Entertainment
Actor Russell Crowe
Monthly
Entertainment Column
December
2001
This
Product Named Russell Crowe
 After
reading an
interview in which Crowe says he has to find some humor in the
fact that he has become a product, I’ve decided to write a humorous
account of this product named “Russell Crowe.”
But before I do, I
would like to take this time to praise one of my favorite actors today,
Russell Crowe, who, at the age of thirty six, in the year 2000, a big
year for him, finally reached the status and recognition he was striving
for. After reaching his
goal, he claims his movie star status has made him into a product.
Despite this
consequence of fame, if young boys today became like Crowe,
society would be fortunate, not necessarily if they became movie stars,
but if they did the other things behind what makes Crowe appeal
to his fans. These other
things include the fact he gave away all the money his band, Thirty Odd
Foot of Grunts or TOFOG, made during their shows in Austin, Texas in the summer
of 2000, money he did not anticipate his band was going to make.
So this extra money he gave away to charity.
Second, the fact he organized soccer games during the filming of Gladiator and Proof of Life,
showed how he helped the staff relax and enjoy life a bit during
filming, when the stress can hurt morale.
Moreover, he has a
determination that today’s youth can aspire to.
Furthermore, he takes the time to do what he enjoys such as
singing in his band, Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts.
So if the younger generation were like Crowe, who took
his work seriously and at the same time also took the time to enjoy
life, society would be very lucky.
As far as his act of
giving a finger to a student during the filming of A
Beautiful Mind, and his relationship with Meg Ryan, these can be
explained. Because he has
proven that he is one of the great actors today, he knows how much work
it takes to reach his high level of acting, and the distraction of a
student’s flashing camera irritated him because he was focused on his
character, his job. It
would be like someone taking pictures of that student while she was
taking a final exam at the end of the semester.
Acting requires instant “acting” at a moment’s notice when
the director shouts “action.” At least that student who took the photograph has some time
to think about an answer on an exam without flashing bulbs distracting
her. Try acting in front of
the camera on a moment’s notice and look convincing so you don’t
look like a fool. You will
understand how much mental capacity and concentration is needed to
accomplish a great, convincing scene as Crowe accomplished as
Maximus in a great scene in Gladiator when he saw his wife and son crucified.
For sure, if that scene didn’t work, the movie would not have
worked. Fortunately, Crowe made the emotions from this scene work.
As far as Russell
Crowe’s relationship with Meg Ryan, he is not to be completely blamed.
The acts of a couple are exactly just that.
Moreover, everyone in life is looking for that special someone
who he or she can relate with, and those few who do are one of the
fortunate ones. Moreover,
he has admitted in an interview with Access Hollywood that the one thing
missing in his life right now is that he doesn't have any kids.
So, yes, everyone is looking for love, even this individual who is a
great actor. Because of his integrity on the screen, it is safe to
say that if he were to commit to a relationship, it would be for the
right reasons. When he talks about John Nash, Jr., his character
in A Beautiful Mind, he also seems to be talking about himself,
after admitting that he would like to have some kids. He says,
"Although he’s
very confident that sooner or later he’ll find somebody that he can talk
to."
So, after writing this
article, and thus taking part in making Crowe a product to be
written about, the following would like to look at the humorous side of
“this product.”
Blame my sense of humor
on my kids’ sing-along-videos that I’ve listened to, too many times.
In one of their videos is a song from the animated movie, Hercules.
In the song shown here, I’ve replaced “Hercules” with
“Russell Crowe.” If you
think I’m weird in doing this, then my defense is a comedy routine in
Comedy Central by Sinbad when he said something like, “Have you always
wondered why your parents are weird?”
Sinbad looked at the college audience and said, “You made them
that way!” So in good
humor, here is the song.
Bless
my soul
Russell
Crowe was on a roll
Person
of the week
In
every Greek opinion poll
What
a pro
Russell
Crowe could stop a show
Point
him at a monster
And
you’re talking S.R.O.
He
was a no one
A
zero, zero
Now
he’s a honcho
He’s
a hero
Here
was a kid
With
his act down pat
From
zero to hero
In
no time flat
Zero
to hero
Just
like that
When
he smiled
The
girls went wild
With
oohs and aahs
And
they slapped his face
On
every vase, on every “vas”
From
appearance fees
And
royalties
Our
Russell Crowe had cash to burn
Now
nouveau riche and famous
He
could tell you
What
the Grecians earn
Say
amen
There
he goes again
Sweet
and undefeated
And
an awesome
Ten
for ten
Folks
lined up
Just
to watch him flex
And
this perfect package
Packed
a pair of pretty pecs
Russell
Crowe
He
comes
He
sees
He
conquers
Honey
the crowds
Were
going bonkers
He
showed the moxie
Brains
and spunk
From
zero to hero
A
major hunk
From
zero to hero
And
who’d have thunk
Who
put the glad in gladiator
Russell
Crowe
Whose
daring deeds are great theatre
Russell
Crowe
Is
he bold
No
one braver
Is
he sweet
Our
favorite flavor
Russell
Crowe, Russell Crowe, Russell Crowe (repeated)
Bless
my soul
Russell
Crowe was on a roll
Undefeated
Riding
high
And
the nicest guy
Not
conceited
He
was a nothing
Zero
zero
Now
he’s a honcho
He’s
a hero
He
hit the heights
At
breakneck speed
From
zero to hero
Russell
Crowe is a hero
Now
he’s a hero
Yes
indeed
Enjoy
your day with amazing actor, Russell
Crowe!
Start your
screenwriting
success now!
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