I was Russell Crowe's stooge...

Peppermint Lounge · Post by **Peppermint Lounge** » 19 Jul 2006 09:28 am

Thought I'd share this remarkable article. Quite long but well worth it.

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/06/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... ntentSwap2

Scullibundo · Post by **Scullibundo** » 19 Jul 2006 10:23 am

Whoa nice read. I knew Crowe had a few problems but man I never knew he was such a fucking self-centred lunatic. Finally, we have our own Tom Cruise.

Pat · Post by **Pat** » 19 Jul 2006 11:47 am

That was a good read.

DjBigK · Post by **DjBigK** » 19 Jul 2006 12:41 pm

Very interesting read indeed. Although most likely tainted by the journalist's self preservation of his own reputation.

Froggy · Post by **Froggy** » 19 Jul 2006 01:11 pm

I dunno I think he pretty much concedes he broke the moral code of journalism when he wrote the article, I think this article was more to admit it and then to also expose the hollywood machine.

DjBigK · Post by **DjBigK** » 19 Jul 2006 02:05 pm

I certainly don't blame the journalist for writing this article. It is a well written and largely factual article, that I think at times is very brutally honest, but at others he only flirts with his own actual intent. It's the skill of the writing that makes us so easily side with him (not that anyone would side with Crowe, but I'll assume that you get what I mean).

It does make me question the entire media 'circus' though. It will only get worse before it gets better, as the road it is going down will only benefit artists/celebrities/journalist/publishers etc. It is the viewer/reader/audience that has their seemingly unbiased sources of information tarnished by the behind the scenes transactions of favour like the one this article aims to uncover.

Cardsy · Post by **Cardsy** » 19 Jul 2006 04:06 pm

I haven't read the whole article but is the journalist the guy who wrote the Stevie Wright book?

Coz that was a fucking top read.

EDIT: Just checked and he is!!! If you want an entertaining book, see if you can track down "Sorry: The wretched tale of Little Stevie Wright" by Jack Marx ... awesome, yet depressing read.

Cletus · Post by **Cletus** » 19 Jul 2006 04:52 pm

I remember reading this not that long ago.Was it in the newspaper?

I can't remember now.

Muzza · Post by **Muzza** » 19 Jul 2006 05:31 pm

Great read!

Even though I like some Russell Crowe movies, it doesnt alter that fact he's the worlds biggest arrogant fucker!