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re: [but--HOW WAS THE CROWD AS A MOVIE AUDIENCE? You say they asked some really dumb questions--but I've read other reports of good questions asked--so I was wondering, did they shut up most of the time, laugh in the right places, were they crying at the end? I know my experience with seeing the film many times is always a little dependent onbthe people I see it with... ]
That crowd was wonderful---a dream audience in this day of idiots either talking with each other, to the screen or on their cel phones during films. (Oh yeah---whose cel phone's silent buzzer kept going off during the interview portion, huh?! Come on---'fess up! Funny that those things aren't really "silent")! Almost everyone there had seen the film at least once (with a couple newbies, including my sis), so they were all very respectful and seemed to view the film with the same sort of reverence we'd all expect. Most people giggled when Jake showed surprise at one person mentioning that he'd seen the film ten times. (He'd probably faint if he'd heard that some folks have seen it 20 or 30 times)! The audience certainly showed that they loved what's funny in the film, judging from the laughter, and were as deeply affected by what's sorrowful in it as they probably were on their first viewing. I love it that everyone felt so liberated to the point of cheering when Jack finally tells off that awful father-in-law of his; it's just such a relief and a life-affirming moment, and that seems to be a universal emotion with viewers, especially with last night's audience.
That crowd was wonderful---a dream audience in this day of idiots either talking with each other, to the screen or on their cel phones during films. (Oh yeah---whose cel phone's silent buzzer kept going off during the interview portion, huh?! Come on---'fess up! Funny that those things aren't really "silent")! Almost everyone there had seen the film at least once (with a couple newbies, including my sis), so they were all very respectful and seemed to view the film with the same sort of reverence we'd all expect. Most people giggled when Jake showed surprise at one person mentioning that he'd seen the film ten times. (He'd probably faint if he'd heard that some folks have seen it 20 or 30 times)! The audience certainly showed that they loved what's funny in the film, judging from the laughter, and were as deeply affected by what's sorrowful in it as they probably were on their first viewing. I love it that everyone felt so liberated to the point of cheering when Jack finally tells off that awful father-in-law of his; it's just such a relief and a life-affirming moment, and that seems to be a universal emotion with viewers, especially with last night's audience.
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Also, I recall that someone had asked how it was that a straight woman could write this script and how she and all the straight men involved could have so perfectly presented the story of these two gay men in such a sensitive, sympathetic and realistic manner. I can't recall her total answer, but Diana mentioned that it shouldn't be too surprising, given that Larry McMurtry had developed or helped to develop such well-rounded female characters in projects such as "Terms Of Endearment" and "Lonesome Dove," which, by inference, should indicate that you don't necessarily have to be gay to understand these characters. (Obviously not, since many members of the film's loyal viewing audience aren't gay either). Jake mentioned also that both of his godparents are gay and he felt that this had helped him in his portrayal of Jack.
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| by - RingerFanatic 1 day ago (Tue Feb 14 2006 17:54:39 ) |
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I was SO jazzed to see them pass out those beautiful BBM booklets. The pictures are amazing. Definitely a keepsake.
First off, not to sound like a teenybopper..but man, Jake & Heath are even MORE gorgeous in person! The three actors came onstage looking like they just rolled out of bed, but very sexy looking! Particularly Jake whose hair was all over and looked like he was wearing a hoodie and baggy pants. Heath looked hot in his clean white shirt and mangy beard. I liked their look that night. It was very informal, but they both looked extremely comfortable and super HOT!!!
I was a little taken aback when Michelle came onstage. I know the camera adds pounds, but in person she looked almost anorexic! It could be the leggings she wore, but she looked extremely thin. All three looked very tired. Seriously as if they just came straight from bed. But they all looked happy to be there.
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The first question went to Diana who spoke at length about the whole process of how the project started. I couldn't stop looking at Jake & Heath. They were both so cute. Jake kept whispering to Heath and smiling. Heath just nodded his head, but tried to keep quiet as Diana spoke for what seemed like 10 minutes. It was funny cuz Jake kept talking to Heath and Heath seemed like he was trying to get Jake to pay attention. They looked like two school boys at a lecture trying to pay attention.
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Next question went to Gustavo about how he came up with the music. Someone already posted about his response.
Then Rodrigo was asked about the cinematography. The moderatory then asked to talk about his cameo and he replied, "I was the Mexican". In addition to what the other posters already wrote about this, Jake spoke up and said the reason he laughed was because the tracking was actually much longer than what's on film. He said he had to walk through the streets of Mexico, through the marketplace, around the corner...and apparently it was much longer so when he finally reaches Rodrigo he just laughed. And might I add that when Jake laughs with all his teeth showing and throwing his head back...he is just too cute for words! He IS Jack Twist.
Jake also coughed throughout the Q&A and whispered to Heath while other people spoke. Michelle spoke once when asked about why Alma stayed with Ennis as long as she did. She is extremely soft-spoken, but she got a loud applause when the moderator commented that she did a great job.
Then Rodrigo was asked about the cinematography. The moderatory then asked to talk about his cameo and he replied, "I was the Mexican". In addition to what the other posters already wrote about this, Jake spoke up and said the reason he laughed was because the tracking was actually much longer than what's on film. He said he had to walk through the streets of Mexico, through the marketplace, around the corner...and apparently it was much longer so when he finally reaches Rodrigo he just laughed. And might I add that when Jake laughs with all his teeth showing and throwing his head back...he is just too cute for words! He IS Jack Twist.
Jake also coughed throughout the Q&A and whispered to Heath while other people spoke. Michelle spoke once when asked about why Alma stayed with Ennis as long as she did. She is extremely soft-spoken, but she got a loud applause when the moderator commented that she did a great job.
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I also thought it was funny when someone asked, "what do you think happened to Ennis after the movie?" Heath replied "Not much" (laughter) and Jake followed with "He meets Jack's son". The audience's reaction was funny cuz it was a mixture of laughs and "ughs!" LOL.
I didn't quite get the "kissing subtext" question either, but I think she was referring to the Oprah segment and asking why people are so interested to ask how it was kissing each other. Jake has a nice long comment about he doesn't know why people are interested. He said "is it because it's two straight guys? I don't know the answer". He went on to say that people get too involved with the concept and it spreads into other areas like calling into questions about peoples' sexual orientation (meaning his and Heath's and other actors who play gay characters)and so forth. He basically threw it back to the questioner and asked "what IS the subtext? Why do you want to know?" Or something to that effect.
I didn't quite get the "kissing subtext" question either, but I think she was referring to the Oprah segment and asking why people are so interested to ask how it was kissing each other. Jake has a nice long comment about he doesn't know why people are interested. He said "is it because it's two straight guys? I don't know the answer". He went on to say that people get too involved with the concept and it spreads into other areas like calling into questions about peoples' sexual orientation (meaning his and Heath's and other actors who play gay characters)and so forth. He basically threw it back to the questioner and asked "what IS the subtext? Why do you want to know?" Or something to that effect.
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When asked about Ang's direction, Heath drank from his water bottle and said, "I need water to answer this one". (laughter) All three actors laughed about how Ang doesn't say anything to them. Heath said the same stuff he said on Leno about how Ang directs. When he started to lose his thoughts, Jake saved him and picked up from where he left off. Jake said people think Ang is quiet, sensitive and gentle (which he is), but at the same time he can also be ...and he and Heath look at each other and both say "violent!" Didn't quite know what that meant, but Jake continued to say that Ang is sharp as a sword (paraphrasing). I think they meant that Ang is not a quiet pushover. The man knows what he wants and knows how to get it. Brilliant. I really wish the man was there last night.
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also thought it was great hearing Jake say that as an actor involved with the movie, since he was not involved with the musical score he is always moved when watching the ending with the music playing. I also loved the comment about Jack dying when they couldn't be together.
Which is connected to the next question of "How did Jack really die". Jake's answer was great! First he said after a small pause, "I'm still here!" (laughter). I'm not sure if the person asking mistakenly said Jake or Jack. He said everyone always needs a solid answer. He said rationaliztion is a cancer. It's more about revelation. I couldn't agree more. Diana continued this thought and said that not knowing something...not having a concrete answer is part of Ennis' tragedy. She said particularly when a loved one dies and there's no real answer...it eats at you and that's the tragic part of the story. I agree. People always want the definitive answer to everything. I think that open ended question is more thought provoking.
After Jake went on for awhile about how it's better not having a definite answer...Heath says to him in a deadpan voice, "So...how did he die?" (laughter!)
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Someone then asked if the actors had any special techniques to separate filming these sad characters and not taking them home with them. Heath said there's no technique, but that it's hard not to take some of that home. But he said it's like having a big knot in the back of your neck and you just have to release it...he went on about this for sometime and I noticed that as he was talking, Jake had his head in his hand as if he had a huge migraine or something. Maybe he was experiencing one of those knots Heath was talking about. LOL. Poor baby.
I loved one audience member who thanked the entire panel for making the movie and how this movie really captured his life and thousands of other men as well who grew up like Jack & Ennis. At one point he said something like "I thank you two crazy straight boys". I thought that was so funny, yet cute. They seemed genuinely touched.
I loved one audience member who thanked the entire panel for making the movie and how this movie really captured his life and thousands of other men as well who grew up like Jack & Ennis. At one point he said something like "I thank you two crazy straight boys". I thought that was so funny, yet cute. They seemed genuinely touched.
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At the beginning, the moderator said something about Jake playing Jack who is the chattier of the two characters. Jake looked like "who me?" I'm telling you. I was never a huge Jake fan...but after tonight I want me some Jake!!! The boy is too adorable for his own good. It really is amazing how these young actors were able to portray such depth and maturity on film. They really look young in person. It's an attribute to their stellar acting abilities to be able to pull it off.
I do agree with other posters that the "final" question was somewhat lame. The guy had his hand up, but when the moderator chose him, he looked shocked and scared! He spoke really quiet and asked whether Heath was in the background of the Mexico scene since he's such a chameleon. Heath just said "uh-no". LOL. Even the moderator thought that was a sucky question to end on, so he chose another "final" question.
I do agree with other posters that the "final" question was somewhat lame. The guy had his hand up, but when the moderator chose him, he looked shocked and scared! He spoke really quiet and asked whether Heath was in the background of the Mexico scene since he's such a chameleon. Heath just said "uh-no". LOL. Even the moderator thought that was a sucky question to end on, so he chose another "final" question.
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