Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Zen and the Art of Movie Making

To borrow one from Jon Stewart and The Daily Show.

Toothy's Moment of Zen



Movie Club Reminder - OMG will be discussing Ang Lee's movie The Wedding Banquet this Saturday, April 26th, you still have plenty of time to watch it and come join us.

50 comments:

Special K said...

So do you think the comeback on the Nailed set is now:

"Go choke on a cookie"

Anonymous said...

can s'one say more about this?? i havent been here long so i dont know who youre talking about. thx.

The Constructive Sublimation poster, or the CSP, was someone who started posting @ WFT but I have seen posts that I think are his here. Alleges that Jake is gay but "constructively sublimating" his sexuality for the sake of his career and is not in any kind of relationship. The CSP believes Jake lives a celibate lifestyle. The CSP alluded in one of his posts to being a gay man himself and that he was constructively sublimating his own sexuality. He gives arguments for why someone might sublimate their sexuality, but never any arguments for why he thinks Jake is specifically. Here on OMG I've seen posts saying Jake's personal life is a mess so he's not in any kind of relationship and Reese is a friend helping him out. These posts have the CSP ring to them. Haven't seen him here (or anywhere else!) for a while now. Prolly more than you wanted to know!

destiny said...

I'm sure the cookie metaphors are just flying on the set. How about:

"That's the way the cookie crumbles"

Bad Seed, to answer your question from the previous thread, the subliminal poster was someone who insisted that even if Jake is gay, he is subliminating his desires and not acting on them because his career is more important/his entire focus right now, and that Jake will wait until he is much older before having any kind of a relationship and/or sex life. The subliminal poster seemed to think this was perfectly normal and common among gay men.

destiny said...

Jinx wonder about! You did a much better job explaining it too.

Special K said...

Russell either has a huge pair or he's nuts, do you really tell Sonny Corleone how to choke on a cookie -- Caan might be up there in age but he is one tough SOB, he could take Russell out.

Wicked said...

When somebody was moaning and groaning, we used to say, "What do you want, a cookie?"

Anonymous said...

How nice to wake up to those beautiful pics of Austin. Thanks for posting them. Just love the mischievious look in his eyes. How could Jake resist. Something that I always liked about the two of them is that they are so well matched. Equally handsome, charming and personable but still unique to themselves.

Clarity said...

Great music today. I absolutely LOVE that song!

It seems silly to me that Russell let Caan walk on such a tiny issue.

Oh well, I guess thats Hollywood.

Anonymous said...

Anybody think there will be Reeke tomorrow/this weekend?

Anonymous said...

Or, David O. Russell may now become known as the new "Cookie Monster". ;) sorry

london tb said...

Fantastic Austin pics, including my own beloved avatar!

I expect Reeke all the time, any time. Kind of meaningless now.

destiny said...

Cookie Monster, how did we all miss that one! I am going to call Russell that from now on.

And somewhere in all this I keep thinking there must be a joke involving girl scout cookies, but I can't seem to think of one.

Special K said...

A fav from Heathers:

"You were nothing before you met me. You were playing Barbies with Betty Finn. You were a Bluebird. You were a Brownie. You were a Girl Scout Cookie"

Anonymous said...

^^ :)

Special K said...

Or, David O. Russell may now become known as the new "Cookie Monster"

Is Russell singing "C is for Cookie, but Caan's not good enough for me"?

Special K said...

OT: A clip from She & Him who were on Conan O'Brien last night.

She & Him -Why Do You Let Me Stay Here?

Wicked said...

She and Him sounded great! I am really impressed with Zooey Deschanel.

Anonymous said...

Spooky posted a beautiful Austin pic

Austin

Anonymous said...

Austin is just lovely. We don't get to see enough of him.

Anonymous said...

I agree, appreciative, Austin is one good looking man. Thanks for the pictures, its a nice grouping of really good shots.

Wicked said...

Today is the day we celebrate as Shakespeare's birthday, although the actual date is unknown. Happy birthday to the Bard!

Special K said...

Sonnet 23

As an unperfect actor on the stage,
Who with his fear is put beside his part,
Or some fierce thing replete with too much rage,
Whose strength's abundance weakens his own heart;
So I, for fear of trust, forget to say
The perfect ceremony of love's rite,
And in mine own love's strength seem to decay,
O'ercharg'd with burthen of mine own love's might.
O! let my looks be then the eloquence
And dumb presagers of my speaking breast,
Who plead for love, and look for recompense,
More than that tongue that more hath more express'd.

O! learn to read what silent love hath writ:
To hear with eyes belongs to love's fine wit.

Anonymous said...

Actress Heather Matarazzo and her girlfriend Not sure what event this is.

Clarity said...

Thats a beautiful pic of Austin. He was really great in JFC. Im sorry that they didnt extend to another season. Im sure that would have explained alot of unanswered questions that I had.

Special K said...

Clarity

If you can get your hands on the JFC Season 1 discs, Milch discusses what he wanted for future stories for JFC in his commentary for Episode 10, it might clear up some of your questions.

Anonymous said...

If you have an idea for Austin's birthday before tomorrow you can still send it to me.
Here's the link to the colour plate.

Whatever you send, I'll post it in the morning

Anonymous said...

http://spooky2th.livejournal.com/49333.html

Sorry, forgot to add the link

Special K said...

Austin makes me think of Friday Night Lights, here is a great article that was on Slate.com about it

FNL: Why aren't you watching the best show on TV?

Here's hoping Austin will come back on for some more episodes next season. We definitely need to see more of him, and Informers can't come soon enough

Anonymous said...

Since LiveJournal doesn't like my link ...

Happy Birthday Austin!

Special K said...

An FYI -- Blogger.com/Blogspot.com will be down for about 10 minutes for maintenance at 7:00PM EST - U.S. - 4:00 PM TONIGHT. Sorry for the short notice guys.

The Bad Seed said...

Ot on Ent Lawyer a story 'you can only fake it for so long' about Kelly brook & Billy Zane breaking off 5 yr 'engagement'. implies and comments are about them being closeted & reason for calling off fauxmance was cos her dad died [he didnt know she was gay] and she doesnt have to live a lie anymore. interesting esp how EL revealed it long time ago & how he spells out the schedule of photo ops and interviews, whay is said to string the public along.

hope Reeke isnt 5 years. :(

Thx for the CSP info. not too much, just what i need. but gay? methinks tt is bi.

what is celibate anymore?? with self, not with others? nothing at all not even w/self?? passive [esp if drunk, cant be blamed!!] w/others? Only certian acts?? [memba after monica lewinski how people said oral isnt 'sex']

I know strict vegans who eat tons of chocolate heh.

bwt s'thing on dc lashes about maggie convo saying jake being exhausted. looks to be a reputeble source. exhausted? from what? walks in the park, getting coffee going to farmers mkts and cabo and dinners w/Rufus & working a few month evry year??

Anonymous said...

It's tiring flying all over the place with Reese and company, ya know.

Special K said...

If you believe all of Ted's tale of the Tooth and his Goose, there could be another reason for such exhaustion. ; )

Special K said...

Ted's Endblab

"Yes."
—How a legal insider and "Awful Truth" amiga veryclose to some California Supreme Court judges answered when I asked if she knew which way the Court was leaning over its landmark gay-marriage decision, being weighed this very sec. More in Friday's column on whether things look peachy or bitchy for Ellen 'n' Portia and all our same-sex ilk

Anonymous said...

Ewan McGregor and Jim Carey were spotted at Miami gay bar Halo for "Martini Tuesday" this week.

Just hangin' with the 'mos???

Well, it turns out that Carey and McGregor were 'doing research' for their new movie, I Love You Phillip Morris, shooting in the MIA.

The film is based on the true story of a Texan convict who fell in love with his cell mate.

Yes, Ewan and Jim play gay lovers!

Wicked said...

Re Ted's Endblab- it will interesting to see if Ted is right about this one.

frenchy said...

Thanks for the great Austy pics.

Didn't have time to comment on yesterday's echo-post nor on the hilarious sock puppets... don't know why but animated foot clothes always crack me up...

I'll just say that I'm happy to learn there are other vegetarians posting here - hi BLTB! :D... and to admit that I didn't know unplugging appliances could help the environment... I really learn something new every day, particularly here!

I'll be here Saturday for the Wedding Banquet discussion, probably earlier than I thought since the kids decided they'd rather play street hockey with their friends then go to the botanical garden to see the butterflies. I'm a bit disappointed but I won't blame them since our very own Habs seem to really have their collective eye on the Stanley Cup this year.

Hey Sox fans! Ever heard about the Bruins? ;D

Anonymous said...

It must be very exhausting living a double life and pretending to be something you are not. He did look very fragile in those airport pics.

destiny said...

I read on Towleroad that there are some signs the California Supreme Court may be gearing up for a decision recognizing a right to same sex marriage.

Anonymous said...

"It must be very exhausting living a double life and pretending to be something you are not."

Sometimes one can be mentally exhausted as much as physically. Or both. I get tired just seeing all the airport pictures! I can understand the need for the Starbucks.

Greaaat song. Love that one. Very slow & easy..
I may have to buy The Wedding Banquet. I've tried several Blockbusters but they don't seem to have it, cheapskate that I am!

Special K said...

Austinnicholsfan.com has been down for a bit and Dani(Danielle) said it would be down till summer, but is updating at the Austin Nichols myspace --

Some of the stuff in the update under 4/11/08

* INFORMERS, is being edited now. Apparently, Austin does sex scenes with Kim Bassinger, Amanda Heard and a guy. (All separately)

* Austin is talking to David Milch about a new HBO or TV series, cop story.

* He is also talking to producers about a new movie, EARTHQUAKE WEATHER.

Anonymous said...

I read on Towleroad that there are some signs the California Supreme Court may be gearing up for a decision recognizing a right to same sex marriage.

That would be wonderful, Destiny. BTW, I love your icon!

I may have to join Netflix, Prairiegirl. I had to get a copy of The Wedding Banquet from a library! :)

Anonymous said...

Great news for Austin!

BTW, I tried to restrain myself from commenting about OMG's wonderful music yet again, but I couldn't help but mention that I looooove this song - haven't heard it in a loooooog time. :)

Anonymous said...

* INFORMERS, is being edited now. Apparently, Austin does sex scenes with Kim Bassinger, Amanda Heard and a guy. (All separately)"

Austin has sex with...a guy??!!!!!

MUST RUN TO SEE THIS MOVIE ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Bad Seed said...

havent kept up w/news byt my guess is Ca Supreme Ct will hand it over to US Supreme Ct to make decision. anyway it goes it will be decades of appeals etc so dont get too excited.lol

exhaustion, yea I was thinking emotional [if true]. jus sarcastic re the overworkiung.

btw if jake is so green whats w/the disposable coffee cups? he needs to be bringing his own mug and washing it!

destiny said...

Interesting since there is not an actual sex scene with a guy in the book, although it is made clear that he is bisexual. Sex scenes of any variety are a plus. :-)

I'm so happy to hear about the possible new projects, I wonder how she found that out.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the good news about Austin's sex scenes in Informers :) What a lovely treat that scene will be ;)

Anonymous said...

In honour of Austin's Birthday

Giusi's Happy Birthday Video for Austin

Anonymous said...

Austin in a sex scene with a guy? I wonder if I can preorder the DVD on amazon.com right now.

I tried to read The Informers. Got about halfway through and lost interest. I will see the movie for sure though.

Clarity said...

Netflix had Wedding Banquet for rental. They pretty much have everything even alot of gay/lesbian and foreign titles.

"Austin has sex with...a guy??!!!!!"

That would definately be a treat. lol