The Dark Side of the Dark Knight

SmootSmack · 02-03-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Yes. He had a right to be upset. Being upset and angrily informing someone that they have just ruined your work is something we have all probably done (I know I have). That's a far cry from the verbal abuse Bale was laying on. He rants about professionalism, but then proceeds to disrupt the entire shoot. A simple "Hey a-hole, stay off the f'ing set" in the proper tone would have probably been more effective. But no, threatening to walk off the set, abusing a co-worker and continuing to do so even after everyone has acknowledged the problem, that's much more professional.

He should have just taken a couple bong hits and let it ride.

Well put.

I enjoyed when he screamed "You're a nice guy! You're a nice guy!"

Suddenly, his performance in American Psycho doesn't seem like so far a reach

mredskins · 02-03-2009, 12:49 PM

Nice post Joe Redskin. He lives by a diffrent set of rules then us. I would be mad if someone screwed up my work as well but to carry on like that in my office would get me a quick trip to HR and then most likely the street.

If you really hate him don't go see the next Batman or any of his movies. That is the best and only way we can show him we don't like his behavior.

saden1 · 02-03-2009, 12:49 PM

Bale definitely took it to a level it need not have gone to. Even McG was afraid to say anything to him. Reminds me of a recent story where a big time Broadway actress stopped acting in the middle of a play and demanded that an audience member taking photos with flash be escorted out.

KLHJ2 · 02-03-2009, 01:33 PM

I wonder if Christian Bale is on steroids. The only people I have ever seen act like that were.

Yeah he over reacted, but I am not going to stop watching the Batman series because of it. I might not watch the Terminator movie, but I will not boycott him altogether. I got 5 bucks that says he will publically apologize anyway.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 02-03-2009, 01:48 PM

What gets me more than Bale flipping out, is what kind of incredible P-words are the executives from the movie company that's paying Bale's salary??? When he feels free to act like this, it shows he has no respect for the folks stroking the checks.

It's not like they are making Batman 3 and he holds way more leverage. The suits should've come to the set and went off on him the way he went of the guy who walked on-set. They should've told him to settle the hell down or he'd be carrying his annoying UK-accent ass back across the f-ing pond, minus the multi-million dollar check for the f-ing movie.

They have to have some sort of language in his contract about him causing production delays or walking out of the movie.

saden1 · 02-03-2009, 04:08 PM

A few more outburst like that and he will be blacklisted. There are consequence to losing people money or threatening to.

JoeRedskin · 02-03-2009, 04:56 PM

Yes. That is likely. I think more than one star has had a promising career shot down b/c word got out they were "difficult".

The Goat · 02-03-2009, 08:28 PM

Wow. Just wow.

Gmanc711 · 02-03-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Yes. He had a right to be upset. Being upset and angrily informing someone that they have just ruined your work is something we have all probably done (I know I have). That's a far cry from the verbal abuse Bale was laying on. He rants about professionalism, but then proceeds to disrupt the entire shoot. A simple "Hey a-hole, stay off the f'ing set" in the proper tone would have probably been more effective. But no, threatening to walk off the set, abusing a co-worker and continuing to do so even after everyone has acknowledged the problem, that's much more professional.

He should have just taken a couple bong hits and let it ride.

I agree. I mean I dont think its that big of a deal that you say something to the guy, even be kind of an asshole about it...but this is just ridiculous.

MTK · 02-03-2009, 09:07 PM

The guy clearly has some anger issues.

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-03-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

The guy clearly has some anger issues.

That's because he's The Batman!

itvnetop · 02-03-2009, 10:10 PM

It sucks that Hollywood plays by a different set of HR rules... people aren't treated like humans, unless you've got some sort of pull. If you're a normal crew member, you're treated as easily replaceable (which is actually true).

If anyone has a chance to peep it, rent "Swimming with Sharks." Now that's some real producer abuse.

FRPLG · 02-03-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by itvnetop

It sucks that Hollywood plays by a different set of HR rules... people aren't treated like humans, unless you've got some sort of pull. If you're a normal crew member, you're treated as easily replaceable (which is actually true).

If anyone has a chance to peep it, rent "Swimming with Sharks." Now that's some real producer abuse.

There's the million dollar (actually more literally) phrase. The DP is replaceable Cristian Bale is not. Both from a talent/star stand-point and practically. They can't stop shooting in the middle and start over with a new actor even if they wanted. What needs to happen is that Hollywood has to stop hiring actors who do this.

The Goat · 02-03-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

There's the million dollar (actually more literally) phrase. The DP is replaceable Cristian Bale is not. Both from a talent/star stand-point and practically. They can't stop shooting in the middle and start over with a new actor even if they wanted. What needs to happen is that Hollywood has to stop hiring actors who do this.

Sort of like Wall Street needs to stop hiring certain jackasses who want to steal everyone blind... not gonna happen in both cases.

RedskinRat · 02-03-2009, 11:39 PM

Not the first time the guy in the background had done this. I like the fact that someone gets screamed at instead of people behaving like the world should protect ****-ups.

If Mr. Background can't stay off set then don't work in movies.

Nice one, Batman, like it!

02-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#17
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,952	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight Nice post Joe Redskin. He lives by a diffrent set of rules then us. I would be mad if someone screwed up my work as well but to carry on like that in my office would get me a quick trip to HR and then most likely the street. If you really hate him don't go see the next Batman or any of his movies. That is the best and only way we can show him we don't like his behavior. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

02-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#18
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight Bale definitely took it to a level it need not have gone to. Even McG was afraid to say anything to him. Reminds me of a recent story where a big time Broadway actress stopped acting in the middle of a play and demanded that an audience member taking photos with flash be escorted out. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#19
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight I wonder if Christian Bale is on steroids. The only people I have ever seen act like that were. Yeah he over reacted, but I am not going to stop watching the Batman series because of it. I might not watch the Terminator movie, but I will not boycott him altogether. I got 5 bucks that says he will publically apologize anyway.

02-03-2009, 01:48 PM	#20
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight What gets me more than Bale flipping out, is what kind of incredible P-words are the executives from the movie company that's paying Bale's salary??? When he feels free to act like this, it shows he has no respect for the folks stroking the checks. It's not like they are making Batman 3 and he holds way more leverage. The suits should've come to the set and went off on him the way he went of the guy who walked on-set. They should've told him to settle the hell down or he'd be carrying his annoying UK-accent ass back across the f-ing pond, minus the multi-million dollar check for the f-ing movie. They have to have some sort of language in his contract about him causing production delays or walking out of the movie. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

02-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#21
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight A few more outburst like that and he will be blacklisted. There are consequence to losing people money or threatening to. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

02-03-2009, 04:56 PM	#22
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight Yes. That is likely. I think more than one star has had a promising career shot down b/c word got out they were "difficult". __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

02-03-2009, 08:28 PM	#23
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight Wow. Just wow. __________________ 24-34

02-03-2009, 09:07 PM	#25
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,736	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight The guy clearly has some anger issues. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-03-2009, 10:10 PM	#27
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight It sucks that Hollywood plays by a different set of HR rules... people aren't treated like humans, unless you've got some sort of pull. If you're a normal crew member, you're treated as easily replaceable (which is actually true). If anyone has a chance to peep it, rent "Swimming with Sharks." Now that's some real producer abuse.

02-03-2009, 11:39 PM	#30
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: The Dark Side of the Dark Knight Not the first time the guy in the background had done this. I like the fact that someone gets screamed at instead of people behaving like the world should protect ****-ups. If Mr. Background can't stay off set then don't work in movies. Nice one, Batman, like it!

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