A Late Bloomer

No, the title of this post doesn't refer to Russell himself, but to Jeffrey M. Anderson over at Cinematical, who has come to appreciate Russell through his more recent films!

400 Screens, 400 Blows - As the Crowe Flies

"...Crowe was equally commanding, in 3:10 to Yuma (2007), American Gangster (2007) and State of Play. In the latter two, and also last year's Body of Lies, he began to adopt a ragged, scruffy look. He seemed to have packed on a little weight, but he moved comfortably in his own skin. Like Captain Aubrey, he still had the powerful physical presence to keep others in check. His delivery no longer had the calculated, one-note quality of his Oscar-friendly films, but now seemed to come from some private place where things were secretly amusing -- and we were now in on the joke. He had put something of himself into his work, rather than putting up a wall. Yet he keeps something commanding and mysterious, just out of reach, just to keep us interested and make us want to keep searching."

Well folks, as promised here's the late addition to the RCFF update I hinted at, and thanks so much to Atonia for getting in under the wire:

Atonia is a very prolific writer on RCFF. We appreciate all of her hard work and we sure appreciate her contributions to RCFF and the Glen

The Fifth Season

Susan is staying with her brother and his family at the old family house. Alone, she walks out one morning to see a stranger on a big black horse ride towards her...That really is all for theis update, people.

Once again, thanks to all our readers and writers, and I hope you enjoy the stories.

Bridgid, Beej, M, Marie, Stacey and Layne

Thanks to Kaz for the RCFF banner

RCFF UPDATES

I'm not as good at blogging as Layne is but she's off visiting family right now so I'll fill in just for today. Here goes...





G'Day Folks

Well it's Sunday, busy Sunday today with the main site update and the Glen later on. Hope you can all relax and sit a spell to read all the latest.

Atonia has been very busy this week and has three offerings for us:

On The Edge : part 5


After a phone call home, Alex decides that it's not safe to stay close to the border. After a brief stop at the beach, he and Lori head south down the coast road.

The Healing of Robert Kinston: part 7


Robbie is taken to visit Ann for a visit. She gives him some sage advice.

Robin the Week

No, that's not a typo! Here's a delightful short poem about our favourite 'man in no tights'
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We have a collaboration between Ilaria and Steph this week. Of course, Maximus is our hero:

The Sun on my Heart

Two sisters in love with two men...who just happen to be mortal enemies.
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Layne is next up with her promised eagerly awaiting chapter in her Ben Wade story:

Unexpected Opportunity part 7

The night started off as pure sex for Ben, but he 's affected by the love and trust he sees in Lacey's eyes. Does he have real feelings for her?
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I know you can't have enough of Wade, so here's the next instalment of Michelle's wonderful story:

Beyond Contention 11 - Justice

Will is slowly recovering from his gunshot wound, and Joshua endures a very uncomfortable haircut from Alice before they head out to Bisbee for supplies.
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We have a little bit of Cort for you this week from Taffey:

Sally

Sally is more than just one of the town whore's to Cort, but can she stop him from heading out when a stranger keeps asking him questions about John Herod?
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Trisha is back this week, and this time she's taking care of one Terrence Thorne:

A Touch of TLC

Terry needs a hefty dose of TLC, and Rach is just the person to administer it.
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Finally this week, we have a new section at RCFF.

Moving On

The stories here were once upon a time to be found in a different place far, far away. The characters have finally managed to break the chains of bondage and are now sailing off into uncharted waters:Okay folks, that's about it for this week's update, althought there might be a late arrival, but no promises.
Keep your stories coming in, and don't forget that The Glen is updated several times a week, and the main site update is every weekend.Keep reading, keep writing, we couldn't do it without you.

Bridgid, Beej, Marie and M.

Russell's Directors

We all know that Russell has done great work with Ridley Scott(American Gangster, A Good Year, Gladiator), Ron Howard(Cinderella Man, A Beautiful Mind), James Mangold(3:10 To Yuma), Peter Weir(Master&Commander), Michael Mann(The Insider), and every other director with whom he's worked. Now, is there a director with whom you'd like to see him work that he hasn't before?

Let us know which director below you'd like to see him team up with, or give us another idea if you don't see yours listed!

EXTRA EXTRA! RCFF Update

Extra Extra Extra!!

We have a special extra update from RCFF. One of our writers had presented us with the fantastic first chapter of her new story entitled "The Train to Destiny"
Meet Katie Richards, a highly opinionated young woman who, while on a train, encounters a character by the name of Ben Weston. We know his real name, don't we? When you read the beginning of this tale you'll be hungry for more. What lies ahead in Destiny for Katie and the ever charismatic Ben Weston, er...Wade.

THE TRAIN TO DESTINY NEW!
Part 1

Read on!
Bridgid, Beej, Marie and M

Russell Crowe Fan Fiction Update

It's been another busy week for updates, so I hope you're all up for a good read.

First of all this week, give a GIANT welcome to Taffey. Some of you will be familiar with her wonderful stories, but for those who haven't discovered them yet, you're all in for a treat:

The Princess
Lt. Aubrey meets a beautiful young lady in the park, but who is her 'royal' companion?

You Didn't Need To Go To All That Trouble
Cort meets someone from his past...what will his reaction be?

Next up we have FIVE chapters from B:

The Police Blotter
Catch up with the world of Bud and Lonnie

Our updates wouldn't be complete without one of Ilaria's wonderful Maximus Stories:

The Lion
What if Maximus had not roused himself from his silence and stayed locked somewhere deep inside himself after the loss of his family and his own near death from his injury? How then would his story have unfolded…?

Jo has sent us two more chapters in her bittersweet Terry story:

A Thorne Remaining
The sisters are settling in to Terry's family home, but Allie is convinced there is a third 'presence' could she be right?

We have another chapter of Michelle's wonderful Ben Wade story again this week:

Beyond Contention 6: Lust
Ben has enjoyed his evening with the Evans family.The following morning back at Hollanders isn't so pleasant when he finds himself locked in the tool shed. Meanwhile, Hollander pays an unwelcome visit to Alice!

There's a welcome return for another Ben story, this time from Layne:

Unexpected Opportunity, chapter 6
Ben storms off in a rage and thinks about all the women in his life, including his mother. It's dusk before he's calm enough to return to Lacey. What will he find on his return?

Finally for this week, we have the start of an intriguing Original Character story from Stacey:

My Island
If you could be stranded on a desert island with anyone in the world, who would it be???

That's about it folks. Happy reading

B, Beej, Marie and M

RCFF Update

Afternoon, Lab RatsIt's been another busy week on RCFF. Not only is the Glen rocking, but the stories for the main site keep rolling in.

Thanks ladies for all your submissions.First up this week, lets all give a big welcome to Amy, joining us with her first submission. Amy has given us a very interesting original character screenplay:

Tangled Up & Broken

Next up is Atonia. Despite have a broken ankle, Atonia has been busy writing on her new laptop and we have two stories from her this week:

The Man From the Far Side of the Lake

Lyn has broken her ankle and is spending the summer with her sister and brother in law at their house on the lake. Who is the mysterious man in the house on the other said of the lake, and what will Lyn's reaction be when he comes calling...

The Healing of Robert Kinston

Robert has left the home he shared with his beloved wife and has bought a house on a small island. He just wants to be left alone, but will his meeting with a close neighbour change all that?

Bridgid has another chapter in the strange new life of Max Skinner for us:

Sleepless in Philadelphia

Max has found out something very disconcerting about himself. How will he take the revalation?

A new character for Elise this week with the first chapter of a story about our favourite LA cop:

The Victory

Bud is back on the job in LA after his split with Lynn. Ed seems to have developed a sense of humour while Bud's been away...why.. .he's arranged for Bud to stay at The Victory Motel

As usual, we have two wonderful Maximus stories from Ilaria again this week:

THE GREAT ONE

A man near death is saved by the words of a prophesy and rises to become a great leader waging a battle against those who tried to destroy his world. Into this world he has wrought for himself, from the ashes of his old life comes a woman from his past...

THE LADY AND THE SOLDIER

The young tribune, Maximus Decimus Meridius is fortunate to spend time with the much soiught after Golden Kyria, a mysterious lady who entertains men of her choosing, but never reveals her face to them. How will their encounters change both their futures.

Layne made the update by the skin of her teeth this week. Thanks for going all out to get the chapter finished for us, Layne. We have chapter six of her delightful Richie story:

New Leaf, Same Tree part 6

Is the job getting in the way of Richie's love life, or is he getting cold feet about his budding relationship with Jess. Will all the stress cause him to go back to his old ways?

Last but by no means least, we have the next chapter in Michelle's excellent Ben Wade story.

Beyond Contention, chapter five: Gluttony

'Joshua' arrives at the Evans spread with the boys and gets invited to share their evening meal, over which they learn a bit more about the man formerly known as Ben Wade.

Thanks for looking and remember the Glen updates occur nearly every day so keep your reading glasses handy.

Cheers,

Beej, Bridgid, Layne, Marie and M

Bale Update

Christian Bale, Russell's "3:10 To Yuma" costar is seen here in his South Sydney hoodie in Hollywood on Jan. 6. Bale was on hand to accept a handful of awards for "The Dark Knight" on Wednesday at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, including one for Best Onscreen Matchup between himself and Heath Ledger.

Next up for Bale is "Terminator: Salvation", which is set to be released on May 22, 2009.