Louis theroux is the master of documentary film making. 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 isnt going to find much of an audience with scientologists, but for the rest of us, it offers lessons on how to passively. 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. Get credits and details for my scientology movie at. Documentarian louis theroux is denied admittance to the church of scientologys headquarters, setting into motion a clever, confrontational and funny plan to. Louis therouxs my scientology movie has been released in the uk and is soon coming to the us.
Going clear was released in a limited number of theaters on march, 2015, and aired on hbo on march 29, 2015. What has always been the appeal of louis theroux for many people is his ability to listen to contrary people. Scientology, hollywood and the prison of belief 20. 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. My scientology movie is now on netflix, and thank xenu. My scientology movie is freespirited enough, though, to retain an encounter with a bikiniclad wannabe actress which took place during filming and. Oct 06, 2017 mr o and i are big fans of louis theroux. 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. 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. My scientology movie 2015 my scientology movie 2015. My scientology movie very much lived up to its title in being a somewhat self.
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. 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 is now on netflix, and thank xenu for. My scientology movie very much lived up to its title in being a somewhat selfindulgent and directionless peek into the church. My scientology movie details and credits metacritic. About 30 mins in, your jaw will drop and stay there. After speaking with former scientology members and being stonewalled by higherups, filmmaker louis theroux hires actors to recreate alleged events. 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. Oct 06, 2016 louis theroux in my scientology movie. Rodney dangerfield at the top of his game 1980 duration. Louis theroux plays this setup and stuntdriven documentary for laughs wendy ide. 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. 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. It could even be read as a dryly selfdeprecating acknowledgment as befits writerpresenter louis.
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. Oct 20, 2016 louis therouxs my scientology movie has been released in the uk and is soon coming to the us. Flat creek filmsbbc worldwide t he church of scientology is a deeply strange organisation and, appropriately enough, louis theroux has made a. Oct 23, 2016 louis theroux on my scientology movie duration. 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. 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. 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.
My scientology movie is a harrowing, fascinating documentary, laced with a strong deadpan sense of humor by theroux. 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 what is going on without being judgmental. 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. Inspired by the church of scientologys use of filming techniques, and aided by. 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. 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 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. They probably should have abandoned the auditions and reenactments and focused more on getting first hand accounts from activepast scientologists. Mar 10, 2017 the personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. 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. 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.
I saw the movie after earth and took notes on any parallels or coincidental similarities to scientology teachings. Oct 16, 2016 my scientology movie is out in cinemas now. The personal pronoun in the title of my scientology movie makes sense in more ways than one. 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. 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. 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. Louis theroux documents his investigation into what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous church of scientology. My scientology movie has a strong moral worldview, but. 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. For the current era, alex gibneys authoritatively damning going clear. My scientology movie is a 2015 british documentary film about scientology directed by john dower, and written by and starring louis theroux. 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. 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.
It could even be read as a dryly selfdeprecating acknowledgment as befits writerpresenter lo. 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. Personal shopper tops openers, and a very sordid wedding. 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. Louis theroux and marc headley in my scientology movie 2015 director john dower and andrew perez at the world premiere of my. 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. 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. It was subsequently released internationally, showing in theaters and on. Scientology and the prison of belief is a 2015 documentary film about scientology. Documentarian louis theroux is denied admittance to the church of scientology s headquarters, setting into motion a clever, confrontational and funny plan to try and. It was a major ratings success and by midapril 2015 had attracted 5. My scientology movie offers a personal perspective on the controversial religion whose lack of investigative depth is.
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. That chummy persistence serves him well in my scientology movie, an offbeat attempt to illuminate the churchs psychological grip. Mar 12, 2017 my scientology movie magnolia metacritic. 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. My scientology movie is all a bit toothless and jokey. Between this, theroux conducts a number of interviews with mark rathburn, a former scientology executive who has become one of its. My scientology movie delivers a good dose of tried and tested louis theroux style, with some added twists. Oct 14, 2015 the very title my scientology movie suggests a juvenile goofoff on a serious subject. 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. My scientology movie magnolia pictures independent. 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.
825 1397 1327 854 414 710 463 17 1649 1039 441 599 1575 817 1432 199 1604 478 1042 1601 1600 222 1010 330 44 143 1608 754 1085 1385 1419 477 608 972 1451 236 712 1306