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Cruise "Tried To Convert Johansson"
Internet Movie Database ^ | 6-21-05

Posted on 06/21/2005 7:37:16 PM PDT by Paul Atreides

Scarlett Johansson pulled out of appearing in the second Mission: Impossible sequel after Tom Cruise tried to convert her to scientology, according to reports. Cruise, who produces the action adventures, met with Johansson ahead of casting for the upcoming Mission: Impossible 3 and took her to one of the controversial religion's headquarters, claims Radarmagazine.Com. A source tells the website, "After two hours of proselytizing, Cruise opened a door to reveal a second room full of upper-level Scientologists who had been waiting to dine with the pair, at which point the cool-headed ingénue politely excused herself." Officially Johansson quit the film because of scheduling conflicts after the film was delayed so Cruise could make War Of The Worlds.


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To: fortunecookie
Someone said it is Tom's sister, but others don't seem to know.

That would make sense. Tom's sister is now their agent - both of them. And it wasn't until he fired his previous agent who kept a tight rein on Cruise speaking out about Scientology that Cruise has gone off the deep end about all this.

121 posted on 06/21/2005 8:41:28 PM PDT by NotJustAnotherPrettyFace
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To: Paul Atreides
I wonder how much of him was hanging out.

All two inches.

122 posted on 06/21/2005 8:43:24 PM PDT by inkling
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To: SevenofNine

Yes, I think the kids are with her, but there are always happy photos of him with his kids. I know there was some tension over the exposure to scientology that the kids might have. That's part of the reason they divorced, she didn't want to be involved with scientology anymore and she didn't want the kids to be, either. He contested it, and, if I'm not mistaken, he initially had custody of the kids pending a hearing and her willingness to compromise on that issue. The power of scientology.


123 posted on 06/21/2005 8:44:10 PM PDT by fortunecookie
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To: Tribune7

I've posted the Xenus story many times, I loathe Scientology.


124 posted on 06/21/2005 8:45:45 PM PDT by Central Scrutiniser (Intelligent design is neither.)
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To: Paul Atreides

Sorry guys, but I actually have a newfound respect for Tom Cruise.

Frankly, I have no way of knowing what the truth is on the topic of this article, or of Tom's actions elsewhere.

However, in the recent spraying of water in his face during an "interview," at first I only saw Tom calling the "interviewer" "a jerk." He did it a number of times. But I was impressed that he didn't take a swing at the guy (which is probably what I would have done.)

However, it wasn't until the next day that I actually saw the entire episode. Tom was giving what he thought was an interview, when the trick microphone began spraying him in the face with water. Tom actually engaged the "interviewer" in a conversation, asking why he would do such a thing, while he was giving him an interview. While Tom Cruise was more than a little upset, he never lost his cool or composure. I'm fairly certain that under the same circumstances, I would have just unloaded on the jerk.

But Tom Cruise was cool about it, and handled it with grace and class. I just hope that they guys (who were arrested) get hit up and are forced to do some serious time. But they won't.

Mark


125 posted on 06/21/2005 8:45:48 PM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: Paul Atreides
Actress Christina Applegate still can't believe Ben Affleck deliberately displayed his genitals to her while shooting a movie scene.

Well, why would anyone be surprised, especially after his performance with Cartman and J-Lo in that episode of South Park!

Mark

126 posted on 06/21/2005 8:52:42 PM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: Tribune7
Thanks for that "enlightenment." Here is something for those who want to understand with a graphic:

Spawn of John Travolta

127 posted on 06/21/2005 8:54:56 PM PDT by vox_freedom (Fear no evil)
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To: fortunecookie

Cruise's recent unhinging came after firing his long-term publicity manager. I think he was tired of being tied back and wants the world to see the real him.


128 posted on 06/21/2005 8:55:11 PM PDT by AmishDude (Once you go black hat, you never go back.)
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To: fortunecookie

Actually, where I worked, we had a receptionist who had a sign up behind her desk that said:

"Sexual Harrassment will NOT be reported to the management. It will, however, be graded!"

When someone "threatened" to "whip it out," she would simply hold out her hand and say, "Place it right here, and I'll show you the end you've never seen before!"

Mark


129 posted on 06/21/2005 8:57:32 PM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: nonliberal
Cruise divorced Nicole Kidman. How stable can the guy be? There should be a "Kidman Law" banning women from being that hot.

Sorry, but there's still the "human aspect" of it all.

I think that I saw this (paraphrased) in a tag-line here...

"No matter how beautiful she is, some guy, somewhere, is tired of her s**t!"

Mark

130 posted on 06/21/2005 9:00:54 PM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: MarkL

Man, that's funny!


131 posted on 06/21/2005 9:03:09 PM PDT by Hank Rearden (Never allow anyone who could only get a government job attempt to tell you how to run your life.)
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To: Riverman94610
72 Virgins? Hey,back then,ONE virgin would have been plenty for me!

Can somebody explain this to me?

I'd be more than happy with ONE woman who actually knows what she's doing! I don't want a virgin!

Mark

Ohhhh... Did I say that out loud?

132 posted on 06/21/2005 9:04:16 PM PDT by MarkL (It was a shocking cock-up. The mice were furious!)
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To: Paul Atreides

I had some friends in LA that were Scientologists (nice people anyway) that I did some design work for who tried to talk me into being "audited". I did go to one auditing session as a favor and because the auditor was nice looking and had big hooters. In those days I would do almost anything to get into some womans pants.

I went once and just thought it was a bunch of hooey. Plus, I thougt all the people running around in little navy uniforms with braids on their shoulders, etc. were just plain weird and creepy.


133 posted on 06/21/2005 9:09:45 PM PDT by garyhope ( com)
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To: MarkL

Hi, Mark!

I know lots of FReeperettes who know what they are doing....

;-)

Dasher


134 posted on 06/21/2005 9:10:02 PM PDT by Dashing Dasher (Jun 21, 1913, Georgia Broadwick became the first woman to parachute from an airplane.)
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To: SkyPilot

Serious boobage going on in that middle photo there.


135 posted on 06/21/2005 9:13:21 PM PDT by Hank Rearden (Never allow anyone who could only get a government job attempt to tell you how to run your life.)
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To: MarkL
"No matter how beautiful she is, some guy, somewhere, is tired of her s**t!"

A friend of mine used to say, "Show me the prettiest girl in the room, and I'll show you a guy who's tired of f***ing her."

But I think your version is closer to the truth. A man will put up with a lot of s*** if he's still getting the f***ing.

-ccm

136 posted on 06/21/2005 9:15:28 PM PDT by ccmay (Question Diversity)
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To: SkyPilot
She has a lovely pair

of eyes.

137 posted on 06/21/2005 9:23:27 PM PDT by ARepublicanForAllReasons (A socialist is just a communist who happens to be outgunned!)
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To: Riverman94610
Thats funny, About 18 tears ago when i was 19 I was walking around Boston with 2 girls from work when i was approached by this young lady wanting to give me a personality test or something. After a bunch of ques she insisted that I needed to go with her,I said I was busy but she insisted to the point that she literally grabbed my arm, pulled me away from my 2 friends and dragged me about 2 blocks. being a polite young man I didn't punch her in the head like i should have. anyway she dragged me up 2 flights of stairs of some old building and next thing i know I'm getting the "join us" crap from a bunch of cult zombies. I couldn't believe this crazy stuff was happening to me. Anyway i wanted out of there quick so I bought the stupid Hubbard book and left but they tried like hell to keep me there, even lightly grabbing me to drag me back! Well it's been 18 years and i STILL get hand written notes from them in the mail telling me they can save me..sheesh.
Typical Cult though by going after young naive people. I fell sorry for the poor weak minds that the destroy. Lately after reading all this Cruise insanity it has me wondering about what ever happened to that girl on the sidewalk. I'm also wondering if Cruise isn't being blackmailed by these nuts. there's a good chance they have him on tape or something admitting to homosexual tendencies during his clearing or auditing sessions or whatever they call it.
138 posted on 06/21/2005 9:23:36 PM PDT by mowowie
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To: nonliberal

LOL. That's right... I now remember it was Cruise who divorced Nicole. As I said before, she's probably very lucky to be rid of him.


139 posted on 06/21/2005 9:24:37 PM PDT by nutmeg ("We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." - Hillary Clinton 6/28/04)
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To: AmishDude
...wants the world to see the real him.

Well, we certainly are getting to see the real him! Way more than we wanted! ;-) He does seem to be coming unhinged.

140 posted on 06/21/2005 10:04:32 PM PDT by fortunecookie
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