It's kind of funny we know that Austin loves to laugh and seems to crack Jake up but we've haven't seen him in comedy. Yeah, we've seen glimpes of it in some of his movies, but he hasn't yet to get cast in a comedy.
What kind of comedy do you think would work?
More of a black comedy like Harold and Maude, Fargo or Dr. Strangelove ?
Or parody like Airplane ,Young Frankenstein, or Sean of the Dead?
A classic screwball comedy? Brining up Baby, His Girl Friday, or What's up Doc?
Or just something completely goofy? What is that movie... you know the one with the guy...in a bubble?
Then again would it be a tried and true romantic comedy that Hollywood seems to be in love with?
So who's Austin more like - is he more Coen Brothers humor or more Apatow?
More a The Big Lebowski or Pineapple Express kind of guy?
Come on Nichols we know you know how to tickle a funny bone, but let's see it on the big screen.
From Gawker:
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What a great idea, Austin in a comedy. I vote for he and Jake in a remake of The Odd Couple. Austin the slob, Jake the neatnik. Actually I think Jake has said that he is indeed obsessively neat in real life.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to see Austin in something like Bringing Up Baby or a Coen Brothers movie.
ReplyDeleteThere is a some real untapped quirkiness in Austin. He did some in JFC but that well is deep.
ReplyDeleteI think HW would cast him as the best friend to the lead guy in a RomCom, hey whatever. I think he would do better in something isn't so formulaic.
Think he could really do black comedy well.
A screwball would be fun because its fearless comedy.
Then I can see him totally embracing the Coen brothers stuff and going for it.
Im not really into comedies so much but I can definately see Austin in a comedy. Just the facial expressions alone would be worth the ticket : )
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ReplyDeleteJust read about to post that Breaking in the NY Times. Go Connecticut! Man, what is it about New England?
ReplyDeleteMust be that Yankee spirit at work. This is great news. I'm getting so nervous and upset about what is going on in California, with all the Mormons pouring money and resources into support for Prop. 8. And the lack of monetary support from the gay community and stars that have large gay followings.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about Austin and comedy when I think about dream projects for him. And yet there are certainly elements of humor in Deadwood and JFC. I think he would be great at screwball or physical comedy ala Harold Lloyd. Based on JFC he seems to have great timing. I would also like to see him in a dark comedy, or something like the Big Lebowski.
I think that Austin could do really any kind of comedy. Guess
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Gyllenhaal! She talked about her
movie career, being a mom, and
promoted natural soyjoy clothes.
She has had her hair cut really
short and really looked great. No
one mentioned Jake to her!
I know that I could use a laugh
myself. They called me from work
this morning about 10 a.m. and
told me I was laid off. I think it
was me and about 26 others. I
really am not surprised because
the work has been low for several
weeks. So everybody is facing
tough times! I hope you all are
doing okay!
((Kacie))
ReplyDeleteFeel so bad about what happened. Hope that you can find something else quickly.
Oh Kacie, I'm so sorry! File for unemployment ASAP!
ReplyDelete((Kacie)) I'm so sorry :(
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ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your job Kacie. Times are tough. Hopefully things will change soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Kacie. I hope you find something else real soon.
ReplyDeleteMaggie Gyllenhaal Says She Couldn't Sleep With A McCain Voter
ReplyDeleteDuring hot topics on The View today, the ladies wondered aloud how to handle being seriously involved with someone with opposing political views. They asked Maggie Gyllenhaal, who was on the show to hock SoyJoy branded organic clothing (seriously), if she could date someone of a different political stripe. Maggie said that she and main man Peter Sarsgaard are both Democrats, and that Ronald Reagan was basically a dirty word in her parents' household when she was a kid. Finally, Maggie said she probably couldn't sleep with someone who was voting for McCain.
Then there was a brief silence and Elisabeth muttered, "We could probably slumber even though I'm voting for McCain." Awkward!!! Clip above.
Vote For Obama!
Jake Survives On-Set Injury
ReplyDeleteActing can be dangerous to your health — just ask Jake Gyllenhaal! While waiting to shoot a scene for his latest movie, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Reese Witherspoon's boyfriend nearly lost an eye!
"He was throwing this prop key up higher and higher," says an insider. "But on the eighth toss, he didn't catch it and the key slashed his face, an inch under his left eye. Everyone held their breath because he couldn't see for a few moments because of the blood."
An on-set nurse stopped the bleeding, bandaged Jake up and wanted to take him to a nearby London hospital. He declined but must have been more shaken up than he appeared because "he called in sick the next day," adds the insider.
"When he did return to work, the makeup department had a tough time covering it up."
Star Magazine
Go Connecticut! Happy to see that my home state has become the third in the country to legalize same-sex marriage. Now, Spesh, let's see what happens in St. Pete tonight with our Red Sox! I'm overly optimistic. Dustin Pedroia is a home-boy here, having played for Arizona State.
ReplyDeleteScary thought about Jake and his eye. Must have been some major phone calling between London and North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteE.V. - Go Sox! There won't be a brawl until tomorrow when Beckett takes the mound.
Dustin P. - They say he's 5'9" on the official roster - yeah if he's 5'9" Atti's sleeping on Reese's couch.
Hang on Phils! Take Game 2.
Shit. More work.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that'll teach Jake not to play around with props. Altho it could've been worse.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that'll teach Jake not to play around with props. Altho it could've been worse.
ReplyDelete^^ Very interesting, I remember this and what I was doing the day this accident was reported on the news. Friends and myself watching a basketball game. We wondered how it could have happened. Initially I think there was a brief rumor about suicide. He was tired and overworked which brought on carelessness. Very Sad though. It's been that longggg?? I'm telling my age now. lol
Glad to hear Jake is OK. People get hurt on sets with big action stunt scenes, so hopefully this will make him more cautious going forward. Daniel Craig got hurt recently as well.
ReplyDeleteThe blogs are all pretty quiet. I started reading some of Royandronnie's slash. That is the gal who had the recent aclu lunch with Jake. Pretty good writer, I think. Her short story called Trailhead is so hot it melted my eyelashes.
Report that Reeke will be married by Xmas
ReplyDeleteNow Hollywood reporters say Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon have broken up, and I’m telling you - not true. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if they get married before the end of the year - maybe by Christmas!
That would be clever promotion for Reese's movie, now wouldn't it? This same guy is also reporting that Lohan and Ronson will be adopting a child by Xmas.
Yeah, that guy really sounds like an insider...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure "Tina Faye", "Mathew McConaughey" or maybe "Jerry Sienfeld" would agree. Or maybe "Ronald Regan" and "Barrack Omaba" would be willing to vouch for his insider knowledge.
Not to mention that nothing screams in-the-know like copying and pasting "insider" facts from IMDB like where Haley Joel Osment is studying.
Ben Kingsley as Nizam from Prince of Persia
ReplyDelete^Nizam kills his brother, King Shahrman of Persia, and puts the blame of the murder on the King’s son, Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal). Nizam claims the throne and seeks the mysterious Sands of Time in his efforts to take over the world.
ReplyDeleteHi Kacie, I'm sorry to hear you have been laid off. We're having the same problem at our work too because a lot of our jobs are going offshore. A lot of really good hard working people have been laid off and I really feel for them as they have families to care for...I hope you find something you like soon. Good luck!
ReplyDelete^Nizam kills his brother, King Shahrman of Persia, and puts the blame of the murder on the King’s son, Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal). Nizam claims the throne and seeks the mysterious Sands of Time in his efforts to take over the world.
ReplyDeleteNow, why does that plot sound familiar? Hmmm...let me think...ah! It's "The Lion King!" Which, of course, was "Hamlet" light.
Thought Bruckheimer would have learned flashy CGI/effects won't prop up a non-script with Pirates 2 & 3. Obviously not.
yorik are you saying pirates 2 and 3 has a script? Uh?
ReplyDeleteSo Mr Witherspoon was injured whilst horsing around on the set? Hmmm sounds like something 'the biggest child in the world' Vince Vaughn would do?
ReplyDeleteYet the General is supposed to detest one and want to marry the other?
Uh huh.
Ben Kingsley looks like he's in a re-make of the Adventures of Fu Manchu.
ReplyDeletePoP looks really has all the making of a superb camp classic, really can't wait.
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