Leaked footage of David O. Russell throwing major tantrum on set of "Huckabees"

GreenVulture · 03-20-07, 04:14 PM

Jesus, I've read articles of Russell being a total asshole, but never actually saw it in the flesh until now (I still like Huckabees though):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djT-R...elated&search=

Another brief clip of Tomlin yelling at Russell (she can hear him in her earpiece):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhDO9...elated&search=

These clips have already gotten pulled a couple of times, so if you can't see it, I can transcribe them.

mdc3000 · 03-20-07, 04:19 PM

unfuckingbelievable. I like David O. Russell's movies, but he seems like a total jerkoff.

Sierra Disc · 03-20-07, 04:22 PM

Yikes

BravesMG · 03-20-07, 04:30 PM

Holy crap that was awesome. I thought Tomlin was being a bit bitchy, but that guy went flipping insane. I almost lost my drink when he walked out the back and came through the side door... WHY DON'T YOU ACT LIKE A GROWN UP!!!!

Probably the greatest on-set rant I've ever seen, I loved watching the other actors and crew just act like nothing was going on, then leave in a big group at the end. I actually want to see what this movie turned out to be after that, that was fantastic. Thanks OP.

DoubleDownAgain · 03-20-07, 04:37 PM

That is absolutely hilarious. I heard a story about him George Clooney getting into a fight on Three Kings. I never really put that much stock in it until now.

GoldenJCJ · 03-20-07, 04:43 PM

Tomlin actually did a pretty good job of keeping her composure during that rant, I would have gone off on him something terrible if I were her, if he had called me a cunt!

starman9000 · 03-20-07, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bravesmg

Holy crap that was awesome. I thought Tomlin was being a bit bitchy...

Thats what I was thinking too, and then WHAMMMY... IM INSANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DoubleDownAgain · 03-20-07, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenJCJ

Tomlin actually did a pretty good job of keeping her composure during that rant, I would have gone off on him something terrible if I were her, if he had called me a cunt!

I'd suggest that you never play poker with Larry David.

Robert · 03-20-07, 05:01 PM

The same thing happened on the set of Three Kings. He got in a fist fight with George Clooney. Russell has some major issues.

Fincher Fan · 03-20-07, 05:01 PM

I like the description of the clip: "See?-Famous people are just like "regular" people, they are all assholes."

Joe4587 · 03-20-07, 05:03 PM

I had heard the story about Clooney as well, but because he kinda downplayed it in an interview, I never put much stock in it. But wow.......I can't believe that guy.

GoldenJCJ · 03-20-07, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

The same thing happened on the set of Three Kings. He got in a fist fight with George Clooney. Russell has some major issues.

Now THAT would be some leaked footage I'd like to see!

brainee · 03-20-07, 05:31 PM

AM I FUCKING YELLING!!!!! I'VE NEVER FUCKING YELLED AT YOU!!!!!!

I'd hate to hear him when he's yelling.

Taken alone, it's hard to tell who's the asshole: Russell or Tomlin. But with the Clooney incident, I think I'd have to side with Tomlin on this one. Hoffman is so calm and cool though

DoubleDownAgain · 03-20-07, 05:37 PM

Here are a couple more of Lily in the car...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iASkg0ZrnDI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-4_OsaA3pE

DarthMarino · 03-20-07, 06:12 PM

Pretty good stuff. While Tomlin did seem to start it with her cursing streak on the set, he certainly had more anger and passion behind his attack. Then there's the altercation with George Clooney in which he apparently tried to strangle him plus this that I got off of Wikipedia:

"Not long after this, an altercation occurred at a Hollywood party between Russell and Christopher Nolan (Director of Batman Begins). During preproduction for Russell's film I ♥ Huckabees, Jude Law abandoned his commitment to the project to instead take the lead role in Nolan's film Memento. Russell was so infuriated that he had lost the star of his upcoming project that he retaliated at a Hollywood party by placing Christopher Nolan into a headlock. Russell refused to release the headlock until Nolan released Jude Law from the lead role of his film. Almost immediately afterward, Jude Law left the Memento project and returned to Russell's film."

At the very least he's certainly passionate about what he does. I hate reality shows but one centered on him snapping at people might actually be worth my time.

Edit: Heres a longer version of Lilly flipping out in the car which is apparently what set him off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z-qOKF0jmg

Peep · 03-20-07, 06:17 PM

So, in what order did these happen?

Apone · 03-20-07, 06:22 PM

Now these are the sort of things that should be replacing the dull beind-the-scene features on DVD.

Corvin · 03-20-07, 06:23 PM

Neither seem like pleasant individuals.

Robert · 03-20-07, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DarthMarino

"Not long after this, an altercation occurred at a Hollywood party between Russell and Christopher Nolan (Director of Batman Begins). During preproduction for Russell's film I ♥ Huckabees, Jude Law abandoned his commitment to the project to instead take the lead role in Nolan's film Memento. Russell was so infuriated that he had lost the star of his upcoming project that he retaliated at a Hollywood party by placing Christopher Nolan into a headlock. Russell refused to release the headlock until Nolan released Jude Law from the lead role of his film. Almost immediately afterward, Jude Law left the Memento project and returned to Russell's film."

That is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read.

GreenVulture · 03-20-07, 06:40 PM

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Neither seem like pleasant individuals.

From the clips, I think Tomlin is clearly frustrated with Russell and his way of directing. Not that I'm saying she's innocent, but the footage seem to point out that Russell likes to approach and shoot scenes in several different ways, which can throw some actors off.

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So, in what order did these happen?

Most movies tend to be shot out of order, so it would be hard to tell. But if the movie was done chronologically, the car clip would be towards the end of the shoot, since you can see Mark Wahlberg in the corner, and you can hear Naomi Watts saying "I'm sorry" to Tomlin.

DVD Josh · 03-20-07, 06:53 PM

I can't believe that no one has ever bitch-slapped the shit out of this chicken neck goat fucker before.

In my world, there's pencil necked coward, and then there's David O. Russell.

The Bus · 03-20-07, 07:12 PM

That's too bad. I really like his movies. Now I see why there's not more of them.

dpz301 · 03-20-07, 07:50 PM

that's pretty insane. talk about a rant!

slop101 · 03-20-07, 08:26 PM

It's funny how in the one with Tomlin in the car, she even snaps at Naomi Watts and Dustin Hoffman. And Hoffman, being the pro he is, tries to diffuse it as best he can.

All the while, Whalberg and Hupperrt are just smirking at it all.

Russell is just not good with people, it seems.

chris_sc77 · 03-20-07, 08:32 PM

Tomlin seems to come off like a real Cu*t with a capital C...
I'm sorry but i don't think Russell is to blame here...
I also feel bad for Dustin Hoffman cause he seems to be just stunned by this chick screaming in his ear...
They must have made up though considering the participation of all of them on the fantastic 2-disk Huckabees DVD...

03-20-07, 04:14 PM	#1
GreenVulture DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,540	Leaked footage of David O. Russell throwing major tantrum on set of "Huckabees" Jesus, I've read articles of Russell being a total asshole, but never actually saw it in the flesh until now (I still like Huckabees though): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djT-R...elated&search= Another brief clip of Tomlin yelling at Russell (she can hear him in her earpiece): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhDO9...elated&search= These clips have already gotten pulled a couple of times, so if you can't see it, I can transcribe them.

03-20-07, 04:19 PM	#2
mdc3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 9,451	unfuckingbelievable. I like David O. Russell's movies, but he seems like a total jerkoff. __________________ Armchair Directors - Video Movie Reviews Letterboxd Rank 'Em As You See Them 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Spending Tab 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

03-20-07, 04:37 PM	#5
DoubleDownAgain Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 893	That is absolutely hilarious. I heard a story about him George Clooney getting into a fight on Three Kings. I never really put that much stock in it until now. __________________ GOLD Trader

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GoldenJCJ DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,849	Tomlin actually did a pretty good job of keeping her composure during that rant, I would have gone off on him something terrible if I were her, if he had called me a cunt! __________________ ...

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Robert DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,428	The same thing happened on the set of Three Kings. He got in a fist fight with George Clooney. Russell has some major issues. __________________ DVDs HD DVD Blu-ray

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03-20-07, 04:30 PM	#4
BravesMG DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 7,901	Holy crap that was awesome. I thought Tomlin was being a bit bitchy, but that guy went flipping insane. I almost lost my drink when he walked out the back and came through the side door... WHY DON'T YOU ACT LIKE A GROWN UP!!!! Probably the greatest on-set rant I've ever seen, I loved watching the other actors and crew just act like nothing was going on, then leave in a big group at the end. I actually want to see what this movie turned out to be after that, that was fantastic. Thanks OP.

03-20-07, 05:01 PM	#10
Fincher Fan DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rampaging across DVDTalk. Posts: 4,046	I like the description of the clip: "See?-Famous people are just like "regular" people, they are all assholes." __________________ *"You couldn't molest the audience more than to promise Legends of the Fall* and Driving Miss Daisy then to unleash this on them. They'd just been gang-raped."** - Director David Fincher on the test screenings of Seven.

03-20-07, 05:03 PM	#11
Joe4587 Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	I had heard the story about Clooney as well, but because he kinda downplayed it in an interview, I never put much stock in it. But wow.......I can't believe that guy.

03-20-07, 05:31 PM	#13
brainee DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,686	AM I FUCKING YELLING!!!!! I'VE NEVER FUCKING YELLED AT YOU!!!!!! I'd hate to hear him when he's yelling. Taken alone, it's hard to tell who's the asshole: Russell or Tomlin. But with the Clooney incident, I think I'd have to side with Tomlin on this one. Hoffman is so calm and cool though __________________ My DVDs 2008 October Horror Movie Challenge 2009 Summer Sci-Fi Challenge 2010 October Horror Movie Challenge 2011 October Horror Movie Challenge

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DoubleDownAgain Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 893	Here are a couple more of Lily in the car... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iASkg0ZrnDI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-4_OsaA3pE __________________ GOLD Trader

03-20-07, 06:12 PM	#15
DarthMarino DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,171	Pretty good stuff. While Tomlin did seem to start it with her cursing streak on the set, he certainly had more anger and passion behind his attack. Then there's the altercation with George Clooney in which he apparently tried to strangle him plus this that I got off of Wikipedia: "Not long after this, an altercation occurred at a Hollywood party between Russell and Christopher Nolan (Director of Batman Begins). During preproduction for Russell's film I ♥ Huckabees, Jude Law abandoned his commitment to the project to instead take the lead role in Nolan's film Memento. Russell was so infuriated that he had lost the star of his upcoming project that he retaliated at a Hollywood party by placing Christopher Nolan into a headlock. Russell refused to release the headlock until Nolan released Jude Law from the lead role of his film. Almost immediately afterward, Jude Law left the Memento project and returned to Russell's film." At the very least he's certainly passionate about what he does. I hate reality shows but one centered on him snapping at people might actually be worth my time. Edit: Heres a longer version of Lilly flipping out in the car which is apparently what set him off. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z-qOKF0jmg __________________ My Film Collection

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Peep DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 7,332	So, in what order did these happen?

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Corvin DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,899	Neither seem like pleasant individuals.

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DVD Josh DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: In My Own Little World Posts: 19,355	I can't believe that no one has ever bitch-slapped the shit out of this chicken neck goat fucker before. In my world, there's pencil necked coward, and then there's David O. Russell. __________________ *DVDTALK GOLD TRADER* http://www.invelos.com/dvdcollection.aspx/cwrujosh

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dpz301 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 1,859	that's pretty insane. talk about a rant! __________________ - zack the collection \| 500th DVD - Your Host, Walt Disney - Walt Disney Treasures

03-20-07, 08:26 PM	#24
slop101 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cali Posts: 17,101	It's funny how in the one with Tomlin in the car, she even snaps at Naomi Watts and Dustin Hoffman. And Hoffman, being the pro he is, tries to diffuse it as best he can. All the while, Whalberg and Hupperrt are just smirking at it all. Russell is just not good with people, it seems.

03-20-07, 08:32 PM	#25
chris_sc77 Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bellefontaine, Ohio Posts: 5,628	Tomlin seems to come off like a real Cu*t with a capital C... I'm sorry but i don't think Russell is to blame here... I also feel bad for Dustin Hoffman cause he seems to be just stunned by this chick screaming in his ear... They must have made up though considering the participation of all of them on the fantastic 2-disk Huckabees DVD...