Russell Crowe NEWS

Your Opinion on the BAFTAs

2012-02-13T07:47:00.000-05:00

What did you think of last night's show? And the winners? And Russell and Hugh? I thought they added some great Aussie humor, but the wait for them was SO long! Tell us in the comments section of this post.

Crowe Daily News Page February 2012

2012-02-11T19:20:00.000-05:00

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One Song More!

2012-02-08T19:24:00.001-05:00

One Song More! Les Miz Film Will Have New Song and Live Singing; Cameron Mackintosh Reveals All

"One of the things that impressed me about [director] Tom [Hooper] when he first showed his interest in being the director of the movie is that he both embraced the score and also wanted to create live sound, and get the excitement of the performance and the depth that you only get…by recording it live. Over the last four or five years, technology has moved so far that it is now something that is possible to try. I'm sure we're going to learn a lot on the way, but we're all up for that adventure."

Russell as Noah?????

2012-02-02T08:07:00.002-05:00

Deadline NY: Does Russell Crowe Float Your Boat As Noah In Darren Aronofsky’s Biblical Film? -

It all starts with Noah, though and it’s nice to see Crowe, one of those larger than life actors, entertaining the prospect of taking on such an iconic role. From Gladiator, L.A. Confidential, The Insider and on down, few actors match his intensity and talent. Gladiator scribe John Logan rewrote the script by Aronofsky and Ari Handel and Aronofsky and Scott Franklin are producing with Mary Parent. Crowe is repped by WME.

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Les Mes tryouts in the UK

2012-01-26T12:14:00.000-05:00

kentnews.co.uk: You could star alongside Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway - Company spokesman Wayne Berko said: “We are currently holding an open casting for people to be extras in the musical feature film Les Miserables. “We need men and women aged between 16 and 90 years who will be made up to pretend to be people from 19th-century France. The types of role include villagers, passers-by, nuns, students, military officers, and convicts. “It is quite easy to get in to, but you must be able to take direction well of course, plus be able to easily reach Chatham. “Filming itself starts in March depending on what role the successful candidates are handed.” (Dockyard Chatham)-- Thanks, Steph, Caliope. Eileen (Image to help for those who will try out. Would love reports from any fans who do plan to try to become an extra) -

Crowe Film Romantic Moments

2012-01-21T09:33:00.002-05:00

Entries from the past are below. Add yours in the comments section to this post. (Scroll)

John Biebe, intense concentration, in the dark, on the ice, preparing for the big game, surprised by his wife, realigns his priorities, chases her, throws her down, kisses her in the snow.

I have plenty of Russ Romantic Moments in my mind, but being a gay guy whos totally in love with him LOL. It is definetely in "The Sum Of Us" when Jeff is just about to kiss Greg and theyre talking about championship, medals and stuff and Greg asks to Jeff "What Do You Like?" and Jeff answers "I dont Know If im a great champion but i like a bit of action" and then, they make out, theres that scene where Greg leaves Jeff and Jeff asks him to stay saying: "Dont Go Mate, please" with that accent that makes you wanna grab him but even so Greg leaves him...and he stays in the backyards drowning his rejected feelings in a bottle of Whiskey...all alone, i love that scene cause it looks just like me Heh :-P

My favourite moment is from "Heavens Burning" when Russell (Colin) and his girlfriend are at The Spinsters and Bachelors Ball,they leave their partners and are drawn together whilst the BeeGees sing "Don`t Forget To Remember Me",the intensity of Russells looks literally jump out of the screen and you can almost feel the temperature rise,he dances with her,swings her around and then there`s that smile that could win every heart in the world as he swings her outside, beautiful!!

It would have to be from Mystery Alaska from when he crosses out some of the words in the paper and then gets his wife to read the ones that are left, then it goes to the skating and kissing bit outside... I melt evey time I see that bit.

My favorite is the scene from Mystery, Alaska, where John marks out all the words from Dear Abby except the "important" ones in order to apologize to Donna. This is definitely the action of a man who truly loves his wife and, knowing he can't say the words aloud, finds a way.

the shower scene from "Breaking up"!!!! Those big hands certainly have a light touch with that soap!

I thought there were many romantic moments between Bridget Fonda and Russell in "Rough Magic"...When "Alex" finds "Myra" in the church and comes up behind her giving her a beautiful flower.He then starts whispering ever so sweetly in her ear while gazing at her with adoring eyes.Vahvoom!

My favorite romantic moment is in 'Hammers Over the Anvil', when East seats the boy on the paddock railing, then takes Grace in his arms, and waltzes with her alone. The way they look at each other is more romantic to me than the more explicit love scenes in Hammers, tho I don't mind those either!

Many more than one favorite, but here are two of them. 1. For the Moment when Lachlan and Lill are in the bath tub singing. 2. L.A. Confidential when Bud White and Lynn Bracken are in her "real" bedroom when she tells him who she really is.

i havent seen the russells romantic moment i wish to see yet.....but i think my best till now would be l a confidential when he was sitting on the couch in a very sexy way and kim stretched her leg to touch him ....and u know the rest

ABM, alone, has so many moments but I think my favorite scene is toward the end: John is feeling so lost. Alicia puts his hand over her heart and says, "this is real." Pure, pure love.

First, when Max kisses Lucilla in Gladiator. The tender touch of fingers on her cheek, the breathing, the kiss. But I have more than one. Second, Heaven's Burning, the dance at the B&S ball. Very sexy. I love the way he picks her up and spins around with one arm.

The bedroom scene in For A Moment. The candles burning and raining outside. together, in each others arms and running their fingers through each others. Also the scene leading up to that moment.

John's speech at the Nobel Prize Ceremony in A Beautiful Mind.
John: Thank you for your belief in me after so many years. You are the reason I am here today.
Then he touchs the handkerchief that Alicia gave him at the Governor's Ball.
John: You are the reason I am.

A Beautiful Mind - The restaurant scene when John gives Alicia the crystal. His deep feelings are revealed when he remembered something she said at the Governor's mansion at a time he thought he was being followed by spies.
Nash: You said God was a painter. At the party? because of all the colors...
Alicia: I didn't think you were listening.
Nash: I'm always listening.

Cuando en Prueba de vida en la escena en que ya van a rescatar al marido de Alice, ella le dice : "Terry nunca te he visto nervioso..." entonces el se le hacerca y dice :"si que me has visto" y....entonces se le hacerca mas..le pone las manos en el cuello y la besa...¡no veas como la besa! y despues de darle el beso...(de esos que te tiembla hasta el alma...)se va a salvar al marido de ella ...sabiendo que si lo hace la va a perder..

the most romantic moment is the dear Abby scene in the film Mystery Alaska the look on his face when he passes over the paper is pure magic

The most romantic moment ever in any Russell Crowe movie comes at the end of A Beautiful Mind. John Nash is aceepting his Nobel Prize he looks out into the audience and spots Alicia, and says "You are all my reasons." I was gushing tears.

Just before Maximus escapes and Lucila asks him if she was different back then and he says "No, you smile more" and when she says that she felt safe with him and he breathes deeply and they kiss. WOW, I WISH IT WAS ME.

My favorite russell romantic moment is when he's making shapes in the stars for jennifer connolly(alicia nash) in "A Beautiful Mind". You cant help but LOVE that.

My very most favorite romantic moment is from "Hammers over the Anvil." It is just after the infamous love-making in the barn scene, and East is dancing with Grace--the look on his face speaks volumes about love, passion, desire--all of which East will NOT be denied! Getting shivers just thinking about it!

Since I have not seen that many of his movies I have to say the scene in "Gladiator" that made my heart flutter was when he was chained up and Leslie Neilson's character came to see him for the last time and she kissed him. Loved that scene. I watch it over and over and over.

While some of the more graphic scenes have their value, the most romantic moment was in A Beautiful Mind. When John asks Alicia to pick a shape and she chooses an umbrella; the way he took her hand and traced it for her. Her look of surprise and the gentle, circular rub of the small of her back, and they way they gazed at each other. Gets me every time.

What a tough question about one of my favorite subjects! I have two choices, my first choice: East and Grace waltzing in the corral in HOTA. No dialogue, just eye contact, delight, and tenderness. Wonderful. Second choice, the star gazing scene in ABM. Intense, delicate flirting. Lovely

FOR THE MOMENT: when Lachlan is trying to tell Lil how he feels about her after the funeral and they kiss. It was very emotional.

My favorite is actually two scenes from Mystery, Alaska. John & Donna Biebe have a heart to heart about the recent changes (his eyes tell the whole story). The follow-up scene with the Dear Abby article is precious!

The conversation between Lachlan and Lil after her brother's funeral when they realize their affair must end...sweet, sad, honest, honorable.

In Mystery Alaska where he crosses out words in the Dear Abby article and leaves just the adjectives to describe how he feels about his wife. I am hoping he thought of that one himself!!

A tie between the dancing scene in "Hammers over the Anvil" and the seaside picnic scene in "For the Moment". There's a lot of unspoken emotions in both of them and he is just adorably sweet and tender and vulnerable in both as well.

The scene in Mistery Alaska, when John Biebe is in the kitchen and gives a newspaper clip to his wife, with all the words crossed except the "important ones". I just love the message!!!

My favorite romantic moment is from Proof of Life when Terry is leaving to go rescue Alice's husband and they kiss. The way he held her face and kissed her was really wonderful. Whenever I see that scene I think how lucky Meg was to be with Russell.

There are two scenes in LAC that I watched over and over. When Bud goes to Lynn's house to question her: the sexual tension between the two characters was so palpable on screen it is awsome to watch. His eyes tell so much here. Then the scene where he comes again and she opens the door and he says simply, "It's Bud." Wow. No sex in either one, yet so sexy.

The parting kiss to Meg Ryan, as he leaves to rescue her husband, in Proof of Life.I have shown this scene to my husband a number of times...I tell him that this should be the way he kisses me every time!

The bedroom scene in ABM. Alicia is trying to get John to respond to her and because of the meds he is taking he cannot respond. The look on John's face as he hears Alicia's frustration in the bathroom, well, I cry everytime I watch the scene. Also, the scene between Alicia and John when she is puts her hand on his heart and says "this is real". You can feel the love between them.

Gladiator. When Maximus touch the face of Lucila with your forefinger. Amazing!

I have a few...The barn scene in The Crossing hasn't been mentioned and it is HOT but my favorite is probably the scene after the funeral in For The Moment, so realistic and it makes me cry every time, followed closely by the scene on the hilltop when he recites High Flight and the scene at her house during the storm. Magical...

There are so many that I love, but my favorites are in Proof of Life at the end when she comes over to thank him and tell him how much he means to her ... the eye contact, the facial expressions, then when she and her husband drive away and he just watches their car ... again, those facial expressions ... speaks volumes!!! Also, in Gladiator when he is telling Ceasar about how long it has been since he's seen his wife and describes their home, then at the end when he and Lucilla have that incredibly romantic, moving talk and final kiss!!! Then, in ABM when Alicia tells him what is real...and at the end when he thanks Alicia at the Noble ceremony...I cry every time I see it!!

1. In Mystery Alaska, when Sheriff John studiously crosses out "Dear Abby" words, with his cupid's-bow lips slightly turned up into a little boy's mischievious smile, and his arm crooked over the newspaper so his wife can't see what he's doing, and then glowingly hands the crossed-out column to his wife, and asks her to read it. 2. In LA Confidential, when Bud exudes and oozes love to Lynn while he gently rubs and massages her leg. 3. In The Quick and the Dead, (European version) when Ellen stomps up the stairs of the hoehouse, busts open the door, grabs Cort by the chains, pulls him in a room, kicks the door closed with her boot, pushes Cort agains the wall, and rain is falling on the two, and Ellen frantically unbuttons her pretty linen blouse and embraces Cort and Cort loses all control and embraces Ellen and then takes his manacled wrists and cups Ellen's bottom and lifts her up and kisses her and flutters and closes his jade eyes as she kisses his neck and works her way! down off camera, and Cort exudes his conflict of being a preacher man and his feelings of longing for a gentle, kind, human, female touch, and , and , and, and........

I agree with several fans who voted for Mystery, Alaska. That scene said so much about how he valued his wife and their marriage. Also, the final scene in Rough Magic when he carries Myra into the apartment. Her dress is caught in the door and you hear it rip, but what else, and how much, is actually ripped on the other side of the door? We'll never know.

The scene in Proof of Life when Terry and Alice say goodbye. After they shake hands there is a shot of Terry staring right into Alice's eyes. there is a look in his eyes that I just love. It makes me melt whenever I see it!

Many more than one favorite, but here are two of them: 1. L.A. Confidential when Bud White and Lynn Bracken are in her "real" bedroom when she tells him who she really is; and 2. that scene in "Gladiator", when Maximus was chained up and Lucila came to see him for the last time and she kissed him. Wonderfull!!!

My favourite Romantic Moment is the scene in Gladiator when Lucilla visits Maximus for the last time. She says "I must go" and he says "yes". Then there is a pause, then they kiss. Oh, so sweet!

My choice may seem odd, because it's a scene where there isn't even a woman present! It's the scene in GLADIATOR where Maximus describes his home to Marcus Aurelius. The love and longing in his face, and in his voice, when he says the soil is black, "like my wife's hair," pretty much tells you all you need to know about his devotion to his family, and his yearning to go home to them. It sets up the rest of the action in the film. Brilliant performance.

In LAC when Bud tells Lynn, "You look better than Veronica Lake." I had never seen Russell in a movie prior to that, and I became a fan with those words.

My favorite romantic moment is the "The moon is waning" bed chat in "Heaven's Burning".

Wow.. there are so many of Russ's older films that I have not seen. All of you are lucky to have seen them. I am will add my vote for Mystery Alaska. The 2 scenes with the newspaper and then the one on the ice. I just love them! And I am pleased that so many others have too!

1. Mystery, AK - during the "jealousy" scene, he explains why he's feeling upset, swallows real hard and with a cracked voice tells his wife "I know your smiles, that's not for me..." then later of course over the "dear abby" scene with the kiss in the snow.
2. Proof of Life - the entire last delicious closeup shot with van morrison singing

I think Rusty is the BEST kisser I've ever seen!! I'm quite conflicated as to one particular favorite moment!! That's tough!! That's like trying to eat one potato chip!! LOL! I agree that the scene where John Biebe was ice skating and gave his wife one doosie of a kiss!! Also, the shower scene in "Breaking Up" really did it for me!! Of course, you might call that more of a 'sexy' moment as opposed to a romantic one!!

I love the scenes already mentioned in Mystery Alaska with the addition of when you see John Biebe in the Bronco after the funeral for Bailey and he his eyes and face when he sees his wife going in front of the vehicle to get into the passage side of the Bronco.... I love that look.

The wonderful love scene in the barn in Hammers Over the Anvil.

Asking Kim Basinger " Why me " in L.A. Confidential

I don't know why this film is always overlooked but by far "Breaking Up" is the most romantic film Russell has ever done. Just about every scene with Salma Hayek is either INCREDIBLY sexy or romantic. I would love to see Russell do another romantic lead - comedy or drama. By the way, how do I get a copy of the European version of "The Quick And The Dead"? I can not fathom why they keep editing out the best love scenes in "A Beautiful Mind", "Proof Of Life", and "Quick And The Dead". Besides being a phenomenal actor, Russell Crowe is one SEXY MAN!!!

When Bud told Lynn she looked better than Veronica Lake. Her expression was priceless. He saw beyond her facade. What a turn on!!!

I like this movie "Heavens Burning" and especially this beautiful dance scene with Russell (who wouldn`t like to chance with this actress?). He should dance much more in his movies. And in "Beautiful mind" I really love the star scene, it was one of the romantic moments I've ever seen.

My favorite romantic moment was in "For The Moment" when Lachlan & Lil were under the covers after returning from the lake. Just the way he held her in his arms gave me goosebumps.

The dance scene in "Heavens Burning". The song was absolutely beautiful and the way Russell looked at her while they were dancing is a scene I will never forget. The bedroom scene at his dad's house wasn't bad either. 2) In "For The Moment" when he was in the bathtub singing "Waltzing Matilda" and last 3) the final scene in "Proof of Life" when Meg was driving away and he was on the cliff looking down. As you can see, I'm a sucker for any of his movies with music & romantic moments combined

I think my favourite romantic moment is from LAC. Bud and Lynn are in the cinema watching Roman Holiday. Or rather Lynn is watching the movie and Bud is watching her. She's very happy and with her hair in a ponytail she looks very different from Veronica Lake. Bud never takes his eyes off her, and then she turns to him and they kiss. They both look so relaxed and happy. It's the sweetest RC momet ever. But then, practically every scene with Bud and Lynn is very romantic.

It must be the hot love scene from The Quick and the Dead. I've seen it many many times and it's always a real turn-on. But I also liked those romantic scenes in MA, they were really beautiful.

My favorite romantic moments are: from the movie "A Beautiful Mind" when John Nash is drawing an umbrella with the stars in the sky to impress Alicia,it was so beautiful! Also in the same movie, the proposal at the restaurant, I found it romantic and in "Mystery Alaska" when John Biebbe, Russell's character decides to write a poem, sort of declaration of love to his wife, isn't romantic? Those were my favorite romantic moments.

When Maximus kissed Lucilla in "Gladiator". I like this movie vey much!

My favorite romantic moment was in For the Moment. Lachlan and Lill came in from the rain, were all soaked and spent the night together. Afterwards the way he hugged her was wonderful. Of course who could forget him singing in the tub the next morning!
Not that you asked, buthe most sexually charged moment was in Hammers Over the Anvil. What a scene in the barn! I can't look a bale of hay the same ever again!

The most romantic and erotic scenes he was ever able to play was in "sum of us". He loses all of his famous charisma when he is acting with a woman. I`m female, so it's a pity. He could be the best actor, but that is his lack.

First of all I just love the way Russell kisses in his love scenes. He seems to wrap his lips around his leading ladies mouth and I just melt everytime. The choices are a real toss up but there is one that stands out from L.A Confidential. When Bud comes into Lynn's real bedroom which looked more private and "Why me?" was all he said but the way he said it and how he looked just chokes me up everytime. Then Lynn sitting on the bed with her head next to his chest and he lightly touched her hair and as she pulled him down on the bed he kissed her forehead and then her lips with the camera looking thru the brass railings of the bed. I tell you I only wish I was her. Also when he's watching her as Lynn's watching 'Roman Holiday' and he kisses the side of her neck. Goosepumps on top of goosepumps!

There are many sexy moments, but I think when it comes down to real romance. The scene in A Beautiful Mind with the stars and "pick a shape" will go down in movie history for me as one of the most romantic moments ever. There is an intimacy there in the way he strokes her back that just sets the old heart to flutter. Plus his acceptance speech for the Nobel Prize, when he was holding that little hankie from their first date and said "You are all my reasons". Beautiful. John Nash was/is a romantic.
Also, Mystery, Alaska: The creativity of John in showing his wife how much he loves her by using Dear Abby, it was a very marital moment. Not large and flamboyant just quiet and intimate. Very touching.
Rough Magic, the scene in the church. His whispering to her from behind. So soft and sweet. Love that.
For The Moment: When he has his 'Deja Vu' moment with Lil up on the mountain, he was a very romantic character. Lachlan just had a way about him that I love. Tender and sweet. He himself was a romantic.

My favourite romantic moment was in ABM when Alicia kisses John for the first time. Russell held onto the first part of the kiss as if was an amazingly long thirst being quenched. Very romantic and well acted.

It's evening, out in the back yard. Jeff is sitting with his Dad and his date, Greg. There's banter back and forth about having another drink. Greg: "Maybe I will have one more. I might do anything...." He looks meaningfully over at Jeff. The look Russell gives Greg before huskily whispering, "Feel free," is so hot and so seductive, it takes my breath away. It only lasts a few seconds, but it packs a wallop. The man is an astonishing, astonishing actor. (The scene is from "The Sum of Us.")

So many moments, so little time:
She says “I’ve felt alone all my life, except with you,” and he traces the outline of her face with his finger, she says: “ I must go” and he says “Yes”, their breathing becomes deeper, he leans in and kisses her, she puts up her hand and caresses his chin……
He’s gazing at her beautiful face and can’t stop himself from saying: “You look better than Veronica Lake,” realizes how open that was and backs off. Later, responding to her asking his name, she opens the door and he says: “ It’s Bud.” She tries to tell him how much she cares for him, he defends himself from the loss he knows must come by talking of other things, but as he sees the car she’s in move off, out of the corner of his eye, he turns and watches it drive away, the play of his emotions, love, loss, pain, resignation, self-ridicule, all glowing in his eyes on that 10 foot screen in the dark.

Can't help it, just saw Love in Limbo and loved shy little Arthur Baskin - a great character that I wish the movie had made more of, but that's beside the point...What a sweetly romantic moment at the end of the movie when he first sees "lil sis". Makes me smile just visualizing his reaction. We can practically feel his heart pounding! His hands are shaking but he is so sure this is something wonderful that his grip is firm (just to make sure the vision is real?!) Remember that feeling? Wow, I do! Sweet romance - exhilerating, perfect and precious!

My favorite Russell romantic moment is the part in Mystery, Alaska where he's lining out the poem to Donna in the Dear Abby column..... sigh.... I also love the tender moment in POL where Terry catches Alice crying and he comforts her. The way he looks at her. Love it!

Romantic. Well, I was about to say in "Hammers", when he dances with his lady love at the party, but that is the most passionate. Romantic. I think of longing and heat and there are lots of those (many mentioned above) but really not so many romantic scenes. I guess the star gazing in ABM. Nash is enchanting Alicia and he's shyly pleased with himself. It's very romantic--and yet sexy, too.

My favorite romantic Russ moment is the photo shown above, from Breaking Up. Yumm!!!!

For me scene in Proof of Life when he is negotiating on radio and Meg is sitting beside him. He is looking tired and she touches his shoulder, he turns to look at her and he looks so sweet, I'm sure by the time they shot that scene the two were heavily involved, his eyes said everything.

I'll have to go with MA and the argument scene when he says "...that smile is not for me" and then of course the follow-up with Dear Abbey...a genuine husband. In FTM, the storm scene and the way that Lachlan looks at Lill, the eyes say it all and then of course that beautiful kiss. In HB, at the bachelor's and spinsters ball when they dance, the look in his eyes show's how much he adores her without even saying a word and, the bedroom scene when Colin says "it's our fate that brought us together, why would you want to change that?". I can't leave out HOTA...the waltz with Grace, again the way he looks at her speaks louder than words. There's so much intensity in his eyes that get to me with each one of these scenes. I also liked in ABM, the nobel prize speech..."you are all my reasons" and the restaurant scene with the crystal...he was listening. I could go on and on but this is getting a bit lengthy.

#1) In MA, during the argument scene when Biebe says "I know you smiles and that smile is not for me" and then of course the follow-up scence with the Dear Abby column...a genuine good husband. #2) In HB, the Bachelors and Spinsters Ball dance, the way he looks at her speaks louder than words, such devotion and also the bedroom scence when ther're talking and Colin says "but our fate brought us together, why would you want to change that?" plus, "the moon is wanning". #3) In FTM, during the storm when they return back to the house and it's dark with candles flickering and Lachlan looks into Lill's eyes, oh that look!, then that BEAUTIFUL KISS! #4) In HOTA, the waltzing scene with Grace, again the way that he looks at her, so much intensity in those eyes. #5) In ABM, the Nobel Prize speech when he says, "You are all my reasons" and also the scene at the restaurant with the crystal when he said "I'm always listening". I could go on and on but will limit myself for now!
Russell can do wonders for me without ever saying a word!

Maximus gazing into Lucilla's eyes, caressing her cheek, and that tender kiss...gosh.
That adorable expression on Nash's face in the bistro as Alicia says, "The part that you don't know, is if I'm gonna marry you." Wow.
Terry scooping up Alice's face and kissing her as he is about to leave to rescue her husband.
Jeffrey comforting Lucretia as she watches her daughters out in the yard, and weeps about losing the house. That touched me, when he held her.
There are so many more; Russell is absolutely incredible.

2012-01-18T09:25:00.002-05:00

Do you look forward to Russell playing Richard Burton? Give us your opinion in the poll in the right column

Comment

2012-01-01T14:02:00.001-05:00

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Happy Birthday Charlie!

2011-12-20T19:38:00.003-05:00

Wish Charlie Crowe a happy 8th birthday here in the comments section.

Charlie -- I hope your day is full of presents and love from Mom and Dad and brother Tenny.

xxx - Murph

Something New

2011-12-06T10:14:00.001-05:00

Ed Note: Daily News Page -- I am trying something new in order to make it easier to link the day's news to Twitter, Facebook and other sites. Let me know in the comment section what you think. It is worth a try, I think.

Keith's Birthday

2011-11-08T19:56:00.003-05:00

11/11/11 -- Wish Keith a happy birthday, Click HERE or on the tab at top of blog

A Russell Look Alike?

2011-10-26T15:13:00.001-04:00

So - do you think he looks like Russell? He thinks so....

Russell today in Vancouver

2011-10-19T20:45:00.001-04:00

Russell out and about...
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Russell pics

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Singing The Joker

2011-09-28T10:26:00.002-04:00

Vancouver - Singing The Joker - Video thanks to stickkler - Lyrics HERE

Where were you on 911?

2011-09-08T17:30:00.003-04:00

In memory - Tell us in the comments section where you were on the morning of that fateful day. I was at the doctor's office having a pre-op appointment for my eye operation.

See my 911 Memory page at Murphs Musings

2011-09-03T10:35:00.000-04:00

ET: Hollywood's Top Ten Bad Boys [ed note: Never was - let it go] - Comments?

Thanks, Michael, Gretchen

Republic of Doyle Cast picture

2011-08-16T07:33:00.000-04:00

New Film - Broken City

2011-08-08T16:29:00.000-04:00

****Deadline Hollywood.com: Russell Crowe Signs On For Mayoral Run In 'Broken City' EXCLUSIVE: Russell Crowe is set to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in the Allen Hughes-directed independently financed noir drama Broken City. Production begins in November. Wahlberg plays an ex-cop-turned-private detective who is hired by the mayor (the role Crowe will play) to see if his wife is cheating on him. The private eye confirms those suspicions, and when the mayor's wife's cheating partner ends up dead, the private eye immerses himself in the mayor's business and uncovers a real estate scandal that involves the pol dealing himself choice city-owned properties. The script by Brian Tucker made the 2008 Black List script. The $60 million film will be financed by Emmett/Furla Films. Wahlberg is producing through his Closest to the Hole banner, Stephen Levinson through Leverage, and Randall Emmett, George Furla and Hughes are also producing. Wahlberg and Levinson, partners on Entourage and Boardwalk Empire, just wrapped the drama Contraband.Thanks, Cindy, Judith, Steph - Page at the IMDb --- From gointothestory.com: "Set against the backdrop of contemporary New York, story centers a former cop-turned-P.I., who, while attempting to turn his life around, finds himself thrust in the middle of the seedy backroom politics of a corrupt mayoral election."

Crowe/Doyle Song Handbook

2011-08-02T11:58:00.001-04:00

***** I tunes has the Crowe/Doyle Soundbook now for download. Click Here

2011-07-24T07:35:00.002-04:00

MTV.com: 'Man Of Steel' Henry Cavill Reacts To Production Delay -- At Comic-Con 2011, actor also tells MTV News about meeting Russell Crowe, his co-star in Zack Snyder's Superman reboot - Thanks, Eileen

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More from Russell on Newfoundland Songs

2011-07-22T11:04:00.002-04:00

Hey, A little more info.

There will be 9 songs, but 2 versions of each. The original acoustic demo's and the same 9 songs Mixed by Carl Falk.
These are really only demo's, but songs need to be heard and we've been working on them for so long now, we need to get the kids out of the house so to speak.

There won't be any fancy cover art, and there is no plan for a physical release at this stage.

Four of these songs are related to DIRT MUSIC and directly influenced by the writing of Tim Winton.

In fact the way these songs are performed on the acoustic demo's is our version of what we think the Fox Family would sound like.

It isn't really a release by any standards, we are just putting the songs up for those that are interested.

I will send you the lyrics around the time the songs become available.

Please don't post any assumed versions, you know I'm particular about the written word.

Love,

RC.

New Songs

2011-07-22T10:22:00.001-04:00

Twitter: For those that it interests, Mr Doyle and I will release 9 tracks,8 of them new Crowe/Doyle songs via the net on August 2nd.Details soon. (40 minutes ago via web) - Thanks, Maria

Ticket info for Newfoundland

2011-07-13T10:31:00.002-04:00

Russell and Alan and Dani concert info: "Tickets for this very special event are $30 (including tax) plus applicable surcharges and go on sale at noon this Friday, July 8 at the LSPU Hall box office (3 Victoria Street), by phone at ( 709 ) 753-4531 ext 200 and online at www.sonicconcerts.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. Shows start at 8 p.m." -- All funds raised are being donated to the LSPU Hall to assist with their work as an arts centre. -- Update: The event has sold out!

Tweets from Russell

2011-07-13T10:27:00.001-04:00

Russell has several twits today on his"getting in shape" progress

Going to Newfoundland?

2011-07-11T07:49:00.003-04:00

Anyone who was lucky enough to get tickets to the Newfoundland Concert in August is welcome to tell us here, and then give a report later, if you choose.

Resource Centre for the Arts - on Concert

2011-07-08T08:10:00.001-04:00

Resource Centre for the Arts: "The Indoor Garden Party with RUSSELL CROWE AND ALAN DOYLE " presented by Sonic Concerts - The web site says: **Due to the high volume of calls expected for this show, please DO NOT leave a voicemail message at the box office. Messages cannot be returned. Please keep trying or go online to purchase.** - Thanks, Steph

Concert info - August 3 and 4

2011-07-05T08:02:00.003-04:00

Note from Russell

2011-06-30T09:31:00.002-04:00

From Russell:

Hey Mary,

On August 3rd and 4th tunes from the Crowe/Doyle songbook will be played at an Indoor Garden Party at the LSPU ( Long Shoreman's Protective Union) Hall in St.John's Newfoundland. Due to scheduling restrictions, these are likely to be the only shows we do this year.
They will be very casual evenings of songs and stories.
We have a host of special guests including Danielle Spencer, Scott Grimes, Kevin Durand and Size2Shoes.

More details including booking information available soon

RC

Russell in Illinois

2011-06-22T07:40:00.002-04:00

The Naperville Sun (Illinois): Russell Crowe spotted at Whole Foods in Naperville - and at Superman BZ -- Naperville to host ‘Superman’ tryouts Saturday -- "According to assorted published reports, men, women and children are invited to three casting calls for paid jobs as extras in “Superman: Man of Steel.” The first of them is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at DePaul University’s satellite campus at 150 W. Warrenville Road in Naperville. There will be additional opportunities to show your screen-ready skills from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Plano High School gym, 704 W. Abe St. in Plano; and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25 at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, 1010 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago." -- Thanks, Avril via Whaler at the CC Board -- Web site for Naperville -- De Paul University -- and Plano - [ed note: If any fans get a role, we would love reports from the set. You can e mail me with yours]

More on Superman

2011-06-16T12:10:00.000-04:00

Snarky -- The Mail UK: Bloated Russell Crowe looks bigger than ever... but the girls don't seem to mind - Thanks, Gayle- Lynne

The Guardian UK: Can Russell Crowe fill Marlon Brando's shoes in Superman? -- Reports that Crowe will reprise Brando's role as Man of Steel senior suggest Zack Synder's reboot may echo the 1978 film - Thanks, Steph

Superman Finds A Dad

2011-06-15T16:52:00.002-04:00

News!!! - MTV via Variety: Superman Finds A Dad: Russell Crowe Joins 'Man Of Steel' -- Actor is in final negotiations to play Jor-El in Zack Snyder's reboot. - Thanks, barbiecat

Russell Crowe NEWS

2011-06-14T16:45:00.000-04:00

Russell Crowe NEWS

News for today

2011-06-14T15:59:00.000-04:00

June 14

The St Johns Telegram: Crowe rumours set Internet atwitter - Thanks, Eileen

Related -- NY Mag - Vulture: Darren Aronofsky Wants Christian Bale for His $130 Million Noah and the Ark Film

Tenny Crowe is 5!

2011-06-12T09:54:00.001-04:00

On July 7 Tennyson Crowe will be 5 years old. You can send your greetings in the comments section. Or at the Yuku Forum

From Russell on Durham Visit

2011-06-04T10:59:00.003-04:00

From Russell:

Well, that was a truly great experience. I was quite surprised at how nervous I was beforehand, I also began the day wondering how on earth I could talk about acting for 3 hours. In the end the time just flew. Great group of kids. Smart and brave, not too mention engaging and talented.
After the class I screened a home movie I made in 1999 called The Men Who Couldn't Finish Things, went down really well.
Highlight of the evening was definitely the appearance of limerick's own Size2Shoes.
So started the day at 7am finished at 2am.
Durham is a truly beautiful place.Off to Scotland now.
Hope you are well.

May 2011 Posts

2011-05-04T13:50:00.002-04:00

May 4

YouTube - Lynn and Bud - Thanks, Wendy

This Is Nottingham: New Robin Hood book unravels fact from fiction - Thanks, Caliope

May 3

YouTube: Kristofferson and Russell Crowe (Chicago Soundstage) - Thanks, Sherezade

May 1

From Russell at Twitter: "5km's,nice little stroll,no dingoes but , 6' red belly black sunning itself.Always get an adrenaline rush from poisonous snake encounters"

Gladiator Stories - New URL - Thanks, Frank

Ben Affleck Can't Do 'The Great Gatsby'

2011-04-19T20:49:00.001-04:00

Ben Affleck Can't Do 'The Great Gatsby'.

What about Russell? Baz. there he is in Oz, and would be perfect for the role.

Tour postponed

2011-04-05T08:02:00.000-04:00

From Russell [ed note: Hope Alan gets better, and fans can still plan ahead for a winter LA treat]:

Mary,

I've got some bad news. Mr Doyle has come a cropper and requires some mechanical work.
We are not doing the shows in May.
I can't tell you how sorry we are. thirteen months of planning down the chute.
I have thought about alternatives in the past few days, but there was a purpose to these shows that just isn't fulfilled without A'Dayle .
Maybe November.

He has also posted at Twitter (Thanks, Penny) - For those of you waiting on news of the LA shows,Mr Doyle has ruptured himself and is going under the knife. Maybe November.Very sorry.

New views for your blog

2011-03-31T14:16:00.001-04:00

To see new views you can choose for your blog, just add "view" to the end of the blog name:

http://crowenews.blogspot.com/view/

Then go the the right of the page to choose flipboard, snapshot, sidebar, mosaic, timeslide and explore!!

Send Birthday Wishes to Russell (April 7)

2011-03-18T11:37:00.002-04:00

With Love from Murph

Add your greetings in the comments section to this post

Comment on Atlantic Article on State Of Play

2011-03-16T10:04:00.000-04:00

Comment on Atlantic Article on State Of Play

More From Russell

2011-03-09T08:18:00.003-05:00

A tease from Russell:

Venues and specific dates will be announced 8 weeks out.
You have all the parameters I can give you right now.
LA between 23rd and 29th of May.
One venue might start with a V, another could start with an L, and you might find one starts with an R.

News on the tour from RC

2011-03-08T10:22:00.003-05:00

Russell at Twitter: I'm going to try to put venue info on www.murphsplace.com first -[Thanks, RC!]

Here is some information from Russell on the tour:

Hey Mary,
So what I can tell you is that the shows will be between the 23rd and 29th. That means that we could do a show on any of those nights.The night we are most unlikely to be doing a show is the 26th.
Venues range from 230 people to 500 .
We will be taking a Crowe and Doyle songbook attitude to the shows with a heavy leaning toward new songs, however Alan and I are well aware that a show is a show and we will endeavor to make it entertaining.
There will be guests. This isn't a band show, though there will be recognizable faces. For the most part expect guitar,mandolin,piano,singing and telling stories. We will have a gear or two or three to step up when the time feels right - RC

News from Russell at Twitter

2011-03-05T08:03:00.002-05:00

russellcrowe Russell Crowe

For those that are interested I should be able to send out details for May very soon. Shows are LA only 23rd to 29th.Small venues.

Last Missive from Russell

2011-02-26T07:51:00.000-05:00

From Russell: Hey,
I'm home.
Thought I'd send you one last missive.

I wrapped on the Tuesday. It was intended that I stay around a day or two but as it was the Shanghai/Sydney flights were all booked for the next few fays so I chose not to re-route through Singapore but to stay with the direct flight and I was home in a blink.
Perfect blues skies warm sun on the skin. This is summers last weekend though but it was a nice welcome after the temperatures and the fog of Shanghai.
So the horse did ok. He was losing it a little bit, but he got the job done. We did four takes of a big wide shot, no spinning around but a trot and a canter and then a few close-ups.He was shaking in the flanks and darting his head at every noise but for a first timer you have to give him credit. He had one days preparation.
Had a moment at the starting point on one take, the carriages in front of me that were supposed to go forward,inexplicitly started to back up. Those behind on horses turned to make way, the soldiers on foot scattered, at the end of the alley way was a canal. Wide and full of unspeakably dirty water. It was one of those moments when time slows down and your really start doing the maths of survival, I was about 3 metres to the water, I saw a pedestrian laneway across the alley, there was a bunch of people between the horse and I and it, but I was going to squirt that horse down the laneway and hope for no low hanging washing.It meant crossing the path of the reversing wagon, but to stay where I was would be to get cut of from any solution but the water. In the millisecond before activation the wagons went forward, cavalry and soldiers fell back into line and off we went.
That movie will be crazy. Stylish and ambitious as well, but from my perspective mostly crazy. - RC

New Page - Rap Songs

2011-02-23T12:35:00.002-05:00

Check out the new Rap Page. Link at top of blog

New Report from Russell - Shanghainese

2011-02-21T10:54:00.005-05:00

From Russell:

So tomorrow is my last shooting day though I don't get to fly home straight away.
Using a non film horse for shooting a sequence tomorrow, we'll see how crazy that gets. they just don't seem to have a horse culture in these parts. The producers have looked around and come up with a very antsy so-called "show jumping" horse, but it would be the skinniest chested jumping horse in history.
Anyway, one of the horsemen off RH is here with me, Alesh. He is a great horseman, soft hands, strong and kind at the same time, he's rolling his eyes a bit over the mount but I'll have to make do.
The horse responds to my voice when I chat with it so that's a start. It's only a trot, a chat,a twirl and a canter, so in theory it should be easy as pie. However I have been on sets with non movie horses before and it can turn to shit pretty quick.
Anne Turner insisted on a full blooded Stallion for a covering ( mating ) scene in Hammers Over the Anvil,before take one he went apeshit and kicked down the whole corral. I thought it was funny at the time, but I wasn't required to be on him. Tomorrow it's me.That horse that I rode on Hammers was a race horse without any film experience, suffice it to say that I know the difference. A Horse like Rusty from RH is a special beast, and you really appreciate it when you have a good mount. Ribbon from 3:10 and Echo from Silver Brumby were beautiful horses. As was George the black horse at the beginning of Gladiator.
Did I tell you George was on RH? King John rode him. The first day at Steve Dents place ( Horsemaster on Glad and RH ) he pointed over to a group of horses and said "there's an old mate of yours over there".
I looked, walked straight up to George, put my hand on him and whispered "Hey George, did anyone tell you we won an Oscar together?" Steve loved the fact I knew who he meant.
There's lots of moving parts on a film set, horses don't like that much if they aren't used to it.
Shod horse on cement, crowd scene,villagers and soldiers,probably a 3 camera set up. Sounds like a recipe for chaos to me. I'll let you know how I go...
Did a crazy fight scene over the last 2 days, bit sore from rolling around on the ground,getting chains wrapped around my neck and other things. I incorporated one of the Opium Wars quotes you found [ed note: "The use of opium is not a curse, but a comfort and benefit to the hard-working Chinese."].. Showed it to Eli Roth ,and he and Quentin Tarantino saw the benefit and helped me convince RZA that my character should use it. It keeps him in the time and place, so thanks for that uncredited research assistance. The appalling line is from the Jardine Matheson press release.
So strike Gabby Hayes as we have gone a bit more serious. More latter career Orson Welles. -- Stay good. - RC

Here is the book at Amazon with the quote he mentions - Do a "look through the pages to Page 1" to see it

News for today

2011-02-20T10:59:00.000-05:00

Flickfilosopher.com: (Morphing video) female gazing extra: “Men in Film” - Thanks, caliope

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Express co UK: FAIRBANKS RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD -- Universal Pictures knows how to throw a party. At Cannes Film Festival 2010 its swanky soirée at the Majestic Beach to celebrate the premiere of Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe was marred only by rain, but that didn’t stop the stars from turning up for champagne and fireworks. Among the likes of Benicio Del Toro, Kate Beckinsale and Eva Longoria was an unfamiliar face. Polite, affable and in the right attire, Dominick Fairbanks wanted to meet Russell Crowe.

30 years of best actors

2011-02-18T10:18:00.000-05:00

Yahoo Movies - Oscars - 30 Years of Best Actors
Thanks, Marie

New entry on Shanghai page

2011-02-15T10:26:00.002-05:00

There is a new entry today from Russell on the Shanghai page. See top of blog

Blog Settings Changed

2011-02-07T08:04:00.000-05:00

I have had to spend time this morning deleting a lot of nasty, inappropriate comments on the band tour post.

I have changed the settings for this blog. You will now have to pass through me to get your thoughts published, and I will not accept any personal attacks on Russell.

Sorry, but blame a few trolls for the change.

Music news....

2011-02-06T19:17:00.002-05:00

There is still a strong chance Alan and I will be doing a show in America in May, we are both itching to play the new songs we have been writing live. We had a hiccup in the original plans and we unfortunately won't be mounting a full tour but, we are still working on doing a show in LA . I know that west coast only will bug some people but its' the best we can do at this stage . If I was to point a finger at a date I'd say May 27 . I hope that is helpful to those who are interested. We won't be releasing a new record before the show, though we may preview some of the new songs in some way.

Russell in Shanghai

2011-02-03T14:35:00.001-05:00

A new page for Russell's notes from Shanghai

2/9/2011- Hey,
So finished my first full shooting day. Got up at 4am out the door just after 6.
I'm home now and it's 8.47pm.
As I have said before the sets are crazy beautiful. This film will definitely not be everyone's cup of tea but I'm having a laugh.
Cut a chap from navel to neck today, that's the kind of thing Jack Knife does, he doesn't go in for your kung fu. I look somewhat like a prussian calvary officer with a touch of dirty harry and a smidge of gabby hayes delivered in a snotty uppercrust English accent. I'm addicted to opium and sex and ultra violence.
There will be quite a few reviewers that will accuse me of losing my marbles altogether after they see this.
F**k 'em if they can't take a joke. RC

2/7/2011 - Started jamming on dialogue with Eli Roth yesterday.
Had to move from the bar we were in because we were cracking up and making the people around us a little uncomfortable.
I'd never met him before, cool guy. We'll do some more today.
Jack knife ( that's the character I'm playing) is starting to take shape in my mind. He's an odd one, that's for sure.
I've been reading about the Opium Wars, another harsh episode from Britain's colonial past.
RC

2/7/2011 - I love a championship game that comes down to one play, don't you? God bless Wisconsin, on the day, you were deserved winners
RC

2/6/2011 - Hey,
Well the fireworks went from continuous to absolutely nuts. It must have been another significant date on the New Year calendar here as by midnight the town was literally going off. You could see hundreds of fireworks from one side to the other,exploding,careening off buildings. For the second time since I've been here the air was laden with gunpowder and cordite. There is still the occasional explosion even now at 6am.

The Daily Mail report is made up, I haven't been doing any music with Sting. He came to the N3D premiere because ,obviously, Trudie is in the movie and he's cool like that. Dani and I went to his performance at the Opera House "Symphonicity" a couple of nights later. Great fun. He was in excellent voice and the orchestral arrangements were special. I particularly liked the treatment of "I Hung my Head". He finished the gig with a version of "Walking on the Moon" just him and an acoustic guitar. Very cool.

There is still a strong chance Alan and I will be doing a show in America in May, we are both itching to play the new songs we have been writing live. We had a hiccup in the original plans and we unfortunately won't be mounting a full tour but, we are still working on doing a show in LA . I know that west coast only will bug some people but its' the best we can do at this stage . If I was to point a finger at a date I'd say May 27 . I hope that is helpful to those who are interested. We won't be releasing a new record before the show, though we may preview some of the new songs in someway.
The sky is full of kites this morning, not lit ones like yesterday morning, today it's sea creatures and birds.

RC

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Well, the atmosphere here is something that I guess you've just got to acclimatize too. It is pretty foggy a lot of the time, though last night the air cleared and the cityscape of Pudong is beautiful.
There are still sporadic fireworks going off however many days it is now into the new year.
I just counted 60 seconds and 9 close explosions, there are other muffled ones in the distance, so I suppose "sporadic" is an understatement, more like continuous.
This morning I got up around 5am and there were gigantic kites being flown in the dark over the Yangtze River lit with LED lights underneath, making all sorts of patterns. I don't know if it was anything special or just some guys who like flying kites in the dark. Whichever, It looked great.
Still under the weather, but what can you do?
Ventured out to Songjiang today where we are shooting, the set is simply amazing.
This is only a tiny budget by American standards but you get a big bang for your buck here.
I have a couple more days before I start, I'm hoping that I'll shake whatever this is by then.
Hope you are well,
RC.

2/5/2011 - From Russell: "Went to bed sick last night,woke up worse this morning. It is in my stomach,chest,throat and head all at the same time. I wonder if I can use it to enhance the character? --- I've added the shakes and sweats today as well.
I'm ok with you posting this."
More on his breakfast - I had asked him what the food was like:

breakfast
Congee
Pork Bao
Vegetable spring roll - tiny, triangular

RC

From Russell today:

Hey,
Arrived in Shanghai a couple of hours ago. Fireworks going off all over town.
Beautiful architecture.
Hope you are well
RC

Today's News

2011-02-02T11:09:00.003-05:00

The Age au: Crowe shines in high-quality thriller (TN3D) - Thanks, Mirella

Bookmakers Inc: Sportsbook Software: Russell Crowe defends deal with Star City - Thanks, Caliope

News Updates

2011-01-31T11:36:00.001-05:00

January 31

Adelaide Now: Russell Crowe to take a break from acting - Thanks, Steph - My Brother's Keeper - Audio Book available at i Tunes

Nine To Five: Interview: Russell Crowe - Thanks, Steph, Allison

Film-related - the great composer: R.I.P. John Barry (1933-2011)

Related: Congrats to Christian Bale and all the SAG Award winners last night

January 30

More premiere images at AAP One - Thanks, Mirella
news.com.au:

Crowe at premiere for Next Three Days (Thanks, Kris C)

image at Zimbio (Thanks, Sherezade)

More pictures (watermarked) at Newspix - Thanks, Cindy

January 29

Alan Doyle has joined Twitter - Thanks, Lynda

The Sunday Telegraph via The Courier-Mail: Russ plays by his own rules - Thanks, CGee, Sherezade

Welcome

2010-12-30T20:14:00.002-05:00

Welcome to a new decade and a new design for the Murphsplace Russell Crowe Blog. Please comment on the posts. Your input is very important.

Thanks!!

Band Tour 2011

2010-12-30T19:59:00.002-05:00

Do you have a comment? Will you be going to the venues when the schedule is finalized? Let us know in the comment section to this post.

From Russell:

Folks,
after much tooing and froing and an unavoidable changes in other responsibilities, I am very sorry to tell you that The Ordinary Fear of God will not be touring in August this year.
Sentimentally it would have been great to mark the tenth anniversary of when we first played in Austin, but in reality it's not as important as other things.
You will be pleased to know though that Alan and I have locked in for May next year. We will be touring for 4 weeks. Sorry to those that are disappointed but we will make it up to you next May. - RC

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What do you think?

2010-11-23T07:43:00.000-05:00

The Wrap: Meet Russell Crowe: Former A-List Actor -

"I think he needs to go away for a little while and come back as Alec Baldwin," said one studio executive, noting that a self-deprecating comedic role might re-energize Crowe's onscreen brand. So might a side role as the bad guy, not the hero. "How great would it be to see Russell Crowe as a 'Bond' villain," the studio official wondered. - Thanks, Steph --

[Ed note - What does everyone think about this? Put your opinions in the comments section to this post.