Oliver Stone's genius criticism pushed Michael Douglas Oscar-worthy 'Wall Street' performance

Stone is a director who knows how to get under the skin of his actors.

Michael Douglas Says ‘Wall Street’ Director Asked ‘Are You Doing Drugs?’ Because ‘You Look Like You’ve Never Acted Before in Your Life.’ Then Douglas Won the Oscar

Michael Douglas says Oliver Stone watched 'Wall Street' dailies and asked if he was on drugs because of his bad acting. Douglas then won the Oscar.
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Oliver Stone: Val Kilmer was robbed of an Oscar for ‘The Doors’

(NewsNation) — Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone says actor Val Kilmer was “heroic” in his portrayal of Jim Morrison in the 1991 film “The Doors” and believes the late actor should have received ...

The Insult That Helped Michael Douglas Win His Wall Street Oscar

Michael Douglas picked up an Academy Award for his performance in Oliver Stone's Wall Street, but the shoot was not without conflict.

Michael Douglas Admits He 'Didn't Know' His Oscar-Winning “Wall Street ”Role Was Offered to 2 Other Hollywood Stars Before Him

During their conversation, the 81-year-old actor admitted to recently learning which two stars turned down the role of Gordon ...