Utopian Society.
Another chance to see Austin early in his career.
You get 40's, Saki bombs, and hooking up. And this isn't his movie with the Olsen twins.
Utopian Society is available on DVD today in the U.S.
Here's a brief synopsis from NY Times.
"Echoing The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire, Utopian hones in on a g
roup of six coeds at Cal-State Fullerton, brought together under the rubric of a sociological experiment. Inspired by Thomas More's allegory Utopia, these constantly bickering students are instructed to find a way to get along, at any cost, and thus create their own "contemporary utopia." Meet Ken (Yu), the stereotypically overworked Asia
n student, Justin Mathers (Nichols), a fraternity (and sports) obsessed jock; Nera (Doumit), a New Ager-cum-hippie; sorority girl and prima donna Tanci (Akerman); African-American female basketball player Aaliyah (Ariza); and über-independent Caleb (Hostetler), who pair off into romantic couplings, reveal intimate sides of themselves, and undergo significant changes as they interact with one another."~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide
Myspace -The Utopian Society Trailer
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NY Times Utopian Society Trailer (login required)
YouTube - Utopian Society Intro
You Tube: Scenes from Utopian Society
This will answer the question can Austin really be sneaked out in a trunk.
Next Austin DVD coming out - John from Cincinnati - April 1, 2008.
Keep looking for Lenexa, 1 Mile - soon out on DVD too.
Love me some Austin in the morning! (Guess that's something Jake and I have in common, eh?)
ReplyDeleteI've seen "Utopian Society", sort of a low rent "Breakfast Club". Austin is adorable as the clueless jock (of course, and a few of the other actors are actually quite good in their roles. A pleasant way to pass 70 minutes.
Thanks, Special, for the Austin post!
Anyone want to put a name on the first post of the day?
ReplyDeleteSorry! That was ME.
ReplyDeleteAnd here's a ), since that was missing, too!
Was I the one who recently told AG there were no news on the Austin front? Being wrong has never felt so good! Thanks for that great Austin post Special and for the DVD news. I'll check tonight for availability in Canada or as imports.
ReplyDeleteAnd "Everybody Hurts" is one of my favorite songs by REM!
BLTB, I actually rewinded to check back these unexpected wife, son and producer extras more closely on Zodiac, lol.
Great song, but a little melancholy. Why today, Special K? The (almost)demise of WFT?
ReplyDeleteMax, "Everybody Hurts" was my pick. I chose it for today because Utopian Society is a coming-of-age type movie and I thought it would go well with that theme.
ReplyDeleteclick here
ReplyDeleteThey actually refer to Rendition as a hit movie. Nope, PR had nothing to do with this story!
^they need a lot of publicity. They still have to sell the Rendition dvd.
ReplyDeleteThere is an interesting, non-attributed post on WFT that purports to be from 360 Management near the bottom of the current thread. I don't know if it is a leak or a satirical comment on their machinations.
ReplyDeleteto huh? I'm not 'lost in translation,' however, the photo information is right on the photo itself by checking the Properties.
ReplyDeleteI've tried checking the Properties and don't any info about the camera, just pixels and things like that. How did you get the camera info? I'd like to be able to do this in the future.
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteHad a snow day yesterday, but back to work today. It's gorgeous out there! Great song by REM *sigh*
Great post about the Utopian Society out on DVD - looking forward to seeing that and the Zodiac Director's Cut. Still have to watch October Sky and comment! :)
I am looking forward to the JFC DVD, never got the chance to see it on TV over here.
ReplyDeleteGreat song choice. Not just everybody hurts. Looks like nobody is winning.
I am rather sad to see WFT to close - if it does.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/14/AR2008011403061.html
ReplyDeleteThe Washington Post confirms that Reese is cold and calculating.
Trust me when I say that the demise of WFT is a huge indication that Reeke "worked". I totally understand why the blogger is turned off and not interested in continuing but I'm disappointed that the strategy worked so well.
OMG is not budging. So no worries.
ReplyDeleteThat OK story is planted by PR. It has all the themes in action. It's very disrespectful of Ryan.
ReplyDeleteThis is a mistake on Jake's part. Jake and Ryan were friends. Not close friends but Ryan had worked for the parents, known Jake forever and they have mutual friends so they would see each other frequently. Selling this tableau to the tabloids that Ryan's position as a father has been taken by Jake is disgusting. Jake may loose the respect of yet another group of people in HW who like Ryan and know what Reese is all about. No one is under the impression that he was a great husband but his devotion to his children was never in question and he walked the walk. He didn't just talk about parenthood in interviews and then turn around and never see his kids. He is by all accounts very involved.
That WP article is interesting. I thought Reese had just been crowned America's Sweetheart and already she needs to be replaced? The cold and calculating part I wasn't too surprised by.
ReplyDeleteAnn correcting some information.
ReplyDeleteReese's Witherspoon's movie has only filmed in California, there has been no filming in Canada.
San Francisco, Santa Monica, Long Beach & Hawthorne are all places they have filmed location shots, they were filming in LA as of monday.
Jake & Ryan Phillippe were never friends. Hollywood is a very small world, at one time Jake met Ryan because he was working on a movie with his parents, but Jake has met many actors this way. Their lives had very little to do with the other after that and they never hung out socially. Jake shared a trainor with Ryan and others and that was all. The connection between Ryan P and Jake G was via Reese and Reese & Jake's mutual manager Evelyn. RW has connections to Jake's mother as well, via working on a project together and that goes back some time.
OK is a tabloid. Jake was never social friends with Ryan Phillppe.
Ann, you know all these deets about Reese's filming schedule and Jake's relationship with Ryan how?
ReplyDeleteBefore I have to go grab the mop and the bucket, remember I really hate doing cleanup on aisle 9.
ReplyDeleteSpecial K, I think she said her name was "ann"
ReplyDeleteSpecial K, I think she said her name was "ann"
ReplyDeleteAnd she's a troll.
The Washington Post confirms that Reese is cold and calculating.
ReplyDeleteNice to see that some people don't buy her PR ****.
not impressed - how come you aren't asking TR and One More Thing how they "know" their information? TR is always acting like some sort of "insider" and now One More Thing is. Interesting that you will just believe what one has to say but question someone when they say something that doesn't fit your theories. TR et al seem as calculating as any PR agent. I just wonder why you all care so much about Jake's personal life when no one is forcing you to read these rags. I love Jake and Austin, that is why I am here. The rest of the bullshit is made up crap. You can find made up crap about a lot of celebs in the rags. So what.
ReplyDeletenot impressed - how come you aren't asking TR and One More Thing how they "know" their information? TR is always acting like some sort of "insider" and now One More Thing is. Interesting that you will just believe what one has to say but question someone when they say something that doesn't fit your theories. TR et al seem as calculating as any PR agent. I just wonder why you all care so much about Jake's personal life when no one is forcing you to read these rags. I love Jake and Austin, that is why I am here. The rest of the bullshit is made up crap. You can find made up crap about a lot of celebs in the rags. So what.
ReplyDeleteThe shooting schedule for Four Christmases is no secret, they have been shooting for weeks in L.A., Long Beach after the holidays and Hawthorne all last week just check IMDB and the local media who have been reproting. Where the shooting in Canada BS came from is a mystery.
ReplyDeleteThe only reason why would be for budget reasons, and if that was the case they would have started shooting there from day one.
They filmed for almost two week in SF and the remainder will be shot around the L.A. area.
If there is info that this film has moved the location than please provide a link.
Ann again.
ReplyDeleteYou just have to search IMDB to find information about Four Christmases filming, there are permits which are filed for and one can access via a public right to the information. Several bloggers and local papers have mentioned filming locations. Plus there have been several pickets outside filming by the WGA. Studios put out casting call months in advance and they also file for permits, all this makes it possible to see when and where movies are being filmed.
Jake & Ryan Phillippe were never part of the same circle of friends, they were in the others company when work or events demanded it. It's public knowledge that Jake & Reese share a manager.
Don't be lazy like the tabloids, do some homework before you post things as fact. It's easy to do these days.
You don't sound like a tb, double post 1:54. And we know ann is a troll because she's trolled here before.
ReplyDeletePictures of Reese on the set of Four Christmases dated 1/11/08, this past Friday in L.A., not Canada.
ReplyDeleteI know that spinning lies to fit an agenda is something that is embraced here and if someone posts BS and it fits the agenda you pretend it's true. The thing is some things are so easy to find out.
Now you might want to ask your selves: Whta was the porpose of lying about where this film is being shot? I mean what was the point? To make her out to be a bad Mommy? Very silly since there have been too many pics of her on set in L.A. floating around.
www.popsugar.com/950263
^ But we aren't that interested in her, 2:14.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Austin post, guys. I'm miffed at having to wait another week for my JfC.
This article says Reese was interviewed by phone from Vancouver:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.calendarlive.com/printedition/calendar/cl-ca-penelope13jan13,0,3574915.story?coll=cl-calendar
IMDB stands for Information Maybe Doubtful at Best
Reeke trolls are bored again.
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of us have even mentioned Reese's filming schedule.
ReplyDeleteI did. I said she had been in Canada so she would have the kids over the weekend in the context of "where will they turn up next" thread.
ReplyDeleteI don't have her lojacked Kathy Bates.
I saw a reference to her being in Canada somewhere and passed it on. Maybe they are going back and forth. Maybe the reference is incorrect.
Reese isn't a bad mother but her PR sells her as Mother Teresa. She isn't.
IMdb doesn't know or list everything, it ain't the last word in data. I beleive the Canada filming info (originally said by TR) cuz a lot of films are shot there. Next time you all are at the movie theater, stay til the end of the credits to see the list of locations used. You'd be surprised.
ReplyDeleteThank you, FYI, for confirmation of Reece in Vancouver, CANADA, while filming her movie 4 Christmases. The LA Times I beleive over IMdb or trolls anyday.
ReplyDeleteAnd TR, I agree about Reece being no great mother. Ava never looks happy and relaxed around Mom, she always looks distressed. Dead giveaway.
When was Reese actually seen filming in Canada though? Even if it is mentioned in an article, they can get that wrong too. She has clearly been seen in SF and in LA locations for a while now. There are pics to prove it.
ReplyDeleteReeke trolls are bored again.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.vancouver.com/movies/hollywood_north/currently_filming/index.htm
ReplyDeleteFilms currently filming in Vancouver, no Four Christmases. That combined with the pics taken on set in L.A. on 1/11, Friday on popsugar, the extras posting on imdb about them finishing filming in Hawthorne on the 11th, pics of her and the kids in LA skating on the 12th, and even Ted mentioning it twice that she and Vince were filming in Long Beach. Is she there now? Maybe but what would be the point.
Seriously... i have no interest of Reese's filming scheudle. they can whenever a certain picture was taken anyway, because they treat the public like idiots.
ReplyDeleteI am not surprised if Reese is really cold and calculating. Those are probably qualities to become the highest earning actress, good for her. And I have no objection. Just hope Jake is not part of the grand scheme.
If Jake's management somehow convinced him that he needs something like this to jump from an indie good actor to mainstream male star, I am disappointed that no one in his close circle feed him better advice.
WE. DON'T. CARE.
ReplyDeleteThat was for the Reekers, not winterbird.
ReplyDeleteJake's PR Team: Management 180
ReplyDeleteRun Jake Run. Run like hell. lol
Poor Austin. Every time there is an Austin post -- we forget Austin and go back to Jeese. I am sure it is not that way at home though. I suspect that he is the center of Jake's attention and affection.
ReplyDeleteAnn again.
ReplyDeleteThe current marieclaire magazine does a Q&A with Reese, they mention that she is doing the interview via phone while on set in Vancouver. But the information is wrong. The movie is being filmed in LA, even Tim McGraw's blog stats he began filming this monday in LA. Again there are permits to be filed and they were, extra's to be hired and they were.
Four Christmases is filming in California, that is a fact. There are photos of Vince Vaughn all over California, photos of Reese in California, photos of other actors in the movie in California.
Extra's who have reported from filming sights as well as local people who saw filming going on.
You can also goto youtube and you will see WGA members walking the line outside the FourChristmases set.
This isn't gossip, I'm just setting the record straight.
I know Reese isn't writing these articles but with the theme of Jake replacing Ryan as the children's father continuing, this is where she needs to take a stand and make a statement or go after these mags.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately for her, she has already set her own precedent. She jumped on mags when it affected her getting work (false pregnancy rumour).
This is now about her children and the father of those children.
If she doesn't do something, this is one more example of her putting her career before her family.
Reese has no business being an ambassador for women. She has no real idea on the struggle that a lot of women face everyday and she has no concept of balancing work and family life and which one should be more important.
Ann,
ReplyDeleteWE. DON'T. CARE.
WDW, all about Jake, no trashing of anyone
ReplyDeleteGYllenbabble, all about the Gyllenspoon, no trashing of Austin or Jake or Reese or anyone.
Zengyllen,
All about Jake no trashing of anyone.
OMG, starts out each post trying to be all about Austin, Ends up trashing Reese, her relationship to her kids and of course Jake.
as if anyone could be Mother Teresa.
You all should be ashamed.
^ Can someone delete the babbler above?
ReplyDeleteWe haven't forgotten Austin, Spesh, we just seem to have been invaded today.
ReplyDeleteWell guess what, I'm not. Reality wins, every time. And I'm on the winning side, sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteI have my bucket, mop and broom.
ReplyDeleteI know how hard it is not to engage and talk back. Believe me I know I know. But this is what they want. But I ask that you try and do you best.
Trolls come to incite, to tear down, and to pick apart. Let them talk, babble and troll.... turn a deaf ear on the nonsense. When no one listens, their rants are nothing more than whispers in the wind.
Life is truly a bowl of cherries for those who refuse to look past the bright shiney colors offered up as truth by the HW media monster. And it's much simplier that way, too, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteCalling out those who obsfucate, disessemble, and outright lie to gain power, money and fame is not trashing. It is stating the truth, which is sometimes very messy.
I, for one, refuse to cease - looking past the smoke screen, voicing my opinion and engaging my brain. You, Hmmmmm, and all the other trolls here who seem to hve endless amounts of time on your hands to spread your own brand of malfeasance around, are free to make your own choice. Just don't bring your unrighteous indignation over here when the free will to do otherwise is available.
In other words - Reese is a calculating, smug, fame whore, Jake is a pussy whipped putz, Evelyn screwed up royally and trolls, go the fuck away.
As a staunch tb, I am not the same as hmmmmm, I am a different poster. I'll choose a new name. I'll be called Crackle from now on.
ReplyDeleteSounds good Crackle, as long as you don't snap and pop!
ReplyDeleteJust had to delete a comment with namecalling.
ReplyDeleteGYllenbabble, all about the Gyllenspoon, no trashing of Austin or Jake or Reese or anyone.
That is not entirely true. I have seen derogatory comments about both Austin and Ted there.
At OMG we want to let people talk as much as possible without censorship. That means that comments that are not on our party line WILL be allowed to stand here, unlike at some other blogs. In order to keep things civil without censorship, we have to rely on this community not to engage with the trolls. I know it is difficult, but if we make a concerted effort, we can do it together.
Sorry you had to delete my entire post Wicked because I said someone was a 'fucking idiot'.
ReplyDeleteWill Riot Act's post that included 'go the fuck away' that was directed at the same person I was talking about get deleted too? Just wondering.
With all this Reeking going on, what is most disturbing and frankly repulsive is the obvious contempt the like of Reese (and I'm afraid Jake by default) obviously have for the public, or to put it another way, their customers. The OK entry actually takes the biscuit for me. One, who, except an idiot can call Rendition a hit film, by any standards. Also, although I have no interest in Ryan Phillips or his relationship with his children, there is something seriously wrong for Reese and her pr to dismiss his role as those children's father. Its frankly disgusting and Jake should be ashamed that he has ever got involved with this. Even if he and Reese are a serious couple, Jake should have the maturity and respect for another person (Ryan) to refuse to get involved in this stupid vendetta Reese has for Ryan. It only diminishes him as a person.
ReplyDeleteApologies for the rant, but I think the whole Reese is a saint thing disgusting. The fact that Jake's involved just makes him look like a total tool.
I agree angry meg.
ReplyDeleteI dont give a rats butt about reese. I dont care one dang bit what kind of a gosh dang mother she is. I am sick and f ing tired of hearing about and seeing that girls face. I dont wanna come home and come to my fav site and read about this girl or see her figgin face another day. Take it elsewhere. And if i see Jake with her much longer I wont wanna be reading about his sorry arse either. Good figgin night.
ReplyDeleteI also know one more thing if he is still with her come Brothers I will not be seeing the movie. I have had enough.
Great post Special. Austin is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat song Wicked. Perfect for how I am feeling right now.
I want Jake back with us so bad.
OT: Indirect Austin news via "The Informers" and this is SOOOO tragic.
ReplyDeleteTMZ is reporting that Brad Renfro was found dead today in his LA apartment. They also report that he had just wrapped filming "The Informers." He did have a history of drug abuse. (So awful--I remember him from "The Client"). http://www.tmz.com/2008/01/15/brad-renfro-dies/
That was me.
ReplyDeleteThanks Broadway for passing this on to us and letting us know. What tragic news! I remember him from "The Client" too.
ReplyDeleteOh, Brad Renfro. Oh god that is so awful! He was only 25. Damn, this song really is appropriate today.
ReplyDeleteI'll be called Crackle from now on.
ReplyDeletePhew! When I read that hmmmm post earlier today I was wondering if you suffered from some split personality disorder or something, lol! Glad you're back showing your true face. :)
I remember an article about The Client. Renfro was already smoking on the set of that movie. He really had a rocky childhood. RIP poor kid.
ReplyDeleteWhy is it that we always get trolled out the yin-yang whenever we post about Austin?
ReplyDeleteWe have to wait until April to see the ones and zeros in Cass's camera? That sucks.
ReplyDeleteGonna' buy it when ASAP, got orders from my bird.
Oh, and as for Reeke - The End Is Near.
For those who are missing both JFC AND their weekly dose of Austin - know I can't be the only one out there - here's something to fill in that void.
ReplyDeleteBack in the Game
This is a video of the original song written exclusively for the SaveJFC campaign. (Plenty of Austy goodness!)
JFC Tribute
Watching the Wheels (Great Behind the Scenes shots!)
Can't wait to visit Imperial Beach again!
Great JFC videos, ME! I really liked the JFC tribute.
ReplyDeleteAnd for those who would like to wear a little piece of JFC -
ReplyDeleteJohn From Cincinnati Stuff
Oh, and the SaveJFC site gives the street date for the season One DVDs as March 25th (The day the Ring was destroyed, to bring in yet another one of my obsessions)
Thanks a million Me; you found the perfect way to end the day.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find any details about the material that will be included on the DVDs. Hopefully we'll get the making-of program and other behind-the-scene stuff. Also the music was great, wouldn't it be nice if they included a CD? They did that for the Six Feet Under collection.
McBongo's gf is pregnant--according to USmagazine.com.
ReplyDeleteCough.
i got a HBO promo JFC postcard once. anyone else get one?
ReplyDeleteThanks Special for the Austin post and thanks ME for the JFC links, plus the REM. Just what I needed after a very long day.
ReplyDeleteI never got a promo card for JFC, all I got was a letter saying they were not bringing it back several months after I sent them postcards asking them to keep the show. :-(
ReplyDelete"Its frankly disgusting and Jake should be ashamed that he has ever got involved with this."
ReplyDeleteThis is his life. He has no where else to go. Most of his support system has vanished, and he doesn't have five films firmly lined up. Putting up with Reese's messy divorce fallout is the cost of bearding and having a reliable running buddy in LA.
McBongo's gf is pregnant--according to USmagazine.com.
ReplyDeleteCough.
Why the coughing Gossip Girl?
If there's one thing we should all know by now is that Hollywood is just like Iran:
They don't have homosexuals.
They do not have that phenomenon.
And they do not know who has told us they have it.
;) ;) ;)
Good Night!
What is the date of the article in the Washington Post? I just threw out a weeks worht of the newspaper.. I may have missed that one though.
ReplyDeleteit was 01/14/2008
ReplyDeleteWP (dated 01/15/2008):....We're here because Heigl might be the new It Girl. She was just on the cover of Vanity Fair, where she continues to scandalize the town by having opinions. Hollywood is still searching for someone to call America's sweetheart, a fresh peach to replace the beloved but semi-retired Julia Roberts, the cold and calculating Reese Witherspoon,...
ReplyDeleteHow incredibly sad about Brad Renfro.
ReplyDeleteHe was one of the four on the Uruguay beach that day, wasn't he -as well as Mickey Rourke and Rhys Ifans.
Since WFT may shut down, the trolls will becoming here in full force, so be prepared to deal with their nastiness and efforts to wreak havoc. Hopefully the need to use a name every time will make it more difficult for them. Requires them to keep their various personalities straight. Personally, I hope to never hear or read a word about Reese or Reeke ever again. I agree that you should not censor comments, but if they start bringing the blog down or continuously go off topic, then have at it.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I agree that Jake and Ryan were not friends. They were seen working out together and Jake is a naturally friendly guy.
RIP Brad Renfro. It's a reminder just how tough HW is.
ReplyDeleteRE the mag article I was talking about. It looks like it was last week so can't tell you what was in it but still interesting that they put a photo of Jaustin on the cover at this time.
I've decided I'm not going to talk about RW anymore. I don't think she's a nice person and I shouldn't talk about someone I don't like.
However, I just want to clarify one thing. I don't have an issue with Jake bearding. In fact, I understand perfectly why he had to do it.
I just think he could have picked a beard with less complications (no children, not just getting divorced) and one in which he didn't have to sell his hotness, his personality and most importantly, his soul.
Oh and the Ryan being dismissed as the father thing? Yeah, I'm not going to let up about that. Because that is actually the worst thing about all of this. And, yes, it does make Jake look bad that he is allowing it to happen.
Very sad news about Brad. HW is a rough place to grow up.
ReplyDeleteAll this trolling and the mini-meltdowns when Austin is brought up as well as PR erasing him out of the picture just proves that there is something about Austin... If it was certain that he is just a friend and Reeke is the love story of century it would not be necessary to fuss about his part in Jake's life.
Terrible but true -the death of Brad Renfro (RIP) will def bring more people to see Informers. AND maybe get Austin out of hiding with quotes/pics re Renfro.
ReplyDeleteHopeful
ReplyDeleteYou hear the same tune I hear.
this is what John is doing with guest star James Masters (Spike from Buffy) tonight Jan 16th in Ep 1 Season 2 of the BBC's Torchwood:
ReplyDeleteJohn Barrowman has a great job
That's just one of the two guys John kisses this episode alone. He kisses girls as well.
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't kiss the girls this episode. More than two people per episode would make Captain Jack a bit too omnisexual.
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