Sam Elliott’s criticism of film The Power of the Dog elicits a rebuttal from Jane Campion

The Power of the Dog has been nominated for Oscars in several categories, including Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture. Actor Sam Elliott, best known for his role in the film A Star Is Born, recently slammed the film. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jesse Plemons, the film’s major actors, have previously slammed the actor’s remarks, and now director Jane Campion has reacted as well.

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For the film, the director was just awarded Best Director at the DGA Awards. Campion addressed Elliott’s recent comments regarding her film during a red carpet interview with Deadline, calling them “unfortunate.” “I think it’s incredibly awful and sad for him since he’s got the trifecta of misogyny, xenophobia, and homophobia down pat. That bothers me. He was being a bit of a b-i-t-c-h, I believe. He’s also an actor, not a cowboy.”

Campion went on to say that the best way to resolve this with Sam is through a Western-style showdown, and that she’s ready to meet him on set with Doctor Strange to “shoot it out.” The filmmaker also justified her picture, claiming that narratives involving West have a lot of room for exploration.

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When asked about Elliott’s comments, the film’s lead actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who is up for an Oscar for his portrayal in the film, just shrugged them off as “strange.”

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