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mvansand76:
Not a word from the other Gyllenhaal either...
http://www.cinematical.com/2008/03/24/maggie-gyllenhaal-on-the-dark-knight/
Maggie Gyllenhaal On 'The Dark Knight'
Maggie Gyllenhaal made an unannounced appearance at ShoWest for The Dark Knight panel, and Superhero Hype managed to land an exclusive interview with her. I think this is the first time we've really heard from her regarding bat-stuff.
As expected from such a talented actress, she won't be simply mimicking her predecessor, Katie Holmes. "I think she's a wonderful actress and I really admired the work that she did in the first Batman, but I don't think it would have worked if I tried to imitate her. I think the only way to do it is to do it like myself." And because Christopher Nolan is a classy director, there won't be any winks or nods to the fact that Rachel Dawes is a new face. "They just (expect you to) suspend your disbelief. I'm Rachel Dawes now. I mean, how many Batmen have there been? Lots of them!" (Good point, girl!)
Ms. Gyllenhaal was asked if her character would have more physical scenes in the new film, and whether or not she was nervous about those. Her career hasn't had much mayhem, after all. (The spanking scenes in Secretary probably don't count.) "Somewhat," she responded. "They took really good care of me. I thought I might get bruised up but in fact, I didn't. They really knew what they were doing. I was scared to do some of the action stuff I had to do, and I did it once, and I was like, 'Oh, this is a blast!'" I hope Rachel gets to be a bit more of a badass in this movie, and not just a damsel in distress. She used her taser pretty effectively last time -- and it looks like she gets to deliver one heck of a solid punch on the Joker in the trailer. Hopefully it's one of several. I don't want her to be a gun-toting heroine, but Gyllenhaal has such an inherent strength about her. It would be a shame if that didn't appear onscreen.
Fran:
Getting back to Jake's lack of a public statement, well, how difficult is it to release a statement through one's agent or press secretary? Isn't that part of the reason actors have agents and press secretaries?
You know, I wasn't expecting Jake to call a press conference or sit down for a televised interview or release a 16-paragraph eulogy. A simple statement released to the public on the order of "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Heath, and my heart aches for his family and friends. He will be missed" would have been sufficient for me and probably for lots of other people, too.
Yes, Jake is entitled to his privacy, and I'm certainly not expecting him to bear his soul to the public at large. But he should have issued some sort of statement if for no other reason than because his fans were expecting one. They wanted to hear from him. For a good while there, Jake had many of his fans worried about how he was faring after Heath's death. He owed those fans something for their concern.
I interpret his inaction as inconsideration and disrespect -- not toward Heath or his family but towards Jake's own fans. When you're a celebrity, dealing with your fans is part of the package. It's one of the prices you pay for your fame. If you want to live in total obscurity, you don't become an actor.
I can understand why people are disappointed in him.
oilgun:
--- Quote from: Fran on March 25, 2008, 03:06:45 pm ---Getting back to Jake's lack of a public statement, well, how difficult is it to release a statement through one's agent or press secretary? Isn't that part of the reason actors have agents and press secretaries?
You know, I wasn't expecting Jake to call a press conference or sit down for a televised interview or release a 16-paragraph eulogy. A simple statement released to the public on the order of "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Heath, and my heart aches for his family and friends. He will be missed" would have been sufficient for me and probably for lots of other people, too.
Yes, Jake is entitled to his privacy, and I'm certainly not expecting him to bear his soul to the public at large. But he should have issued some sort of statement if for no other reason than because his fans were expecting one. They wanted to hear from him. For a good while there, Jake had many of his fans worried about how he was faring after Heath's death. He owed those fans something for their concern.
I interpret his inaction as inconsideration and disrespect -- not toward Heath or his family but towards Jake's own fans. When you're a celebrity, dealing with your fans is part of the package. It's one of the prices you pay for your fame. If you want to live in total obscurity, you don't become an actor.
I can understand why people are disappointed in him.
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Well said Fran. A simple statement like the one you wrote, written and issued by a rep, would have been enough. I think his silence is a sign of disrespect not only to his fans but also to Heath, Michelle and his god-daughter Matilda. (Or was this god-parent business just a rumour?) First he undoes all the good that BbM did breaking down gay stereotypes when he made that embarrassing appearance on SNL, and now this.
Anyway, like I said before, he's dead to me now so I'm not sure why I'm still writing about him, lol!
Brown Eyes:
It's not a rumor, Jake is most definitely Matilda's godfather. There are plenty of interviews about this (including different interviews where Jake, Heath and Michelle discuss this fact in various ways and contexts).
--- Quote from: oilgun on March 25, 2008, 03:44:00 pm ---
Anyway, like I said before, he's dead to me now so I'm not sure why I'm still writing about him, lol!
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:( :( This is really sad Bud! I'm so sorry that you feel this way. :(
mvansand76:
--- Quote from: Fran on March 25, 2008, 03:06:45 pm ---Getting back to Jake's lack of a public statement, well, how difficult is it to release a statement through one's agent or press secretary? Isn't that part of the reason actors have agents and press secretaries?
You know, I wasn't expecting Jake to call a press conference or sit down for a televised interview or release a 16-paragraph eulogy. A simple statement released to the public on the order of "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Heath, and my heart aches for his family and friends. He will be missed" would have been sufficient for me and probably for lots of other people, too.
Yes, Jake is entitled to his privacy, and I'm certainly not expecting him to bear his soul to the public at large. But he should have issued some sort of statement if for no other reason than because his fans were expecting one. They wanted to hear from him. For a good while there, Jake had many of his fans worried about how he was faring after Heath's death. He owed those fans something for their concern.
I interpret his inaction as inconsideration and disrespect -- not toward Heath or his family but towards Jake's own fans. When you're a celebrity, dealing with your fans is part of the package. It's one of the prices you pay for your fame. If you want to live in total obscurity, you don't become an actor.
I can understand why people are disappointed in him.
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I couldn't have said it better, Fran! Thank you.
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