CBEB’s

A tip of the headgear to Cephus at Bitch Spot for this one.

I’ve been a fan of Scarlett Johansson ever since I saw Ghost World. She was also in a sweet little indie film I liked, Manny & Lo. For some reason, she’s always reminded me of Lauren Bacall, and anything that reminds me of a Big Sleep-era Lauren Bacall is a Good Thing.

Now I have even more reason to appreciate Scarlett Johansson. It’s been rumored that the Church of Scientology held “casting calls” in order to find a bride for their batshit crazy poster boy, Tom Cruise. Ms. Johansson briefly considered the offer, but once she realized that church membership was part of the package, she gave them the ol’ “Thanks, but no thanks“. Good on you, Scarlett!

Those of you who share my absolute loathing of Scientology might also be interested in knowing that actor Tom Berenger gets three thumbs up* from The Church Burnin’ Ebola Blog. Supposedly, Tom had no problem with his wife’s involvement in the Church of Scientology, but once she tried to convert their children, he kicked her to the curb faster than you can say “clear“:

According to papers Berenger filed in divorcing his second wife, his marriage ended when she became “totally involved” in Scientology and tried “brainwashing” their children into the cult.

So pop that copy of Platoon in the DVD player (or better yet, The Substitute), put some popcorn in the microwave, and do like Scarlett Johansson does: Tell Scientology to go get fucked.

* remind me to explain this later. It’s an inside joke in my family…