Mad Hatter

[tinhuvielartanis]

I know it's evil of me to giggle every time I come across reports of how Terminator: Salvation is flopping at the box office, which is probably the reason why I keep looking out for more reports. From the moment I saw Christian Bale in Velvet Goldmine, I despised him. His taking the role of Batman further ruined that character for me, which had already begun a slow downhill journey after Michael Keaton left the role. My love of and need for schadenfreude was spoon fed the hope that his star may be falling when that tape of him losing his temper was released to the news media. I'd like to think that people finding him out for the shit head he truly is, is reason for the poor showing for his latest film at the box office. I hope this is the beginning of his star not just falling out of the heavens, but plunging.

For the life of me, I can't understand why anyone would think the man is handsome, talented, or anything else. I've heard the arguments that I really need to see American Psycho before I pass judgment, but I don't. I got a vibe off him from the moment I saw him. It had nothing to do with his appearance or his "ability" to act. The guy is bad news, that's what I perceive. That dude on the set of Terminator: Salvation would probably agree with me. I'm sure I'd enjoy American Psycho if Christian Bale weren't in it. I have a weakness for serial killers and dragons so, if I'm incapable of enjoying Reign of Fire because I'm too busy hating on Christian Bale, I'm pretty sure the same will go for American Psycho.

So how can I watch The Dark Knight? That's easy. The Joker so far outshines Batman in the movie, it's as if Christian Bale isn't even in it. And, now, I only watch the Joker scenes anyway, most of which have nary a hint of Batman in them. Plus I get to see Bale as Batman get his ass kicked a couple of times, so that heartened me quite a bit. If there were more movies made where Christian Bale receives a serious beat-down, I may watch more Bale movies.

And, to end cryptically just for fun, here's hoping FollowFriday means what I think it does. If it does, it's gonna be a long four days. Great Goddess, grant me patience NOW.

Comments

Twitter

[ross.livejournal.com]

Follow Friday, properly #followfriday, is a Twittism. It's where, on Friday - funny that - Tweeters suggest various of their own followees to be followed (added). It is one of the geeky trends I avoid strenuously on the site. I recently found I've been on there a year, making me an early adopter. Happily I still only interact directly with about 25 people. Rather than the hundreds, if not thousands that many collect like stamps.

Re: Twitter

[ross.livejournal.com]

Oh also, whilst I realise from the above that your take on Christian Bale is entirely negative, I think his best film is The Machinist. But you would only understand why if you watched it and I feel that's unlikely.

Re: Twitter

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

I have an actual physical reaction to his presence on my screen. Nausea, rage, resentment. Usually, I enjoy these (not the nausea), but he makes it all very unpleasant. So, no. I won't be watching 'The Machinist' unless, of course, I'm forced to.

Re: Twitter

[john-flint.livejournal.com]

He lost enough weight for that role that it looks like a strong wind could kill him. You might enjoy that aspect of the Machinist.

Re: Twitter

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Only if it actually happened.

Re: Twitter

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Ahhhh, and thus the social experiment begins.. Thank you for the enlightenment. Even though I've had an account for ages, I still know very little about Ye Olde Twitter.

Re: Twitter

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Oh, and how does one do that exactly? Is there a particular code that you use to get people to link to another Tweeters' page? I ask because I really must take part in this come Friday. It'll be the only time I ever do it, probably, so enjoy my herd instinct coming out while it lasts. ;)