It has been a busy autumn for Jake Gyllenhaal, with film festivals, screenings, conversations, presentations, perfume ads and more. And now an award.
Jake was given the Hollywood Film Awards Best Actor trophy for his performance as Jeff Bauman in Stronger. May it be the beginning of a fruitful awards season. We live in hope...
Amy Adams honors Jake Gyllenhaal with the Hollywood Actor Award for his role in @StrongerTheFilm! #HollywoodAwards pic.twitter.com/eJepxKw3Lv
— Hollywood Awards (@hollywoodawards) November 6, 2017
Jake Gyllenhaal accepts the Hollywood Actor Award for his role in @StrongerTheFilm. #HollywoodAwards pic.twitter.com/Tp4EVT3cDk
— Hollywood Awards (@hollywoodawards) November 6, 2017
A beautiful speech by Jake. You can feel how much this experience has meant to him. I hope it's not the last time he gets the chance to give a speech for playing this role!
From the red carpet and the awards:
#HollywoodAwards honoree Jake Gyllenhaal talks the creation of @StrongerTheFilm tonight on the red carpet. pic.twitter.com/UoCDMWZCRi
— Hollywood Awards (@hollywoodawards) November 6, 2017
Caption This:
Jake and Tatiana conversation after Stronger screening:
At Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, day of Boston premiere:
Zurich:
Red carpet and awards presentation snippets
Photos and video: 40 movies?!
Jake on the green carpet
Rome:
Jake Gyllenhaal & Jeff Bauman during the Rome Film Festival (October 28, 2017) pic.twitter.com/yu7TMwjPz6
— Jake Gyllenhaal (@jbbgyllenhaal) October 29, 2017
Video highlight reel
The title of the post could also have been Event Fail, as I have not kept up with all of these events. I'm going to add to this post with some other photos or videos that we all may have missed or just want to see again.
(First photo taken by Cyrill Matter at the Zurich Film Festival.
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In last season’s revival of “Sunday in the Park With George,” Jake Gyllenhaal sang his heart out as Georges Seurat. Now, on the long-anticipated recording, he sings your heart out, too. Annaleigh Ashford is emerald-cut perfection as his reluctant muse.
Reminder that Jake will be at two Stronger screenings/discussions this week, as well as introducing a Donnie Darko/Nightcrawler double bill. As Real Sal alluded in the last post, it's exhausting just thinking about Jake's schedule.
Also, in this interview, you can see Jake and Lica Guadagnino chatting and hugging.
What a beautiful, beautiful acceptance speech. It made me cry. I was sorry to learn Jeff was having difficulties, but not surprised. I'm glad he's resting , getting therapy, and...that he had a chance to go to Italy with Jake. : )
I'm going to watch Jake's speech tonight.
Esquire: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Not Worried About Looking Cool (But He Looks Cooler Than Ever)
I think the Edible Schoolyard folks might be a little annoyed by Jake's assertion that he dresses to honor the person or event :) But still a nice Esquire article.
I added two youtube videos, longer versions of which can be seen here. One is an interview; the other has Jake and other celebs reacting to the Weinstein issues.
Also, Jake seems to have forced Jeff to get an iPhone, lol.
I can't believe James Corden resorted to the "no one knows how to say Gyllenhaal" shtick in his monologue at the awards. Jake didn't seem too impressed, either.
Bobbyanna, it was hard to hear that Jeff is having issues. Jake really did seem to be looking after him in Rome. Jeff did make a congratulatory FB post.
Also, I'm not sure this was posted previously: The Stronger DVD comes out on 12/19. Happy Birthday to all of us!
On Amazon Stronger will be available for streaming on Dec 5th.
I guess the American "Stronger" DVD is my best opportunity to still see the film this year.
Jake and Angelina Jolie
Jake and James Franco
He looked so good yesterday. He and Amy need to work together again.
Yes, I'd love to see him work with Amy again! I'd also love to see Jake work with Emily Blunt! She's a favorite of mine, too. I saw Denis Villeneuve at one of the events Jake attended this past weekend. Not sure if it was the LACMA event or the Hollywood Awards event.
I'm looking forward to their next collaboration.
Denis was at the HFA. He and Jake will also be at at Amy's American Cinmeatheque Award thing. Would love an Amy,Jakeand Denis Villeneuve collaboration.
Added the SAG video, plus some fun random photos and a Rome interview to the post.
More on the current issues facing Hollywood/the world
Is that the iPhone X?
Extra interview.
From twitter:
Stood inches away as Kumail spoke with Jake Gyllenhaal, James Franco and Dave Franco before the show #humblebrag
Thank you @sagaftraFOUND for the @StrongerTheFilm screening,with the incredible Jake Gyllenhaal and @tatianamaslany – at SAG Foundation
One of the greatest living actors. Such an honor to attend this Q&A. Stronger is a great movie
@sagaftraFOUND Thank you for the inspirational showing of @StrongerTheFilm Very touched! #JakeGyllenhaal & @tatianamaslany were wonderful
Seemed to be an Arclight screening yesterday with Jake and Tatiana:
Such a “Hollywood” afternoon. And yes, Jake Gyllenhaal is as dreamy in person as he is on screen.
Photo from the event.
Amy Adams was at tonight's Academy screening of Stronger. I wonder if something is brewing for Amy and Jake? Hopefully a new movie for the two of them.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BbOiVFpDRxU/
"Is that the iPhone X?"
It doesn't look like an x in that photo of him with angelina jolie.
When I saw the picture of Jake & Angelina I wondered if Jake was facetiming with Jeff. : ) Maybe he was making introductions.
Maybe Amy is going to campaign for Jake. I know she's never won an Oscar but she does get nominated a lot and people love her. It helps to have that kind of support.
There is a lot of combinations of actors and directors I would be excited about to see Jake working with. I loved Enemy and Zodiac, so I was really happy to learn that Jake is going to work with Denis again.
I always love interviews with Jenelle, this one was another one I really enjoyed. I like lengthy conversations/interviews and I love to hear Jake elaborate something and (sometimes) go deeper into whatever the question is.
Generally I always feel it´s a shame that many interviews are so short so when an interesting question/subject comes up there is no time to REALLY talk about it.
I wish I could post some more but my brain is so stuffed with other things atm that I only have the time to read through new posts.
It's Oscar season and Academy screeners are happening everywhere in LA and NYC. I think Amy turned up to show support for a friend as actors often to at screeners. Also she's got no movies in contention this year and she's filming in LA anyway so it just a bonus to come and show support. She's not going to be campaigning on Jake's behalf or anything.
Really enjoying Jake out and about continuing to promote Stronger. Thanks for all the pics, articles, sightings. Fingers crossed that all his hard work leads to proper awards recognition.
True story lol posted in a bunch of reputable outlets. This one is from Mashable....
Sheep trained to recognize Jake Gyllenhaal, for science
"Sheep have face-recognition skills "comparable with those of humans and monkeys," says a new study. They tested it with pictures of Barack Obama and Jake Gyllenhaal."
Jake has been paired with Margot Robbie for the Actors On Actors series of interviews. Good sign, considering she is a top contender for Best Actress.
Okay, here are a few links to snippets people have filmed of the Q&A after the screening at the Aero Theatre on wednesday
Q&A 1
Q&A 2
Q&A 2 (diff.angle)
Q&A 3
Some more videos will/might be uploaded on youtube.
"I wish I could post some more but my brain is so stuffed with other things atm that I only have the time to read through new posts."
Same here. I'll catch up, though. Someday.
I think I'm repeating some of Diana's links below. I also just found this video, which doesn't cover the whole Q&A but has 24 minutes of it.
Wonderful night out to see @StrongerTheFilm and a Q&A with Jake Gyllenhaal. I absolutely loved hearing about the makeup & prosthetic work in the movie! Go see it!! It will make you cry, laugh and thank god for your beautiful life.
A little boy in the audience tonight at the Q&A after the screening of @StrongerTheFilm at the @SidGrauman asked Jake Gyllenhaal what made him become an actor? Jake's response.. his sister. @mgyllenhaal #myheart ❤️
How much Jake Gyllenhaal loves Jeff Bauman is truly inspirational. �� #Stronger
Stronger is an incredibly inspiring and touching film. So many goosebumps. Go see it.
It was nice to see Jake Gyllenhaal live and hear him talk about his career. One of me favorite films of his, is the under rated, yet offensive, Bubble Boy, which he jokingly mentioned in absolution that there will never be a sequel unfortunately ��
What do you think when you watch those scenes?
Good question, screening man.
Do characters stay with you? Another angle. And another.
Using special effects and prosthetics in the movie
Three very short clips here:
"Stronger" after Q&A with Jake Gyllenhaal❤️ loved him even more after his no bulls*** sharing and witty funny quirky so real and grounded self.
Another clip:
Another surreal LA life moment as Thomas & Trinity get to ask #jakegyllenhaal a question after watching him star in Stronger Thomas told us he had to do it cuz ‘Trinity literally froze up’. But she can check off meeting her biggest crush while Thomas charmed everyone in the theatre including JG and they bonded over #sisterlove
Someone who was at the ArcLight screening Tuesday:
castingbypatrickbacacsaLoved Jake Gyllenhaal’s upcoming @strongerthefilm . Also loved listening to him talk about this true story based in the tragic Boston Marathon bombing. Jake and @tatianamaslany both turn in soulful performances. Jake will surely get nominated for this challenging role!
And a Facebook account of the SAG screening:
Loved every second with Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany after the screening of their stunning Stronger, the film, at SAG-AFTRA Foundation - grateful as hell to have borne witness to the movie and the conversation. Cannot imagine either actor will denied innumerable nominations. For my money (?) it’s Jake for the win. His portrayal of Jeff Bauman, post the Boston Marathon bombing, is nothing short of genius. He transforms every molecule, becoming Jeff before our eyes. And ears. Hard to spot Jake in there. The Q&A was crazy fun, culminating with Jake Facetiming Jeff, giving us the opportunity to audience “hello” and cheer him.
Stronger - two remarkable prosthetic legs up!
Pics from Jake's Instagram feed. I respectfully did not snap but had an even better, dead center vantage point. Had a moment to tell him how much Samantha loved him in Sunday in The Park With George.
He's pretty damn breath-taking, especially when he fixes his eyes and words right atcha.
Updated the post with some Rome highlights and a good Zurich interview, which was probably posted at the time but I never had the chance to watch.
I saw this a few weeks back:
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Jake is one of our first supporters.. love to the Gyllenhaal’s.
I thought that was interesting.
In the world of the random and bizarre: Cambodian barbershop
Thank you UV for posting all the links and quotes.
I am looking forward to "Actors on Actors". Right now I cannot recall any movies with Margot Robbie, but I will do some digging so I know at least a little bit.
What I would really like to know: what are your favorite shows/interview-series and why?
Mine are
Inside the Actors Studio
Conversation (SAG-Aftra)
Actors on Actors
Round Table
Nerdist podcast
Not necessarily in that order... and I´m sure there are more that I just didn´t think of.
Wow. I just watched the Video clips they used at the Zurich Film Festival to introduce Jake for his Golden Eye Award and the impact of all that diverse amazing work is very powerful. What an extraordinary body of work!
We have so much "stuff" to go through on this site it'll take time to really savor and appreciate it all. Thanks UV, and everyone else!
Will not be posting any pics from the SAG-AFTRA event last night because I cannot believe the shirt Jake wore. I hope it was for charity, somehow. Or he lost a bet. Looks like Adam Sandler was the only one who could stare down the shirt and pose with Jake. Tatiana had to.
Looks like the Donnie Darko screening was fun - with a surprise appearance by Frank:
And some more pics from tonight at the @SidGrauman! ..before they turned on the spotlight (#JakeGyllenhaal's favorite, via him telling us tonight lol) ~ and look at the moderator fan girling SO hard. haha
What. a. night. Donnie Darko and Frank reunite at the @SidGrauman after all these years! (the moderator tonight was crushing hard on Jake Gyllenhaal too. It was adorable seeing Jake mess with him and make him blush lol)
Thank you @SidGrauman for 2 incredible nights of #JakeGyllenhaal love and appreciation.
Short clip.
About Patrick Swayze
if anyone has any nice allegations against a celebrity that would be great too. does a famous actor give good christmas presents. does lady comedian alwyays smoke people out
jake gyllenhaal once validated my hatred for an awkward social situtation on a random street corner in the west village!!!
Haha how is that?
I was bitching to a friend about a Curb Your Enthusiasm-style social awkwardness. Didn't realize I was next to Jakey G. He laughed and said something like, "You're right, that's super annoying" before dematerializing into the subway.
Jake Gyllenhaal spent nearly an hour shaking the hands of every extra and thanking us individually for spending our day filming an auditorium scene from Love & Other Drugs.
I met Jake Gyllenhaal at a party and he just asked me about my life with genuine interest for 45 minutes. He was a delight!
The whole thread is a fun read.
Diana, I'll have to think about my favorite Q&As. That's a good question. Oh, and Margot Robbie played Leonardo DiCaprio's wife in The Wolf of Wall Street, if that helps.
Bobbyanna, I loved the Zurich clip but wish they'd included the spoken introduction ... Yes, I'm greedy!
EFK, that sheep story was everywhere. Did you see that they chose Jake because one of the researchers is "just a fan of Jake Gyllenhaal". LOL.
Couple of Jake spotting at Blue Bottle in LA today.
Sigh... updated the post with a BTS recording from Sunday in the Park album. Beautiful.
From last night:
Frank pops out from behind the screen and Jake Gyllenhaal yells, "I told you to stay in the car!" @SidGrauman
Jake and Frank
There's another thread about nice celeb interactions:
Charles Clymer Verified account
Take a break from awful news: what’s your story of meeting a famous person in the wild and they were as nice as you’d hoped?
Any of the 5 times I’ve met Jake Gyllenhaal. He has always been kind, appreciative of praise, and willing to take pics/sign. Bae remains unproblematic! ❤️
Jake Gyllenhaal/Starbucks on Disney’s campus/Let me cut when I was running late for a mtg. He’s also taller/more handsome than I expected
From the old thread:
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon had the gall to be nice to me when I was working an awful job at Magnolia Bakery in New York, eating pizza on my lunch break. Jake: "I know we came for cupcakes, but now I want some of that pizza."
Jake Gyllenhaal was super nice to me when I met him a couple of times at the dog park!
We know Jake isn't always friendly to fans, so it's good to hear the nice encounters. Will add more if I see them.
Patty O'Neil (played Aunt Jen in Stronger)
@BAKKOOONN Dwayne Johnson is the real deal, Jake Gyllenhaal a gentleman, David Gordon Green a hero, and Lenny Clarke the greatest. Yes! They are the positives in some shitty news lately!
Gregory Ellwood
Jake Gyllenhaal, Amy Adams, Ben Affleck (yep), Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Kristen Stewart - just the first that come to mind - are incredibly warm and kind. Unlike some actors with the press they never forget you've met them 5-10 times before like a normal human being would.
Growing up in Los Angeles I've met my share tons of horror stories from working in retail and food service but Sarah Silverman was a pleasure, so sweet. Once Phillip Seymore Hoffman read the Iliad with me at the coffee shop I worked at. I was studying. Jake Gyllenhaal is nice as well. Matthew Rhys was an very polite customer at same coffee shop, as well as Christopher Eccleston, Mena Suvari always friendly.
I did something I rarely do: After seeing the latest Sunday in the Park with George revival for 2nd time I was so moved that I staged door it. I had a beautiful exchange with Jake Gyllenhaal where we spoke of our mutual admiration of Sondheim. Jake was lovely.
Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield, Ryan Gosling, Jake Gyllenhaal, Brie Larson, Damien Chazelle, Claire Foy-the celebrities that come to mind at first. Are the sweetest, softest(word choice is A+), kindest people I know.
sidebar: to the original question, yes famous actor Jake Gyllenhaal does give good Christmas presents.
Jake and other contenders at the LA Times today. Video snippet.
Lots of snippets from the LA Times event out there. Thank the merciful gods that Jake didn't wear last night's shirt to this!
There is another short clip from the Donnie Darko screening - it overlaps with one of the clips that you posted, UV:
Meeting Richard Kelly
Is there any video footage of Jake´s speeches at the American Cinemateque? I couldn´t find anything... also the SAG-AFTRA-event, I only found photos.... that shirt.. I quite liked it, but not for THIS occasion. I think that´s the problem I had with it.
Busy Jake. Another black tie gala Saturday night, this time the Academy of Arts & Science Governors Awards and earlier, an event for Variety's Actors on Actors series. Hard to keep up with all the news but he looks great.
Amy's speech. She thanked Jake. She wants to work with Jake again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lWR4bMLp6M
Can't find full video of Jake's presentation. Just a few clips.
https://twitter.com/jbbgyllenhaal/status/929389437334761472
https://twitter.com/Korita05/status/929219658766368768
Articles:
https://twitter.com/Korita05/status/929219658766368768
http://variety.com/2017/scene/news/amy-adams-american-cinematheque-awards-tom-hanks-1202612627/
http://deadline.com/2017/11/amy-adams-american-cinematheque-award-1202205734/
https://twitter.com/LAeditor/status/929218396054462465
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“She’s generous, she’s warm, she is full of grace. In short, tonight we honor a unicorn”—#JakeGyllenhaal on #AmyAdams @SidGrauman
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Jake Gyllenhaal calls Amy Adams’ work, “a mind-bending study on versatility. She’s a vessel for truth. She’s a wonderful person- full of grace. Tonight, we honor a unicorn. A virtuoso talent with serious chops.” 🦄 #ACaward2017 – at The Beverly Hilton
I would love for them to work together again (Amy and Jake) but looking at both their IMDB 'In Development' or "Announced" movies bit not sure for which movie.
IMDb only has announced projects. There are tons of movies behind the scenes that we don't know about. For example, Jake said he tried to work with Amy before NA several times. But the only movie we heard was PSH's movie.
Ooh I would love if they could do that movie again as intended. Ezekiel Moss or something like that wasn't it? Could dedicated it to PSH.
Thanks for the updates :) he sure is a busy man! Another conversation on the 19th in NYC and then not sure what's after that. 4 weeks until the Golden Globe nominations. I'm really hoping (and I know we say this every year) that something comes his way - he seems to be hustling more than the past.
Slightly off topic: Jake's bff Chris Fischer is rumored to be dating Amy Schumer!
Hy, it´s been a long time since my last comment here, but I have been lurking around, I really wished I had more free time to keep up with you. All of you are so damn good at giving the latest on Jake that by the time I have finished to read and see all the wonders that you post my free time is up :)
After seeing almost every interview, talk show appearance, festivals, awards, etc ,I was truly excited to see Stronger and I finally did, and it was all that I expected and more. The movie was especial to me because I relate to some of the things Jeff went trough and Jake performance was amazing, I´ve watch first hand how people with amputated limbs react to the first impact and the physical pain they feel and Jake portrayed that to perfection and deserves every recognition. I will try to stay more active and less of a lurker.
Paula!!! How nice to see you! I hope you and your family are doing well. I can imagine how busy you must be but I am so glad to know you're still with us as often as you can stop by. I hope you are taking good care of yourself. yes, Jake's performance in this movie IMO was on a whole other level. I thought he was fantastic so many times before, but I have never seen him literally become the character so much so that you never thought that was Jake on the screen. I really felt we were seeing the truth of Jeff's experience. I am happy to see him getting the praise he deserves finally. : )
I am still laughing, these photos are brilliant! (Variety studio, Nov. 11th)
Jake, beaten by Jenelle
Hi Paula! Nice to read you ;-)
Jake is indeed busy - he attended a Gala Dinner at the Global Financial Leadership Conference in Florida yesterday
Jake in Florida
Wonder if Jeff Bauman is still in Florida
Bobbyanna and Diana thank you. When I was watching stronger with two co-workers we were amazed by the little subtle things Jake brought to this performance that look exactly like Jeff would move, the way he moved from the wheelchair to the bed moving the upper part of the legs exactly the same way an amputate would, the way he stand up for the first time moving his torso to the front, little things that required a lot of study to look real, what a magnificent work, he deserves all the recognition. On other note he seemed really happy in the interviewees, like he found himself and who he is, there's a different glow and a serenity.
But UV you are right that shirt is horrible, there is no excuse, maybe he was tired, maybe he was sleep deprive and wasn't seeing right but still is unforgivable.
Paula! How great to see you. It's interesting to hear your reaction to the movie, given your own experiences with similar situations. Like Bobbyanna and so many others, I had the feeling that Jake and the movie were doing service to those experiences, but it's good to hear it confirmed.
>>On other note he seemed really happy in the interviewees, like he found himself and who he is, there's a different glow and a serenity.<<
Many people have remarked on this. Definitely something different about this project and about Jake in general. But there's no excuse for the shirt :)
Diana, the Connect 4 photos are funny.
The Florida event came out of nowhere. Jake is certainly mixing it up these days.
From someone who worked the Donnie Darko event:
Love him! Please tell me he is as nice as he seems :)
He was a total class act everyone loved him you could tell he genuinely had a great time speaking during the Q and a
More of those "good celebrity" stories:
Jake Gyllenhaal winked at me at the women's march when I recognized him and it made me feel like we were gonna get through these next 4 years somehow
Oh and when I met Jake Gyllenhaal after an off broadway show he was in he accidentally signed over someone else’s signature on my playbook and freaked out and was so adorably apologetic and signed again
Patty O'Neil (Aunt Jen in Stronger)
On Stronger set I was so sick & Jake Gyllenhaal would help with sage & teas on set, comedian Lenny Clarke knew I was a newbie & took the time to show me the ropes, Dwayne Johnson & his family let out the greatest cheer after the Trump Tower tightrope scene..still my favorite!
At the Brokeback Mountain premiere I got very overwhelmed bc Jake Gyllenhaal didn't get a chance to come over to the fans before going inside. My friend told his publicist & when he was leaving he came over to just me & took a pic & we talked.
I walked Jake Gyllenhaal's dog for a few weeks for money, and one time he answered his door instead of his assistant, and he still introduced himself like I didn't know who he was.
At my old job I got to deal with a bunch of nice famous people and among the best were Jake Gyllenhaal, Whoopi Goldberg, Andy Cohen, Conor McGregor, Sienna Miller, Douglas Hodge, Naveen Andrews, Victor Garber, Jimmi Simpson, Ben Barnes and Zach Woods./Sold Jake Gyllenhaal a bunch of cookies and candy as tech rehearsal snacks for his Sunday in the Park with George cast and crew. He hung around and chatted with me about theatre for a while and was super nice.
A friend and I asked Jake Gyllenhaal for acting advice and he said "to quote Drake: stay humble" walked away, turned around/came back and said "you know what, no, fuck humble. Stay aware."
jake gyllenhal came into my cafe, said please and thank you, and cleared his own table (even wiped it down with a napkin!) and put his plate in the wash bin.
Thank you Jake Gyllenhaal. I saw him last week he said nice to see you again.
Met #RachelMcAdams and #JakeGyllenhaal in Indiana, PA. They were just walking down the street. They we're so absolutely nice and humble. Then the next night, #RachelMcAdams walked into our favorite bar, and my friends met her and her friends. So amicable! #celebrity #positivity
Other things:
Last night we celebrated Amy Adams work. Jake Gyllenhaal gave the best speech. #JakeGyllenhaal
Jamie Lee Curtis plugs the Sunday cast album:
My friend, son of my friends and apparently, godson was spectacular in Sunday In The Park With George. Now ALL can hear, any buy, this talented cast perform this gem.
LOL at the godson part.
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The @HomesForOurTrps Veterans Day Auction raised more than $87,973 for severely injured Veterans! Thank you so much!! ...
Thank you to @OITNB @Brooklyn99FOX @GameOfThrones James Marsden, Paul Rudd, David Urban, @JoeLoTruglio Beth Dover @TheView @JuddApatow @TigerWoods @hwinkler4real Jack Black @TomCruise George Clooney @mcuban Jake Gyllenhaal @cher and my partner in this @RedHourBen !
Jake with Jacob Tremblay
About the Florida event:
Naples resident and LPGA Tour player Mo Martin wasn't feeling well Wednesday.
"I have a stomach ache from laughing at Jamie Foxx," Martin said with a chuckle after playing in the CME Group Tour Championship's pro-am at Tiburón Golf Club at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.
Martin wasn't watching Foxx in a movie. The actor/comedian was one of three celebrities -- actors Halle Berry and Jake Gyllenhaal were the others -- at the CME Group's Global Financial Leadership Conference's gala at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort on Tuesday night.
Golf Channel personality and analyst David Feherty served as the moderator.
"I thought the whole panel of actors added a lot," Martin said. "Jake was just super-sensitive, had a lot of intelligent things to add. So did Halle. She's stunning. Everybody was staring at her. She brought up some sensitive subjects.
"... Then Jamie just stole the show. He made people laugh, but he made some great points as well. Then he played the piano."
Back in LA last night for another event! Wow Jake! He's getting hard to keep up with.
I guess it looks like Jake is seriously campaigning for Stronger this awards season. I've never seen so much of him and he seems enthusiastic for this movie more than any other I can recall. But maybe there is also something else going on. I read yesterday, that Ben Affleck is not making anymore Batman movies, and they are actively looking for a replacement. Yes, I know. But Jake's name was prominently mentioned along with several others. It will be interesting to see how all that plays out. Ben certainly wasn't "iconic" in the role.
You might be on to something bobbyanna.
I also think maybe Jake is working so hard to get these nominations for Jeff, in some way. I think he wants more people to know about him and his story.
I agree, Anon 11:39. I think Jeff plays a big role in Jake's decision to be more active and really go for it. I wonder if Jeff was still in Florida when Jake made his appearance at that conference. If so, maybe Jake had a chance to spend some time with him.
"I've never seen so much of him and he seems enthusiastic for this movie more than any other I can recall."
'Stronger' is produced by Jake's company.
Anon at 4:36 Everybody here knows his company produced it. Everybody here closely watches his career. They are just comparing it to previous years where he didn't campaign as much.
LOL, Anon 5:25. That's a little testy, but I have to admit, I had the same reaction!
That Batman news is everywhere. I am ambivalent about Jake's doing a superhero role. The appearances and promotion would be fun, but the pressure is so intense and the fanboys are just merciless. Mostly, though, it would require a huge time commitment, and I don't like the idea of Jake's not being able to do other, better movies and plays.
But it's nice to hear that Jake is someone's first choice!
Jake as Batman?
Some tweets:
13 hours ago
Jake Gyllenhaal is on my NYC flight!! that is all
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EXCLUSIVE: MICHELLE WILLIAMS is in talks to play the female lead alongside Benedict Cumberbatch & Jake Gyllenhaal in the next movie from CALL ME BY YOUR NAME director Luca Guadagnino.
Here's the article:
our-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams is in talks to play the female lead alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Benedict Cumberbatch in Luca Guadagnino’s Let It Fall Back, a project formerly known as Rio, the Tracking Board has learned.
Studiocanal is financing and producing the Steven Knight-scripted film, which follows a financial reporter (Gyllenhaal) who travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit a wealthy friend (Cumberbatch), only to get sucked into a plot to fake his friend’s death.
Details of Williams’ role are being kept under wraps, and while the actress’ deal hasn’t closed yet, Let It Fall Back is expected to serve as a reunion between her and Gyllenhaal, who co-starred in Brokeback Mountain together. She has yet to work with Cumberbatch, however.
Gyllenhaal and Cumberbatch will each produce via their respective banners, Nine Stories Productions and Sunny March, while Adam Ackland and Riva Marker will also produce.
Studiocanal began presenting the project to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and production is slated to start next year, once Williams wraps Sony’s Venom, which pairs the actress with Tom Hardy.
Sorry I was a little testy.
I am still wondering about the marketing they have for Stronger. When I read about the theatrical release in the US, that it was only few theaters and that some took the movie out after, like, two weeks I was immediately thinking that the focus might not be on theaters but more on blu-ray/DVD. I remember someone mentioning that this kind of movie feels like watching it at home on your tv rather than in the theater.
Could it be that the theatrical release is only a kind of introduction and to enable the movie to compete at the Oscars? As far as I have understood you need a theatrical release to be eligible?
When it comes to Jake campaigning I don´t really care about why HE does it. To be honest I immediately thought that it had to do with Stronger and maybe campaigning for awards-season when he announced that he´d take fall off (in terms of filming). I am happy he´s still travelling around doing screenings, Q&As, interviews etc. because I really love the movie and I´d like to see as many people as possible to watch it.
I would love to see Jake and Michelle work again, besides Rio and Jake are two of my favorite things:).
I love that Jake is everywhere, for whatever reason, for me the more Jake the better,lol
"I love that Jake is everywhere, for whatever reason, for me the more Jake the better,lol"
Erm..... yes. Pretty much yes.
On this whole Batman-thing....
Jake at Howard Stern
Personally, I hope he won´t do it. It´s just.... naaah. I can´t see him in that role. Or in any superhero-role. I am pretty much with Jake when he said that he sort of played a superhero with Jeff. I love to watch all of those superhero movies, they´re good fun but it´s a kind of genre I just can´t see Jake in.
On a different note, could you imagine him doing a tv-series? Maybe a mini-series like Maggie did? That would be interesting... just think of all the research and preparation he´d have to do to have enough material to portray the character! I might be making fun of that right now, but only a little bit. I think it could be something Jake would like to try, seriously. Depending on the team and the story...
I saw where Hugh Jackman and Armie Hammer were also being mentioned as possible Batmans. But Jake is getting the most buzz.
Isn't Jake supposed to work with Dan Gilroy and Denis Villenueve again soon besides this Rio movie?
"On a different note, could you imagine him doing a tv-series? Maybe a mini-series like Maggie did?"
I'm still hoping there will be a Detective Loki miniseries one day - ever since I saw 'Prisoners'. I'm serious. There was so much (hidden) backstory for that character, more than the casual viewer would have guessed. I mean, they could zoom in on Loki's troubled past, for instance. Jake is still young enough to play a younger David Loki.
That would be far more interesting than seeing him as Batman :( I agree with Diana: I just don't see Jake in something like that.
Yes, Jake is very passionate about this role and I love seeing him out and about promoting it. It's a incredible performance and story.
I wouldn't mind seeing Jake as Batman, maybe he could bring something different to the role, Ben Affleck was awful!
"Isn't Jake supposed to work with Dan Gilroy and Denis Villenueve again soon..."
Yes. I can't wait for those new collaborations. Denis and Dan both brought out the best in Jake.
Matt Reeves is a good director so this can become a good movie. if it's for jake to make a blockbuster, I hope it's a good one. keeping in mind that he signed for another video game movie, which shows that he wants a hit movie. He deserves to have his franchise.
I kind of agree, Monica. One thing I'm glad of. Jake has made his mark as an outstanding actor, often described as "the best of his generation." He proved himself on Broadway & off-Broadway in four diverse performances, and he's even gotten raves for his singing ability. He's gotten critical acclaim for his acting in movies like Nightcrawler, Prisoners, End of Watch, and Stronger just to name a few. So he has finally established his credentials.
If he were to do a franchise now, after he has proven himself it will be a lot better than if he had done it earlier in his career. And yes, Chica, he can definitely bring something different to the role.
I remember when it was announced that Christian Bale would play Batman. My first reaction was "No!Please don't do it!" I'm a Christian Bale fan ever since Empire of the Sun, when he held his own opposite John Malcovich as a 12 yr old. I was wrong. I loved his Batman. I agree Affleck phoned it in. IMO to him it was a paycheck.
But Batman is iconic. Of all the superheros out here in the comic book world. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman were always my favorites. After that, the rest sort of all blur together. So if he is going to look at doinga superhero, I'm glad it's The Batman.
playing Batman was one of the best decisions of bale's career.
this would be a combination of talent + box office = he would become the first choice of studios and producers like what happened with DiCaprio after Titanic.
"this would be a combination of talent + box office = he would become the first choice of studios and producers like what happened with DiCaprio after Titanic."
unless the movie flops and it hurts his career again like PoP. Batman doesn't = a good film or box office, just ask George Clooney or Ben Affleck.
Maybe you're right, Anon 2:08. But the insurance for Jake this time is that he has a whole of of credibility as an actor. I dare say more than Ben Affleck or Clooney. I'm sure he'll insist on creative input. That seems to be characteristic of his recent roles. I think the directors' willingness to collaborate with Jake has made a big difference. And Jake's vision of the character and the director's vision have to be in sync. He's a lot more sure of himself than he was in PoP days.
Batman doesn't = a good film or box office, just ask George Clooney or Ben Affleck.
Michael Keaton and Bale disagree. When Batman is a good movie, he does big box office.
The problem here is that Batman was in the wrong hands: Zack Snyder. Matt Reeves is a better director.
And Jake's vision of the character and the director's vision have to be in sync. He's a lot more sure of himself than he was in PoP days.
This!
I'm still skeptical. Everyone had confidence in David Ayer for SS and that was awful. I think the problems DC has right now is more than just the actor and director. I don't want Jake to board the sinking ship. He's too good for what they've been putting out.
On please, Amy Adams is in a DC francise, Superman, and it didn't harm her career at all. It helped her career tremendously because now she has BO success on top of critical success.
Suicide Squad was a loser project from the get go and still made money and proved beneficial to Smith, Leto and especially Margot Robbie, who is getting her own franchise from that "awful" movie. Leto, with all the backlash for a terrible performance, is getting standalone Joker movies.
Batman is one of the 2 most famous superheroes of all times, the top tier superhero. And Matt Reeves is ten times better than David Ayer. He's directed the reboot franchise of Planet of the Apes, the best and most raved genre movies of recent years. Superhero movies make money and bring starpower to the lead actors. An actor like Jake will certainly use the starpower to make quality indie movies that will find a wider audience, for once. Prestige directors will cast him in their high concept films.
Amy Adams is in a supporting role and the talk around the standalone Joker movies is they'd bring in a new actor for them, not Leto. He even said he was confused about those movies because they didn't involve him
If Jake is Batman and the movies are the same level as the keaton and bale movies then great. I'm just saying I have my doubts right now with the recent dc films
Even if Jke does get this, he will probably not start working on it right away and it won't come out for a while, so I'm guessing we're two years away from Jake as Batman. If then
Absolutely. IF he does "Batman" it will be in 2019. Until then he's doing at least two of his planned projects in 2018, the Gilroy movie and the Guadagnino one. Plus the releases of Wildlife and The Sisters Brothers.
I thought he alo had a project in development with Denis Villeneuve?
It is said that Jake and Denis will reunite for "The Son" adapted from Jo Nesbo's crime novel. I´ve read that for the first time in mid 2016, and it´s been repeated again and again since then, but I haven´t heard anything new on that. It´s not on IMDb, either.
I loved Christain Bale in the Batman trilogy. I hope in case Jake should really do this that it´s not just a "clever career move", right now it feels a bit like that to me. I have no doubt that Jake would give his all (like always).
It´s not on IMDb, either.
"The Son" is listed on both Jake's and Villeneuve's IMDB pages under Projects In Development.
Jake's projects in development
Villeneuve's projects in development
It depends on their other movies. Jake is super busy and so was Denis preparing Dune. But a huge project like Dune may be struggling now, considering Alcon lost 80 million (acc. to Hollywood Reporter) because of Blade Runner tanking. I don't see investors throwing big money at Denis right now. He may reconsider his priorities and make The Son before Dune. After a huge financial failure, making a small indie seems the better option. Small budget, small risk, bigger chances for both a good and successful movie. It's what Ang Lee did after his Hulk tanking, he made a small movie called BBM. The rest is history. Denis should take a leaf out of Ang's book.
"Absolutely. IF he does "Batman" it will be in 2019"
he'd need the time to safely bulk up again
I went to the 92nd Street Y event tonight. Jake looked fantastic and was very funny and entertaining. He voice seemed to crack at times, and at the end, the moderator (Annette Insdorf) revealed that Jake has a cold, which explained the vocal issues. But he was very enthusiastic and thoughtful. When Insdorf said that because of the cold, she had promised Jake to keep it to one hour, he said he didn't mind answering more questions.
Insdorf, who is a film historian and has worked with Naomi Foner, seemed like a real Jake fangirl. But not enough of a fan or historian to know how to pronounce his name (she kept saying "hal" instead of "haal") or to ask good questions. She was kind of infuriating and ruined the night for a couple of my friends. There was a lot about her own thoughts, feelings and experiences and not enough about Jake's. She often failed to follow up. Two glaring examples:
She described being at the Leonard Bernstein tribute where Jake sang "Maria." She mentioned that she had heard rumors that Martin Scorsese doing a Bernstein biopic and that she thought Jake would be perfect. She hasn't heard anything since then and asked Jake if he knew anything about it. Jake somewhat hesitantly said, "Yes, we are working on that." And then she didn't ask him if "we" meant with Scorsese or Jake's own company. Or any other details. I wanted to scream!
There's news scoop in there somewhere.
She also asked Jake about BBM and whether they knew what it would become when they were making it. Jake responded simply, "No." Then she waxed at length about what it meant but didn't direct anything else to him and just moved on. Grr!
I appreciated how much she seemed to love Jake, but she was terrible. He did not seem to mind and gave her a big hug at the end.
I hope it was taped, because there were a lot of nice, funny moments. Also many repeat stories for those of us who've watched many of the Q&As. But some new bits, too. I'll try to provide more details tomorrow.
The film was well received, with lots of laughs, gasps and sniffles and applause at the end. It was great to see it again on the big screen and with a crowd.
Thank you for correcting me, Anaon at 5:50 PM. I haven´t seen that.
Jake seems to win more and more fans who haven´t really paid much attention to his work before. I´ve read quite some postings on instagram and twitter since Stronger came out where people point out that they´re really impressed with his portrayal of Jeff.
Jake at sagaftra
Wow, UV! It's great that you got a chance to be there!
Couple of things I've been thinking about. First, the chatter all over social media about this Batman thing, is still pretty intense. It's not fading. It's just my opinion, but I don't see Jake's people trying to kill the rumors, and I don't see the Director or the Producers or the DC universe people trying to kill it. That says a lot. And if the main angle these rumors seem to be promoting is that "the director wants Gyllenhaal," then if it's eventually given to someone else, or even if Ben Affleck comes out in favor of staying as Batman, then things could get very awkward. I don't think Jake's management would put him in that position. Especially right now if it appears he is campaigning for Stronger. So my guess is that this is probably going to happen. In fact I'll be surprised if it doesn't at this point.
Sorry, that Anon at 8:33 is me, bobbyanna
Oh, I haven´t seen your posting, UV! Great that you could be there. Again I feel like I´m living in the wrong part of the world *lol*. Did you see anyone filming the event? And I don´t mean someone with a cellphone...
I agree with you on the whole Batman thing, bobbyanna. No comment, no denial, nothing. The longer it takes, the more convinced I am that it´s going to happen, or at least that there are serious negotiations. I posted before that I can´t see Jake playing Batman. But then again - I love a good challenge and that´s once again a role different to many he´s taken on. We´ll see...
i don't think no denial=confirmation that it's happening.
looking back it took a week for jake to deny his involvement with suicide squad. this news of batman just came out thursday.
and let's not forget it's oscar season. jake's name being in the news and associated with a franchise (even a bad one) is good pr for an awards campaign.
clarifying my above comment, the current dc batman franchise is what's bad, look at JL box office, not all batman movies are bad.
jake's name being in the news and associated with a franchise (even a bad one) is good pr for an awards campaign.
yep, but it's not good for warner to have this kind of news in the week of Justice League release.
For now, Ben is Batman, yet there is nothing official about him not returning to the role.
And yet Warner Bros allows the rumour about Jake as Batman to run and intensify. What more proof that they want to cast him? Make no mistake, if the studio wants a casting rumour squashed, it's being done in a matter of hours, not days.
When it comes to tentpoles franchises, studios control these rumours by leaking informations to generate interest and debates. Usually it's a list of several names. One can spot the real deal, the actor they're contemplating, when the "scoop" contains one name only. Such is the case with Jake.
Collider made a feeble atempt to debunk the scoop because they have a beef with the guy who released it. So they did some digging, confirmed the meeting between Jake and Matt Reeves, but claim the director also met with other actors. Ok, what other actors, give us the scoop if you have it. Silence. Crickets. I'm guessing there are no other names at the moment. There's only Jake and the studio itself wants his name circulating.
Well if someone leaked this, it's definitely embarrassing for Ben Affleck, and that won't benefit Jake. Plus if Jake doesn't get it, it'll be embarrassing. It's an uncomfortable position to be in.
There's nothing embarrassing for Jake. Being rumoured to play Batman is far from being uncomfortable - it's a sign of being in demand. Only a few actors are "wanted" for this iconic character. He either signs to do the project, or he doesn't. It happened before, to him and to other actors. It's the nature of movie business. The rumour having this kind of staying power only reinforces Jake's status.
There's nothing embarrassing for Affleck either, if he does indeed wants out of the franchise.
As for "it won't benefit Jake to embarrass Affleck" - not going to happen because Patrick Whitesell is both Jake's and Ben's agent. He's negotiating this deal for both of them ;-)
He's Bale's agent, too. And Hugh's. Wolverine, former Batman, current Batman, and possible future Batman.
Interrupting our "heated" program to post the link for 92nd Street Y "In Conversation" with Jake from last night. The event UV told us about. It's 57 minutes long. Enjoy!
Yay! Thanks, anon. Now I don't have to write up my notes, lol.
I agree about the embarrassment factor if Jake doesn't do it. It will probably be Jake's choice and will certainly be spun that way.
Oh please, tell us more about it, UV! It's one thing to watch the recording (for which we're thankful) and quite another being there in the auditorium. Could you tell us about the career reel that Jake is referencing at 4:50 min. mark?
Fangirling moment: he looks so good, and with this deeper voice, if it weren't for you mentioning he had a cold, I'd say he's rehearsing his Batman voice :-)
Another Google alert, new Jake interview: awards talk with GoldDerby blog
Keeping up with Jake nowadays requires marathon runner skills.
I am with Anon at 10:46 PM, UV! Sorry if that means you have to type a lot *lol*
It´s quite interesting to see all the discussions about Jake going for or not going for Batman. You can search for Jake or Batman on social media or google, right now it´s stuffed with all sorts of opinions, rumours and suggestions what Jake or the studio should or should not do and why etcetc.
"Jake's name being in the news and associated with a franchise ... is good pr for an awards campaign."
I fully agree with that. Batman is and always will be a huge thing, and no matter whether I want to see Jake go for it or not, I don´t think this whole project will affect him in a negative way. He´s got way too many good movies under his belt right now, and I´m sure his decision to take on the role or not will be met with respect.
I am really looking forward to watching the two new interviews. I´m happy they got taped and released! Poor Jake having a cold, I hope he´s going to fully recover until thanksgiving!
Had a really pleasant commute this morning on the Underground - got a seat (unheard of) and for 6 stops I saw big Stronger posters on the platforms.
Some critics think the Batman franchise is stale and DC is weaker because Justice League didn't do well. I think some of that concern is valid. If Jake does do it, I hope they will wait a decent interval to present him as the new Batman.
I think right now as far as the whole superhero genre goes, Wonder Woman is really popular, and Aquaman, and The Flash seem to be attracting a lot of interest and will possibly have a lot more chance for success. Black Panther is another one that will be very,very successful according to the tracking polls that try to measure interest before a movie is released.
I'm teary eyed now
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbv1BpWnR90/?tagged=jakegyllenhaal
I cannot imagine what it must feel like to hear how much of an effect your work has on someone, especially with this movie since it means so much to him.
Need a tissue, RS? I am surprised my workmate has still not asked me what´s wrong... oh hell, I´m so tired my eyes water, you know...
I saw this snippet of the interview (it was a little shorter) somewhere else this morning but didn´t know all of the background because I couldn´t hear the audience member very clearly. Just wow.
Some details on the Dan Gilroy movie:
Is that the clip of the marathoner? Jake was very moved by that story.
Director Dan Gilroy will reteam with his "Nightcrawler" star Jake Gyllenhaal in an upcoming Netflix movie coming out next Halloween.
It will be set in the contemporary art world of Los Angeles.
Gilroy says the movie will also have a large ensemble cast, similar to Robert Altman's "The Player."
Set to begin filming March 2 in LA.
LA Times snippet
‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’: How Jake Gyllenhaal Helped Prepare Denzel Washington for Title Role
HMM the Gilroy movie is shooting in LA. Jake and Amy said they want to work together again and apparently Amy is looking to shoot more movies in La. Don;t be surprised if Amy is cast in that especially as it's an ensemble movie. Amy as Renee's daughter?
I've always wanted Jake to do a movie with Denzel,so I loved that little tidbit.
I didn't watch the (2nd Street Y conversation. I kind of skimmed not but didn't see the part about Leonard Bernstein. Did anyone watch the whole thing - is it in there?
>>Oh please, tell us more about it, UV! It's one thing to watch the recording (for which we're thankful) and quite another being there in the auditorium. Could you tell us about the career reel that Jake is referencing at 4:50 min. mark? <<
Before introducing Jake, the moderator talked briefly about his career, highlighting City Slickers, Donnie Darko, Lovely and Amazing, The Good Girl, Proof, Jarhead, Brokeback Mountain, Zodiac, End of Watch, Prisoners, Nocturnal Animals and Stronger.
Then they showed two clips from City Slickers - lots of audience gasping and oohing at young Jake, a DD clip (the antiChrist scene), the clip from Lovely and Amazing when Jordan's mother comes out to the car, the rifle confrontation scene between Swofford and Fergus. Then the locker room scene from End of Watch (I'm in my chonies), the "I'm glad you shot him!: scene from Nocturnal Animals and then the last clip - I wish I knew hot to quit you.
I simply don´t have the time to find out when and where the whole talk might be put online, so this is all I´ve got:
LA Times roundtable
Ooooh, UV, Jake and Denzel in a movie? That would be great! Denzel is phenomenal. For now I am looking forward to seeing Benedict Cumberbatch and Jake working together.
I cannot remember that Leornard Bernstein was mentioned in the 92nd Street Y conversation. I have to watch it again... I will do that anyway, because I´ve watched it WHILST cooking dinner yesterday so I will surely have missed some bits!
It's hard to keep up with Jake related stuff lately. Not complaining - I hate it when it's a drought ;)
Sorry if this is a repost. I think it's new (from the 19th, SAG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFjnuLiyr_c
UV, thanks for answering in such detail the question about the reel. They referenced it often, and I so wish we could've seen it! Interesting and refreshing that she chose a clip from Lovely and Amazing but quite baffling the reason for not including a clip from Prisoners ("couldn't find a scene that's not disturbing" - how about the very last scene?).
The lady was lovely and surely a film expert, but maladroit as a moderator. Jake though was beautiful inside and outside. When he was listening to that guy's story and started crying... When the girl said he played a big part in her life and he turned red...
The Leonard Bernstein bit is missing from this recording, UV. But the moment when he started talking about doing musicals (and she didn't asked for specifics) is there.
The SAG conversation Real Sal posted above is maybe the best in this string of interviews. It's from the same day as the 92nd Street Y conversation, prior to it. Because he was addressing actors or because the questions were focused and sharp, Jake was on fire in spite of fighting the cold. The start is slow but the answers grow thoughtful, detailed, personal, sprinkled with spontaneous jokes.
I hope he gets some rest on Thanksgiving. A happy celebration, GBers!
Jake Gyllenhaal is cooking Thanksgiving dinner for his family
https://pagesix.com/2017/11/22/jake-gyllenhaal-is-cooking-thanksgiving-dinner-this-year/
“Hugh Jackman and “Spotlight” director Tom McCarthy hosted a special screening of Jake Gyllenhaal’s film “Stronger” in Soho on Tuesday night — and we hear Jake headed straight from the event to prepare to personally cook dinner for his family.
Spies said that Maggie Gyllenhaal and hubby Peter Sarsgaard were at the screening along with “O.J.: Made in America” filmmaker Ezra Edelman, “The Sopranos” creator David Chase and Joel Grey.
Jake plays inspiring Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman in the film, and Bauman was at the screening as well.
The actor and the film’s subject have become very close and are in touch daily. After the attack, Bauman, who lost his legs and helped authorities ID one of the terrorists behind the attack, is now speaking all over the world and studying engineering to learn to design prosthetics for other amputees, we hear.
Jake’s getting Oscar buzz for his portrayal. After the emotional film, he headed straight from the screening to upstate New York, where he’ll make Thanksgiving dinner for sister Maggie and Sarsgaard as well as his screenwriter mom, Naomi Foner, and other friends and family.
“Jake’s an amazing cook,” says a Hollywood pal.
Meanwhile, sources said that Jackman was headed to the Hamptons with wife Deborra-Lee Furness to celebrate the holiday.
He's not exactly resting, isn't he? Cooking Thanksgiving dinner for mom, sis, nieces, brother-in-law and Greta :-) Maybe after Thanksgiving he'll finally get some sleep.
It's so nice that the screening was hosted by Hugh Jackman (and the director of Spotlight). I can't remember the last time one of his celebrity friends did something like this...was it Gwyneth for End of Watch?
Joel Grey was in attendance - what a wonderful actor who shares with Jake and Hugh the passion for musical theatre.
Yup, that does not sound like a restful Thanksgiving! Thanks for the link, EFK.
It is very nice for Hugh to host a screening. And Tom McCarthy - wonder if he and Jake are cooking something up.
>>quite baffling the reason for not including a clip from Prisoners ("couldn't find a scene that's not disturbing" - how about the very last scene?). <<
There are quite a few scenes that could have been used. Just an example of the moderator's weirdness.
>>The lady was lovely and surely a film expert, but maladroit as a moderator. <<
That is a much kinder assessment than I gave :)
>>Jake though was beautiful inside and outside. When he was listening to that guy's story and started crying... When the girl said he played a big part in her life and he turned red...<<
I have to go back and watch that, because it was hard to hear her. She said she thought she was going to marry Jake when she was 10, then went on and on. And to save time and embarrassment, the moderator didn't repeat everything she said.
>>The Leonard Bernstein bit is missing from this recording, UV. But the moment when he started talking about doing musicals (and she didn't asked for specifics) is there.<<
This makes me think something is really happening, and Jake asked them to cut that part out. Very strange. (The moderator brought it up again later and Jake kiddingly admonished her not to keep mentioning it because someone else would steal the idea.)
Thanks for letting me know, anon!
And thanks for the SAG/AFTRA link Real Sal. I'm glad to hear it's a good convo. I got through a few minutes earlier.
Diana, that LA Times story is also on IHJ. I was happy because I've apparently used up my monthly quote of LA Times stories. I don't think I can add them to the Globe, NY Times, Washington Post, Guardian and New Yorker subscriptions!
Forgot to say that Jake really does seem open and engaged in these Q&As. Not sure if everyone has watched the Y video, but I love the part where he talks about the Moulin Rouge audition. We heard it in London, but this time he does more of a Heath impression. And then of Heath's turning down Baz, he says, "That's how much he loved me," with a cheeky smile. I don't think that's something Jake would have dared to say even five years ago.
Agreed, UV. He does seem much more comfortable these days.
A cute picture from 92Y chat.
https://www.facebook.com/MichaelPriestPhotography/photos/a.410738895658493.97676.124649867600732/1582485385150499/?type=3&theater
I think the interviews/conversations are getting more interesting now, that is in case the interviewer is doing a good job, of course. Naturally, Jake is answering the same questions again and again, but I feel like he´s going deeper in his answers and there are always some bits coming out that I haven´t heard before from him.
I also have to agree with you, UV, he seems to be pretty relaxed and comfortable. Thinking about older interviews I feel like there was always some kind of restlessness about him, as if he was on a constant search or chasing something. To me, he seems to have found some of that now, this inner peace, knowing who you are and what you stand for and what and who is important to you, knowing your priorities. It takes time to feel comfortable with yourself, knowing yourself, being honest to yourself and accepting your strengths and weaknesses. Once you´re there you step out with a different kind of confidence, and that is perceptible.
Sorry, I´m babbling....
(Another) new video. Haven't watched it yet but I've enjoyed past DP/30 interviews, so hopefully it delivers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdo1WfNJsAk
Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving...and remember,
in the words of those famous philosophers, Bill & Ted:
"Be excellent to one another!"
Happy thanksgiving
There is nothing more valuable than to take the time to spend it with people you love, because our time is limited.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Thanks so much for all the links, I'm exhausted keeping up! Love the 92Y interview, and yes he seems really relaxed and at ease.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Hope all the Americanos had a happy Thanksgiving. And everyone else, a happy Thursday!
The DP/30 interview is a good one. I didn't think we would get one, so it was a nice surprise. I wish Poland had pushed Jake on PoP and asked about the controversy. But I was happy to hear Jake say he loved making it, because I've always believed he did, despite the way things ended up.
Interview with Donald Mowat, the make-up artist for Stronger, as well as Prisoners, Nocturnal Animals and Nightcrawler. The Stronger discussion starts at about 11 minutes, 20 seconds.
Jake on his Thanksgiving plans.
Thank you for posting the link to the Donald Mowat interview, UV. I am looking for interviews with people who worked with Jake right now, it´s interesting to hear about their process because in the end making a movie is a team effort.
I have been in the kitchen most of the day, making the first batch of cookies! I would love to watch a movie right now but I fear I might fall asleep whilst watching it.
I have found a DP/30 interview with Denis on Prisoners, I am going to watch that tomorrow.
You can tell it´s close to the release date of Stronger at cinemas in the UK:
Film an TV Now
Entertainment Focus
I am really curious to see how Stronger will be doing in the UK.
OT: Just wanted to say, Awww! Congrats to Prince Harry and Meaghan!!!
Art News: The New York Post’s “Page Six” reported today that the actor Jake Gyllenhaal is busy doing some preparatory work for a currently untitled Netflix movie that takes a look at the art scene in Los Angeles. The actor is slated to play an art critic.
An unnamed source told the Post that the film, currently in pre-production, is a “revealing look at the art market in L.A. that involves billionaire collectors, gallerists, auctions, and sales.”
Hope those who celebrated had a great Thanksgiving and those who didn't had a great weekend. :)
Jake and Margo Robbie on the cover of Variety. I think their interview should be coming out today.
Saw "Call Me By Your Name" this weekend and it's an incredible movie. Very worth seeing and is already getting buzz and awards like last night at the Gotham Awards. I am so glad Jake is working with Luca Guadagnino next. He made a gorgeous and heartfelt film. I think Jake will be in good hands.
A very obnoxious article from the Guardian yesterday said Jake is desperate for an Oscar. Ugh, such bs! The comments underneath though did call the author out and defended Jake.
And Bobbyanna I'm happy for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle too!
Just to clarify I meant Jake will work with Luca after working with Dan Gilroy. I believe that will be Luca's next movie after CMBYN.
I think you're right, EFK. Definitely right about that obnoxious article. Lots of twitter sentiment on Jake's side, as well:
Kristopher Tabley Verified account @kristapley
Bullshit. Would you rather he did a "Prince of Persia" sequel? Do you think anyone makes "Nightcrawler" thinking "OSCARS!" Come on.
Thanks for the link, Hagen. I like what we've heard so far about the movie.
Diana, I'm hoping Jake does some UK promotion. It's always fun, plus it would keep his name circulating as awards are chosen.
Sadly, it feels like today is the beginning of the 2017-2018 snubs for Jake: The Sunday cast album was not nominated for a Grammy.
"Sadly, it feels like today is the beginning of the 2017-2018 snubs for Jake: The Sunday cast album was not nominated for a Grammy."
I agree with you on this. I'm trying to remain optimistic about Oscars but I just have a feeling he'll miss it again. Hope I'm proven wrong. Nice to see people coming to his defense though over that bs article.
Variety: Margot Robbie Says She Signed on for Harley Quinn Role Because of ‘End of Watch’
Robbie also pointed out that they shared a connection in that both actors have worked with director David Ayer and told Gyllenhaal that “End of Watch,” which Ayer directed and Gyllenhaal starred in, is one of her favorite films.
“The reason I signed on for ‘Suicide Squad’ was because I love ‘End of Watch’ so much and I saw it about four times at the cinema,” she said.
I'm quite confident that SAG and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will acknowledge Jake's performance in "Stronger. It's hard to tell how the Oscar nominations will look like.
I think so, too, Hagen. But we know Oscar is the big prize.
Jake introducing Mudbound.
Little snippet:
We spotted #jakegyllenhaal in the elevator last night at the Jay-Z concert and it reminded me of this shoot a few months ago. Here he is sitting for @variety at @penumbratintypestudio cc @markmannphoto @thealexbadia
Jake on the subway yesterday
I'm still sad about the Grammys and anticipating more sad times ahead. I don't know how Jake deals with this stuff.
"I'm quite confident that SAG and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association will acknowledge Jake's performance in "Stronger. It's hard to tell how the Oscar nominations will look like."
My guess is he'll hit everything but the Oscars (like he did for Nightcrawler) BAFTA nominated him for NA last year, I can't imagine he'd miss there for Stronger.
Wow. Let's think positive thoughts. Jake has received nothing but praise for his work on Sunday in the Park and now, Stronger. Personally I think WME is more enthusiastic about his chances this year as far as awards season goes. He has a solid chance.
We know he has a chance, Bobbyanna :) But he has had a stronger, pardon the pun, chance in the past. It's hard to be optimistic.
I had a tiny hope for Jake at the National Board of Review, because they are one of the few to award him for Brokeback Mountain. But they gave it to under awarded Tom Hanks. I like Tom, but he looks hammy in the clips I've seen.
Snippet of Jake at the Mudbound event.
Full video of Jake and Margot Robbie. I have to say they look great together in their photos.
Thank you for all the links. I´ve come from comfortably calm and smoothly running into total chaos right now, and it won´t get better until Xmas, I am NOT amused!
Right now I have to agree with you, UV, it IS hard to be optimistic when it comes to awards this season. It´s a shame that Stronger didn´t do better at the box office which is a main factor to me not being optimistic with awards.
I´d be so happy for nominations. There are a lot of brilliant actors out there who have been nominated more than once and still not won an Oscar, for example.
Back to chaos....
Just found a new Variety article:
Jake Gyllenhaal: Getting ‘Stronger’ and Better as His Career Goes On
Jake Gyllenhaal: Getting ‘Stronger’ and Better as His Career Goes On
That's a fine antidote to the Guardian article.
Sundance is going to announce its program today - fingers crossed for "Wildlife".
Trying to watch Mudbound, but it is SO bleak.
Variety: "Wildlife" will take part in the US.Drama Competition at Sundance Film Festival.
Jake nominated for the Satellite Awards
http://www.pressacademy.com/2017-nominees
Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture
Gary Oldman Darkest Hour
Daniel Day-Lewis Phantom Thread
Jake Gyllenhaal Stronger
Robert Pattinson Good Time
Jeremy Renner Wind River
Harry Dean Stanton Lucky
James Franco Disaster Artist
There's a picture of Jake in "Wildlife" on Filmstage.
So the Jake news cycle isn't going to slow down anytime soon!
Brief clip of Jake at UNICEF's Snowflake Ball last night. He presented an award to Lucy Meyer, a UNICEF and Special Olympics spokesperson. From InStyle:
One individual who’s determined to do just that is Jake Gyllenhaal. The actor took the stage to express his gratitude to UNICEF for its “incredible” work, and delivered a heartfelt speech about what it really means to be a hero. “Events like this are important,” said Gyllenhaal. “Not just to raise money, but to remind ourselves that even with the relentless hell-scape that is the news these days, we still share the world with extraordinary humans. My friend Jeff Bauman is one of those people. Some of you may already be aware of his story and how he lost his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing, and I’ve had the honor of getting to know him over the past two years. I got to play him in a film [Stronger]. And while I wasn’t surprised by how inspiring his proximity would be, I was completely dumbstruck by what I learned in watching a hero up close."
Continued Gyllenhaal, "I think that we all have a fantasy that heroes just somehow appear on earth fully formed and without flaws. Miraculously equipped with the tools and the vision that are necessary to change the world. But knowing someone like Jeff and understanding his journey taught me that, in fact, it’s the opposite. Becoming a hero is an exercise in facing all of your fears and personal vulnerability head-on. It’s about choosing to overcome devastating loss and tragedy day by day. Heroism and triumph lies in the fact that against these odds, hope prevails. It’s that unlikely insistent hope in a world of violence and despair that sets heroes apart and inspires us all.”
After praising the work of UNICEF founder Helenka Pantaleoni, Gyllenhaal went on to present Special Olympics spokesperson Lucy Meyer with the Helenka Pantaleoni Humanitarian Award (the second of the night’s honors, after basketball star Dikembe Mutombo presented L’Oréal Luxe USA Group President Carol J. Hamilton with the Spirit of Compassion Award earlier in the evening). “I can think of no one more deserving of this award than the inimitable Lucy Meyer,” said Gyllenhaal.
“At just 18 years old, Lucy has won five gold medals for swimming at the Special Olympics," he continued. "She has served as the UNICEF Global Messenger at the Special Olympics World Games, and is the official spokesperson of the Special Olympics UNICEF USA partnership. She raised critical awareness and funding for programs worldwide and has traveled to Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Paraguay, and Jamaica, spreading her gospel of strength, kindness, and humanity everywhere she goes. She has addressed dignitaries at the U.N., and just this year spoke at a state briefing. And Lucy once rallied senators and politicians to support the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. And when she’s not showing well-seasoned humanitarians how it’s done, you can find her scoring goals, swimming laps, and surfing the coast. Now, remember, she’s just 18. What are you doing?”
After rattling off Meyer’s impressive list of accomplishments—and undoubtedly causing the audience to question their own productivity, charitable and otherwise—Gyllenhaal and UNICEF USA CEO & President Caryl M. Stern presented her with the award. “Thank you very much,” said Meyer. “It’s an honor to receive this award and so exciting to have it presented by Jake. He is so cool.” We couldn’t agree more.
this just made me laugh:
Jake photobomb
Back in LA, again. More promo? He must be exhausted.
That "salad" picture is too funny. Someone also apparently saw Jake in traffic this morning.
I finally watched the Margot Robbie/Jake conversation. It was really good. They were great together. They have apparently known each other for several years. Natural chemistry. And they look great together. Would be fun to see them costar in a film.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/janelevere/2017/11/30/jake-gyllenhaal-discusses-stronger-plans-to-direct-make-leonard-bernstein-biopic-with-scorsese/#2eaca60d3b95
Hope this Scorsese thing is true!
A Bernstein biopcic directed by Scorsese would be really exciting. I suppose Jake wouldn't talk about it if it were very uncertain that the film will be made.
So my scoop has been confirmed by someone else. I'm happy to know I wasn't just hearing things. It's still odd that they cut that part out of the Q&A video.
Jake is apparently back in the air:
When your mom sees Jake Gyllenhaal at the airport...
Friends this is not a drill, Jake Gylenhaal is on my flight and I need to meet him to tell him I loved his work in Love and other drugs
I thought the next Scorsese movie would be with DiCaprio, the one about Roosevelt.
W Magazine
"When I just coughed, did it sound like the world was exploding?" Jake Gyllenhaal gives ASMR a try.
Ooooh my god! I love doing that with bubble wrap! I used to drive my parents crazy and it´s a childish joy even now! *lol*
A Bernstein biopcic directed by Scorsese would be really exciting.
I agree, I would love to see the result of this collaboration.
And he's back in LA!
At a dance studio
Argh, sorry, the link isn't working
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcVPO_RHR-7/?tagged=jakegyllenhaal
Somehow I feel like he spent more hours in the air than on planet earth over the past few weeks!
Jake dancing?? Really? I wonder what the reason behind this is....
sky news interview, UK
Jake Gyllenhaal on 'proudest' moment 'Stronger' and his ambitious producing plans
I didn't get that he was dancing. I got that he was watching. Maybe he is planning to audition some people who have those skills? He has his hand in so many things lately you just never know. He might be getting ready to shoot a video. He may be going there for a work out. They offer work out classes too. I wish some of the instagram comments were so mysterious. It's frustrating. I saw a choreographer's comments that "he wasn't a dancer...yet" I, too would love to know what brings him to this dance studio.
Love the bubble wrap sounds. And the camera clicking.
Monica, I think the Bernstein project is still in development. And I'm not even sure it's with Scorsese.
Real Sal, thanks for trying to link! You just had the http" repeated :) I remember that dancer/IGer mentioned posted about Jake inviting him to a Stronger screening in September. No idea what the connection is.
With Stronger available for digital download and opening in the UK, we're getting interviews (thanks, Diana!) and some more tweets:
Gyllenhaal’s shattering performance flies from relaxed humour to unbearable fury, creating a permanent ambiguity with his character – is he a hero or not?
Jake Gyllenhaal gives the performance of the year in David Gordon Green's profoundly moving Stronger.
This made me LOL:
The people on the radio are pronouncing Jake "Gyllenhaal" as GILL-enhall and I want to drive into a guard rail.
PR power player Mara Buxbaum fêted at 50th birthday bash in LA:
Hollywood stars and execs toasted PR power player Mara Buxbaum at a private 50th birthday bash over the weekend in LA, Page Six spies said.
Making toasts were Sean Penn, Casey Affleck and Jake Gyllenhaal as well as Buxbaum’s powerhouse attorney husband, Mathew Rosengart.
From the NY Times The Best Theater of 2017:
‘SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE’ Sarna Lapine’s revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s 1980s classic about the painter George Seurat and his 20th-century descendant, starring a magnificent Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford, registered as the ultimate affirmation of the power of art to distill, shape and transcend life’s daily anarchy. George’s invocation of “design, composition, balance, light and harmony” felt like the perfect summing up of why art matters more than ever in times of tumult.
LOL thanks UV (I really should reread what I post!).
I've been avoiding all the predictions hoopla but was bored this evening and got sucked in and I'm annoyed with myself. I have a feeling that James Franco will get Jake's nom, just like Bradley Cooper did a couple years ago.
I hope he does some more press here in the UK. None of my friends or colleagues have heard of Stronger :( I'm going to try get a friend to go with me next week to watch it again.
I liked the randomness of that bubble wrap video.
Screendaily: [Jake] is referring to Villeneuve, now an A-list director after Arrival, Sicario and Blade Runner 2049. Gyllenhaal worked with him on Prisoners and Enemy (both 2013) and the duo will reunite with The Son, a Nine Stories project based on the book by Jo Nesbo. Gyllenhaal says they are in the middle of the script and are “moving quickly”. “I understand what high demand Denis is in, but I also understand my relationship with him,” he says. “We worked together before all of Hollywood was obsessed with him, so I think he is loyal in that way.”
Other titles Gyllenhaal is starring in and producing are Paul Dano’s directing debut Wildlife; Stephen Gaghan’s videogame adaptation The Division; The Anarchists Vs ISIS directed by Daniel Espinosa; and Rio, from Call Me By Your Name’s Guadagnino and co-starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
Love all Jake-news happening lol. He continues to be super busy.
Love the W Magazine video! Nothing more fun than popping bubble wrap. LOL
Have to admit I am anxious about awards season.
So far the main players on a lot of Oscar watch lists seem to be Gary Oldman, Daniel Day-Lewis, Timothee Chalamet, James Franco and Jake.
Another tweet praising Stronger is from Jordan Horowitz, the producer of La La Land who stopped the show to say Moonlight had actually won best picture.
"Jordan HorowitzVerified account @jehorowitz
Not sure why people are sleeping on STRONGER. It’s great."
I should add that the "show" I mentioned in my last post was the Oscars lol.
Forgot to mention that with some movies still not out yet like the Tom Hanks and Hugh Jackman ones I am worried about Jake making it into the final five. So far fingers crossed...
Nice tweet, EFK. I love it. I hope Jake makes the show :)
I am also trying not to get sucked in and not succeeding. I especially need to avoid Awards Watch, but I love getting all the other news. But it is toxic for Jake fans.
"I've been avoiding all the predictions hoopla but was bored this evening and got sucked in and I'm annoyed with myself. I have a feeling that James Franco will get Jake's nom, just like Bradley Cooper did a couple years ago. "
I'm thinking this too. Franco is already getting attention from critics groups that Jake hasn't gotten yet.
I have noticed a lot of times there will be hype for a movie and the lead actor right up until a movie opens, then it sort of fizzles. I have seen trailers for Gary Oldman's Winston Churchill and I am not impressed. I have no idea if James Franco and Hugh Jackman's movies will be any good. IMO the only two that are a lock are Tom Hanks and Daniel Day Lewis, and he gets nominated just for breathing.They ought to be doing an awards campaign for Stronger in the Best Picture category. I thought it was pretty flawless.
Campaigns are expensive, with the film not being box office success, everything focuses on a campaign for him to get an nomination. What appeared to be a weak year for actors is starting to become strong.
The film tells a lot, in recent years most of the actors have been nominated in films that were also in best film. This seems to be a strong year for that.
I think at the moment the locks are Gary Oldman and Timothee Chalamet.
Maybe Anon 11:25 and monica are both right, in which case the fifth spot is Jake's.At least that's how I'm going to look at it. :)
It's really hard not to get caught up in the speculation.
Jake has been nominated for a Critics' Choice Award. He's one out of seven nominees for "Best Actor".
the real test will be the sag nominations. they don't split drama and comedy like the golden globes and they only allow for 5 nominees. I think those are announced next week.
Can someone with a better memory help me out? As I recall, in recent years there was one occasion when someone was considered "a lock" for the Oscar after he was nominated, and was literally waiting for his name to be called...and it wasn't. I want to say it was Michael Keaton, but I'm not sure.
Yaay, Jake. Although I'm a little disappointed not to see Tatiana' name too.
I think you're right bobbyanna. Everyone expected Keaton to win. There's even a clip with him putting his speech back in his pocket after the winner was announced.
I was disappointed Tatiana didn't get in either though she did get in for her tv show.
So thrilled Jake's nominated for CCA's!!! Very good category.
I do agree with Anon 11:13 that the SAGs is key. Nervous about it...have everything crossed.
Jake needs to keep himself out there imo.
Monica, I am with you. So many pundits were saying that it was a weak category but I had a feeling with so many movies still to come out it would become very strong. Just praying Jake is in there. I also agree Gary and Timothee are a lock as well as Daniel Day Lewis.
SAG Award nominations are announced next Wednesday morning the 13th.
when someone was considered "a lock" for the Oscar after he was nominated, and was literally waiting for his name to be called...and it wasn't.
There are many, but always when the actor does something wrong or has a dark past. Russel Crowe assaulted a producer of Bafta which made him lose the Oscar for Denzel.
There are those who have been snubbed that everyone thought they would be nominated.
Jake by Nightcrawler. He was nominated for some critics awards, GG, SAG, and Bafta, but was snubbed at the Oscars. Bradley Cooper, who was not nominated for anything, was nominated.
Amy Adams is the latest to be nominated, but was snubbed at the Oscars.
Michael Keaton thought he was going to win, but the favorite was always Eddie with his Oscar bait role.
Viola Davis who was the favorite after winning the SAG, but Harvey managed to give the third Oscar to Meryl.
Unfortunately critics go with what they think the Oscar will reward than who they think it deserves. They said several times that jake was the best, but they kept rewarding Eddie.
Congrats to Jake!
It's nice to see Jake's name on a nominees list again. It's also fun to see all the UK Twitter praise for Jake. So many "deserves an Oscar" tweets. But it stings a bit, too, because I fear the inevitable.
Will never get over the Nightcrawler snub, made worse because Bradley Cooper got it for that overrated jingoistic crapfest.
New article in The Wrap
ITV interview video
Two short Sky News clips
Nice that Jake got to do some PR when he was in London for the BFI.
Cat with good taste
Something new
Something Different
Thank you for all the links and info.
I have just found a clip that Jake filmed for "Great Performers TimesVideo":
The Damned
There is a second video, "The 10 Great Performers of 2017 (And Why We Chose Them)" on the site.
So cool that Jake is in this years NY Times best actors. They do it every year. This years scary movie themed videos are trippy lol.
There was also a write up his performance scroll down here.
"Jake Gyllenhaal
Film: Stronger
What to do with an actor in a type of role you dislike that’s the centerpiece of a movie you don’t care for, in part because it’s set somewhere you wish the movies would, pretty please, stop fetishizing? Well, if the acting works, you just ignore everything else. And Jake Gyllenhaal’s acting here really works. He plays Jeff Bauman, a real-life Costco employee who lost his legs in the Boston Marathon bombing. Bauman is desperate to go back to being a knucklehead with his buddies. But he has to struggle with his family’s brew of emotions, his girlfriend’s guilty feelings and rehab. It’s the sort of bound-for-tragedy part that barely needs an actor. It practically performs itself. And yet, many actors have given it and had many a statuette thrown at them for doing so. But as the story becomes about the city’s need to worship at Bauman’s wheelchair, Gyllenhaal’s sidesteps dignity and saintliness and inhabits the horror of unsought heroism. He makes the physical challenges secondary to the psychological ones.
Gyllenhaal has found a way to play a part that can only be described as charismatically unremarkable; except he doesn’t just play it, he disappears within it. The bombing in the film happens sooner than you want it to. The minute you hear the first boom, you start wondering about what’s going to happen to Bauman, obviously. I worried about what would happen to Gyllenhaal’s acting. He works here with remarkable restraint. The character struggles with leglessness and unceasing adoration. The actor doesn’t appear to struggle with anything. He’s playing the shock of attention, the suffocating embarrassment of pity, and rage at how the bombing forces Bauman to take greater responsibility for his choices.
This fictional Bauman seems fine with the wheelchair. It’s adulthood and celebrity that leave him feeling confined. There’s a scene in which the character is wheeled onto the ice before a Bruins game, where the crowd smothers him with hero worship. Rather than exude gratitude, Gyllenhaal goes for something far more original and distressing in its direness: claustrophobia. W.M."
Jake is also part of a I will not be silent video through W Magazine
"I will not be silent." Jennifer Lawrence, @GalGadot, Jake Gyllenhaal, Nicole Kidman and more of Hollywood's biggest names pledge to speak up against sexual assault. http://wmag.cm/NU6i3PE #IWillNotBeSilent"
"Cat with good taste"
LOL! :)
Sorry I'm not posting much, guys. Incredibly busy - but still reading here and keeping my fingers crossed for Jake! Hope everyone is OK x
There is a wonderful interview with Jake that has been recorded during the run of SITPWG. It´s about the show and acting. I can´t believe I missed this!
I know Jake was fighting a cold at some point, you can hear it...
NEA interview
UVVVVVVVVVVVV, happy 10th!! Thanks for keeping up with this blog. I hope you know how much we appreciate it and what a joy it is to have this lovely little community.
And geez, I can't believe how fast it's gone.
'Welcome, Jake fans!'
xx
Oh wow - what a nice post, Real Sal! I can't believe it has been 10 years. And I'm not a day older - how did that happen? Ten years on and Jake has only gotten better.
I think this calls for a retrospective. I'll try to do something over the weekend.
And hi, BJ - thanks for popping in. Glad you liked the cat :)
Great interview, Diana. I wonder why they didn't run it when it was done. I love the horror videos, too.
Thanks for the posts and links, EFK. Love the Stronger love in the UK. Happy Jake was in the Silent video.
Congrats on 10 years, UV!! Thanks for all the Jake-ness!! :)
Michael McKean also praised Jake and Stronger
"Michael McKeanVerified account @MJMcKean
Stronger is full of terrific performances: Jake Gyllenhaal, @tatianamaslany, the glorious Miranda Richardson, Clancy Brown, Carlos Sanz, all world class."
OMG. Ten. Years.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This calls for celebration.
Congrats UV!!
Thanks, Bobbyanna. Can you believe it?
EFK - yay, Lenny. Or was he Squiggy?
Looks like maybe Jake threw a party to celebrate :)
Someone saw him at LAX yesterday and a tweeter saw him on the subway today. So perhaps he returned to NYC for his holiday party.
Claybourne Elder just posted a photo in an Instagram story with Jake and Ruthie Miles. Nice to see he keeps in contact with the Sunday cast
Claybourne Elder just posted on his Instagram story a pic of Jake. So I think that he’s at that party with Jake. Sorry don’t know how to save it.
UV, Michael McKean was Lenny lol.
Congrats UV even if I don't post much I still check this site at least once a day
Happy 10th anniversary! That's quite an achievement to keep a blog alive and kicking for ten years!
The Hollywood Reporter: 2017 Black List of Best Unproduced Screenplays to Be Unveiled
On Dec. 11, Jake Gyllenhaal and Margot Robbie will be among the 80 presenters who will announce the annual list of unproduced screenplays on Twitter.
Happy 10th "birthday", UV!!! This blog is the only place I go to for Jake news these days and I can't tell you how much joy it gives me to read the updates, news and comments each day. Thanks to all of you for keeping this place going! Group hug!!! ;)
I´m in, BJ! A group hug is always a good thing!!
Happy 10th birthday, UV!! I´m the baby here, so I´ll wave my pacifier and my baby rattle in your direction!
On Dec. 11, Jake Gyllenhaal and Margot Robbie will be among the 80 presenters who will announce the annual list of unproduced screenplays on Twitter.
Why does this need a reading with celebrities?
Cogratulations, UV! 10 years!!!
Ashley Park just posted a photo on Instagram story with Greta wonder if they were with Jake too
Wonder if Jake will go away again for new year's or if he'll carry on doing campaigning. Ashley and Greta seem to be good friends - they comment on each other's Instagram and stuff.
Hope this doesn't come off harsh, but does Greta work? I know she was with Good Eggs in SF but I don't think she works there anymore. I wouldn't be surprised is she's roommates with Jake and takes care of things (Leo) when he's working.
Wow 10 years! Congratulations UV for this blog, the b be see the place for all Jake news!
Whoops! That should be the best place for all Jake news!
Hope this doesn't come off harsh, but does Greta work?
She probably has a job, since we don't know much about her. She doesn't share her life all the time on ig.
It seems James Franco's film, The Disaster Artist, is in second place at the box office today, it means he will be nominated for best actor.
i think that officially kills jake's chances
unless that rumored story about james franco comes out before oscar nominations
Jake is not being mentioned by critics, which makes it difficult for him to get an nomination.
I dont even have so many hopes for the Golden Globe.
I haven't seen anything to indicate Disaster artist comes in second at the box office. It opens wide this weekend.
Greta Caruso
Co Founder
Company Name: Good Eggs
Dates Employed: 2011 – Present
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/?sortdate=2017-12-08&p=.htm
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