Katies cruise kidnap fear as scientology goons eye building. This, we are told, is the scientology film, a veiled biopic of the demagogic l ron hubbard. Scientology and the prison of belief is likely to remain the movie about the pseudoscientific mind control cult that calls itself the religion of scientology. The master 2012 paul thomas anderson and amy adams at an event for the. The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. After years away from dramatic roles, joaquin phoenix returns in the scientology themed the master from director paul thomas anderson. About us whats new help center jobs api become a partner. In fact, some pundits were slapping their foreheads over the blatant use of scientology as far back as last year when the.
A 1950sset drama centered on the relationship between a charismatic intellectual known as the master whose faithbased organization begins to catch on in america, and a young drifter who. Andersons latest film showing here at the toronto international film festival, youve probably heard about it as the scientology movie. This short documentary tried to be impartial and unbiased, giving current and former members of various ranks a platform to. The church of scientology sacramento is the second ideal org to open in 2012, following the church of scientology hamburg, in germany, on january 21, 2012. Tom cruises space movie will film aboard the international space station. My scientology movie offers a personal perspective on the controversial religion whose lack of investigative depth is more than balanced out by its sense of. Sep 19, 2012 in the many months leading up to the release of the master, much of the talk surrounding the film was about its relationship to scientology and scientologys founder, l. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. Laura prepon celebrity scientologists and exscientologists.
It tells the story of freddie quell phoenix, a world war ii navy veteran struggling to adjust to a postwar society, who meets lancaster dodd hoffman, a leader. Dodd is gloriously embodied in the film by philip seymour hoffman, a veteran of. But the details suggest a story inspired by the founding of scientology, and that has provoked industry whispers. Paul thomas andersons new film phantom thread marks the eighth feature film. But the movie does draw extensively on scientology and its past.
The personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. After years away from dramatic roles, joaquin phoenix returns in the scientologythemed the master from director paul thomas anderson. Its title character is transparently inspired by l. The master is a new movie from paul thomas anderson about the founder of a religious movement similar to scientology. A source has come out to tell new york daily news that leaders of scientology hit the roof when they heard that the sect in the movie has a belief system based on their leaders wild imagination. For the current era, alex gibneys authoritatively damning going clear. Ron hubbard was part of the inspiration for his new movie out this weekend. Apr 22, 2012 fiercely protective of his process, he has declined to speak publicly about the movie. The film doesnt exactly shine the best light on religious sects or its leaders. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie jan. Paul thomas andersons film the master does and doesnt align with.
My scientology movie relies on a shaggy, meandering charm. Five revealing documentaries about scientology paste. Most popular scientology movies and tv shows refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. How much of the master is really about scientology. Jun 19, 2012 a 1950sset drama centered on the relationship between a charismatic intellectual known as the master whose faithbased organization begins to catch on in america, and a young drifter who. The church of scientology is furious about this new movie. Paul thomas andersons film the master does and doesnt align with the teachings of the reallife religion, scientology, started by l. Louis theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous church of scientology.
A striking portrait of drifters and seekers in post world war ii america, paul thomas andersons the master unfolds the journey of a naval veteran joaquin phoenix who arrives home from war. A scientology information film, left the organization in 2009 and requested his money back. Paul thomas anderson film may be about scientology the. The master is a 2012 american psychological drama film written, directed, and coproduced by paul thomas anderson and starring joaquin phoenix, philip seymour hoffman and amy adams. The actor starred in the 2012 movie the master, which was loosely based on scientology founder l. Ron hubbards church of scientology making all the decisions for her child, said a pal.
While the film doesnt star members of hollywoods elite who practice the religion including tom cruise. Also, the movie seems to be based around marty rathbun, an ex scientology exec, but louis seems to turn on him during the movie. When you make a movie about scientology, scientology comes. With philip seymour hoffman, joaquin phoenix, amy adams, jesse plemons. The church of scientology, has obtained an injunction against the showing of the independent film the profit. Paul thomas anderson film may be about scientology the new. The movie is a work of fiction and the director, producer and actors have said so, a church of scientology spokesperson said. In 2012, the filmmakers approached former scientology executive mark marty rathbun, who left the church in 2004, to join the film and share insights from his experience as a highranking. But the details suggest a story inspired by the founding of. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. It has rich material and isnt clear what it thinks about it. The upcoming movie the master is going to raise a lot eyebrows in hollywood.
The movie definitely has inspirations from scientology and hubbard but it is just an accompaniment to the master and freddies relationship. For example, paul thomas anderson is quoted as saying. To some, scientology is a bona fide religion based upon rigorous research and its doctrines are akin to universal scientific laws. According to the churchs own website, famed actor john travolta became a scientologist in 1975, after he was given l. The head of the church of scientology speaks at the 35th anniversary ceremony for the church of scientology celebrity centre international in hollywood, california. Inspired by the church of scientologys use of filming techniques, and aided by exmembers of the organization louis theroux uses actors to replay some incidents people claim they experienced as members in an attempt to better understand the way it operates. Aug 07, 2012 on sunday, we wrote about our trip to scientologys new york org. The image you see here means a lot to us at the underground bunker, where we. The film takes an unconventional approach to the subject matter, featuring young actors auditioning for parts playing highprofile scientologists in scenes recreating accounts from exmembers about incidents involving senior church management.
Scientologists step up campaign against the master film. Neither a scientology expose nor a cinema masterpiece admirers of l. Tom cruise wants joaquin phoenix to join scientology, play. In a bizarre twist, it becomes clear that the church is also making a film about inspired by the church of scientologys use. My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john dower, and written by and starring louis theroux. It tells the story of freddie quell phoenix, a world war ii navy veteran struggling to adjust to a postwar society, who meets lancaster dodd hoffman, a leader of a religious movement known as the cause.
After speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events. Ron hubbard created project celebrity, offering rewards to scientologists who recruited targeted celebrities. This, we are told, is the scientology film, a veiled biopic of the demagogic l ron. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Scientologists tried to stop the master film bbc news. At times it plays like an extended skit on the daily show. In the many months leading up to the release of the master, much of the talk surrounding the film was about its relationship to scientology and scientologys founder, l. Many have already dismissed it as the 1950s drama is said to be loosely based on l.
Its pretty obvious, then, that after earth is a scientology movie. Scientology was facing a lawsuit for the abuse and wrongful death of one of its members, lisa mcpherson, who died while being held against her will at the cults headquarters in clearwater, florida. On sunday, we wrote about our trip to scientologys new york org. My scientology movie 2017 trailers and clips moviefone. The exclusive, shocking story of how katie holmes was chosen and then dropped. Elon musk welcomes son with grimes amid reports of space movie with tom cruise katie holmes afraid tom would ship suri to radical scientology org 722012 8. It has two performances of oscar caliber, but do they connect. But to others, including some former members, scientology is a cult whose socalled doctrines are nothing more than ridiculous sciencefiction stories invented by founder, l. Sep 14, 2012 the movie is a work of fiction and the director, producer and actors have said so, a church of scientology spokesperson said. Ron hubbard and his founding of the church of scientology many in the industry are scientologists.
Paul thomas andersons disturbing, thrilling and throbbing epic the master has been associated with the controversial religion known as scientology since its release in 2012 but in what ways does the film mimic or call attention to scientology, and what does it get right about cults. Fiercely protective of his process, he has declined to speak publicly about the movie. It received widespread praise from critics and was nominated for seven emmy. My scientology movie full movie online videos dailymotion. Ron hubbard, the founder of scientology, but it sidesteps any firm vision of the cult religion. Scientology has had a written program governing celebrity recruitment since at least 1955, when l.
Mar 30, 2017 in 2012, the filmmakers approached former scientology executive mark marty rathbun, who left the church in 2004, to join the film and share insights from his experience as a highranking. Watch my scientology movie trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Sep 26, 2012 after tom cruises divorce from nicole kidman, scientology went all out to find its superstar a suitable mate. Top gun maverick 1986 the last samurai nathan algren 2003 jerry maguire jerry maguire 1996 minority report chief john anderton 2002 mission. Either way, i found myself wondering where the movie the going and then disappointed when it ended because it just stopped with no ending. When it was first reported that paul thomas anderson. A source has come out to tell new york daily news that leaders of scientology hit the roof when they heard that the sect in the movie has. Katie holmes, with daughter suri, split because she does not want founder l. After tom cruises divorce from nicole kidman, scientology went all out to find its superstar a suitable mate. No one from andersons camp will give a definitive answer. Impossible fallout ethan hunt 2018 american made barry seal 2017 the mummy nick morton 2017 jack reacher. In may 2012, anderson screened the film for his friend, actor tom cruise, an outspoken scientologist, who had. I think the movie does a great job of portraying the time period and the acting is outstanding, but there will be blood is a far superior film. The film is generating buzz after some footage debuted at the cannes film festival.
A naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future until he is tantalized by the cause and its charismatic leader. Recruiting scientologist celebrities and getting them to endorse scientology to the public at large has always been very important to the church of scientology. Jan 28, 2015 the church of scientology is furious about this new movie jan. Scientologists have stepped up their campaign against paul thomas andersons controversial new film the master in the wake of the films critically acclaimed debuts at. Paul thomas andersons the master is fabulously wellacted and crafted, but when i reach for it, my hand closes on air. The film is from 2009 according to the credits roll.
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