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AN ARTICLE ON BEN MCKENZIE'S NEW ROLE!
Poor Ben McKenzie. He was always one of our favorites on The O.C.; his faux-Russell Crowe looks and constant furrowed brow made you think that he was a dour and brooding capital-A actor. But some of the funniest moments that show had to offer came from Mr. McKenzie's interplay with Adam Brody. While Mr. Brody's iconic Seth Cohen was all limbs, stammers, pop culture references and one-liners, Mr. McKenzie's Ryan Atwood could simply give him a twisted glance and get a big laugh into the commerc...
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American Gangster
Original at Yahoo! Movies
• Sun, Sep 6
British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the...
Russell Crowe Challenges Gossip Columnist To Bicycle Race, Kicks Her A**
Original at Starpulse.com
• Fri, Sep 4
SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian newspaper mocked Russell Crowe for smoking and shoveling down a fatty meal during a recent bike ride, so the notoriously salty actor SYDNEY (AP) — An Australian newspaper mocked Russell Crowe for smoking and shoveling down a fatty meal during a recent bike rid...
The Summer of Death for Movie Stars
Original at Defamer
• Thu, Aug 20
By The Cajun Boy Brooks Barnes has a piece in today's New York Times pondering this very question. Barnes points out that stars such as Denzel Washington, Julia Roberts, Eddie Murphy, John Travolta, Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks, Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell have all starred in big releases that have floppe...
Russell Crowe Was Not Banned From British Pub
Original at Starpulse.com
• Mon, Aug 3
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Russell Crowe's manager denied Monday a newspaper report that the Oscar-winning Australian actor had been banned from a British pub MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Russell Crowe's manager denied Monday a newspaper report that the Oscar-winning Australian a...
Is Russell Crowe The Next Direct-To-DVD Star? 'Tenderness' Languishes In LimboOriginal at The Playlist
• Sun, May 17
By noreply@blogger.com (Gabe Toro) Unless... what if Lionsgate are cheeky bastards and want to benefit from the buzz from Crowe's next film? Crowe's had a rough go of it lately- "Body of Lies" and "State Of Play" were total box office nonstarters, and "A Good Year" was a flop. Execs were comforted enough by "American Gangster"'s...
Guy Ritchie Confirms Russell Crowe Was On Board To Play Watson With New Feast Of 'Sherlock Holmes' Images
Original at The Playlist
• Wed, May 6
By theplaylist@gmail.com (The Playlist) There's lots of little tidbits of info in the piece, teases to the fact that this picture will likely be the beginning of a franchise (the end teases a possible sequel, naturally), but it's interesting to hear the rumor that Russell Crowe was going to play Watson before Jude Law scored the r...
Opinion: Nick Cave Wrote A Script For A Russell Crowe-Commissioned 'Gladiator 2'?
Original at The Playlist
• Mon, May 4
By theplaylist@gmail.com (The Playlist) Back to "Gladiator." Didn't Crowe's Maximus character die at the end of the film? (with apologies to those that haven't seen the 2000 Academy Award Best Picture winner, get with it already) At the end of the film, Crowe's Roman warrior character did wander into the afterlife to his family i...
Laughs across the ages
Original at The Australian
• Fri, May 1
Australia Cue the Hugh Grant, Russell Crowe and Mel Gibson jokes. The cast's bitchiness is funny and occasionally illuminating as diverse experiences and perceptions are highlighted and parodied. The cutting Pickering is especially good. "It's fascinating to see ...
Movie review: ‘State of Play' is a fast-moving thriller
Original at Adobe Press
• Fri, Apr 24
By Brad Memberto/Staff Writer As a newspaper writer, the first thing I must say about Russell Crowe's new movie, “State Of Play,” is I love the newspaper business. Crowe plays an investigative reporter for the fictional Washington Globe, ...
Opinion: 'State of Play' stars Russell Crowe as old-school reporter - The Plain Dealer
Original at Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Tue, Apr 21
Russell Crowe is grizzled, old-school reporter Cal McAffrey, covering homicides and other such "good stuff" for the Washington Globe. ("Grizzled," to Crowe and his makeup people, apparently translates to a cross between Maximus in "Gladiator" and Capt. ...
Is the New Non-Rotund Russell Crowe Set For A 'Gladiator'-Like Run In 'Robin Hood'?
Original at The Playlist
• Tue, Apr 21
By spencer.soward@gmail.com (Spencer Martin) As Russell Crowe's expanding waistline has dominated the headlines surrounding the release of his last two films, "Body of Lies," and "State of Play," entertainment industry writers have not failed to seize on the weight gain as Crowe's first step off the A-list (the New York Times even...
Russel Crowe backs 'Steve's Place'
Original at Sunshine Coast Daily
• Tue, Apr 21
Australia Photo: Cade Mooney/179456 Ten thousand people have signed the “Save Steve's Place” petition since a segment with Australian actor Russell Crowe on “The Late Show with David Letterman” aired on Monday night. The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve at Cape York ...
First Look: Russell Crowe As 'Robin Hood,' Fox Atomic Shutters, Matt Damon Was Almost Kirk Once In 'Star Trek'Original at The Playlist
• Mon, Apr 20
By noreply@blogger.com (Simon Dang) Here's the first glimpse at Russell Crowe as the Prince Of Thieves in Ridley Scott's Untitled Robin Hood Film. Looks like we can all sleep soundly now knowing that Crowe isn't carrying on any of the scruffiness and weight from his previous effort "Body Of Lies" and "State Of Play." [USA Today...
Movie Review: Tarnished star saves news thriller
Original at Sacramento Bee
• Fri, Apr 17
USA To spell out or even imply how it betrays that trust would be saying too much, so it's better to view "State of Play" as the Russell Crowe show, with sides of journalism, murder and possible government conspiracy. The picture is more enjoyable that way ...
Josh Brolin Cleared Of Bar Brawl Charges; Celebrates By Insulting Russell Crowe
Original at Jezebel
• Tue, Jan 6
By Intern Margaret After Sean Penn introduced Josh Brolin at New York Film Critics Circle Awards last night, Brolin said, "Great actor, Sean Penn. Great actor. Not an asshole like Russell Crowe." He also said of the New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley, “I hate that motherf——-. And I don’t think he’s a good...
Opinion: Josh Brolin Rules
Original at KyleSmithOnline.com
• Tue, Jan 6
By kyle Sean Penn introduced him and Brolin started out by saying, “Great actor, Sean Penn. Amazing. And not an a**hole. Like Russell Crowe.” (Brolin was Crowe’s costar in “American Gangster.”) “Ben Brantley. Thank you. Whatever. Honestly I hate that motherf**ker. And I don’t think he’s a good writer.”
Is 'State Of Play' In Trouble? Ben Affleck & Russell Crowe Mixed Like Oil And Water Apparently
Original at The Playlist
• Tue, Dec 9
By theplaylist@gmail.com (The Playlist) OK, great, but even juicier and something everyone seemed to miss was the Anne Thompson story about Affleck and Russell Crowe mixing like oil and vinegar on the set of "State Of Play," a political thriller set to come out in April 2009.
Opinion: Body of Lies - Sir Ridley Scott interview
Original at IndieLondon
• Thu, Nov 20
By Rob SIR Ridley Scott talks about reuniting with Russell Crowe for a fourth time on CIA thriller Body of Lies, as well as what to expect from their fifth collaboration, the forthcoming Robin Hood adventure, Nottingham. Q. Was Nottingham delayed?
Film Weekly podcast: Jason Solomons meets Mark Strong and Paddy Considine
Original at The Guardian (UK)
• Thu, Nov 13
By Jason Solomons, Peter Bradshaw Well, I'm not making a film this week, but the very least I can do is have them both on Film Weekly for you. Mark Strong, after years of fine work in films from Fever Pitch to Syriana and RocknRolla, is finally mixing it with the big boys in Hollywood. He's in Ridley Scott's whizz-bang Middle East...
DVD Review: L.A. Confidential (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Original at andythesaint (WordPress)
• Mon, Nov 3
By andythesaint Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Kim Basinger, David Strathairn, Danny DeVito Related: Black Dahlia, The (2006) Zodiac (2007) L.A. Confidential (1997) Starring: Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell, Kim Bas
Film Review: Body of Lies
Original at brocknroll (WordPress)
• Mon, Oct 27
By brocknroll Directed by: Ridley Scott The acting of Leo Dicaprio and Russell Crowe was of course, real good. Another reason I liked about this movie was how Ridley didn't use too many big name stars. Most of the cast were unknowns. Russell and Leo were of course the only big names in the movie.
Russell and Charlie Crowe Walk Hand in Hand
Original at Celebrity Baby Blog
• Wed, Oct 22
By Sarah, Staff Editor Flynet Russell Crowe keeps a firm grip on 4 ½-year-old son Charlie's hand as they walk home from school in Sydney on Wednesday. The pair stopped at a bakery, where they picked up two boxes of sweet treats. Russell, 44, and wife Danielle Spencer are also parents to son Tennyson,... Flynet Russell...
Opinion: On the Aisle
Original at Fayetteville Free Weekly
• Wed, Oct 15
By Susan Porter One of Russell Crowe’s great strengths as an actor is his ability to portray the noble spirit of his characters. Maximus in “Gladiator” (2000), Jeffrey Wigand in “The Insider” (1999), Jim Braddock in “Cinderella Man” (2005), and even Ben Wade in “3:10 to Yuma.”
Russell Crowe Says Sons are 'Absolutely Different'
Original at Celebrity Baby Blog
• Sun, Oct 12
By Missy Cameron Spencer/Getty Images As he has alluded to in the past, Russell Crowe's two sons are complete opposites -- as are, apparently, the 44-year-old actor and his wife Danielle Spencer. During a Friday appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, Russell revealed that 4 ½-year-old Charlie...
Beverly Hills Chihuahua film trumps DiCaprio Crowe thriller at the box office
Original at Cele
• Sun, Oct 12
By Celebitchy The marquee trio of Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott had to settle for third-place with their terrorism thriller “Body of Lies,” which had a $13.1 million debut. The Warner Bros. film centers on a CIA operative hunting the terrorist responsible for bombings arou...
EARLY FRIDAY & 3-DAY ESTIMATES: 'Quarantine' likely Friday winner with $4.9M!; 'Chihuahua' to win the weekend with $17.55M!; Ridley, Russell and Leo only #2 as 'Body of Lies' grabs $4.85M Friday for a likely $15M opening!
Original at Fantasy Moguls Original Content
• Fri, Oct 10
By Steve Mason With a stellar pedigree, including a script by Oscar winner William Monahan (The Departed), two big movie stars (let’s call it two and a half since Russell Crowe gained a reported 50 pounds to play this role) and Ridley Scott at the helm, coming off of his commercial and critical success wi...
Podcast: FS #230: Body of Lies / Blindness / Top 5 Soundtracks
Original at cinecast (Feedburner)
• Fri, Oct 10
By feedback@filmspotting.net (Filmspotting) Oct. 10: This week, Adam adopts a terrible Southern accent and Matty adds 80 pounds and a bad wig to review Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio in Ridley Scott's Skin-e-maxly-titled spy thriller, "Body of Lies." Plus, the boys deconstruct the latest from the director of "City of God" and "T...
Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio Talk About Getting 'Jiggy' On The 'Body Of Lies' SetOriginal at MTV Movies
• Thu, Oct 9
Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio Photo: MTV News It was Crowe's first American film, and he was still a good three years from breaking out with his intense-yet-tender "L.A. Confidential" performance; DiCaprio would explode with "Titanic" that same year.
Russell Crowe is not skilled at math
Original at Cele
• Wed, Oct 1
By Helen When Russell Crowe gained accolades and Oscar nominations for his role as maths genius John Nash in A Beautiful Mind, most were surprised at his acting ability when not typecast as a beefy thug. Further proof that Russell is no maths genius, and was truly acting, was this interview with Jay...
Russell Crowe, Ridley Scott Offer More Details About Robin Hood Flick 'Nottingham'Original at MTV Movies
• Tue, Sep 30
Russell Crowe Photo: MTV News It's Russell Crowe," Scott insisted. "He's playing both." For the straight story, and for more about "Nottingham," where better to go than the five-time collaborators ("Gladiator," "American Gangster," etc.) themselves?
Stars Remember Paul Newman: 'He's What You Aspire To Be,' Leonardo DiCaprio Says
Original at MTV Movies
• Mon, Sep 29
BEVERLY HILLS, California — Hollywood was respectfully quiet this weekend as word spread of the passing of legendary actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. While Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and director Ridley Scott got together to promote their upcoming film "Body of Lies," the...
Meg Ryan says ex Dennis Quaid cheated “for a very long time”
Original at Cele
• Tue, Sep 23
By Celebitchy In 2000, Ryan, now 46, famously had a fling with her Proof of Life co-star Russell Crowe; the affair ended her marriage to Quaid (with whom she has a son, Jack, 16). Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe are shown below on 7/12/00, credit: WENN. She is shown with Dennis Quaid in 1998 via TVGuide.com. Meg Ryan...
Common Sense Movie Reviews: 3:10 To Yuma (2007)
Original at Common Sense Movie Reviews
• Mon, Aug 25
By TheAnswerMVP2001 Originally Written Sunday, September 9, 2007 Over a year ago I reviewed one of my favorite westerns of all-time, The Quick And The Dead. In that review I said I wished Russell Crowe did more westerns... well one year later my wish has been granted with the film 3:10 To Yuma, quite possibly one of t...
Opinion: Does Russell Crowe Get What Russell Crowe Wants In Sam Riley?
Original at The Playlist
• Mon, Jun 23
By noreply@blogger.com (Spencer Martin) According to the Hollywood gossip machine Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe (known for risk taking roles outside his natural comfort zone and easy going demeanor) will be bathing together in mediocrity once again later this year as they collaborate on yet another adaptation on the Englis...
EXCLUSIVE: Gladiator 2 Script Review
Original at goneelsewhere (WordPress)
• Tue, Apr 15
By James LUCIUS In a nutshell: So wrong, yet so right. I love it as a standalone screenplay but hate it as a sequel to Gladiator. Screenplay by Nick Cave (The Proposition). Trivia: Russell Crowe: “At first I was very cynical about that notion [of
New DVD Picks of the Week: '3:10 to Yuma' & 'Zodiac' - Two Disc Director's Cut
Original at Cinematical
• Tue, Jan 8
By Monika Bartyzel Check out Ryan Stewart's Review | Buy the DVD Check out Kim Voynar's Review | Buy the DVD Other New DVD Releases (January 8) Check out Peter Martin's Indies on DVD and Asian Films on DVD for even more new releases.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Tennyson Crowe’s Perfect Pout
Original at Just Jared
• Sun, Dec 23
It was reported last week that Ben Affleck will be replacing Edward Norton in the film version of UK’s BBC TV drama State of Play. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Affleck will take on the role of a US congressman embroiled in a conspiracy after Norton asked to leave the political thrill...
Russell Crowe to Replace Brad Pitt in 'State of Play?'
Original at Cinematical
• Mon, Nov 26
By Christopher Campbell Filed under: Drama, Casting, Universal, Brad Pitt, Johnny DeppWhen Brad Pitt ditched his starring role in State of Play last Wednesday, it seemed like for once a production was hitting snags that have nothing to do with the writer's strike. Not true; it turns out Pitt's departure was due t...
Podcast: MBH028-MicheBelz Hollywood
Original at mevio.com
• Mon, Nov 19
Props again to my friend Stevan Romano, whose flamenco music you can now purchase on the Podsafe Music Network. Big Bang Radio with "Radio Single," available on the Podsafe Music Network (http://music.podshow.com). MIche raises her fist and curses the FCC. Miche missed Check One Two night w...
Jaq's Review: American Gangster - An Offer You Should Refuse
Original at First Showing
• Mon, Nov 5
By Jaq Greenspon Discover More: Movie Reviews American Gangster is proof that heritage does not indicate quality. It's going to play havoc on genetic engineering theory. The film stars Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. It's written by the Oscar winning writer of Schindler's Lis...
AMERICAN GANGSTER w/$16.5M opening day - Denzel, Russell & Ridley headed for at least $47M! BEE MOVIE w/$11M Friday & targeting 3-day of $40M! BEFORE THE DEVIL expands strongly; DARFUR and STRUMMER docs open well.
Original at Fantasy Moguls Original Content
• Fri, Nov 2
By Steve Mason Ridley Scott’s American Gangster (Universal) has blown the doors off of America’s multiplexes with a spectacular estimated opening day of $16.5M. The Denzel Washington-Russell Crowe action thriller will win the weekend easily, but it’s no easy task to project a final 3-day number.
Opinion: Don't overlook Colts' tough defense
Original at Charlotte.com
• Sun, Oct 28
The Panthers will be led today by Vinny Testaverde, 43. As Jay Leno noted on the "Tonight Show" following Testaverde's first appearance as Carolina's quarterback two weeks ago, Testaverde is so old he remembers when the New England Patriots were stealing signals from the British.
Denzel & Russell: Virtuosity Gangsters
Original at Indie Wire
• Fri, Oct 26
By mattdentler(matt@sxsw.com) In 2002, we had Russell Crowe at SXSW for a screening of his band's documentary, Texas. This was also back when the Oscars took place after SXSW, and Crowe was neck-and-neck in the predictions to win Best Actor (for A Beautiful Mind) against Denzel Washington (for Training Day). During the Q...
Russell and Denzel Take Over Harlem
Original at Extra TV
• Mon, Oct 22
“Extra” was on the red carpet with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe for the star-studded premiere of “American Gangster.” But what did "Extra's" own AJ Calloway say to Russell that made his wife Danielle Spencer raise her eyebrows?
NY NY | "Yuma" Invades Lower Manhattan; "Frownland" Recalls the Early DIY
Original at Indie Wire
• Fri, Sep 7
By brian(bbrooks@indiewire.com) It is always an interesting collision of worlds when an independent studio makes a bigger budget genre picture. So it was perhaps somewhat appropriate on Monday night when Lionsgate hosted their New York premiere for their monster fall release, "3:10 to Yuma," in the basement of the Trib...
Russell Crowe Attached to 'Penetration,' Source Says
Original at Cinematical
• Wed, Jun 27
By Erik Davis Ah, but there is news in here somewhere. When we first told you about the project (back when it was keeping the title Body of Lies), DiCaprio was the only one signed on. Now, apparently, Crowe has joined the cast ... if you believe the little scribblings found on the cover of that script. Penned by Th...
Trailer Blazer: 'American Gangster,' 'I Am Legend'
Original at Entertainment Weekly
• Fri, Jun 8
By Annie Barrett American Gangster (November 2): Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe face off in this Ridley Scott-directed film based on the life of '70s heroin kingpin Frank Lucas. The Denz should be great for a role like this. I like how the cloud of smoke and his stern expression are offset by a graphic of...
Crowe asks for Aussie chopper
Original at NEWS.com.au
• Thu, May 31
HE'S notoriously private but that didn't stop Russell Crowe from opening the gates to his Nana Glen farm retreat near Coffs Harbour to an American reality TV show.
DVD Review: A Good Year
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Mar 8
By Katie McNeill Starring Russell Crowe as Max Skinner and directed by Ridley Scott, who did Gladiator and Blade Runner to name a few, I thought that it had to be good. Russell Crowe was Gladiator, and after watching that movie, what woman in America didn’t want to have his babies?
Podcast: Most Triv: #83 Countries (2)
Original at Mostly Trivial with your host Johnee Bee
• Fri, Jul 28
Australia has two public broadcasters (the ABC and the multi-cultural SBS), three commercial television networks, three pay TV services, and numerous public, non-profit television and radio stations. Australia's film industry has achieved critical and commercial successes. Each...