A conversation with actor Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan

with Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale
in Movies, TV & Theater
on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 * * * * *

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A conversation with actor Christian Bale and director Christopher Nolan about their much anticipated prequel to the Batman films "Batman Begins".

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American Psycho
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    1. Jhe  09/03/2008 01:27 AM Report

      The three Charlie Rose interviews with Christian Bale are among the best I've seen with him. (I imagine he appreciates being asked interesting, intelligent, and informed questions for a change!) His dedication to his craft and self-deprecating humor comes through, esp. in this one w/Christopher Nolan. Despite the critical acclaim he's earned over the years, Bale is still very underrated. At the very least, he should have been nominated for an Oscar for "American Psycho," but I suspect his character was far too controversial for the Academy. Does Bale have to play someone with a mental or physical disability to get the recognition he truly deserves? Ah, well, I guess I shouldn't let it bother me. It doesn't seem to bother him!

    2. prosolution  07/28/2008 02:16 AM Report

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    3. Frank Lucchese-Soto  07/17/2008 12:28 AM Report

      Christopher Nolan is possibly the greatest director ever to do a batman movie he redefined the Batman character in a whole new level. And also great choice for Heath Ledger as the Joker

    4. Edu Romero  04/28/2008 04:54 AM Report

      I think Christian Bale is the best actor of all time in my opinion, & also as a big fan of Batman, I'm very impressed that Bale is one of the few actors that knows about the superhero they potray.

    5. Carleen  04/20/2008 12:35 AM Report

      Christian has said that whatever accent he has in the movie, he promotes the film with the same accent. Also, he said that Batman is an "american" comic/book thing so he wanted to promote it in an American accent.

    6. Virginia  04/14/2008 11:58 PM Report

      Castor, Bale isn't Cockney at all. He was born in Wales. And it was his decision, not the studio's, to use an American accent while promoting Batman. I agree with you that it shouldn't matter where's he from, but there's certainly precedent for people getting upset when beloved roles are cast against expectation.

    7. Andre767  04/14/2008 02:30 AM Report

      His accent here is not quite Batman- this was filmed during the time he was shooting Rescue Dawn. If you check that film out, you'll notice the accent is the same

    8. audiosnag  01/30/2008 11:33 PM Report

      I've read that he likes to stay in character accent wise during interviews to make things easier although from the sounds of this interview the movie was finished shooting. My favorite actor hands down.

    9. shakeem winn  12/29/2007 02:09 PM Report

      Christian Bale is by far the greatest actor to ever don the cape and cowl of the cape crusader

    10. Cardinal  11/27/2007 06:08 PM Report

      Bale is a method actor, in other interviews I have seen his accent change, perhaps he just remains in charecter. Just a thought.

    11. mk  11/10/2007 10:35 PM Report

      God, I love Christian Bale. He is just so truly truly dedicated to his craft, just a brilliant brilliant actor. Love everything about Christian Bale!!!

    12. Adrienne  10/15/2007 10:16 AM Report

      I think it is cool that he can stay in character for the interview.. No matter what accent he uses, I love it!

    13. Castor  08/04/2007 02:18 PM Report

      Apparently the studio asked him to speak in a "clearer" accent when promoting Batman Begins.

      They feared his thick cockney accent would turn people off of seeing the film.

      Which is ridiculous...but hey, studio people are idiots.

    14. david bradford  07/12/2007 09:04 PM Report

      did anyone notice that Bale did this entire interview in an american accent...