But then, they dont seem terribly aware that attacking everyone who criticizes you doesnt do a lot of good for your image. My scientology movie, the newest film by the british documentarian louis theroux, vibrates with effortwith machinations and stunts and stitch ups that all. Directed by alex gibney and produced by hbo, it is based on lawrence wrights book going clear. There are some tense and violent moments, including a disturbing scene in which actors who have been hired to portray some of the highestranking members of scientology show what. My scientology movie, the newest film by the british documentarian louis theroux, vibrates with effortwith machinations and stunts and stitch ups that all seem intent on producing an aha moment. Inspired by the church of scientologys use of filming techniques, and aided by exmembers of the organization louis theroux uses actors to replay some incide. With the help of ex church members, theroux uses actors to recreate alleged altercations amongst scientologys upper echelon and experiment with official church therapy exercises and techniques.
Scientology and the prison of belief is likely to remain the movie about the pseudoscientific mind control cult that calls itself the religion of scientology. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Those who have watched louis therouxs weird weekends will recognise his flippant openmindedness in exploring a world entirely new to him, with one obvious exception the refusal of access by the church of scientology. My scientology movie is a harrowing, fascinating documentary, laced with a strong deadpan sense of humor by theroux. Scientology and the prison of belief, and its structure may remind you of another great 2016 documentary, tickled, but unlike these two, therouxs first cinema feature fails to deliver the bacon.
Louis theroux plays this setup and stuntdriven documentary for laughs wendy ide. My scientology movie 2015 tvma 1h 39m criticallyacclaimed documentaries after speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events. My scientology movie is not the best documentary to make you understand what the church of scientology is about for that, you have the great alex gibneys going clear. Parents need to know that my scientology movie is a 2015 documentary in which broadcast journalist louis theroux attempts to find a way into the inner workings of scientology.
About 30 mins in, your jaw will drop and stay there. Louis theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous church of scientology. They probably should have abandoned the auditions and reenactments and focused more on getting first hand accounts from activepast scientologists. Inspired by the church of scientology s use of filming techniques, and aided by exmembers of the organization louis theroux uses actors to replay some incide. My scientology movie is now on netflix, and thank xenu for. My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john dower, and written by and starring louis theroux. About us whats new help center jobs api become a partner. My scientology movie isnt going to find much of an audience with scientologists, but for the rest of us, it offers lessons on how to passively. For the current era, alex gibneys authoritatively damning going clear. Mar 12, 2017 my scientology movie magnolia metacritic. My scientology movie is freespirited enough, though, to retain an encounter with a bikiniclad wannabe actress which took place during filming and. Flat creek filmsbbc worldwide t he church of scientology is a deeply strange organisation and, appropriately enough, louis theroux has made a. Louis theroux is the master of documentary film making. Documentarian louis theroux is denied admittance to the church of scientologys headquarters, setting into motion a clever, confrontational and funny plan to.
Oct 14, 2015 the very title my scientology movie suggests a juvenile goofoff on a serious subject. My scientology movie delivers a good dose of tried and tested louis theroux style, with some added twists. My scientology movie is freespirited enough, though, to retain an encounter with a bikiniclad wannabe actress which took place during filming and doesnt really leaad anywhere, except to laughter. My scientology movie has a strong moral worldview, but.
When you start talking about scientology, a thousand questions pop up, and those questions need to be answered. My scientology movie begins in a similar, basic documentary structure with clips of the eerily enthusiastic david miscavige giving speeches at scientology galas and such but when theroux. The very title my scientology movie suggests a juvenile goofoff on a serious subject. Louis theroux and marc headley in my scientology movie 2015 director john dower and andrew perez at the world premiere of my. Theroux said he admired the film and added that he first started trying to make my scientology movie before going clear was made, but gibney beat him to it. Mar 10, 2017 the personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. Rodney dangerfield at the top of his game 1980 duration. My scientology movie is a serious documentary about the unbiblical, antichristian cult of scientology with frequently humorous elements, where bbc humorist louis theroux casts and films a docudrama about the history of scientology in order to spur the memories of former key cult members. Oct 20, 2016 louis therouxs my scientology movie has been released in the uk and is soon coming to the us. Between this, theroux conducts a number of interviews with mark rathburn, a former scientology executive who has become one of its. Jul 19, 2017 my scientology movie begins in a similar, basic documentary structure with clips of the eerily enthusiastic david miscavige giving speeches at scientology galas and such but when theroux. My scientology movie is all a bit toothless and jokey. There are some tense and violent moments, including a disturbing scene in which actors who have been hired to portray some of the highestranking members of scientology.
It was subsequently released internationally, showing in theaters and on. Mar 08, 2017 that chummy persistence serves him well in my scientology movie, an offbeat attempt to illuminate the churchs psychological grip on its members. Scientology and the prison of belief, and its structure may remind you of another great 2016 documentary, tickled, but unlike these two, therouxs first cinema feature fails to deliver the. Doing press for his film, louis theroux talked negatively about alex gibneys going clear, calling it a talking heads movie, and that my scientology movie used a more interesting approach. Oct 06, 2017 mr o and i are big fans of louis theroux. Oct 06, 2016 louis theroux in my scientology movie.
The film takes an unconventional approach to the subject matter, featuring young actors auditioning for parts playing highprofile scientologists in scenes recreating accounts from exmembers about incidents involving senior church management. My scientology movie full movie online videos dailymotion. My scientology movie follows journalist and broadcaster louis theroux as he attempts to uncover details of the church of scientologys inner operations. My scientology movie details and credits metacritic. Louis therouxs my scientology movie has been released in the uk and is soon coming to the us. His penchant for injecting himself into bizarre scenarios from porn to prisons to plastic surgery and drug addiction and then getting under the skin of. Inspired by the churchs use of filming techniques, and aided by exmembers of the organization theroux uses actors to replay some incidents people claim they experienced as members in an attempt to better understand the way it operates. My scientology movie 2015 tvma 1h 39m documentaries after speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events. My scientology movie 2015 my scientology movie 2015. It could even be read as a dryly selfdeprecating acknowledgment as befits writerpresenter louis. My scientology movie very much lived up to its title in being a somewhat self.
My scientology movie offers a personal perspective on the controversial religion whose lack of investigative depth is more than balanced out by its sense of. Perhaps my perception is clouded by havingvalready watched the hbo documentary going clear, which, to me, was the ultimate takedown of the church of scientology. Oct 31, 2016 my scientology movie is not the best documentary to make you understand what the church of scientology is about for that, you have the great alex gibneys going clear. Get credits and details for my scientology movie at.
My scientology movie is now on netflix, and thank xenu. Personal shopper tops openers, and a very sordid wedding. There are suspenseful, disturbing moments where theroux, his cast and the former cult members are stalked and filmed throughout california by mysterious people showing up with cameras and harassing them. The film premiered at the 2015 sundance film festival in park city, utah. It was a major ratings success and by midapril 2015 had attracted 5. Mar 02, 2017 my scientology movie, the newest film by the british documentarian louis theroux, vibrates with effortwith machinations and stunts and stitch ups that all seem intent on producing an aha. My scientology movie, the newest film by the british documentarian louis theroux, vibrates with effortwith machinations and stunts and stitch ups that all seem intent on producing an aha.
My scientology movie 2015 movies, tv, celebs, and more. My scientology movie magnolia pictures independent. After speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events. It could even be read as a dryly selfdeprecating acknowledgment as befits writerpresenter lo. My scientology movie revolves heavily around the casting and filming of the dramatic scenes, featuring actors portraying david miscavige and tom cruise, as well as a handful of other highups in the organization. Jul 24, 2017 my scientology movie revolves heavily around the casting and filming of the dramatic scenes, featuring actors portraying david miscavige and tom cruise, as well as a handful of other highups in the organization. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. Weve watched all of his documentary series and various of his independent documentaries. Oct 16, 2016 my scientology movie is out in cinemas now. What has always been the appeal of louis theroux for many people is his ability to listen to contrary people. My scientology movie very much lived up to its title in being a somewhat selfindulgent and directionless peek into the church. That chummy persistence serves him well in my scientology movie, an offbeat attempt to illuminate the churchs psychological grip. Inspired by the church of scientologys use of filming techniques, and aided by. My scientology movie offers a personal perspective on the controversial religion whose lack of investigative depth is.
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