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Reese Witherspoon, Ben Stiller Defend Paul Dano Amid Quentin Tarantino Criticism

Matthew Lillard described Quentin Tarantino's remarks as hurtful and addressed them publicly after Tarantino criticized several actors, including Lillard and Paul Dano.

  • This past week, Matthew Lillard addressed Quentin Tarantino's remarks during GalaxyCon in Ohio, saying the comments 'hurt' and describing the experience as jarring.
  • During a recent Bret Easton Ellis interview, Quentin Tarantino criticised Paul Dano's 2007 There Will Be Blood role, calling it a major flaw.
  • Industry figures responded on social platforms with numerous peers defending Paul Dano, including Simu Liu and Matt Reeves, while Colleen Foy noted Tarantino was 'vibing' with Dano's performance at a screening.
  • At GalaxyCon, attendees cheered Matthew Lillard, and he said he is popular with fans but less so in Hollywood, describing the experience as humbling and hurtful.
  • The episode broadened the conversation by claiming Quentin Tarantino did not care for Matthew Lillard and Owen Wilson and said The Hunger Games ripped off Battle Royale, amplifying debate.
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FandomWire broke the news in on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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