Missed Independence

 Nightcrawler is the type of film that the Independent Spirit is about: small and smartly made, not originally funded by a studio, edgy, taking risks in storytelling that the studio system wouldn't risk.

The success of  Nightcrawler has carried past the critic's reviews and on to acclaim at the Independent Spirit awards.

Attending the awards director Dan Gilroy and his wife (and Jake's co-star) Rene Russo were the biggest representative of Nightcrawler.

At the awards Nightcrawler won two:

BEST SCREENPLAY - Dan Gilroy Nightcrawler

BEST FIRST FEATURE (Award given to the director and producer)
Nightcrawler
Director: Dan Gilroy
Producers: Jennifer Fox, Tony Gilroy, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak

Sadly Jake was not there but back in NYC with Constellations which ends its run in mid March.

While Jake was able to attend the Golden Globe in January,  it is interesting that he was unable to attended the biggest weekend in Hollywood.  For all the talk about him making film choices to position himself back into the award race, his absence is notable.

If he was really campaigning wouldn't he be in LA? ( Check this out about Oscar campaigning)  Maybe not presenting an award since his movie wasn't nominated, at it would be a bit awkward, but at least a part of the Academy scene.

Even more so the Independent Spirit award.  They are Jake's sweet spot, he came up an indie darling, and it is those films and that indie spirit where he really shines.  Jake's success is wrapped in independent films, and it is there where he could have the freedom both on and off screen that could bring him work-life balance.

OMG catch up:

So what's Jake been up to?

And Austin?

 I woke up early to finish The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt. Impressive woman and writer from Mississippi. Wow.  - AUS10

 Although the painting by Carel Fabritius would have been far more interesting if the Goldfinch was chained to an actual fish (perch). - AUS10



Sometimes it's easy to forget that there is a reason for OMG a bit bigger than just a little blog that friends stop by to talk about Jake and Austin.

OMG wants to keep the reminder of their story from past to present.  So to that point OMG's going revisit and keep posting all those pictures, that seem to be getting "lost" out there in the big gossip round up.

First up for OMG's Picture This:

And as for the winter of Special's discontent:

Who knew there were Alps at MIT -  but this winter there is:

Dang Jake you could've filmed Everest right here and with REAL snow.

Live with Magic and Dancing

In cased you missed it,  Jake was on Live with Kelly and Michael to talk about his new role on Broadway in Constellations, Thanksgiving, dancing, Nightcrawler,  Southpaw, and Magic Mike?

Constellations begins previews Tuesday, December 16th

Rum Runners

 Jake joined the cast/crew and some famous news readers/reporters (even Jake's Constellation co-star) at The Rum House at The Hotel Edison celebrating Nightcrawer and the holidays.

While Austin was either quizzing state capitals or is  still trying to equate the name  Austin with boobs while playing catch me if you can but actually in LA.

What's the Capital of Texas? - AUS10

Stars align

The  NY Times interviewed several of the big screen stars who are taking the Broadway stage this season and getting their take on their new roles.  The interview include Bradley Cooper, Glen Close, Patricia Clarkson, Jake's first "crush" Martha Plimpton, Alessandro Nivalo, and Jake's sister Maggie.

“It’s less about string theory than about love,” said Gyllenhaal of his role as a beekeeper who falls for a physicist in “Constellations,” the new play by the British playwright Nick Payne. The 33-year-old actor has performed on smaller New York stages, but this is his Broadway debut. “If you know anything about love or have experienced it in any way, you might know more about string theory than you think you do.”

Not only are Jake and Maggie on Broadway at the same time, they are also being nominated at the same time for their work. Jake for Nightcrawler and Maggie for An Honorable Woman.  Congratulations to both brother and sister on their Screen Actors Guild nominations. 

To Eleven

Eleven isn't just for music.

American Film Institute (AFI) has announce their list of Movies of the Year for 2014

"Each year, AFI AWARDS honors the 10 films and 10 television programs deemed culturally and artistically representative of the year's most significant achievements in the art of the moving image. This is the first time in AFI AWARDS history that the voting procedure — including tiebreakers — has resulted in the inclusion of 11 motion picture honorees."

Nightcrawler joins American Sniper, Birdman, Boyhood, Foxcatcher, The Imitation Game, Interstellar, Into the Woods, Selma, Unbroken and Whiplash on the prestigious group's list. 

Turkey Trot

Jake stopped by The Late Show to chat with Dave on Thanksgiving Eve. He promoted Nightcrawler (with a interesting question from Dave about unions)  as well as Constellations which opens in previews next month.

They didn't talk turkey, but the conversation went to salmon.

 Earlier in day Jake was took a picture at The Rose Center for Earth and Space.

Brushing up on physics to understand his Constellation co-star's part, perhaps?

And as Thanksgiving finished up we saw Jake out for a walk in NY.

 No Starbucks this time.

 Just Leo.

Hope everyone had a sweet Thanksgiving!

Gyllen'crawlin'

Even though Nightcrawler had a great opening weekend at the box office topping the list with Ouija, both at $10.9 million, doesn't mean Jake stopped promoting the movie.

Jake stopped by to see old friend Jon Stewart on Monday night to talk about the movie and much more.

Jake was in his element talking to Jon who's first question, was how many times did Jake as Lou Bloom actually blink in Nightcrawler as only Jon can.  And Jake countered with the interesting effects of kale.  And who really was his inspiration for Lou.

Jake was on - quick, happy, charming and witty as wever.

Giggles and dimples... are always always welcome Jake.

Wet, Slutty, and Scared

For Nightcrawler Jake got wet,slutty and a little scared.

On his return to The Tonight Show, Jake and Jimmy had a Water War.

They also talked about Jake on Broadway.

And then from a pretaped interview (done a couple weeks ago from the hair and the beard) Jake talks about getting slutty as a part of Halloween costume discussions, which include several of his father's Halloween costume creations, and for some reason white spandex.

Jake backstage at Conan.

And it's too good not to give it's own clip.  Jake getting scared on Ellen

With all the tricks - here's the treat.  Nightcrawler was certified fresh by Rotten Tomatoes with a 96% from all critics and 94% from the top critics. -Rotten Tomatoes

A little 'crawler catch up:

With Nightcrawler opening in the US this weekend, there have been tons of articles and interviews.  To help everyone catch up here are links to just some of the many out there, please share those others you find:

Jake did a Reddit Q&A where he interacted with fans online - Reddit

Nightcrawler Exclusive: Jake Gyllenhaal on Past & Future “Colliding” - Movies and Cinema

Jake talking to the Chicago Tribune about becoming a creature of the night - Chicago Tribune

The Esquire UK's Film of the Week: Nightcrawler - Esquire UK

Jake's interview as part of the Producer's Guild NY event - Deadline

Jake on Good Morning America - video

Jake talking about why he wanted to produce movies and how he may direct one day with Indie Wire -  Indie Wire

His life changed and so did his career. According to the Huffington Post

And Jake spooked by social media?
That's what this article says - Belfast Telegraph

Jake will also be a part of The Hollywood Reporter Roundtable Interviews
An eclectic group of eight distinguished filmmakers who did celebrated work on independent films in 2014 will appear on the AFI Fest’s inaugural Indie Contenders Roundtable, on Nov. 9 in Hollywood.

Scared Back

It's been a while since Jake has visited some shows to sit down and chat and others he might rethink while he is visiting.

Wednesday Jake is making a return visit to Ellen in less than a year but after this sit down he might not be back for a while.

Check out what happens on the video sneak peek of Jake on Ellen on Wed.

Jake's scared for sure but scared straight?  ; )

But Jake's not scared of The Tonight Show anymore.

He will return to The Tonight Show for the first time since 2006 and the show is scheduled for some old friends and some old school funk joining him on Wednesday night.  Joining Jake and Jimmy are former Nailed co-star Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman), former Good Girl co-star Zoey Deschannel as part of the singing duo She & Him, and the most Funkadelic George Clinton.

Oh all the potential of singing, dancing, and booty shaking funk.

Now if he can get those white platform shoes,

 no doubt he knows how to get funky with Tequila from some tequila fan he knows.

MediaCrawler Tour:

Oct 29 The Ellen Degeneres Show,  check local listings for time and channel

           The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon,  NBC, 11:35pm EDT

Oct 30: The Queen Latifah Show, check local listings for time and channel

             Conan  TBS,  11:00pm

Nightcrawler at Nite

The premiere of Nightcrawler was tonight at the AMC Lincoln Square Theater in NYC. He was joined by his co-stars Rene Russo, Bill Paxton and Riz Ahmed, as well as director Dan Gilroy, and the producers of the film including Dan's brother Tony.

And it brought out some stars and even more surprisingly a few smiles from Jake on the red carpet.

 Well hello dimples! It's been a while.

Jake looks like he's checking for his gold fillings after seeing Jay-Z's bling.

Wonder if 50 thinks Jake played a news guy better than a boxer.

Is that a grin Jakey?

Jake and fellow producers

The cast of Nightcrawler, guess Bill didn't get the memo

 that black is the new black

And at the after party  it was no Toronto

I screen, You screen, He screens, They all scream

It's one thing to talk about your movie with reporters

but Jake went to talk about the movie with moviegoers

Jake Gyllenhaal surprised tonight's early screenings in Boston & Philly. Who's next? Tag photos #NightcrawlerMovie! - SeeNIGHTCRAWLER

Movie goers when for the early screenings of the movie, but no one expected Jake and Dan Gilroy to be there. 

Be on the look out for Jake and Dan to be doing some more Nightcrawling as the movie opens next Friday.

Check more adventures of Nightcrawling on Nightcrawler's official twitter


Jake sat down with Good Morning America
Check out the video here


And Jake is coming back to The Tonight Show, after almost 8 years Jake is returning to The Tonight Show.

MediaCrawler Tour:

Oct 29 The Ellen Degeneres Show,  check local listings for time and channel
             The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon,  NBC, 11:35pm EDT

Oct 30: Conan  TBS,  11:00pm