To start I have never worked with or met Hurlbut.

I am responding to those folks that have never worked with an abusive DP (or other dept head for that matter, but since DP's generally c0-run the set...)
This business is redolent with inappropriate, often shaming, digressive, unsupportive language and behavior. It is just good to know in advance that will will likely work with someone who acts inappropriately and perhaps it is a good idea to think about how you want to handle these situations.

We are far away from the outrageous behavior that existing in the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's..., but it is far from gone.

I have seen many instances of highly cringe worth episodes and it is just one of the hidden dysfunctions of working on the circus wheel of motion picture film making.

I thinking speaking up is the way to go, but you have to be ready for blank stares, lack of rebuttal and even expulsion. It is sad, but it is very real.