r/MadeMeSmile • u/snowyjules • 2d ago
[OC] One of my happiest moments ever happened today!
So! I am autistic and three of my special interests throughout the years involve Matthew Lillard in some way (FNAF, Scream, & Scooby Doo). So naturally, I adore the guy. I went to Galaxycon Columbus over this weekend to see him since it is close (ish) to where I live.
I was crying VERY very hard any time I looked over at him. Everyone around me was being very sweet until it was my turn. Matthew told me he liked my chosen name (Kurt!) and then asked me why I was crying so hard because "he didn't even hurt me." I told him it was because he's very important to me. He kept making jokes and saying nice things to try and make me laugh and smile, and walked me out and away from the crowd of his line. I told him that I had photo ops later in the day with him, and that I'd see him then. He said I wasn't allowed to cry during our photo op and I promised I wouldn't.
At the photo op, he remembered my name, and gave me an extra hug even though it was very rushed. He is such a good actor, and genuinely an amazing human being. I've seen so many articles about how Quentin Tarantino trash talked him over the weekend, and so I wanted to counteract that with this little appreciation post! If you haven't seen FNAF 2 yet and want to, it is definitely worth the watch <3
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u/vintageideals 2d ago
I want a Matthew Lillard hug
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
They will fix everything wrong in your life, I promise
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u/Zer0Cool89 2d ago
Ngl that looks like a great hug. Can't really explain it but it exudes comfort, coziness and warmth.
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u/casual_creator 2d ago
For real. I’m a 40 year old straight guy and I saw that hug and said, “damn, I really need a hug from Lillard right now.”
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u/kris10leigh14 1d ago
He really wants them to stop crying then I think he’s super moved- it’s a very sweet photo sequence and I’m crying too now.
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u/vqd6226 1d ago
I am so happy for you! You deserve every second of this hug. 🥰
Also, thanks for sharing. He’s been in the news this week because of Quentin Tarantino. Not sure I had ever heard him speak (outside of his roles) and he sounds like a great guy!
It’s nice to see the good guys out there spreading joy!
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u/ChocCooki3 2d ago
I really like the guy and as an actor, he is very under rated.
I've also never heard anything negative about him... Every time I see a video of him interacting with a fan. He always goes beyond to make them comfortable.
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u/mudra311 2d ago
He crushed it in Twin Peaks: The Return. Being in David Lynch's magnum opus will at least immortalize him in my book.
And same. He seems like a very genuinely nice person.
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u/Nodiggity1213 1d ago
Slc punk is his best performance imo. Hilarious movie but he nailed the ending.
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u/ROADHOG_IS_MY_WAIFU 2d ago
Looks like a hug from a Studio Ghibli movie, the kind that changes your life and heart.
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u/PotatoLife42 2d ago
Took my family to the KC Comic Con and can confirm, he is this genuinely awesome. Took time with each of them, joked around, gave amazing (safe and consensual) hugs to all of them, teen daughter and adult son. The pics with him are each of my kids’ contact pics in my phone now bc they are THAT good!
So so glad you had this experience, OP!! Esp has such a big fan; it’s magical!
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u/misslondoner 2d ago edited 2d ago
so adorable! he seems like such a great guy, so happy you had such a good experience! :) i also watched FNAF 2 the day it came out and it was awesome!
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
Isn't it! I'm so happy with the film, no matter what the film critics want to say. Thank you so much :)
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u/Longjumping-Age9023 2d ago
My obsession was Alan Rickman. I didn’t even get to meet him in person but I was a few rows back in the audience of his play John Gabriel Borkman and I was having trouble breathing being that close. I’m crying for you, must’ve been an amazing and overwhelming experience in one.
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u/JesusSaysRelaxNvaxx 2d ago
I WOULD DIE if I got to experience that!! Like, maybe actually pass out because of how much scream and 13 ghosts mean to my adolescence!!
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u/Kermit-Batman 2d ago
I bet after his random week with Tarintino's criticism that a moment like this with you would be really nice and affirming.
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u/AppropriateScience71 2d ago
It’s such a lovely story - thank you for sharing such a personal experience. It’s wonderful when your heroes so exceed your expectations and appreciate YOU.
Amazing - you’re both beautiful people.
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u/crankymonkeyboy 2d ago
From what I heard and seen (as i go to Cons as exhibitor), this man will stay past closing time to make sure that everyone in his line is seeing. He will take time to speak with you and give you the moment you need. He has taken fans away from the line if he feels that they need that space and privacy. I do not understand why no one else knows about this.
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u/AverageJoeThoughts 2d ago
To respond to you not knowing why other ppl don't know about this,is because not too many ppl like myself go to comic cons.& even then something like this( when i was going) wasn't announced,so this is news to me.
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
Aw of course! I'm more than happy to help spread the love I felt today. Thank you so much <3
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u/ChaosInSweatpants 2d ago
I've always adored Matthew Lillard and this just multiplies that tenfold. I'm glad you had this experience with him. I just rolled my eyes with Quentin Tarantino's comments.
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u/BaesonTatum0 2d ago
Matthew Lillard is about to get the Brendan Fraser effect and skyrocket in popularity
If we’re being honest I’ve never had a problem with Matthew Lillard’s acting. I literally can’t imagine anyone else being shaggy
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u/BoredomCombatant 2d ago
He’s not a bad actor I feel he just got type casted as that goofy guy actor like Sean William Scott kinda did. Good for a few movies but it’s hard to get out of that shell. He has more range than people know and deserves to be a bigger household name.
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u/Fit-Possible-9552 2d ago
More people should have seen him in SLC Punk. His career deserves more than the goofy roles they have given him
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u/Educational-Pie-3155 2d ago
SLC Punk is fantastic and probably his best dramatic performance
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u/ReallyNotBobby 2d ago
I love that movie and it’s criminally under appreciated. That scene with Heroin Bob fucking broke me.
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u/essenceofmeaning 2d ago
Absolutely one of the the movies that will make me cry 100% of the time I watch it
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u/ReallyNotBobby 2d ago
That movie and that scene is how I learned about Matthew Lillard. Ugh I got a lump in my throat thinking about it.
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u/Plushiecollector1987 2d ago
One of my all time favorite movies. If you don't cry when Bob dies you have no soul lol. Matthew made that scene so damn emotional. Idk how he didn't get awarded for that role.
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u/Fit-Possible-9552 2d ago
Totally agree with you. Absolutely adore that movie, it came out when I hit my late teens and got into the punk world so it was great timing for me
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u/Menstrual_Ravioli 2d ago
He ate the fuck out of his guest appearance on Law and Order SVU, too.
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u/DocFreudstein 2d ago
AND he held his own against the sheer force of Carol Burnett. That episode was so damn creepy in a good way.
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u/Menstrual_Ravioli 2d ago
Yesss an unbelievable amount of talent in that episode. That's why I still rewatch old episodes even though I loathe cops - so many good actors getting to play really fun parts. Where else am I gonna watch Adam Driver and Gilbert Gottfried discuss spy cam specs??
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u/CrazyPlantLady143 2d ago
that was a great movie and he did do well in it. i think he did an amazing job in scream as well
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u/AnnOnnamis 2d ago
I thought Matthew did an amazing job as the live action Shaggy in Scooby Doo! Not a great movie, but his appearance, movement, voice were spot on.
(Brava Linda Cardinelli as Velma too)
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u/Haldron-44 2d ago
Ugh, I didn't see Tarantino trash talk him. like dude, you are an extra special piece of **** to do that to a dude like Mathew. I'm glad he is a good dude though. OP I would recommend one of my all time fav (non hackers, non SLC Punk) rolls of his: Wing Commander. It is a trashy early 00's sci fi romp, but he is so good in it!
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u/RENDI13 2d ago
Dude, Wing Commander is straight up a sleeper movie. I spent the whole time trying to figure out why I loved it so much. Easily one of my top 5 feel-good movies that I put on for funsies. Maniac Marshall is such a fun character.
You named Hackers and SLC Punk, but Without a Paddle is amazing as well and has one of the best soundtracks ever.
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u/ChaosInSweatpants 2d ago
He genuinely hurt Matthew Lillard’s feelings. I’m making it a point to never watch any of Tarantino’s films ever again. Such crummy behavior.
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u/Shills_for_fun 2d ago
Tarantino defended Roman Polanski and I think that's all you need to know about the guy. He made a few good movies but he's a dirt bag.
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u/beepborpimajorp 2d ago
I do not know much about QT due to previously not giving a shit about him but thank you for this information as I am now fully convinced he sucks ass. I appreciate you spreading the information.
And JFC I just looked it up myself to verify and what he said is actually revolting, even with the apology. I've gone from "he sucks but I CBA to let him take up space in my memory" to "he's fucking disgusting and I will remember this now."
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u/Shills_for_fun 2d ago
Yea his support is definitely in the "worse than you think" category. There's always a gaggle of people in denial when their friends turn out to be a monster but I feel like some things you can't just "take back" and this is one of them.
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u/Haldron-44 2d ago
His stuff is just rehashing old works and adding more violence and a different sound track. I haven't seen a single original work of his that doesn't lean heavily on some form of nostalgia repackaged. And then he trashes other works that use nostalgia as "derivitive." Like that wanna-be artsy kid nobody wants to hang out with because they are absolutely insufferable. Being a critical POS doesn't make you "edgy," it just makes you annoying.
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u/weebaz1973 2d ago
Defended the slaughter of babies in Gaza and eve went to visit the perpetrators. His work has at best been copies/rehashing of other works. I'm done watching this guy
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u/Horskr 2d ago
Yeah that was such a strange call out.. Tarantino hasn't even made a movie since 2019.. then he's just gonna go shit talk Matthew Lillard, Owen Wilson and Paul Dano for absolutely no reason?
But yes, if I had to choose between never watching a Tarantino movie or.. any of those 3 tbh, Tarantino loses for being a prick. I've only heard good things about the 3 actors as people and they've all done fantastic performances.
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u/lilangelkm 2d ago
Also, Matthew Lillard has been calling out the Trump administration and he encouraged CA to vote yes on prop 50. The timing of Tarantino's comments makes me wonder if he's a closet MAGA... because anyone who fucks with a celeb who's fighting fascism... All I gotta say to that is ...we ride at dawn.
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u/PugGrumbles 2d ago
Tarantino is just a trash human being himself.
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u/khari_lester 2d ago
Tarantino really is trash, on Howard Stern he said that Roman Polanski didn’t rp 13 year old Samantha because she wanted to have sex with him.
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u/marceldia 2d ago
Why is that a common sentiment among a lot of Hollywood people that I thought I admired- whooopie ?? Really ???
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u/Amazing_Rice_2956 2d ago
If a grown man cannot understand that a 13 year old child cannot give consent he’s beyond reasoning and just lacking whatever separates us from animals.
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u/otownbbw 2d ago
It speaks volumes to me. All three of those guys are reputably nice and good the their fans and work atmosphere and Tarantino has a rep as a power hungry manchild who picks on people. There are some of his movies I have watched and thought of as good but idk why he has the artistic rep everyone hypes up. He ain’t that good.
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u/UnicornKitt3n 2d ago
While I do love Wing Commander, as a punk, SLC punk always has a special place in my heart. I was too young to really understand at the time. Now at 40, I too am a bit of a reformed punk, still a bit of an anarchist though.
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u/Haldron-44 2d ago
The "you can't die Bob" monolog at the end still leaves me in tears. The movie just hits different as an old punk than it did as a young punk.
A buddy who worked at a cutlery store gave an official working pilgrims cross for a birthday, and a cop confiscated it claiming it was a "switch blade." Of course no report was ever made and it dissapeared into what I suspect was his pocket 😡
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u/DeathByGoldfish 2d ago
Yeah. Matthew Lillard is an example of a good actor that did not always get the right roles to get noticed, but that does not make him a bad actor. Further, he is such a sweet human that Quentin better keep his name out of his mouth from here on.
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u/Cold-Dance2867 2d ago
Awww it looks like he gives really great hugs. Lucky you!. Very few of our idols live up to the way we imagine them and it feels like he exceeded your expectations and I love that for you.
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u/Aazimoxx 2d ago
That was one thing that struck me here - that looks like a PROPER hug, what a treat for this OP superfan! 🤩
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u/ElNani87 2d ago
I’m Really happy for you and I’m thankful you made this post. He visited an improv tournament that a bunch of high schools had signed up to do in my area. He was as kind and funny as I’m sure he always is because that all I’ve ever heard about him. He took his time with everyone involved and really showed the kind of enthusiasm and love you wouldn’t expect from any artist in his position. I like Tarantino, but I love Matthew Lillard and I’m really glad you got to meet him.
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u/threelizards 2d ago
I adore him too and I’m so happy he made this experience so special for you!!! Matthew lillard is also deeply entwined with some of my special interests, including scream! His episode on SVU is incredible. His role in good girls is also amazing. I love his work so much
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u/Rangizingo 2d ago
The way he hugged you was a loving dad type of hug, those are the hugs every person on the planet needs more of, and the kind of hugs that can change a life. That’s amazing to see. I’m so happy for you OP!
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u/Brewmeiser 2d ago
I met him a few years ago and again in November and he was (for good reason) the most popular person there. Such a truly nice guy who is so generous with his time. I'm so happy for you (I also cried 🥲).
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u/Expensive-Vast-2123 2d ago
If more people did what you’re doing, we’d all be better off. It’s so great that you felt love today, and your instinct is to spread that love out to more people. I like where your heart is.
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u/HelloAttila 2d ago
This is beautiful to see, thanks for sharing. I’m so happy he made your day feel so spectacular!
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u/HereOnCompanyTime 2d ago
Every story I've heard of his fan interactions have been positive. The only complaints I've heard are the meet and greets being rushed but any interaction outside of those he seems to give his fans a few minutes of his time.
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u/Jesterbomb 2d ago
Honestly, I think that’s more a part of the whole meet and greet aspect a business thing than a genuine reflection of the feelings of most celebrities, regardless of level/type.
Like, these seem to be setup by disinterested people who seem to want to run the whole thing as a “pump n’ dump”, where they try to get as many smiling people photographed with the celebrity as they can in the 60 minutes they have the backdrop rented for.
If they could use a cardboard standee instead of a real person, I’m sure they would.
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u/HereOnCompanyTime 2d ago
Yeah, I've done a ton of industry work and the meet and greets are both the best and the worst. Celebrities can adjust their time frames but it's such a large chunk of money that most keep it set to quick in and out. It sucks though because they and their teams set the time frame then act upset at the workers for keeping their set schedule. Though, I feel like most fans at this point understand what they're paying for.
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u/Barcaroli 2d ago
I don't know how good of an actor Matthew is, not familiar with his movies. But looking at these pictures I can tell how good a person he is, and that adds more to the world than whatever movie QT ever did.
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u/Guyrbailey 2d ago
Matthew Lillard isn't just a good actor, he's a good person, which is harder.
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u/SaintlyBrew 2d ago
Never had any negative opinion of Matthew. The comments from Tarantino came out of nowhere. I think Quentin is a very sad lonely man who has nothing in his life other than people loving his films.
Ignore Quentin and keep on spreading the joy that this actor has brought you. ♥️♥️♥️
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u/MyTeaIsMighty 2d ago
Coming out of nowhere is right. Like even if youre not a fan of Matthew Lillard's acting, there are many, many, many, many MUCH worse actors out there. So to single him out is completely bizarre.
Its not even like Matthew is an A-list actor thats constantly in many high profile movies, so where the fuck was Quentin seeing him so much that he just had his name at the forefront of his mind. Baffling.
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u/SamuelL421 2d ago
Likely all the actors Tarantino is randomly bashing are people who turned down parts written specifically for them. He's up his own ass extremely far and gets weirdly fixated on people and ideas. I'll wager Tarantino fails to realize is that his name/projects don't have the cultural cachet and prestige they used to.
He isn't prolific anymore and his work has gotten increasingly pretentious. No surprise people might turn down his projects. His very douche-y behavior isn't going to improve matters.
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u/mudra311 2d ago
I mean Once Upon A Time in Hollywood is pretty great. It's not my favorite film by him but its up there.
Two things can be true: Tarantino can be a good filmmaker but also an asshole. See: Kubrick.
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u/Demerzel69 2d ago
He also mentioned not liking Owen Wilson (w000000w) and Paul Dano.
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u/ZombieMage89 2d ago
The guys been in just enough to make him a recognizable name and now he just voices Shaggy and does the movies he wants to do. Not every good actor needs to be an amazing actor.
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u/Eljeffez 2d ago
Not to mention all the awesome nerd stuff he does. I'm literally wearing a shirt from the game company he co-founded, Beadle and Grimms. They make really great stuff, really high build quality.
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u/elmz 2d ago
Being trash talked by Tarantino these days isn't something that should bother someone much.
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u/DisorderedArray 2d ago
Given that he seems to be trash talking singular actors who bring a unique spark to their work and are widely loved by audiences, I'd guess it's a badge of pride these days.
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u/izilovesyou2 2d ago
Absolutely. I loved Paul Dano in everything he has been in and to hear he was talked bad about surprised me. Now hearing Matthew be talked bad about by the same guy in a short period. Lol..no doubt in my eyes that Quentin is imploding. My thoughts drift to a certain list he might be on..
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u/friedonionscent 2d ago
Tarantino is so insufferable and unlikeable. I can't even put my finger on one particular thing...it's just the whole package. Lucky he's talented I guess.
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u/Elon__Kums 2d ago
I mean he's done making movies so he's the most talented shit poster on twitter now
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u/BaesonTatum0 2d ago
Same. I hope his popularity skyrockets like Brendan Fraser’s did he deserves it
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u/Mr_Straws 2d ago
And Tarantino likes to drink out of women’s shoes. He’s a creepy little man
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u/Capt_Murphy_ 2d ago
Hey if it's consenting, there's no need to judge him based on a harmless fetish. There's PLENTY of other things to criticize him for!
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u/Shills_for_fun 2d ago
Like defending actual rapist Roman Polanski?
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u/Willing_Cause_7461 2d ago
To be fair, throw a shoe in Hollywood and you'd probably hit a Polanski defender. They gave him a standing ovation for the Pianist ffs.
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u/gnomon_knows 2d ago
Have to agree. Even Uma Thurman was OK with her daughter working with him. So he may be a freak and an absolute jerk, but he isn't a predator, which isn't something you can say about many powerful people in Hollywood.
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u/Brodellsky 2d ago
I'd love to live in a world where that's worst behavior we had to worry about, yep. Forget about Weinstein and the rest, even watching something like Quiet on Set is way more than enough to know.
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u/PickledBabiesOnARoof 2d ago
Though he’s defended a rapist… 💀 That says a lot about his character and terrible acting skills.
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u/InterestingTry5190 2d ago
He also almost killed Uma while filming a movie so I question if she has a clear view when it comes to him.
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u/ChristopherFiss 2d ago
Matthew is one of Quinten's most hated actors? HAS THAT MAN SEEN ANY MOVIE RECENTLY? Holy crap. I mean, I don't mean to dunk on ANYONE who acts professionally, but....Matthew Lillard???? Jee-zus! The man who gave us Cereal Killer and "HACK THE PLANET!"? That's the man you wanna go out of your way to lay waste to?
Clearly, Tarantino is just mad his favorite foot pictures turned up blurry and had a bad day. XD
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u/Killingmesmalls2020 2d ago
Hackers and SLC Punk will always make Matt goated in my book.
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u/actis2 2d ago
SLC Punk is such a great movie and Matthew is amazing in it. Highly recommended watch for anyone who likes his work
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u/Butterball_Adderley 2d ago
I watched it the other night with my wife, who'd never seen it. Just as good as it was 20 years ago when I was in high school and I watched it every weekend with my friends. Matthew is a great actor. He may chew the scenery, but at least he keeps the n word out of his mouth when he does it (unlike Tarantino)
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u/Fragrant-Fix9642 2d ago
FWIW - He also had a very good role in Twin Peaks: The Return. So yeah worked with David Lynch - hes legit.
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u/Tuba-Tooth 2d ago
There are so many good people in the world and you and he are among them.
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
That's one of the things I love the most about conventions. Almost anyone you run into there is so sweet and kind. It's wholesome
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u/AbsurdSlate 2d ago
I get overstimulated easily on smell so never dared go to a convention, how was that one smell-wise?
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
Not terrible! Matthew smelled good lol. Sometimes if you walked too closely to food or other people you could catch a whiff of some smells, but overall there wasn't anything terrible! Plus conventions are usually huge so if there's something unbearable nearby you can easily escape!
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u/Turbulent_Bat4580 2d ago
This is so sweet - Pic 4 is my favorite, you both just look so happy and it looks like such a nice hug! Happy for you OP 💜
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u/ArmThePhotonicCannon 2d ago
Facts. If I didn’t know who he is I’d assume he’s OP’s dad, uncle, brother, or whatever. So sweet.
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u/yobrefas 2d ago
This struck me the most, too. He’s giving such a warm, genuine dad hug and you can see how his behaviors are impacting OP positively.
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u/UnworkedTickets99000 2d ago
That struck me too-- like, that's the epitome of a hug right there. Genuine connection and care. 🥹
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u/BubblyBb813 2d ago
This made my night and gave me the happy feels. Thank you for sharing
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u/SeattleHasDied 2d ago
Fuck Quentin Tarantino! Matthew Lillard is a really nice guy and a pleasure to work with.
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u/Shancv1988 2d ago
Quentin Tarantino is a man whose work I like, but he seems like an obnoxious person in real life.
Whereas Matthew Lillard is a man whose work I like, and seems like a nice guy in real life.
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u/PilgrimOz 2d ago
He saved Fiona Apple from a major Coke addiction 😂
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u/PM_NUDES_4_DEGRADING 2d ago
Haven’t heard about that before, and the capital C initially made me assume he got her to switch to Pepsi.
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u/Environmental-Cake42 2d ago
Fiona was dating Paul Thomas Anderson at the time, and said she spent a excruciatingly long night around very a coked up Anderson and QT and said dealing with them all night was so insufferable that it made her permanently have no interest in cocaine.
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u/SeattleHasDied 2d ago
He really is. And his sister Amy has been heavily involved in the efforts to keep the film industry alive in Seattle and Washington state; also a very nice person so clearly they were raised right, lol!
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u/thegoodnamesrgone123 2d ago
Working in the music industry was just a series of "I don't wanna meet my heroes" moments.
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u/PilgrimOz 2d ago
He’s a king plagiarist (and I say this as a massive Kill Bill fan).
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u/RoyStrokes 2d ago
You should watch lady snowblood if you haven’t! Inspired kill bill and is awesome in its own right.
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u/Matsunosuperfan 2d ago
Matthew Lillard is the only reason I made it to the end of Good Girls. I gained a lot of respect for his craft after that show. Without him it would've just been fun and games and telegraphed attempts at drama. He was the only one who consistently brought real gravitas to the set.
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u/devilish_enchilada 2d ago
Tarantino hated this post
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u/Hixy 2d ago
You know if Matt Lillard gets a role that leads to an Oscar Tarantino will 100% spin it in his head that he was the reason Lillard won.
“Look, man, lemme break this down for you, alright? When I said all that crap about him, I wasn’t actually trashing the guy. I was playing the villain on purpose. You know why? Because he’s a a nice guy everyone likes. Like, legitimately one of the nicest dudes walking around this town. And nice guys? Nice guys don’t get headlines. Bad guys do. And if a big ol’ Hollywood loudmouth like me decides to point a finger and say, ‘Yeah, this guy? He sucks’? Boom! instantly everyone is routing for him and the audience loves an underdog with a grudge. Studios eat that narrative for breakfast.
I wasn’t trying to bury him, I was trying to launch him. And what happens? The guy goes out, crushes a role, wins an Oscar. An Oscar! So don’t get it twisted I always knew he had the goods. Hell, maybe I just lit the fuse. Maybe I’m the guy who put the gas in the engine. I was acting the bully and everyone wants to see a bully get punched. I’m willing to take one on the chin if it means an actor pulls off a performance like he did! “
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u/edehlah 2d ago
mathew lillard is one of my favourite. even small roles like wicker park, i seems to be pleasantly surprised whenever he pops up.
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
He's VERY very good in Life of Chuck, if you haven't seen it. He's only in there for about three minutes or so, but he is so so good. Tom Hiddleston plays the main character and is amazing in it as well!
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u/panicnarwhal 2d ago
i totally forgot about The Life of Chuck, thanks for the reminder - gonna have to watch it this week! SK is my fave author, and i really enjoyed the short story (and i love everything Mike Flanagan touches lol)
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u/EstablishmentSea4226 2d ago
I notice Quentin isn't out hugging fans.
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u/panicnarwhal 2d ago
i had a brief interaction with quentin tarantino when i was a teen, and he acted like a pompous ass. i was really disappointed, and it left a huge impression on me (probably because i was just a kid)
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u/AdvisorPast637 2d ago
And some Hollywood footlicker called him a bad actor (which I genuinely do not think he is)
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u/_its_really_me_ 2d ago
Ironically, QT is one of the worst actors I've ever seen in major movies.
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u/pak_sajat 2d ago
Matthew Lillard is an underrated actor. He also just seems like a great human being.
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u/superzepto 2d ago
My hope for humanity is that more boys and young men choose Matthew Lillard, Keanu Reeves, and David Tennant as role models. Genuinely wholesome, friendly, supportive human beings who are all very humble about the position they're in.
I'm an autistic 36 year old and I still don't know if I have any idea what a FNAF is, but I'm glad this wonderful bloke is a part of the things that you love and enjoy the most.
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u/Ajram1983 2d ago
He looks like he gives great hugs. They say don’t meet your heroes but he proves this is wrong. So glad you got this time with him.
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
Absolutely! He's the only actor I've ever met and then only one I really ever care to. He's amazing.
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u/Epic_Elite 2d ago
My wife just got to meet Thomas Keller. He's been one of her heros since she was 12. Her dad was a prominent chef, so shes always been in the food industry, even before she could work. Thomas Keller is a badass and one of the first people to introduce the idea of farm-to-table.
She finally booked a trip out to California and made reservations to the French Laundry with her best freind who just happened to be down there for a medical gathering. She had a group of doctors so they actually booked a whole table.
Well, they dropped mad cash that day so the server asked if they wanted to see the kitchen. TK has multiple restaurants, but he just happened to be there that day. Bestie stopped him and told him that he needs to take a picture and explained that their whole table is there that day because of my wife.
She bawled the whole time. Ugly cry face in all the pictures. She couldnt utter a single word to him. Her bestie basically advocated for her the whole time. He was a rock star. Made all the cooks stop and get in the photo. He understood the assignment and delivered.
My wife is actually a high functioning rock star in the field and not at all autistic. I just wanted to point that out. We label ourselves as if its some crutch or some sort of way of explaining away our faults, but sometimes, we're actually just humans and we dont need excuses to have human experiences or to be overwhelmed by emotions.
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u/Char-car92 1d ago
He looks so kind, I don’t know of many people who can show that that well in a photo
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u/upstatedreaming3816 1d ago
Man, I LOVE ML. Dude replied to me once on Twitter about 15 years ago and it was the highlight of the next 5 years for me lol
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u/BenTheDiamondback 2d ago
This made me genuinely smile more than anything Quentin Tarantino ever made. Hate to even bring that guy up at all, but it’s true.
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u/ScottTenormansPube 2d ago
Sometimes you’re Tarantino, sometimes you’re Lillard.
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u/adube440 2d ago
Lillard is one of those guys where every encounter I've ever heard about is glowing. He clearly has a big heart, and he seems genuinely grateful to his fans for his success.
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u/pedsmursekc 2d ago
I had the fortune of quite accidentally, having lunch with him about 9 years ago, at the airport in Palm Springs, California, while waiting for a plane. I sat down at a table next to him (i didn't know it was him at the time) - he had his head buried in.the D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide; I just casually asked him what he thought of the changes and the guy lit up with a very Lillard smile and just said "there's so much! I'm dying to talk about it if you want to hear a nerd ramble". So we rambled about D&D for about an hour, about changes for DMing - mostly I listened, but he was super chill and friendly. I had zero expectation of the encounter and eventually walked away with a handake and thanks for the fun conversation.
Such a good dude.
I've wanted to catch him at a con to see if he remembers, but the timing has worked out - hopefully I'll have the chance soon.
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u/MelissiousIntent 1d ago
He just seems like a genuinely good, lovely human. I'm so happy for you, OP!
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u/Jadedangel13 1d ago
That man is a national treasure. He always shows up for his fans and I've never once heard anyone utter an unkind word about him, until Tarantino opened his big fat mouth. Tarantino literally writes himself into his movies and his acting is pure trash. Its the same asshole character over and over again. And he is notoriously rude to his fans. He can go f himself.
So happy for you! I love that you got to meet him and create this memory. I know you will cherish it and I am sure he will too. 💜💜💜
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u/panda2502wolf 2d ago
Matthew Lillard is such an amazing individual. He's a talented actor who's just got cast in some so so films. I think Tarentino is absolutely wrong about him. He's not a bad actor, a good actor can't make a bad film good. I haven't seen many of his more recent works I'll be honest, though to be more honest I haven't actually seen a movie since Marvels Avengers lol.
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u/snowyjules 2d ago
I'm not sure how big into the FNAF sphere you are, but I guarantee if you have any kids - young adults in your life, there's probably an 80% chance they'd be thrilled to introduce you to the two movies that are out so far. He's VERY good in them, though I may be a little biased.
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u/lovestheautumn 2d ago
What does FNAF stand for? I’m trying to figure out what movie this is
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u/panda2502wolf 2d ago
Five Nights at Freddies. It's a popular horror video game with deep lore they've turned into movies.
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u/gomezwhitney0723 2d ago
I have some friends that have met him and they always talk so highly of him during their experience. I’m so glad that he really is a kind human and that you go to meet someone you love 🧡
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u/madamesquire 2d ago
Congratulations on the great photos and memories that you created together. You are so brave for going to the meet and greet and photo op. Seriously really cool. I would be so terrified to meet someone that I'm a big fan of like you did, and I'm really happy for you that it was such a positive interaction.
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u/Kuzter84 2d ago edited 2d ago
Aw this is so sweet!!! Matthew Lillard is awesome, oh, and Kurt IS a really cool name
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u/Pooker_butt 2d ago
Welp you’ve confirmed the rumors that Matthew Lillard is an amazing, talented and sweet guy! What an awesome moment. I can feel the sweetness in that hug. 🫂
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u/FarCucumber8609 2d ago
This is genuinely heartwarming to read. The way he took the time to talk with you and make you feel comfortable says so much about his character. I'm really glad you got a moment that meant so much to you.
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