That's the first official poster.
Eminem kicked Southpaw promotion into high gear this week. The trailer has over two million views on his youtube page. And The Weinstein Company's version is approaching a million:
The intense trailer has also yielded some impressive gifs, screen caps and even a fanmade poster:
That will do until we get the official one, I guess!
Is this official?
(Screen caps and gifs courtesy of My New Plaid Pants and Rachel Mcadams Daily.)
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Meh on Ellen! Meh also seeing Jake jumping rope! I hate it when actors do these things in TV shows!
Sit there and give an interview, just it!!
Yikes, Monica. So negative! I think it was pretty cool to see. Talk shows do have too many games and skits these days, but that's because the same old interviews are boring. They need to find a happy medium, I guess.
because the same old interviews are boring
I think it's not necessary if you have someone with talent to make a good interview.
DenizcanS. @MrFilmkritik 9h9 hours ago
Hearing great things about Jake Gyllenhaal's performance in Demolition. With Vallée & Fox Searchlight, he is a serious contender.
So much news! :)))
I'm more and more looking forward to 'Everest', I must say. At first I thought "Oh, another mountain movie"... but it seems to be better than I had expected.
Ellen's interviews with Jake are always a bit different. They're not always that good, but they're always fun. I'd rather watch him on Ellen than on another one of those shows where they ask him the same questions over and over again.
Maybe Ellen asked him to show off his boxing training, jumping rope is a part of boxing training. And it's fun to see actors do ordinary things because we don't always see them as being everyday folks.
I don't mind the jumping rope skit. It's pretty harmless compared to some. A lot of skits are cringeworthy, but Jake is pretty game and makes it work.
One of the funniest is the water game he did with Jimmy Fallon. They were hilarious. I guess I prefer it when the host participates.
Reminds me of SNL. Now THAT'S something Jake ought to be doing with all these movies coming up.
Glad we're getting so much positive feedback on all these movies. I just hate that they seem to be stacking up so close to one another. I agree, monica, it seems way too early to be doing the TV promotions for Southpaw.
After seeing that Ellen clip I'm wondering if Jake will possibly return to Ellen in the Summer months to promote Southpaw again. Maybe this time they're doing something fun with a small interview and then later he'll do a proper interview with her.
I think doing these skits help promote in a different way by drawing more attention than a standard interview would. The stuff Jimmy Fallon does with his guests always end up everywhere on social media and news shows and are widely talked about. Clips of Jake jumping rope while answering questions could end up being spread around more than him just sitting and answering typical interview questions. Either way, it's nice to see him on television and I can't wait to see it on Monday!
Large chunks of May and June are probably tied up with Cannes, and Little Shop rehearsals. Seeing a lot of "summer movie guides" skip over Southpaw, right to the blockbusters. Not bad to start promoting now. The rope jumps are related to his role. It's not at the level of Hugh Jackman on tricycle for Prisoners, or Ruffalo riding unicycle on Graham Norton:D
Thanks again to UV and everyone. ellenhschwartz on instagram is a producer of Demolition. Has some set design, Judah Lewis, Cooper and possible title sequence.
A different synopsis of Jake/Fuqua's next movie, at IM Global (Matt Jackson also produced End of Watch):
From acclaimed action director; Antoine Fuqua, comes a gritty crime drama based on true accounts of Max Mermelstein (Jake Gyllenhaal), the only American to gain admittance into the inner circle of Pablo Escobar’s Colombian drug cartel. This incredible journey follows Max’s rise to become the cartel’s chief architect in smuggling over 50 tons of cocaine into America and his eventual role as one of the key witnesses for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s case to bring down Escobar and his crime ring. THE MAN WHO MADE IT SNOW cracks open the largest drug trafficking operation in U.S. history and injects us into the dark underbelly of the Colombian cartel.
http://www.ellentv.com/episodes/jake-gyllenhaal-kunal-nayyar/
"Pretty soon, he'll be showing off his totally ripped physique in the new movie “Southpaw,” but before it hits theaters, JAKE GYLLENHAAL comes by to see Ellen!
The talented actor has a preview of what's to come in his highly-anticipated boxing film… and yes, Ellen will also bring up that hilarious scare from the last time he was here!"
Looks like the rope jumping is only one part of the interview. No need for negativity and snappy judgements, reportedly Jake talked to Ellen about Southpaw and showed a clip. Then Ellen changed the subject to her usual comic stuff.
http://abc7news.com/sports/five-sponsors-of-mayweather-pacquiao-fight-chip-in-a-record-$132m/681611/
"The Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao welterweight unification megafight on May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas is expected to shatter all revenue records in boxing history.
The contracts with five title sponsors will add a record $13.2 million to a fight expected to generate at least $400 million.
"It is like the Super Bowl of boxing, a gigantic sporting event."
Paramount Pictures is promoting two movies: "Terminator Genisys" and "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation".
The Weinstein Company is promoting a new film, "Southpaw," starring Jake Gyllenhaal, which opens on July 24.
Trailers for the new films will be seen between fights on the pay-per-view telecast."
Jake and Southpaw's connection with Floyd Mayweather is an unfortunate one, IMO. Mayweather has a terrible history of domestic violence and misogyny. I hope we don't see any photos of Jake and FM.
Yesterday was such a terrible day for the people of Nepal throughout the country but especially in Kathmandu. And it was the worst day for deaths on Everest since the last worst day, which was just last April. Thoughts and prayers to all Nepalis.
And on another sad note,Time film critic Richard Corliss died last week. He was a great writer and a great film fan. Corliss didn't always love Jake's movies, but I was a fan after he dropped the tantalizing revelation about Reese and Jake dancing "briefly but divinely" at a TIFF party in Rendition days.
Thoughts and prayers to all of his loved ones, as well.
Terrible news from Nepal. They're still dealing with aftershocks, too so it's still very dangerous.
I was sorry to learn about Richard Corliss, too, UV. I remember that comment about Jake & Reese @ TIFF! Was that really almost 8 years ago?
Meant to add, I wonder if Jake will show up at the Pacquiao/Mayweather fight in Vegas? Cannes begins May 13th, so it's possible. Floyd Mayweather is all you say he is. Ugh.
I hope we don't see any photos of Jake and FM.
I bet he will be at the premiere of the film.
"I bet he will be at the premiere of the film."
Do not think so unless Fifty will not be there and he's in the film. He and Fifty have a long heated feud.
Harvey Weinstein doesn't have the best reputation either but Jake is connected to him through Southpaw and will be again for The Man Who Made it Snow. I think in Hollywood you have to separate other peoples personal lives from work if you want to have any kind of a career. Not that I agree with it but that seems to be the way it is.
There is a big difference between what Weinstein is allegedly like and what Mayweather has admitted to doing and been convicted of.
Dealing with people of questionable character is not unique to Hollywood. But there are certain people I would like to see Jake avoid. Woody Allen is an example. I'm not opening this up to a debate over Allen, btw. That is just my personal opinion.
I've finished "Tony and Susan". The book is about the parallels between the frame story (probably Amy Adam's part) and the book within the book (Jake's part). Jake's character is a bit passive, mousy and gutless, but at the front and center of a very dark thriller. The thriller reminds me remotely of "Prisoners", but it's not a whodunit. The frame story on the other hand is rather unexceptional.
Passive, mousy and gutless?! Sounds like a terrible character. Hope they can make something interesting out of him.
Thanks for the review, Hagen.
from imdb
Everest looked awesome. I was most impressed by the visuals. Looks to be a big player for a Visual Effects nomination. I think what impressed me is how imposing the mountain is. I'm a big fan of Everest docs and mountain climbing films where *beep* goes wrong. This one feels really terrifying for the crap these guys endure and I'm excited for it. Not much of the actors made an impression in the trailer but most of them were bundled up in their gear so it was to tell who's who. Jason Clarke, Keira Knightley and Emily Watson were the ones feature most prominently in the trailer. Knightley is not one of the climbers but plays Clarke's gf/wife left back home. The film overall looks intense, can't wait for it.
Hope they can make something interesting out of him.
I think his part is very well worth playing. Jake's character doesn't always rise to the challenges, but that's essential to the story. The book within the book called "Nocturnal Animals" has a very strong metaphoric end. A minor complaint could be that the roles seem to be typecast: Amy Adams as an unsatisfied wife in the frame story, Joaquin Phoenix as an alpha male and Jake's part. On the other hand Jake has played many other roles than Robert Graysmith or Adam Bell. "Tony and Susan" was published in 1993. No one owns a cell phone in the book. I guess Tom Ford will update the story if he doesn't want to film a period picture. And IMO the frame story needs some rework to be a bit more interesting. But that's Amy Adam's problem.
Not much of the actors made an impression in the trailer but most of them were bundled up in their gear so it was hard to tell who's who.
LOL, that's exactly what I was worried about.
Jake Gyllenhaal admits to once being in a ‘really, really bad’ boy band before Ellen DeGeneres surprises him with album cover
Baltasar Kormákur talks with Collider about "Everest". The movie is picture-locked and should be completely finished within the next few weeks. The film is just under two hours long without credits.
The possibility of a festival premiere.
Venice Film Festival: 2-12 September 2015.
Venice Film Festival: 2-12 September 2015.
I can't imagine "Everest" will be 'arthousey' enough for Venice (or Telluride). Maybe it will premiere at TIFF, but it could very well open without a previous festival screening.
Hagen, Gravity is not arthouse and opened out of competition in Venice. The same can happen with Everest. Festivals are always looking for stars and movies from studios (see Cinderella in Berlin; The Great Gatsby in Cannes) for attention.
And Venice would be closer to the release date.
This also shows that he is confident in the film.
Hagen, Gravity is not arthouse and opened out of competition in Venice.
Well, "Gravity" received outstanding reviews. I've just read that even "The Canyons" starring Lindsay Lohan was screened out of competition in Venice in 2013. Maybe Venice really isn't a too ambitious goal for "Everest" after all.
I enjoyed watching Jake jump rope on ellen - he was very good, one of his many talents :) Also was very amused by his answers on being single and his favourable views on the arranged marriage concept. Being Indian, I might just have to offer myself up for this arranged marriage situation;) On a more serious note though I'm sure there will be more serious interviews closer to South Paw's release - there were some really insightful ones for Nightcrawler.
-malavika
I have fond memories of the Venice FF, when Jake, Anne, Ang Lee & Heath were screening BBM. It won the top prize in competition that year. Ialso remember when Arnold Schwarznegger premiered one of his Terminators at Cannes. Completely altered my impression of film festivals. LOL!
With three movies coming out this year, I think it's a pretty good possibility at least one of them will be part of the top festivals.
Venice & Tiff are good bets. Not sure about Telluride.
The Ellen interview was great! The jump rope segment raised money for New Eyes so it was done for fun and a good cause. The clips shown for Southpaw got me even more excited for the film. Too bad there's still about 3 months until it's out.
Ellen: You would be horrible on trial. You don't know how to answer a question.
That could be the tagline for gyllenbabble. ;)
I also remember when Arnold Schwarzenegger premiered one of his Terminators at Cannes.
LOL, that sounds bizarre.
With three movies coming out this year, I think it's a pretty good possibility at least one of them will be part of the top festivals.
"Demolition" will certainly go to one of the top festivals. "Wild" premiered at Telluride.
I ran across this recently, and I guess it goes well with all the Holeshot tweets, lol. I think it was posted before:
Liana Weston, Editorial Assistant: I went to the same elementary and high school as heartthrob Jake Gyllenhaal, and naturally when he was in middle school (I was still in kindergarten) he was cast as hunky Danny Zuko in our school's production of Grease. Someone got a hold of a young Gyllenhaal headshot and plastered it all around school. I, of course, stole one because I thought he was famous. Little did I know!
Some funny tweets today:
Last night I dreamt that Jake Gyllenhaal remembered me from Soul Cycle and then we tandem biked through a restaurant while everyone clapped
*watching jake gyllenhaal on tv drinking out of a mug with him on it* im not obsessed
Making my whole bar watch Ellen cause Jake Gyllenhaal is on and I'm not missing it
*desperately searches for music from jake gyllenhaal's childhood band*
Jake might regret revealing that a CD exists!
It's a little uncomfortable to think about Everest promotion given everything that is happening in Nepal. I never thought it would premiere at a festival, but I'd love to see another Jake movie in Venice. Just not sure this is the right one.
I know this sounds a bit overly optimistic but maybe Everest can be a tribute to all those who lost their lives this month and not just the subjects of the movie.
I hope the movie studio does the right thing and at least donate money to Nepal. But knowing our attention span as a earth collectively, it will be forgotten in 5 months.
Some news on Nocturnal Animals:
FilmNation to start sales on ‘Nocturnal Animals’ in Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: Glen Basner’s New York-based company will introduce the prestige mystery starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal to international buyers next month.
Nocturnal Animals marks Tom Ford’s directorial follow-up to the highly regarded A Single Man, which earned Colin Firth a lead actor Oscar nomination in 2010.
Ford will produce alongside Smokehouse Pictures’ George Clooney and Grant Heslov. CAA represents US rights.
The project reunites FilmNation with Adams, who will star in Story Of Your Life, the sci-fi tale that Basner and WME Global pre-sold to Paramount for North America and China in a $20m deal that was the talk of the Cannes market last year.
The number of articles written by people who didn't get that Jake was joking about brining dates to his mother's house? Is appalling.
But LOL at all the FBers who want Ellen to set them up.
From twitter tonight:
Currently sitting next to Jake Gyllenhaal at Gracias Madre and freaking out on the inside.
trying really hard not to stare at his beauty.
Gracias Madre is a vegan/organic restaurant in West Hollywood.
Amen to this:
Mark Harris @MarkHarrisNYC
Pop-culture journalist: EW, Grantland, New York.
Hoping that tomorrow morning isn't the second time this year Jake Gyllenhaal misses out on an awards nomination he deserves.
"I hope the movie studio does the right thing and at least donate money to Nepal..."
I was hoping the same thing...
Tina
No Tony nod for Jake. Sigh.
Congratulations to Ruth.
I have no words, fuck you Tony and Bradley Cooper and whatever
Oh noooooooo! :(
Not again... did Bradley Cooper get a nod?
Damn! I was sure he was going to get a nod and yes Cooper was nominated :)
Sigh. He was fantastic in Constellations, I'm really bummed
Congratulations to Ruth, she really deserves it.
I'm surprised at Jake's early Southpaw promo on Ellen.
My heart goes out to the victims of the earthquake in Nepal.
Luciana m.@givemedeets
I like how they are misspelling Jake Gyllenhaal on all awards announcements.
B-R-A-D-L-E-Y C-O-O-P-E-R
amen
Hm. Well, yes... compared to what's been happening in Nepal being frustrated about a nod for Jake (or not) seems so silly... but still I'm disappointed. Can't find the nominees anywhere right now. Was 'Constellations' nominated for best play?
still not over the Oscar snub but you can't blame Cooper on this one. Late Tony entries in a once again competitive male field for Jake. The female field was way less competitive not surprised by Wilson's nomination as she is well known London stage performer and winner.
It just sucks that she gets a Tony nomination when Jake's work was just a good. I think Bill Nighy pushed Jake out of the nominations not Cooper. Although it seems the awards Gods are favoring Cooper over Jake, but Jake's career has the worst timing.
The Tony snub was expected but disappointing. Everyone had him as a wild card but I was really hoping he'd sneak in.
I completely agree with whomever said Jake's career has the worst timing. He's doing so much this year and it seems like he won't have much of a shot at an Oscar nomination next year either.
I know a lot of people are projecting him for one for Demolition but I'm not convinced. If Nightcrawler didn't get him in I just have a hard time believing that anything else will. Especially when so many actors are coming out with Oscar type films this year (Cooper, DiCaprio, Hanks, Depp, Redmayne etc) It's really unfortunate.
Found the nominations.
http://www.nytimes.com/live/tony-nominations-2015/
I've adopted a Zen-like approach towards awards. If it happens, I'm happy about it, if it doesn't, I'm cool with it. Otherwise it can get frustrating very easily.
Maybe more of us should try that, Hagen ;)
Trying to cheer myself up... reading Facebook comments on Jake's appearance on Ellen :)))
Peter Marks @petermarksdrama
Theater critic of the Washington Post. The password remains Shipoopi.
Jake Gyllenhaal richly deserved a nomination. Bradley Cooper, not so much.
In other words, Cooper took Gyllenhaal's slot
^^^^
The same goes for the oscar
This is what is unbearable, not the wrong timing.
It's frustrating. Jake could give 10 more great performances in films and on stage, and if the timing isn't right, he might not get anything.
I understand luck and odds and chance. But that doesn't make it any less maddening.
At least some other people are also annoyed:
Nathaniel Rogers @nathanielr
seriously what does our beloved Jake Gyllenhaal have to do to get arrested by awards bodies? Such a great actor.
He needs to Lou Bloom his way in.
:)
Bradley Cooper nodded. Jake Gyllenhaal snubbed. #dejavu #TonyNoms #Oscars
A Fav this year: @MTC_NYC #Constellations Thrilled for Ruth Wilson. (Upset over Jake Gyllenhaal.) http://bit.ly/MTCConstellations … #TonyNominations
Jake Gyllenhaal got his deserved nomination stolen from BCoops at the Tonys and the Oscars this year. #TonyNominations
Another award ceremony, another time Jake Gyllenhaal isn't nominated for a spectacular performance. #TonyNominations
Not just fans who think this way:
Peter Marks @petermarksdrama
Theater critic of the Washington Post. T
Jake Gyllenhaal richly deserved a nomination. Bradley Cooper, not so much.
In other words, Cooper took Gyllenhaal's slot
And I have to repeat this one:
I like how they are misspelling Jake Gyllenhaal on all awards announcements.
B-R-A-D-L-E-Y C-O-O-P-E-R
I aim for Zen but never quite make it, Hagen!
I had a bad feeling about this, as all the articles I read had more potential nominees than slots available. But I still hoped.
What I really hope for now is that this doesn't sour the experience for Jake. It was such a wonderful play, and audiences and critics really appreciated it. A truly special experience.
I'm sure he's happy for Ruth. He's always happy for his co-stars, it seems.
I just wish his co-stars could be happy for him every once in a while...
So disappointed about the Tony snub :( Happy for Ruth didn't even know BC did a play on broadway. Saw Jake on Ellen entertaining as usual wonder what charity the money went to. He's been in LA for awhile now any one know why? I would guess business related.
Doesn't Jake's dad still live in LA? Maybe his visit is also family related? :)
The charity was 'New Eyes'. Jake said so in the interview.
I was hoping for a nomination, disappointed but not surprised :(
I agree that he has lousy timing regarding the nominations, borderline on this and the Oscars and look who has stolen his spot (IMO) Bradley!
Happy for Ruth, too bad the play didn't get a nomination. I didn't see it but the reviews were spectacular.
I'm really disappointed. Can't be Zen right now. really disappointed. :(
Congrats to Ruth Wilson, who could not have given such an award worthy performance without Jake.
Bradley has been doing The Elephant Man since he was in High School. The elephant Man is a safe, familiar revival. Nothing original about it.
I have no words.
"Bradley has been doing The Elephant Man since he was in High School"
Lol, previews started early then.
More reactions from industry folks:
David Gordon
@MrDavidGordon
Theater Journalist. Broadway Press Photographer.
I feel like the biggest snub this year is Jake Gyllenhaal. It takes two to do a two-hander like Constellations.
David Poland @DavidPoland 2h2 hours ago
Jake Gyllenhaal has been doing such good work, in theater and in film, and just can’t seem to get nominated. It’s getting weird, really.
It really is, DP!
Reaction from Ruth Wilson:
Ruth Wilson, Best Leading Actress in a Play nominee, Constellations
(statement via publicist) "I couldn't have had a more special experience for my first time on Broadway. This recognition today is for Jake, Michael Longhurst and Nick Payne. To have the privilege to work in New York in this community is truly an honor."
My feelings are more or less like bobbyanna's, I'm happy for Ruth and all, but in a play with only two actors and so many good reviews for their performances, it's kind of lame to nom just one of them.
And Bradley Cooper, again? Really? I'm done with this nonsense.
We need to practice our Zen because BC is in another Weinstein production that people are anticipating for more Oscars. So this could all happen again next year.
I was a BC fan. And I didn't see The Elephant Man. But I did see both American Sniper and Nightcrawler. As well as American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook.
There's just no way he "deserves" three Oscar nominations in a row + a Tony nod. But he has had great commercial success, something that Jake has not. I have to believe that's a factor.
Constellations was successful but for a non-profit theater. I think The Elephant Man was for profit. And it made a bucketload.
I find it very irritating. I don't know how Jake must feel. I hope he can be sanguine about these things.
Piruleta said it best. Constellations is a two person show. I saw the show and both Ruth and Jake gave incredible performances. Neither of them could've done it without the other though. I'm thrilled for Ruth as I'm a fan of hers as well but as everyone else is asking right now, what does Jake need to do to be recognized?
Cooper is definitely getting another Oscar nom next year. Besides the Weinstein film he's got another film coming out by David O Russell in which he stars opposite Jennifer Lawrence. That combination earned him two other Oscar nominations so he'll definitely get there again.
As disappointing as the lack of nominations are I'm glad that we're getting a lot of Jake this year, Broadway, Off-Broadway, three films, him being at Cannes and who knows what else. It's nice to see how he's growing as an actor and I hope this doesn't diminish his drive. I don't think it will.
I look at this way, Cooper is not the issue its the people who vote for him.
"I couldn't have had a more special experience for my first time on Broadway. This recognition today is for Jake, Michael Longhurst and Nick Payne. To have the privilege to work in New York in this community is truly an honor."
Aw, that's sweet of her. I know that's what you're supposed to say when you're nominated, but I wonder whether she's a little disappointed for Jake too.
For anyone who saw Constellations, did Jake's role lend itself to too little showy moments as Ruth's did? As I read Cooper's role and Nighy's style are the bravura type or more consistently dominated their costars.
Fox Searchlight has just bought Youth. Michael Caine could become their priority depending on reviews and how well Youth does at Cannes.
Nocturnal Animals can still be worthy. Ford is keeping the ex-spouses part and changing the story within story. Collin Firth was indecisive in A Single Man too and got to do a lot of delicate acting of a troubled mind. Jake digs even deeper with similar material, I reckon.
Ruth's was definitely the showier role, as her character was dealing with a serious illness. Her character also swore and had bigger punchlines. However, Jake's character had hands-down the funniest scene, and IMO, the more touching closing scenes.
I hate even comparing it like that. But I can feel the inevitable "Jake was overmatched by his costar" bullshit, which dates back to Brokeback Mountain and with which I vehemently disagree.
Non profit theatre theory would work if Ruth isn't nominated, too. They preferred Cooper to make it more prestigious for an audience. He is becoming bigger star than DiCaprio and they want to take an advantage of it as well. Elephant man is beautiful play, but it is a bit outdated like Virginia Wolf. Constellation was something new and more original.
Jake was robbed again. Just because of that Oscar snub I watched American Sniper and Cooper didn't bring anything special into the role. Just walking, calling with his wife and occasionally crying. He was good, but not even close to exceptional.
Yes, the non-profit thing is still a factor. It's not apples to apples from category to category. The competition for the Best Actress slots was not as fierce.
I agree that american Sniper isn't a classic performance. It's fine, but it wasn't better than Jake's or David Oyelowo's. BC keeps getting these nods in part because his projects make money. I can't deny him that.
I don't blame Cooper as well, it's not his fault, he just takes what comes to him. 4 years ago I didn't even know he exists. He probably didn't have easy way to come to the top as well, so God bless him. But I still think he is just good, not worthy of so many noms. I think Jake is more row and natural actor, so fearless, sometimes even uncomfortable to watch, he comes to the places, where audience sometimes doesn't feel well to watch him. And this is not Cooper's case. So I hoped Academy sees the same.
I am just asking why all these academies are getting crazy for him. Especially Tony should be more serious. I am just happy at least BAFTA usually doesn't care of commercial stuff.
Thanks Ultraviolet. Can't agree more. Jake appears to give more to his costars in these relationship dramas, than grabbing the spotlight for himself.
Honestly, Jake's performance is a big part of convincing the relationships at all. Just try to block out his performance, and see what attraction, frustrations and the rest of the romances still remain; besides the other partner's personal issues (repression, Parkinson's, cancer.)
If only these two-handers could be more balanced in their seesaw. Brokeback and Constellations are pretty unconventional to begin with, stretching out a short or compressing many lives. Both leads do not get, or keep to the end, as equally high stakes as say, in The Lion in Winter or Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
I'm not blaming Cooper, BTW, I think he's a competent actor, but neither of his three nominated performances impressed me.
I blame Cooper and his powerful friends who stomped for him and his meh performance in American Sniper,
I have not seen his theatrical performance, so I can not judge, but I saw Jake's performance, and this snub is outrageous,
I guess zen is not my cup of tea lol
"I guess zen is not my cup of tea lol"
LOLOL! FP, I completely agree with you about Cooper. I don't think I'd use the word "blame" because I don't think it quite fits, but BC is unashamedly ambitious, he's pushy, and he's everywhere.
Last week he went to some smallish event, a luncheon or something, honoring the director of Finding Neverland which is playing on Broadway right now. When he went to the White House Correspondence Dinner this weekend he sat with Christopher Nolan at Time Magazine's table. Of course he was at the Gala for the 100 Most Influential People a few days earlier.
He campaigns. He lets people know he wants the accolades, the awards. And, as you say, he has some very powerful friends like De Niro, DiCaprio, and Affleck out here pushing for him along with David O Russell & Harvey.
I console myself with the fact that Bradley is older than Jake and he wasn't getting this kind of notice until recently. And as UV points out, his box office numbers are very much an incentive for people to go along with him. So there's that. : (
So what are we looking at here for Jake, career-wise? Cooper is riding the Sniper wave, to becoming a fixture. "The American American"? Older veteran like Billy Nighy, Caine, Depp can still bring it.
No wonder Jake sounded more pragmatic, than someone you'd expect was getting raved for playing a ruthless, amoral capitalist: At this point I'm just happy to be working (last year, in the last D/P 30.)
Before all this terrible yanking of our hopes by the award seasons, I was really looking forward to how his time onstage improves his movie work. After the off-Broadway play, he had an amazing run of movie roles. So diverse it's like a whole new actor. Unless he has already peaked, his best work is still ahead esp after having gone toe to to with the brilliant Ruth? ;)
I guess zen is not my cup of tea lol
It would be easier if we knew for sure that Jake doesn't care about awards. Actually I think he does care about them. But if he takes his general attitude - the process is more important than the result - seriously, he can handle it.
I'm a bit more concerned about "Southpaw". The short clip shown on Ellen's show is a bit underwhelming (like 'I give you my everything!' Who writes such a line these days?). It's definitely helpful that Jake has several irons in the fire this year. It won't matter all that much if not all of his movies will turn out to be stellar successes.
"... the inevitable "Jake was overmatched by his costar" bullshit, which dates back to Brokeback Mountain and with which I vehemently disagree."
Hmm. I agree with you, UV - but we better not say this out loud at DC. I've been posting on the Brokeback forum for several years now but I still feel many people over there think / thought Heath was a better actor than Jake. Don't know why.
"Unless he has already peaked..."
God no, I hope not! I mean, he's still young. I like to think he'll have his big 'moment' at some time in the (hopefully very near) future.
I'll be seeing the Dutch edition of 'Constellations' in a few hours. I'll probably watch it with Jake and his Tony snub on my mind - who knows what difference a Dutch actor can make.
It took 10 years to understand the value and scope of Jake's performace in Brokeback, only now people begin to understand how the two masterful interpretations of Heath and Jake were complementary, the second part of the film is Heath, and there 'is doubt about his immense talent and charisma, but the first part of the film is totally Jake, with as much talent and strength, back then Jake was not prepared as Heath was, who has always been a method actor and almost obsessive in the preparation, but with a talent like his you could not expect anything less, Jake was younger and less focused but over the time has proven to be just as methodical , obsessive in preparation of roles and talented as Heath.
I meant "there is no doubt about Heath's immense talent and charisma"
sorry
I also feel the first part of Brokeback is totally Jake, FP. Without Jake, BBM wouldn't nearly have touched me as much.
It is a powerful and magical movie BlueJean :)
Bright note :)
Jake has just been nominated as international best actor at IFTA (Irish film and television academy)
Finally #JakeGyllenhaal getting recognition for his role in #Nightcrawler after the Oscar snub #IFTAS2015
https://instagram.com/p/2Dk7ZACsAR/
FP: On Brokeback - yes, it is :)
On IFTA - yeah!!! :)))
I hope you enjoy the play, BJ. I'm interested to hear how it translates to Dutch.
Congrats to Jake, I guess. It almost makes it worse for me to see him mom aged for these awards no one cares about. But it's nice, I guess.
FP, there are definitely folks at DC who don't appreciate Jake. It's a pity.
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I disagree with this. I don't think Heath was more prepared than Jake. It was just a different method. Also, I'd say even though it has almost been 10 years, Jake"s performance is still not appreciated. It's a shame.
Sorry this is what I meant to quote above:
back then Jake was not prepared as Heath was, who has always been a method actor and almost obsessive in the preparation,
A lot of people will not admit this but part of the lure of Heath is his tragic death. I wonder how things would have turned out if Heath had lived?
Hagen, I use that line about giving my everything when I interview for a job. I don't care if Southpaw is a masterpiece, I just want it to be successful at the box office. Jake has more than enough critical admiration. The Southpaw trailer is still doing well.
As for Bradley Cooper, I have no words. He is not that much older than Jake but I think he knows no matter how many nominations he garners there will always be the side eye roll given to him because of how it campaigns for acceptance instead of this work.
Heath's tragic death does not alter or add anything to his extraordinary amazing talent,
If he had lived, would be, first of all a blessing, and he would be doing what he did before, iconic performances, and make, far more harsh life for people like Bradley Cooper
Hagen, I use that line about giving my everything when I interview for a job.
OK, sometimes an English expression sounds awkward to me, even if it's perfectly normal for native speakers. Maybe the average American just sounds more enthusiastic than the average German. ;)
I don't care if Southpaw is a masterpiece, I just want it to be successful at the box office.
I agree with that, but boxing movies don't have such a great track record at the box office. "Warrior" for example was critically acclaimed, but grossed just $13.6 million in North America. And currently just under 1,000 people anticipate the movie on Rotten Tomatoes which isn't such a great number, even if there are still three months to go until the release.
you're right anon, in fact, Jake don't give a crap about Bradley and The Tony and spends his time hitting hot models
peace and love!
tova_good
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This isn't just a selfie in my car... this is the face of a woman who was just hit on by #JakeGyllenhaal
https://instagram.com/p/2DEyL6sqxO/
From a pice on the Tonys with a theater ciritc:
If you could watch any moment again from the Broadway season which would it be?
Well, probably Erin Davie and Emily Padgett singing either "Who Will Love Me as I Am?" or "I Will Never Leave You” from “Side Show." But there was an unscripted moment involving a cellphone that I wish I could re-experience. Yes, an infernal cellphone. During a climactic moment in "Constellations," a very tricky play in which the actors have to repeat scenes with slight variations, a cellphone rang and rang and rang and to make matters worse, it was one of those old-fashioned rotary rings. (A vintage pest!) Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson paused, both waiting for the noise to cease. Once it finally stopped, Gyllenhaal gave Wilson sufficient time to gather herself. He just held her for a moment, which was perfectly in character, and then they resumed. It couldn't have happened at a worse time, yet the disruption had a way of magnifying the feeling between the two actors. I thought it was such a tender, generous gesture on Gyllenhaal's behalf. It actually made me cry. Good actors use everything that happens on stage, and they were both great that afternoon.
Sigh. What a wonderful moment. So glad he shared it.
He also had this to say:
What disappointed you most about this year's Tony nominations?
I'd like to have seen a little love thrown "Side Show's” way. That's a tough show, and director Bill Condon did a fabulous job balancing pizazz with heart. I also wish that Hari Dhillon, the star of "Disgraced," had received a nomination. I hate to keep picking on Bradley Cooper, but I don't think he would have been nominated without his movie star fame.
Have to disagree on Dhillon getting in over Jake, though he was really good. The play, not so much.
Hagen, I forgot to say that I agree with you on this: It would be easier to take all this snubbing if we knew Jake was okay with it.
I can remember when I first really noticed Heath. I'd seen "10 Things" and enjoyed it but it didn't register. Then, Heath was on the cover of Vanity Fair. It was August, 2000, and the hype had already started.
He'd done The Patriot, and was filming Knight's Tale in Prague. Here's a link to the article. Lots of talk about masculinity and natural charisma, and star power. And Errol Flynn. Of course it would be Errol Flynn. : ) In less than 8 years Heath would be gone.
I adored Heath. Don't begrudge him anything, not then, and not now. He was brilliant and unique. I think it's a terrible shame that some people compare them. Ugly really. Jake is completely different, and the success of BBM depended on both of them.
I sometimes think Jake is self-effacing to a fault. Too generous on a movie set. That's one of the reasons I loved Nightcrawler so much. Jake owned that movie. It really really demonstrated his range, and versatility.
Jake has a very singular talent. I think each in their own way, Jake & Heath are equal in talent. Bradley Cooper isn't in that league. : ) Jake is doing just fine. He's getting recognition more & more with every project.
Here's the link to that Vanity Fair article. I still find it fascinating.
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2000/08/heath200008
AmfAR to Stage B&W Fashion Show
After seeing red in 2014, this year’s fashion show at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS gala, slated for May 21 at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, will unveil a black-and-white palette.
Curated by editor and stylist Carine Roitfeld, the show will feature one-off looks from Chanel, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Gucci, Prada, Céline, Balmain, Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford and others.
Presented by 40 top models, including the event’s co-chairs Karlie Kloss, Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima, the lots are slated to go under the hammer during the night’s annual fundraising auction, which in the last two decades has helped the foundation raise more than $140 million ...
Billed as the hottest party ticket during the Cannes Film Festival, the gala will be chaired by such bold-faced names as Sharon Stone, Kenneth Cole, Isabella Rossellini, Natalie Portman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rosario Dawson, Diane Kruger, Joel Coen, Nayla Hayek and Harvey Weinstein.
Supported by the Weinstein Company and Bold Films, which most recently produced Damien Chazelle’s “Whiplash” and Dan Gilroy’s “Nightcrawler,” the event will also get a helping hand from Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ Mark Ronson at the turntables (Women's Wear Daily).
I wonder if Jake is going to the Met Ball? And I hope he does a better job of the Black and White theme in Cannes than he did at the Met Ball.
I love him but that full beard and the white jacket was not a good look.
I found this regarding the Met Ball. Jake's name doesn't appear.
http://www.justjared.com/2015/04/22/met-ball-2015-list-of-celebrities-attending-fashions-biggest-night/
You know, that Met Ball look has grown on me. I mean, it's objectively terrible. But there's something about it. He'll have to step up that game for the French, though :)
Bobbyanna, I agree that there is no reason to compare Jake and Heath. But so many people do, and not in Jake's favor. It's tiresome.
Did anyone read the Constellations anecdote I posted? I love reading stories like that.
I read the Constellations story UltraViolet. That was a great to read and really captures the chemistry Jake and Ruth had on stage together. It makes me wish the show was still going, it was real special to see! I hope they get another chance to work together. Thanks for sharing it.
The Met Ball look was something else,
on twitter I read a comment that made me laugh for days
the tweet below a picture of Jake and Meggie was like :
Yeah Rif Raf and Magenta looks great! LOL
I read the story you posted UV, very poetic and speaks volumes about Jake's generosity and how his co-stars next him always stand out
Thanks, guys. I just want to be sure little gems like that don't get lost amid all our (including my) whining. And, you know, the trolling.
New post that will be showing in the fight this weekend. I hope there's another one, since this is pretty much just a trailer retread.
They should be releasing this film next week. It's weird to have all this hype and then a three-month wait.
I wish the show were still going, as well, anon. And not just because it would have made the show's Tony chances better. It was just such a wonderful experience. It's a shame it is no longer happening.
Such is theater, I guess.
I like the TV trailer better than the first trailer. It doesn't look like a renarration of the whole movie.
What a nice little story, I also like to read things like that and it's not the first time a costar talks about Jake's generosity while filming/performing, says a lot about him. Thanks UV.
And changing the subject a bit, my "Tony and Susan" book arrived yesterday! Here is called "tres noches" (three nights) I hope to start reading it soon :)
Happy to see Charles Mcnulty come around after Constellations. He didn't like Nightcrawler or its raves.
Bluejean, did the jokes and swearing go well in Dutch?
I thought Jake's performance in The Good Girl showed he was capable of method acting. He just needed a meaty role to show complex psychology. Didn't he research a lot for Zodiac, but Fincher wanted a hired hand without his own creative input?
Agree with Ang Lee wanted contrast between 2 actors, to complement each other. "City boy" and Heath. 2 worlds colliding. Even their family lives are styled as 2 different mini movies. Heath had the "crucial role" as Jake said, an inner world closed in on itself. Jake invested more in their duo. He played around Heath's reticence as an elephant in the room. From a playful dance to eventually, bitter and resigned. The elephant always at the center.
The Fighter may have been the last boxing hit. Warrior was MMA which wasn't prime time yet.
Wasn't the Warrior movie with Tom Hardy who made a snarky comment about Jake who was rumored to be wanted for the one of the parts in Warrior?
I guess zen is not my cup of tea lol
Me neither. Although I expected he would be snubbed, I still felt disappointed. :/
A lot of people will not admit this but part of the lure of Heath is his tragic death.
I get angry when I read this kind of thing. See, Zen doesn't work with me.
I disagree, he really deserves all the praise.
The talent has always been there, but he was an unknown Australian, which made things difficult for him in the beginning. He was also a guy who didn't like to play the game. Luckily he had time to show how talented he was in Monsters Ball, Ned Kelly, Brokeback, I'm Not There and TDK. So few movies, unforgettable performances.
I found this regarding the Met Ball. Jake's name doesn't appear.
His name wasn't on the list of the last two years and he was there.
Anon, Tom Hardy said no one wanted to work with Jake.
Here's the assholic quote:
TH: All I know is that Gavin saw something in us that was right for this movie, regardless of where we were physically. I’m very glad, in hindsight, that he did.
I was halfway through filming, I found out that Gavin had his own battle in casting Tom and I. Because, when you think about it, at the time this film was made, neither of us had the right to be there when you think about Hollywood being the stockmarket that it is – completely fuelled by money.
TH: They wanted Jake Gyllenhaal and Hayden Christensen.
JE: Yeah, that’s who the movie should have starred.
TH: No one wants them. No what I’m sayin’ [Laughs]? We’d like to see them really get into a ring, and really see who’d go down, but not in a film. Good God, no.
I'm sure the producers were all thrilled with the movie's fantastic commercial success.
Last year on TIFF Jake and Tom Hardy hugged and were in really friendly conversation. Tom Hardy is very down to earth person and he is also British - there is sort of British humor in the statement, which might look rude for someone. And honestly in 2010 - 2011 Jake had that reputation of Hollywood hunk, so no one could imagine he can make "warrior role", that is why Prince of Persia failed, even if he did a good job. Also Fuqua said we will see Jake as someone completely different in Southpaw and something about model from LAOD.
Tom Hardy has described himself as being a difficult person and there's rumours that he and Charlize Theron didn't get along during Mad Max filming. That quote about Jake is kind of disappointing because I actually like the guy and I would like to see them both work together. I guess it was not the best moment in Jake's career
I just typed a review of 'Constellations' in Dutch, clicked a wrong button and now it's all gone! Aaaaaargh! Grrrrrrrrrrr.
Will type it again later... :)
"Last year on TIFF Jake and Tom Hardy hugged and were in really friendly conversation. Tom Hardy is very down to earth person and he is also British - there is sort of British humor in the statement, which might look rude for someone. And honestly in 2010 - 2011 Jake had that reputation of Hollywood hunk, so no one could imagine he can make "warrior role", that is why Prince of Persia failed, even if he did a good job"
While you are entitled to your opinion, there is so much wrong with this statement I can't even. What's Tom Hardy'e excuse for that masterpiece This is War that happened after 2011? He co-starred with a Hollywood hunk in that movie not too mention the Hollywood hunk who co-starred with in a movie that put Hardy on the radar of HW.
Hardy himself (although why I have no idea) is considered a Hollywood hunk.
Being a Hollywood hunk does not mean you can't act. Being down to earth does not equate with snarky comments.
Well, Mad Max is the opening film of Cannes, so maybe we'll have pictures of Jake and Tom Hardy together. I hope so, I also like Tom Hardy.
Jake showed talent before anyone think he was just a pretty face
Tony & Susan arrived! Yay
I like Tom Hardy too, monica. Hope they get a chance to hang out together. After reading the entire interview, seems like Joel & Tom were being light hearted assholes in general.
The "Who's Nick Nolte" comment, and the gossip about Shia were silly, especially considering that Tom Hardy has a reputation for mercurial behavior.
I bet the director of Mad Max probably deserves an award for dealing with both Charlize and Tom. LOL! Talk about difficult! LOL!
What they said about Jake a dismissive, unnecessary comment. (I was more offended about them linking Jake to Hayden C than anything else. LOL!)
We're more sensitive to it because we worry about Jake, and that was not a great time for him. PoP came out in 2010, and we all remember the fall out from that, whether we agreed with it or not.
IMO, context is everything.
I really don't think there was any deep, hostile intent behind it, it just came at a really bad time.
Considering how well Warrior performed, I think only ten people ever saw it beyond the cast, friends, and family! LOL!
At least Nick Nolte got an Oscar nomination and a SAG nomination out of it. Joel & Tom got nominated for "Best Fight" @ the MTV awards.
Tom Hardy just seems like a dick. He'll be forgiven for that and anything else because he's a guy.
BJ, I'm sorry your review disappeared. I hope you enjoyed the play.
Also, as Bobbyanna said: Jake's career was never so low that he should be linked to Hayden C like that!
LOL! UV, want to qualify my comment to say that I like Tom Hardy's work. I agree he seems like a dick.
The main thing is, whatever people were saying about Jake four or five years ago, he certainly has changed the conversation! Beginning with Source Code, which is a personal favorite of mine, Jake's been on fire.
"BJ, I'm sorry your review disappeared. I hope you enjoyed the play."
1. Don't worry, it was my own fault and 2. Yes, I did!
Where to begin? Those of you who've seen the play have all said how intimate it was - and it was.
The actress who played Marianne was great. Young, vibrant, delicate - all in one. Her body language was excellent.
I did have a bit of a problem with the actor who played Roland, though. I thought he was ehm... a bit too old for the role ;) He was at least 15 or 20 years older than 'Marianne', which made it harder for me to close my eyes and pretend it was Jake up there on stage... ;)
Besides that, I enjoyed it! They licked their elbows, swore, argued, made up, kissed... it was all there.
Even less staging than in the US. No 'stars', no balloons - just the stage and changing lights for changing universes.
Part of the British humour might have worked better in English though. Some of that didn't translate too well in Dutch - or that could be me. That's why I wish I could have seen the play in English / with Jake and Ruth. But seeing it in Dutch was the next best thing :)
I'm glad I saw it.
"While you are entitled to your opinion, there is so much wrong with this statement I can't even. What's Tom Hardy'e excuse for that masterpiece This is War that happened after 2011? He co-starred with a Hollywood hunk in that movie not too mention the Hollywood hunk who co-starred with in a movie that put Hardy on the radar of HW.
Hardy himself (although why I have no idea) is considered a Hollywood hunk.
Being a Hollywood hunk does not mean you can't act. Being down to earth does not equate with snarky comments"
I don't think the same whatever Tom Hardy or any other audience say. Hardy is more less football fun than Hollywood hunk though. I don't even judge what he is entitled to say, what I am saying is, that it was sort of British humor, which e.g. you take very seriously. No one said someone cannot act....I say for Warrior role Jake might look weird for Hardy and also anyone else, that's why that example with Prince of Persia - people have prejudices whether you like it or not. As someone said, Jake playing POP is like you would give the role to IT student. If Hardy thought so in that time, I just respect it, I didn't say I think the same.
Btw. Jake wouldn't take the role with Christensen, he complained he smells very bad and he couldn't remove that smell in the shower :-). So I believe every actor has some words he would take back later on.
I'm glad, you've enjoyed "Constellations", BJ. :)
According to a German article Universal wants to rework its marketing campaign for "Everest" because of the earthquake (Welt).
That's not to be British
that's to be an asshole,
Who is he to judge and mock two of his fellow actors?
Jake would never say such a thing, he has always been nothing but a gentleman.
I do not know Hayden Christensen but I would think twice before messing with Darth Wader!
He'll be forgiven for that and anything else because he's a white guy.
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Jake seems to be okay with Tom Hardy, as someone else mentioned they were polite and appeared to get along at TIFF last year. Obviously he either doesn't know about what Tom said or doesn't care or is just playing along since cameras were around. Who knows.
I like Tom Hardy, he has some good films and in my opinion is a decent actor. I actually wouldn't mind him and Jake doing a film together but with Tom's reputation that could be a bad idea. His comment was made at a time when Jake wasn't making critically successful films so it honestly doesn't surprise me. I think after Prince of Persia a lot of people underestimated Jake but he's proven them all wrong.
Jake has made sarcastic jokes about co-stars and I've seen people on the internet take those out of context to criticize Jake as being inappropriate. As fans we know better but to someone who isn't a fan those things can be taken the wrong way much like Tom Hardys comment.
BlueJean...Thanks for sharing your review of Constellations. I've often thought I'd love to see that play again but I'm not sure if I'd want to see someone else in the roles of Roland and Marianne. I know it's probably silly but to me, Jake and Ruth are those characters and it wouldn't feel the same I think.
I actually wouldn't mind him and Jake doing a film together but with Tom's reputation that could be a bad idea.
Jake worked with Fincher and David O.Russell. Tom Hardy will be easy.
The lengths some people will go to in order to explain Tom Hardy's obnoxious answer. He was just being a dick. Yes, he's British. He was just taking the piss. That might work if he and Jake were friends.
And the idea that Jake was some kind of laughing stock at that point is an unfortunate misperception. Yes, PoP was considered a flop. But this was after Source Code came out. It's not like it was right after PoP.
I have no idea what the anon is talking about with Hayden and showers. It is true that Jake had made sarcastic comments about costars. TH and Jake were not costars.
I have no doubt Jake could work with Tom Hardy. As Monica said, he's worked with worse.
Jake and Hayden were co stars in London stage This Is Our Youth:
http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0054617/
"Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen has a hygiene problem - according to his London theatre co-star Jake Gyllenhaal. The two movie heart-throbs starred in This Is Our Youth in the West End's Garrick Theatre earlier this year. Jake, currently starring alongside Friends star Jennifer Aniston in movie The Good Girl, recalls how Hayden's armpits stank so much that after touching him, the smell remained on Jake's skin for days. Jake says, "Man, he didn't wash his clothes for the entire run of the show. On the last night, I accidentally put my arm in his armpit during a fight scene and, even after showering, couldn't get rid of the smell. It was f**king gross." "
^^^^^^
Oh no! Yikes!
"BlueJean...Thanks for sharing your review of Constellations. I've often thought I'd love to see that play again but I'm not sure if I'd want to see someone else in the roles of Roland and Marianne. I know it's probably silly but to me, Jake and Ruth are those characters and it wouldn't feel the same I think."
I know how you feel, Anon. Yes, it did feel strange to see the play in Dutch, and with practically unknown actors. Especially after reading so much about it, seeing pictures of Jake and Ruth together... It wasn't nearly as exciting as, let's say, seeing one of Jake's films on the big screen for the first time ;) But at least I've been able to experience the play. Not in the way I most would've liked to, but still...
Oh, BJ. I forgot to say thanks for putting the review up. I'm glad you liked it but it does sound like the actor was not the correct one for the role. That's a shame, in a way. But you do have a better idea of how Jake might have been in the production.
I realized the other day that they never even really did a clip of Constellations. For If There Is, there were several clips of the production that helped give a sense of things. Not sure why MTC didn't do that for Constellations.
About Hayden Christenson: I'm not sure what anon thinks this proves other than the fact that Jake can also be a jerk.
Two things can be true: Jake once said something assy about a costar. Tom Hardy is an ass a lot.
There are differences:
1. Jake did actually work with HC, so his comments are from experience and, one assumes, relevant to something he was asked. (If he said it unprompted, like, "How was it working with Hayden?" and that was his answer? That's being an asshole.)
2. Jake was 22 at the time of said quote. Tom Hardy was 34 when he was doing Warrior.
As jerky as Jake's answer was, I wish there were a little spark of that left in him. He appears never to give an honest opinion now, if it's negative. But I think we can all agree there is a fine line between being obnoxious and overly polite.
Also, if true, eww!
Blue Jean, I was curious if the audience enjoyed the play, aside from some of the humor not translating. The first time I saw it, some of the audience appeared not to get it/get into it. By the end, things were better. The other performances seemed to capture the audience right away.
Also, if true, eww!
LOL! :)
I'm assuming Jake was joking about HC.
I read humor in that comment about Hayden. I don't think Jake was trying to be mean or egoish. Hardy and Edgerton's comments didn't seem in humor. Maybe they were but in print it does not always translate so you depend on what you know about the person who said it.
At the time of Jake's comments who was a goofy always smiling 22 year old. Hardy for me always comes across as a smug. Edgerton I don't know at all but they both seem to be smug in the fact that the director fought for them over Hayden and Jake because they were more believable as boxers hence actors.
"About Hayden Christenson: I'm not sure what anon thinks this proves other than the fact that Jake can also be a jerk. "
It doesn't have to prove anything except the relation to previous discussion, so not sure what is your point. There was statement he wouldn't have said such a thing and then he never co-starred with HC. But seems when you see some arguments you, Monica and FP starts to get angry, when you have no answers. While you just tolerate racist comments about white people, and call Hardy several times dick, any other comment, which doesn't fit your narrow mind is denied by conceited answers, so you have problem with yourself.
And don't forget to bravely delete this comment as any other you don't like. The fact you are a blogger doesn't allow you to be rude against anyone. Stop to learn people how to act and how to write, no one will kiss your ass just because you have an open blog. Many people are reading it not because of you, but of useful info of other people. How many times this will be deleted, so many times it will be posted.
this sounds so petty but I hope Jake is able to make the fight tomorrow. A lot of powerful celebrities can't get tickets.
It doesn't sound petty at all, I too wondered if Jake would be at the fight tomorrow since Weinstein is using it as an opportunity to promote Southpaw. Like it or not, it's a good strategy as a lot of people will be watching the fight and get exposure to the film now.
LOL Anon chill out I don'y get angry, in fact I like free threads ,and the open exchange of views, with no particular worries of mind almost about everything: politics, religion, reality show, Jake ..ok maybe I get a little sensitive about Jake lol
I do not understand your out defense of Tom H being an asshole here, no one can take away his exceptional talent or his being funny "in a British way" but in that case was an asshole and English humor does not excuse him,seen that was not even particularly funny, before judging maybe you should know that Monica is a fan of Tom Hardy and when someone commented about a pic of Hardy in her avatar,in a Jake's blog , UV the owner of that blog was the first to defend her #justsaying
Forgot to add that I also hope Jake is at the fight tomorrow so we can hopefully get some pictures and turn the focus of discussion towards that, Lol.
LOL at racist comments about white people. I'll try to type while chortling.
No one has said Jake didn't star with Hayden. We all know they were in a play together. The point was that Jake talks smack sometimes about his own costars. Tom Hardy brought Jake's name into an interview for the express purpose of dissing him.
Secondly, if you're so interested in the blog, why don't you choose a name and stick with it, so you can be held (somewhat) accountable for all your posts. It never ceases to amaze me that anonymous commenters feel the right to be indignant when they don't have the guts to sign a name to their ravings.
This is the end now - this discussion is closed. Move on or be deleted.
Down with white people!
BlueJean, I'm so happy you enjoyed the play! So, if I remember correctly, is it also your birthday?!
I wonder what kind of projects or scripts, besides the two we know, are now on Jake's table (so to speak)... if he's looking for something else.... Maybe during Cannes Festival he will be able to have some interesting connection (with European directors?)... For example Sean Penn was in the jury when he met Paolo Sorrentino and they decided to work together ("This must be the place")...
Tina
^^^^^^
I've lost track of this discussion a while ago ;))) Whether someone said something bad about Jake, or whether Jake said something bad about someone - je ne sais pas and frankly, I don't care all that much. We'll never know what's true and what's not, I guess.
Back to 'Constellatons' once more. UV, to be honest I do feel the Dutch Roland wasn't the right choice for the role. He was too old for 'Marianne' and, while he was a good actor, he didn't really stand out for me. It might have been different for the rest of the audience, of course. I don't think I've ever seen Jake's name linked to this play in The Netherlands, so I don't think many here would know Jake played the role in the US.
Also, the stop-and-repeat nature of the play: I was able to go along with it of course, but I knew what to expect. The rest of the audience? I'm not sure. The play ended so soon (and a lttle sudden, I thought), and most of the audience left the theatre room straight away after the actors had said their final 'thank yous'. I guess they all wanted to go home, since it was a week night. I was on my own and I didn't get the chance to talk to anyone about it afterwards, unfortunately. Thank goodness you guys are here! ;)
Tina - I was typing when you posted! Yes, I saw 'Constellations' the day after my birthday. How about that for a present?! :)
Hope you are well xx
Copying these last few posts into the new post.
Quite well, thank you...
Well... Great great present, yes!! one of the best!!!
:)))
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