OCTOBER 2005
OCTOBER - 11
h. 01:40 pm - A DAY IN PRINCETON Photo gallery of my jurney to Princeton University (location of ABM) on 04/07/05 (Russell's birthday and anniversary)
visit Princeton University site
NOVEMBER 2005
NOVEMBER - 30
From MURPHSPLACE:
updated link to the RUSSELL SINGING AT AFI'S VIDEO,
HERE (scroll down NOV 30 news)
and Darrin Russell video site, HERE
Lizzy by CROWETOPIA is perfectly right... It seems we're all back to Le Thor Concer (Oct 15) .... (read concert report)
A new page added to the site: RUSTY HOROSCOPE PAGE, HERE
I added 2 links (on the right) - Aries dayly horoscope and The weather in Sydney, HERE
Another Russell's pic at the AFI Awards
From ROOT TV:
An amazing VIDEO of Russell playing the phone gag at the AFI's.
To view this VIDEO, click HERE, then write Russell crowe in video search windows (on the right) and click on RUSSELL MAKES FUN ON PHONE INCIDENT - video
There are also other Russell videos there.
  Russell, Dani and little Charlie at the Sydney Botanical Gardens. At ISIFA pictures, HERE
From NEWS.com.au:
Sydney confidential (Nov 28):
Eucalyptus leaves a bitter taste
IT was the most anticipated Australian film in years and it seems the wounds of the failed Eucalyptus project haven't healed yet.
Full article HERE
Many Russell movies at moviesunlimited.com, HERE
NOVEMBER- 29
From tv-now.com:
Russell crowe National cable tv schedule, HERE
Tonight (as every Dec-Tuesday) Russell and The Ordinary Fear Of God are playing at THE VANGUARD
Two pics from Australian magazine about Russell's funny phone joke at the AFI Awards
From THE AUSTRALIAN:
Rusty leads a charm offensive
WHEN Russell Crowe walked on to the stage to host the Australian Film Institute awards on Saturday night, he had a special prop with him. The Oscar-winning actor placed an old-fashioned black telephone on a small table next to the podium and said in a fake Mexican accent: "Say hello to my little friend." It was a wry warning for winners to restrict their speeches to 45 seconds, or risk another phone-throwing incident.
Full article, HERE
Many articles on Russell from various magazines at TSN SAFE SHOOPER
2006 ACADEMY AWARDS - related:
From www.oscars.com:
The general timetable of the 78th Academy Awards,
click HERE
THE ORDINARY FEAR OF GOD - related:
From THE HERALD SUN:
Crowe sings with hand on heart
RUSSELL Crowe's charm offensive went into its final, musical act last night.
After four days of tell-all interviews, awards events and phone gag overload, Crowe returned to his most revealing platform: his music.
Full article, HERE
News on mozilla browser:
from THE SUNDAY MORNING HERALD:
New Firefox version to be launched today
By Louisa Hearn
The latest version of the Firefox web browser will be formally launched in the US later today, promising a number of performance enhancements to the world's second most popular internet browser.
Full article, HERE
NOVEMBER- 28
From contactmusic.com:
CROWE MOCKS PHONE-THROWING INCIDENT AT AFIAS
As host of the annual AFIAs in Melbourne, Crowe warned talkative award winners they faced a phone-bashing if they spoke for too long at the televised ceremony.
After walking on stage clutching an old-fashioned Bakelite telephone, Crowe said, "If there are any problems and you do get up here and go on too long.
"Then 'hello' to my little friend," **
before pointing to the phone
To read full article, click HERE
**Funny reference to a quote that has become a cult for movie fans: from SCARFACE by Brian De Palma -last scene - Al Pacino-Tony Montana aiming his tommy-gun at Sousa men assaulting his house, screams: "Say hello to my little friend"
NOVEMBER- 27
Since my server was having troubles, I thought to spend some time to make this page more agile (for all the people which have a 56K connetction) and to make her up again. Hope you like it.
New Russell pics at aap image (some of them while singing)
CINDERELLA MAN - Related:
From contactmusic.com:
AFI AWARDS DOMINATED BY LOOK BOTH WAYS
also in this article: RUSSELL CROWE, who hosted the event, picked up the International Award For Best Actor for his performance in CINDERELLA MAN.
To read full article, click HERE
RUSSELL'S MUSIC - related:
From THE AGE:
Entertaining, but not a lot to Crowe about
By Patick Donovan
Russell Crowe is one of the most respected actors in the world, but his music is ridiculed by punk bands and critics alike, essentially because he uses the money from the job that he is great at to fund the job that he always wanted - to be a rock star.
To read full article, click HERE
AFI - related:
From THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD:
AFI RED CARPET VIDEO HERE
From THE AGE
Drama, suspense and Rusty: awards night back
Our film industry awards have regained their sparkle with host Russell Crowe drawing the sponsors
by Gabriella Coslovich.
To read full article, click HERE
Russell's pic from THE HERALD SUN
and an article: AFI THE WINNERS.
To read full AFI WINNERS LIST, click HERE
From THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
-Little Fish scoops AFI gongs
LITTLE Fish stars Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving last night took out the AFI awards for Best Lead Actress and Best Lead Actor at a star-studded event that celebrated the "mini-renaissance" in Australian cinema.
Also in this article:
Host Russell Crowe looked relaxed. He walked on stage carrying a prop phone, threatening to use it if anyone gave an acceptance speech over the 45- second limit.
To read full article, click HERE
-And another article on AFI AWARDS winners:
Cate, Hugo win AFI's top trophies
By PHILLIP KOCH
LITTLE Fish stars Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving took out the strongly contested AFI awards for Best Lead Actress and Best Lead Actor at a star-studded event last night, which celebrated the "mini renaissance" in Australian film.
Also in this article:
Host Russell Crowe, who looked relaxed and livened proceedings up with quips and cheeky one-liners, was also recognised on the night with the Academy Award winner taking out the AFI International Award for Best Actor for his powerhouse performance in Cinderella Man.
To read full article, click HERE
From THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
in the article Reverend Tim a reverse piker - Sandra Lee
Scroll down, at Tights situation
RUSSELL Crowe and his businessman mate Peter Holmes a Court are on a mission to unite the splintered South Sydney club – and have decided music is the way to go, while their offer to buy the club is considered...
To read full article, click HERE
From ROOT TV:
A video of Russell commenting on the state of the Australian Music industry, HERE (click on Russell Crowe - story video)
On MURPHSPLACE:
- AFI Awards Linda reports
- TESTIFY and BREATHLESS Lyrics (for both, scroll down Nov 26 news)
NOVEMBER- 26
2 more Russell pics at AFI Awards at GETTY IMAGES
I added an updated section "Where is Russell singing tonight?" (on the left) with info on Russell concerts - day by day dates and places -
New last few days Russell pics added, HERE
TESTIFY - related:
TESTIFY and BREATHLESS are now available
at sanity.com.au (only for Australian residents)
NOVEMBER - 25
RUSSELL'S MUSIC - related:
from MURPHSPLACE (in last night Craft's Awards in Melobourne report Linda sended Murph - scroll Nov 25 news to read it)
NEXT WEEK TESTIFY (new Russell's song) AVAILABLE AT sanity.com.au
(only for Australian residents)
We hope soon at iTunes too.
New TOFOG? (The Ordinary Fear Of God):
from THE AGE
TAKE NOTE OF MY OTHER SIDE, SAYS SINGER CROWE
Movie superstar tunes in with a song about anger management. Patrick Donovan reports.
To read full article, click HERE
TESTIFY lyrics portion HERE
Russell & Friends are playing NOV 27:
Grand Central
293 Swan Street, Richmond
Tickets from www.moshtix.com.au
I added this last few days Russell pics, HERE
 From AFI:
THE L'OREAL PARIS 2005 AFI CRAFT AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The L’Oréal Paris 2005 AFI Craft Awards presented by Digital Pictures, were held in Melbourne last night at the stunning new venue, Waterfront City Pavilion at Melbourne Docklands. More than 700 film industry flocked to the inaugural event, which was hosted by film icon and AFI supporter Russell Crowe.
To read full article, click HERE
From THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH:
CROWE WOOS AFI CROWD
By Jonathan Moran
OSCAR winner Russell Crowe tonight put his body on the line as he hosted the low-key AFI Craft Awards.
Wearing a black satin tuxedo, Crowe offered himself to the crowd at the event in Melbourne – as long as his wife Danielle Spencer approved.
To read full article, click HERE
From THE HERALD SUN:
RUSSELL CROWE SAYS HE'S NOT A BAD BOY
By Claire Sutherland
RUSSELL Crowe played down his bad boy image as he flew into Melbourne yesterday to host the L'Oreal AFI Awards.
To read full article, click HERE
From THE DAYLY TELEGRAPH:
RUSTY TURNS ON CHARM
By MICHAEL BODEY
THE king of Australian cinema, Russell Crowe, held court yesterday, delivering his verdict on everything from the state of the local movie industry and his next film project to the future of his beloved South Sydney rugby league team.
He confirmed plans to star opposite Nicole Kidman in a Baz Luhrmann film next year. Asked what genre the film would be, he replied: "Magnificence, is that a genre?"
On the failed Eucalyptus project, he said: "With so much expectation, to do that film when the principal elements weren't in the right shape would have been massively damaging. It was not my decision and it was not through my actions the film closed down."
To read full article, click HERE
Russell's next year new Australian movie - related:
from THE AUSTRALIAN:
Another chance for Rusty and Nic to co-star
By Sophie Tedmanson
EUCALYPTUS may have fallen over, but Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman will team up again for a new Australian movie directed by Baz Luhrmann.
To read full article, click HERE
At THE AGE there's a pool for best Australian film in 2005, HERE
 From THE AGE:
CROWE FLIES STRAIGHT
By
Daniel Ziffer
OSCAR-WINNING actor Russell Crowe is in Melbourne doing his bit to boost the shaky state of the local film industry.
"I think, as always, wonderful films come out of it and wonderful stories are being told, but I think film is a delicate and complicated medium," he said.
The 41-year-old star of Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind was set to perform earlier this year with fellow Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman in local film Eucalyptus. The production folded, but both are now set to star in a new Australian feature to be shot next year by Baz Luhrmann.
To read full article, click HERE
NOVEMBER - 24
As every last Thursday of November, today in U.S.A. is
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Happy Thanksgiving day to all U.S. citizens!!!
- Some thanksgiving poems, HERE
- Thanksgiving day traditions site
- Make a Life-Saving Decision This Thanksgiving. Link to this site, HERE
- Send a Thanksgiving e-card, HERE
From Globeandmail.com:
Russell Crowe slams media
by Merahiah Folley
Melbourne, Australia
— Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe slammed the media on Thursday for blowing his phone throwing incident out of proportion.
But there's an interesting hint on an eventual new film performed by Russell next year:The actor said he was planning to make a film next year with Australian director Baz Luhrmann, who made Moulin Rouge! and Strictly Ballroom, and fellow Oscar-winner Nicole Kidman, but would not provide any details
To read full article, click HERE
and a photo, HERE
A beautiful black and white CM desktop background, HERE
 From The Age:
Rusty jets into town - Russell Crowe says his New York phone throwing incident should be seen in perspective, saying there are far more important things going on in the world.
To read full article, click HERE
And a VIDEO
RUSTY HITS MELBOURNE
Actor Russell Crowe arrives in Melbourne to host the AFI Awards, showing reporters both his passionate and prickly sides.
To view the video, click HERE
From The Sydney Morning Herald:
Crowe gets stuck into free trade deal
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe says the Australian government has buckled to United States pressure over free trade.
"The free trade agreement that is being worked on at the moment basically will rule out our lives if I was 20 years old and wanted to do with my life what I have done so far," Crowe said in Melbourne today, speaking to media ahead of his hosting the Australian Film Institute Awards this weekend.
To read full article, click HERE
h. 10:38 am: From The Dayly Telegraph:
Crowe plays down phone throw
By Jonathon Moran November 24, 2005
ACTOR Russell Crowe's New York phone throwing incident should be seen in perspective, he said today.
There were far more important things going on in the world, he said.
To read full article, click HERE
AFI Awards related:
From smh.com.au:
Nine's AFI 'insult' angers film judge - First it was the splitting of the Australian Film Institute awards into two ceremonies. Now it's the delayed telecast on the Nine Network.
The reinvention of the country's main film awards has proven controversial, leading to a lively exchange of emails copied around the industry this week.
Under promoter Paul Dainty, the awards have been split into separate ceremonies hosted by Russell Crowe - tomorrow (for craft categories) and Saturday (for the rest) - As well as Crowe as host, Nick Cave will perform and Geoffrey Rush and Catherine Martin will present awards.
To read full article, click HERE
NOVEMBER - 23
I added on site link section (on the right) the link to Russell & Friends Australian concerts DATES
From smh.com.au:
Clooney's 'real life' terrorism film - Syriana (official site)... The movie is getting Oscar buzz and positive reviews, though some wonder whether a complicated story about torture, terrorism, big oil and global politics can become a hit.
To read full article, click HERE
- Release date: Nov 23 in selected cities
- Nationwide: Dic 9
More images by Linda of the making of the video "The weight of a man" shot at the Colosseum in Niemes on 10/16/2005, the day after Le Thor concert, at MURPHSPLACE Nov 22 newspage
AFI Awards related:
- PRESENTERS AND PERFORMERS CONFIRMED - Hosted by Australian film icon Russell Crowe, the L’Oréal Paris 2005 AFI Craft Awards (25 November) and The L’Oréal Paris 2005 AFI Awards Dinner (26 November) are shaping up to be star-studded events, following today’s announcement of an impressive line-up of guest presenters and performers.
To read full article, click HERE
- MARATHON SCREENINGS - The Australian Film Institute together with Australian Centre for the Moving Image and in association with Melbourne on Screen present a marathon screening of the nominees for the 2005 L’Oréal Paris AFI Award for Best Film.
Also in this article, the movies dates.
To read full article, click HERE
- Tickets ON SALE NOW at ACMI Box Office (03) 8663 2583 or at www.acmi.net.au/tickets
RUSSELL & FRIENDS IN CONCERT: (from MHMH official site)
- Nov 25 at AFI Craft Awards in Melbourne (private function)
- Nov 26 at AFI Awards in Melbourne (private function)
For more concert dates, visit MHMH or go to the australian gig news page on this site, HERE
NOVEMBER - 22
GLADIATOR related:
From Bella on line: Movies That Make Men Cry
From a pool, GLADIATOR is 8th.
To view the page, click HERE
I added in this page Russell links. On the right
POL related:
From filmcritic.com:
Good films are hard to find these days. Great films are beyond rare. Proof of Life, Russell Crowe's one-two punch of a deft kidnap and rescue thriller, is one of those rare gems. A taut drama laced with strong and subtle acting, an intelligent script, and masterful directing, together it delivers something virtually unheard of in the film industry these days, genuine motivation in a story that rings true. By Max Messier | Oct 1, 2005
To read full article, click HERE
NOVEMBER - 20
About Russell in NYC videos:
To view them: go to feed room click on entertainment in left window and another page is opened with the two videos CROWE IN COURT - CROWE FRENZY. (Thanks Monica)
It's required windows media player 10 - to allow cookies on your browser - disable ad-blocking pup up (from privacy level in options in internet tools) and eventually allow your firewall to let windows media player in-
NOVEMBER - 19
Russell movies related
From contactmusic.com: to read some Russell movies reviews, click HERE
At last , now it's possible to say 'THE END' to the situation that has been kepting everybody in pain and anxious for months... Russell we wish you and your family all the best!!!
From contactmusic.com: CROWE ESCAPES JAIL AT ASSAULT HEARING
Images of Russell arriving at the court in NYC:
From WNBC.com, click HERE
And two videos
To view them: go to feed room click on entertainment in left window and another page is opened with the two videos CROWE IN COURT - CROWE FRENZY. (Thanks Monica)
It's required to allow cookies on your browser - windows media player 10 - disable ad-blocking pup up and allow your firewall to let windows media player in-
I couldn't succeeded in viewing the videos, so far. If someone could, and sent me some information by e- mail I'd be very grateful and I'd share them on line immediately. Thank you!!!
From NY TIMES:
CROWE PLEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULTING HOTEL CLERK
After a wild scrum of full-contact paparazzi and reporters nearly stopped him from entering a Manhattan courthouse Russell Crowe the film actor, walked, astonished, into a hushed courtroom...
To read full article, click HERE
From DAYLY NEWS:
RUSSELL CROWE PLEADS GUILTY IN PHONE TOSS INCIDENT
NEW YORK (AP) -- Movie star Russell Crowe pleaded guilty Friday to third-degree assault, admitting to a judge that he threw a phone that hit a Manhattan hotel concierge in June...
To read full article click HERE and view Dayly news cover, click HERE
From MURPHSPLACE:
From WASHINGTON POST:
CROWE PLEADS GUILTY TO PHONE TOSSING
To read full article, click HERE
To view pictures, click HERE
Other articles from European newsapapers:
From The LONDON TIMES Timesonline.co.uk:
- Nov 19 article
From The DAYLY MIRROR:
- Nov 19 article
Other articles (dayly and archive ones) from some Italian Newspapers:
FromCORRIERE DELLA SERA:
- Nov 18 article
- Aug 26 article
From LA REPUBBLICA:
- Jun 06 article
- Aug 26 article
NOVEMBER - 18
From contactmusic.com:
CROWE 'SIGNS DEAL' TO AVOID JAIL...
RUSSELL CROWE has reportedly sealed a deal with New York's District Attorney's office so he will avoid jail for his assault on a hotel worker.
To read full article, click HERE
From Sydney Morning Herald:
in occasion of the imminent court sentence about Russell' s NYC incident (tomorrow), an article summarizing what happened and the consequences of an ipothetic not good court sentence.
Jail hangs over Crowe:Russell Crowe will walk into a New York courtroom tomorrow... to read full article, click HERE
From contactmusic.com:
CROWE'S BOXING FILM GETS ANOTHER CHANCE...
Movie executives at Universal are refusing to let RUSSELL CROWE's Movie CINDERELLA MAN do down without a fight by re-releasing the movie in select cinemas.
To read full article, click HERE
NOVEMBER - 17
I added to A day in Princeton page
(photo gallery of my journey to Princeton University - location of ABM - on 04/07/05 - Russell's birthday and anniversary)
a small video - with an illustrious and special virtual guest - I shot that day in Princeton.
To view the video, click HERE
(This video is a wmv, pretty slow to download - it's required windows media player 10 to view it - most pc can view it, if you find any problem, you can download the
codec HERE)
NOVEMBER - 16
On the official site MHMH Russell & Friends Australian concerts dates.
Also updated on THE AUSTRALIAN GIG PAGE
Today has arrived in Rome Robin Williams at the Italian premier of his new movie "The big White" (Thanks Silviarella)
A very interesting site GLADIATOR - LATINE REDDITUM by Gabriele Albarosa, devoted to "Gladiator" where the author translates parts of the script even in... LATIN. To visit this site click HERE
NOVEMBER - 13
From Murphs':
The Vanguard Theatre is selling tickets for Russell & friends five concerts.
At Murph's there's the Russell's music blog also with Australian GIG updated information. To visit it click HERE
From contactmusic.com: CRIME FIGHTER CROWE NAILS THUG.
To read full article click HERE
From Sydney Morning herald: CROWE PUTS HANDS UP FOR GIG.
To read full article click HERE
NOVEMBER - 12
The AUSTRALIAN GIG PAGE (a page where you can find updated information about Russell & Friends imminent Austrialian concerts and some tourist information for all the people who want to go to), click HERE
NOVEMBER - 11
From contactmusic.com: "...CROWE FOR HIRE - Fans of Hollywood superstar RUSSELL CROWE can hire him to sing at their Christmas party - if they have a spare $900,000 (GBP500,000)..."
To read full article, click HERE
Thanks a lot for all the positive and nice feedback on the Concert report I've received in the last few days by e-mail. If I had enough time, I would answer to all of you, one by one. Sabry
NOVEMBER - 10
The present page's title and URL have changed in:
http://www.shadowsandust.org/shadowsandust_news_main.htm
NOVEMBER - 09
A page (regularly updated) about THE AUSTRALIAN GIG, also with some touristic information for the trip to Australia, soon on line HERE
At present there's the Italian version
NOVEMBER - 07
I made a FORUM for all the people who want to go to Australia to GIG Russell & Friends
(click HERE)
h. 05:02 pm - Nvjax by RCH has just made a wonderful page with the Princeton photos I sent her a long time ago (last April), before taking the 'courage' to put them on line by my self (see below). To view them at RCH click HERE (thanks Nvjax)
h. 01:14 pm - CONCERT REPORT ITALIAN VERSION ON LINE... at last!!!
h. 01:00 am - From MURPHSPLACE 11/04/05:
Russell 's planning an Australian GIG tour at the end of 2005, beginning 2006. For more updated info keep visiting MURPHS
CONCERT 10/15/05 REPORT (English version)
A detailed report on this great Concert Russell Crowe & friends gave at Auditorium de Vaucluse - Le Thor - France and a small journey diary of this wonderful adventure (and some photos)
Send a comment, I'll be putting on line.
From Carol (Florida):
I love your entire report. Now that you've been to on you can know why I organized the Friday night in Avignon and brought the "surprises" -- so that we could meet each other for more time than a minute -- so that we could speak to each other more than "hello" -- and so that we would remember each other as individuals with more than faces. Carol (Thanks Carol) |
