That movie really struck a chord with me, and it stuck with me.

But the actors love of the genre is nothing new.

It was really, really frustrating and I was like, Youre kidding me.

‘The Holdovers’ star Paul Giamatti

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We cant figure this out?'

I would do anything that guy wants me to do, anytime, he says.

Hes the best director Ive ever worked with.

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Ill do anything he wants.

I think its such a basic story of connection, he said.

Its very warm, in its way.