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Quentin Tarantino's worked with some of the biggest and baddest stars in the 'biz, but it doesn't look like he'll be collaborating with Paul Dano anytime soon ... because he just blasted one of the actor's most celebrated performances.

On Tuesday's episode of "The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast," Tarantino trashed Dano's work ... he said the 2007 flick "There Will Be Blood" would have been great without one "big giant flaw" -- you guessed it, he was talking about Dano!

If you haven't seen the flick, Dano portrays twin brothers Paul and Eli Sunday, earning a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

Tarantino really laid into Dano in "There Will Be Blood" ... he said his performance was "weak sauce" compared to Daniel Day-Lewis, who earned an Oscar for his work in the film.

The "Kill Bill" director said Austin Butler would have been a better choice to portray the Sunday brothers ... even though Butler was still a teenager when the movie was produced.

Tarantino questioned why Day-Lewis had to costar with the "weakest male actor in SAG" and said Dano gave a "non-entity performance" in the flick.

Vanessa Bell Calloway has been turning in impeccable performances for more than 3 decades -- but in "What's Love Got to Do With It," she wasn't acting at all ... at least in the film's most iconic scene.

Fans will remember the 1993 biopic follows the meteoric rise of Tina Turner -- played by Angela Bassett -- and her then-husband Ike -- played by Laurence Fishburne.

Vanessa plays Tina's fictional friend Jackie in the movie, who gets slapped by Ike when she sticks up for Tina in a diner.

You know the old saying, "The pen is mightier than the sword?" We don't think it applies to this actress ... can you guess who this sword-swinging star is?

We ran into this celeb while she was being hounded by fans and photogs back in 2015 ... and even though she stopped to sign an autograph, we're thinking she would've had more fun dealing with the Crazy 88!

American Actress Sofia Vassilieva was just 10 years old when she starred as the creative and silly little girl living at The Plaza Hotel in the 2003 comedy film "Eloise At The Plaza."

Vassilieva shared the big screen with Hollywood legends Julie Andrews, Christine Baranski, and Jeffrey Tambor.

George Clooney's widely known as one of the hardest-working guys in the 'biz ... and he's not going anywhere anytime soon.

The actor recently sat down for an interview with USA Today and talked about the idea of retiring -- he's against it ... he feels his career will last well into the future.

Clooney also spoke about the importance of staying active as a creative person, saying he'll be totally fine taking on roles as an older man.

Canadian filmmaker Bryan Michael Stoller, a longtime friend of Michael Jackson's, hasn't seen the upcoming biopic "Michael" ... but he tells TMZ he's got high expectations.

When we ran into Bryan in Studio City Monday, he told us he's only seen the trailer for the movie like everyone else ... but he already has a strong intuition for how his late pal would have accepted the film.

Bryan said having Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson play him would have been enough to win him over.

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson linked up and let loose Monday night, grabbing mics at an NYC pub and belting out a victory duet after snagging a Gotham Award ... in tribute to the singer they covered for the win.

Check out the clip from Old Mates Pub -- Hugh and Kate belting "Sweet Caroline" like karaoke pros, leading the tipsy crowd in a singalong … fresh off accepting the 2025 Gotham Awards’ first-ever Musical Tribute for their flick "Song Sung Blue."

The song choice was spot-on -- it’s Neil Diamond, after all ... the very man at the center of "Song Sung Blue," the film that scored them the award.

Awards season is picking up with the 2025 Gotham Awards ... and a bunch of huge stars turned up for the occasion ... with Rihanna and A$AP Rocky leading the way.

The award show is going down right now in New York City, and Hollywood is celebrating the best independent projects in film and television ... meaning this year's crop of blockbusters are not at the forefront of people's minds.

But, star power is not lacking at the Gotham Awards ... there's a bunch of famous couples, like Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, plus Adam and Jackie Sandler ... though neither is quite on RiRi and A$AP's level. Sorry.

Woody Allen's lost tons of supporters over the past few years ... but Scarlett Johansson's sticking by the beleaguered filmmaker.

The actress spoke about her connection to the director in a new interview with The Telegraph and said she wasn't sure how deep the "domino effect" of her willingness to work with Allen really ran.

However, Johansson said her mother had raised her to believe in herself and to stand up for what she believes in -- including working with Allen.

In case you needed a refresher, Allen's adopted daughter Dylan Farrow accused him of sexually abusing her when she was a child ... and her allegations gained further traction when the #MeToo movement gained steam in the late 2010s, leading several figures in Hollywood to distance themselves from the filmmaker. He's denied all the allegations, and he's never been charged with any crimes.

Johansson said she's learned about the importance of knowing when it was appropriate to speak out about touchy topics and when to hold off.

She also said she didn't want to encourage anyone to "silence" themselves when dealing with tough issues, and noted she's grown more comfortable with waiting for the right time to address a hot-button topic.

FYI ... Johansson and Allen have worked together on three movies -- namely "Match Point," "Scoop," and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," which were released in 2005, 2006, and 2008, respectively.

Sydney Sweeney's Friendsgiving costume was super hot ... and, we mean that literally because she dressed up as Dragon from "Shrek" -- with a sexy twist.

The actress shared a series of photos from her week of hanging out with friends around Thanksgiving ... sharing snaps from a Disney park, a bar and a lake.

One event she and her pals took part in was a party where everyone dressed as their favorite character from "Shrek" ... with Sydney throwing on red horns, a low-cut matching top and bottoms which revealed a lot of her impressive backside like the huge dragon from the hit film series.

Some actors are effortlessly cool, and others really know how to dress the part ... and we're gonna leave it up to you to figure out how cool -- and who -- this sunglasses-wearing actor is!

We found this performer in New York City while leaving the short-lived Derek Zoolander Center for People Who Don’t Age Good, and he sounded pretty stoked about the idea of aging with grace!

Hollywood can be a rough town, and most successful folks in the biz keep their friends close including this actor ... can you guess who this supportive star is?

We ran into this actor while he was leaving a gym in West Hollywood and asked him how he felt about his pal Taylor Swift branching out from music ... and it sounded like he was all for it!

Tom Stoppard -- an Oscar and Tony-winning writer -- has died ... according to his talent agency.

The star passed away peacefully at his home in Dorset, England while surrounded by family, United Agents shared on social media Saturday.

Tom's agency added that he will be remembered for his "wit, brilliance and humanity" as well as his love for the English language. United Agents did not reveal when he died or the cause of death.

There's lots of celebs out there with giant friend groups, but some just like their own company ... can you guess who this solitary star is?

We found this actress walking through LAX and asked her about her appearance on "Celebrity IOU," where she renovated a friend's kitchen and dining room.

American actress Samantha Boscarino was just a teen when she played Alicia -- one of the popular girls at middle school -- in the family/comedy film "The Clique" back in 2008.

Other noteworthy cast mates included Bridgit Mendler, Vanessa Marano, and Dylan Minnette.

Retired child star Maggie Elizabeth Jones was only 8 years old when she played Rosie Mee  -- the innocent and pure hearted kiddo -- in the family/comedy film "We Bought A Zoo" back in 2011.

Other noteworthy stars from the film include Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson, and Elle Fanning.