Good points, but some of his movie choices--such as buying the studio--was an attempt at revitalizing the old H'Wood "movie star" system again. I'm not mad at him for trying to create another artist-owned studio; George Clooney has in some ways tried to bring back that Old Hollywood film insofar as some of his projects with Soderberg. But as you say, Cruise has been doing that in addition to some behaviour that made some think he was out there. Clooney, for example, doesn't let any of his personal stuff out in the public, outside of his support for the Sudan or something .He carries himself like an old time movie star, as does Will Smith.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryle Lockhart" <dar...@darylelockhart.com> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:02:50 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Hard Day for "Knight" It wasn't Oprah's couch that started the decline, it was his appearance on BET's 106 and Park. Tom Cruise has been diluting his brand for years now. He buys into a studio -- that studio then fails. He becomes the most recognizable face of Scientology -- then scientology comes under attack. He marries Katie -- his ex wife's career takes off. Tom's just in the wrong place at the wrong time -- most of the time these days. It's a shame because "Knight And Day" is one of the best Tom Cruise movies in years. but because he exposed himself to stuff that was beneath him, he's gotta fight his way out. Here's what's crazy, and you guys tell me what you think about this: I think his brand needs Will Smith's help. Isn't that crazy? But I believe a Will Smith/Tom Cruise movie would put Tom RIGHT back up top. That is, so long as he doesn't start doing guest spots on "Judge Joe Brown". Tom has to become a movie star again. Daryle On Jun 25, 2010, at 10:39 AM, Kelwyn wrote: http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/buzz-log-a-rough-start-for-knight-and-day.html A Rough Start for 'Knight and Day' by Mike Krumboltz ยท June 23, 2010 Not so long ago, Tom Cruise was the biggest movie star on the planet. During the '80s and '90s, the guy could not miss. But then, one fateful day, the excitable star decided to jump on Oprah's couch. It's been a rough go ever since. Many feel that the infamous moment, combined with a bizarre interview with Matt Lauer, caused his star power to tumble. His movies, which used to be sure money-makers, began to look a little risky. Does Cruise's newest film, "Knight and Day," put him back at the top of the box office? To quote our Magic 8 Ball, "outlook not so good." According to the Los Angeles Times, the film, which opened on Wednesday, earned $3.8 million on its opening day. That may not sound too shabby for a Wednesday, but keep in mind that "Toy Story 3" took in $13 million during the same time period. Box Office Mojo lists the top Wednesday grosses of all time, and "Knight and Day" doesn't even come close to cracking the top 50, despite rising ticket prices. Ruh-roh.
