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.

Tux'd out

Jake broke out another impeccably tailored tuxedo for the Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences Governor's award.

This time as he joined other Academy members who celebrated lifetime achievement awards.

In a stunning shawl collared tux and hand tied silk bow tie,  Jake showed that Hollywood glamor side that he keeps hidden in those green khakis and black/grey shirt combo.  Jake looked like he could hop on the stage and in minute's notice  and handle announcing a winner or winning himself.

Canadian Goose

Grey Goose was excited to party with Jake at TIFF

Jake at a party with Grey Goose ....

Whoda' thunk?

 

 

 

Even Grey Goose knows it's Austin Friday

Fabulous Finger Oscar Picker

There's something nice when the large piece of faux to the left of Austin is the least accessory in the picture.

Austy sweetie! Loving that - and using one of your fav phrases - Big Ass cocktail ring you're sporting on your finger. Because if you have to drag  faux out on an industry night, it's only fair you get to wear a fabulous faux too. Because who are you kidding, everyone attends these soirees already knows who you're really with and having been coming with to the Oscar parties for the last 10 plus years.  (This year - the equivalent of taking your cousin to the prom)

Or is that gold band doing that for you? Making sure people know this man is off the market.  Nice to see it's back.

(You know it always goes with everything.)

Kind a like this fella.   Who's flashing his more and more.

Speaking of which - is this pic your shout out to your favorite picker?

One tip - if you guys want the universal symbol for I've gotta secret - it's tapping the OUTSIDE the nose with your finger. (Pass the word)

And you can see your mani better too.

Parkland Progresses

Jake has two movies premiering at film festivals this fall,  but he's not he only one,  Austin's film Parkland has a impressive festival premiere as well, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

 "Recounting the chaotic events that occurred in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963, "Parkland" weaves together the perspectives of a handful of ordinary individuals suddenly thrust into extraordinary circumstances: the young doctors and nurses at Parkland Hospital; Dallas' chief of the Secret Service; an unwitting cameraman who captured what became the most watched and examined film in history; the FBI agents who nearly had the gunman within their grasp; the brother of Lee Harvey Oswald, left to deal with his shattered family; and JFK's security team, witnesses to both the president's death and Vice President Lyndon Johnson's rise to power over a nation whose innocence was forever altered."

Parkland stars Paul Giamatti as Abraham Zapruder, the man with the camera, Colin Hanks, Jeremy Strong as Lee Harvey Oswald, Zac Efron as a rookie doctor, Billy Bob Thornton as Forrest Sorrels, the head of Dallas' Secret Service office, Jacki Weaver as Oswald's mother Marguerite and Marcia Gay Harden as the head nurse in the trauma room. We still don't know Austin's role, but Dallas police might be a contender with the picture he tweeted during production.

The movie is based on the book "Four Days In November," by renowned author and former prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi.

Parkland is already getting some Oscar buzz.  Great job Austin!   So maybe this year Jake will be the plus one to all the parties.  

If you want to catch Parkland, it will be opening in the US in limited release starting September 20th.

Well Tux'd

What is more appropriate for this weekend than some Jake's best looks - black tie - of course

And a little Austin of course