Filmed when Jake was just 17 and just becoming a man, he still manages to convey a young lifetime of feeling in his portrayal of Homer Hickam, particularly when Jake's character engages with his mother, teacher and especially his father. When Homer sees Sputnik flying over his coal mining town in West Virginia, he is inspired, and watching this movie, I am inspired by Jake. Jake conveyed perfectly what it means to catch a glimpse of a way out, almost literally, from a very bleak and extremely dangerous fate, down the coal mine. While Homer's father, almost a legend among the men he works with, looked down into the ground, Homer looked up and worked out his escape route with mathematical formulae and rocket science.
Since watching October Sky, I've been doing some reading about the film and about the real Homer Hickam, and trying to uncover what this role meant for Jake at a pivotal time in his life, choosing to go ahead and follow his own dream of being a movie star.
In the documentary that accompanies the DVD, Laura Dern, who plays the inspirational teacher Miss Riley, reflects that this was a special time for Jake and that he was "in constant discovery. He has a passion and interest, which I think is paralleled in Homer, so it's really fun and moving to watch." The real Homer muses about Jake that "He looks like how I looked in my high school days in my dreams! He's a great kid. I only wish I'd been that sharp."
Elsewhere Homer is reported as saying 'that if he had been as good looking as the actor (Jake Gyllenhaal) in the movie, he might have got more material and retitled his book 'Rocket Boys and Girls'." Homer says that before the making of the movie, he invited Jake to stay with him: "I invited Jake to West Virginia. I told him he might hitchhike there like we did a lot of when we were kids. I told him he could stop at any house and they'd take him in and take care of him. West Virginians are really good people."
In the accompanying DVD documentary, Jake expresses some of the doubt he felt in his own ability to play a living, breathing person: "I think it's really hard to live up to the person that really went through this. I'm trying my hardest to do the best that I can. But I've had a great relationship with Homer, with the real Homer. I'm talking with him, figuring out what really happened, how he felt at certain times."
Jake described his very own 'achieving his dream' experience - ie, winning this role - in an interview for Good Morning Arizona (link at bottom of feature): "I came home from school,uh, at the end of the day, and he (his dad) walked up to me,and he said now I want you to finish school. And I didn't understand what he was talking about. What, OK I'll finish school, and he said I want you to finish school. I want you to get an education, and you got the part. And I remember raising my hands up higher than they've ever gone, and then just slamming them down on the counter. And them throbbing red, ( smiling) like with excitement. A just I couldn't really explain how I felt at that moment except the sheer joy of being able to fulfill a dream that I've always had... It's like that first rocket goes up and I, his, my hands are throbbing. It's like the same thing." Just like Homer.
We get a little glimpse of Jake's pride in this film and his relationship with Homer if we visit Homer's website because there on a page of fanmail is an email from Jake. "I wanted you guys to see this... "October Sky is a gem! It is about rocketry, coal mining and family. It is about fathers and sons. It is an engrossing, great movie that will live in your memory forever." -- Larry King, USA TODAY. Love, Jake." Homer publishes his response: "Email to Jake from Homer; Jake - we had an excellent screening of the film Tuesday night at the MPAA in Washington. The Administrator of NASA, his eyes red-rimmed with tears, even hugged me afterwards! It was, of course, really you he was hugging in absentia. An Apollo astronaut was there, too - also teary. You made an astronaut who went to the Moon cry, Jake! Homer." This gives a lovely picture of a young Jake reading the reviews of his movie, and spreading them around. This website page is well worth a read as it is full of personal anecdotes about the real people in the movie, life in a small town, the first rockets and responses to the film.
When Jake publicised October Sky, all that time ago in 1999, Jake appeared in an online chat and this is an absolute treat: Jake really does write LOL after and before a lot of his answers, almost a practised Forum member! Here are some of the questions and answers:
Question: Have you ever wanted to be an astronaut?
Jake Gyllenhaal: Wow, yeah, definitely. It was around the same period when I wanted to be a fireman or a policeman, and it sort of died for me at the age of twelve. But yeah, everyone kind of has a dream to go up into space. It's one of those generic dreams, I guess.
Jake did a gig! Q: Do you ever think of coming back to Los Angeles to do a gig at the Whiskey A-Go-Go?
Jake: Yeah, of course. I'd love to. It was wonderful when I played there before and hopefully I'll do it again. Right now I'm playing by myself and I'd have to get some other musicians to play with me to do something like that, but it would be wonderful if we could.
Q: Do you think that your part as pharaoh was your lead to stardom?
Jake: LOL It was definitely a highlight of my very short career! LOL
(If anyone can explain the above, credits awarded)
Q: What did you like best about being on Rosie O'Donnell today?
Jake: The fact that I wasn't on it.
Q: I thought you were great in October Sky. I wanted to know... what kind of music are you into? If you weren't an actor, what would you be?
Jake: I would be dead if I wasn't an actor. But I really like Bela Fleck. I really like the soundtrack to Rushmore. That's great. My friend is actually in that movie... and I like the new Beck album.
(Sounds like Jake knows exactly what he wants to do)
OnlineHost: Are you single and what do you look for in a girlfriend?
Jake: Yes, I'm single. Oh God, someone who's witty, someone who challenges me, kicks my butt sometimes. And someone who respects my life and my work and who I respect in the same way. When it happens, it happens, and I'll probably be blown away by who the person is anyway.
Here is a link to the rest, and to a transcript of Jake's appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1999, as well as the Good Morning Arizona snippet mentioned above. I had quite a bit more to say about October Sky, but I've gone on more than long enough, so I guess this is 'To be continued....' PS, I must be extremely dim but I've only just found out that October Sky is an anagram of Rockets Boys - er, LOL as Jake would say.
Includes pictures from IHJ.
HI WDW...I have to confess..I have not/not read this whole posting..but plan to in a bit...I have just looked at the yummy photos posted...in between the text..ok..so I am shallow in that way..heh heh...anyway...comparing the October Sky photos to the last couple of photos in this posting, do you think our Jakey has had any plastic surgery done on his nose? I actually read some blogs where this was discussed..and did not quite believe he would have "work" done at such a young age, but when I compare these two sets of photos...I am beginning to wonder...what do you think? Not that I care one way or the other...the boy is gorgeous in all the photos here...Michele
ReplyDeleteI don't know where you find all this stuff, but I love it. I adore October Sky, have given it as a gift many times, and so admire the work Jake did in it.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of fathers and sons is so moving. Thanks for holding it up to people. And I cherish the story about Jake hearing he got the part.
Than you!
This is a fabulous post,WDW, so much to get our teeth into,I'll have to read it all again in bite-size chunks to assimilate the wealth of information about Jake and "October Sky" that you've crammed into one entry!
ReplyDeleteI am thoroughly persuaded that Ishould shoe-horn in a re-watching of "October Sky" as soon as I can. It was such a moving, heart-warming,sometimes heart-breaking and inspiring film, I would have loved it as a lovely portrayal of a true story anyway. However, it was special to me for two particular reasons, the first one obvious,Jake's flawless performance as a young adult who, on this evidence, was surely destined for greatness.
The second reason "October Sky" is so close to my heart is that I come from a coal-mining family, my Dad is 81 and long-retired now, but he worked in the pits from the age of 14,as did both my Grandfathers and all my uncles. Many of them, my Dad included,are battle-scarred from underground accidents and my uncle came within a hair's-breadth of death in a coal-face catastrophe. I really admire my Dad and all the men who risked their lives and worked devilishly hard in this, the major local industry here, (long-since wound down),to put food on the table and give their families a better life.
I admire Homer for following his dream and breaking out of the strait-jacket of what was expected of young men in his community, his story is really uplifting - but I admire too all those men who've just had to get on with grafting down those mines because they had no other way out.
Once again,Homer Hickam, like so many others who have worked with Jake at various stages in his career, was obviously thoroughly charmed by and full of respect and admiration for him. I found it particularly endearing that Jake e-mailed Homer's website with news of a great review of the film and Ifound it a touching source of pride in our boy that his performance had moved hardened NASA men and a veteran of the moon-shots to tears. My husband and I were awe-struck kids when Armstrong walked on the moon and re-watch "Apollo 13" quite often because we remember praying hard for the Astronauts to come home safe for real, all those years ago,so for Jake to touch the heart of one of those guys with "the right stuff" is a great accolade in my book!
Hi Michele - no, I don't is the short and sweet answer. I think Jake's grown into that beautiful face of his.
ReplyDeleteLawGoddess - So good to see you here! Thanks very much for your comment. What a great thing to do - to give this inspirational film as a gift. I found the story of Homer's relationship with his strong, stubborn father extremely moving, particularly when Homer tells his father that their differences are caused by them being so similar.
Nadine - I'm so glad you liked this post, it's been a fascinating way to spend the day, and I realised there was too much to say in one day.
One of the reasons for that is, like you, I come from coal mining stock myself. My grandfather, his brothers and their father and father and so on. Not all of them came out of the pits alive due to these horrendous and regular accidents, and others, including my grandfather, died later as a direct result of the coal poison in his lungs. Shamefully, he only received compensation after his death. So just like you, when I saw this film it really struck home. I remember the pits and those Godforsaken towns and the relief I felt that my mother had got away. These men truly are admirable - what they had to put up with is beyond comprehension for me.
I was particularly and very strongly affected when I saw Jake as Homer don that miner's helmet and descend into the mine. I can't bear the thought of Jake in a coalmine!
The other reason why I loved this, except for Jake'ssuperlative acting of course!, is that I was always fascinated by astronomy and had a telescope when very young. I've seen two space shuttles take off and met an astronaut (I asked him if they ever lose their fear on take off and he said you never should, it's too awe-inspiring, it deserves your fear). These men and women are tough and have had incredible experiences - and Jake's acting moved at least one of them - that IS great!
Unfortunately, like Jake and not like Homer, my maths and science weren't up to it but I'm still fascinated. So I love this story of how a young boy, with a life down the pit ahead of him, was inspired by Sputnik to do something incredible.
I was too young to see the moon landing - I was a baby but my mother tells with pride the story of watching it with me on her lap.
Thanks so much for that comment :)
You are fleshing out Jake's life and career so beautifully, WDW - it's very moving.
ReplyDeleteToo hot to respond more - 90 degrees, weather report says "feels like 98" - but high winds hail and storms on their way.
Hey Pooped Pia - thanks for commenting - I appreciate any length! Take it easy and put your feet up. It's a bit warm here tonight, nothing like where you are but aircon is a thing of myth.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those kind words, pia :)
How lovely that we have a coal-mining heritage in common! Indeed our male ancestors paid a heavy price for the job they did. In January my Dad had to have a lobe of his lung removed to extract a cancer (please God, it seems,successfully) and his lungs were rendered so "sticky" with impacted coal dust it took 7 hours to literally dig it out and stop the bleeding. The general public don't always realise what a perilous profession it is.
ReplyDeleteIndeed I can't bear to think of Jake down a mine either, or in any situation that puts his life or health at risk for that matter!
On the subject of the "Pharaoh" comment during the online chat,it was around the subject of Jake getting together with musicians to do a gig. Do you think it might be that Jake had appeared as the "Elvis-style" Pharaoh in a school production of "Joseph and The Amazing Tehnicolour Dreamcoat"? Just a wild guess!
Finally, before I try to get an early night, I received a tip off from a friend that at 12.30am British time on the 27th of August, that's in the early hours of Monday morning,Mars will be visible to the naked eye,making it look like we have two moons in the sky, it will appear of similar size to the full moon. Mars won't be this close to earth again (34.65million miles away) until 2287, so no-one alive today will get to see this again! Hope to be wide awake for that, maybe you will be too?!
Night night,Nadine xx
While Homer's father, almost a legend among the men he works with, looked down into the ground, Homer looked up . . .
ReplyDeleteI loved this part of your thread, WDW! October Sky is yet another of Jake's earlier films I haven't seen. I think he's a born talent, to have been able to move viewers at such a young age. I'll make sure to see it, it sounds like another great choice of roles.
I loved the online chat - he seems like such a music lover. I loved Bela Fleck and the Flecktones too; I haven't heard them in awhile and should give them a another listen.
I agree with you; I don't think he's had one whit of anything done to that handsome face of his, and I hope he never does. He's naturally beautiful in every way. Have a great night! :)
Marina I think you're ight bout Joseph, maybe it was school production. As I recall, the pharaoh had one pretty good song - wha a long ime ago. I'm glad you share these feelings when seeing Jake go down a mineshaft - makes me shiver. Thanks for the Mars info - a few nights ago I ws watching shooting stars and now this :D
ReplyDeleteHi Marina - thanks for the comment :) I really hope you get to see this film, you'll love it and Homer. I have never heard of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones - the mind boggles. I'll have to seek them out ;)
I hope you have a good night too - it's certainly a warm one here
What a rare gem of a post to wake up to. I was up very early today - looks like the little bird who sang me awake knew about this treat in store.
ReplyDeleteI marvel at the way you zoom in on the titles for your post. I cried when I saw that.
"Jake conveyed perfectly what it means to catch a glimpse of a way out"
This means a whole lot to me WDW in a very personal way. I believe that Jake led me to my own way out and UP!
It's interesting how Laura Dern has used the word "passion". And thank you many times over for leading us to Homer's site.
"I realised there was too much to say in one day."
NO! An emphatic NO to that.
Yesterday I was contemplating the evening sky and thinking a lot about this movie. There've been critics who didn't like the scrambling of Rocket Boys into October Sky but for me these words are the whole spirit of the movie - evocative and inspiring.
I'll come back again and savour the comments
I will respectfully take the opposite view regarding Jake growing into his face. Growing in to you adult face is one thing, but one's nose does not drastically change shape as much his did in the space of a year or so.
ReplyDeleteI can't be bothered to pinpoint when it was, but his nose is drastically different in his late teen years, vs after he had work done, where his nose is now very slim. I think Jake is perfection too, but I don't disbelieve that he had a teeny bit of help getting there.
Nadine and WDW - your posts about your family history and your own deep and personal emotional connections with this film, left me in a flood of tears. I'm really unable to say anthing at this point - I'm too moved.
ReplyDeleteNadine this is delightful news about Mars. I have astronomy junkies in my family too. I remember dad's telescope. My brother is addicted to sky-watching.
My own star-gazing is more on romantic lines!!
That was positively beautiful, WDW. As it happens, I just rewatched October Sky last weekend, and was overwhelmed all over again by the authenticity of the father-son relationship. Marina, you absolutely have to get this movie (not just watch it--buy it, because you'll want to see it over and over). I loved Jake's performance, but that's not the only reason to adore this movie. Anything else I could say about it has pretty much been said here.
ReplyDeleteI second (third? lost count) the thanks, Nadine, for that Mars tip! I will have to find out if they expect it to be visible to us here in Florida. Meanwhile, I look forward to your continuation, WDW!
Thanks, WDW, for reminding me again why I love October Sky. I did not see it when it was first released in 1999 and I wondered why since this is precisely the kind of heartwarming family movie I would have gone to see. Then I remembered that 1999 was a particularly hard year for me personally and I did not see one single movie during that time. It's almost like 1999 was erased from my life.
ReplyDeleteAfter I saw BBM and had to wait that unbearable amount of time for the DVD, I occupied myself with buying and watching every other movie that Jake made. October Sky was the first one and I have watched it many times. Usually during the winter months because it makes me feel all warm inside like being wrapped up in a great big hug. Jake did a fantastic job and you can see way back then glimpses of the powerhouse actor he has become. And I also love Chris Cooper as his father because he was there for the "boy" Jake and then was able to work with the "man" in Jarhead. Jake has really been blessed to have always been surrounded by the best in the business. And I am sure a lot of those fine actors are considering themselves quite lucky to have worked with Jake!
Hello there WDW,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much information you're unearthing and how much I'm learning when I come over to your journal.
When I took my boy to see October Sky--he's all ways been a huge Jake fan--I never anticipated how much his performance would touch my heart and soul. The relationship with his father--Chris Cooper -- was so honest and raw; so like parental struggles I'd had; I all but lost it a few times, but held it together just barely.
I thank you so much for giving us so much with your journal. I will return later to read and watch all your visuals.
xoxoxo
sass
Hi everyone :) Thanks for all your comments.
ReplyDeleteIncognita Thanks for coming back and commenting again. This film is truly inspirational and it seems only right that it should be Jake in it and that, for him too, it opened up such opportunities.
Thanks so much Cherita - and that's a happy coincidence that you saw the film yourself so recently. We can work on marina together ;)
Hi Dani - I'm glad you mentioned Chris Cooper. What a good actor and he really brought this complex charcter to life. It must have been far easier to accept a son with a football scholarship than one with such extraordinary interests. It all contributed to make the relationship extremely moving and real.
Hey Sass - thanks for that. I am so glad that this film touched you too very personally, in your relationship with your father, like for me and my grandfather, but in totally different ways. I am also extremely glad for these reasons that it's Jake in this film.
"Usually during the winter months because it makes me feel all warm inside like being wrapped up in a great big hug. "
ReplyDeleteThanks for that one Dani. I know now what to do when I go through those lonely spells which are bound to happen come this winter.
I've been reading the post and all the comments over and over. I'll be showing this movie to my students. Some of these kids go through a lot of struggle to get through school and this film will have an empowering effect on them. I wish it had Indian language subtitles just for them.
The relationship with his father--Chris Cooper -- was so honest and raw; so like parental struggles I'd had; I all but lost it a few times, but held it together just barely
ReplyDeleteSass this finds echoes in me too ... some heart wrenching and some heart-warming echoes.
"I asked him if they ever lose their fear on take off and he said you never should, it's too awe-inspiring, it deserves your fear"
These words brought a deep realization WDW. It is that awe, that feeling of being inspired, which many have lost along the way, that makes us look up. And I'm one of the lucky ones whom Jake through his choice of movies has made me reconnect with that feeling. Wonderful that actually got to talk to these people.
Marina you must see this film soon!
Regarding the Mars-watching: I looked it up just now, and sadly, this information is from August 2003. Apparently someone has decided to send the message around as if it were about to happen now, but I could find nothing about a Mars event in August 2007.
ReplyDeleteSome people entertain themselves in the strangest ways. *shaking head* Oh well. Now that I've read the truth, I have a vague memory of trying to spot Mars that night, and being unable to see it. I don't remember if it's because I looked too early or too late, or maybe it was too cloudy. Story of my life, really. ;)
Cherita - thanks for looking that up. Looks like we've missed the Mars boat, then. Fortunately, it's such beautiful weather here in the UK at the moment there's quite a bit else to look at - if only I could tear myself away from Jake fims this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteHi, what treasures you have mined,here! And absolutely no pun intended!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I have more time I intend to read all the info. on Homer's website. I, too, fell in love with October Sky and rave about it to others every chance I get. It was my first introduction to Jake and I was taken with him even then, thinking he was someone special. But I forgot until Brokeback Mountain and then it was all Jake for me! Jake does pick the most wonderful movies.
I wonder if Jake HAS ever visited WV. There are some beautiful parts.
Thanks for the wonderful post, WDW!!
Hi Jasmine - I'm really pleased to hear how much you love October Sky :) The Homer site is full of information, it's definitely worth a look. I like to think that Jake did get to WV. Thanks so much for commenting :D
ReplyDeleteIt's an absolute joy to pop in here for a visit!!! This glimpse into young Jake, his passion, his hopes, was a very moving experience, and October Sky is a lovely, inspiring story. Definitely a film worth owning. I remember when it first came out, I wasn't up for seeing it bcz the subject matter didn't really interest me, and the setting sounded so bleak. But everyone was talking about it and the buzz was amazing and so positive it seemed irresistable. Now, I am glad I made myself watch it. And it is just as inspiring and beautiful today as it was in 1999. I am absolutely delighted to know Jake uses the computer.I think if he wandered in here he'd like it very much!
ReplyDeleteThis great "October Sky" thread has inspired wonderful comments from all of you, so many of us touched by many aspects of the film, or finding common ground and empathy for each other in our reactions to it.
ReplyDeleteJake has spoken of wanting to tell meaningful stories in his films, to go with each of his characters on an emotional journey and "October Sky" is a fine example of this ethos in his early career.
He himself seems to run more on gut-feeling and emotion than cold rationality ("my heart's a more powerful muscle than my brain" to paraphrase one of his myriad meaningful quotes).
I'm sure that's a major aspect of his personality which draws us to him as a person and ensures that the roles he chooses as an actor resonate with us on an emotional and spiritual level. He has the wherewithal to engender within us the whole gamut of feelings, inspiring liberating laughter or choking us up with heart-felt tears. The fact that he is such a handsome,physically desirable man is in some ways an incidental bonus, the icing on the cake - his performances and the glimpses he allows us of the real Jake,show that he is beautiful on the inside, where it's most important.
Not perfect, I'm sure, nobody is, but a fundamentally good man with a big heart.
Before I go to throw some lunch together (quite literally at times, with my culinary "skills")I must apologise for being suckered by that Mars report,as the friend who passed it on to me was similarly hood-winked. There is something fundamentally flawed in the psyche of whoever would seek to raise the hopes (or fears in other instances) of so many people by propagating a totally fallacious rumour. My husband said he was sure something similar happened not so long ago, so I must thank Cherita for doing the research, exposing the hoax and saving us all from staying up late simply to be disappointed.
Great comments, Nadine, about how Jake touches us all with his humanity and willingness to follow his heart.
ReplyDeleteI was struck that he signed he brief email to Homer with "Love, Jake." I would think that kind of sentimental greeting is very unusual in adolescent boys! It shows how warm and loving he truly is, or at the very least, what a great upbringing he had! I tend to think the former--a glimpse into his true character.
I wonder that we don't read more about Jake's first movie from his point of view. After all, this is what started it all...his fulfilling his dream. And what a terrific starring debut, too! If I had Jake alone for a few minutes I might ask him to talk more about this time in his life.
Great posts, all.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this movie now. I'm also glad everyone appreciates Chris Cooper. We've loved him forever as a great supporting actor. Two of my favorite roles of his (among many) were Tom Smith in Seabiscuit and the lead role of Sheriff Sam Deeds in Lone Star. He made a great cowboy in Lonesome Dove as Sheriff July Johnson too. Jake works with the best!
Have a great day everyone! :*
Yes, Marina, Jake works with the best.
ReplyDeleteCOME ON Mike Nichols, come on, Jake, rock the boat!
COME ON Mike Nichols, come on, Jake, rock the boat!
ReplyDeleteAMEN Pia!!
Come on Incognita - get that plane ticket for real this time!
If I can persuade one person to go off and watch October Sky as a matter of urgency, then I've done my bit for Jake Gyllenhaal today.
ReplyDeleteConsider your "bit" well and truly done! I haven't seen October Sky yet, but I've just ordered it and it should be here soon. Probably would be sooner if tomorrow wasn't a Bank Holiday, but at least I finally have Zodiac to keep me busy until then:)
Hope everyone here is ok!:)
Hi all :) Back after enjoying some sun.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, WELCOME BACK Twisted Logic!! I certainly missed you as did everyone else I'm sure. I hope you had a really good long break and are ready to catch up with your Jakin ;) And you're buying October Sky? Good one - yu'll love it. I hope you enjoy Zodiac too. Have you seen it yet? I watchd it last night.
Hi Bobyanna - thanks for the comment. I rememebr when I first saw October Sky a long time ago I knew nothing about it except for the rockets. This time I knew it had a lot more than that plus young Jake. I don't know why I didn't rewatch it for so long - excelt I do get caught up in older, grown up Jake (for some reason.... ;) )
Nadine - thanks for coming back again - The comments have just been great for this, they usually are but this is such a good thing to chat about, especially before the excitment and hoopla (another Jake word) of Rendition.
I do love that heart and brain comment of Jake's. It shows in his acting but it also shows how he thinks with his heart, it's not all gut instinct.
The fact that he is such a handsome,physically desirable man is in some ways an incidental bonus, the icing on the cake - his performances and the glimpses he allows us of the real Jake,show that he is beautiful on the inside, where it's most important.
Not perfect, I'm sure, nobody is, but a fundamentally good man with a big heart. - perfectly siad :)
hi Marina, Positively Pia and Incognita - Jake might work with the best but I'll settle for almost anyone if they would just announce a new project soon!
"Jake Gyllenhaal: I'd say don't listen to what anybody says except for the people who encourage you. Know that it is a painful and a rough process but, if you know that it's what you want to do and it's within yourself, then keep going and try to do it for the rest of your life. Even if you're in the most obscure town in the world and you're just doing it in front of two people, it's just as important as if you're doing it on Broadway in front of a big crowd. And if you can do it in front of those two people then keep doing it for the rest of your life."
ReplyDeleteEven at 18 or 19, his sensitivity, grace, passion and creativity were evident. I absolutely love this website especially because you seek not to cover the scandal and gossip that surrounds Jake which has absolutely nothing to do with him but you look at what he puts out there for us to see, talk and think about, dissect, evaluate etc. This is the side I choose to be passionate about in Jake Gyllenhaal - his work and much, much more to come. Thank you WDW.
Babs - thanks so much for that comment and for making my day :) That's the Jake I'm passionate about too. I prefer to focus on his work and his words (except when it concerns rumours about potential projects, of course, I can never resist rumours of that sort!) Thank you very much :D
ReplyDeleteHi WDW! I had a lovely break, thanks:) Now all I need is another week or so to catch up on all the Jake-ness I've missed. I never really heard much about October Sky, so I never got round to watching it before, but judging by the length of your posts and the amount of comments, I figured it must be a must-see so I was straight over to play.com:)LOL! (as Jake would say;) I'm looking forward to watching it so I can read everything you all have to say just as much as for the film itself:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched Zodiac yet. I watched the first hour or so the other night but was too tired to watch anymore (never thought I'd ever be too tired to watch Jake, but I guess there's a first time for everything;). I like what I've seen so far though, but it's a lot scarier than I thought it would be (or maybe I'm just a wimp;D) Hopefully I'll have time to finish watching it tomorrow:)
Hey Twisted Logic - Good to see you and I'm glad you had a good time! I don't blame you for not being able to see Zodiac all the way through when you're tired. It definitely requires an alert mind. And I'm delighted to hear you've ordered October Sky :)
ReplyDeleteI never said LOL on principle but now it sort of flows off the keyboard, wonder why? ;)
Enjoy catching up on all the Jakin!
It definitely requires an alert mind
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should just not bother at all then!! LOL;)
I'm definitely enjoying catching up on the Jakin! I didn't realise how much I missed him until I got back. I need a SNIT fix really bad right now! Goodnight for now, speak to you all tomorrow xx
No I reckon Zodiac's in good hands with you Twisted Logic! Enjoy refreshing yourself with SNIT (no FNIT?) and speak to you tomorrow :) xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, WDW - sorry I am late to it!
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