Christian Bale: Reluctant Movie Star Talks 'Furnace,' 'Hustle'

November 26, 2013
Christian Bale: Reluctant Movie Star Talks 'Furnace,' 'Hustle'
By Jenelle Riley Christian Bale has an intensity that seeps into performances which leave fans awestruck. His passion for his craft, however, does not include self-promotion. With a pair of compelling perfs to tubthump, the excruciatingly private star now has to do his least favorite thing: face the media. Full Story on Variety.com→
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