Weekend Box Office Summary
1 30 Days of Night (2007) $16M
2 Why Did I Get Married? (2007) $12.1M
3 The Game Plan (2007) $8.12M
4 Michael Clayton (2007) $7.1M
5 Gone Baby Gone (2007) $6M
6 The Comebacks (2007) $5.85M
7 We Own the Night (2007) $5.5M
8 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) $5.14M
9 Rendition (2007) $4.17M
10 The Heartbreak Kid (2007) $3.9M
The beard doesn't look so good.
But here it works.
"One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,"
Rereading last Thursday's Awful Truth what I initiall interpreted as subtle blackmail might be seen more positively as gentle encouragement by Ted: "So not true! I took a pic and showed the hateful folks how wrong they were, will you please now do the same for us? We’re waiting...high-quality pics preferred!" Is he asking Jake to let himself be papped with Austin? Or go for the full red-carpet "hand-holding" photo op?
ReplyDelete(BTW this is the sunny side of the street. Thanks SK and Wicked. Regards to Tom.)
i do think the US box office is in a weird place right now. the general number is down (very bad, in fact) and those that get to the top are usually huge blockbusters which cost 50 times of Rendition's budget or horror (disburbia) or comedies...
ReplyDeletei don't think jake did the film because he wants box offic success, he might want to win awards though. but rendition is not likely to be it.
as for Zodiac, i would still blame whatever marketing they did in US... it's a waste, they could wait til it was premiered in Cannes and generated more momentum for it. it did rather well in Europe, i believe... but europe boxoffice almost means nothing when compared to US.
but then, I am not worried. did anyone freak out when Ryan Gosling's mainstream attempt "Fracture" didn't do well? did he suddenly become "not promising"?
Jake's next project is by Jim Sheridan, renowned and a serious film-maker... it shows how he wants his career to be like.
sometimes the jake fans' wish of him reaching superstardom makes me sad.
I became a fan because he played Jack Twist, not because he "almost" played Spiderman.
I became a fan because he played Donnie Darko, Winterbird :-)
ReplyDeleteSigh. I would love to hear about the Boston get together and despite the box office what those that saw it thought of Rendition.
ReplyDeleteWInterbird, Jake seems to be under a bigger microscope than Ryan Gosling.
ETA: though I do agree with you and Convinced that I am glad Jake choses the movies he does. :)
ReplyDeleteI think so too, guys, and I thought Rendition was a beautiful film. I would have liked to see the part of Douglas more developed, as Wicked said, because it was such an important role in the film and Jake was so good in it. Michael Clayton was the same way, got off to a bit of a slow start, but seems to be hanging in there as people see what a good film it is. Here's a little bit of what I thought of it - still needs some edits as I can't seem to stop thinking about it or it's beautiful imagery. The Boston get-together was wonderful - so nice to meet our wonderful OMG'ers.
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When you look at Jake's past and future projects, I am impressed with the acclaimed actors and directors he has worked with. I think he uses his project choices to gain experience with those best in the business, and the best at what they do. He takes something away from each of the projects he's done to help him evolve as an actor.
ReplyDeleteSome actors pick roles based on the sizes of the part, or the size of the check. I think Jake makes that secondary, to the right script and the right people.
tbs! It was a great time with everyone coming to visit Beantown. It was a blast meeting everyone. Wicked will be posting pics soon and there will be much more to say.
Check this out:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FqiXn_q2HQ
This was picked up on the AP Wire:
ReplyDeleteGyllenhaal: film shows torture is wrong
Totally OT. Just read Jake's comments on bathroom floors on dlisted. Hilarious! This is why I love him: he can go from serious and articulate to WTF in 30 seconds.
ReplyDeleteNow... the $64,000 is what is Jake doing on Men's bathroom floors, and how does he know how cold they are?
ReplyDeleteAnd what does Mr. Spumanti know about this? ; )
Dlisted - Jake: Men's Bathroom Floors"
WAit, why did they end up in a female bathroom? looking for batteries? and how could he tell the temp? lol jake is a cutie :)
ReplyDeleteJake and Susan did an interview --She interviewed him for a magazine when Moonlight Mile was coming out. They had no batteries and they had to do the interview in the Ladie's Room.
ReplyDeleteSorry I should have mention this about the link I posted above. It is not a random utube video, it is a Jake interview in which he is asked about dating Reese and he basically say he would love to respond but he cannot because he will only respond to questions to which he can give a honest answer.
ReplyDeleteWhy just not saying YES? if it was the case? Would say no basically then make it clear that the Austin camp is correct? Oh Jake!
Dlisted posters tend to assume Jake is gay and therefore promiscuous. Geez, Jake, what's so wrong with coming out and saying you have a nice bf you love rather than be assumed to be Larry Craig? Consenting adults can do what they like but there is an assumption of gay=man-ho=sordid.
ReplyDeleteWell we do know that Jake likes to do it in public places. The mens bathroom would qualify. I don't think he is meating (come on that isn't misspelled! ;-) the guys there but dragging poor hapless Austin in to do the nasty ;-)
ReplyDeleteMost ambiguous gay denial to liking mens bathroom floors better than women's ones and people wonder why we like him so much!
I assumed he really meant getting drunk and falling asleep on bathroom floors. Done it myself!
ReplyDelete^No I don't think having a little fun with your bf in a bathroom is sordid :-)
ReplyDeleteIs that the GMTV one, zero? That's the closest I saw him to cross in any of the interviews.
ReplyDeleteGah, I can't see dlisted, would love to know what that's all about :)
Sorry but I don't know how to explain Jake denies he is gay, then goes on to talk about men bathroom floors like that. Jake IS crazy. I love him for that, though.
ReplyDeleteI think there are times that Jake says what he knows he must say, and other times just says what he really wants to say.
ReplyDeleteScylla, yes it is the GMTV. What do you mean by:
ReplyDeleteThat's the closest I saw him to cross in any of the interviews
I am n ot familiar with that expression ...
Special k, that's right. But I think I might take up Meryl's job in Rendition if my alternative was being Jake's PR.
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Special k, that's right. But I think I might take up Meryl's job in Rendition if my alternative was being Jake's PR.
ReplyDelete;-)
I do think that GMTV presenter (responsible for showbiz news) can make anyone mad... :P
ReplyDeletevery funny comments about the men's bathroom floor!
i don't know... that doesn't sound like someone who wants to distant himself from gay rumours?
very funny comments about the men's bathroom floor!
ReplyDeleteSorry, I just have to copy/paste this one:
Brilliant. Now everyone will question his sanity more than his sexual orientation.
Hey 3:37 -- which do you prefer we call you "Just Have to" or "Copy/Paste"? : )
ReplyDeletewho'sthat :)
ReplyDeleteI guess that's who, huh.
ReplyDeleteThe Guardian interview seemed like "Earnest Jake" - and gee, Im sure the Hollywood gay scene IS another world - dug in, old, back-stabbing, gossipy, and Im sure not happy with ambivalence - and I would guess Jake is not a favorite son - or nephew. In other words he's got no Uncle Bob, as in "Bob's Your Uncle", in that world: and so it is, inded, a different world, as are the guys wearing cowboy chaps with their butts taking the air.
ReplyDeleteSo Earnest Jake says he's not of that world, he's not "homosexual" but jokey Jake says the place is loves best is Gay Head, in the Vineyard, famous gay hangout, and he kids about playing Little Red Riding Hood in family psychodramas, and I bet he does. And although he says in Guardian interview, that he's not "open to persuasion", he's not closing any doors.
The only line that troubles me from the Guardian interview was when he said he's not being provocative. Is that Earnest Jake compartmentalizing or Expedient Jake?
If you can believe one gossip columnist how about believing another.
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I bet you don't believe it yourself 4:14! lol
ReplyDeleteI was curious to find out what was going on with Austin's role on FNL so I emailed the author of the original article to see if she had any other info. Her answer:
ReplyDelete"He's supposed to show up in November, playing one of Julie's teachers at the high school." :)
BV -- You Rock! Gold Stars for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks BV. I wondered if Austin was turning up for November sweeps.
ReplyDeleteRe Rendition at the box office. How hard is it for people to get that this is a movie that not everybody is going to watch, no matter who is in it? Some aren't going to rush out to watch it and some may wait for it to come out on DVD.
It's a heavy movie and sometimes people just want to be entertained when they go see a movie.
Re Jake and the box office. How many actors are there? How many of them can be A list? Not every actor is going to get there and it doesn't make them not successful.
The box office is bs. The Oscars are bs.
I think if an actor can look back at the end of his career and say I worked with a variety of directors and other actors/actresses in a variety of interesting parts and I worked 110% on those parts, that is success.
I have restrained long enough -
ReplyDeleteThe Sox Win the Pennant!
The Sox Win the Pennant!
The Sox Win the Pennant!
Sox vs The Rock(ie)s -- October Baseball Gotta Love it.
OT
ReplyDeleteHugh Jackman’s flashy new TV series, Viva Laughlin, was just canceled after just two episodes.
Last night’s second episode drew a mere 6.8 million viewers for CBS.
If The New York Times dubs your show “the worst show in history,” you’re screwed.
I agree ag. I don't understand the impulse some have to pin Rendition's modest BO receipts on Jake either, like it's a failing on his part. As long as he continues to take meaningful parts in films of substance I will be happy [and proud] of him.
ReplyDeletePeople in the industry will not be blaming the poor receipts on Jake. He has kept the profile of this movie higher than it would have been without his PR work. It was going to be a hard one to get people excited about, especially Americans. That is why every one in this movie took a wage cut to do it. It was meant to be a political film and possibly an Oscar vehicle. Jake has gotten mostly good reviews and I think Reese hasn't faired quite so well. That it opened in the top 10 is probably good enough.
ReplyDeleteLikewise with Zodiac. Jake did a very good job of portraying the character he was supposed to be. That it wasn't as scary or gory or fast paced or whatever the crowed of movie goers want these days had nothing to do with Jake.
Jake seems to be interested in doing good scripts with great directors. He is doing a Jim Sheridan movie next.
I think if an actor can look back at the end of his career and say I worked with a variety of directors and other actors/actresses in a variety of interesting parts and I worked 110% on those parts, that is success.
ReplyDeleteag, I feel Jake himself would likely agree with the above you said, judging from the comments he has made.
also, so many people even after PPM were quick in saying that his career was fading and blah blah, yet he keeps pinning a bunch of roles with the best directors. I think studios and directors who want box office numbers might be going to other actors, but those interested in exploring some serious work and perhaps get a chance for awards go to Jake, because of course they know he is good.
ReplyDeletePPM=BBM^^
ReplyDeleteUpdate from the Boston Get-Together:
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see everyone and meet folks I had never met. Destiny and her Mrs. brought a friend who is also a Jake fan. I finally got to meet NETB! Tom and his buddy had to leave right after the movie, but the rest of us went for Mexican. We had almost a 3 hour lunch! It was me, Spesh, NETB, Destiny, her Mrs., and their friend.
I had a great time staying with Spesh. We bummed around Cambridge yesterday and it was such fun! It was cool to be in Boston when the Red Sox won the pennant too. There are pictures, but unfortunately Air Tran has lost my bag! I'm not sure right now whether it is lost lost, or just misplaced for the moment. I'm hoping for the latter.
I thought the movie was good but Jake's character was underdeveloped. I would have liked more of a sense of how the torture was affecting him. I really liked Omar Metwally and Peter.
Perhaps the real mistake was for making a movie like this a HW wide release as opposed to keep it more indie and go for the art house. The people who are interested in this kind of topics would have felt more appeal, I feel people don't expect HW to put out serious pics on these issues. Jake would have been fine in it, and so for Peter, because they have a history of indie succesful movies. But I think casting Reese was a big mistake. And perhaps Meryl too.
ReplyDeleteAn ordinary looking, non-famous, good actress would have done wonders for the movie in Reese's role.
Wicked, I'm so glad that you were able to visit, and at Pennant time too! It's a rare, fun and exhausting time around here because nobody sleeps much until the games are ovah! Was Spesh watching the game until the wee hours last night? Since the Curse of the Babe has been broken, we're winning a lot more. ;)
ReplyDeleteWalking around Cambridge is always a good time. It was a pleasure to meet you and everyone! :*
New Ted:
ReplyDeleteDear Ted:
Is Toothy Tile Hugh Jackman? I received some blind items on him that knocked my thong right off!
Barbara T.
Australia
Dear Det. Down Under:
You mean the one where he trades bras with his gorgeous gonzo wife, Deborra-Lee Furness? Kidding! Anyways, ain’t H.J., though a most excellent hunch, doll-puss. Think less established by a bit.
Dear Ted:
Who is Corny Beefy from One Lamentable Blind Vice? Who is Toothy Tile? Are they the same person? It's driving me crazy that I can't figure it out. Please help!
Ashley
Austin, Texas
Dear Austin City Loony:
No, no, no and no! Now, had you not been from Texas...
And right after that letter this:
Dear Ted:
You are so right on Rose McGowan and Robert Rodriguez. However, you are so not right on Reese and Ryan getting back together. I think Jake still has a chance, though. Also, I saw you on Chelsea Lately...why so mum on Tori Spelling?
Annei
Brooklyn
Dear Brooklyn Bouillabaisse:
First, never said R 'n' R getting back, fer sure, just said they were both trying to see about another chance, nothing def (doesn’t look good, obvs). No comment on Jake. And Tori? Yeah, I like her. So, slap me.
Dear Ted:
Toothy Tile's gotta be Ricky Martin. I bet he gets more rod than a welder!
Jenn
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Dear White-Hot:
Good hunch, but alas (and I believe I’ve discounted R.M. a few times before, babe-cakes), not the man-lovin’ machine that is our beloved Tooth. Think somebody with a little less juicy junk in his trunk.
Congrats to the Red sox. American League Champions. I am so happy for Special K and NETB. LETS GO SOX!
ReplyDeleteHow many letters about Toothy Tile have there been from Texas? And this one from Austin too!
ReplyDeleteNETB- Spesh behaved herself admirably and did not scream and yell real loud. One of the workers at the airport already had an ALCS champions T shirt on this morning. Someone asked her how she got it and she said she watched some luggage for some passengers (I guess I should have had her watch mine!) and they brought her back a T shirt. She said sometimes it does pay to be nice. Airport workers are not supposed to watch luggage for people.
Wicked, I agree about the luggage -it's not a good idea. But, it's nice that she has a shirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom,it was such a pleasure to meet you too. So glad you posted - please stay!!!! The Sox vs. the Colorado Rockies - Woohoo!
Just heard from Air Tran baggage. They say they have my bag and will deliver it. If that actually happens I will post the pictures we took. Might need to get the Mrs. to help me get them out of the camera, though.
ReplyDeleteI had a great time in Boston as did my gf and my friend who is a big Jake fan but not a Jausty fan (I'm working on that). I really enjoyed finally getting to meet netb and Special, and seeing Wicked again. What people would probably find suprising is how little time we actually spent talking about J&A.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Wicked and netb's review of the movie. Jake's role was smaller than I would have expected, and they could have spent more time developing his character. I went into the movie not expecting to like it, but I thought it was pretty good. I don't understand why it is getting so many bad reviews. As for the box office numbers, movies like Syriana and Thank You and Good Night were considered "hits" even though they did not make a lot of money at thee bo office. This was never going to be a movie that would bring in huge numbers, and I think it did respectable numbers.
Finally, I was wondering when we'd hear about the Red Sox victory Special!
Baby Tile has been born.
ReplyDeleteBaby Tile has been born.
ReplyDeleteConsider the source
Mazel Tov!
ReplyDeleteGo Sox!!!!
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ReplyDeleteAshley
Austin, Texas
Isn't Ashley Austin's sister's name? I don't know, short of giving the home address of TTB what else can he say...
*buys ticket*
ReplyDelete*gets on rollercoaster*
I still don't believe in Baby Tile.
ReplyDeleteIn the meantime, Chris Isaak is reported to have joined The Informers.
He and Austin could have a coiff off.
lol ag, that would be fun.
ReplyDelete:) The plot has really thickened and I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens next. It would be nice if one of the rumours would be backed up with pictures (preferably the J&A rumour).
ReplyDeleteGreat news about FNL. Thanks blue velvet!
Nipping it in the bud before it even starts:
ReplyDeleteSomething big must be up for Janice Minn and her crew at US Weekly to be back in the game working on the spin. And making it this big.
There are no pics of course. How very US of them.
Reese and Jake Spotted Kissing
Tuesday October 23, 2007
Are they making it official?
Dressed in matching black T-shirts and jeans, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal strolled hand-in-hand and smooched at Los Angeles International Airport October 22, new photos of the on-again duo reveal.
The pair had been returning from Rome, where they were promoting their new film Rendition. On October 19, Witherspoon, 31, was spotted resting her head on Gyllenhaal's shoulder while walking through the streets as they enjoyed some downtime.
Looks like the couple may need to start comforting each other even more: Their buzzed-about CIA thriller bombed at the bomb office, coming in at No. 9 with $4.2 million.
US Weekly
You know I kind of take this as a good sign. Because something must be really big, if they are going this far out limb. Seriously people. The pictures of them in Rome looked like they belong on Dr. Phil more than the Dating Game. This sounds like, to use Jake's favorite word on Ellen, a big pile of Poo.
BTW, is anyone going to watch Ellen today?
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She wouldn't reach his shoulder.
ReplyDeleteNot even in those shoes.
Ahhhh Scyllanouska --you have cracked the mighty US Weekly! Damn measurements.
ReplyDeleteWhat will they do next, have him carrying her threw LAX? Now I have done it! Given them their next scoop.
It's interesting that these two sightings of Jeese (the one in Rome and now the one at LAX) took place right after Ted's article about J&A in the Village.
ReplyDeleteJake and Reese were just pretending to be cold to each other, IMO. Us mentioned pics, this is not just a sighting so I assume Us bought the pics for their next issue. As far as Ted & JJ is concerned methinks JJ has been set up yet again, someone fed him more BS knowing he would post it, they knew about the Jake and Reese pics, this way they can stick to Ted via JJ, the original source of the BI. That would explain why Ted refuse to comment on Jake in his letter section today regarding Jake and Reese.
ReplyDeletePS: The sighting in NY was BS/set up as well.
11:36 -- You comments would carry more weight if you would put a name to them.
ReplyDeleteUs magazine will publish the pics tomorrow, the pics were sold to the highest bidder, probably will make the front cover.
ReplyDeleteIHJ post
ReplyDelete"If you live in London, pick up the evening standard or the free lite paper. There is a pic of reese and jake cuddling in rome."
Word from the hardworking world:
ReplyDeleteAgain no time to post. And suffering from a nasty cold on top of this. :( Hope you're all doing fine... and that your seatbelt is firmly buckled up. :D
New Post!
ReplyDeleteI've just seen the free paper pic. She almost reaches his shoulder. He's wearing the blue jumper and looks sort of expressionless.
ReplyDeleteMore details please.
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Evening Standard is free? or was it in one of those London Lite?
ReplyDeleteeven if they cuddle, it's hardly scandalous... jake cuddles Gavin Hood and David Fincher in those promotion trips, how about that?
btw, i am excited about FNL... thanks b.v.
Evening Standard is free? or was it in one of those London Lite?
ReplyDelete... pick up the evening standard or the free lite paper
Could someone please scan the pic? Thanks :)
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ReplyDeleteAnd Anons -- Pick a name for one post, one hour, or one day. We prefer names to numbers here - Thanks.