OT - Christian Bale Goes Ape ____ On the Set of Terminator

[Ehwmatt]

That was pretty ridiculous. Even if the guy did something wrong... I mean shit. For some reason, I kinda felt like I was listening to a Spinal Tap outtake. Maybe the accent did it, I don't know.

[brywool]

holy crap!!!

Maybe HE should've been the Joker...

PSYCHO

[brywool]

The remix!

http://perezhilton.com/2009-02-03-bale-out

HAHAHAAAAAAA

That was HYSTERICAL - it's got a great beat, & I can dance to it.
thanx for the laugh; I needed it!!

*DOOMP DOOMP DOOMP*

"What don't you f$%^ing understand?!"

hhhhaahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

[Rip Rokken]

I think they definitely got the right guy for the job. If he treats a crew member like this, think what he'll do to the machines!!!

[Don]

I think they definitely got the right guy for the job. If he treats a crew member like this, think what he'll do to the machines!!!

He even likes to treat his mom like that, let alone a crew member.

[Rip Rokken]

He even likes to treat his mom like that, let alone a crew member.

THE INCREDIBLE SULK
"You wouldn't like him when he's angry"

[bluejeangirl76]

That was pretty ridiculous. Even if the guy did something wrong... I mean shit. For some reason, I kinda felt like I was listening to a Spinal Tap outtake. Maybe the accent did it, I don't know.

He went through at least 3 different accents in that rant.

On the news they said its a 3 minute audio and he dropped the f-bomb 40 times.
That's one every 4.5 seconds...

[finalfight]

I think they definitely got the right guy for the job. If he treats a crew member like this, think what he'll do to the machines!!!

Hate to tell you this but <whispers>they aren't real.

[finalfight]

That was pretty ridiculous. Even if the guy did something wrong... I mean shit. For some reason, I kinda felt like I was listening to a Spinal Tap outtake. Maybe the accent did it, I don't know.

He went through at least 3 different accents in that rant.

On the news they said its a 3 minute audio and he dropped the f-bomb 40 times.
That's one every 4.5 seconds...

I know and NONE of the was his own. The guy is...confused!

(Nice avatar btw)

[JRNYFan]

What a jerk...

It appears he has quite the limited vocabulary.

[Jeremey]

I want to go on the record in full support of Bale.

For fuck's sake, he's making a fucking MOVIE! IE something to be viewed for ALL TIME TIL THE END OF HISTORY. Did this DP have to walk into his line of site multiple times? Had CB been on the set for 12 hours trying to get this scene? No one knows the context of this clip, but if a director of photography kept walking in and out of a scene, he deserved to be berated or even fired. Geez. What a douche that DP is!

[Jeremey]

PS, why didn't the DP just shut the fuck up and walk away rather than egg Bale on?

I think this was a setup.

[finalfight]

PS, why didn't the DP just shut the fuck up and walk away rather than egg Bale on?

I think this was a setup.

No setup and reportedly far from the first time it had happened.

Sorry to confuse the terminology but wasn't Bale merely acting in a movie, not making it? Whilst both could be replaced surely the Director of Photography is as integral to the movie if not more so than Bale in bringing the vision that many hundreds of people had to the big screen. My understanding was the light was out and needed replacing and that is what the DP was discreetly trying to do when spotted. The same rant from Bale would likely have happened if the scene had to be re-shot, Can you imagine how riled he would get about not being told there was a problem until after he completed the scene and was asked to do it all again because of a malfunctioning light?

The Director of Photography was in a no-win situation and there is a very good reason why he wasn't fired or even admonisshed whilst stage hands were already primed and under instruction from the movie's producers to document any further outbursts from Bale.

It's fairly cut and dried, Bale is an overpaid diva with a bad temper and the people skills of a shark.

[Jana]

That was pretty ridiculous. Even if the guy did something wrong... I mean shit. For some reason, I kinda felt like I was listening to a Spinal Tap outtake. Maybe the accent did it, I don't know.

He went through at least 3 different accents in that rant.

On the news they said its a 3 minute audio and he dropped the f-bomb 40 times.
That's one every 4.5 seconds...

He should join MR with that mouth.

[Jeremey]

PS, why didn't the DP just shut the fuck up and walk away rather than egg Bale on?

I think this was a setup.

No setup and reportedly far from the first time it had happened.

Sorry to confuse the terminology but wasn't Bale merely acting in a movie, not making it? Whilst both could be replaced surely the Director of Photography is as integral to the movie if not more so than Bale in bringing the vision that many hundreds of people had to the big screen. My understanding was the light was out and needed replacing and that is what the DP was discreetly trying to do when spotted. The same rant from Bale would likely have happened if the scene had to be re-shot, Can you imagine how riled he would get about not being told there was a problem until after he completed the scene and was asked to do it all again because of a malfunctioning light?

The Director of Photography was in a no-win situation and there is a very good reason why he wasn't fired or even admonisshed whilst stage hands were already primed and under instruction from the movie's producers to document any further outbursts from Bale.

It's fairly cut and dried, Bale is an overpaid diva with a bad temper and the people skills of a shark.

Fuck that asshole DP, Bale is a professional actor who knows how to make sure his movies hit the mark.

Mch praise to Mr Bale. He is concerned that the movie is great versus hurting someone's feelings. Bravo Mr Bale!

[finalfight]

PS, why didn't the DP just shut the fuck up and walk away rather than egg Bale on?

Pure speculation but -

Perhaps because he had a job to do and needed to change the light. Maybe because his job was to stay on the (closed?) set and the person in charge did not give him permission to go? Also because workers were already under instructions from the Producers to record any such outbursts for insurance purposes and when one happened to act as calmly and professionally as possible whilst gathering evidence.

Why didn't Bale just had back to his trailer and avoid looking like a total prick in front of an eventual audience of millions? Probably because the situation was heated and he lost control. Where were his handlers?

To be honest I get the feeling that Bale would have gone after this guy anyway or just saved the anger up until he got back. Better to suffer the 3 minute rant and move on.

[finalfight]

PS, why didn't the DP just shut the fuck up and walk away rather than egg Bale on?

I think this was a setup.

No setup and reportedly far from the first time it had happened.

Sorry to confuse the terminology but wasn't Bale merely acting in a movie, not making it? Whilst both could be replaced surely the Director of Photography is as integral to the movie if not more so than Bale in bringing the vision that many hundreds of people had to the big screen. My understanding was the light was out and needed replacing and that is what the DP was discreetly trying to do when spotted. The same rant from Bale would likely have happened if the scene had to be re-shot, Can you imagine how riled he would get about not being told there was a problem until after he completed the scene and was asked to do it all again because of a malfunctioning light?

The Director of Photography was in a no-win situation and there is a very good reason why he wasn't fired or even admonisshed whilst stage hands were already primed and under instruction from the movie's producers to document any further outbursts from Bale.

It's fairly cut and dried, Bale is an overpaid diva with a bad temper and the people skills of a shark.

Fuck that asshole DP, Bale is a professional actor who knows how to make sure his movies hit the mark.

Mch praise to Mr Bale. He is concerned that the movie is great versus hurting someone's feelings. Bravo Mr Bale!

His movies?

And what excuse for the abuse against his mother and sister and subsequent arrest roughly two weeks after this incident?

Bale is an actor yes but obviously far from professional. You get paid that much money you man up and show some respect for the people that make you look good onscreen in the first place.

Like I said, it's not the first time. There are news reports of similar incidents going all the way back to his days on the set of Shaft.

[Jeremey]

PS, why didn't the DP just shut the fuck up and walk away rather than egg Bale on?

Pure speculation but -

Perhaps because he had a job to do and needed to change the light. Maybe because his job was to stay on the (closed?) set and the person in charge did not give him permission to go? Also because workers were already under instructions from the Producers to record any such outbursts for insurance purposes and when one happened to act as calmly and professionally as possible whilst gathering evidence.

Why didn't Bale just had back to his trailer and avoid looking like a total prick in front of an eventual audience of millions? Probably because the situation was heated and he lost control. Where were his handlers?

To be honest I get the feeling that Bale would have gone after this guy anyway or just saved the anger up until he got back. Better to suffer the 3 minute rant and move on.

No, no, and no....

Bale told the dude he was a "nice guy." This DP was obviously a douche and wandered on the set unsupervised more than once. All he has to do is get his shit together ONE time, and do the shot. Apparently he walked on the set multiple times. Can't u understand how disturbing this may be for an actor trying to get into character?

I'm not forgiving Bale's outburst, only his frustration. I think today we've gotten more accustomed to making sure we don't hurt people's feelings than making sure we do the job right. That's just my opinion and I'll stop here.

[finalfight]

No, no, and no....

Bale told the dude he was a "nice guy." This DP was obviously a douche and wandered on the set unsupervised more than once. All he has to do is get his shit together ONE time, and do the shot. Apparently he walked on the set multiple times. Can't u understand how disturbing this may be for an actor trying to get into character?

I'm not forgiving Bale's outburst, only his frustration. I think today we've gotten more accustomed to making sure we don't hurt people's feelings than making sure we do the job right. That's just my opinion and I'll stop here.

As Director of Photography he walked onto 'his' own set twice to fix a problem. I have a feeling whether the outcome would have been exactly the same even if they had cut or waited. I think the poor guy might have been a bit star struck by Bale and didn't man up enough to have the scene stopped as he knew what the outcome would be. Instead he tried to discreetly solve the lighting problem and we all know what happened there.

Karma.

Like someone else said it only takes a couple of flops before the phone stops ringing.

[Jeremey]

As Director of Photography he walked onto 'his' own set twice to fix a problem. I have a feeling whether the outcome would have been exactly the same even if they had cut or waited. I think the poor guy might have been a bit star struck by Bale and didn't man up enough to have the scene stopped as he knew what the outcome would be. Instead he tried to discreetly solve the lighting problem and we all know what happened there.

Karma.

Like someone else said it only takes a couple of flops before the phone stops ringing.

Amen. Would have been better for him to have gotten it right the first time.

[finalfight]

Amen. Would have been better for him to have gotten it right the first time.

Absolutely. Did you catch 'the remix'? That was funny! You guys should totally cover it!

[Rhiannon]

Christian Bale v. Bill O'Reilly: The Mash-Up


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbz6-7c_7Hk

[alesson]

How many F word did he unleashed to that poor DP. That could worth a couple of million in court.

[Don]

How many F word did he unleashed to that poor DP. That could worth a couple of million in court.

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[The Sushi Hunter]

And some think Danny Bonaduce is a asshole. This dude Christian Bale seems to believe he's God's gift to mankind. Someday when he's on his deathbed, he may have no other choice but to rethink that.

[joonrock]

being in my early 20's, the Terminator trilogy are some of my favourite films of all time. I can't help but get pissed off that this guy is going to ruin what was once an amazing franchise!

[Vladan]

I am with Jeremey on this one. It's a business in the end and making films can be stressful, especially if you nail a scene and some thoughtless unprofessional halfwit is costing everybody lots of $$$, and film isn't cheap by the meter. The DP kept drawing it out, he just kept arguing (very very stupid) as he was trying to justify his actions. And all the DP was doing was just making everything more difficult. What he "should" of done, was say: Yes you are right, and STFU - back off, and walk away, no words, nothing, mouth shut, he is not in any position to discuss anything further, and that is why it escalated, films sets are not an open forum, not when you are in the middle of a shoot.

And I am no condoning Christian Bales actions! it's not all glamor, and besides! actors are sometimes crazy, up and down, getting into character and if it is a real demanding role, sometimes after you finished and the print is shipped off for editing, days later... you find yourself still in character. And I guess, that's why they get the big bucks. I may not agree with Bales methods, but! I can honestly say the DP was well deserving of an ass kicking, and I doubt we see his name on any closing credits on a major picture in the near future.

Well, I don't know how many people here have been on a movie set? but this stuff happens ALL THE TIME, it's nothing new. This will not ruin Bales career... well because, nobody really gives two shits. There simply too much money at stake.

[finalfight]

I am with Jeremey on this one. It's a business in the end and making films can be stressful, especially if you nail a scene and some thoughtless unprofessional halfwit is costing everybody lots of $$$, and film isn't cheap by the meter. The DP kept drawing it out, he just kept arguing (very very stupid) as he was trying to justify his actions.

And I am no condoning Christian Bales actions! it's not all glamor, and besides! actors are sometimes crazy, up and down, getting into character and if it is a real demanding role, sometimes after you finished and the print is shipped off for editing, you find yourself still character. And I guess, that's why they get the big bucks. I may not agree with Bales methods, but! I can honestly say the DP was well deserving of an ass kicking, and I doubt we see his name on any closing credits on a major picture in the near future.

Well, I don't know how many people here have been on a movie set? but this stuff happens ALL THE TIME, it's nothing new. This will not ruin Bales career... well because, nobody really gives two shits.

I call bullsh!t on this. It's The Terminator not Hamlet. Real actors manage just fine on stage night after night with audiences in the thousands not to mention stage hands and other backstage folk coming and going in the wings. Factor in other distractions such as audience members coughing and God forbid mobile phones or a multitude of digital watches bleeping in unison on the hour, not too mention unforeseen circumstances and the comparatively small wage against that earned by a so called movie star and you see just what a pampered arrogant prick Bale really is.

The day Patrick Stewart or someone of his caliber has a similar blowout I will find this thread and apologise but I won't be bother bookmarking 'cos it aint gonna happen!

[Rhiannon]

The day Patrick Stewart or someone of his caliber has a similar blowout I will find this thread and apologise but I won't be bother bookmarking 'cos it aint gonna happen!

"Number One, if I leaned over and whispered in your ear that Commander Warf's head looks like a fanny, would you join me in a laugh?"

[finalfight]

The day Patrick Stewart or someone of his caliber has a similar blowout I will find this thread and apologise but I won't be bother bookmarking 'cos it aint gonna happen!

"Number One, if I leaned over and whispered in your ear that Commander Warf's head looks like a fanny, would you join me in a laugh?"

A rancid taco maybe... I always thought it looked more like a Cornish pasty!