Christian Bale
TELL-TALE HEART
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PRIORITIES
‘Amsterdam’ is far worse than ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ Russell’s behavior makes Wilde’s seem quaint by comparison, and yet Russell has received a fraction of the criticism Wilde has.
WOW
Filmmaker David O. Russell’s latest boasts an A-list cast—Christian Bale! Margot Robbie! John David Washington! Taylor Swift!—who look completely lost in this meandering mess.
BIG NAMES BE DAMNED
The cast includes big names like Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, Chris Rock, Mike Myers, and Taylor Swift. But that won't make us forget about Russell's sexual assault allegations.
LESS IS MORE
Filmmaker Taika Waititi’s Marvel superhero sequel to ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ features an imposing new villain in Christian Bale but is too crammed with one-liners and glitzy set pieces.
#METOO
The director never denied fondling his niece’s breasts, claiming she was “acting very provocative.” And yet, A-listers like Taylor Swift are lining up to star in his new movie.
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LOOK ELSEWHERE
The new Hulu series “Mrs. America,” starring Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly, is only the latest flashy project attempting to “humanize” a public menace.
‘EASTERN LIGHTNING’
The Church of Almighty God ranks very high on the Communist Party's enemies list of religious groups composed mainly of ethnic Chinese. Another would be Falun Gong.