Conversations with ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD

A Q&A with Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Julia Butters, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Mike Moh, casting director Victoria Thomas, and stunt coordinator Zoe Bell. Moderated by Sean Fennessey, Chief Content Officer, The Ringer.
Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles during the final moments of Hollywood’s golden age where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) face the challenges of an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The film features a cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Julia Butters, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Bruce Dern, Mike Moh, Luke Perry, Damian Lewis and Al Pacino. The crafts team on the film includes director of photography Robert Richardson, A.S.C., production designer Barbara Ling, film editor Fred Raskin, ACE, costume designer Arianne Phillips, make-up by Heba Thorisdottir, hair by Janine Rath-Thompson, set decorator Nancy Haigh, Sound Editor Wylie Stateman, production sound mixer Mark Ulano, re-recording mixers Michael Minkler and Christian Minkler and VFX designer John Dykstra, ASC.

[@tommy1138]

I just watched Once Upon A Time... for the third time and I picked up on so many things I missed the first two times in the theater. THAT'S the sign of a classic film, finding new and fun things every time you watch it. Once Upon A Time reminds me that true visionary cinema isn't dead yet. I could watch Cliff and Rick hang out for hours. And I wish there were 10 episodes of Bounty Law I could watch as I sipped a whiskey sour as well as The 14 Fists Of McCluskey.

[@BCS1105]

Quentin has actually written 5 complete episodes of Bounty Law that he is hoping to get made either with HBO or Netflix.

[@wisco9er536]

Hopefully quentin makes more episodes of bounty law and releases it on Netflix

[@TheAerovons]

I saw it 5 times at the theater and now twice at home. I can't remember when I last enjoyed a film so much. It's to the point now that as soon it starts ("THIS MAN IS WORTH 500 dollars") I start smiling and never stop.

[@cw8682]

@@TheAerovons me too omg I’ve watched it six times and have it on dvd now

[@cw8682]

Couldn’t agree more

[@kawaiiafangirl]

30 minutes of an interview is not enough time to give to a film with such star power.

[@christeuma]

But it IS enough money.

[@Meg_Lovegood]

Just got done with a 3 hours Pulp and thought this was as well.... Now im sad

[@runnertomonutube]

Wow. What a crowd. Thank god this guy has done his homework!

[@manweezy4823]

Timothy knew Margaret was nervous about her turn to speak infront of everyone and he purposely did all he could to build up the moment even more, what a troll🤣🤣

[@michaelcummings8763]

Olyphant in the background when Julia's disparaging Leo is so, so good

[@Naji_1]

very well prepared and professional interviewer, loved every bit of conversation in it, that closure was perfect from the great Bruce Dern.

[@2ndRatePetronius]

Nagy Tj You need to listen to his podcast, The Big Picture. Sean is the best.

[@benjaunceyyy]

The way Timothy Olyphant looked at Julia during that praise was adorable lmao

[@benjaunceyyy]

Also wow, Mike sounds just like Leo when he talks?

[@OkieGal2]

Oliphant’s reactions to Julia’s remarks: priceless.

[@macklemorganfreeman8488]

16:11 thats the best Tarantino impression ive ever seen

[@eton13_]

than you gotta watch norm macdonalds tarantino impression

[@kroft6799]

Julia is so ridiculously adorable. She was great in the movie. Just hope she doesn't go down the rabbit hole some child actors do.

[@Appleboxman]

just keep her safe from all the pedos

[@christeuma]

Child actors don't "go" down a rabbit hole, they're taken.

[@youdontownmesodealwithit7925]

Leo was also a child actor. Hopefully, Julia can make it when she's older. I think Julia has the potential.

[@jedswenson5667]

POOR EASY BREEZY

[@HS-sr2qb]

Julia is killing part of this interview

[@jdh6752]

Is that good or bad?

[@kevlow9494]

@@jdh6752 Great for me. Hilarious.

[@BCS1105]

HS 0505 Just imagine being 10-11 years old and being onstage with all of those incredible actors.

[@fanboyberries39movies40]

23:25 - Who wants to bet Leo is talking about Tobey Maguire

[@nicolasdazefilms]

Haha yeah

[@scampoli25]

16:12 Emile doing a fantastic Quentin impression

[@sreenivaskamath4243]

Man I think he can play Quentin in a movie.

[@nemospodcast6766]

Leo Is my favorite actor ever! People used to talk shit to me because I used to say he was my favorite actor growing up as a kid and an as actor myself I really look up to him and I hope I get to work with these great heavy hitters. After working so hard and coming so close for a break I finally got on a TV show and I’m very blessed, I’m very Thankful and grateful that I got to earn my position on the show. Dreams do become a reality when you work hard. Just don’t ever stop or give up on your dreams.

[@jayceewriter7826]

My vote original screenplay, Pitt for support and production design. Best film of the year in a year of incredible cinema. What a way to end a decade b

[@kevlow9494]

Costume too hopefully.

[@alexsantos5948]

What about Marriage Story for original screenplay?

[@Gavin48]

@@alexsantos5948 fuck that guy he cheated on his pregnant Wife. I hope Once upon a time in Hollywood and Joker dominate come Oscar Night.

[@wisco9er536]

@@alexsantos5948 yeah I'd say original screenplay goes to Marriage Story. No doubt. Supporting actor will be interesting to see

[@BPBrutalPenguin]

I’d have to go Al Pacino for support actor for Hoffa

[@t.h.acrofilmcinema]

Leo is my hero and Inspiration. I hope to be on SAG-Aftra for my movie and reflect on my career.

[@JPNYCv1]

Great interview with the cast. Bruce Dern with some incredible insight from his decades of acting.

[@Thecinesthetic]

I'm here for Timothy Olyphant

[@caitlinjoy6332]

I’ve been waiting for this conversation! My day is made 🙌🏻

[@dreamweaver1603]

Julia is such an old soul. She never stumbles with her words. There are no uh’s, er’s, or likes in her comments at all. And she’s 10?

[@81OH4Z4RD]

Thanks for this. Great movie. If you haven't seen Hollywood yet don't watch or read anything more about it, just watch it.

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

I love Zoe Bell. I wish she had a bigger role since she's so good at reading Tarantino dialogue.

[@rockproductions1]

Timothy is a mood

[@CameronStrandberg]

Sean Fennessey!

[@travisspazz1624]

Sean Fennessey is a great interviewer! Best movie of the year!!

[@leonsantana3646]

Olyphant was already looking like his role in The Mandalorian

[@chriscarr5508]

Quentin Tarantino, go on The Big Picture

[@nathanielnewman260]

And come on Desktop?

[@SidewaysBurnouts]

you have to wonder what the original film was like before the tate family made their demands to cut manson out of the movie.

[@FlyersinHD]

@@SidewaysBurnouts They didn't do that

[@candyrushascendedphoenix8]

LOVED the Rick Dalton character and this movie 👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

[@nonchalantd]

Bruce Durn made me LOL.

[@davidp839]

I went to school with Mike Moh and he was the best, most talented dude and always nice and funny. Another buddy from school and I went to see the movie and we had a blast watching him. He was incredible. and the ending is incredible. I think it's one of the most important films made about Hollywood and the culture at the time and how the Tate murders changed that and the industry and history. It'll age well.

[@nomikes4392]

Eventually we all will be working for Julia Butters

[@megamoviez]

Give this the SAG for Best Cast Ensemble!

[@sciencelover7582]

LLOLLLL I loveeee young actors like Julia they're super honest "oh I was just thinking he could be one of *those* directors" bahahah

[@janabella8schneider462]

Julia is an absolutely direct child. Strong Character) She's a rising star! And what's most interesting, she voiced my thoughts) before the film Once upon a time I didn't particularly understand who Quentin Tarantino was. I, as a viewer, thought that this was an ordinary Director. now I rethought his films, watched for the first time Pulp fiction. It's Absolutely original and Genius, his creation brings enjoyment, satisfaction )) And Julia is very funny and cute talented actress)

[@JoseDiaz-uo1md]

Great interview

[@emorypardun856]

Leo was soooooo talking about Toby.

[@nabihahossain3956]

no don't think it's him he's made his money lol

[@steve_negrin]

great interview, so fun. thanks for share it.

[@BaldwinBay]

Movies should be fun... I love being an actor!

[@jesswilson5481]

I’ve seen bits and pieces of this but to watch the whole thing was amazing ❤️

[@grenbaygrl1]

If you like this interviewer, I recommend checking out his podcast The Big Picture. He has actors and directors on there all the time for interviews, and his discussions with the cohost are really interesting and entertaining

[@lombredungout2118]

Agreed, one of the best podcasts about all things movies.

[@BCS1105]

When did Bruce Dern get so old man? We can’t lose him.

[@christeuma]

Funny you say that, if you watch his filmography sequentially, it's as if he gradually becomes old.

[@spelunkingmonkey7630]

Chris Teuma how the fuck???

[@teresapolson5728]

I DON'T know what this MOVIE is but... SWEET!!! Your ALL ,AWESOME!!

[@lucaguerini8131]

@ 8:02 Leo tryna get a word in but gets shut down😂

[@BCS1105]

I don’t think he was shut down really. Just wanted to be respectful towards Julia.

[@Jackdelroy1]

Bruce is a legend.

[@jackreed7287]

A star is born.

[@vincentarceo7655]

"Never been in an all star team" Also was in Hateful Eight which had an all star cast*

[@Madbandit77]

He meant in terms of working with Tarantino three times.

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

Vincent Arceo you must not be around the elderly too often.

[@11UncleBooker22]

Julia Butters is actually 35 years old.

[@lingtheking]

“Young in years but old in wisdom.”

[@adarshsrivastava4790]

Timothy is looking so much like Chris Pine

[@christeuma]

Chris Pine wishes.

[@mjm5081]

If only it could've ended like that in real life...If only...

[@marinaburatino]

real life is so overrated :))))

[@soxxel12]

Absolutely love Margaret...her awesome comment to Victoria's weird comment is amazing!!!

[@marinaburatino]

and your comment on their comments is... no comment !

[@kroft6799]

Just saw this film last night. I don't think it's Tarantino's best in terms of filmmaking. I don't think it's Tarantino's best in terms of entertainment. It's not Tarantino's best in terms of cool factor and quotable lines. Yet I'm thinking this might be my favorite Quentin Tarantino movie. Maybe because I have a fondness for the time period and a fascination for the Manson family. And no I'm not some weirdo who's a fan of Charles Manson. Seeing the family members get destroyed is one of the most satisfying things I've ever seen on film.

[@scottbennici4689]

I agree with your overall point that it might be my favorite as well, but I think it is his best in filmmaking and cool factor.

[@DustyLinks]

I think that the fight scene and the ending made the ending extra sad, because the characters are all happy but only in the confines of the movie. Knowing that it didn't happen like this in real life is poignant.

[@Dreaklock]

Wow, Julia Butters seems wise beyond her years.

[@CluelessIndianGamer]

That little girl is going to make it big. Period! Already followed her on Instagram.

[@Deuce2972]

Fennessey!!!

[@connoreasterday306]

Woah, Sean fucking Fennessey interviewing the cast of my favorite movie in years!

[@soxxel12]

Also mini "Girl Next Door" reunion

[@5150scottie5150]

soxxel yesssss

[@darkjedi7]

Oh yeaaah Timothy and Emile!

[@marinaburatino]

Mr Leo becoming Mr Lamb as Julia speaks :)))) wish i were as certain and confident as she is and had as shiney a hair as she does !!!

[@squatch545]

Julia Butters is adorable, and incredibly intelligent for a 10 year old.

[@marinaburatino]

Hey your pfp looks like tom cruises doll from oblivion :)

[@ibrahimsharif1712]

Great timing!

[@HandyMan657]

First all star team? What was the Hateful 8? Great interview overall.

[@OwlxArt]

I mean there might me better actors in hateful 8 but the big 3 of Leo, Brad and Margo are the bigger alll star team than heightful 8

[@nemospodcast6766]

I wonder if Leo was talking about Toby McGuire or Kevin Connlley? Idk

[@hyneksvoboda3992]

Julia must be living in a cave for not knowing Quentin Tarantino and Leo's work :-D and I love that

[@kjanjusz7007]

She's 10. I mean, I wasn't aware of Tarantino until 11.

[@OwlxArt]

It’s a good thing she’s not aware of Tarantino’s work at the age of 8-9 when she auditioned and Titanic has nudity which is prob why she hasn’t watched it and others are also not age appropriate

[@BCS1105]

Hynek Svoboda She’s 10 years old. I didn’t know of Tarantino and didn’t see my first Tarantino film until I was about 14-15 I’m only 16 now. (I’ve seen all of his films now except Hateful 8, Jackie Brown & Death Proof)

[@carloseduardoaguilar5099]

She's only 10 though..

[@romi4023]

I’m 16 and I only found out about Tarantino about 2 months ago, thanks to Leo, who like Julia I knew about since I was a child but I only started to actually appreciate as an actor like 3 months ago. I watched The Wolf of Wall Street and became obsessed with him and started watching all of his movies. Before that I wasn’t a big movie fan so through Leo’s filmography I started to learn about famous directors and actors, Tarantino included.

[@Jake-vq5kr]

Julia has a great future ahead of her

[@charlesrichjr5087]

Very cool.

[@jibreelmahmud8145]

Thanos!!

[@sophiarose2116]

Lmao I’m here for Sean

[@testprepdojo9729]

Is the moderator the guy from the ringer and the big picture

[@EmraldoDaSilva]

Julia is the Chosen One.

[@mattt.1459]

hell yeah sean fennessey!

[@histubeness]

Did anybody here go to this screening and talk? I'm assuming it was at the Cinerama Dome, but the description doesn't say.

[@calebwild8007]

Good job Sean.

[@michaelgreene4816]

That isn't Sean Fennessey is it? No. No. No. Where Is Margot?

[@daltino1]

Michael Greene yes it is him

[@mudpiez464]

Spahn ranch. A modern odd western taking place on an old western movie set.

[@ellenrosegaynor8063]

I think I would pay to see most of the edited characters who got left on the floor.

[@dirgramsey6132]

Margret and Brad were the best ones!

[@marinaburatino]

What's with those grey rings ? It's titanium or something, it's in trend ? Or are they some of those metal bearings with little metal balls on the inside where you can't see ?

[@britney1395]

How many scenes did they shoot per day..?🤔❤

[@mikemaldonado9960]

this movie is such a fucking classic!

[@Malak_95y]

emile hirsch is so funny

[@MorrisB3]

Ha @ Emile's Quentin impress. Lmao

[@august6389]

When was this filmed?

[@praveenust7598]

just a few days ago

[@BCS1105]

walter white It was filmed 2 weeks ago or so. So it’s still quite recent.

[@august6389]

Ok thanks

[@lingtheking]

Children who act like that end up doing very well when they get older.

[@89saur]

Olyphant is Brosman ? :D

[@TheBluRayCritic]

I don’t give a damn what this PC society has to say. I enjoyed this film immensely.

[@sannimcable]

Diamonds 💎 dont cheat

[@kennethrussell1158]

I love Leo's jacket. Bruce doesn't look good.

[@juliedavis7445]

he's sharp though

[@kevlow9494]

@@juliedavis7445 Classic Dern.

[@stefanspassov4630]

A+!

[@lynnturman8157]

Damit, why wasn't I on this panel? Totally not fair.

[@Malak_95y]

17:35 I wanna talk more

[@andykasy3763]

What is life? Its just an movie.

[@darkjedi7]

9:19

[@billelbouama706]

28:19 that joke didn't work

[@organicmilk5]

!!!!

[@crucialRob]

lmao, hungry and flamboyant

[@Dagnabit888]

Leo's gonna be dating that girl when she turns 22