Austin in Italy. Sounds like he got his trip to Italy that he mentioned during last year's PR tour for JFC. But who's to say this is the first time he's been to Italy, or Europe for that matter. And if not in person, definitely through his cine-files. How could he not.He has mentioned in interviews Italian films and those of the films of the mid century, and their fashion sense. Although hard to imagine his brother in law, looking at Italian fashion or accessories. But you can see Austin looking at the markets and little stores for vintage tie bars, cuff links, watches and super skinny ties. Wandering around the cities, watching people, grabbing a bite, or sipping a cappuccino, glass of wine watching the rhythms of the cities or towns as they move through the piazza. Sighting and recalling places from the movies he's seen and how the director's filmed it.
And with his brother in law as a director it would be interesting to hear what they would have to say. How they would look at a space in terms of how to shoot it or how the light reflects here or how it was done before.
No doubt Austin has been hitting his movie files and DVDs. Bertolucci, Antonioni, Rossellini, Zeffirelli, Benigni. And how could two boys from Texas not watch and discuss Sergio Leone and spaghetti westerns. Then of course how could you call yourself a cinephile and not watch Fellini. 8 1/2 has been in that DVD player plenty.
"Those Italians in the 60's were badass. I've always wanted to live in Italy and walk around the plaza wearing a tie and strange glasses, never to be caught without a glass or wine or a cocktail of some sort."Pictures: (Top)Men's Health Magazine (Bottom) Vogue Italia-courtesy of Austin Media (Hjulia)
Enjoy, just send us the pics.
Speaking of movies: OMG Movie Club's next movie is Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Crank up the songs, grab the DVD, and join us. We will discuss and dish July 26th. Best drag gets a prize. ; )
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ReplyDeleteI want Fellini to come back to life and put Austin in one of his movies.
ReplyDeleteAustin would be so great for a Fellini movie.
ReplyDeleteRight now I have images of Austin in a super skinny suit riding a Vespa, with that bad boy grin he gets, with eyes hidden behind some cool dark shades. Rowdy just shaking his head and looking at his shoes wonder, how did I ever end up letting him taking me into these.
Looked over on IMDB and Austin is now listed in the cast of Prayers for Bobby. Looks like he has significant role since it looks like he is listed as a principal. No name for his character yet.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone gotten a chance to read Mary Griffith's story yet? I have it on my list but still haven't gotten a chance to get it.
Wonderful images of Austin in Italy dancing in my head. Best news in a while.
ReplyDeleteRe the concert pic of Reeke- I have never seen less chemistry from an alleged couple in my life. She looks totally disinterested. Wonder why he keeps wearing that hoodie. He showed the hair in the horse pics so why hide it backstage where theoretically noone could see them - his subconsious is at work again, hiding. Also, how did that photographer get the picture so well lit in the recesses backstage.
It's funny how that works, M, isn't it? People who are looking for chemistry, see it. Those that aren't, don't.
ReplyDeleteIf you look at the rest of that person's photos of the event, it appears the stage is well lit which I guess would illuminate the backstage/sidestage areas. I don't think it's any big conspiracy or anything.
How can you gage chemistry from that blurry pic and see that she is disinterested? Even in it's blurred stage he has his arms wrapped around her and she has her hand over his.
ReplyDeleteHe was working during the horse pic, not on set but taking lessons with other cast members. It would look kind of silly if he wore the hoodie over his riding helmet. The wearing of the hoodie is consistant with the Virgin air sighting and a few blog sightings. Hiding from what? Flight attendents? Bloggers that may spot them In Notting hill? Maybe but most likely he was told by Disney to try and keep the "look" undercover while not working.
If you read the comments on the flicker sight under the pic, you wil see that Jack Johson himself took the picture,not only is he a musician but a filmaker as well so I guess he knows how to take pics.
Gorgeous post, Spesh. Austin will look amazing in the most beautiful country in Europe :) And I guess he will buy a lot of clothes :)
ReplyDeleteI think he'll be Eddie in Prayers.
Btw on the previous thread someone said the Jack Johnson photos were done on 2 July - the gig was 3 July.
Why do people from elsewhere keep visiting OMG?
Jack's a surfer too!
ReplyDeleteOh London TB, I think you're wrong about that date of the concert. Check out the date. And while you're at it, check out the reviews. They all say 2 July.
ReplyDeleteWhy do people from elsewhere keep visiting OMG?
ReplyDeleteI keep asking myself the same question. Why do they care so much what we think, when, according to them, we're just a handful of delusional online fans? I think they're trying to convince themselves rather than us.
Great news for Austin. His wish from last year is finally coming true.
Oh yeah, it is 2 July. Always happy to own up when I'm in the wrong.
ReplyDeleteI won't bother with the reviews, I don't like Jack Johnson much.
This new Reeke pic was posted here after being found on the Babblers by UV. How was she able to find it on someone's private blog? Maybe she got a head's up?
ReplyDeleteWere they on a private blog? I thought the photo came from someone's public flickr account.
ReplyDeleteIt is someone's public flickr account, and Jack Johnson never took the pic, it's the person's account name, JacobJohanson or something. I like JJs song If I Had Eyes (In The Back of My Head).
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to see because its blurry, but it looks like J has his arms around Reese, kissing the side of her face, perhaps swaying to the music together. One would hope, anyway, some kind of natural looking romantic couple pic for once. Why the hoodie? To keep the look under wraps, I would imagine. Glad to know that Austin will be going to Italy. I agree, he had mentioned he had wanted to. :)
I don't think they're taken by Jack Johnson. The name on the photo account is JakobJohansson and the language of the captions is foreign (I'm not very good at deciphering any language other than English, tho, I'm afraid! I can't tell what language this is). And it appears that this may be the first time this Jakob has uploaded any pictures. At least it's the first posting for 2008. I got onto Flicr.com and checked into this person's site.
ReplyDeleteI'm not trying to read anything into the picture that does/doesn't exist. It's just kind of different that it looks like they're taken backstage or something, not out in the crowd. And I do agree, m, on your comment on the hoodie. Maybe he's self-concious about the hair (altho I think it looks hot on him) length or he just doesn't want to be recognized. But sometimes, subconciously, we do hide behind sunglasses, hats, tinted car windows, baggy clothes, and body art. I'm not saying it's a bad thing at all, but just a sign of hiding something or perhaps shyness. And no, I'm not saying that applies in this instance to Mr G, I'm just sayin! Geez, before someone jumps all over that.....
Prairie, we're free to discuss things here, don't worry!
ReplyDeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteAnd now just to say one more thing before I go back to RL, eventually, (which may be sooner than expected if Jake accompanies his sister to the big TDK premiere in NYC) these 2 are going to at least have to face some questions regarding their relationship. Most likely not until fall when he goes to promoting Brothers, tho. And unless an engagement precedes that, then I would expect the questions to come up on Regis & Kelly, Jon Stewart, whatever in the heck shows he appears on. And if this J&R tour continues up to that point with no engagement on the horizon and there are no relationship questions allowed, then by gosh, something has got to be up. How could you not admit that? And if he does address it and say he's head over heels and she's the one and his dog loves her dog and her kids love him and he loves them, then so be it. I will rest. But until he spews it out of his own mouth, looking the person straight in the eye, I have serious doubts.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could trust Jake, his actions and words. But those times are long gone.
ReplyDeleteAnd if he does address it and say he's head over heels and she's the one and his dog loves her dog and her kids love him and he loves them, then so be it. I will rest. But until he spews it out of his own mouth, looking the person straight in the eye, I have serious doubts.
ReplyDeleteAll derisive comments aside, if this is what happens, it's enough for me and I'll accept it and drop it. I cannot be continually looking for alterior motives, and I don't care if there are any. I thought J&A were together, and I still do, but having my doubts. If they do address it, it's enough for me and I'll take him at his word, and just enjoy his work.
Hey smiley face, if you think ridiculing someone's opinion because it's not the majority will maket them to kow tow to your opinion, I wouldn't hold my breath. Ain't gonna work, at least with me anyway. Take it elsewhere. ;)
ReplyDeleteFree speech blog.
ReplyDeleteWell, you should defend everyone else's right as well.
ReplyDeleteHide Park,
ReplyDeleteI was amused by a babbler (you) giving permission to discuss things freely on OMG.
I wasn't giving permission, I was giving support. You interpret wrong - how do you interpret "don't worry" as permission?
ReplyDeleteSince we are free associating, here's mine - when some of us get a little too close to the edge of the prevailing POV here - then we get a needle of some sort. Well, I'm tired of the bullshit and paranoia. Just take what someone writes at face value, for crying out loud. Life is not one big cryptogram with a hidden meaning - sometimes what is, simply is. I can see what happened at WFT1 rearing its ugly head, don't let it happen here.
DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
ReplyDeleteDO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
Spoken like a true troll, come to stir up trouble and disappear. The point of OMG was always to let people speak freely, whatever their point of view, and not namecall them into submission. You give yourself away, Smiley.
ReplyDeleteDO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
ReplyDeleteDO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS
DO NOT BE FOOLED BY :)
ReplyDeleteNow listen kids do I have to turn this car around?
ReplyDeleteNo Mom, we'll behave! Smiley started it! ;)
ReplyDeleteSorry guys,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say that I think Hide Park is a babbler and a "nice" troll. That's all.
Over and out.
"these 2 are going to at least have to face some questions regarding their relationship."
ReplyDeleteI suspect that they already have. There are, I suspect, deep, shall we say, asymmetries in this collaboration (ala Will and Grace), and perhaps they are trying to keep a wrap on things until it's safe to start cooling things off *publicly*. My instinct is that things grew cool between them *privately* a long time ago.
Ahem. Don't ask, don't tell.
A reveal from Ent-
ReplyDeleteQuite honestly this is one of the best pieces of gossip I have heard in the past six months. I actually heard about it on Friday and was so jazzed by it that I almost posted over the weekend because I didn't want to wait until today.
These A+ list female film actresses (when I say A+, there is no wishy washy, they are A+) are really different, but they do have one very big thing in common. A woman. That's right. While one of the A+ listers is no stranger to women, the other A+ lister is, or would have the world believe she is. However, each of our A+ listers separately spent several months with a woman who must be magnificent or beautiful or extremely talented in the bedroom to attract the interest of these A+ listers. The only thing these two A+ listers have in common is the huge amount of money they get for making films. The fact that these two completely different personalities and looks could both fall for the same woman just boggles the mind. That, and the fact that at least one of the A+ listers has never shown a propensity to spend time with the same team. This one blew me away.
One of the two is Angelina Jolie
I would love to know who the other one is.
Smiley, since OMG can see me on Sitemeter, they know that is not the case, I'm not a Babbler, a nice troll, I'm a sometimes not-so-nice TB from way back. You, on the other hand, I am not so sure about . . . you will be called out every time you try.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice night! :)
Smiley, since OMG can see me on Sitemeter, they know that is not the case, I'm not a Babbler, a nice troll, I'm a sometimes not-so-nice TB from way back.
ReplyDeleteAh, the Sitemeter troll.
No, but you seem to be the Get The Last Word Troll. Give it up.
ReplyDeleteThing is, :) has posted here for ages. Hide Park is new.
ReplyDeletePrarie Girl, you beat me to everything I would have said about the new Reeke photo, and I agree with your other points as well.
ReplyDeleteAnd no way UV found that photo on her own.
Looked over on IMDB and Austin is now listed in the cast of Prayers for Bobby. Looks like he has significant role since it looks like he is listed as a principal. No name for his character yet.
ReplyDeleteYeah! I hope it's true and that he'll have plenty of screen time!
I love the fact that - ohhhh surprise! - Austin is going - ohhhh so totally coincidentally I'm sure! - to Europe now. ;D
Congratulations Reeke for trying really hard at - ohhhh surprise! -making us believe that this pic was - ohhhh so totally coincidentally I'm sure! - taken without your knowledge and certainly not a bit of acting on your part. ;D
By the way, I heard that one of those pap moguls wanted to launch an official market for cell phone pics. I think I got this info on the Huffington Post but I'm not sure. I'll try to find the link.
Great post by the way. I'm trying to think of my favorite Italian movies now. Problem is I saw most of them in French so I'll have to look up the English titles. Right now I can list Bertolucci's 1900 and Visconti's Ludwig.
Priscilla won? Time to slide in my Abba's best-of in the CD player and watch this great movie one more time. :D
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ReplyDeleteI'm excited about Priscilla, Queen of the Desert winning the poll. I've not seen that one and, Yea, I know I can get that one @ Blockbuster. And that it has Abba music (or 1 song?) in it? Even better.
ReplyDeleteWicked, that tidbit is really interesting. Not a whole lot of A+ female listers out there, is there? Who knows. Blind items drive me nuts.
C'mon, people, play nice. Let's relax.
Yaaaa!! Im glad Prisilla won. I cant wait to watch it again. Ive been in and out this weekend enjoying Pride. Missed all the craziness thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post today. I would love to go abroad. Lucky Austin.
Im with Prairie Girl. This is not THAT serious..is it?
Have a good evening everyone : )
Yaaaa!! Im glad Prisilla won. (...) Ive been in and out this weekend enjoying Pride.
ReplyDeleteSo that's where you were! I was wondering when we'd get your reaction! :D
I agree with Prairie Girl 100%!
ReplyDeleteWe will just have to wait and see
what Jake has to say about him and
Reese. I am glad to hear about
Austin getting his trip to Italy.
I am also glad that he got a great
role in Prayers for Bobby. I am
also glad that Jake has gotten
his recent roles. Sometimes I think that Jake and Reese will show up wearing matching rings on
necklaces or Austin will show up
with a gorgeous brunette female
and say this is my fiance! I am
joking but I hope all find much
happiness in their lives. Tomorrow
I head back to work so I won't check in for a few days. I hope
everyone has a great summer and
take care of yourselves!
Yes, Frenchy. Im having a wonderful weekend : )
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to tomorrows Spotlight and the big Pride parade.
See everyone in the morning.
In my opinion, people should just
ReplyDeletebe honest! If Jake is with Reese,
so be it! I feel like Jake's career is the most important thing
to him. I would just hate to see
him lose some of his good friends,
like Chris or Austin! Does anyone
think Ted will finally someday
close the Toothy Tile saga? I mean, would Ted say that there
is nothing more to report? Does
anyone know whether Austin has
mentioned a girlfriend or anyone
special in his life in some of the
recent interviews? Everyone take
care and enjoy the rest of July!
I still think OMG is a really great blogspot so keep up the great work!