I know this because I happen to be somewhere where someone that was there that day and for the shoot is. And this person isn't a publicist, nor are they invested in Bale's career. They're just someone that thinks it is absolute bullshit that this moment in Bale's life is being aired and that the real story should get out there.
The DP on TERMINATOR SALVATION, Shane Hurlbut, is a apparently a light tweaker. He's a fairly young DP and likes to fiddle with his lights on set during action, which is a big "NO NO" on most productions unless worked out in advance with performers. But apparently Shane was a pretty unrepentant light tweaker.
The scene in question, was a very emotional and tough scene between Christian Bale and Bryce Howard. A scene that required soul bearing and a deep level of immersive concentration. The sort of scene where everyone on set knows not to get in anyone's eye lines, and definitely not to move lights around while FILMING. You lock that shit down before the scene starts.
Bale had indeed warned the DP on multiple occasions about messing with lights while the cameras were rolling, and Bale was in the midst of a painful scene with Bryce, what was described to me as being the emotional center of the film and his character for the film.
You guys should check out this link http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39984 and read a rationalization for Bale's actions
You guys should check out this link http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39984 and read a rationalization for Bale's actions
If true it doesn't really excuse the completely ott reaction but it gives it some context.
I guess when you are under pressure to act out a tough role then anything will make you snap... I'm sure it has happened to other actors, but Bale was unfortunately recorded.
You posted the same time as Abe did twelve, so you have an excuse
Anyway I found it quite amusing, and [HIGHLIGHT]as Joey said, hearing him change to and from various accents was pretty hilarious.[/HIGHLIGHT]
Am I the only one who likes Bale more because of this?
It just makes me smile.
Not necessarily more, but not less either...
That's good too I suppose.