Brian Cox criticizes Jeremy Strong, Tarantino, and Hollywood’s gender issues

Brian Cox has once again made headlines for his candid opinions on fellow actors, directors, and the state of Hollywood. 

In a new interview with The Times of London, Cox criticized Method acting, slammed Quentin Tarantino, and addressed issues with the American patriarchy.

Cox described Quentin Tarantino as “meretricious” and said his own directing style prioritizes the actor over the auteur. “I like to honor the actor’s performance. With a Quentin Tarantino film, what you see is all Quentin Tarantino. That’s not me,” Cox explained while promoting his directorial effort, Glenrothan.

The actor also revisited his critiques of Jeremy Strong, noting that Strong has “begged me to stop” discussing his Method acting approach. Cox compared Strong’s methods to Daniel Day-Lewis, pointing out that while Day-Lewis is discreet, Method acting can create unnecessary tension on set.

Beyond Hollywood, Cox did not shy away from cultural commentary. He criticized the U.S. for systemic gender inequality, citing Hillary Clinton’s presidential loss and calling the patriarchy “a f—ing mess.” He argued that society should “give it over to the women” and reflected on the challenges of addressing entrenched societal norms.

Cox also reflected on past comments about actors including Edward Norton, Ian McKellen, and Kevin Spacey, clarifying that some remarks were made in jest but still reflected his frank perspective on Hollywood.

Cox’s latest interview reinforces his reputation as a forthright, no-holds-barred commentator on both the film industry and broader societal issues.