Christian Bale, known for his roles as both hero and villain, is celebrated for his portrayal of Patrick Bateman in American Psycho and Gorr the God Butcher in Thor: Love and Thunder. Bale finds pleasure in playing villains, citing the complexity and depth they offer as characters. He believes that a well-written villain can elicit both hatred and empathy, making audiences question the reasons behind their actions.
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Sotheby's halts Buddha jewels auction after India threat
Sotheby's has postponed its sale in Hong Kong of sacred jewels connected to the Buddha's remains following a legal threat from the Indian government, which argued that the auction was offensive to the global Buddhist community. The collection, hailed as a significant archaeological find, faced backlash from Buddhist academics and monastic leaders. The relics were discovered nearly 130 years ago by British official William Claxton Peppé in northern India, alongside bone fragments believed to belong...
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