the Troublegum album, U2 with Exit from The Joshua Tree.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brad Pitt reveals his pre-Gwyneth Paltrow diet that would have left the Goop guru disgusted
Brad Pitt has revealed his pre-Gwyneth Paltrow diet that would have revolted his wellness advocate ex. Pitt, 61, dated the future Goop CEO, 52, for three years after meeting on the set of the 1995 thriller Se7en, but just before landing the role, survived off a rather unusual eating plan that definitely would not have flown with Paltrow. Speaking on Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast, Pitt described this period as 'the most unhealthy time'. At the time, Pitt was feeling adrift in his career following several disappointing jobs, and spent the summer of 1994 dating a woman with a passion for reptiles and consuming a 'bong load,' 'four Coca-Colas on ice' and no actual food. 'I would wake up... I would get a bong load, I would have four Coca-Colas on ice. No food,' Pitt told Dax. 'This particular summer, and I watched the O.J. trial... and trying to figure out, "What do I do next? What do I do next?"' he said. That all changed once the script for the David Fincher film Se7en came across his desk. 'And then I read this script, my dear friend and manager and, basically my sister now, Cynthia, sends it over,' he explained. 'She says, "You've got to read this." I read the first seven pages, I call her up, I go, "Are you kidding me? Like, the cliché old cop wants out, the young cop comes in, he's looking at his trophies? His high school football trophies?" She goes, "Just finish it." And then I go meet Finch... he was just talking about films like I'd never heard anyone speak about film,' he said. 'I just got the jones back,' Brad added. 'Finding that thing kind of, it just reinvigorated what I wanted out of this thing, what's possible.' The role not only brought the zest back into Brad's career, but it also introduced him to his then-girlfriend Gwyneth - who certainly would not have approved of his summer diet. Since their split, Gwyneth has founded the wellness and lifestyle brand Goop, where consumers can shop for supplements and find green juice recipes. She also has made headlines for her own diet - which in recent years involved drinking coffee for breakfast, bone broth for lunch and vegetables for dinner. Until recently, Gwyneth was a strict adherent of the Paleo diet, an eating regimen which advocates for eating meat, vegetables, nuts and limited fruit, as well as excluding grains, legumes, dairy, salt, and refined sugar. Thought recently the Shakespeare In Love actress has changed her tune on that particular diet, admitting that she is now 'a little bit sick of it'. 'I'm getting back into eating sourdough bread, cheese – there I said it. A little pasta after being strict with it for so long,' she said on her Goop podcast. Gwyneth and Brad dated for three years after they met on the set of the thriller Se7en. They got engaged in December 1996 when Gwyneth was just 24 years old and parted ways a few months later. Looking back on the relationship, Gwyneth previously admitted she felt it didn't work out because she was too young. Speaking on The Howard Stern Show in 2015, she said: 'I think I was a kid and I wasn't ready. He was too good for me.' 'I honestly do think I was too young and didn't know what I was doing.' Brad would go on to marry and split from both Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, while Gwyneth tied the knot and welcomed two children with Coldplay singer Chris Martin. They infamously revealed their 'conscious uncoupling' in 2014 before officially divorcing. Gwyneth is now married to producer Brad Falchuk. Despite their split, Gwyneth and Brad have kept in touch over the years. The former flames reunited in June 2022 when Gwyneth interviewed Brad for her website about his involvement in one of her Goop products. The pair expressed how happy they were to be friends with Brad telling her: 'I do love you,' to which she replied: 'I love you so much'.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Kevin Spacey honoured at Italian Global Series Festival
Oscar winner Kevin Spacey picked up the Maximo Award for Excellence at the Italian Global Series Festival in Rimini on Monday, reported Variety. In his thank-you speech, the actor drew inspiration from his character, John Doe, the sociopathic serial killer from David Fincher's 'Se7en'. "As I say to Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman when asked, 'Where are we headed?' I simply respond with, 'You'll see,'" he said, according to Variety. The actor also expressed his gratitude to Franco Nero for casting him in a lead role in the 2022 film 'The Man Who Drew God,' in which he co-starred with Nero and Faye Dunaway. According to the outlet, the actor thanked Nero for stepping up "when very few had the guts" and giving him his first role after allegations of sexual misconduct made him persona non grata in Hollywood. The allegations, initially made by Anthony Rapp, led to a civil court case filed by the actor in which Spacey was found not to be liable, reported Variety. In 2023, he was acquitted of sexual assault charges relating to four men in the UK. According to Variety, in February, actor Ruari Cannon sued the actor and two organisations connected to London's Old Vic Theatre, where Spacey was artistic director between 2003 and 2015. Despite this new court case, Spacey has continued his attempt to reclaim his career with the aid of film and TV festivals. In 2023, the Turin Film Museum granted Spacey a lifetime achievement award and hosted a masterclass with the actor. Sometimes the awards are adjacent to film festivals rather than from the official film festival. This was the case with an award granted to Spacey in Taormina, Sicily, in 2024, and another one this year in Cannes, which coincided with the film festival but was hosted by the Better World Fund in the Carlton Hotel and had no links to the official festival, reported Variety. The Italian Global Series Festival, however, received Spacey with open arms. He was greeted with a warm reception, both from the public on the red carpet and from the audience during the opening ceremony. The actor concluded his speech with defiant optimism, saying, "The best is yet to come." The Global Italian Series Festival is currently taking place in Rimini and Riccione, Italy. It will conclude on June 28.
Belfast Telegraph
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
17 movies and TV shows that gave away the big twist early on
Sometimes, there's just no beating a good plot twist. David Fincher's grisly 1995 noir Se7en, which marks its 25th anniversary today, is celebrated for many things, among them its shocking final twist.
