Gus Van Sant

A Hollywood casting shuffle led to one actor's disappointment and another's Oscar nomination. The behind-the-scenes story reveals how timing changed everything for a major biopic.

The beloved actor reveals which of his movies he considers must-see viewing, creating an impressive list that spans decades and genres from action blockbusters to indie dramas.

The Oscar winner transformed herself completely for a Martin Scorsese audition, even testing her character on strangers in public, but lost the coveted role to Sharon Stone.

Bill Skarsgård stars in this intense hostage drama based on the true 1977 Indianapolis crisis. Van Sant crafts a stylish, manic thriller that sustains visceral tension for nearly two hours with incredible confidence.