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Netflix's new drama 'Unabomber' attempts to link Ted Kaczynski's violent acts to a traumatic Harvard experiment but is widely criticized for being shallow, melodramatic, and factually flawed.
Netflix's new biopic 'Unabomber,' starring Jacob Tremblay and Russell Crowe, has debuted to largely negative reviews. Critics argue the film fabricates a schizophrenia diagnosis for Ted Kaczynski and oversimplifies his radicalization, prioritizing a generic origin story over historical accuracy.
Netflix's new biopic 'Unabomber' has received mixed-to-negative reviews for prioritizing a generic coming-of-age narrative over the complex reality of Ted Kaczynski's life. Critics argue the film fabricates a schizophrenia diagnosis for Kaczynski and fails to engage with his anti-technology manifesto, resulting in a shallow portrayal of the infamous bomber.
Ethan Hawke discusses making The Weight with on-location shoots to preserve realism, the antihero-driven storytelling, and his collaboration with Russell Crowe; he reflects on his Marvel Moon Knight era, the streaming market’s shifts, and why The Lowdown suits him now, while leaving open the possibility of a Black Phone trilogy if Scott Derrickson remains inspired.
Netflix released the first trailer for Unabomber, a film about Ted Kaczynski directed by Janus Metz that alternates between his Harvard years (portrayed by Jacob Tremblay) and the 1990s FBI pursuit led by agent Joanne Miller (Shailene Woodley), with Russell Crowe as psychologist Henry Murray; the cast also includes Annabelle Wallis and others, and the movie debuts on Netflix on September 25.
The Hollywood Reporter’s review finds Russell Crowe’s deadpan, goofy energy infectious in Derrick Borte’s comic neo-noir The Get Out, a film that blends humor with crime-thriller plotting but doesn’t always land the tonal shifts. Dobrev and Paul provide standout support, making the movie a mildly entertaining diversion that’s likely to fit a streaming window, anchored by Crowe’s performance and a memorable end-credits moment (Hotel California cover).
At the Taormina Film Festival, Russell Crowe argued Gladiator II failed because it abandoned the original film’s moral center, resisting a Maximus-Lucilla romance and missing the emotional core that made Gladiator a hit; he also referenced a shelved Maximus-focused sequel with Nick Cave and noted the sequel’s box office was similar to the original but with a much higher budget and weaker reviews.
At Taormina Film Festival, Russell Crowe says he pushed back on sex scenes in Gladiator, argues Gladiator II failed for lacking its moral core, and says the Highlander reboot will be exciting; he also discusses Netflix's impact on his career and upcoming projects Bear Country and Unabomber, stressing the cinema experience remains essential.
Russell Crowe says Gladiator II failed to ignite audiences like the original because it lacked a moral core, recounting how he resisted studio pressure to add sex scenes and arguing that the first film’s success rested on its moral center. He spoke about this at the Taormina Film Festival, where he’s receiving an International Achievement Award, and also noted Bear Country and other projects in the works.
At the Taormina Film Festival, Russell Crowe recalled resisting studio pressure to include sex scenes in Gladiator, saying Ridley Scott agreed that the film’s emotional/moral core was essential; he argued the sequel failed by losing that core and noted how the original appealed to women as well as men. Crowe also discussed Bear Country, Netflix’s impact on cinema, and the upcoming Highlander reboot.
Russell Crowe warned autograph-seekers in Paris that if the crowd got out of hand he’d walk away, telling fans not to push in; a video shows him signing items but declining to add the name Maximus, and he later said the TMZ clip was clickbait and that hotel access was kept clear for guests before he caught his flight.
Russell Crowe warned autograph-seekers outside his Paris hotel to stay back and not push, saying he would walk if the crowd got out of hand. He still signed memorabilia, but declined a fan’s request to add his Gladiator character’s name, and later commented on the incident, noting the situation was managed with minimal security. The moment underscores the ongoing trend of celebrities actively managing crowds during European appearances.
Russell Crowe defended a brusque autograph moment captured outside a Paris hotel, telling fans not to push and that he would come to them while keeping the hotel passage clear; he also declined to sign “Maximus.” He later called TMZ’s coverage clickbait on X, arguing the event was orderly and he still reached his flight on time. THR notes his blunt reputation and recalls his own reflections on boundaries and regrets.
Russell Crowe was filmed in a tense exchange with autograph seekers outside his Paris hotel, telling fans to back off and not push in as he headed to the airport. He did sign some Gladiator images but refused to add Maximus to an autograph. In a response on X, Crowe called the footage clickbait, said the hotel passage was kept free for guests, and still made it to the airport on time.
Russell Crowe bluntly warned autograph seekers outside his Paris hotel to stop pushing in, saying he would leave if anyone acted like a jerk and that he would come to fans on his own terms; the moment, captured on video, sparked online debate as Crowe continued signing memorabilia while in Paris for the French Open with girlfriend Britney Theriot.