Jake making the transition
I read an article this morning that ponders the nature of the leading man and how studios are packing their films a bigger punch by filling the supporting roles with actors who would otherwise be considered leads - Jake Gyllenhaal and Cate Blanchett's names are mentioned. Despite undoubtedly being the lead in October Sky, Bubble Boy and Donnie Darko, since then Jake has been part of an ensemble of fine actors - in Moonlight Mile, The Good Girl, Brokeback Mountain, in Jarhead, Proof, Zodiac and in Rendition. Whether Jake or Tobey Maguire gets top billing for Brothers will be interesting to see, or indeed who gets more screen time.
I suspect that after Brothers we may see Jake step into leading shoes, thinking of the Moon Project here, for which Jake's is as yet the only attached name. Jake's career has to date been a succession of remarkable choices, placing him in films in which he has shone alongside some great talent. I am sure that this education, at the hands of Susan Sarandon, Dustin Hoffmann, Jamie Foxx, Antony Hopkins, Robert Downey Jr and anyone else I'm forgetting, will stand Jake in good stead as he makes the transition.
Powerful, shocking and mandatory - Rendition
The Irish Guardian has posted a good review of Rendition today, proclaiming 'Powerful, shocking and mandatory, Rendition is a disturbing film that should be required viewing for every school and civic group in America, and then the world.' 'The clever narrative structure that blends the events on two separate continents will keep you riveted... Hot off the headlines, this is one timely thriller that delivers its message with a huge punch and no heavy speechifying. The marvellous script by Kelley Sane juggles the dense plot, violent action, political intrigue and liberal anti-Bush sentiments with unnerving force.' Any review that gives a shout out to the Gorgeous Kelley Sane is all right by me.
Includes pictures from Flynetonline and IHJ.
78 comments:
I'm drinking my Joe and it's good. If I lived in London I would have taken your breakfast invite more seriously.
Thank you for those great pics, they certainly look happy don't they. I think this is what Jake needs, is a solid beginning to an awesome career and love in his life. J&R are both in good places right now which can only bring lots of happiness. It's a big responsibility to become attached to a women with 2 young kids (me) but I think he's up for the challenge. And I praise her for taking the risk with whom more perfect than Jake.
I won't criticize ensemble casts because I love them. The Departed was such an awesome movie seeing everyone in action. That's why I loved Brothers Grimm seeing Matt Damon and Heath together with everyone else. Ditto for the Zodiac. I think it's hard for anyone to draw an audience with just one person in lead these days. So many kids on the horizon, new ones popping up all the time (Jake said that).
Each actor is getting paid less because they know there's more in it for them than just the salary. These actors are making their money mostly from residuals and rentals etc. not box office numbers. Thanks to technology they don't have to worry so much about the initially salary. I read Jake made big $$$ appearing on all the talk shows he did. It's hard work but they get compensated very well for it as they should especially talent such as Jake. I'll say it again, we still haven't seen his best work.
Sorry for the rambling, you just hit a soft spot this morning.
Sorry for the rambling, your probably thinking you like me better hungover right now ;)
Morning CWG - thanks for that - what a great comment :D I love ensemble casts too - they make for interesting films - Zodiac being the absolutely perfect example - aso it allows for the fascinating continent shifting of Rendition. I agree it's much harder for one person to carry a film.
Very interesting about the financial recompense. It makes one wonder how much an actor can earn doing a week of shows. But the pleasure that he brings to fans doing this publicity, not to mention getting people into theatres. I definitely agree the best of Jake's work is to come - a good thought. Liking you any which way :D
I've deleted your duplicate comment btw ;)
Morning WDW,
Happy Sunday morning to ya.
Ty for posting a happy smiling Jake and Reese pic this morning:) I have personal experience with a friend who told me on a Sunday evening in 1976, "I'm sick of waking up not knowing who I'm in bed with. I'm going to find a girl and get married. He's been married for over 30 years with two daughters in college.
I paid my good friend, no attention when he told us his intentions. When I read Jake's requirements, both male and female, for making a good marriage. in an interview earlier this year, I paid his remarks little serious attention.
*oops* My bad.:) He was totally serious.
There is no actor, except maybe Will Smith, and maybe Tom Hanks, able to get a USA audience off the couches, and out to the movies, on their name alone any longer.
That's why Tom Cruise was fired when he grossed $80 million take home dollars for MI3 while it t grossed only 134 million at the BO. Tom's Scientology rants and couch jumping behavior behavior that year, didn't help the box office either.
Sumner Redstone, CEO and owner of Viacom, knew exactly what he was doing when he made that decision, and unfortunately the box office for Tom's latest film, Lions for Lambs validates his decision.
since I am not into this whole "I want jake to be a superstar" sentiment, i am perfectly happy with his career and film choices so far.
i tend to think jake would have a longer and mroe fulfilling career by not being lured to take on role
in a braindead blockbusters (or any Jerry Bruckheimer production), but i kind of suspect that his agency might have a different idea. I think actors like Colin Farrell was wasted because of over-exposure and bad film choices. and I would hate to see jake makes the same mistake.
i think in Jarhead,he's pretty much the leading man there... sure, Jamie Foxx is a bigger name,but the film's marketing put more focus on Jake and Sam Mendes.
Even Tom Cruise these days require other good supporting cast, in fact, someone bigger than him (Redford) to sell a movie. who knows, perhaps, those days when one star alone can hold a film together has gone. perhaps it's a good thing.
Sass, where ya been girl?
Another thing to look out for is the size of the actor's heads on the movie posters and Dvd covers. Seriously! It's part of every film contract. It can be a highly negotiated topic, as it represents an actor's worth and standing, not only in the film itself but overall. Tobey's head in the Brothers cover might be larger (because of Spiderman), but I suspect that he, Natalie and Jake will have equal size, despite any of them not having equal screen time in the film itself. ;)
Oops, two clarifications:
(1) What I meant to say is "hotly" negotiated, although it is also highly negotiated as well.
(2) And I also meant that I think Tobey and Jake's heads will be equal, with Natalie's 1/3 smaller, even though the screen time (and exposure) may be unrepresentative.
It's early Sunday morning here, 7:30 am. What I mean and say and think and do before noon is negotiable. And fuzzy: Whut? Huh?
By the way, I love celery. And especially men who love celery. *wink*
Hello all,
Great review of Rendition in the Irish Guardian! It makes you remember that not only does the film have something important to say, it's a damn exciting film in it's own right!
It's such a shame that more people haven't seen it. Lions for Lambs isn't packing them in either; it's the same syndrome I've talked about before (so I'll spare you all on a Sunday morning!). I expect Rendition will well when it comes out on DVD, much like Zodiac did.
Did you know I was finally able to download the Rendition official site this weekend? What a beautifully done site - I'm actually glad that I didn't see it beforehand now.
Have a great Sunday, all!
"A move from best supporting to winning lead." I dunno. I'm with Winterbird on this one. I dont know where Jake is headed, but I think it's going to be interesting, and entertaining. Betcha he's interested in directing. His own production company. Power? I dont undrstand power in the film industry but I see that Drew Barrymore has it and is using it well. Jake and Reese are a formidable pair, I bet, in terms of money, power, vision.
WDW see what you started :)
This is the way of the world. Movies are just an example of the new business model today. It's a team effort, the more the merrier to make it work. I see it in health care as well. It's called collaboration and everyone is feeling the crush, so much competition. Either your jumping in or not but it's the way of the future.
Hello my friends - great discussion going on. I'm ready to join in now I've done my Sunday chores (ie bought a new pair of converses and got the booze in). I bought some limes for the bloddies too, on your advice CWG!
The Jake as a superstar thing... hmmm. I've seen first hand what mega superstardom is like, seeing the Brad and Angelina gala in Toronto and I didn't like it. I have no desire to see Jake surrounded by the nonsense that accompanies Brad, Angelina, Tom Cruise, George Clooney etc. Jake's proved us right so far, choosing to do meaningful films - not blockbusters in the conventional sense (although I think BBM was in a different kind of way).
Hi Sass - Tom's behaviour just hasn't helped him at all, that's for sure. We have a lot to appreciate in Jake. I love to see pictures of him smiling in the morning as well :D
And I definitely agree Winterbird - that Jake's career will have more chance of longevity if he carries on in the way he has. I am extremely interested to see what happens after Brothers.
Good to see you again gho, you've been missed, friend *) I like the idea of measuring 'fame' by the size of one's head. And interesting too that in interviews it is commented on how large Jake's head is in comparison to his body :D
Well it's nearly 5pm here so it's all down hill as far as my brain goes. Sounds like you have some celery stories... ;)
Hey Marina - I'm glad you got the Rendition site working in the end - I love it. It's interesting that Lions for Lambs isn't doing so well. I would have thought (without knowing much about it) that it was more mainstream for audiences than Rendition and so would sell more seats. Clearly not. So it does seem to suggest that people would just rather not know what's going on.
Hi Pia - it really is fascinating thinking where Jake's leading us, especially as it's so hard to tell. I like the idea of directing, but not for a very long time. The comparison with Drew is an interesting one. I can see Jake going into production.
Hi CWG - good point - the more talent that is involved in a project the better, undoubtedly. As long as Jake is the one who gets the best reviews in evrything, I'm happy (sorry, couldn't help that!).
Really interesting articles here, thanks WDW:) I have to say I've always been puzzled by Jake being nominated for best "supporting" actor for BBM cos Jack Twist seems to me to be a lead role (albeit not quite as much as Ennis) but what do I know about the weird ways of Hollywood? Call me naive but I didn't realise people got paid to go on chat shows, I thought it was part of their contract to promote the film.
I totally agree with Winterbird - I'd rather Jake was known as an actor than a mega famous "movie star" (let alone a "celebrity"- yuck!). Of course if he did a mega bucks blockbuster I'd go and see it cos I'd go and see him in anything but if he did that all the time and just picked roles that made him famous rather than stretching him as an actor then I'd probably start to lose interest in him. He has too much talent to waste it on mindless mass produced drivel! But so far he seems to have resisted going down that road and he's said in the past that he's not intersted in making films that make loads of money but ultimately no-one remembers so I hope he's going to stick to that. It's going to be interesting to see where he goes from here.
Good to see Rendition getting more good reviews. I agree with Marina, regardless of the issues it raises it's just a really good film, with a gripping storyline and excellent acting.
So, I'm guessing it's only just been released in Ireland then if this review is from this weekend? If I had the cash I would hop on a plane to Dublin to go and see Rendition again on the big screen.
Hi TL! I had no idea that stars got paid so much for the chat show circuit either. I'd just assumed it was part of the arrangement.
I would like to see Jake nominated as Best Actor, it's true, and have another fine actor be nominated as Best Supporting (that's kind of what I meant by the post). But yes, these must be for the best kind of movies. I think we should be OK with Jake.
Liking the idea of a Dublin party :D
As RDJ said in GQ interview, Jake's career has taken off very young. Paul Newman was 35 when he won a BAFTA for The Hustler and despite nominations didnt win Academy Award until The Color Of Money; he was sixty five.
WDW, limes-you remembered :)
I wish it was nearly 5PM so I could start with some wine.
TL, that actually happened to me with Leo, He got too big and I became less interested, mostly after Titianic. All the movies before that were awesome, the smaller the movie the more artisitc he was. I still like him but I wouldn't go see a movie just for him anymore. Sadly, I feel that way about Heath. Most likely won't go see 'I'm not there'. I know, I know, I'll probably regret saying this.
WDW, I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't know about actors getting paid for chat show appearances, that makes me feel better. Of course Jake didn't just get paid cash to appear on Jonathan Ross, he got a towel as well;) As for whoever got to help him dry himself off, well that's the sort of thing no amount of money could buy!
I've said it before, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time before Jake has to make a space on his mantelpiece for that little gold statue. At least if there's any justice in the world, which I suppose there isn't really, but anyway...Imo (biased as I am) he was robbed for BBM and he deserves at least a nomination for Rendition.Ironically I think his role as douglas Freeman would be more fitting for a "supporting" nomination than Jack Twist. Anyway, he WILL get that Oscar one day, if it's what he really wants (and I suspect it is). It's just a matter of time:)
Flippin heck Pia - I hope we don't have to wait til Jake's 65! I don't think we will though.
As far as Heath goes CWG - I don't go and see everything, but I'll certainly see I'm Not There and Batman.
You're so right TL - Jake laready should have one of those little gold men. I tend to think though that Jake would be best actor for Rendition, with Omar as supporting. I think Jake does want an Oscar, and who can blame him? We all want to be recognised for what we do. As for Jake getting paid for JR, I should bloody well think so after swimming all the way there and back ;)
According to a couple of articles I have read regarding the Supporting Actor vs. Lead Actor nomination process, Focus Features opted to place Jake in the Supporting category so as not to split the vote with Heath if they both went into the Lead category. The strategy was meant to increase the likelihood of some acting award for BBM. Both articles mentioned that this was done with Jake's approval.
Hi Anon I read that too. It still doesn't explain why it couldn't have been the other way around with Heath agreeing to be the Best Supporting actor so as to not split the vote.
I can just see it now WDW. You'll go see the movie and rave about it and guilt me into going to see it and them I will and I'll fall in love with Heath all over again and I'll have to thank you for that ;)
I think it's a double edge sword for actors. They want that creative freedom of picking and choosing what roles they take without having to audition for them, in the process they forego some of the best writing such as seen with intedepent films because they have to maintain a certain level of marketability and bankability for all those people who represent them. (Breathe :P) It's the 'your only as good as your last movie, theory.
"Well, Im happy to change places with ya. . . " (can life ever be dull, again, when one has memorized all of the dialogue from BBMt?)
Im happy to be a contrary voice, here. In making the decision of who's to be the "lead actor" (so as not to split the vote) all involved had surely read Annie's story, and the lead actor is Ennis. Because the story is about homophobis and violence in rural Wyo., Ennis is the main man of the story. Heath is the lead, in my view. NOT mind you, in terms of strength of performance or even whose story is predominant in the film via the script. As far as strength of performance, I think both actors were equally fine. I regretted Heath not winning recognition, but he will, he will.
JMO. :) :) :)
Thanks, WDW. I've missed you, too. *kissy smilie*
I was extremely work-busy and riding the bumpy relationship rollercoaster didn't help, either. But it had a much-needed minor tuneup and some of the missing tracks were put back in place so although the ride is still up and down and bound to be full of surprises, it seems to be a lot smoother.
And yes, I do have some good celery stories, but those are best saved for emails. ;)
Sass, I've always admired Sumner Redstone's business acumen, for many, many years. And even though I am soooo much younger I would date him in a second. He is a hot, classy man. Beautiful eyes, unforgettable face. Very hot. Did I say hot?!
By the way, I just have to mention something about Positively Pia's remarks on Jake and Reese being a formidable pair, production companies, money, power, vision and Jake's latest desire of wanting to direct (although not too long ago, he said he wasn't interested)...and CWG's comment about collaboration. People who do things like that (work on projects, hold meetings with others) have to spend a lot of time together, which of course, can be misconstrued by everybody, inside and outside the realm. Just sayin.
I'll do my best to do that CWG :D
Hi Pia - I suppose that as far as Jake is concerned I'm just biased, even when it comes to BBM. Although I could never find a single flaw with Heath's impeccable performance and I wish it had been more recognised.
Glad things are better and the journey's smoother gho and I'll wait for those celery tales ;)
I'm glad to see again that I'm not the only one who'd prefer not to see Jake become a superstar. But like winterbird said, I'm a bit concerned that CAA has something else in mind. Pia, I agree that Heath definitely belonged in the Lead Actor category for BBM. I just wish they both had won, as they certainly earned it. If Jake gets nominated again for something, I'll want him to win, but I'm not so concerned about awards. I'm sure he thinks it would be nice, sort of an official acknowledgment of his ability, but I doubt it keeps him awake at night. As long as he always focuses on the work, he'll have us, his loyal Gyllenhaalics, with him through his career.
Hey, gho, I hear what you;'re saying, and want to be clear that Im not implying J and R are not "stuck on each other" hahaha with serious intentions, whatever that means. Its a diff'rent world, for sure.
Hi Cherita - I am pretty confident that Jake has his priorities right but I'm sure, as you suggest, that there must be other pressures and he is not shaping his career alone. I know how happy and proud Jake was when he won his Bafta award in 2006 and, while I'm sure that they're not the be all and end all for Jake by any means, he does appreciate them. I'm sure they also lead to bigger paychecks on a less romantic note.
I do absolutely love the idea of Jake continuing to make the right choices and always supported by his Gyllenhaalics, who have been behind him from relatively early days. It's interesting - I want Jake to show to the world what he can do but I also want to keep him for ourselves.
WDW, i also read somewhere that Jake agrees to Focus feature's arrangement to submit him in the Best Supporting Actor category, because there was buzz of him getting Lead Actor nomination for Jarhead.
In any case, Jack Twist in supporting actor is a bit like Meryl Streep's character in "Kramer vs Kramer" also got nominated as supporting actress, it's all about strategy. At least Meryl won that time. :)
I am happy Focus's decision though, cos he won BAFTA!!! I don't think he could beat Phillip Seymour Hoffman that year if Jake was in the Lead Actor category.
WDW, looking forward to it :D
About BBM and the Oscars: Right now AMPAS is up in arms and discussing the terms regarding Foreign Film submission requirements. Although the Jake/Heath award nomination category situation was unusual, it wasn't enough to seriously reconsider the classifications.
Unless something or someone drastically and powerful and artistic makes it happen sooner (as in the Foreign Film fracas), I predict that in about ten to fifteen years that they will be forced to reconfigure the categories for Best/Supporting Actors/Actresses, simply because more gay-themed films will begin to be released by then.
Another factor that may force AMPAS to amend their award structure is the television sector. It's a toss-up as to who will change first -- the Emmys or the Oscars. But I strongly suspect that it will be the Emmys, as television has proved itself to be far more advanced socially by its current menu of featuring many high-quality gay-themed shows.
What's ironic is that AMPAS will find itself following in television's footsteps (and hating every minute of it), because TV is a better risk-taker than the so-called "Arts And Sciences" faction.
Oops, sorry to go off-topic. But I just had to say that even though the Jake/Heath Oscar nomination category split was considered an inconvenience at the time, it is bound to be deemed as the catalyst to a major AMPAS change. It'll just take like a hundred years.
Hi Winterbird - I'd forgotten about the Oscar buzz surrounding Jarhead - although that disappeared pretty sharpish. And you're right. It turned out well in the end, thinking Baftas :D
That's very interesting gho - how categories may/should have to be reevaluated as the 'norms' just don't fit with films such as BBM. The Academy doesn't seem too keen on taking risks at all, as BBM showed.
You're right, WDW, that AMPAS isn't keen on taking risks. What totally amazes me is that the current age-generation of AMPAS is the same one that celebrated the Best Picture Award of "Midnight Cowboy" -- the first and only X-rated film to win it. But they couldn't handle BBM and they exhibit strong resistance to reflect current social change in today's film arts.
Some great discussion going on here today, really interesting. Regarding Jake "the superstar", I would really like to see Jake continue to make films that are intelligent, interesting and well made. I remember him saying on TRL during the Zodiac promotion days that the role he wished he'd played was Ryan Gosling's in "Half Nelson" which was a small, independent, intelligent film. I also agree that ensemble films can be amazing too...Zodiac being a case in point.
I too think Heath was right to be in the Lead Actor category for BBM, and that's not detracting from Jake's unforgettable performance. Jake winning his BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor was justly deserved, but I so wish Heath had won too.
I got a Jake 2008 calendar today as an early birthday present from my sister. It's a drool-fest of a calendar. My sister told me she asked if they had one of Heath Ledger, and the person in the shop said "Who?". Honestly, some people.
Christie, if I remember correctly Jake said that Half Nelson role was his choice when asked what his ideal role would be, wasn't that the MTV interview he did? Good point, even Jake would agree.
Christie, if I remember correctly Jake said that Half Nelson role was his choice when asked what his ideal role would be, wasn't that the MTV interview he did? Good point, even Jake would agree.
Yes, that's right, CWG. That's what he said and that was the MTV/TRL interview he said it in. Remember the poor fan who got to ask Jake the question, and he keep messing up he was so nervous? I would have been far worse, I'm sure.
Christie, this would have been me
:b...............................
(drool)
I can't help finding it ironic gho that Jake and Heath are actually members now. I suspect they find that rather amusing.
Hi Christie - I remember Jake saying that about Ryan Gosling on TRL and it was a great performance. It's good to that Jake still wants to be considered for those types of roles.
Lucky you to get the calendar! I have three for this year, one just never seemed enough. I have yet to get one for 2008.
I would have been incapable of asking Jake that or any question on TRL :D
WDW and Christie, I'm glad you both remember this interview otherwise I would have had to say I made it up or I could have just blamed on the wine.
I have three for this year, one just never seemed enough.
WDW, do you mean you have three different Jakey calendars for 2007? 'Cause I only know of two versions.
1) The one avail in Europe (from Britain; says "Sun" in the bottom corner)
2) the one that is avail over in North America.
I know that both those makers made 2008 calendars, is there a third maker of Jakey calendars we should know about?? TIA, :*
Hi Anon :D I have two large ones - but both are UK calendars I think. One is the Hollywood Idol one and the other has the Mirror in the bottom right hand corner (this maybe the same as the Sun one, I suppose). The other one is a desk calendar. There is a third large one around because a friend has it and it has stickers on the back. I never found that one. Of the two large ones I have, one has the calendar across the bottom and in the other one (the Idol one) the calendar is in the top right hand corner.
G'night all - see you tomorrow :)
chillinwitgyllen said...
Sass, where ya been girl?
11 November 2007 14:58
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Hi yourself,
I've been hanging out here having fun. How R U?
Once again Rendition gets a rave review. hmmm. Thanks again WDW for sharing all this great information with us.
WDW, your friend's calendar has stickers on the back? Like Jake pasties? ;) Oh, sorry, now I get it... appointment reminders. :( lol
Thanks Sass :D
Hi gho - the whole back page is a collection of Jake stickers :) I'd love to have found that one to buy. I can tell I'm going to have to walk the length of Oxford Street in London searching...
I can just imagine positively pia frantically hunting down a calendar that has Jake pasties so she can stick him on all of her, um, appointed parts. :O :)
These calenders you speakest of are not available in the US I have confirmed, so now I'm officially jealous.
gho: whut? I think you've mistaken me for someone else.
Look you lot I'm trying to go to bed so stop making me laugh.
There must be Jake calendars in the US, CWG - after all you have months in the US so you must have Jake to go with them? How could there not be?
Waves at Pia
Mistaken you for someone else? Ha, we're from the same clan, pp. I'd recognize you anywhere. ;) And Kate, no need to worry about getting sleep and getting up and getting to work, tomorrow's a holiday. Somewhere. :)
Well, not round here it bloody aint, so g'night :D See you all tomorrow!
Happy Veteran's Day WDW :D
Maybe you should move across the pond!
Let's keep her up all nite, shall we.
Hey, CWG, what did you think of that unrated naked version of Jake's Jarhead Santa Dance I sent you? Pretty good, huh?
gho, awesome.
Here's a link to purchase the calenders my US friends only you have to order it from the UK WDW!!!
Sorry, forgot the link, it's the wine ;)
http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Starstore_Catalogue_JAKE_GYLLENHAAL_CALENDAR_JAKE_GYLLENHAAL_CALENDARS_5307.html
Oh, that's weird, I'll try it again.
http://www.starstore.com/acatalog/Starstore_Catalogue_JAKE_GYLLENHAAL_CALENDAR_JAKE_GYLLENHAAL_CALENDARS_5307.html
It won't come out? Just google it.
gho: didnt recognize the pellets- been kinda paranoid lately.
news from the woods: if it dont come out, google it hahahahahah
What do you guys think about this?
malleable Jake
Unless things have changed drastically in the last couple of years, talk show guests (in the U.S.) are not paid a substantial amount of money to appear. I don't know how it works in the U.K.
It might be a lot to one of us, but it's not to a celebrity. Jake's not getting rich or even socking away a ransom making promotional appearances.
There must be Jake calendars in the US, CWG - after all you have months in the US so you must have Jake to go with them? How could there not be?
LOL! I plan to make it my aim to find a Jake 2008 calendar when I'm in NY next week! So what if I already have one, you can never have enough Jake. I would very much like one with stickers though, that would be nice.
CWG, thanks for the link, that's the 2008 calendar I have.
I was looking at the first pic of Jake and Reese you posted, WDW, and is it me, or are they wearing matching sunglasses? Is that a sign that you are in love?
For anyone who reads slash, there is a BBM/Highway crossover and it's up to chapter 4. It's very good. This is in the light of the Highway discussion that went on recently.
Morning everyone :) Sigh, back to work for some.
Thanks for all the chatter and the links - I'll talk to you later - have a good Monday :D
Christie, that is now my new mission in NYC is to find those sticky posters of Jake.
Thanks for the links Welliwont, if I don't find then in NYC I will order from here.
G'day to all...happy Veteran's Day.
Christie, that is now my new mission in NYC is to find those sticky posters of Jake.
Ok, let me know how you get on. If you succeed in your mission, please tell me where you found them and I will go there myself the following week!
I had no idea it was Veteran's Day in the US today...thanks for letting me know.
It's a deal Christie, where are you staying in NYC? I'll be in Times Square area and then planning a trip to the village. We were supposed to see Mamma Mia but Broadway is on strike too so we might not get the chance :(
WDW, I need thart list if you can think of any Jake hangouts?
Hi all :) What a day...
Thanks for the calendar info Welliwont - glad to hear Iwasn't imagining the sticker calendar :)
CWG I'll try and do a list of places - I'm struggling for time at the moment but I'll give it a go. Once I get a glass of wine in me tonight I should be able ;)
Christie - sounds like you'll be over there pretty soon. I expect a full report :D
That's a shame about Broadway :( Just as well Jake's not supposed to be on stage. Imagine him being cancelled :-O
I'll be staying near Central Park, CWG. I'll be planning a trip to the village too! And lots and lots of other places.
I will most definitely give you a full report of my visit, but I want one from CWG first!
I didn't know that Broadway was on strike! Oh no! I had plans to see a Broadway and offbroadway play. *sulks*
I know, it's a shame about Broadway. If you google broadway strike 2007 you'll get a list of shows cancelled. Some theatres aren't effected and they list those too like Xanadu and Mary Poppins seem to be playing. Hopefully they will resolve this, I;m headed down Sunday so there is hope.
Ok,it's official- I need help! I've just spent the best part of half an hour on hold waiting to speak to British Gas Customer (lack of) Services and naturally was passing the time looking at pics of Jake while I waited. Anyway, when someone finally answered and asked for my surname I started to say "It's Gyllen..." before I realised what I was saying and corrected myself! Talk about wishful thinking! I don't think the British Gas woman was really listening though so hopefully the men in white coats aren't on their way just yet!
*LOL* I like it! Hey, maybe the reason the woman wasn't fully listening is because she was lost in her own Jake daydream. :)
TL, too funny! I've caught myself Gyllen daydreaming too.
Christie, make sure you go to Columbus Circle shopping which is right near Central park area, good shopping there. If you get dropped off at Washington Square that's where all the actors hangout at all those restaurants around there. If you go to the Spotted Pig your sure to see Heath there, I hear he eats there all the time, it has an upstairs lounge, and get their hamburger and fries to die for. Eat at the Blue Fin at the W hotel in Times Square if you get the chance, otherwise try Angelo and Maxi's or Nobu 57 (lot's of celebrities there). Have fun.
Hi Twisted Logic, I love your little Jake-daydreaming story. It's the only way to pass the time when waiting on the telephone line, especially if its to someone like British Gas!
CWG, thanks for all the NYC info, that's much appreciated. I have heard of the Spotted Pig, which sounds like a good British pub name! LOL
I hope the plays I am interested in are not going to be on strike, but I will certainly check before I go.
Are you going for a special occasion? Mine's for my birthday, although that's this Friday (when I'll be in Paris!), so I'm really making my birthday last. I arrive there on Thanksgiving, but sadly I'll miss the Parade.
If I see Jake and/or Heath, that will be like all my birthdays come at once!
Hi everyone :) Made it home - and the Merlot (from California, of course) is open.
TL - that is hysterical! Maybe you should just have gone with it and played the role!
CWG - it sounds like you know better than me where to go in Jake's NYC :D
I hope you have a wonderful birthday in Patis Christie. What a trip!
Waves at Neely :)
We were having fun at your expense last nite WDW!
I know Jake hangs in the West Village mostly and he's eaten at a restaurant named Pastis. Other than that I think it's a guessing game because there are just so many cool places to go.
Hope you have a great Birthday, wish I was in Paris Christie. Let's keep our fingers crossed between you and I someones bound to see either Jake and/or Heath or both.
I'm going to NY with my sister-in-law, it's about 1 hr flying time so I go whenever I get the opportunity, mostly just for 2-3 day trips. Unfortunately Fran isn't a Jake fan but she puts up with my Jake antics.
Ahhhh WDW - always the victim never the bride ;) Sounds like you're going to have a good time CWG :D
Evening WDW, hope you enjoy your wine. I have to confess to not being good on wines, other than preferring white to red. I'm being quite reserved tonight, just drinking a refreshing cranberry juice.
CWG, I think WDW is right, you do seem to know an awful lot about Jake's hangouts!! Wouldn't it be really great if one of us or both of saw Jake and/or Heath? I don't know what I'd do though, probably fall over or something equally embarrassing.
I'm so envious NYC is only one hour's flying time away from you. It will be taking me 7 hours, but it will be worth every second. Paris is only just under a couple of hours away so that's not so bad.
I heard today that BBM is being shown on the big screen somewhere in NYC on the Sunday I am there, but I think it will be when I am heading back to the airport! I got really excited when I heard that...i wonder if I can get to watch it on the flight home as a consolation! Do they offer choice of films, or do you just get what you are given?
Hi Christie - I hope you get to see BBM. On a trip to LA earlier this year I was able to watch BBM all the way across the ocean. The lady next to me, from Hong Kong, said to me 'Is he your boyfriend?' pointing to Jake on the screen (I'd made her watch it too!) and I had to think for a moment!
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