Montgomery Clift rolling cigarette
during shooting of 'Red River', circa 1948
during shooting of 'Red River', circa 1948
The Advocate: There are so many biographies of Montgomery Clift and numerous websites devoted to him. What was the biggest surprise you learned about him while researching your book?
Amy Lawrence: I was most impressed by Clift’s canny understanding of his own image. Many biographers depict him as refusing to participate in the Hollywood star system, but that didn’t mean he was ignorant of it. He understood how an actor’s image was built and maintained. In giving interviews or choosing roles, he knew exactly how to shape a performance to achieve the effect he wanted — and to resist the efforts of others to simplify a character. For instance, he was aware that screenwriters and directors often wanted to make the hero perfect; Clift wanted to make the character human, complicated, and not always admirable.
Q: Clift is often spoken of in context as a “gay actor” or in conjunction with Marlon Brando and James Dean. What do you see as Clift’s singular legacy?
A: Brando and Dean both thought of Clift as singular. Brando saw Clift as his only major competition, and Dean saw him as a model, an ideal to emulate. Unlike those performers, Clift’s best work has not become dated. In Red River, From Here to Eternity, A Place in the Sun, I Confess, and half a dozen others, his performances are impeccable. At his best he is never mannered or predictable. His performances are subtle, intelligent, graceful, and deeply empathetic regardless of the character’s flaws.
Q: How did Clift’s being gay — or bisexual, as some suggest — when it was still taboo affect his drinking, drug taking, and ultimate downward spiral?
A: The homophobia of the time, which intensified nationally just as Clift’s career was beginning in the late 1940s and early ’50s, certainly exerted pressure on Clift. A serious relationship with choreographer Jerome Robbins in the ’40s threatened both their careers when Robbins was blackmailed into testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings regarding communists and other “subversives” in Washington and the entertainment community. I would be hesitant, though, to cast Clift as a “sad young man,” “self-loathing homosexual,” or fit him into any other category into which gay men were sorted from the 1950s to ’70s. Alcoholism affects everyone, and in the postwar period heavy drinking was routine across the board. By the time Clift’s drinking became full-blown alcoholism, it was impossible to disentangle from his devastating car accident, the prescription painkillers he needed at the time, and his professional fear regarding the damage done to his face. In the latter part of his career, his drinking and drug taking were so dominant in his life that he couldn’t function without them. Paradoxically, at the point when he worked with unsupportive or openly hostile homophobic producers and directors, the drugs and drinking sustained him as much as they destroyed him.
Q: You write about the fan magazines of the 1950s that frequently used sexually suggestive headlines such as “Who Is Monty Kidding?” How well known was the truth about Clift’s sexuality during that era?
A: Clift worked in a period when fan magazines were challenged by scandal magazines, each promising “the truth” about stars’ private lives. Ironically, even the scandal rags did not want any “truth” firmly established because that would rob them of the chance to repeatedly tantalize readers with the next promised exposé. Biographical information suggests that people who worked with Clift always “knew” in exact proportion to what they wanted to know. Fans likewise. Everyone minimized the complexity of Clift’s emotional relationships — with men, older women, young women — in order to maintain the image of the actor that appealed to them most.
Q: A recent article in Newsweek suggests audiences can’t accept gay actors as romantic leading men when we know the truth about their real-life sexuality and uses Rock Hudson as an example. How do you think this applies to Clift, who had such intense chemistry on-screen with Elizabeth Taylor and other actresses?
A: When audiences think they know something about an actor’s personal sexuality it becomes available as a touchstone to spectators watching a performance but is never mandatory. People judging a performance often appreciate it most the more it varies from what we think we know about the performer — casting against type, nice people playing psychos, beautiful actresses playing ugly. If we think of Clift as an actor, then his persuasiveness as a romantic lead opposite Taylor, Olivia de Havilland, or Jennifer Jones increases our appreciation of his skill as he seems to become inseparable from the role.
Another issue is history itself. As new generations are introduced to Clift and Hudson, they often react to the performers without knowing any biographical information about them. They are also less invested in “the truth” than those who experienced a change in their perception through revelations and the exposure of secrets. The freer sexuality of Brando or Dean, for instance, has not come to dominate their images.
Q: How do you think Clift would have fared personally and professionally if he began his career today, with the intrusion of the Internet and paparazzi?
A: The intrusion of the media today is offset by the openness of some gay performers — though not romantic leading men just yet. As Tom Cruise’s career shows, it is possible to withstand rumors and media speculation if you have the power and the will to do so. Because Clift was never as closeted as Rock Hudson, I don’t believe he would fight terribly hard to maintain the illusion of offscreen heterosexuality. He might be more likely to take a Keanu Reeves approach, where the actor neither courts nor tries to dispel the fantasies of any fan. In several roles in the severely repressive 1950s he even courted audiences to read his characters — and maybe himself — as gay in the casually flirtatious scenes in Red River, the rejection of heterosexual relationships in I Confess, Suddenly, Last Summer, and Freud, the material on gay Army life that acts as a subtext throughout From Here to Eternity, and the relationship with Frank Sinatra’s character in the film.
Source: Advocate, The Most Beautiful Man in Film
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Jake said they had fights on set, then he beats the crap out of him during a scene?! Is Jake a masochist?
Nah, he just understood and liked him.
It was because Anne and Jake complained they had to be naked so much, so that Zwick also took off his clothes and stood there naked during the photo shoot. So, Jake put his hand to his mouth in shock. LOL.
Why would that be chosen for the poster, though? It doesn't represent the subject of the movie, and it doesn't make sense. Plus, Anne's expression doesn't match Jake's. Still an odd poster.
but as a person he seemed difficult to be around and very moody.
you were around Heath in person?
you were around Heath in person?
No, I wasn't, but that’s my impression of him. I’m not saying Heath was a jerk to Jake or anything like that, I think it was obvious he liked him, still, from stories and interviews it looks to me like Jake often tried to please him while he was sullen. Now to read Jake has an understanding he was inferior to Heath...what the hell? I don’t know why it bothers me so much, it just does.
Any transcript of the q&a available yet?
Asked whom he'd like to work with, he said with PT Anderson, Gosling and Michelle.
Awwww :)
I never heard of PT Anderson, I must admit. Though it would be awesome to see Ryan Gosling and Jake work together. As for Michelle, maybe they are already looking for a project together? Would be great. :)
I really dislike the Heath bashing here. NONE OF YOU knew this man when he was alive. Jake did and from all accounts, he was a sweet, sensitive, kind person and a good and generous friend. Whatever happened between him and Michelle happened between him and Michelle. Heath was very young--he didn't want to settle down---maybe if he had lived, he would be at that stage later on--late 30s and over. But in his 20s, he didn't. That doesn't make him a bad person. Jake is hardly settled down either.
And Jake has spoken about how he admired Heath (GQ interview), even how he was "enamored" by him.
I'd love to see Jake work with Ryan G and Michelle--definitely.
Now to read Jake has an understanding he was inferior to Heath...what the hell? I don’t know why it bothers me so much, it just does.
It was probably the interpretation of an attendee and not what Jake said or meant. Better chill and wait for a transcript to emerge before freaking out. ;)
The only thing I didn't like about Heath was his playing ways with women. He was so good with words, told women what they wanted to hear, was the most romantic guy, just to get them and when he was tired of them he dumped them and moved on to another woman.
LOL this is totally typical behavior of most guys (and girls) his age. What do you expect, him or everyone in the world to be ready to marry and settle down by age 25?
Hopefully most critics will agree with Denby's praise of LAOD. Fingers crossed.
It was probably the interpretation of an attendee
Exactly. Some people associate admiration of another with inferiority of one's self. They don't get that you can appreciate someone else's talent or quality without discounting yours, and they apply that mindthink to others as well.
Report from Gyllenbabble (yes I know, and I don´t care):
"He spoke how much he admired Heath and what an incredible performance he gave. He also said that Heath was dead serious when it came to the fight scenes, calling Heath a scrapper and Jake was more into the Ben Kingsley school of fighting: pretend you got hit and then pull your head away, Heath really beat the shit out of him!! Mentioned the aging of the character and how the crew made fun of his exaggerated 40 year old act, I've heard the story before but it was funny to hear it again."
"LAOD:Jake really loved making this movie and boy did he have sex on the brain IMO! Could have been the subject but even when Ed mentioned that Jake and Annie both have big eyes, Jake said that was important for sex! Denby mentioned the posted and Ed said that it was him in the poster next to Jake after they told him they were tired of taking their clothes off, Ed offered and then did get naked to the shock and horror to Jake! He joked they pasted on Annie's head, then said that the reason Jake had his hand over his mouth was because Ed was in the room naked and he wasn't suppose to tell"
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Both Jake and Ed were so excited and proud of this film and Denby loved it, said that their chemistry was electric and predicted that this film would make Jake more of a star than he is already."
big eyes, Jake said that was important for sex!
I have big doll-like eyes. Hey Jake you wanna have sex?
big eyes
I have a big eye. Here's licking at me, kid!
LOL
Nah, he just understood and liked him.
That (they also both described each other as sensitive in interviews) and they seemed to have some kind of emotional bond.
So far, IMO, Jake had the best on screen chemistry with Heath.
I enjoyed his chemistry with Gemma A. too. I have no idea how LAOD will turn out, but I think that Anne and Jake's chemisty will be great. Maybe even as good as with Heath. We'll see. :)
Hopefully most critics will agree with Denby's praise of LAOD. Fingers crossed."
Bear in mind that Denby was the host and of COURSE he's going to be nice to Jake and treat him well. I bet he will NOT be the one reviewing this film (that will probably be Anthony Lane).
I wish interviewers would stop asking Jake about Heath. He talked about it in GQ, what else do they want him to say?
The media acts like Heath was Jake’s BFF with all these questions. They blew their friendship out of proportion in 2005/2006 and now with this issue. Do they ask Heath's other famous friends Matt Damon, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix etc about him like they do Jake? I don't think Jake likes it and I really doubt Heath would have liked it either.
3:27 PM - why is that bohtering you?
You realize that Heath's two iconic performances were in BBM and TDK? If you read interviews with Bale, you'll see they ask him about Heath too. And don't forget Jake is Heath's daughter's godfather. Celeb gf, symbolic gf, doesn't matter.
Interviewers still ask Keanu Reeves about River Phoenix.
They blew their friendship out of proportion in 2005/2006 and now with this issue.
Still can't stand Jake and Heath's friendship? How sad is that.
big eyes, Jake said that was important for sex!
LOL, what a goof. Anne and Jake really have big eyes though.
You realize that Heath's two iconic performances were in BBM and TDK?
So will they ask Jake about Heath for the rest of his life? How much more is there to say about working on BBM with Heath? We heard it all before. I just think it's pointless to keep badgering the poor guy about someone as private as Heath, who ironically hated doing interviews. Even if their movie wasn't a success like TDK and BBM, Matt Damon worked with Heath as well and from what I read they were good friends but no one thinks to ask him anything...
Still can't stand Jake and Heath's friendship? How sad is that.
Not true but I have common sense, sorry.
Bear in mind that Denby was the host and of COURSE he's going to be nice to Jake and treat him well. I bet he will NOT be the one reviewing this film (that will probably be Anthony Lane).
I wonder if Jake already has a hunch about the movie's real buzz and if he has an idea how it'll be received?
Still can't stand Jake and Heath's friendship? How sad is that.
Not true but I have common sense, sorry.
Denby didn't ask about their friendship. He asked about working with Heath, as far as I can tell. And so what if they were't close friends? He's still godfather to Matilda and befriended with Michelle. Actually it's not important how close they were anymore. That chapter is closed and a new has opened. It's best to move on and stop pondering over things that are over for good 3:49 PM.
Not true but I have common sense, sorry.
Your hatred is transparent and has nothing to do with common sense.
Your hatred is transparent and has nothing to do with common sense.
My hatred of what? All I was saying is I wish they'd give Jake a break with the questions about Heath.
a new has opened
What chapter is that? Jake is still closeted and his career is far from great. I think Jake is in a not so good state, too.
4:01 PM, You already forgot about this? "The media acts like Heath was Jake’s BFF with all these questions. They blew their friendship out of proportion in 2005/2006 and now with this issue."
his career is far from great. I think Jake is in a not so good state
I wouldn't be either if I delivered flop after flop (after Zodiac). I hope for him he'll get his career back on track soon.
I think Jake is in a not so good state, too.
I agree. I can't explain it and I might be wrong, IMO he's depressed or something is wrong with him. It's mostly in his eyes.
My hatred of what? All I was saying is I wish they'd give Jake a break with the questions about Heath.
And why?
They don't seem to ask Michelle about Heath anymore in any interviews, printed or other. She probably requests it beforehand. Jake could do that too, if it's really bothering him.
4:08 PM, no, I didn’t, because it's not hatred, it’s called reality. Jake and Heath weren’t BFFs by any stretch of imagination, the press pushed that idea and I think it turned around to bite them, especially Jake, in the ass.
And why?
I already said why. Scroll up.
4:28 PM, YAWN and what's with all the unnecessary drama? I mean seriously.
Can we move on? Thanks.
4:29 PM, tell that to 3:38 PM/3:55 PM/4:08 PM/4:13 PM who keeps pestering me, accusing me of being a hater and won't let this go, okay? Thanks.
I already said why. Scroll up.
You talked about their alleged non existant friendship, not why press shouldn't ask Jake about a co-star from a movie classic? Even if it was a known fact they didn't like each other or were "just" co-stars, they'd still ask him, unless he permits all Heath questions.
4:29 PM, tell that to 3:38 PM/3:55 PM/4:08 PM/4:13 PM who keeps pestering me, accusing me of being a hater and won't let this go, okay? Thanks.
But it was YOU who started this nonsense.
4:08 PM, no, I didn’t, because it's not hatred, it’s called reality. Jake and Heath weren’t BFFs by any stretch of imagination, the press pushed that idea and I think it turned around to bite them, especially Jake, in the ass.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Johnny Depp are liars, they weren't friends with Heath because celebrities can't be friends if there are no paparazzi pictures to prove it! I'm sure you know better than Jake and Johnny about their relationship with Heath! Duh!
I agree. I can't explain it and I might be wrong, IMO he's depressed or something is wrong with him. It's mostly in his eyes.
That beard doesn't help either.
But it was YOU who started this nonsense.
What nonsense, that they should leave Jake alone about Heath? It's my opinion, alright? And I will post it if I please, like everyone else writes their opinions on here.
You are forgetting Gilliam. No pap pics but friends. Or Shekar Kapur.
Report from Gyllenbabble (yes I know, and I don´t care)
Ha! Wait when UV hears about this! LOL
What nonsense, that they should leave Jake alone about Heath? It's my opinion, alright? And I will post it if I please, like everyone else writes their opinions on here.
Of course you are free to express your opinion. But what is your opinion? You just stated that you don't believe they were friends. But can you explain why interviewers shouldn't ask Jake about his famous co-star from an iconic movie?
Stop being so emotional and try giving a rational answer. :)
What nonsense, that they should leave Jake alone about Heath?
Why are you playing stupid? How many times do we need to repeat that we have a problem with you calling Jake a liar based on nothing: "The media acts like Heath was Jake’s BFF with all these questions. They blew their friendship out of proportion in 2005/2006 ..." ?
Stop being so emotional and try giving a rational answer. :)
Emotional? No, it just bothers me that people don't read my posts and turn around and accuse me of things.
What more can they ask about Heath as a co-star that they haven't already? Not having read the full transcript only some bits, I can say nothing new was said by Jake. What point is there in asking the same things over and over? Do you think he likes it, I doubt it.
4:50 PM, but the media DOES act like Jake and Heath were BBFs, did you forget that after Heath died everyone was more interested in Jake, a statement from him or whatever than in Heath's family and very close friends? They DID blow their friendship out of proportion.
Emotional? No, it just bothers me that people don't read my posts and turn around and accuse me of things.
I think people read your posts but you weren't giving the requested answer.
Do you think he likes it, I doubt it.
I don't know. I can't read his mind. Maybe they'll restrict Heath/BBM questions during LAOD promo?
Thanks for finally answering the question. :)
They DID blow their friendship out of proportion.
They did not. Jake said that he and Heath were good friends, that they shared something special and magical.
Anonymous said...
I agree. I can't explain it and I might be wrong, IMO he's depressed or something is wrong with him. It's mostly in his eyes.
October 03, 2010 4:13 PM
I agree, that was the first thing I noticed...a kind of sadness in his eyes. Or possibly fatigue, I think he looks unwell.
Maybe Heath tricked Jake and Michelle into thinking they were BFFs and soulmates respectively? To Michelle: "Michelle, you are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, you are so intelligent, so talented, you are my soulmate and I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
To Jake: "Jake, you are my best friend now, we get along so well, you should be my baby's godfather on top of that, I like the homoerotic vibes between us."
After filming and promo was over, Heath thought, "What the heck did I do?" "How can I get rid of those two losers now?". "Fuck, fuck, fuck..."
Matt Damon worked with Heath as well and from what I read they were good friends but no one thinks to ask him anything..."
The Brothers Grimm wasn't a good movie; BBM was a classic movie--groundbreaking too.
Jake said that he and Heath were good friends, that they shared something special and magical.
Jake must have really enjoyed the shit being kicked out of him by Heath. Did someone say masochist? ;)
LOL, I'm just kidding.
Brothers Grimm was awful but Matt Damon and Heath were friends. Heath said he admired Matt very much, I think it ran both ways. A quote from Matt that is from before Heath died:
"Some people get into this business and they're so afraid to lose anything. They try to protect their position like clinging to a beachhead. These actors end up making really safe choices. I never wanted to go that route. If I go down, I'm going down swinging. I know that's the way Heath Ledger feels and Ben Affleck feels the same way, too. We want to take the big swings."
Matt Damon wasn't a "special" friend. ;)
Matt Damon worked with Heath as well and from what I read they were good friends but no one thinks to ask him anything..."
Not true. Here's an interview from December 2009 where Matt talks about Heath. You just think it's unusual or unfair for Jake to get asked about Heath because you're concentrating on Jake and you follow him. All actors pretty much get asked the same questions over and over. I'm sure Jake's used to it.
Matt Damon, golden boy
"'"Heath's the best actor I've ever worked with," he says. "Coming off The Brothers Grimm, which wasn't particularly well-received, I remember telling people about him. 'Heath Ledger, you mean the guy from A Knight's Tale?' they would say. I'd tell them, 'No, you wait!' And then he did Brokeback Mountain and The Dark Knight. People just got a glimpse of what he was going to do. He was so full of life. I don't think I'll ever get over that, nor will anybody who knew him. He was a miracle of a man. It's just horrible. It sucks." He starts to tear up, and gulps down some much-needed mineral water."
Bale has said some heart-felt things about Heath as well.
I wouldn't be either if I delivered flop after flop (after Zodiac). I hope for him he'll get his career back on track soon.
Eh. Maybe we should hope his movies flop so he can get a great TV series, we can see him week after week, and he can come out.
I agree. I can't explain it and I might be wrong, IMO he's depressed or something is wrong with him. It's mostly in his eyes.
That beard doesn't help either.
I completely agree with both of these posts.
Bale hit him too hard and made him take all those fatal pills, he should STFU
Or possibly fatigue, I think he looks unwell.
Your eyes would be tired too if you had to spend hours and hours of PR time squinting at strippers thru heavy smoky air.
LMAO!
I wonder what's wrong with Jake, in a couple pics at the festival he looks like he's about to burst into tears. I hope he knows his emotional and mental well being are more important than his career, if that's what it is. So he had a few flops, it's not the end of the world!
It's the end of HIS world!
I don't care about Daddy's movies as long as he has money to buy me food.
Well, since we're talking about Heath right now again, he too had a string of flops pre BBM. All Jake needs is another critical and commercial hit. Hopefully he will sooner than later.
It's the end of HIS world!
I can't tell if you're joking or you're serious.
Jake Gyllenhaal at the New Yorker festival 10/2/10
Jake discusses how he'd like to do things other than acting
Funny how he's constantly rubbing/holding his hands together in most of the pics and in one, pulling at his left hand ring finger. Like he wears them but took them off for the event and unconsciously misses/feels naked without them.
I noticed Jake always plays with his hands when his nervous.
Speaking of Zodiac, I just saw David Fincher's new film, "The Social Network." It's absolutely brilliant!!
Well maybe that's it then.
Well maybe that's it then.
LOL the hands playing not Fincher.
"Speaking of Zodiac, I just saw David Fincher's new film, "The Social Network." It's absolutely brilliant!!"
Gonna see it next weekend.
Like he wears them but took them off for the event and unconsciously misses/feels naked without them.
Took what off? We never saw Jake wearing a ring on his left hand ring finger.
Took what off? We never saw Jake wearing a ring on his left hand ring finger.
JFC. MAYBE took off rings off of ANY finger. The "ring on left finger" was just an example of how he was playing/pulling at a finger because that was the only pic where he's specifically playing with one finger, and it just happened to be the left hand ring finger. I'm stating the facts, that he's playing with his hands in the pics. I added my theory about why. But just because you see the phrase "left hand ring finger" you are insinuating that I'm saying Jake wore one on that finger?!
Well, since we're talking about Heath right now again, he too had a string of flops pre BBM. All Jake needs is another critical and commercial hit. Hopefully he will sooner than later.
I'm sure Heath hoped his movies would be successful, but I think Jake cares more about being seen as an A-list movie star than Heath ever did. That's not a criticism of Jake, I just think they had different outlooks as far as that goes. Maybe because Jake grew up in HW.
But just because you see the phrase "left hand ring finger" you are insinuating that I'm saying Jake wore one on that finger?!
I'm not 7:17PM, but tbh, that's how I interpreted that phrase, too.
But just because you see the phrase "left hand ring finger" you are insinuating that I'm saying Jake wore one on that finger?!
Insinuating??? YOU suggested that Jake wears a ring on that finger, please read 7:05 PM again.
Whether Jake ever makes another successful movie or not his place in cemented in history. Donnie Darko, Bubble Boy and especially Jake Twist will live forever.
Whether Jake ever makes another successful movie or not his place is cemented in history. Donnie Darko, Bubble Boy and especially Jake Twist will live forever.
^^ITA
I'm sure he'll make more successful movies. He hasn't even turned 30 yet :)
Rings on Left Finger
Actually, Jake use to wear rings on his left finger, particularly during 2005 when he supposedly was toying with coming out. One of those rings was a black diamond that he innocently described as an “engagement ring” to himself, but suddenly disappeared from his hand right before he started promoting Jarhead and BBM at the end of the year.
IMDB: The Top 20 Actors of the Last 20 Years
Heath is #19.
Nick News Special to Highlight Anti-Gay Bullying
?? All I get on the link is "403 Fan Sites.org Forbidden" and there's 2 other links listed. ??
Sorry, I was telling this to 9:59's ring link.
*checks to see if there are any other 9:59s or 10:35s*
Nope! In the clear!
Oh, good. I'm glad the link worked for you 10:35. The pictures are at Iheartjakemedia. Here's a closer look of Jake's left hand.
Another Left Hand Ring Photo
LoL no, no 10:52. What I meant was I was in the clear from making another mistake of addressing someone when there are two comments at the same time ( your first link is still the same message). Thanks for the newer link though!
Oops your newer link doesn't work either, it goes to the same 403 Fan Sites [ http://fan-sites.org/404/403.html ]. Odd since your link reads IHJ when I hover over it. Are you perhaps the owner or admin of IHJ, and if you have the Fan Sites site open, are any IHJ pic links automatically going thru Fan Sites? ;) ~Because I happen to notice that the IHJ pic site is hosted by Fan-Sites.Org~
Still can't stand Jake and Heath's friendship? How sad is that.
waht a stupid comment and a lame comeback. grow up.
What chapter is that? Jake is still closeted and his career is far from great. I think Jake is in a not so good state, too.
Ok, you think his career is not great. Why are you hear? What's your purpose of being here because it seems like you don't like him being closeted? Maybe he will come out when he's ready if he's gay. Have you ever thought about that?
If he's gay, should he come out for you?
They did not. Jake said that he and Heath were good friends, that they shared something special and magical.
^^ Jake having stated that, should he still be bambarded with the questions about Heath as if they were involved.
Still can't stand Jake and Heath's friendship? How sad is that.
waht a stupid comment and a lame comeback. grow up.
Truth hurts, doesn't it? Good.
Actually, Jake use to wear rings on his left finger, particularly during 2005 when he supposedly was toying with coming out.
Yes, but not his left hand ring finger.
"Funny how he's constantly rubbing/holding his hands together in most of the pics and in one, pulling at his left hand ring finger."
Trolly, you're an idiot.
Actually, Jake use to wear rings on his left finger, particularly during 2005 when he supposedly was toying with coming out.
I thought the rings meant he was married to Austin and had 6 BT's
15 Sep 2010
A collection of affectionate letters written by Oscar Wilde to a young male magazine editor have been revealed for the first time.
Penned in his own hand, the revealing letters appear to show the poet struggling with his homosexuality at a time when it was punishable by prison. In fact eight years after he wrote these letters Wilde began his famous two years in HMP Reading for "gross indecency" with the son of a lord.
During his time writing and editing for Society Magazines in London Wilde wrote a series of letters in 1887 to fellow editor Alsager Vian inviting him for 'cigars and Italian wine' The main content relates to the business that would take place between an editor and his writers.
However, after the first letter Wilde continually invites Vian to visit him: "Will be at home tomorrow afternoon, so glad if you come down for tea. "We must have an Evening together soon over our journalism article." In the final letter Wilde goes to great lengths to encourage a meeting. "Come and dine at Pagani's in Portland Street on Friday 7.30pm. No dress, just ourselves and a flask of Italian wine. Afterwards we will smoke cigarettes and Talk over the Journalistic article, could we go to your rooms, I am so far off, and clubs are difficult to Talk in."
"Till Thursday night. This is all wrong, isn't it. Truly yours, Oscar Wilde"
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde was born in 1854 and after leaving Oxford Magdalene College seemed to lack direction in his career. From 1886-89 he wrote for and edited Society Magazines. In 1895 he was accused by the Marquess of Queensbury of corrupting his son, Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde sued and lost, the court declared that Queensbury's accusation was justified, 'true in substance and in fact'.
On May 25, 1895 Wilde and Alfred Taylor were convicted of gross indecency and sentenced to two years' hard labour. Wilde was released on the 19 May 1897 and left England the next day for the continent never to return and to spend his last three years under the name Sebastian Melmoth.
His final address was the Hôtel d'Alsace in Paris and he died there of cerebral meningitis on 30 November 1900 aged 46. Today fans from across the world come to visit his grave and statue in the Père Lachaise cemetery, in Paris.
Telegraph
We're cute AND smart!
I wonder if Jake taught Atticus to sniff out well-hung gay guys.
"When I got to baggage claim, I actually walked up to the dog. I love dogs and petted Nickey, the beautiful shepherd mix, and she sat down. That indicates to the handler that I had marijuana on me. I didn't know that, I just thought that dog loved me. Then another dog came over and it sat down as well and I petted that dog too. I was thinking these dogs love me they can tell I'm a dog person."
LOL :)
I love dogs and petted Nickey, the beautiful shepherd mix, and she sat down
Bad dog!!!
I wonder if Jake taught Atticus to sniff out well-hung gay guys.
*Damn, why didn't I think of that!*
I was thinking these dogs love me they can tell I'm a dog person."
They could tell you were a bong person!
LOL :)
Happy birthday Stephen! Happy belated birthday Ramona!
Jake Gyllenhaal was one to kiss and tell this weekend, dishing on his on-screen lip locks with Hollywood's A-List celebs.
The hunky actor, perched in a director's chair at the SVA Theater in Chelsea Saturday night, dished on his discomfort when it came to silver screen smooches during the New Yorker Festival.
"It's inevitably uncomfortable," Gyllenhall said. "It's inevitably awkward. And everybody's in on it. No mater how intimate it is, everybody's in on it. Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom."
Gyllenhaal, joined on stage by film critic David Denby and director of his latest film "Love & Other Drugs" Ed Zwick, said it's hard to get hot and heavy when there's a crew watching.
"There's this weird sense of being watched," he confessed. "If you've ever made out with anybody and you know you're being watched, you can't help but watch yourself. And that just takes the sexiness right out of it."
He also spoke openly about his infamous on-screen kiss with Heath Ledger in the 2005 Oscar-nominated "Brokeback Mountain."
"This has been hard for me to explain for years," he said. "It was about more than just kissing. We had very little to do with that scene being as powerful as it was."
He quipped, "So we just basically went up and slammed our mouths together. We were the instruments for something that was much bigger than both of us."
New York
Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom.
*cough*
"So we just basically went up and slammed our mouths together.
Yep, that looked painful.
should he still be bambarded with the questions about Heath
bombarded? Oh the drama! LOL. Exaggerate much? Stop ignoring the posts that rationally explain that other actors are still asked about Heath and that all actors get asked repetitive questions. Jake will be fine - you're obviously way more bothered by this than he is.
Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom."
Remember when Ang Lee said when he was shooting Jake and Heath in the tent (second time) he was very moved because he saw "private feelings" coming from Jake.
Maybe that's why Ang pushed Heath towards Jake, according to him? ;)
Woo Hoo! Jake Finally Gets It Right With New Movie!
If you were worried that the sandy residue of Prince of Persia would stay lodged in your Jake Gyllenhaal-loving brain forever, then get ready to forget the hunk ever starred in that disaster of an action flick.
We recently saw Love and Other Drugs—Jake's latest flick that hits theatres next month—and it's good...really good. And while the movie made us completely forget Jake's recent box-office blunder, could it earn him a second Oscar nom?
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Eh, probably not.
Though, that's not to say Jake wasn't fantastic in the role—have we made that clear yet, 'cause we're more than happy to say it half a dozen more times.
In fact, we have to say we're relieved, because the part is everything we've been telling J.G. to play: funny, boyishly charming and sincere (something that's been lacking from his recent trips to the big screen and tabloid persona).
Hell, nice boy Jake playing a total womanizer was even perfect! Come to think of it, his chemistry with costar Anne Hathaway is some of the hottest we've seen of late—and definitely the most sizzlin' from Jakey (including his offscreen chem with broads like Reese Witherspoon).
And when the material gets heavier, he busts out those acting chops we knew he had all along. He's back to that old-school emotional stuff he does so well and which we've been dying to see again.
Consider us giddy with Gyllenhaal glee.
All signs point upward if this movie is any indication of Jake's projects to come. We knew the guy had a good head on his shoulders.
Oh, and the fact that he's naked a good portion of the film didn't hurt either. We'll definitely be getting in line and shelling out our hard-earned bucks to take another peak at his tush...and abs...and arms...well, let's just say we'll be seeing the movie again.
http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/the_awful_truth/b203580_woo_hoo_jake_finally_gets_it_right_with.html
Jake seems to have best chemistry with his BBM cast mates. :)
This has been hard for me to explain for years," he said. "It was about more than just kissing. We had very little to do with that scene being as powerful as it was."
He quipped, "So we just basically went up and slammed our mouths together. We were the instruments for something that was much bigger than both of us.
Awwww. :)
I see the Heath Hater is still with us. :(
People are exaggerating with the PoP hate. The movie wasn't that bad.
bombarded? Oh the drama! LOL. Exaggerate much? Stop ignoring the posts that rationally explain that other actors are still asked about Heath and that all actors get asked repetitive questions. Jake will be fine - you're obviously way more bothered by this than he is.
I don't agree. Jake is asked about Heath almost everytime someone interviews him. Heath other co-stars are not. If you want to obsesess for years over their bbm chemistry and success you can, but don't act as if anyone else see it as annoying and rightfully so. Most interviewers ask the questions so often as if no other actors has played in a gay movie, then some ask about the kiss and how was it constantly. Like they're obsessed with it and it's something he should be ashamed of and how on earth did you two do it. Should he be explaining this the rest of his life?
My answer is No.
I see the Heath Hater is still with us. :(
There's only one?!
Why didn't Ted say anything about Anne's performance?
Jake doesn't seem bothered talking about Heath. If he is, he can say he doesn't want to discuss it. I'm glad he's talking about it, as long as he's ok with it.
Jake obviously isn't ashamed of it, in any way, 10:59. Lately, the interview questions have been quite respectful regarding Brokeback, IMO. Talking about the kiss is fine in that context.
I don't agree. Jake is asked about Heath almost everytime someone interviews him.
That is simply NOT true, we do read and watch Jake's interviews.
Why didn't Ted say anything about Anne's performance?
He didn't notice her. Duh!
LOL their childish rants are proof that they are getting pretty frustrated, without anyone responding to their bating. They know that saying negative things about Heath is almost a sure-fire way to stir. Ignore. :)
In fact, I think we should expect another meltdown very soon. 10, 9, 8, 7 . . . *taps fingers and waits*
Jake doesn't seem bothered talking about Heath. If he is, he can say he doesn't want to discuss it.
^^ What? you would have 5 days of discusion on this site and 2 weeks of discussion on OMG of Jake hate and negative comments about Jake's comments. Where have you been the last 2 1/2 years.
Calling trolly an idiot is too kind.
Good God, this is such a non topic. The interview was long, Jake was asked about many things including BBM and Heath. Not just about BBM. Read the whole thing on GB by a gal named Chicka. And get over it you drama queen.
I agree with Ted this is gonna be Jake's best performance since BBM. The field is loaded in the Best Actor award for and Oscar nom but odds are high that he could receive a Golden Globe nom for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical and maybe even a win.
11:16 AM - we wouldn't know about Jake's request not to be asked about Heath.
I hope so! :)
Most interviewers ask the questions so often as if no other actors has played in a gay movie, then some ask about the kiss and how was it constantly. Like they're obsessed with it
I agree. I didn't follow Milk promo, were Sean Penn and James Franco asked about the love scenes ad nauseam like Jake and Heath? Are they still asked about it like Jake is asked 5 years later? The kisses and sex scenes were quite tame in BBM compared to other (gay) movies but the press treats them like they were the only actors to ever smooch onscreen.
^^The movie touched many people's hearts. It was an instant classic. If I were Jake, I'd be proud of it.
If you want to obsesess for years
This is your funniest line yet. No one is obsessing EXCEPT FOR YOU and the more you continue you this the more obvious it is.
No one is obsessing EXCEPT FOR YOU and
^^
and what's your excuse Dear?
The interview was long, Jake was asked about many things including BBM and Heath.
He was asked about Heath only in relation to BBM. His death wasn't mentioned at all.
I think it's understandable because the Q&A was about Jake's career and BBM is the most iconic/successful movie in his resume. I don't see how they could've worked around Heath since he was his co-lead in BBM.
That said, I don't think Jake likes to be asked about Heath. JMO
Excuse for what, 11:29 AM?
I can understand that some posters here are indifferent to Heath. He seemed a bit difficult and people seemed to try to please him. He also seemed a bit of an arrogant alpha male but otoh was overly sensitive. He was a paradoxon. But he was how he was. Jake liked him. So what if he did? Many liked or rather admired him. Stop being so melodramatic.
People still talk about BBM because it was a cultural force, not just another movie. I think that was a good thing, and that it was one of the reasons people still talk and ask about it.
The movie touched many people's hearts. It was an instant classic. If I were Jake, I'd be proud of it.
But you are not Jake. He has played and hopefully will play many roles as an Actor should.
I agree the movie has touched many hearts, but life goes on and actors must move on to the next project.
11:32, the impressions and reports of those actors who had worked with Heath say just the opposite about him.
I agree with Destiny, Brokeback Mountain was a cultural force, and people can talk about it till the end of time as far as I'm concerned, I'm happy to hear about it. :)
But he was how he was. Jake liked him. So what if he did? Many liked or rather admired him. Stop being so melodramatic.
^^^
and such a hopeless romantic in a Slash type of way.
jusk joking just joking lol
But you are not Jake. He has played and hopefully will play many roles as an Actor should.
I agree the movie has touched many hearts, but life goes on and actors must move on to the next project.
Of course, but people and fans will always remember films like DD or BBM. How sad would it be if he didn't have any iconic movies or performances in his resumee? If he only had movies that people forget immediately after watching? You think he'd like that? IDK.
Jake will play many roles in his career. But there are many actors will roles that they are remembered for above all others, and Jake is one of them. Sor far anyway, for many, it's Jack Twist. He's lucky! :)
I agree the movie has touched many hearts, but life goes on and actors must move on to the next project.
WTF, you didn't notice that Jake filmed 8 movies since BBMt??????
Why are you so bothered with BBMt and Jake and Heath's friendship?
11:31 AM #1, finally a rational post. It's clear Jake was asked about Heath as a costar and like is or not, Heath IS Jake's most important costar to date.
WTF, you didn't notice that Jake filmed 8 movies since BBMt??????
Why are you so bothered with BBMt and Jake and Heath's friendship?
all I can say about your post ^^ is that apparently you failed reading comprehension is school.
Then ask yourself why are you so obsessed with Jake's and Heath's friendship / relationship and what it was.
11:49 AM, quit playing stupid.
Do you really think that no one would spot bullshit like "Jake is asked about Heath almost everytime someone interviews him" or "Jake and Heath weren’t BFFs by any stretch of imagination, the press pushed that idea"?
Can we please move on from this tirng topic that this annoying stirrer started?
I personally can't wait for LAOD promo to start. I wonder how Jake's and Anne's dynamic will be?He seemed to ignore her quite a bit during BBM promo. Some fans even thought he didn't like her.
11:49 AM, there will always be people obsessed with it, maybe not here, but you'll find them on YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr, so on. Whether because of BBM or for other reasons, and in spite of Heath's death and lack of material/info on Jake and Heath's off screen relationship/friendship some people still have a soft spot for them. John Lennon has been dead for 30 years and there are plenty of John/Paul shippers out there still. Best to accept it.
Jake Gyllenhaal sat down with David Denby at SVA Theater 1 last night to discuss his past films and his newest, "Love and Other Drugs." Denby said that the scenes between Gyllenhaal and his love interest, played by Anne Hathaway, were "electrifying." "You may do for straight sex what you did for gay sex," he said.
Gyllenhaal, twenty-nine, has played lovers to many. He took a moment to reflect on movie kissing and sex. "There is a weird sense of being watched," he said. "You can't help but watch yourself, which takes the sexiness out of it."
Ed Zwick, who directed the film, was also on hand, providing fortune-cookie insights into some of the darkest mysteries of Hollywood, a faraway land where "casting is love" and "sex is funny."
Asked what's in store for the future, Gyllenhaal admitted to having other interests. "Paul Newman is someone who I admire," he says. "I think I could make a really good salad dressing, too."
The New Yorker
Remember Ted HATED Brokeback Mountain--he mocked Jake's performance--even sneered when Jake got a Best Supporting Oscar nomination. Go back and check it on the archive (if it wasn't obliterated). Ted makes me ill. I can't believe how ANYONE can take ANYTHING he says with any credit considering the Baby Tile/now strippers nonsense. He's a joke.
"John Lennon has been dead for 30 years and there are plenty of John/Paul shippers out there still. Best to accept it."
Yeah but you can't compare a very long friendship and a groundbreaking musical partnership with two actors who worked together on one movie that turned out to be a classic and that was that. Heath/Jake's friendship/relationship was not on the same level as Lennon/McCartney. It's just not.
It's their work that is most remembered and is the most important thing, both Lennon/McCartney and Jake/Heath. As it should be.
Lennon and McCartney had a REAL and substantive and LONG friendship. Jake and Heath knew each other briefly--Jake had a crush on Heath and Heath liked him and then Heath died. The end. I don't mean to be crude and cruel but you can't compare Lennon and McCartney to Jake/Heath--not at all. Also, Lennon and McCartney were brilliant in their own right and magical together; Jake/Heath were great together...BECAUSE THEY HAD A GREAT SCRIPT and a GREAT DIRECTOR not because THEY THEMSELVES WERE BRILLIANT. Heath had talent but we'll never know what he could have accomplished; Jake has potential.
But you are not Jake.
And neither are you :) You might want to stop projecting your feelings onto him - you're bothered, we get it; but he's a professional and knows all the things that come along with it. He also understands the cultural significance of BBM.
Geez, 12:51 PM, I didn't say Jake and Heath were Lennon and McCarthy-like. It was an example to explain how death and no new pictures or interviews doesn't stop some fans from shipping two actors. I completely disagree that BBM was brilliant only because of the script and the director, WTF? Ang Lee needed two very good actors with convincing chemistry to pull it off. BBM is also an accomplishment for Jake and Heath as actors, please don't play down their merits. Their performances are a big deal also because they were only in their mid-twenties when they did BBM.
Anonymous said...
Can we please move on from this tirng topic that this annoying stirrer started?
I personally can't wait for LAOD promo to start. I wonder how Jake's and Anne's dynamic will be?He seemed to ignore her quite a bit during BBM promo. Some fans even thought he didn't like her.
All about egos and Anne was low man on the totem pole then. Things sure have changed. Although Jake may shine in LAOD but Anne will be the star.
All about egos and Anne was low man on the totem pole then.
True.
But as you noted, things sure have changed.
we get it; but he's a professional and knows all the things that come along with it. He also understands the cultural significance of BBM.
I agree he does understand the significance, but he, meaning Jake, is not obsessed with BBM or at least from what I've read and seen he doesn't seem to be.
YOU are, and you may be one who is obsessed with the idea that Heath and Jake was much more than they have stated. You, not Jake.
BBM was a wonderful movie, one of my best. But I don't look at this situation thru rose colored glasses either. I for one think Jake as being Heath's daughter's godfather is more PR. I know some won't agree, but that's my opinion. I think Jake and Heath respected and Liked each other, as most co-stars do. There are just those posters/fans who seem to want to make more out of their relationship and one would have to believe that it's because of a well directed and acted movie that BBm was. Not to mention the fans who the movie really touched. To me it's no more no less.
Most will probaly disagree, but I liked Anne the most out of the main BBM cast. She came off as the nicest, less complicated and most genuine of the buch. Of course I liked the rest as actors and was also intrigued by the rumors surrounding Jake (that's why I'm here). I had the feeling she liked Jake way more than vice versa.
I for one think Jake as being Heath's daughter's godfather is more PR.
Michelle agreed for her daughter to be used for PR? I don't know about that. On the other hand, some think she used her daughter to trap Heath whom she only knew for a few months beforehand. There is no way to know.
1:42PM, you don't know what you're talking about. I'm not obsessed with Heath or BBM and I'm not obsessed with Jake. I do find Toothy very intruiging, though ;) I don't bring the subject of Heath up, and I don't care if others do. I don't believe there was anything between H& J and there was nothing in any of my posts that indicated that so stop making things up. I was simply responding to your absurd over-the-top statements and your melodramatics and trying to help you get a grip. But I see it's useless. You've made your opinion clear, okay? But honestly, at this point, no one cares. So please do everyone a favor and stop. Thanks :)
I found it annoying how Jake gushed about Michelle's performance, but never praised Anne's. She was always full of praise for him. And the most annoying thing was him not thanking Anne when he won the BAFTA. He thanked Ang, Heath, Michelle, the writers, producers...everyone, just not her.
It bothered me somehow back in the day.
I don't understand Jake's seeming high opinion of him. He was a great actor, sure, but as a person he seemed difficult to be around and very moody. Jake said they had fights on set, then he beats the crap out of him during a scene?! Is Jake a masochist?
Not to start this topic again, I read Jake said in the interview that Heath was "such a loving guy" and during filming even when they beat each other up in that scene and argued onset there was an "air of love".
You see, Heath couldn't have been that bad, unless you think Jake is lying.
I was simply responding to your absurd over-the-top statements and your melodramatics and trying to help you get a grip. But I see it's useless. You've made your opinion clear, okay? But honestly, at this point, no one cares. So please do everyone a favor and stop. Thanks :)
Believe it or not, I have agreed with some of your opinions but since you and I post as anon, just as everyone else, some post/posters can get misunderstood and or misinterpreted.
I don't need to get grip. Somehow it seems you think you are the voice of reason. I'm Afraid not!
"No one cares" ?
"Do everyone a favor"?
Who annointed you spokesperson for this blog?
Last I've seen, there is a soapbox for everyone here, especially anons.
Apparently you think yours is bigger.
You don't like what I post, scroll past. Or you can take your Meds so you can calm down.
Bitch Back
Dear Ted:
I was shocked and angry when I read about 50 Cent's ridiculously homophobic and inhumane tweet in response to Tyler Clementi's death. I'm sure he would deny it had anything to do with the poor kid's suicide, but come on. I thought our world was moving toward acceptance and away from bigotry. You can't help but wonder how different the circumstances would have been if Tyler had been straight and filmed having sex with a girl—as Lainey stated he probably would have been celebrated. What are your thoughts?
—Sarah
Dear My Two Cents:
As sad as it may be, among the rest of the vile trash that is 50 Cent's Twitter feed, it doesn't surprise me to see the disgusting things he says toward the LGBT community. Could that be why the boy's already a stalwart member of the Blind Vice club?
Indeed, you can rest assured knowing that all that crap he talks is definitely overcompensating for something. Very, very sad about Tyler and the rest of the tragedies last week though.
Dear Ted:
Since you outed Nelly Fang and he doesn't do his outdoor activities anymore, does he do his guy-on-guy action indoors? I think it is awful that he cannot enjoy the great outdoors. I mean, who doesn't love nature?
—d
Dear In the Coffin:
Poor Nell got the blood-sucking life scared out of him when he saw himself pop up in one of my little Vices, which caused him to limit his dude-on-dude action a bit. Sorry, N.F.! Doncha know I just want you to be the nasty vamp you are?
Dear Ted:
Brad Pitt, Zac Efron, Robert Pattinson and even Jake Gyllenhaal have all grown beards this year, so what's going on with the hunks of Hollywood? Is this their way of going on strike against the demands of the PR machine? I don't think the beards become any of them (well, maybe Zac's, last I saw his was neatly trimmed). What's next? Is Toothy Tile going to get a beard too? I wonder what Grey Goose would have to say about that?
—M
Dear No Shave 2010:
It's the fad, doll. All the hottest guys in Hollywood want to be seen as rugged hot instead of pretty boy hot. The beard makes them seem like they care a lot less about their looks (though you know that's totally BS). As for these days, Goose is the bearded babe in that relaysh—er, actually, which beard did you mean?
Dear Ted:
You have mentioned that stars use confidentially agreements to keep their vices out of the limelight—a certain B.V. star of yours being just one. If a mistress, for example, went to the papers stating the affair and the contract she signed, wouldn't the star taking her to court for breach of contract just confirm the affair and make it worst on the star? So wouldn't that make these agreements pretty useless?
—AJ xx
Dear Ahead of Yourself:
Never gets to that point. The hookers (male and female alike) like their money too much. Plus, they are intimidated. This is a fact.
You don't like what I post, scroll past. Or you can take your Meds so you can calm down.
^^
She can stop pounding on her chest also.
Dear Ted:
I'm very curious about the status of some of my fave Blind Vicers and would greatly appreciate it if you would try to answer my rambling question. Here goes: Based on the following definitions of love and what you know about the relationships of our fave boy/boy couples, where would you place Toothy/Goose, JJO/DDD and ND/BBM as soul love (strong, dedicated and could last forever), crazy love (obsessive, addictive, on-again, off-again but always there) and toxic love (possessive, needy, dysfunctional chaos). Would these definitions even apply to any of them?
—BellaDonna
Dear Don't You Know That You're Toxic?
Toothy and Goose are the closest to soul mates among this group—at least, I'd like to think so, despite how much each of the guys tries to mess it up (we're looking at you and your strippers this time, Toothy). The other two are yet to stand the test of time, but I'd give Nev and Barr a better chance of lasting than Judas and the BF.
Dear Ted:
No names of course, but to your knowledge, have any "casting couch" castings resulted in a Best Actress Oscar win? (Or, to be fair, Best Actor?) I still have a hard time thinking of the most famous and respected actresses out there participate, but as you always say, it is Hollywood.
—Justine
Dear Bingo:
Yes, and a very famous one directly resulted several years ago. Think pink.
Dear Ted:
Regarding your B.V.s, are they A-listers, or more alike Z-listers? While trying to figure some out (and reading some of the ideas of guessers), there is a very wide range of actors, actresses and sports figures who can fit the Vices. So should we only pay attention to A-listers? I would expect nothing less from your amazing column. Thanks.
—PLP
Dear Alphabet Soup:
A-listers, mostly, with an occasional B-lister. Who wants to read about a Z-lister, even if it's the most dirty of deets?
Dear Ted:
I love the Blind Vice Archive thing you've started. Great idea! Your recent list of "It Ain'ts" for Toothy Tile has me a little perplexed though. You listed numerous male celebrities that T.T. is not and right smack dab in the middle of that list you put Nikki Reed? Huh? Was this a simple slip-up or are you trying to say something about that girl?
—BubbleYumSteph
Dear Gender Bender:
Hey, you all are the ones who guessed the poor babe.
You don't like what I post, scroll past. Or you can take your Meds so you can calm down.
No need to personally insult fellow posters.
Fine, 2:11 PM, keep posting about the subject if it makes you happy :)
Possible Oscar Nominations?
All these interesting Bitch Back letters and the only thing you posters go on about is the "Heath/scroll on/take your meds/are you 12 years old/you don't know Jake" crap?
"It's inevitably uncomfortable," Gyllenhall said. "It's inevitably awkward. And everybody's in on it. No mater how intimate it is, everybody's in on it. Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom."
Forgive me for being stupid, but by "it" he refers to on-screen kissing,right? Not love/sex-scenes?
Yes, on-screen kissing.
Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom.
Why say he's been into it, if he won't say with whom? Pointless.
All these interesting Bitch Back letters and the only thing you posters go on about is the "Heath/scroll on/take your meds/are you 12 years old/you don't know Jake" crap?
Only Heath haters bring him up and stir and cause trouble.
Besides, Ted hasn't said anything interesting or truthful about Toothy in a long time.
Read about a Jake sighting in Boston from FB on WDW. Wonder if it's true?
Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom.
Why say he's been into it, if he won't say with whom? Pointless.
Supposedly he said Jen Aniston was his best on screen kiss. Maybe he enjoyed it with her even as a gay man?
Supposedly he said Jen Aniston was his best on screen kiss.
I didn't know that, when did he say that? And why is he playing coy now? It's just silly.
swallowing Jena
Jen
Emmy
Heath
girl from Rendition
All good kisses. :)
Bad food product names :)
A few years ago, i think it was 2006, Emmy Rossum told a story during an interview from the set of TDAT. That shortly after she met Jake at audition, she asked him if she may kiss him on the set (but not for a scene), Jake said yes and they kissed. That was while he was dating/bearding (whatever you believe) with Dunst.
I didn't know that, when did he say that? And why is he playing coy now? It's just silly.
I read it on WDW.
There was a love scene in Rendition??!! What was it about?
Jake's girlfriend in Rendition had a small role, they had a small make out scene at the beginning.
Anonymous said...
Occasionally, I've been into it. I won't talk about with whom.
Why say he's been into it, if he won't say with whom? Pointless.
Supposedly he said Jen Aniston was his best on screen kiss. Maybe he enjoyed it with her even as a gay man?
Jake has kissed some pretty hot women on screen I would have think he would have enjoyed them all. I think Jake was refering to the second tent kiss scene with Heath in Brokeback. I have never seen a more romantic emotional kiss.
I doubt that he was talking about the kiss in BBM since according to the reports from the interviews they were talking about BBM and the kiss and how all kissing on screen is awkward. I don't think he would even play coy while talking about that.
I assume he was talking about Jen in GG.
I doubt that he was talking about the kiss in BBM since according to the reports from the interviews they were talking about BBM and the kiss and how all kissing on screen is awkward. I don't think he would even play coy while talking about that.
Huh? Jake said all on screen kissing is awkward but he was into it occasionally so how can you be so sure that he doesn't mean with Heath but Jennifer Aniston?
Reports said Jake only talked about the reunion kiss, no mention of the second tent one.
If Jake was thinking about Aniston and he already made it known his best on screen kiss was with her why wouldn’t he say so? Sheesh, what’s the big deal? She’s a woman which means she’s safe and would make him look straighter than playing coy does.
Woo Hoo! Jake Finally Gets It Right With New Movie!
If you were worried that the sandy residue of Prince of Persia would stay lodged in your Jake Gyllenhaal-loving brain forever, then get ready to forget the hunk ever starred in that disaster of an action flick.
We recently saw Love and Other Drugs—Jake's latest flick that hits theatres next month—and it's good...really good. And while the movie made us completely forget Jake's recent box-office blunder, could it earn him a second Oscar nom?
Eh, probably not.
Though, that's not to say Jake wasn't fantastic in the role—have we made that clear yet, 'cause we're more than happy to say it half a dozen more times.
In fact, we have to say we're relieved, because the part is everything we've been telling J.G. to play: funny, boyishly charming and sincere (something that's been lacking from his recent trips to the big screen and tabloid persona).
Hell, nice boy Jake playing a total womanizer was even perfect! Come to think of it, his chemistry with costar Anne Hathaway is some of the hottest we've seen of late—and definitely the most sizzlin' from Jakey (including his offscreen chem with broads like Reese Witherspoon).
And when the material gets heavier, he busts out those acting chops we knew he had all along. He's back to that old-school emotional stuff he does so well and which we've been dying to see again.
Consider us giddy with Gyllenhaal glee.
All signs point upward if this movie is any indication of Jake's projects to come. We knew the guy had a good head on his shoulders.
Oh, and the fact that he's naked a good portion of the film didn't hurt either. We'll definitely be getting in line and shelling out our hard-earned bucks to take another peak at his tush...and abs...and arms...well, let's just say we'll be seeing the movie again.
http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/the_awful_truth/b203580_woo_hoo_jake_finally_gets_it_right_with.html
October 04, 2010 10:37 AM
Is this a, um, shotgun review?
Is this a, um, shotgun review?
Nah, Ted LOVED LOAD and lots of naked Jake :)
Duh, who wouldn't!
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