Originally Posted by MattO

When I was working on a film a while ago, the lead actress was having a hard time being convincing in a scene where she was supposed to be emotional and crying.

The director pulled her aside and laid into her, yelling at the top of his lungs what a worthless piece of shit she was, how she was a no talent bitch, etc.

She was shaking in distress from the lashing, about to explode in tears. He had someone immediately place her on spot and called "action". It ended up great.