There are very few incidents which would justify this kind of ridiculous reaction, and screwing up one scene on a movie set is definitely not one of them. I have just lot a WHOLE ton of respect for Christian Bale. This guy has major problems. There's no reason he couldn't have sat down with the DP afterwords and had a serious, calm discussion about the problem. I hope there is some fall out because of this. It's totally unjustified in my opinion.
I don't really see the connection between smoking and breast cancer. I don't see it as any more rude than the normal amount of rude when you smoke in front of someone who doesn't smoke.
Sounds cool to me. I love a different take on a popular tune. The original is an over-produced dance anthem, and it's great. This is a creative twist on the original.
And also, why is he yelling in an English accent? What a pretentious ass.