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Guy Pearce explains why he starred in “a bunch of shit” films

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Guy Pearce has explained why he starred in what he calls “a bunch of shit” films.

Previously from “Neighbours,” the current Oscar nominee for “The Brutalist” confessed that, during a few years, he willingly agreed to appear in films where his enthusiasm was lacking.

In an article for The Times, Pearce admitted that he took on various tasks during his divorce as he was in need of financial resources.

2016, 2017, and 2018 were the years I navigated through a difficult divorce. During that time, I found myself reading scripts, thinking to myself, “You know what? This isn’t half bad. Maybe I could give it a shot.” A year prior, I would have dismissed such thoughts outright. However, when you’re in a tight spot financially, you learn to broaden your horizons and accept opportunities that once seemed unimaginable. It was a tremendous relief when I finally managed to settle my divorce debt, allowing me to breathe a little easier.

However, it caused a fog in my sight. I would come across something that seemed promising, but then I’d doubt myself. “Is this truly good, or is it merely helping me cover my divorce expenses?

In the same conversation, unprompted, he mentioned his notable collaboration with Christopher Nolan and expressed the viewpoint that he had been less than stellar in that project.

As a gamer, I feel compelled to interject here. The other night, I caught up with the film Memento, and it’s left me feeling a bit low. To put it plainly, I can’t help but identify with the protagonist – not because of any gaming prowess, mind you, but because I feel just as lost as he does.

Initially, I hadn’t considered it, but a few days ago, I answered a Q&A on Memento, which prompted me to rewatch the movie. However, as I was watching, I suddenly found myself disliking the fact that I had done it.

He shared that he was trying to adopt a light-hearted approach, but felt he didn’t quite hit the target. He then mentioned a quote by John Gielgud: “You can be good in a good movie, good in a bad movie, bad in a bad movie, but never be bad in a good movie.” After watching the film Memento, it dawned on him: “I’m delivering poorly in a well-made production. Oh no!

According to Pearce, some individuals have suggested that he deserved an Oscar nomination for his acting, but he himself finds such a suggestion grating, referring to it as unbearable as nails scratching against a blackboard.

The Brutalist is showing in cinemas now.

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2025-02-03 14:49

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