I call murder. This just makes me boil with rage.

Yes, and I suspect we will see many more stories like this as social and financial inequality in the US just continues to skyrocket. Until the majority of Americans (ahem, Repubs...looking at you) wake up and realize it is not only ethically and morally imperative, but in the best interests of the nation as a whole to…

Meanwhile, every day thousands of men file for divorce from their "starter" wives who are no longer thin/sexy/young enough.

IMHO this just cheapened the brand into some seriously questionable territory. I mean, Jacobs has already proven himself to be a douche. Is he trying to be the next Dov Charney?

Exactly. Celebs don't have crystal balls either. You never know when your next tough role could be your last.

We can hope; it sounds like the whole experience was pretty harrowing and unhealthy to me.

Yeah, but my point was not understanding why actors (not actresses) insist on doing this.

Yes, and as I recall everyone still loved the movie, it made tons of cash and Jennifer Lawrence is still an "it" girl.

If she was really dedicated she would have pulled her teeth out and worked up some good, pus-filled sores as well. C'mon...

I was not aware of this movie, but yes, you are right, it would seem Mr. Bale went deeply into deprivation. That being said, he is also batshit (ha ha) insane. I don't think he should have been allowed to do this to himself for a role. And who are we to know how it may (or may not) have affected his physical (or…

TWO oatmeal paste squares per day? Healthy for who, a squirrel?

Well, as La Comtesse pointed out in another thread, Hathaway should have pulled her teeth out then too.

Oh, I ammend my past response, I was not aware of the Machinist (I don't watch many Hollywood movies). Dude is just scary. I stand by my assertion he is a messed-up guy.

The last time I checked Mr. Bale was not being asked to live on two squares of oatmeal paste per day. He was also one seriously messed-up kinda guy.

I'm sorry, as an artist I'm not buying it. It is first and foremost work, and it should be safe work, especially in the age of digital enhancement (where nobody really has to change how they look to act a role). I'm sure I could make some really spectacular art that would leave an impact if I cared nothing for my own…

I for one will never understand why actors engage in ludicrous body-modification (and other dangerous) practices in order for a job. Sure, the money is good, and it's their choice, blah, blah, blah...but no amount of money in the world is worth your health and well-being. Hollywood needs to be told it can't ask actors…

I know; imagine the outcry if doctors didn't tell patients when they had AIDS or cancer because it might hurt their feelings. Sometimes going to the doctor isn't fun and we hear things we had rather not.

No flames here. Thank you for presenting the other side of the story. I have to think that while "fat shaming" and blatant bias are definitely a problem even within the medical field, there are also a lot of patients that don't understand that their weight is negatively impacting their health and that their doctor is…

Nope. It's a real thing.

I know, it's the small things that get us Canucks excited!