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Heart Break. Tom Cruise is divorcing for the 3rd time.

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  • thelivingroyalethelivingroyale
    edited July 2012 Posts: 12,837
    forgotmyusername wrote:


    NSFW - a bit bad language but very funny and sooooo insightful about Top Gun.

    :)) But why is Tarantino there?
  • ShardlakeShardlake Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    edited July 2012 Posts: 4,043
    Yeah all you defenders of the man are so liberal and understanding, I'm sorry but I can't separate the actor from the man when I hear what is being said in that article about interrogating 6 year olds.

    Yeah that's right your clean cut hero with the million dollar smile advocates this kind of thing, I watched that footage of Cruise talking about Scientology and thought it was some kind of spoof but no the man is for real, if they ever wanted to remake The Shining again then Tom's your man, that laugh and his manner I'm seriously disturbed by that far more than I am Nicholson in Kubrick's classic.

    I do have to ask why Kate married him in the first place and had a child with him if she knew all about Scientology before hand, I guess she never did much research and was just in awe of the thought of being Mrs Tom Cruise.
  • myworldisenoughmyworldisenough
    Posts: 1,143
    Shardlake wrote:
    Yeah all you defenders of the man are so liberal and understanding, I'm sorry but I can't separate the actor from the man when I hear what is being said in that article about interrogating 6 year olds.

    Yeah that's right your clean cut hero with the million dollar smile advocates this kind of thing, I watched that footage of Cruise talking about Scientology and thought it was some kind of spoof but no the man is for real, if they ever wanted to remake The Shining again then Tom's your man, that laugh and his manner I'm seriously disturbed by that far more than I am Nicholson in Kubrick's classic.

    I do have to ask why Kate married him in the first place and had a child with him if she knew all about Scientology before hand, I guess she never did much research and was just in awe of the thought of being Mrs Tom Cruise.

    Very insightful post, have to agree. Cruise is very much an oddball. The Scientology thing has been widely reported and from what I've read, it is quite creepy and disturbing. It seems less a religion and more of cult. It is widely known that Katie had a crush on him growing up and I think the idea of being married to her Hollywood a-lister dream man went to her head & she ignored the weird Scientology aspect. She was raised as a Catholic and has made the decision she would rather her daughter be a catholic than a member of a crazed cult.
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited July 2012 Posts: 12,480
    myworldisenough wrote:
    Shardlake wrote:
    Yeah all you defenders of the man are so liberal and understanding, I'm sorry but I can't separate the actor from the man when I hear what is being said in that article about interrogating 6 year olds.

    Yeah that's right your clean cut hero with the million dollar smile advocates this kind of thing, I watched that footage of Cruise talking about Scientology and thought it was some kind of spoof but no the man is for real, if they ever wanted to remake The Shining again then Tom's your man, that laugh and his manner I'm seriously disturbed by that far more than I am Nicholson in Kubrick's classic.

    I do have to ask why Kate married him in the first place and had a child with him if she knew all about Scientology before hand, I guess she never did much research and was just in awe of the thought of being Mrs Tom Cruise.

    Very insightful post, have to agree. Cruise is very much an oddball. The Scientology thing has been widely reported and from what I've read, it is quite creepy and disturbing. It seems less a religion and more of cult. It is widely known that Katie had a crush on him growing up and I think the idea of being married to her Hollywood a-lister dream man went to her head & she ignored the weird Scientology aspect. She was raised as a Catholic and has made the decision she would rather her daughter be a catholic than a member of a crazed cult.

    Yes, we are all speculating but I lean towards what was said here by both of you. We really don't know, we do not know these people. It seems that Katie had this whirlwind romance with a movie star she had a crush on for years, got pregnant pretty quickly, and just threw herself into it wholeheartedly. She was 26 years old. You know when you are in love, it is easy to be blind to many things. Even if she was presented with full evidence about Scientology (who knows?) she probably said I love him and that's not what he is about.

    I remember at the time reading that her dad (Catholic and I think a lawyer) was really upset. And I remember Tom saying that you can be a Christian and a Scientologist, and I thought ... huh? Anyway, of course I hope her family rallies around her now, and I hope the Scientologists do leave her and Suri alone. Bet they keep a close watch on them, but I pray they are left alone and Tom also requests that they be allowed to live their own lives now. I do hope she gets sole custody, but doubt it somehow.

    The more I read about Scientology, the creepier it seems to me. Same with Tom, unfortunately. I will try to enjoy his films in the future if they seem promising, but really this is all a bit much.

  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    Posts: 7,653
    Shardlake wrote:
    Yeah all you defenders of the man are so liberal and understanding, I'm sorry but I can't separate the actor from the man when I hear what is being said in that article about interrogating 6 year olds.

    Nobody said that the man is not odd. But some of us realise that we do not have any facts just material straight form the gossip columns and to judge this situation on them makes you a bit of a plonker.

    Yeah that's right your clean cut hero with the million dollar smile advocates this kind of thing, I watched that footage of Cruise talking about Scientology and thought it was some kind of spoof but no the man is for real, if they ever wanted to remake The Shining again then Tom's your man, that laugh and his manner I'm seriously disturbed by that far more than I am Nicholson in Kubrick's classic.

    It is your perogative to dislike mr. Cruise, nobody is disputing that. And for whatever reasons you like too. But leave space for others to disagree with you without calling them names.

    I do have to ask why Kate married him in the first place and had a child with him if she knew all about Scientology before hand, I guess she never did much research and was just in awe of the thought of being Mrs Tom Cruise.

    Why some people get married or have a relationship is indeed a mystery, but it seems love makes people blind for reality or flaws. Which is a good thing otherwise most of us wouldn't stand a snowballs chance in hell to get married or have a relationship. ;)

  • Agent007391Agent007391 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
    Posts: 7,854
    Tom Cruise is getting divorced? Boo f*cking hoo.
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    Posts: 4,813
    I finally sat down and watched that 9 minute Scientology video of his on page one. It's really a shame because whenever I saw Tom being himself like on the red carpet for example, he seems like a pretty normal and nice guy (for a celebrity I mean). Only when he brings up the Scientology stuff does he sound a bit off his rocker....

    But whatevs, I'll always love Top Gun, the Mission Impossible series and so many others. I hear Rock of Ages is especially good, and I will see it when I get the opportunity

    Just watched Ghost Protocol this weekend with my dad-- I had promised him that this was by far the best M:I movie- and everyone enjoyed it.

  • Baltimore_007Baltimore_007
    Posts: 5,634
    Is Cruise the only man who ever got a divorce?, I went through two myself. Or can we simpy concentrate on maybe he's an actor of caliber who has been involved in some standout releases the last 25 years? I don't really care about his personal life, as with a great many actors and actresses, more so the quality of movie they can produce, you watch Rain Man or Mission Impossible, or The Firm, and you think to yourself, what a good actor this man is, that's as far as we can look sometimes
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    And of course A Few Good Men.
  • Baltimore_007Baltimore_007
    Posts: 5,634
    There was more focus on other high profile names there, Jack Nicholson, Kevin Bacon, Demi Moore etc, I think it's better when you have one star name above all else to work with, that's why Mission Impossible's do so well
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    I liked that in A Few Good Men we got an equally talented standout cast. It creates a robust structure if the film has a supportive cast. That's what movies are made of.
  • Baltimore_007Baltimore_007
    Posts: 5,634
    I strongly recommend The Firm if you haven't seen it, it is one seriously good Tom Cruise Movie..highly recommended

    As true as I am sitting here, I have never seen Days Of Thunder, I could be the only one on the planet, and that goes for Eyes Wide Shut also
  • Master_DaharkMaster_Dahark
    Posts: 4,813
    Hey, coincidentally Tom just turned 50 today =D>
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited July 2012 Posts: 28,694
    Happy Birthday Tom, screw the haters. <:-P
  • SaintMarkSaintMark
    edited July 2012 Posts: 7,653
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    Happy Birthday Tom, screw the haters. <:-P

    I would prefer Katie for that last sentiment. :\">

  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    SaintMark wrote:
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    Happy Birthday Tom, screw the haters. <:-P

    I would prefer Katie for that last sentiment. :\">

    Ah, you would say that...
  • TracyTracy
    Posts: 1,708
    Cruise 50 today !
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,976
    Happy Birthday, Tom! I think I'll enjoy it by watching one of his films. I'm thinking 'Collateral'.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited July 2012 Posts: 28,694
    It's sad that this news comes in the wake of his big 50, as well as the announcement that he is the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Just keep a high head, Tom.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,976
    Must be a terrible way to spend his birthday, I'm sure. No matter; keep a good outlook on things and keep making entertaining movies for myself and others. I'll still be flocking to the cinemas to support you.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    Posts: 28,694
    I think I will watch MI:GP in celebration, my fourth time if I do.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,976
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    I think I will watch MI:GP in celebration, my fourth time if I do.

    I just might have to join you in doing that.

    Oh, I watched both 'Sherlock Holmes' films back to back last night, and 'A Game of Shadows' was so much better than what I thought of the film during my cinema viewing of it last year. Incredibly enjoyable, a few little things I spotted from the BBC show were in the movie, and the fight scenes were much better than I had recalled. I want to rewatch it, but don't want to wear myself out from too many viewings in a small period of time. I'll tease myself with it, like I do with other movies.
  • 0BradyM0Bondfanatic70BradyM0Bondfanatic7 Quantum Floral Arrangements: "We Have Petals Everywhere"
    edited July 2012 Posts: 28,694
    I tease myself too. I want to watch a Gene Hackman film named Night Moves upon recommendation by YouTube's Cinefiles, but can't. I will just press play and watch it, getting hooked, so my stubborn self can't do a thing about it. I don't know why I do that, because there are way too many films to be excited for to be in the mood for just one and only one, but nobody is perfect.

    And here is a link to the YouTube guys that talked about the film I referenced in a Neo Noir special:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/cinefiles

    They are great cinephiles like you and me, and discuss a wide range of film. Check their stuff out sometime.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,976
    0BradyM0Bondfanatic7 wrote:
    I tease myself too. I want to watch a Gene Hackman film named Night Moves upon recommendation by YouTube's Cinefiles, but can't. I will just press play and watch it, getting hooked, so my stubborn self can't do a thing about it. I don't know why I do that, because there are way too many films to be excited for to be in the mood for just one and only one, but nobody is perfect.

    And here is a link to the YouTube guys that talked about the film I referenced in a Neo Noir special:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/cinefiles

    They are great cinephiles like you and me, and discuss a wide range of film. Check their stuff out sometime.

    Will do. I, too, have way too many new films I need to attend to, but I just don't know how. Anything I download online never seems to work for me, the internet connection at my house is subpar, so I can never buffer or stream anything properly, and I can't afford Netflix right now because of college. So, I'm stuck in a rut, and am left to watch the great films that I do have in my collection.
  • M_BaljeM_Balje Amsterdam, Netherlands
    edited July 2012 Posts: 4,520
    One of the best parts Tom Cruise play..



    Katie Holmes, must think now..



    The future

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  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    Posts: 12,480
    Nice photos. :) I am thinking that may be her parents in that one pic.
  • Creasy47Creasy47 In Cuba with Natalya.Moderator
    Posts: 40,976
    It looks like the divorce has been settled in a timely, mature manner:
    http://www.tmz.com/2012/07/09/tom-cruise-katie-holmes-divorce-settlement/
  • 4EverBonded4EverBonded the Ballrooms of Mars
    edited July 2012 Posts: 12,480
    Yeah I just read that too. Hope Tom is happy enough to have two kids already as Scientologists and won't press Suri into that heavily.

    I do wish both Tom and Katie well in the future and I'm glad, for all the kids' sake especially, that it is settled.
  • SirHenryLeeChaChingSirHenryLeeChaChing
    Posts: 3,494
    In this debate, both Tom and Katie need to remember that their children's welfare, mentally and emotionally, supersedes their desires.

    I could care less if Tom is gay or not. It's his life and his decision. If you are secure in your own sexuality, it shouldn't be an issue.

    I've read L. Ron Hubbard's books and studied various religions as a representative of my faith when participating in interfaith debates. Personally, I believe Scientology resembles a cult more than a religion in it's views. And some people take religion and make cults out of them. In the end, it's all about freedom of religion and it should be considered that Tom is a grown man and entitled to his "religion" whether myself or anyone else agrees or not.
  • forgotmyusernameforgotmyusername
    Posts: 2,782
    CR, QS, Paul Haggis, writer dishes confirms the dirt.


    http://www.showbiz411.com/2012/09/02/oscar-winner-paul-haggis-on-tom-cruise-scientology-girlfriend
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