Russell Crowe on Twitter, Scientology and Tom Cruise

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  • @lanainamerica2043
    @lanainamerica2043 5 лет назад +662

    I love Russell Crowe. He always keeps it real.

    • @alanshaw6451
      @alanshaw6451 2 года назад +8

      He's great, amazing guy, top quality, top guy, fantastic fella.

    • @chrislake6001
      @chrislake6001 2 года назад +6

      That's something we don't see in Hollywood..

    • @melsmithmel
      @melsmithmel 2 года назад +9

      All Australians are like that mate!! THEY HATE BULLSHIT ..lol

    • @michaelwalsh9145
      @michaelwalsh9145 Год назад

      @@melsmithmel they’re putting up with plenty of it since the rona farce began.

    • @nitrobreed
      @nitrobreed Год назад +3

      And loves a good foight

  • @mzliz1249
    @mzliz1249 7 лет назад +1053

    Thank goodness Russel Crowe isn't a Scientologist!!

    • @franmoyer8527
      @franmoyer8527 3 года назад +13

      No but he’s a Freemason.

    • @franmoyer8527
      @franmoyer8527 3 года назад +2

      @John Bohica What is the Velveteen Rabbit Collective? All I can find is children’s books when searched.

    • @BK-hp6fv
      @BK-hp6fv 2 года назад +2

      What would you have him be?

    • @codyleslie478
      @codyleslie478 2 года назад +5

      @@franmoyer8527 Its not nearly as bad...as scientology

    • @eldiablo7862
      @eldiablo7862 2 года назад +7

      All religions are cults......

  • @donnaengel6413
    @donnaengel6413 4 года назад +270

    Love Russell Crowe. He’s a tremendous actor and seems as though he’s an all round good guy. A Beautiful Mind is one of my favorite movies, ever.

    • @eloiseburke1058
      @eloiseburke1058 Год назад +9

      I've never seen an actor disappear so completely into a part!

    • @debcrowe8341
      @debcrowe8341 Год назад +3

      He is such a good actor.

    • @ennuiblue4295
      @ennuiblue4295 Год назад +1

      Not Romper Stomper?

    • @alba4203
      @alba4203 11 месяцев назад

      Si sì un idiota che si sa è molto scontroso e da ' botte sullo specchio mentre registra il film la mummia.poi palesemente di sinistra con la sua ex premier New Zealand che corre da Macron come GLI Obama....attaccare scientology è solo una questione politica e avete pure perso...dem se li conosci sai quanto sono corrotti ed ignoranti.russell Crowe plagiato da Paul haggis docet

    • @hannaj4032
      @hannaj4032 10 месяцев назад +2

      He would have got his 2nd Oscar if Denzel hadn’t taken such a departure from his normal roles in “Training Day”. Russell won the Golden Globe and the SAG that year. They became such fans of each other and teamed up a few years later for “American Gangster”.
      My favorite RC movie is “State of Play”, with Rachel McAdams and Ben Affleck.

  • @robo2901
    @robo2901 2 года назад +230

    He's a human being. A great actor. Someone who's grown over the years and calmed down a bit. Thrust fame/power onto anyone and it will change them. Glad to see him doing well and being happy.

    • @elemenopi4827
      @elemenopi4827 11 месяцев назад

      Was he wilding?

    • @alba4203
      @alba4203 11 месяцев назад

      Un coglione manipolato da haggis e profumatamente pagato per questa intervista e il suo tweet.troppo immorale per scientology non qualifica

    • @mariagabrielle6383
      @mariagabrielle6383 9 месяцев назад +1

      He's a human being?
      Thanks!

    • @patriciav2845
      @patriciav2845 9 месяцев назад

      Well , phones are pretty much obsolete

    • @vencislavgynev8282
      @vencislavgynev8282 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@elemenopi4827
      He was a wild man in his young years. He loved to drink a lot and to fight alot.😂😂😂

  • @markothwriter
    @markothwriter 8 лет назад +2646

    I'm sure that Tom Cruise could sense that he'd never, ever convert Russell Crowe - so why bother even trying. They look for the mentally weak.

    • @boomerhgt
      @boomerhgt 8 лет назад +37

      True

    • @justinbeagley5151
      @justinbeagley5151 8 лет назад +261

      actually i have scientologist friends... this is what they're essentially trained to say. If you ask them about their beliefs, they won't explain much, they'll give very vague general responses, and then say if you want to know more about it, read the books.
      They don't want a discussion - because a discussion will lead to facts refuting their beliefs.

    • @NormaLilia24
      @NormaLilia24 7 лет назад +8

      Indeed

    • @charlottelarras9657
      @charlottelarras9657 7 лет назад +24

      Mark ONeill
      Yes ! They do ! This " Church " is insane n has been forbidden in Germany .
      Tom Cruise is not a victim because he s rich .. other people have had their lifestyle ruined .
      It's heavy psychology pressure n has got to do with acting methods ..
      that's where it originated California LA Ron Something being a failed actor or distributor opened up classes with role exchange ect ..
      it's unhealthy as fuck n target people who r lost ... Russell Crowe
      is stupid ( on that day in this interview ).

    • @williamroyalty3507
      @williamroyalty3507 7 лет назад +1

      Charlotte Larrasl

  • @bellmeisterful
    @bellmeisterful 7 лет назад +413

    Love Crowe, what an actor. Probably the best of his generation. Beautiful Mind is a great example.

    • @kellyroberts7268
      @kellyroberts7268 3 года назад

      Word up!!

    • @christinemclatchie
      @christinemclatchie 3 года назад +7

      bellmeisterful
      Oh yes I agree! He played that part magnificently in Beautiful Mind, and is still one of my favourite movies.
      The man is extremely clever, and has it altogether and seemingly untouched to a great degree by the fame and fortune of the industry.

    • @bellmeisterful
      @bellmeisterful 3 года назад +1

      @@christinemclatchie yeah I think hes been married all thia time and is a total family man.

    • @Sanguine_Addiction
      @Sanguine_Addiction 3 года назад +2

      The night gala scene was filmed at my college! I lost count how many times I fell into that fountain when I was high lol

    • @GS-cg3yn
      @GS-cg3yn 3 года назад +4

      Crowe was exceptional in Cinderella Man as well.

  • @monicamailman3796
    @monicamailman3796 3 года назад +229

    I love that Russell can be tough as nails and then be vulnerable. He takes his movies to another level.

  • @mojavewolf1
    @mojavewolf1 2 года назад +110

    Scientology is messed up . Tom Cruise doesn’t see his Daughter Siri because of this cult . I love Nicole Kidman ! I met her in Montana on Far and Away .Husband was in the motion picture business and going on locations was a blast . Hubby introduced us , she is so sweet . Down to earth Lady .

    • @donnelladams8362
      @donnelladams8362 2 года назад +5

      Yes we have a center here in Philadelphia and I steer clear of that place. They tried to recruit a friend of mine and he said told them off. They have extremely strange beliefs smh.

    • @Vegan_scorpioo
      @Vegan_scorpioo 2 года назад +1

      yea

    • @sigguy1361
      @sigguy1361 2 года назад +3

      @Johnny Boone I’ve watched all those episodes and it is downright criminal what that cult does!! And you can’t just walk away when you want, they will haunt you for the rest of your life about it too. 🤯

    • @bluetickfreddy101
      @bluetickfreddy101 2 года назад +1

      “Shannon you’re such a corker”
      One of my favorite films
      Cheers

    • @lozzylols
      @lozzylols 2 года назад +2

      @Johnny Boone those Leah Remini programmes are so interesting and good for her to talk about it!

  • @witch6in6the6womb
    @witch6in6the6womb 7 лет назад +186

    His voice is beautiful

  • @charlesyrociobaca5836
    @charlesyrociobaca5836 5 лет назад +460

    Charles Manson is on record for saying, " scientologists are insane"

    • @annachristie377
      @annachristie377 4 года назад +7

      Charlie Manson was a Scientologist for awhile

    • @blacksebbeth
      @blacksebbeth 3 года назад +16

      @@JimMorrison-ld2zh Says Jim Morrison.

    • @chriscunningham8807
      @chriscunningham8807 3 года назад +4

      Nothing like projection.

    • @aminaahmed3160
      @aminaahmed3160 3 года назад

      Is that from experience or something

    • @janc460
      @janc460 3 года назад +1

      @Octavia my thoughts exactly 💯

  • @johnv5211
    @johnv5211 3 года назад +100

    Making movies, making songs and fightin round the world. Russell Crowe is awesome!

    • @richp.1234
      @richp.1234 2 года назад +2

      Hahaha. Love it.

    • @JohnnyDetroit
      @JohnnyDetroit 10 месяцев назад +2

      I was gonna post the same and then saw you beat me to it +1

    • @xxxCrackerJack501xxx
      @xxxCrackerJack501xxx 10 месяцев назад +4

      I heard he liked that episode and was only upset they didn't ask him to voice himself because he would have loved to do it

    • @jesseimpersonal
      @jesseimpersonal 9 месяцев назад +1

      All S.P. references welcome here.

    • @vencislavgynev8282
      @vencislavgynev8282 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@xxxCrackerJack501xxx
      Yeah, the dude is a good sport.😂 But it is normal, he admits his mistakes and doesn't moaning like most of the celebrities will do. He did mistakes, learned from them, became a better person.

  • @thellreed6
    @thellreed6 3 года назад +49

    Mr. Crowe is a honorable man and loyal to his friends.

  • @bobriley000444
    @bobriley000444 7 лет назад +88

    Russell seems like a sensible , down-to-earth guy, something to be respected.

    • @michaelwalsh9145
      @michaelwalsh9145 Год назад

      Sure he is until he pushes the globalists agenda, he’s just another virtue signalling hypocrite.

  • @LAstudio8
    @LAstudio8 8 лет назад +200

    Russell approached that with class. Much respect to him!

  • @Shoewearer20211
    @Shoewearer20211 4 года назад +33

    Russell crow has a lot of swagger

  • @zeptepiantraveller
    @zeptepiantraveller 2 года назад +40

    If you haven't seen Russell in a movie called "a good year" you're missing out! Everyone knows his blockbusters, but very few people know this gem of a movie when I mention it.

    • @lunahd7200
      @lunahd7200 2 года назад +6

      That’s what I have been telling everyone I know to go watch the movie! He was fantastic in it.

    • @1matdad362
      @1matdad362 2 года назад +4

      Good morning lab Rats!

    • @sumairaftab6170
      @sumairaftab6170 10 месяцев назад +4

      Yes, good movie. So is 'Cinderella Man.' For some reason, very underrated and not many people have seen it.

    • @jsmoker10
      @jsmoker10 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@1matdad362i really liked that movie too, it’s one of my favorites, the cinematography really stood out to me, it was just beautiful, gorgeous area in France, and such…well, I don’t really know that much about film terminology, but it was very warm bright colored lighting, atmosphere, that really set the positive mood of the film…it really stuck out when they would switch to the London scenes, which were all gloomy lighting, and sterile looking…so the contrast between two were quite dramatic. Made me want to go to the south of France, and fall in love with a beautiful French girl. Lol. That French actress was great in it too. Loved the outdoor theater science, just such a great lighthearted movie, feel good movie…..but it got horrible reviews strangely enough. Critics hated it, and I think it was a bust at theaters. But yeah, obviously I REALLY enjoyed it, and I think your comment was first time I ever noticed another person who liked that film.😂. Of all the great Russell crow movies, you r recommendation is ‘A Good Year ‘….hahaha!!! And I think that’s awesome, cuz I have to admit, it’s my favorite movie of his. And I LOVED gladiator…it was always my favorite movie, of all time as a kid, or teenage I guess when it came out.
      Check out the movie SideWays, if you have it, it’s about wine, but it’s a dark comedy, but it’s great!!

    • @Francis-xl2gu
      @Francis-xl2gu 6 месяцев назад +1

      Loved this movie !!

  • @flower2364
    @flower2364 5 лет назад +142

    I honestly love Russel he is so frank and loyal. I love the way he didn't lie for sensationalism against Tom Cruise. I haven't heard anyone say a bad word about Tom. What he believes is his business and its very clear he doesn't put it on anyone else. Thanks Russel for the honesty. You're a good guy.

    • @blindtoby8967
      @blindtoby8967 5 лет назад

      Flower I've seen him speak the truth once...in an interview at his rural property. One sentence . You can go & find it. He's riding a quad bike , that's the video. See if you can find what he said .

    • @GH05TM0V3R
      @GH05TM0V3R 2 года назад

      @@blindtoby8967 you got a link to the video?

    • @debrastevenson709
      @debrastevenson709 Год назад +4

      Well, clearly as an actor he is NOT going to step into an arena where the COS will come for him should he say anything negative about TC even if it is the truth. He knows very well not to attempt career suicide by speaking negative which the COS calls evil if anything negative is stated about their flagship leader TC! The fact that TC is no longer associating with Russell since his divorce from Kidman speaks volumes as to how he felt about Russell! If TC genuinely was interested in maintaining a friendship with Russell he would not have allowed the divorce to stop that from happening.......HOWEVER, there is something about the COS called "SP" Suppressive Person so I imagine that is the reason TC no longer allowed Russell into his orbit!!!

    • @SilencedButNotForgotten
      @SilencedButNotForgotten Год назад +1

      Yeah, he is a great guy even though he has some crazy beliefs.

    • @legendofzelda2324
      @legendofzelda2324 Год назад +3

      He’s slammed some people pretty hard. For taking anti depressants and ADHD meds. Telling them how they should and shouldn’t live

  • @englishkernigit8294
    @englishkernigit8294 6 лет назад +109

    When I was a young London cop (I'm an older one now), early 2000 during the MI2 premiere in Leicester square, whilst standing on the red carpet outside the theatre (tit hat on, etc) Russel asked me to take a photo with a fan. I didn't recognise him at the time as his hair was longer than when on Gladiator. I gave him my hat to hold, took the picture and finally recognised him when he said "cheers mate". We laighed about it. Great film and indeed a great natural guy

  • @mrartboy1
    @mrartboy1 3 года назад +36

    Love this guy's acting...tough guy, comedy, romance...he can do it all !!

    • @r.k.m9801
      @r.k.m9801 11 месяцев назад

      She is cheating for Jennifer Connelly also

  • @blackibex
    @blackibex 3 года назад +61

    Russell Crowe is one of my most liked actors of all time. Super authentic guy.

    • @adambrown2626
      @adambrown2626 2 года назад +4

      Yes he is, I lived in the same town in northern NSW as him and his parents, you would bump into him at the local shop every now and then, he was always very approachable.

  • @embee3178
    @embee3178 9 лет назад +753

    I love Russell, he tells it how it is

    • @samm1809
      @samm1809 8 лет назад +19

      +Cayden Elliot And sometimes, 'how it is' involves a phone to the head.

    • @maxten
      @maxten 8 лет назад

      +Earl Obama street knowledge. yeaaaaah son.

    • @FedFanFL
      @FedFanFL 8 лет назад +3

      +Earl Obama He is extremely intelligent, articulate and informed - he let the celeb talk.

    • @Simon-pl2zi
      @Simon-pl2zi 8 лет назад +13

      +Cayden Elliot I am pretty sure Crowe would have a different opinion about Tom Cruise and Scientology off camera.

    • @Bix12
      @Bix12 8 лет назад

      +Earl Obama Speaking of appearing useless....

  • @pudgebl67
    @pudgebl67 8 лет назад +158

    I was not much of a fan of Russel Crowe, but after listening to that interview, I like how he tells it like it is, no bullshit lol

  • @Gorilla_warfare
    @Gorilla_warfare 2 года назад +35

    While I think Scientology is for cranks, I like that Russell is objective about it, not twisting the truth. Cool

    • @ryancalhoun2910
      @ryancalhoun2910 2 года назад +1

      Saying it's for cranks is a bit unfair.

    • @mugwump7049
      @mugwump7049 2 года назад

      Objective? I didn't hear him talk about their extensive criminal record or the fact that L. Ron Buzzard created Scamology to make a quick buck.

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад +1

      I think Scientology seeks out people who are lost and looking for something to believe in.

    • @mugwump7049
      @mugwump7049 2 года назад +1

      @@sharonjensen3016 More like people's money.

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад

      @@mugwump7049 Could be both. As in, easily influenced people with money.

  • @agioni99
    @agioni99 4 года назад +17

    Always nice to see and/or hear contemporaries speak well of each other.

  • @InformationIsTheEdge
    @InformationIsTheEdge 7 лет назад +190

    Every time I see Russell Crowe in interviews I get the impression that he is stand up fellow with a good head on his shoulders and this is no exception. He even made me think a bit better about Tom Cruise.

    • @MrTubbymarshall
      @MrTubbymarshall 4 года назад +6

      Sharon Jensen that’s just the way the Aussies are. Mostly level headed, no bullshit. Kiwis are just the same, but a little more polite. 😆👍

    • @RobertGregoryBrowne
      @RobertGregoryBrowne 4 года назад +14

      Why would you feel badly about Cruise? He goes out of his way to help people-even to the point of pulling over his car and saving them-and he never has a bad word to say about anybody. He is hated because he once said he thought therapy and drugs weren't helpful, he jumped on a couch to declare his love for someone, and because he practices a religion that most people don't believe in. I guess those are major crimes to some people?

    • @InformationIsTheEdge
      @InformationIsTheEdge 4 года назад +1

      @@RobertGregoryBrowne Who ever said I felt badly about Tom Cruise. If you read my note again, you will see that it reads, "...think a bit better..." That is a far cry from feeling bad. You spent that time and energy arguing against a point that I did not make. Literally, you were arguing with yourself. Did you learn anything?

    • @RobertGregoryBrowne
      @RobertGregoryBrowne 4 года назад

      @@InformationIsTheEdge Sorry for not being clear. I was speaking about the universal "you." I probably should have said "anyone." That said, I made my point and don't regret making it.

    • @jujujewel2172
      @jujujewel2172 4 года назад +1

      @@MrTubbymarshall Actually I think he is kiwi originally

  • @nezircaglar2381
    @nezircaglar2381 7 лет назад +89

    russell is the man...

  • @muse7746
    @muse7746 4 года назад +39

    ❤Never heard anyone use the word BS in such a funny, charming, disarming way. 🤗Russel is just the best and waaaay to smart to fall for the Scientology BS. 😂😁😊😚😄😆🤗

    • @logitech2010100
      @logitech2010100 3 года назад

      I know that's true. He can see straight through it. Shame all the billions of people who believe in the mainstream cults like Islam, Christianity etc can't see through it as well

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад +1

      @@logitech2010100 Get people young enough, they have them for life.

  • @shannongeorgiapeach76
    @shannongeorgiapeach76 4 года назад +15

    That's exactly how I did religion with my kids. I wanted them to ask questions, find what makes them happy & help them be a better person.

  • @russdawgusmcKoreanPhood
    @russdawgusmcKoreanPhood 4 года назад +69

    I feel like watching Gladiator now...

  • @mjb8708
    @mjb8708 2 года назад +26

    Russell should really voice some audio books. He has a great voice.

  • @kurtsigmund6980
    @kurtsigmund6980 Год назад +3

    "Find your own way" This is the best advice one could give.

  • @masterpiecelacquers2766
    @masterpiecelacquers2766 4 года назад +99

    He won't try to sell the religion to his wife friends that have no real interest.
    Scientology is about picking the weak.

    • @danoliver8804
      @danoliver8804 3 года назад

      It was dreamt up by a science fiction writer. Go figure.

    • @lyubomiriliev946
      @lyubomiriliev946 3 года назад

      Religious leaders are about it.

    • @rachelfox8108
      @rachelfox8108 3 года назад +1

      That's a bit of a fallacy. Destructive cults can take in anyone, no matter how mentally strong they are or think they are -- anyone can be baited if they're offered the right bait.

    • @masterpiecelacquers2766
      @masterpiecelacquers2766 3 года назад +1

      @@rachelfox8108 that's absolutely bullshit. I've met no cult or fiercely religious people that are educated nor smart.

    • @tellmestraight
      @tellmestraight 2 года назад +1

      You must have not met enough Scientologists.

  • @hughjorgan7211
    @hughjorgan7211 8 лет назад +544

    I congratulate Russell for being the better man. Cruise is clearly delusional and a key leader of a growing worldwide cult (scientology). Russell is a rational thinker when it comes to religion and he did well to keep this interview on the intellectual level.

    • @pullgees
      @pullgees 8 лет назад +33

      +hugh jorgan
      It's not growing it's contracting.

    • @Geotubest
      @Geotubest 8 лет назад +34

      +hugh jorgan Name a religion where its followers aren't fairly delusional at some level.

    • @hughjorgan7211
      @hughjorgan7211 8 лет назад +14

      Geotubest As an anti-theist, I agree with you. All religions are delusional cults. My original comment could have added this concept, but I chose to focus on just one of the many different religious cults (scientology). Christianity and Islam remain the worse of the bunch, particularly with their brainwashing of weak minded adults and children.

    • @billscrewdriver
      @billscrewdriver 8 лет назад +10

      +hugh jorgan stand back, the all knowing anit-theist hugh jorgan has spoken. you are an idiot, brainwashing has nothing to do with a strong or "weak" mind. why dont you pretend you have a life and actually get out of your mom and dad's basement

    • @hughjorgan7211
      @hughjorgan7211 8 лет назад +10

      billscrewdriver Thanks for your opinion. If you have anything of substance to offer regarding the concept of god or religion, please do so. You can pick any of the dozens of possibilities, including Scientology. But please keep irrelevant personal insults out of any opinion. Thanks.

  • @kimlove947
    @kimlove947 5 лет назад +6

    Mr Russell is a rare breed in these present times. Sensitive matter of some subjects are typically handled without diplomacy or gentleman like behavior. Mr Russell displayed an extraordinary example of gentleman type behavior when speaking about Tom Cruise and his religious beliefs not undermining his choice or speaking about him in a disrespectful way. Good job Mr. Russel! I would love to sit down and conversate with you. How refreshing that would be.

  • @redoz9768
    @redoz9768 3 года назад +35

    Those two totally hoped that Crowe would say something negative about Cruise. "He doesn't come across that way in the movie, but if you say so...."

  • @angelawoodcock776
    @angelawoodcock776 2 года назад +10

    Russell Crow is as real as they get. A true Cinderella man.

  • @KamalikaMukherjee81
    @KamalikaMukherjee81 4 года назад +19

    I had a Russell Crowe phase when was in college (started with 'A Beatiful Mind' which I still think one of the most touching, brilliantly humane and oddly humble movie I've ever seen) when I was completely infatuated with the man. I remember that now and that crush seems justified. Such an open, upfront and intelligent human being!

    • @sumairaftab6170
      @sumairaftab6170 10 месяцев назад

      I think his 'Cinderella Man' is really good!

  • @micheledavis3735
    @micheledavis3735 6 лет назад +4

    I did the exact same thing...I enjoyed going to every church, temple, Kingdom Hall I could and it was great!

  • @raymondparsley7442
    @raymondparsley7442 2 года назад +2

    It's always a pleasure listening to great actors, whether you agree with them or not.

  • @h.l.phillips3175
    @h.l.phillips3175 4 года назад +15

    Cruise knew he'd get nowhere with an intelligent man like Russell. Lol xxxxx

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад +1

      Russell also isn't lacking in confidence. He's not easily manipulated.

  • @oisinosborne2852
    @oisinosborne2852 7 лет назад +40

    russell crowe fightin round the world lol

    • @bnmbg731
      @bnmbg731 4 года назад +2

      Makin movies, makin songs and fightin round the world

    • @davidkocinski2213
      @davidkocinski2213 3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂 good ol’ Tugger

  • @timidequinox1789
    @timidequinox1789 4 года назад +20

    Russell seems like such a cool person.

  • @jmdi2703
    @jmdi2703 Год назад +5

    Russell Crow is a great man! What an actor and real person! God bless him!

    • @r.k.m9801
      @r.k.m9801 11 месяцев назад

      What happened Jenifer and meg reyn

  • @foe11191969
    @foe11191969 4 года назад +30

    "Scientology is a body of religious beliefs and practices invented in May 1952 by American author L. Ron Hubbard (1911-86). Hubbard initially developed a program of ideas called Dianetics, which was distributed through the Dianetics Foundation. The foundation soon entered bankruptcy, and Hubbard lost the rights to his seminal publication Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health in 1952. He then recharacterized the subject as a religion and renamed it Scientology, retaining the terminology, doctrines, the E-meter, and the practice of auditing. Within a year, he regained the rights to Dianetics and retained both subjects under the umbrella of the Church of Scientology." - according to Wikipedia
    So THAT is how it became a "religion". Seems like a monetary loophole, a company restructuring or just a way of moving things around within the legal system until Hubbard could reacquire his assets/work. Once it was labeled as a Religion, then that's where we get the weirdness taking off. I don't trust new, religions/cults - they just don't measure up to the scrutiny and this "Scientology" is no different. I still say that it's a CULT.

    • @MJLeger-yj1ww
      @MJLeger-yj1ww 4 года назад +2

      Everyone in their right mind KNOWS how dangerous Scientology is! STAY CLEAR OF IT! It will suck the living blood right out of you!

    • @melissabrown8594
      @melissabrown8594 4 года назад

      It was weird from the first thought in the mind of RLH

  • @guidododo4822
    @guidododo4822 7 лет назад +155

    I loved Russell Crowe in the gladiator.

    • @harmonyjones8035
      @harmonyjones8035 7 лет назад +6

      That was Tom Hardy. Russell Crowe was just in Gladiator.

    • @DoubleIvan
      @DoubleIvan 7 лет назад +4

      That was Warrior. Nice try.

    • @ManU-ol7rk
      @ManU-ol7rk 6 лет назад +10

      Did you know that he was a father to a murdered son and a husband to a murdered wife?

    • @babgnush1118
      @babgnush1118 5 лет назад

      Harmony Jones if you can’t get it right, don’t even try xD

    • @kentwyman8175
      @kentwyman8175 5 лет назад +2

      I prefer foi'tin round the world.

  • @cherylthommo1
    @cherylthommo1 3 года назад +5

    I can relate to this. Growing up in northern NSW I had a fascination with the local Catholic Church and the stations of the cross. I was Presbyterian and was always getting told off going there and asking questions.

  • @janicemurphy7878
    @janicemurphy7878 3 года назад +4

    Russell Crowe plays a tough guy in the movie sometimes, but I've heard stories about him that he doesn't want to take any kind of crap, or disrespect. This makes him person who commands respect. Awm

  • @johnnyaingel5753
    @johnnyaingel5753 4 года назад +6

    Amazing story thank you for sharing russel Crowe good to KNOW

  • @biclighter8240
    @biclighter8240 7 лет назад +142

    everytime I see him I think "tugga shot himself" lol

    • @uziforyou24
      @uziforyou24 7 лет назад

      Ubuhijniphj

    • @jamiefitzgrade7960
      @jamiefitzgrade7960 7 лет назад

      It just won't go way

    • @Johnnywhamo
      @Johnnywhamo 7 лет назад

      Rama El cid.......LMAO!

    • @TheLineCutter
      @TheLineCutter 7 лет назад +1

      All because he said to Trey Parker, after Trey commented on a Russel's music album (that he was INVITED to comment on): "Well, I'll send you special copy where i'll make sure I've edited that out"(paraphrazing).
      Which they(Matt and Trey) thought was such a dick move that they made him live with this cartoon of himself for the rest of his life :P

    • @robsawalker
      @robsawalker 7 лет назад +10

      Come here, ya bloody scrotum!

  • @davidbroughall3782
    @davidbroughall3782 8 лет назад +38

    No Russell, you were "disconnected".

    • @NormaLilia24
      @NormaLilia24 7 лет назад +3

      Still funny how he says he got "thrown out" lmao 😂😂

    • @oscarfun100
      @oscarfun100 7 лет назад +4

      "You can have Russell, but I'll take Billy Zane."

    • @Julia-uh4li
      @Julia-uh4li 2 месяца назад

      He had to be or he'd have been looked at as a PTS for the rest of his days.

  • @guyrussell9233
    @guyrussell9233 2 года назад +1

    I grew up with my dad being a BIG Scientologist and NEVER EVER was I influenced in ANY WAY whatsoever by Scientology!! Not join, not to follow nothing! Nina

  • @felixramos3078
    @felixramos3078 3 года назад +14

    I like Russell Crowe, and I would hate him become part, of that cult freak group. Good for you Mate!

  • @kebas239
    @kebas239 8 лет назад +218

    0:44 - Tried to speak, but no sound came out.

  • @ToyotatechDK
    @ToyotatechDK 3 года назад +27

    He is and will always be one of my favorite actors.

  • @jamesf791
    @jamesf791 3 года назад +57

    Oddly enough Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman are actual friends. And he won't go near Scientology because of Kidman.

    • @Autotrope
      @Autotrope 3 года назад +10

      Well, he won't go nearly Scientology because he's not an idiot. Nicole would never have were it not for Cruise either.

    • @magicalmystery1964
      @magicalmystery1964 2 года назад +2

      Why ‘oddly’?

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад

      @@magicalmystery1964 Could be because Russell seems more rough around the edges and Nicole is classy and ladylike. But then, when she did marry again, Keith Urban seemed a bit rough around the edges too (he's actually very nice!).

    • @markrene6108
      @markrene6108 9 месяцев назад

      You just repeated what Russell said?

  • @leechinnery2791
    @leechinnery2791 3 года назад +6

    Tom Cruise obviously recognised that Russell is his own man and acted accordingly,good story imo,and for those saying Cruise would only look for a weak person,well he's the most down to earth actor you could ever see,he makes more time for his fans than all the rest put together,and that's a fact.

  • @madwhitehare3635
    @madwhitehare3635 3 года назад +30

    Baptism of babies is nonsensical. Becoming a Christian is something only a reasoning person can do...
    Well done Mum!

  • @Steve50663
    @Steve50663 3 года назад +9

    A talented Australian actor. A big Aussie actor

  • @georgiethumbs2438
    @georgiethumbs2438 3 года назад +1

    I use to drive a Yellow cab in New York city 10 years ago and I drove Paul Giametti and his son and a week later I drove Russell who was by himself. That job paid like utter sh*t but it was celebrity central. I drove David Bowie once, I didn't realize who he was until we got to his stop and I recognized him, Bruce Willis who wouldn't shake my hand, Mike Tyson, Michael Stipe, David Blaine, Kareem Abdul Jabar who had to sit sideways in the back, Drew Barrymore, Laren Hutton, Michael Anthony Hall who asked me a million questions about taxi driving but the best was Tom Clancy who couldnt believe I recognized him. He had his shades off but I recognized him anyway, that job was unreal

    • @4jewel8
      @4jewel8 3 года назад

      I'm so jealous!

  • @JackieMartin1974
    @JackieMartin1974 2 года назад +7

    It was pretty well known that when he was with Nicole Kidman, he wasn't as avid a Scientologist as he is now. That was before the couch jumping, the attack on post-partum depression and Brooke Shields, before that black turtleneck video, etc

  • @andycochrane4131
    @andycochrane4131 4 года назад +10

    Straight up broad Aussie accent, no compromise. 👍

    • @mickeydusk
      @mickeydusk 3 года назад

      I dont think you understand what accents are and how they work.

    • @andycochrane4131
      @andycochrane4131 3 года назад +1

      mickeydusk I’m Australian. There are a variety of subtle differences across Aus, none of which matter to us as far as comprehension. When abroad, our accent often confuses people, so we tend to temper it a bit. Russell doesn’t.

  • @zaiochan5730
    @zaiochan5730 3 года назад +19

    Russell seems to be in a good place now in his life. When he was younger, he established a reputation of being a hot head, now he looks mellow. Maybe he was carbs deficient back then!

    • @willybones3890
      @willybones3890 2 года назад

      Yeah. Couple hundred million will do that.

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад

      I think becoming a dad might have had a bit to do with becoming more mellow.

  • @danieldravot341
    @danieldravot341 10 месяцев назад +2

    I don’t care about Tom Cruise’s religion. We have a deal: he doesn’t bug me, I don’t bug him.
    And his dedication to his cinematic craft is astonishing.

  • @Monicablackbelt24
    @Monicablackbelt24 2 года назад +2

    My parents did exactly the same .. and I’ve done the same with my children.. it’s up to the individual to find what faith.. if any .. they want to follow.. I thank my parents for that too! 😊

  • @iorvanavii1318
    @iorvanavii1318 8 лет назад +8

    go Russell speak the truth

  • @lisaschellhorn2955
    @lisaschellhorn2955 7 лет назад +12

    Been watching Leah Remini show on Demand. Its fascinating that this is going on in America .

    • @CrystalLovesChrist
      @CrystalLovesChrist 3 года назад +2

      Oh honey there are Scientology “churches” all over the fricking world. Watch more vids ppl see them in Europe, Australia, all over the place🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @tellmestraight
      @tellmestraight 2 года назад

      Ya go talk to anyone who has been excommunicated from any religion. What do you think they are going to say?

    • @sharonjensen3016
      @sharonjensen3016 2 года назад

      I watched Leah Remini's show "Scientology And The Aftermath" here in Australia. A real eye-opener.

    • @Julia-uh4li
      @Julia-uh4li 2 месяца назад

      ​@@tellmestraight
      What about the people who fled with Scientologists trying to chase them off the road, and bring them back. Police involvement to help many escape? Are they all lying? There are so many escape stories. Human trafficking ones as well. Bringing Brits over to the US then taking their passports away and threatening them to "just try and leave on your own!"
      It's a horrendous organisation.

  • @juliaelrod2154
    @juliaelrod2154 2 года назад +2

    Anything Russell Crowe does is golden. Love him.

  • @cmj5281
    @cmj5281 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing. I pray our God continues to move you to share.

  • @roygregory8334
    @roygregory8334 4 года назад +121

    I wouldn't join anything that Tom cruise was in.

  • @imemyself2820
    @imemyself2820 7 лет назад +15

    I will never forget him in "Master And Commander". I was initially disappointed to see him as Jack but he grabbed that character out of the books and made it his own. Also his australian accent made him even more complex like in the books.

    • @CARSON441
      @CARSON441 Год назад +2

      You must choose the lesser of two weevils!

    • @Dreadpirateflappy
      @Dreadpirateflappy 10 месяцев назад +1

      late reply, but I still yearn for a sequel to that.

  • @greenscarab2
    @greenscarab2 3 года назад +5

    One of my favorite actors. He is out of this world 💖

  • @jockmcque3018
    @jockmcque3018 3 года назад +1

    Did the same with my kids Russell. Your parents are spot on.

  • @IaMoDiNaRy
    @IaMoDiNaRy 7 лет назад +38

    Yeah, Tom KNEW better than to bring that crap up or try to push it on someone like Russell Crowe.

  • @garyhall2565
    @garyhall2565 6 лет назад +4

    Lol fkn love Russell Crowe. He's such a chill dude.

  • @Sandi-ke9mi
    @Sandi-ke9mi 11 месяцев назад +3

    I thought I’m the only one that doesn’t care for Tom Cruise. Russell should be glad he doesn’t have to be friends with him.

  • @karphin1
    @karphin1 11 месяцев назад +1

    A smart man, who thought about things and questioned them.

  • @taxingtime
    @taxingtime 6 лет назад +6

    Love Russell, so authentic

  • @whitecapmadness7181
    @whitecapmadness7181 3 года назад +4

    And I like Russell Crowe and his work even more now

  • @karawilliamson106
    @karawilliamson106 2 года назад

    “Who gets Russell?” 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😭😭

  • @cathycartier484
    @cathycartier484 10 месяцев назад +1

    Gosh , I admire Russell Crowe' s talent . I think A BEAUTIFUL MIND is perhaps my favourite movie and I really enjoy all his movies . I find him refreshingly down to earth in all the interviews I've viewed . He's just an all around good guy . Thank you for this podcast

  • @anelisamorgan8590
    @anelisamorgan8590 3 года назад +9

    I love Russel Crowe! A straight shooter, gotta admire that!😉

  • @aprilgosa6315
    @aprilgosa6315 7 лет назад +169

    of course Tom didn't force the issue look at Russel he could wipe the floor with Tom LOL

    • @aprilgosa6315
      @aprilgosa6315 7 лет назад +12

      I would rather be Nicole's friend too not Tom LOL

    • @jeffk464
      @jeffk464 7 лет назад +4

      Well maybe Russel Crowe from the year 2000.

    • @longmemory1620
      @longmemory1620 6 лет назад

      I'm 31 and I've never seen anyone try to intimidate and or pervert a public figure but they will speak out

    • @khav11
      @khav11 5 лет назад +10

      tom is short but he can fight and he's well trained, russel is his age but fat and doesn't train a lot anymore, that would be a mismatch. i'd even take cruise over guys like cavill and cooper.

    • @JS-vn1sd
      @JS-vn1sd 5 лет назад +2

      @@khav11 there's no contest really.

  • @linda6987
    @linda6987 2 года назад +1

    Love this! Love Mr. Crowe! ♥️

  • @GregThompsonaustralia
    @GregThompsonaustralia 10 месяцев назад

    Russel Crowe Rocks! like has been already said...Keeping it real...what you see is what you get...no pretense no ego no BS no kissing butts...just the real deal...Real down to earth & grounded...Real Aussie Russell Crowe...Good on you Aussie mate.

  • @AndonisMarcus
    @AndonisMarcus 4 года назад +40

    Russell Crowe is a stand-up guy for not getting into a mud slinging match on this topic. Credit as well to TC for not pushing it on him

    • @Christopher8008
      @Christopher8008 4 года назад +5

      Anton Lorien Exactly, and he refused to take the bait, but the interviewer sure tried.

    • @ellebelle4094
      @ellebelle4094 4 года назад +1

      Correct. Both are class acts. I notice how many jealous petty people are piping in and know nothing. The interviewer knows nothing but gossip. Crowe has personal knowledge so is to be believed.

  • @sg0238
    @sg0238 6 лет назад +39

    Read 'Fair Game' by Steve Cannane - it exposes Scientology for the money making scam that it is.

    • @elftails
      @elftails 5 лет назад +4

      Also watch the newly released documentary “Scientology” directed by Rainer Fromm, free on Prime Video right now. What an eyeopener! 🤢

    • @mykehog6646
      @mykehog6646 4 года назад +3

      Like ALL religions

  • @_N0_0ne
    @_N0_0ne Год назад

    Thank you

  • @gwencunningham4297
    @gwencunningham4297 2 года назад

    I am so proud so your mom for letting you decide where your feelings and thoughts are.

  • @DiegoHasYT
    @DiegoHasYT 6 лет назад +6

    You know what we all should take away from what Russell said? Respect. Respect others decisions. If it really is a cult that serves only to take money from it's following, respect those "stupid" enough to get in. If it is an actual life changing belief that changes other's lives for the better, respect that too.

  • @esdee499
    @esdee499 3 года назад +4

    Russel seems really mellow and a lovely person these days.

  • @pradyoth5
    @pradyoth5 3 года назад +2

    Russell Crowe, favourite actor when Gladiator came out, favourite actor now. Nothing changes.

  • @orchidlilly7518
    @orchidlilly7518 3 года назад +2

    Scientology should pay taxes and better yet close down.

  • @brendanwoods9927
    @brendanwoods9927 8 лет назад +7

    He never shyed from confrontation and has had temper problems though he's come a long way on that point.

    • @longmemory1620
      @longmemory1620 6 лет назад

      confrontation? google russell crowe BAFTA producer

  • @RealTakerslady
    @RealTakerslady 7 лет назад +4

    I remember Russell walked out on Ellen in that hoodie 😍😍

  • @suezannemarie292
    @suezannemarie292 3 года назад +1

    Love this!

  • @lindainglis8506
    @lindainglis8506 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful actor. Love you, Mr. Crowe.

  • @5winder
    @5winder 5 лет назад +4

    He wiggles his ears when he's talking... but I like him anyway. God bless Russell's heart.

  • @kaoutermouslimhaliba7145
    @kaoutermouslimhaliba7145 3 года назад +5

    I find the mentality of his mother to be or to have been ahead of her time. Like not baptising him so he could decide over his faith later on. Interesting

  • @get_it_done4580
    @get_it_done4580 2 года назад

    Crow was freakin hilarious in the movie:
    Virtuosity😂😂

  • @keithbishop9759
    @keithbishop9759 3 года назад

    “On my signal, unleash hell.”