Celluloid Chameleons: Christian Bale In ‘The Machinist’ (2004)

REAL SLIM SHADY! CHRISTIAN BALE FOR "THE MACHINIST" Talk about weight gain for fitting a role, Christian Bale did just the opposite - losing about 60 pounds for the 2004 movie "The Machinist". The secret to his weight loss should come with a statutory warning!Christian survived on an apple and a … Continue reading →

A Wonderful Review Of ‘The Machinist’ By Fangoria

Edward Egan of Fangoria wrote a really nice review of 'The Machinist'. Here are some parts:[...]As we are introduced to the pitiful Trevor and his lonely existence, we witness his growing fear that others are tormenting him for some reason he cannot fathom. With every character he meets, all … Continue reading →

Guardian: Anna Massey Dies Aged 73

Anna Massey, the award-winning British actor who played innocent victim for both Alfred Hitchcock and Michael Powell, has died from cancer at the age of 73. The news was confirmed in a brief statement from her agent: "Anna Massey CBE passed away peacefully on Sunday 3rd July, with her husband and … Continue reading →

Christian Bale: A Look Back

I promise I'll soon move on to non-Christan Bale related matters, but in honor of this week's cover story, I wanted to revisit the first interview I ever did with Bale, back in Nov. 2004. (There's one online from "The Prestige" already.) I had just returned from my first Toronto Film Festival, … Continue reading →

Before Bale was Batman

Christian Bale’s performance as Trevor Reznik in director Brad Anderson’s “The Machinist” (2004) is nothing short of spectacular. Bale, proving to be more than just another Hollywood action star, shows the depth of his acting talent in this enticing movie, to play the part in which he lost … Continue reading →