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Giuliana Rancic Says Russell Crowe Was Awful To Interview

I’ve been on both sides of an Interview (and not the kind that start with “Is there something wrong, officer?” and end with “THAT CLAP-HAVING JEZEBEL KNOWS WHAT SHE DID!!”) and one thing I know for sure is that the only thing worse than being asked pointless bullshit questions is being the one who asks said questions. If I had a nickel for every time I asked “What would you say your greatest weakness is?” through an Awful forced smile, I’d have enough nickels to finally afford the miracle to bring my soul back from the dead.
So naturally I assumed that someone like Giuliana Rancic must surely be completely dead inside or robot or one of the bug aliens from Men in Blackdisguised as a human, because why in the hell would you ever want to ask people stupid questions for a living. But apparently she’s a real person with feelings, feelings that once got trampled on and nearly squished to death during an interview. On Wednesday night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, Googlyeyna Rancic was asked who her most awkward Interview was, and the winner was human ingrown toenail Russell Crowe:

“[He] was so mean to me. I had been at E! for a year, and I literally was like, ‘I’m gonna go easy because he’s pretty tough.’ And so I said, ‘Are you excited to be here tonight? Your big movie premiere?’ And he goes, ‘I’m contractually obligated to be here. What’s your next question?’ And I go ‘Um, isn’t it wonderful seeing all the fans?’ And he goes, ‘That’s your second question? 1, 2, you’re through!’ And walked away.”

Ironically, on the other side of the globe, Russell Crowe appeared on a show called Watch This, Will Ya Mate? where he talked about his best interview:

“There was this American girl from the E! channel who looked like a beautiful brunette grasshopper, and I never once called her a cunt or a fucking twat, or threw a phone at her face, or punched her in the nose or anything! I couldn’t believe it! Me, Russell Crowe, talking to another human without getting into a physical altercation! Yeah, it was definitely a personal best.”

Dlisted | Quelle Surprise: Giuliana Rancic Says Russell Crowe Was Awful To Interview

Russell Crowe wanted a papal blessing for ‘Noah’ but Pope Francis blew him off

Here are some new photos of Russell Crowe at the Moscow photocall for Noah, his bloated, water-logged Biblical epic. Russell’s been relatively MIA from promotional duties thus far, which… considering he’s the lead, that does not bode well. As for these photos… even though I’m pretty sure he’s an angry wanker, I still have some residual affection for Russell. I think he looks chubby and cute here. The Daily Mail was making fun of his (obvious) dye job, but that might be for a film…?

Anyway, one of the few “promotional” things Crowe has done thus far is try to get some kind of Vatican screening for Noah. He’s been tweeting the Vatican (seriously!) and the studio has been trying to get Mr. Good Guy Pope Francis to say something, anything about the film. But it’s a no go.

Pope Francis has nixed a meeting with the creative team behind “Noah,” including star Russell Crowe, director Darren Aronofsky and Paramount vice chair Rob Moore, which studio executives had been scrambling to schedule as a photo-op, Variety has learned.

The meeting was never fully confirmed, but tentatively on the calendar for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the VIP section so the Pope could figuratively lend a blessing to the $125 million Biblical epic. The reason the Vatican cancelled it, according to a source, is over concerns word would leak, causing a spectacle as Crowe and Aronofsky landed in Rome.

When reached by Variety last week, Aronofsky said the meeting had been proposed, but it wouldn’t happen if any**** reported or Tweeted about it.

“Noah,” scheduled for U.S. release on March 28, has been criticized by some religious groups for taking too many liberties with the story of Noah’s Ark.

Even though the Pope doesn’t normally screen movies, he recently met with Philomena Lee, the subject of the Weinstein Co’s “Philomena” at the height of Oscars season in February.

[From Variety]

My guess is that the Pope heard some of the bad reviews as well. And the film has already been banned in several countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE. Paramount is bracing for more bans across the Middle East. There’s also an outcry from American evangelicals too, because there are some derivations from the Biblical story. So, boycotts all over the place. Which might work to give the film some added “danger” and some cool caché… if only the film was high art or something. But it’s not. It’s just a bloated Biblical mess. Stay away, Pope Francis!

Cele|bitchy | Russell Crowe wanted a papal blessing for â€˜Noahâ€™ but Pope Francis blew him off

Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe: ‘Noah’ Premiere in NYC on 3/26/2024

Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe: ‘Noah’ Premiere in NYC on 3/26/2014

From justjared.com

Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe join each other on the red carpet at the Premiere of their new movie Noah on Wednesday evening (March 26) at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

FYI: Jennifer is wearing head-to-toe Louis Vuitton.

Full Article(s) and More Pictures on justjared.com:
Jennifer Connelly & Russell Crowe Rule the Red Carpet at â€˜Noahâ€™ NYC Premiere! | Darren Aronofsky, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Russell Crowe : Just Jared

Cameron Crowe Apologizes for Casting Emma Stone as Asian American

Courtesy of Columbia Pictures.

Almost immediately following Aloha’s release, the Internet had much to say about the Casting of Emma Stone as Allison Ng, a character who is one-fourth Asian. (Vulture called the decision a “Big White Nope” in its headline, while Jezebel asked “Literally Why” in its.) Now director Cameron Crowe has weighed in, posting a blog entry in which he responds to the criticisms about the Stone casting. “I have heard your words and your disappointment, and I offer you a heart-felt apology to all who felt this was an odd or misguided Casting choice,” he writes, going on to explain that the Ng character was meant to represent “a super-proud ¼ Hawaiian who was frustrated that, by all outward appearances, she looked nothing like one,” and that she was “based on a real-life red-headed local.”

Crowe notes that the film was able to employ “many Asian-American, Native-Hawaiian and Pacific-Islanders, both before and behind the camera.” He also urges that any “blame” related to the Casting should be placed squarely on him, and not on Stone. He concludes the note, “I am grateful for the dialogue. And from the many voices, loud and small, I have learned something very inspiring. So many of us are hungry for stories with more racial diversity, more truth in representation, and I am anxious to help tell those stories in the future.”

The entire letter is copied below:

From the very beginning of its appearance in the Sony Hack, “Aloha” has felt like a misunderstood movie. One that people felt they knew a lot about, but in fact they knew very little. It was a small movie, made by passionate actors who wanted to join me in making a film about Hawaii, and the lives of these characters who live and work in and around the island of Oahu.

Thank you so much for all the impassioned comments regarding the Casting of the wonderful Emma Stone in the part of Allison Ng. I have heard your words and your disappointment, and I offer you a heart-felt apology to all who felt this was an odd or misguided Casting choice. As far back as 2024, Captain Allison Ng was written to be a super-proud ¼ Hawaiian who was frustrated that, by all outward appearances, she looked nothing like one. A half-Chinese father was meant to show the surprising mix of cultures often prevalent in Hawaii. Extremely proud of her unlikely heritage, she feels personally compelled to over-explain every chance she gets. The character was based on a real-life, red-headed local who did just that.

Whether that story point felt hurtful or humorous has been, of course, the topic of much discussion. However I am so proud that in the same movie, we employed many Asian-American, Native-Hawaiian and Pacific-Islanders, both before and behind the camera… including Dennis “Bumpy” Kanahele, and his village, and many other locals who worked closely in our crew and with our ****** to help ensure authenticity.

We were extremely proud to present the island, the locals and the film community with many jobs for over four months. Emma Stone was chief among those who did tireless research, and if any part of her fine characterization has caused consternation and controversy, I am the one to blame.
I am grateful for the dialogue. And from the many voices, loud and small, I have learned something very inspiring. So many of us are hungry for stories with more racial diversity, more truth in representation, and I am anxious to help tell those stories in the future.

Thanks again, Cameron Crowe

Cameron Crowe Has Addressed the Emma Stone Aloha Casting Controversy | Vanity Fair