Christian Bale in trouble with the law?

[Derrida]

I first saw this article on IMDB and now I've found the source:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1453926.ece

The British tablod The Sun claims Bale assaulted his mother and sister on Sunday. Now, the first thing you need to know about The Sun is that it is the vilest tabloid of all - they are fined every year for articles that turn out to be false. Of course I cannot be 100% that The Sun made this story up but you need to take it with a pinch of salt - espcially since they were the ones who broke the "news". I sense a smear campaign against Bale...

[Tweek]

Damn you. I was going to post this. :mad:

Another link:

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=601698

Huh... That'd be quite shitty if true.

[ilovemovies]

I'll believe it when/if I hear it from a more reliable source.

[rilocay]

I'll believe it when/if I hear it from a more reliable source.


Precicely. While some argue any press is good press, cock shots to ones family is never a cool deal. I hope it's wrong and that the Sun get fined for this, followed by Bale as Batman confronting the "reporter" somehwat similar to Honk Kong in tdk.

[X-Nightcrawler]

Yeah, at the dawn of a huge success with his name splattered all over it, it's natural a few cunts will want to take filthy advantage of it. Bale is supposed to be a pretty relaxed and good guy. I personally don't believe this article and would be very surprised if it turned out to be true.

I hope he goes Patrick Bateman on their asses.

"TRY WRITING ANOTHER ARTICLE NOW YOU FUCKING STUPID BASTARD!!"

[john_rambo]

How long til someone complains about this being another TDK thread ;)

BALE: (while dangling the top story of the sears tower) Why did you write that stuff?

SUN REPORTER: I SWEAR TO GOD I DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING

BALE: Swear to ME!!!!!!! (drops him)

[Derrida]

BALE: (while dangling the top story of the sears tower) Why did you write that stuff?

SUN REPORTER: I SWEAR TO GOD I DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING

BALE: Swear to ME!!!!!!! (drops him)


:D

[bonoferox]

How long til someone complains about this being another TDK thread ;)

BALE: (while dangling the top story of the sears tower) Why did you write that stuff?

SUN REPORTER: I SWEAR TO GOD I DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING

BALE: Swear to ME!!!!!!! (drops him)

Well said :)

I highly doubt this story has an ounce of truth to it. He does a good job of keeping his personal life private, which means he respects them enough in my opinion. This is just a load of rubbish.

[KCJ506]

How long til someone complains about this being another TDK thread ;)

BALE: (while dangling the top story of the sears tower) Why did you write that stuff?

SUN REPORTER: I SWEAR TO GOD I DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING

BALE: Swear to ME!!!!!!! (drops him)

I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything when I read this.

[Cunning Visions]

The Sun should not be considered a source for anything....except toilet paper.

[MadsenOMC]

Report: 'Batman' accused of assaulting mom, sister

By RAPHAEL G. SATTER, Associated Press Writer 3 minutes ago

Batman star Christian Bale was arrested Tuesday over allegations of assault, British media reported.

British media had reported that Bale's mother and sister complained they were assaulted by the 34-year-old actor at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Sunday night, a day before the European premiere of his latest film, "The Dark Knight."

The women made the allegation at a local police station in southern England on Monday, Britain's Press Association news agency said. It later said Bale had been arrested, citing "police sources."

Asked whether Bale was in custody, a police spokesman did not refer to him by name but said: "A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault."

The spokesman spoke anonymously in line with force policy and refused to go into more detail. British police do not name suspects before they are formally charged.

U.S.-based representatives for Bale didn't immediately return messages seeking comment. Repeated phone calls to Bale's London representative went unanswered.

The Sun newspaper said police didn't question the actor Monday because they didn't want to interfere with the premiere of the movie.

Wales-born Bale first made a splash as the child star of Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" in 1987. His screen credits also include "American Psycho," "The Machinist" and "Batman Begins."

In "The Dark Knight," Bale reprises the role of wealthy playboy Bruce Wayne and his crime-fighting alter-ego Batman, a brooding vigilante superhero still scarred by the murder of his parents.

The film, which stars the late Heath Ledger as Batman's nemesis The Joker, took in a record $158.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend in the U.S. last week.

[Dogma]

Really hope this isn't true. That'll suck.

Without wanting to cast any doubt on him he does come across as incredibly intense in interviews.

[MadsenOMC]

It is true. He has been arrested.

Batman actor Christian Bale has been arrested in connection with an allegation of assault.

By Chris Irvine
Last Updated: 2:59PM BST 22 Jul 2008

Christian Bale, who plays Batman in The Dark Knight, has been arrested over allegations of assault

Bale, 34, attended a police station after it was reported his mother and sister had reported him to police.

The alleged incident was believed to have taken place on Sunday night at Park Lane's Dorchester Hotel where Bale is staying.

His mother Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, are said to have gone to a police station in Hampshire to make the allegation, which was subsequently referred to the Metropolitan Police.

A Met Police spokesman said: "A 34-year-old man attended a London Police Station on Tuesday by appointment and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault.

"He currently remains in custody."

Despite the alleged incident and report, Bale was allowed to attend the first European screening of the new Batman blockbuster The Dark Knight in London's West End on Monday night uninterrupted.

Bale was joined on the red carpet by Maggie Gyllenhaal, who plays love interest Rachel Dawes, and Sir Michael Caine who plays Bruce Wayne's faithful butler and father figure Alfred.

The film took a record $158.3 million in its opening weekend at the US box office overtaking Spiderman 3, which took £151.1 million.

Interest in the film has increased because of the death of Heath Ledger.

His performance as Batman's arch nemesis The Joker, has been widely tipped by critics, as well as Caine, to receive a posthumous Oscar.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/2444863/Batman-actor-Christian-Bale-arrested-over-assault-allegation.html

[echo_bravo]

:eek::(

Uhhhhhh this isnt good.

Hopefully he was just practicing a film role or something. Harsh Times 2.:confused:

[JJFlamingo]

Jeez, Ledger didn't outshine him THAT much...:(

[MadsenOMC]

One day you are the star of the movie with the best opening weekend ever, and the next day you are in jail. That is crazy. However, if this is true, what a fucking asshole. Your mom and sister? That is low.

[Tweek]

Meh. That is very low indeed.


:eek::(

Uhhhhhh this isnt good.

Hopefully he was just practicing a film role or something. Harsh Times 2.:confused:

Don't say that! They might be reading. Harsh Times... Shudder.

[Lost in Space]

How long til someone complains about this being another TDK thread ;)




Right....NOW!*!*!**!*^*^*))*(%$*%@)#*

[APzombie]

Wow. Everyone thinks of Christian as a role model for kids. what the fuck happened?

[Preston_79]

Wow. Everyone thinks of Christian as a role model for kids. what the fuck happened?


I don't know anyone that thought he was role model.

Anyway, whatever he did to his sister and mom it couldn't have been that bad. He went to the European Batman premier after it happened. What a fool.

[Crimson_Regret]

I really don't know what to think on this one, Bale is without a doubt one of my favourite actors at this time, I will keep my opinions on hold until more info comes to light.

:confused:

[electriclite]

Looks like the cops finally got the Batman.



Man, I hope this is the kind of assault where you get charged because you started breaking things around the people who're pressing the charges against you, and something ricocheted off a wall and hit them.

Goddammit Bale, it'd better be!

[xseanymacx]

Its still allegations though. Yes he was arrested but he allegedly assaulted them.

Maybe they're just bitches trying to get the riches.

[Shinigami]

Everyone thinks of Christian as a role model for kids.

He's never even starred in a kid-accessible movie, has he?

Why are people acting so ashamed in this man anyways for unconfirmed reports of assault? I'm disgusted by this moral hypocrisy. Magazines and its fans insult celebrities over littering, accidentally parking in a handicap space, or expressing their religious and political views, even though all of these "oh so sinfuls" are things everyday people do without the public's damnation. And this situation of Bale's is the same thing. He didn't even break his one rule.
The peanut gallery was just as mad after that Adam Baldwin phone recording...even though everybody refers to their daughters as pigs almost daily (probably as "whore" and "slut" too), making the public and their silly ethical outcry moot. It's time to stop this judgmental mindset. Where will it end? I worry over the day celebrities will be crucified for beating their spouses, murdering strangers, or destroying third world countries.

In related news, batman might very well be corruptible after all.
...and maybe this isn't a proper subject for me to kid around with. Because whatever happened, it's a bummer that an actor in the spotlight was put in jail, and it's a bummer that his mother and sister felt the need to report something to police. Regardless of the facts or fictions, the whole situation is surely embarrassing or painful for everyone involved. I hope it gets resolved quickly and relatively painlessly.

[APzombie]

they waited till after the press and the premiere before making an arrest. So i guess they either trusted him not to bale (no pun intended) or its not that serious.

[Raimo69]

That sucks. They had to do something to him.

[MadsenOMC]

they waited till after the press and the premiere before making an arrest. So i guess they either trusted him not to bale (no pun intended) or its not that serious.

Or it is a celebrity receiving preferential treatment.

I do agree that it is important to avoid rushing to judgment without all of the facts/details. There's two sides to every story.

[APzombie]

He's never even starred in a kid-accessible movie, has he?

I guess Newsies and Little Women (kinda) but he is the batman. I remember an interview with him where he said he knew he was Batman when a kid came up to him and told him he was his hero. He probably wouldn't be as much of one as, say Spider-Man or Superman, but kids listen to these things.

[CyclicNightmare]

They had to do something to him.
I agree with this. Assaulting two women you're related to is often justified.

[MadsenOMC]

I agree with this. Assaulting two women you're related to is often justified.

Really? Where, in Alabama?

[Shinigami]

Well, I don't want to overstate anything, but kids can watch the Batman movies, enjoy them, and love the actor playing Batman... without even noticing the gossip or trespasses of his personal life. I can't picture an 8 year-old sitting there watching CNN with his Batman stuffed toy, and seeing "Bale arrested for alleged assault!" on the ticker-tape. One of the most wonderful ways that movies affect people is by showing strong, lawful idols like batman or spiderman to kids, and I (rather hopefully) assume that kids young enough to have these types of idols aren't old enough to let those idols be broken down by newspapers and Yahoo! articles.

This isn't exactly solving world hunger, but it's a nice thought.

[jdparker]

You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.

[electriclite]

You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.
clever man.

[echo_bravo]

Maybe he thought they were terminators.:confused:

Still stuck in that John Conner role I guess.

[I Am Legend]

That sucks. They had to do something to him.

This is perhaps the stupidest post I have ever read on this forum --- and that's saying a lot.

[Brendan M.]

The tabloids are bullshit and the people in the media who write them need to pull the cocks out of their asses. Something happens and these jerk-offs blow it out of proportion cause they have nothing better to write about. If TDK hadn't come out, these guys might not even be writing about this since they'd still be busy digging stuff up on Lohan and Spears.

Christian Bale still has my support. His business is his business alone. It doesn't need to be written about for school girls to read about in the Enquirer.

[ListersParanoia]

I agree with this. Assaulting two women you're related to is often justified.

If you can define the word "assault" that will determine my opinion on this matter, did he throw a peeled banana into his sister's face or did he beat them mercilessly with a tire iron?

Everyone's starving to cash in on Dark Knight fever so it wouldn't suprise me one smegging bit of this was all sensationalized just to catch a few nickels at the magazine rack.

[Tweek]

He's never even starred in a kid-accessible movie, has he?

Maybe if you had a loose interpretation of kid-accessible?



The peanut gallery was just as mad after that Adam Baldwin phone recording...even though everybody refers to their daughters as pigs almost daily (probably as "whore" and "slut" too), making the public and their silly ethical outcry moot. It's time to stop this judgmental mindset. Where will it end? I worry over the day celebrities will be crucified for beating their spouses, murdering strangers, or destroying third world countries.


Wow... Color me confused. (Plus, it was Alec Baldwin)



That sucks. They had to do something to him.

You know... Details aren't really known. Assault charges CAN be brought on for very minor things. But none of us know the dude.

[TeeRay]

What a shame. He's just another, asshole celebrity.

At least he didn't resist arrest, so maybe he knows he messed up.

[Derrida]

Just heard on the radio that Bale was released almost immediately, and that the charge was VERBAL assault. Apparently Bale has had little contact with his mother and sister after his parents got divorced. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if they were trying to squeeze him for money...

I can see the scenario, they gave him an ultimatum and if he didn't comply they would go to the cops. I might be completely off target but if you watch Bale at the UK premiere after the alleged "assault" he appears to be his calm, cool self and not like a nut-job.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/video/2008/jul/22/darkknightpremiere

[fooknasty]

What a shame. He's just another, asshole celebrity.

At least he didn't resist arrest, so maybe he knows he messed up.

We don't even know what he did.

On one hand, if the police waited to arrest him, it probably isn't that bad. However, for his mom and daughter to go to the police station, that's not good.

Bale always seemed like the celebrity you would want to be; good at his work and private about his life.

I will reserve judgement until more is known.

[APzombie]

Christian Bale's attorneys released a statement Tuesday denying assault allegations that led to the actor's arrest in London:

"Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister," the star's lawyers said in the statement. "Mr. Bale who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question, and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police. At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr. Bale."

So its cleared up. Some are saying it was verbal assault. I kinda feel bad for him now to be honest, that doesn't mean i don't also feel bad for his mother and sister, but it seems like a hell of a situation.

If he layed a hand on either of them they probobly wouldn't let him go so soon.

[Derrida]

Another article claims Bale pushed one of them in the heat of the moment:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/2445620/Batman-actor-Christian-Bale-released-after-assault-allegation-arrest.html

However there seems to be very hard feelings among the family members as Christian was the only one at his father's death bed (his parents split in 1991).

BTW - Bale's mum was a circus clown?

[Bourne101]

If it was simply verbal assault toward a couple of unsupportive family members trying to grub some money (which is exactly what it sounds like) then I could really care less, in fact, it's completely stupid for these reports to even be processed.

[Bourne101]

However there seems to be very hard feelings among the family members as Christian was the only one at his father's death bed (his parents split in 1991).

Sounds like the mother and sister are a couple of fucking nutjobs. No wonder Christian got a little verbally rowdy.

[xseanymacx]

I called it;)

Bitches man...bitches...

[fooknasty]

If it was simply verbal assault toward a couple of unsupportive family members trying to grub some money (which is exactly what it sounds like) then I could really care less, in fact, it's completely stupid for these reports to even be processed.

Yeah this is what I am hoping. I am hearing now that he wasn't even charged, just brought in for questioning.

[CuatroDiablos]

The funny thing is that it was his Mother and Sister?...so it's kinda hard to believe.

[APzombie]

Yeah this is what I am hoping. I am hearing now that he wasn't even charged, just brought in for questioning.

In England they can arrest you just to bring you in for questioning, so yea, i bet your right that that might be the case.

[john_rambo]

http://batman.ugo.com/images/galleries/batman_begins_filmtv/3.jpg
"Is Christian Bale gonna have to choke a bitch?"

[FLAME_ON]

He must be juicing again...



On a serious note though, that is too bad, but we don't know the full story... what seems shitty to me though is that they went to the police instead of dealing with it as a family. That would burn some bridges for me if I was Bale.

[Derrida]

Bale denies the assault:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20213954,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontent

Most likely he used foul and aggressive language which could have upset his mother and sister. Sometimes verbal abuse cuts deeper than physical...

[TeeRay]

VERBAL assault?

You can get arrested for that?

Really?

I take back my previous post.

[Derrida]

The funny thing is that it was his Mother and Sister?...so it's kinda hard to believe.

Just google "Christian Bale biography" and you 'll soon see that he is not very close to his mother and particularly his sister Sharon. He seems to be closer to his other two sisters.

[jolanar]

Just heard on the radio that Bale was released almost immediately, and that the charge was VERBAL assault. Apparently Bale has had little contact with his mother and sister after his parents got divorced. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if they were trying to squeeze him for money...

I can see the scenario, they gave him an ultimatum and if he didn't comply they would go to the cops. I might be completely off target but if you watch Bale at the UK premiere after the alleged "assault" he appears to be his calm, cool self and not like a nut-job.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/video/2008/jul/22/darkknightpremiere

Whew. Thats good to hear. Amazing what a difference the lack of one word can make.

[SkyNet]

it seems like these 2 whores are just over dramatic bitches!

ive dealt with my fair share of them.. not that ive ever been accused of assault or anything.. but i have dealt with the "You just called me a bitch" but i didnt, i said you are ACTING like a bitch!! There IS a difference!

fucking women! (not all of them though.. just the ones ive dated up to this point)!

[Derrida]

VERBAL assault?

You can get arrested for that?

Really?

I take back my previous post.

Absolutely - especially if the party at the end of the verbal abuse thinks there is a threat involved - then yes you can go to the cops and file a report. I did some legal filing for Sussex police in the UK for a while and you can't believe the shit that people are willing to report - "He called me a cunt! That means he will cut my throat". Swear to God...

[Del]

A friend of mine lost his cool towards his ex-girlfriend awhile ago: a crack ho who is severely neglecting their two year old son ( I am NOT exagurating here: crack ho that severely neglects their kid). He got verbal with her, she called the cops, now he is on a 5 year parole for 'abuse'..

Go figure.. :mad:

[project 86]

i knew he couldn't run from Gordon too long

[Derrida]

Since everyone's is wondering why Bale wasn't questioned until after the premiere:

"According to reports, authorities did not attempt to arrest the star until after the high-profile event because they were certain Bale would not flee the country to resist arrest, adding that the lack of severity in the case did not warrant an immediate response."

So that completely rules out any physical violence.

Source:
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/bale%20denies%20assault%20allegations_1075052

[Derrida]

Sorry double post

[Shinigami]

Wow... Color me confused. (Plus, it was Alec Baldwin)


The answer to your confusion: I'm an unfunny person who makes a lot of jokes nobody can tell are jokes because they aren't funny. I was kidding.
If it helps to illustrate my unique humor-dysfunction, think of me as a John McCain-type. "So! I stopped beating my wife today..."
Or, if you aren't into American politics, think of me as a Joker sort, since we're making a lot of Batman references today. "Watch me make this pencil disappear!"

...oh, and at least this whole thing with Bale wasn't as serious as I thought.

[JohnLocke2342]

moral of the story: Don't believe shitty articles until it's verified and everything is cleared up. Christian Bale went form being called a piece of shit and a typical celebrity asshole, to people feeling sorry for him about his parents in less then 12 hours on this site. Priceless.


Bale for President

[thedudeman69]

moral of the story: Don't believe shitty articles until it's verified and everything is cleared up. Christian Bale went form being called a piece of shit and a typical celebrity asshole, to people feeling sorry for him about his parents in less then 12 hours on this site. Priceless.


Bale for President


Yeah that's the way the world works, man

[jaw2929]

I'm not bothered. What issues Bale and his family have aren't any of our business, in all reality. Shit happens. He's a fantastic fucking actor, and I don't give a shit about this. This is his business to deal with, I'm not going to worry about it. I get that with celebrity comes tabloid's, etc. but I'm not going to let some unknown altercation with his family, detur me from enjoying his work on the big screen.

[fooknasty]

Yeah that's the way the world works, man

Yeah that's horeshit. People didn't even know any of the facts yet, and suddenly Bale is a social pariah. Dammit.....

[Mr.HyDe807]

This thread should be nominated for "Most Bipolar Thread of the year"

[BadCoverVersion]

it seems like these 2 whores are just over dramatic bitches!

Jesus, a little decorum wouldn't go amiss! It's hardly surprising you have issues with your 'whores'.

Glad this matter appears to be resolved. Sounds like there's no love lost between these particular Bales.

[Shockwave]

I honestly think theres wayyyy more to this then weve heard so far, but i wouldnt be suprised if it was just a pissy family affair.

[ElderPredator]

It's none of our business anyway so we shouldn't even be talking about it. Just like the bullshit with Alec Baldwin and his daughter. That is his own family issue yet Larry King played the entire fucking message on his talk show...wtf?

We all know that Bale is a great guy and that he didn't do anything bad at all because they would have arrested his ass on the spot if otherwise and wouldn't have cared about a movie premiere. Bale is still the king!

[MadsenOMC]

I read elsewhere that his mother and sister got extremely drunk and Bale refused to walk them down the red carpet because of that. His sister apparently didn't take kindly to that and caused a little trouble.

[ElderPredator]

Here is why the media blows everything out of proportion cause this is what actually happened and is now confirmed by sources:

I've checked around concerning this and it turns out that the complaint was not filed by his mother and sister at all but a neighbor after Bale got in a argument with his mother and sister. And according to his mother, he didn't even start the argument. Don't make this out to be more than it is.

So there you have it.

[MadsenOMC]

We all know that Bale is a great guy

Wait how do we know that?

[ElderPredator]

Wait how do we know that?

Cause I've heard countless interviews from people who known him and worked with him that say he is the greatest guy ever. We all know for a fact that if he was an asshole, people would say so.

[DepartedLad]

I had assumed he had asked for a glass of water at The Bar (http://www.thedorchester.com/restaurants_bars/dorchester_bar.html) at The Dorchester. That, to me, would constitute a verbal assault.

[MadsenOMC]

Cause I've heard countless interviews from people who known him and worked with him that say he is the greatest guy ever. We all know for a fact that if he was an asshole, people would say so.

Well of course they say that. They aren't going to publicly say that he is an asshole. Plenty of people in Hollywood are assholes but no one is publicly saying so.

[ElderPredator]

Well of course they say that. They aren't going to publicly say that he is an asshole. Plenty of people in Hollywood are assholes but no one is publicly saying so.

Oh well, he's still good though cause it's been confirmed on what happened.

[MadsenOMC]

Yes it is nice to know that he is not a lowlife who beat up his mom and sister. Like almost everyone else here I think Bale is an excellent actor.

[I Am Legend]

I don’t know how Bale pulled off those stunts in The Dark Knight will all of your heads stuck snugly up his ass. :p

[Cop No. 633]

Jesus, a little decorum wouldn't go amiss! It's hardly surprising you have issues with your 'whores'.

Glad this matter appears to be resolved. Sounds like there's no love lost between these particular Bales.

I love how a lot of these "scandals" really bring out the neurosis and issues of the members than the actual topic at hand. It's like people can't wait to let the pent up stuff in their head spill out all over the keyboard for any little reason.

Probably why I don't frequent this section as often. I get more of a laugh from the replies than the actual subject of the thread. But I too am happy this was nothing more than bullshit.

[Mr. Creasy]

You either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain.

Hahahaha well said...

[SkyNet]

Jesus, a little decorum wouldn't go amiss! It's hardly surprising you have issues with your 'whores'.




You ever dated a chick who while on the way to Universal Studios Orlando, you are listening to Bloodhound Gang in the car... when we get to Universal Studios, i shut off the car, ready for my fun filled day at Universal Studios, only to have the bitch turn to me and say "if you ever play anything like that around me again, i'll slap the shit out of you" (I didnt really talk to her for the next half hour, until she apologized)(Thats right... thats how i roll)

so yes... fuck "Decorum". I have dealt with chicks like the ones that Bale appears to be dealing with.. fucking over dramatic pieces of shit. SO i mean... ya i have had problems with these "Whores"... im not sure if you havnt had enough experience with the opposite sex to run into these types yet.. or if you just have been lucky enough to avoid females with these character traits! Either way... you are lucky!

[Derrida]

I don’t know how Bale pulled off those stunts in The Dark Knight will all of your heads stuck snugly up his ass. :p

Since your avatar is a puppet (Kermit) maybe you can tell the rest of the board how it feels having a fist up your ass 24/7. :D

[sarah1980]

isn't just alittle too convenient(sp?) that this comes out right after TDK opens and hits it big

:rolleyes:

[MoovEDude]

One day you are the star of the movie with the best opening weekend ever, and the next day you are in jail. That is crazy. However, if this is true, what a fucking asshole. Your mom and sister? That is low.

I heard they are all estranged and rumor is they showed up at his hotel drunk looking for money...Also, it is now being called verbal assault. I will wait to hear the real story.

[DaveyJoeG]

Guys, if he hit them he would be charged for assault AND battery. In British law battery implies physical contact. Assault most likely means that he shouted at them. People are way too quick to make assumptions these days.

[Tweek]

"Is Christian Bale gonna have to choke a bitch?"

No. But we all go a little mad sometimes... Oops, wrong movie.


The answer to your confusion: I'm an unfunny person who makes a lot of jokes nobody can tell are jokes because they aren't funny. I was kidding.
If it helps to illustrate my unique humor-dysfunction, think of me as a John McCain-type. "So! I stopped beating my wife today..."
Or, if you aren't into American politics, think of me as a Joker sort, since we're making a lot of Batman references today. "Watch me make this pencil disappear!"

...oh, and at least this whole thing with Bale wasn't as serious as I thought.
What the hell?! John McCain? The dude from Die Hard? (You're not the only unfunny one.)


Jesus, a little decorum wouldn't go amiss! It's hardly surprising you have issues with your 'whores'.


Well... We bitches be trippin'. ;)

You ever dated a chick who while on the way to Universal Studios Orlando, you are listening to Bloodhound Gang in the car... when we get to Universal Studios, i shut off the car, ready for my fun filled day at Universal Studios, only to have the bitch turn to me and say "if you ever play anything like that around me again, i'll slap the shit out of you" (I didnt really talk to her for the next half hour, until she apologized)(Thats right... thats how i roll)

so yes... fuck "Decorum". I have dealt with chicks like the ones that Bale appears to be dealing with.. fucking over dramatic pieces of shit. SO i mean... ya i have had problems with these "Whores"... im not sure if you havnt had enough experience with the opposite sex to run into these types yet.. or if you just have been lucky enough to avoid females with these character traits! Either way... you are lucky!


Could be wrong but seeing as how she had a baby, she's at least somewhat female.

And I'd be pissed at anyone playing Bloodhound Gang. But threatening isn't how I roll. :p

[BadCoverVersion]

You ever dated a chick who while on the way to Universal Studios Orlando, you are listening to Bloodhound Gang in the car... when we get to Universal Studios, i shut off the car, ready for my fun filled day at Universal Studios, only to have the bitch turn to me and say "if you ever play anything like that around me again, i'll slap the shit out of you" (I didnt really talk to her for the next half hour, until she apologized)(Thats right... thats how i roll)

so yes... fuck "Decorum". I have dealt with chicks like the ones that Bale appears to be dealing with.. fucking over dramatic pieces of shit. SO i mean... ya i have had problems with these "Whores"... im not sure if you havnt had enough experience with the opposite sex to run into these types yet.. or if you just have been lucky enough to avoid females with these character traits! Either way... you are lucky!

If somebody played Bloodhound Gang in my presence, I'd slap them round the chops. Not because it's misogynistic bullshit, but because it's absolutely tuneless inane offal devoid of any musical or artistic merit.

Can't say I'm fully ingratiated with your typical 'bitch' or 'whore' depending on what you call her any given weekday, but you're a fucking loon if you think any female with the potential to cross you is a she-devil.

[thedudeman69]

You ever dated a chick who while on the way to Universal Studios Orlando, you are listening to Bloodhound Gang in the car... when we get to Universal Studios, i shut off the car, ready for my fun filled day at Universal Studios, only to have the bitch turn to me and say "if you ever play anything like that around me again, i'll slap the shit out of you" (I didnt really talk to her for the next half hour, until she apologized)(Thats right... thats how i roll)

so yes... fuck "Decorum". I have dealt with chicks like the ones that Bale appears to be dealing with.. fucking over dramatic pieces of shit. SO i mean... ya i have had problems with these "Whores"... im not sure if you havnt had enough experience with the opposite sex to run into these types yet.. or if you just have been lucky enough to avoid females with these character traits! Either way... you are lucky!


You are the reason women call us pigs.

[electriclite]

You ever dated a chick who while on the way to Universal Studios Orlando, you are listening to Bloodhound Gang in the car... when we get to Universal Studios, i shut off the car, ready for my fun filled day at Universal Studios, only to have the bitch turn to me and say "if you ever play anything like that around me again, i'll slap the shit out of you" (I didnt really talk to her for the next half hour, until she apologized)(Thats right... thats how i roll)

so yes... fuck "Decorum". I have dealt with chicks like the ones that Bale appears to be dealing with.. fucking over dramatic pieces of shit. SO i mean... ya i have had problems with these "Whores"... im not sure if you havnt had enough experience with the opposite sex to run into these types yet.. or if you just have been lucky enough to avoid females with these character traits! Either way... you are lucky!
Here's an apropo question:

What the fuck are you doing seeking these women out? Apparently you've got a resume full of them giving you the experience to sort out a gaggle of them from the fray. And no they don't just happen to fall into your life. You're either born of one or you seek their company for some deep-rooted Freudian issues.


So really.... what the hell is your problem?

[Moviefan1234]

You are the reason women call us pigs.

Well said, very well said. SkyNet, take a chill pill man. You should always treat a woman like you would treat your mother or grandmother, no matter what they say to you. Women are to be respected.

[ListersParanoia]

Well said, very well said. SkyNet, take a chill pill man. You should always treat a woman like you would treat your mother or grandmother, no matter what they say to you. Women are to be respected.

I'm sorry but respect should always be earned, it shouldn't be handed out like candy simply because a person happens to fit certain gender criteria. I'm met many women who deserve NO respect and I've met many men who deserve NO respect. Decent individuals deserve respect regardless of their sex.

[RicochetShaw]

You ever dated a chick who while on the way to Universal Studios Orlando, you are listening to Bloodhound Gang in the car... when we get to Universal Studios, i shut off the car, ready for my fun filled day at Universal Studios, only to have the bitch turn to me and say "if you ever play anything like that around me again, i'll slap the shit out of you" (I didnt really talk to her for the next half hour, until she apologized)(Thats right... thats how i roll)

so yes... fuck "Decorum". I have dealt with chicks like the ones that Bale appears to be dealing with.. fucking over dramatic pieces of shit. SO i mean... ya i have had problems with these "Whores"... im not sure if you havnt had enough experience with the opposite sex to run into these types yet.. or if you just have been lucky enough to avoid females with these character traits! Either way... you are lucky!


http://joblo.com/forums/pictures/8381/image_8c2631d9.jpg

[Scarfather]

I'm sorry but respect should always be earned, it shouldn't be handed out like candy simply because a person happens to fit certain gender criteria. I'm met many women who deserve NO respect and I've met many men who deserve NO respect. Decent individuals deserve respect regardless of their sex.

In this case, Moviefan's use of the word "respect" was a euphemism for "common courtesy".

Of course you don't go around respecting everybody, but you should respect their right to be who they are.

And certainly not stoop to the collective prick/bitch level. That's what separates the men from boys: how they handle stupid bullshit.

Edit: Ricochet wins.

[Shockwave]

I'm sorry but respect should always be earned, it shouldn't be handed out like candy simply because a person happens to fit certain gender criteria. I'm met many women who deserve NO respect and I've met many men who deserve NO respect. Decent individuals deserve respect regardless of their sex.

Quoted for truth.

[Moviefan1234]

In this case, Moviefan's use of the word "respect" was a euphemism for "common courtesy".

Of course you don't go around respecting everybody, but you should respect their right to be who they are.

[/COLOR]

Thank you, you phrased it much better than I did. Regardless of any way you look at it (for the most part), women get more respect than men wherever you go . It's the way the world works, and I am supportive of it. Maybe I'm old school on this matter, but I'm a firm believer of opening the door for my fiance, giving her my coat when she's cold, making sure she gets served first, etc. Chivalry is one of the biggest things this world is missing.

[Shinigami]

The moderator just posted a picture from someone's personal profile as an insult. I'll translate the subtleties: "Look at this stupid asshole." Sheesh. Just because someone is using harsh language doesn't mean they're misogynistic dicks. I've known tons of people that act like SkyNet, and mean no harm. Do you schmoes live in gated communities of politeness, etiquette, and grace, to react so much at this guy's impolite, graceless post?


Edit:
Maybe everybody should go back to calling Bale an asshole. Actually, I have a better way to distract from the hate on SkyNet...
!THE DARK KNIGHT!

[syxxpac]

You are the reason women call us pigs.

Actually, in general it's more the forced machismo born of latent masculine insecurity and the constant slavering over any celebrity with airbrushed tits and hip bones so sharp they could poke someone's eye out. But, ya know, I'd still bang _____ silly (points to latest FHM chick and saves manly face in the process). Hoooaaah!

But that other stuff too, yeah.

Anywho, good to see this story cleared up. Couple o' grubbin' tarts, them's Bale womens. Give 'em that good word, Chris.

But wait! There's more, my Random Joke Of The Day - Check this out:

http://www.armyofmom.com/uploaded_images/christianbale-781557.jpg

^ I just "posted Bale". Get it? HA!

[Shinigami]

^ I just "posted Bale". Get it? HA!

You made me spit out my drink. All over the keyboard.
Hopefully this won't short out anyth#@nf )_!)#IC>F><^#$@!YOUMAYCALLMEHAL#@> %$#^!

[Scarfather]

I clicked Quote instead of Edit and all I got was this lame t-shirt.

[X-Nightcrawler]

I clicked Quote instead of Edit and all I got was this lame t-shirt.

I'm with stupid. :D

. . . yes that's my joke. I couldn't do Bale puns anymore, can I syxxpac? Thank you very much.

[NathanRomano]

You are the reason women call us pigs.



I completely mis read something. But yeah, you're right

[syxxpac]

I'm with stupid. :D

. . . yes that's my joke. I couldn't do Bale puns anymore, can I syxxpac? Thank you very much.

Shhhhh. It's okay. Just let The Funny SHOWER over you. Deeeeep breath... and out. And iiiiiiin... and out. There. Now isn't that better? :D

Would it help matters if I said one of your Favorite Sci-Fi Movies Evah (TM) Serenity rocked the shit? 'Course it would.

GASP! I've veered off-topic... Shit... I'm tellin' ya, I'm like a dog chasing cars, I wouldn't know what to do with one if I caught it! I just seem to... TYPE... THINGS...

[jaw2929]

Since your avatar is a puppet (Kermit) maybe you can tell the rest of the board how it feels having a fist up your ass 24/7. :D

OOOPS!!! ZING! :p


And to the guy that said "Men should treat all women as if they were your mother/grandma", I make this assumption (worded in a question) that could be completely wrong:

I'm guessing with a completely fucking asinine statement like that, you were raised by a single mom, no?

[ListersParanoia]

Thank you, you phrased it much better than I did. Regardless of any way you look at it (for the most part), women get more respect than men wherever you go . It's the way the world works, and I am supportive of it. Maybe I'm old school on this matter, but I'm a firm believer of opening the door for my fiance, giving her my coat when she's cold, making sure she gets served first, etc. Chivalry is one of the biggest things this world is missing.

That is something I can definitely get on board with, chivalry is a dying art and it's heartbreaking.

[KcMsterpce]

I really like SkyNet's "bitch" or "whore". I gotta get me one of those. Sounds like she's got a GREAT taste in music!

As with Bale... since I don't know ANYTHING about what's going on yet, I will not think one way or another about the issue.

[Mr. Fred Krueger]

Thank you, you phrased it much better than I did. Regardless of any way you look at it (for the most part), women get more respect than men wherever you go . It's the way the world works, and I am supportive of it. Maybe I'm old school on this matter, but I'm a firm believer of opening the door for my fiance, giving her my coat when she's cold, making sure she gets served first, etc. Chivalry is one of the biggest things this world is missing.


Quoted for truth. I know where Moviefan's coming from here. I get a lot of flack from my guy friends/brothers for being chivalrous towards my girl (I always open the door for her, front the bill as much as I can), but that's my nature as well: she deserves the respect and common courtesy.

Now, as far as the Bale thing--it looks like it was nothing after all. I knew the moment I heard it that he'd A) be out in a few hours and B) that it'd be some misunderstanding. From the looks of it, it seems to have been nothing more than a shouting match.

[dennisv]

"Hey, mother!" *Axes* "Try to get a reservation at Dorsia now, you bitch!!"


Sorry I couldnt resist.

[Brendan M.]

Whatever happened, I forgive him. I would do the same for us.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5083/jesusbaleuq1.jpg

[Mopar Fanatic]

Looks like Joker won after all. First he corrupted Harvey Dent, now Batman beats his mom! Bwaaahahahahhahahaahahahaaaa!!

[SkyNet]

i fail to see how i didnt treat my ex gf with respect in that situation???

I had a bloodhound gang cd in my car... we were on our way to universal.. the cd played... she didnt say anything... when we got there, she said what she said... and i didnt do anything... so if any of you people can explain to me where in that situation i did wrong, please explain... cuz if she wanted Bloodhound off the cd, all she had to do was say "hey can you take this out" and i would have. So ya.. some of you may need to explain that for me...

also.. Ricochet or whatever your name is.. how is posting a picture of me while im having a good time on a film set relevant??? (that picture was taken while i had one of those big fans blowing up my shirt) So i fail to see your point, if you could explain that one to me as well...


so ya... ive dealt with one or 2 psychos... how does that mean i attract them??? Ive also had great relationships that have ended due to relocating... and im still cool with basically all of the females ive dated and come in contact with... except for 2... and i agree... the chicks i have dated have been FAR out of my league, and sometimes when you date a chick who is a former model, and a former anorexic, and a jesus freak (which i am not)(and thats all 1 girl).. you are going to get some weird situations out of that relationship!!

so wherever this shit storm came from on me... if you all could clear that up for me.. i'd be much obliged, thanks

after going back and reading some of your alls posts... you all are saying "oh chivalry is dead" blah blah blah... "I open the door for my girl"

who said i dont?? I dont get all of you basically... because i said two money grubbing drunk people are "Whores" and "Bitches" that means i dont treat women with respect? cut me a break!!

I open the door for my ladies, i pay for basically everything, i watch what they want to watch, i see what they want to see, and i do basically what they want to do! Basically im a pushover! In that situation, if she didnt want to listen to it.. she could have said so, trust me, she was the type of chick that would have said something if she didnt like it!

And ricochet: if your post was to insult me?!?! You lost me on that one... if it was to somehow say that i am an unattractive dude... i mean, thats cool... i know what i am working with, and i know what type of girl i am capable of landing.. thus the statement about me getting females that are far out of my league!

and DudeMan... if you are getting called a Pig by females... maybe it's something about YOU that they have a problem with.. not everyone else?!

[Rapture27]

I hear Bale and DMX are good homies....looks like its rubbing off.

[FLAME_ON]

Skynet... my only problem with you is that you not only own a Bloodhound Gang cd, but you listen to it. That's a way larger problem than anyone is saying about your treatment of women. May God have mercy on your soul. :eek:

[Tweek]

http://www.armyofmom.com/uploaded_images/christianbale-781557.jpg

^ I just "posted Bale". Get it? HA!

Jeez. :D




so wherever this shit storm came from on me... if you all could clear that up for me.. i'd be much obliged, thanks


Came off as quite angry and personalizing the situation we know quite little about.

[Preston_79]

Just heard on the radio that Bale was released almost immediately, and that the charge was VERBAL assault. Apparently Bale has had little contact with his mother and sister after his parents got divorced. Wouldn't surprise me a bit if they were trying to squeeze him for money...

I can see the scenario, they gave him an ultimatum and if he didn't comply they would go to the cops. I might be completely off target but if you watch Bale at the UK premiere after the alleged "assault" he appears to be his calm, cool self and not like a nut-job.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/video/2008/jul/22/darkknightpremiere

VERBAL ASSAULT!?!?!

Oh jezuz fucking christ. Who fucking cares then? That's the dumbest shit I've ever heard. That must be some bull shit English law. Verbal assault? I'm going to bed.

[Brendan M.]

i fail to see how i didnt treat my ex gf with respect in that situation???

I had a bloodhound gang cd in my car... we were on our way to universal.. the cd played... she didnt say anything... when we got there, she said what she said... and i didnt do anything... so if any of you people can explain to me where in that situation i did wrong, please explain... cuz if she wanted Bloodhound off the cd, all she had to do was say "hey can you take this out" and i would have. So ya.. some of you may need to explain that for me...

also.. Ricochet or whatever your name is.. how is posting a picture of me while im having a good time on a film set relevant??? (that picture was taken while i had one of those big fans blowing up my shirt) So i fail to see your point, if you could explain that one to me as well...


so ya... ive dealt with one or 2 psychos... how does that mean i attract them??? Ive also had great relationships that have ended due to relocating... and im still cool with basically all of the females ive dated and come in contact with... except for 2... and i agree... the chicks i have dated have been FAR out of my league, and sometimes when you date a chick who is a former model, and a former anorexic, and a jesus freak (which i am not)(and thats all 1 girl).. you are going to get some weird situations out of that relationship!!

so wherever this shit storm came from on me... if you all could clear that up for me.. i'd be much obliged, thanks

after going back and reading some of your alls posts... you all are saying "oh chivalry is dead" blah blah blah... "I open the door for my girl"

who said i dont?? I dont get all of you basically... because i said two money grubbing drunk people are "Whores" and "Bitches" that means i dont treat women with respect? cut me a break!!

I open the door for my ladies, i pay for basically everything, i watch what they want to watch, i see what they want to see, and i do basically what they want to do! Basically im a pushover! In that situation, if she didnt want to listen to it.. she could have said so, trust me, she was the type of chick that would have said something if she didnt like it!

And ricochet: if your post was to insult me?!?! You lost me on that one... if it was to somehow say that i am an unattractive dude... i mean, thats cool... i know what i am working with, and i know what type of girl i am capable of landing.. thus the statement about me getting females that are far out of my league!

and DudeMan... if you are getting called a Pig by females... maybe it's something about YOU that they have a problem with.. not everyone else?!

Yeah, but the thing is no one here really asked for your autobiography. Chill dude, everyone has had girl problems at some point. You're not telling a story here that's never been told before.

[SkyNet]

Skynet... my only problem with you is that you not only own a Bloodhound Gang cd, but you listen to it. That's a way larger problem than anyone is saying about your treatment of women. May God have mercy on your soul. :eek:

ha... well bare in mind, this story is over 2 years old! It was right when the Heavy Load cd or heavy Fine CD came out, and i believe i had just bought it!

My musical selections generally always perplex people, as my two favorite genres are: Death Metal and Trance!!

Yeah, but the thing is no one here really asked for your autobiography. Chill dude, everyone has had girl problems at some point. You're not telling a story here that's never been told before.

when there is as much bile written about me as there is in this thread, i will attempt to defend myself.. and on the internet, the only defense is words...

http://www.joblo.com/forums/pictures/1955/image_083c1ebb.jpg

[Mopar Fanatic]

i fail to see how i didnt treat my ex gf with respect in that situation???

I had a bloodhound gang cd in my car... we were on our way to universal.. the cd played... she didnt say anything... when we got there, she said what she said... and i didnt do anything... so if any of you people can explain to me where in that situation i did wrong, please explain... cuz if she wanted Bloodhound off the cd, all she had to do was say "hey can you take this out" and i would have. So ya.. some of you may need to explain that for me...

Not much to explain, just sounds like a nutty bitch on her period.

[ilovemovies]

Wow. This is getting really off topic.


Back to Bale, this sounds like yet another case of the media/tabloids blowing things WAY out of porportion. Pretty typical actually.

[Brendan M.]

Wow. This is getting really off topic.


Back to Bale, this sounds like yet another case of the media/tabloids blowing things WAY out of porportion. Pretty typical actually.

And as long as society keeps eating it up, they'll keep reporting on any tiny thing they can get, but leave out the most important details and emphasize on words like ASSAULT. Its all about making people look bad.


Damn it, this shit was even on Nancy Grace earlier.

[Tweek]

when there is as much bile written about me as there is in this thread, i will attempt to defend myself.. and on the internet, the only defense is words...



The anecdote started the flow... Or something.

Back on topic: So what the fuck's up with Bale? I mean... Gawd.

[FLAME_ON]

Damn it, this shit was even on Nancy Grace earlier.

Oh god... I'm sure that bitch was trying spin Bale into some monster.

The only problem with this whole thing is that if it were Bale vs. his father and brother it wouldn't have been as much of a "shock". But "oh no!", Bale was yelling at his mother and sister... What the fuck?! Women are people too, they are just as capable as men to get in an argument or piss someone off. I try to live my life without building gender barriers and it pisses me off that it always has to be man vs. woman. And I find my outlook on gender to be very beneficial in social interactions... you don't make assumptions and you don't find yourself, or the other, "in authority".
And although we don't know the details of this situation, why does it have to be "Big Bad Bale beats his mommy and sissy"??? How do we not know those two teamed up and antagonized and argued with Bale until he snapped?? And not snapped as in becoming violent and "abusive" but just stood up for himself and gave them a piece of his mind??
I've had arguments with my mother that (if that was the only time you saw us together) would make it look like we would never speak to each other ever again; but we make up and love each other. If I treat a woman like dog shit, I don't see it as "not treating a woman like a woman", I see it as that's how I treated that particular person.

[Brendan M.]

Oh god... I'm sure that bitch was trying spin Bale into some monster.

I thought so too but she defended him actually. My mom watches the show. I swear to god I don't.

[FLAME_ON]

I thought so too but she defended him actually. My mom watches the show. I swear to god I don't.

Haha, I won't judge... I watch her from time to time for train wreck value.

[Tweek]

Haha, I won't judge... I watch her from time to time for train wreck value.

You can stand to watch her at all?

[thedudeman69]

Haha, I won't judge... I watch her from time to time for train wreck value.

You must have the tolerance of Jesus Christ himself.

[FLAME_ON]

You can stand to watch her at all?

Haha, like I said, "train wreck value". As crazy and unbearably annoying as she is, I find it entertaining to see how worked up she gets by her own ignorant stubbornness. Plus she's pretty funny when she's trying to shut people up. And by funny, I mean "Ha-ha, could you be a bigger bitch?"

[BatDaddy]

I find it funny that while several other details seem to have come out, The Early Show this morning covered the story almost as breaking news - with the fabulous headline of "BATMAN BUSTED" and the puntastic opening line: "Actor Christian Bale has posted bail..." (hey they stole somebody's joke! :D)

CBS is so clever, hahaha...

Anyway, I even thought to myself when I first heard this, "I wonder if there was an argument that a neighbor reported."

And the guy they were interviewing this morning (I don't remember who he was or why he was somehow related to this story) kept wanting to compare Bale to Batman, and how "this is a terrible blow to The Dark Knight's PR machine." And I'm just thinking, WTF DOES THAT MEAN? 1. Bale is not Batman, he PLAYS Batman. You know, like an actor? Yeah, I KNOW, big shock, Batman's not a real person. Weird! 2. It mostly sounds like nothing that is being blown up into something to yes, cash-in on TDK Mania. 3. Sounds like Bale was not charged with anything, nor did he post bail. Way to get the facts straight. 4. "The Dark Knight PR Machine" has pretty much ran its course, hasn't it? All the viral marketing, all the hype, everything... the movie has already opened! What a dumbass.

I hope it's all untrue and that Bale holds a press conference and gives the media a Batman judo chop to the nuts.

If it is true, then I'll lose some respect for him, but I'll still watch his movies.

[echo_bravo]

According to TMZ, apparently Bale lost his temper on the set of Terminator 4.

Christian Bale was one giant raw nerve just days before he allegedly pushed his mother.

TMZ spies tell us Bale was on the set last Friday shooting "Terminator 4" at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.

During a scene, Shane Hurlbut (seriously), director of cinematography, screwed up a shot -- at least in Christian's mind. We're told Bale went ballistic, screaming "I will kick your ass" along with other choice remarks. Several hundred people heard the outburst -- including Military Police -- which was described as "intense."

We're told Bale was "extremely tired and having a bad day."

[dellamorte dellamore]

Another article claims Bale pushed one of them in the heat of the moment:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/2445620/Batman-actor-Christian-Bale-released-after-assault-allegation-arrest.html

However there seems to be very hard feelings among the family members as Christian was the only one at his father's death bed (his parents split in 1991).

BTW - Bale's mum was a circus clown?

She was part of the red triangle circus gang .

[dellamorte dellamore]

Looks like Joker won after all. First he corrupted Harvey Dent, now Batman beats his mom! Bwaaahahahahhahahaahahahaaaa!!

You either die a hero or you live long enough to assault a senior citizen .

[dellamorte dellamore]

Whatever happened, I forgive him. I would do the same for us.

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/5083/jesusbaleuq1.jpg

Uh , you used my likeness without my permission , i'll let it slide this time ;) .

[BakeTheMooCow]

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8104/carusochristianbalejd3.png

[electriclite]

So apparently what sparked the "verbal assault" from Bale was that his mom was talking smack about his wife.

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/07/update_batman_arrested_for_cus.html

[Derrida]

So apparently what sparked the "verbal assault" from Bale was that his mom was talking smack about his wife.

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/07/update_batman_arrested_for_cus.html

We still don't know what exactly went down but the fucking media here in Europe all make it look like Bale beat the crap out of his mother and sister. They are really out to get him and that pisses me off. They have no more information about the case than we do here at the board.

Fuck the media - if Bale is guilty as "charged" I'll eat a bath-tub full of shit but if the whole thing turns out to be nothing more than a domestic non-violent argument, then the fucking media better apologize in bold letters. The man's career should not be destroyed because it is good copy...

[fooknasty]

One of his sisters came out and said it was not a big deal, and was merely a family matter.

I really hate that people are painting Bale as the "typical asshole celebrity".

He has never done anything shitty before, but as soon as his name is even associated with something, BOOM, he is being treated like garbage.

[ListersParanoia]

So apparently what sparked the "verbal assault" from Bale was that his mom was talking smack about his wife.

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/07/update_batman_arrested_for_cus.html

OoOoOoOoh bad move, I've seen quite a few interviews with Bale and he almost worships his wife. He sings her praises every time he's on stage accepting something shiny. If relations with his Mum are already strained and then she started talking shit about her I'm not surprised he blow up. Daft cow.

[Derrida]

Another article about the domestic dispute:

http://www.theimproper.com/Template_Article.aspx?IssueId=4&ArticleId=1986

Check out that lovely pic of Chris and Heath having a great time. Fucking shame that Heath's gone and now Chris's name is dragged through the dirt by a cockhungry media.

[Derrida]

OoOoOoOoh bad move, I've seen quite a few interviews with Bale and he almost worships his wife. He sings her praises every time he's on stage accepting something shiny. If relations with his Mum are already strained and then she started talking shit about her I'm not surprised he blow up. Daft cow.

Yeah I remember the MTV movie awards couple of years ago when Bale won "Best action hero" for BB. The first thing he did was to thank his wife - I awlays found that to be the gesture of a caring and decent person.

[Lucky Denver]

One of his sisters came out and said it was not a big deal, and was merely a family matter.

I really hate that people are painting Bale as the "typical asshole celebrity".

He has never done anything shitty before, but as soon as his name is even associated with something, BOOM, he is being treated like garbage.

Agreed. I can't say anything bad about Bale and do you know why? He name isn't on magazine covers every week and this is the first thing I've heard about him in this fashion. He seems to know how keep his personal affairs separate from his business life.

It really sucks to see a guy you've respected for many years (American Pyscho was one of the key films early in my discovery of film) suddenly cast into the spotlight and immediately have negative attention thrown at him. Especially because of people that don't even seem to be a major part of his life. (I'm going by what I've read and heard)

Bale seems truly beyond tabloid chasing. I hope that he doesn't let it get to him so he can continue to make great movies without people seeing no difference between the actor and the character he plays.

[Derrida]

Bale seems truly beyond tabloid chasing. I hope that he doesn't let it get to him so he can continue to make great movies without people seeing no difference between the actor and the character he plays.

Well put, my man. My concern is that the average Joe will read "Christian Bale" and "Beat shit out of mother and sister" in the same sentence and jump to the conclusion that Bale is scum. Unfortunately once something negative has been printed, it is impossible to erase from people's minds.

By the way, check out this funny piece:
http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/07/23/theory-christian-bales-mom-is-a-part-time-clown-no-really/

[DepartedLad]

People forget, eventually. Either through the magnificence of art—or senility and selective memory (http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080128/banks).

[Lucky Denver]

I wanted to add one more thing.

With everything going on with this guy work wise, I wouldn't mind seeing him take a little break.

He's got two Batman films under his belt since 2005 plus other films in between. He's filming a Terminator movie and is apparently signed on for two more in that series plus possible a third Batman film. The dude is a workaholic and I'd hate to see tabloids add any more stress.

Add to that he lost a good friend while filming The Dark Knight, his biggest film to date.

We love ya dude but it's okay to slow down!

[mightyisis]

I'm really shocked so many people jumped to the conclusion that Bale would just attack someone for nothing. Don't you guys have realatives? Or even worse, in-laws?
Sounds like a typical family scrap with the added benefit of celebrity and fortune thrown in. Now having a mother-in-law and sis-in-law that are catty gold diggers myself I can only imagine the nonsense possible when you are a rising Hollywood star. No one knows the Bale family dynamic for sure so I'll just wait to hear from Bale himself. However, I do know that if telling your mom where to go were a criminal offense my husband would have been in jail a few times himself.

[mightyisis]

sorry. I double posted. I thought I timed out.

[Derrida]

Christian should go all Michael Corleone on his mum and sister after this. Remember how Michael froze out Fredo - "You're not a brother, you're not a friend. I don't want to know you or what you do"

[Mr. Creasy]

This always happens... when someone famous (in sports, music, movies... whatever) gets at the pinacle of his career, either somewoman gets "raped" or someone gets "attacked" or "beaten" by this person.

[jolanar]

http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8104/carusochristianbalejd3.png

Fucking classic.

[axel2k8]

Fucking classic.

Love the fact that he pulls out a 2nd pair of sunglasses.

[DaveyJoeG]

^^ I don't get the reference but it looks like David Caruso. Either way it still made me laugh.

[Brendan M.]

Who cares. Everyone loses their nerve from time to time. Me especially every once in a while. Especially with my own parents.


Bale finally has the celebrity status now where the tabloids are actually paying attention. Lets celebrate his success while hating on the media.

[jolanar]

^^ I don't get the reference but it looks like David Caruso. Either way it still made me laugh.

The beginning of just about every CSI Miami episode starts out with about the cheesiest one liners from David Caruso as he puts on a pair of sunglasses followed by The Who theme song. It's really quite hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sarYH0z948

[Tweek]

Yeah I remember the MTV movie awards couple of years ago when Bale won "Best action hero" for BB. The first thing he did was to thank his wife - I awlays found that to be the gesture of a caring and decent person.

Was that when he took a jab at Brandon Routh and said that his wife was Wonder Woman? lol

[Brendan M.]

Was that when he took a jab at Brandon Routh and said that his wife was Wonder Woman? lol

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Z0ud4Fk6J4

There you go. Does this guy look like someone who beats his mother?

[fooknasty]

The beginning of just about every CSI Miami episode starts out with about the cheesiest one liners from David Caruso as he puts on a pair of sunglasses followed by The Who theme song. It's really quite hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sarYH0z948

Sweet mother, that is the best thing ever! Never seen the show, but holy shit that is corny.

[FLAME_ON]

Well since things have been cleared up, the next question is: What kind of mother calls the police on her son when it "wasn't a big deal" and "things are fine"??
Don't like what you're hearing? Kick him out of the house or leave... why would you call the cops?? Either something is still missing or Bale's mom is a heartless tattle-tale.

[Derrida]

SO HERE'S THE TRUTH!

Christian's sister wanted to borrow a large sum of money and when he said no, his mother and sister decided to "teach him a lesson":

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1463051.ece

I knew my boy was innocent. And can I just add - fuck you, you money hungry bitches!!!

[Tweek]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=1Z0ud4Fk6J4

There you go. Does this guy look like someone who beats his mother?

Yes, that was the one I'd seen.

Ah, why can't we all get along? :(

[Derrida]

Just heard on the radio that Daily Mail are offering Bale's mother and sister £100,000 for their story. It all makes fucking sense now - Christian refused to give his sister Sharon the money so she concocts the whole "assault"-business and sells it to the press - both mother and sister admitted they wanted to teach him a lesson. Sharon will finally have her money. CUNT is the word for people like her...

[ListersParanoia]

Just heard on the radio that Daily Mail are offering Bale's mother and sister £100,000 for their story. It all makes fucking sense now - Christian refused to give his sister Sharon the money so she concocts the whole "assault"-business and sells it to the press - both mother and sister admitted they wanted to teach him a lesson. Sharon will finally have her money. CUNT is the word for people like her...

They say "men are pigs" but a man would never rip your heart out through your wallet. :p

[dellamorte dellamore]

you either die a hero or live long enough to become famous and have family members hit you up for money

[electriclite]

Mo' money, mo' problems

[Tweek]

Mo' money, mo' problems

It's hard out there for a pimp.


I dunno.

[Brendan M.]

It's hard out there for a pimp.


I dunno.

But it's even harder out there for a Batman.

Sharon and Jenny, a part-time clown from Bournemouth,

I say with this incident, she just might have turned herself into a full-time clown.

[darkface]

do any of you guys find yourselves defending Bale to other people?

I was in my college class and someone brought up how Bale assaulted his family. I quickly stepped in and was like... "ah' hemm... Assault is a harsh way to describe this scenerio. His mom asked for $200,000 dollars from Christian Bale, and Bale went off on his mom verbally." I went on to say, "there was no physical assault and Bale is no bad guy here"

I'm only taking my info from the TV shows (access hollywood) but I find it funny how I'm quick to defend Bale because he's finally getting noticed by a lot of people and I don't want his image tarnished.

You guys doing the same by defending Bale to others?

[thedudeman69]

Fuck, I go into overload mode when that happens. I defend him to any random stranger that brings this bullshit up.

[Scorpio24]

I have a problem with Bale.

Let me start by saying I love him as actor. LOVE him. He and Clooney are my favourite actors alive today. However something about him has bugged me for a while. I don't really know what it is. I don't dis like him or anything and I don't have any specific problem with him but I can't help but think sometimes that something feels a little off. Then saying that, there have been other times (most of the time really)where he has come across like a complete gentleman.

But there are little moments that bug me. For instance he was on British TV this last week or maybe two now and they said so you're from Wales you're a Tafffy? And he reacted very oddly to it I thought. He was like no I am English I don't like to be known as Welsh. I thought the answer was a little strange in itself but ok some people are born in one country but feel like they are another nationality if they move at a young age. But it was his tone an attitude. Just seemed a strange reaction.

I don't know perhaps he had been flat out and was just grouchy. I do genuinely like the man but sometimes there's just something that feels off. I'm not contributing this to anything to do with the assault charge. That looks like bullshit thankfully I just brought it up because we were discussing Bale like.


But on another note i'm just gutted that both my sisters are taken. Because it would be a joy to introduce them to SKynet. You just would wouldn't you?

[electriclite]

I have a problem with Bale.

Let me start by saying I love him as actor. LOVE him. He and Clooney are my favourite actors alive today. However something about him has bugged me for a while. I don't really know what it is. I don't dis like him or anything and I don't have any specific problem with him but I can't help but think sometimes that something feels a little off. Then saying that, there have been other times (most of the time really)where he has come across like a complete gentleman.

But there are little moments that bug me. For instance he was on British TV this last week or maybe two now and they said so you're from Wales you're a Tafffy? And he reacted very oddly to it I thought. He was like no I am English I don't like to be known as Welsh. I thought the answer was a little strange in itself but ok some people are born in one country but feel like they are another nationality if they move at a young age. But it was his tone an attitude. Just seemed a strange reaction.

I don't know perhaps he had been flat out and was just grouchy. I do genuinely like the man but sometimes there's just something that feels off. I'm not contributing this to anything to do with the assault charge. That looks like bullshit thankfully I just brought it up because we were discussing Bale like.


But on another note i'm just gutted that both my sisters are taken. Because it would be a joy to introduce them to SKynet. You just would wouldn't you?
Isn't being Welsh some sort of tricky issue over on your side of the Pond? The Brits have had a pretty tricky issue with their neighbors for centuries; the Welsh being one of them. I know for quite sometime it was considered a political statement for the people of Wales to teach their children Welsh.

Kind of in the same vein of how the Polish people have been sleighted and prejudiced for quite a long time, so you had a period, and still have a few pockets of people, who would deny being Polish.


The only thing that irks me about Bale is sometimes he comes off as a little too intense; a little too serious. (<---- NO JOKER QUOTES!)

[Derrida]

I have a problem with Bale.

Let me start by saying I love him as actor. LOVE him. He and Clooney are my favourite actors alive today. However something about him has bugged me for a while. I don't really know what it is. I don't dis like him or anything and I don't have any specific problem with him but I can't help but think sometimes that something feels a little off. Then saying that, there have been other times (most of the time really)where he has come across like a complete gentleman.

But there are little moments that bug me. For instance he was on British TV this last week or maybe two now and they said so you're from Wales you're a Tafffy? And he reacted very oddly to it I thought. He was like no I am English I don't like to be known as Welsh. I thought the answer was a little strange in itself but ok some people are born in one country but feel like they are another nationality if they move at a young age. But it was his tone an attitude. Just seemed a strange reaction.

Let's see who else is grouchy - Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Penn, Russell Crowe, Rober de Niro. Nick Nolte, Tommy Lee Jones, Edward Norton, John Malkovich - I don't really give a fuck if they give bad interveiws, just as long as they put in their performances on the big screen I'm happy. Robert Shaw and Robert Mitchum were famous for being grouchy and constantly irritated but we still talk about them don't we?

[dellamorte dellamore]

I think he's an elitist , he's no doubt arrogant , but he has the talent to back it up , so it doesn't matter , you have to have that edge if you want to become as successful as he has and if you want to play the parts he has taken on .

This matter has been taken to extremes because of his celebrity , and i fully expect more incidents of this nature to occur . They will be looking for anything to write about him now , but he sought the limelight , so he should have expected this . If he sneezes a certain way , the papps will find a way to sensationalize it .

We're a party to this nonsense because we become obsessed with celebrities and want to know everything about them , we don't want to know our idols get pissed off sometimes or that they are fallible like anyone else , like they are some demi god or something .

Bale is just a guy with talent who makes movies , let's not make him more than he is . Whatever happened in that hotel room will come out eventually , and if he did physically assault his kin than he will pay either with a conviction or a public relations black eye or both .

[Scorpio24]

Isn't being Welsh some sort of tricky issue over on your side of the Pond? The Brits have had a pretty tricky issue with their neighbors for centuries; the Welsh being one of them. I know for quite sometime it was considered a political statement for the people of Wales to teach their children Welsh.

Kind of in the same vein of how the Polish people have been sleighted and prejudiced for quite a long time, so you had a period, and still have a few pockets of people, who would deny being Polish.




There has always been issues with the neighbours over here. Hence the wars and continual (even to this day) rivalry between the countries. But never does it cause problems with how you feel about where you come from. Wales is sometimes looked upon as the poor relation due to it's size and wealth compare to say England and Scotland. However this just makes the Welsh people even more fiercely proud of where they come from.

Although English people seem to have a far greater problem with the Welsh than the other way around so I don't know if that's why Bale reacted like that. Is parents are English and he moved and lived there aged 2 so....

I think with the Polish thing. It may be down to the fact that the Jews that survived the war and the concentration camps were murdered by Polish people when they returned home either through hate or fear. That being until the Russians stopped the killing. I think that and other horror stories about the war is why the stigma about Polish people still lingers. Poland is a strange country. I go there often especially to Krakow and the Jewish area of that city is a very scary place to be. The atmosphere in the city is palpable on times. The Jewish quarter is full ironically enough of Nazi Neo skin heads. Irony know no bounds it would seem.



The only thing that irks me about Bale is sometimes he comes off as a little too intense; a little too serious. (<---- NO JOKER QUOTES!)

Ahh you may well have hit the nail right on the head by there. That actually may be it. I don't know how I didn't pick up on that myself because it's quite obvious really.

[Scorpio24]

Let's see who else is grouchy - Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Penn, Russell Crowe, Rober de Niro. Nick Nolte, Tommy Lee Jones, Edward Norton, John Malkovich - I don't really give a fuck if they give bad interveiws, just as long as they put in their performances on the big screen I'm happy. Robert Shaw and Robert Mitchum were famous for being grouchy and constantly irritated but we still talk about them don't we?

So what's your point? That other actors get grouchy? And even if they are we still talk about them?

Did you even read my post?

[Derrida]

So what's your point? That other actors get grouchy? And even if they are we still talk about them?

Did you even read my post?

Actually it was this sentence in your post:
"I don't know perhaps he had been flat out and was just grouchy. I do genuinely like the man but sometimes there's just something that feels off."

I read "off" as being grouchy and therefore made a point of great actors who come across as such.

[Derrida]

Anyway - back to the topic:

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2008/07/25/bob-thompson-bale-family-feud-should-have-no-dark-knight-box-office-impact.aspx

Here's another link detailing the weird family relations in the Bale family:

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Story?id=5440296&page=1

[Scorpio24]

Actually it was this sentence in your post:
"I don't know perhaps he had been flat out and was just grouchy. I do genuinely like the man but sometimes there's just something that feels off."

I read "off" as being grouchy and therefore made a point of great actors who come across as such.

Aye what I meant was that he may have been busy all morning and stuff and was just a bit agitated and grouchy which would have been understandable like.

I just meant off on a grander scale. Like something occasionally doesn't feel right. But I think Electriclite may have got it spot on there.

[Derrida]

Sorry double post

[Derrida]

Interesting article about Bale's background, as told by his former assistant:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1038830/Whos-greatest-actor-world-Christian-Bales-assistant-reveals-stars-father-boosted-sons-ego.html

It isn't as vile as I thought it would be, the assistant still clearly admires Bale.

[Derrida]

According to the imdb, Bale is not being charged at all:

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0550747/