Paul Dano Thanks Supporters After Tarantino Critique

Actor Paul Dano has expressed gratitude for the widespread support he received following pointed criticism of his performance from director Quentin Tarantino. In an interview published January 28, Dano addressed the remarks for the first time, noting the outpouring of backing from peers and fans alike. The exchange unfolded ahead of a 20th anniversary screening of the film "Little Miss Sunshine" at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

Tarantino, 62, made the comments during a December appearance on The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast, where he ranked his favorite films of the 21st century. He placed the 2007 drama "There Will Be Blood" at number five on his list but described Dano's portrayal of Eli Sunday as a significant flaw. "There Will Be Blood would stand a good chance at being Number One or Number Two on his list of favourites if it didn't have a big, giant flaw in it and the flaw is Paul Dano," Tarantino said, according to accounts of the episode. He further called Dano "weak sauce" and "the weakest f***ing actor in SAG," the Screen Actors Guild, adding that the actor was "such a weak, weak, uninteresting guy" who failed to provide a strong counterpoint to Daniel...